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Melvin E. SINGER
Melvin E. SINGER, 71, of Lakewood, CO.., died November 12, 2001.
Born March 18, 1930 in Coeur d'Alene, ID.
Married Dale Singer, April 26, 1952 in Hamilton, MT.
Retired Master Sgt., Air Force for 23 years.
Bowling, Photography, sport enthusiast.
Survived by wife Dale Singer, Lakewood, CO.; daughters, Audrey Malarkey, Seattle, WA., Gina S., Lakewood, CO., Sue Green, Bothell, WA., Sara Graham, Marysville, WA., Alice Matchell, Bothell, WA.; two grandchildren, Stephanie and Jenny.
Cremation. (Obit dated 11/21/2001.)
Kern Gene SITZES
Kern Gene SITZES, 70, born July 12, 1931 in Cape Girardeau, MO., died November 23 in Renton.
Visitation Tuesday 1 to 5 p.m. with Funeral Services Wednesday 2 p.m. both at Greenwood Funeral Home in Renton.
Thomas E. SMITH
Age 69, passed away November 19.
Born in Seattle September 5, 1932.
Survived by his wife Mary Smith; children and grandchildren, nephews and nieces, and sister Margaret Jackson.
Memorial Service to be held Sunday, November 25, at 4 p.m. at Arbor Heights Community Church, 10213 41st Ave. S.W., West Seattle.
Betty June STEPHENS
Born June 6, 1932 in Vale, OR., died November 19, 2001 in Auburn at age 69.
She is survived by her husband Bob Stephens, Auburn; son Robert N. Stephens, Renton; daughters LeAnna Gunter, Enumclaw, Dianna Peterson, Renton, Arleen Seese, Auburn, Mary Crumpton, Auburn; sister Margaret Rowland, Renton; brothers Robert Baze, Seattle, Lewis Baze, Kent; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Memorial Services Friday, 2 p.m. at the Renton Eagles.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made in her name to Northwest Hospice.
FAULL-STOKES MORTUARY, Renton (Obit dated 11/21/2001.)
Jean W. STEPHENS
Jean W. Stephens, 74, of Mount Lake Terrace passed away November 16, 2001. She was born January 28, 1927 in Seattle, Washington and had lived in Mount Lake Terrace since 1976. Jean worked as a Registered Nurse at Stevens Hospital for 26 years. She was the charge nurse for the nursery. She leaves her three children, Andrea Rowe and her son-in-law, Greg Rowe; Dana Stephens of Mt. Lake Terrace, and Shaun Stephens and family of Everett; her sister, Shirley Taylor of Seattle; her four grandchildren, Danielle Rowe, Brianna Rowe, Kyle Stephens, and Bryton Stephens. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Stephens in 1976. Jean will be greatly missed by her family and friends. A Celebration of Jean's life will be held Sunday, November 25, 2001 at Rick & Kathy Bellin's home, 21115 - 50th Dr. S.E., Bothell from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Inurnment will be at Floral Hills cemetery, Lynnwood. Arrangements entrusted to Purdy & Walters at Floral Hills, Lynnwood. (Obit dated 11/19/2001.)
Alma E. STIRRET
Alma E. Stirret, 78, of Olympia, Washington, died Monday, November 19, 2001. She was born in Boise, Idaho and lived in Washington for over 75 years. She lived in Longview, Long Beach, Seattle, and Olympia. Alma served in the Coast Guard during World War II and married
Allen Stirret in 1947. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Allen Stirret of Olympia, WA.; a son, Jerry Stirret of Renton, WA.; three daughters, Carol Luker of Chesapeake, VA., Judy Lamphiear of McCleary, WA., and Janet Shaff of Sammamish, WA.; her sisters Lola Healea and Helen Layton of Longview, WA.; a brother Wayne Bacon of Acworth, GA.; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking contributions to be made to the: Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Graveside Services will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, November 24 at the Olympic Funeral Home, 5725 Littlerock Rd. S.W., Tumwater, WA. (Obit dated 11/24/2001.)
George W. STOKES, Sr.
Age 84. September 2, 1917 - November 19, 2001.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Eleanor.
Survivors include children, Barbara Zylan, Jacqueline Marshel, Lucylle Stender, Joan Whiteside, George, Jr., 23 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren. A special thanks to Ed, Penny, Lori, and Hollywood Home Care for their excellent care.
Funeral Services 11 a.m., Monday, November 26 at Beck's Funeral Home, Edmonds. (Obit dated 11/24/2001.)
Hanayo TAKASHIMA
passed away on November 10, 2001 at the age of 100 in Seattle.
She was born August 15, 1901 in Kumamoto, Japan.
She is survived by her sons, Mamoru and Hiroshi Takashima both of Seattle and Tsutomu Takashima of Saratoga, CA.; nine grandchildren, seven great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Yaoki and her son, Sadamu Takashima.
Mrs. Takashima was a member of the Seattle Buddhist Church, Seattle Buddhist Church Women's Federation and the Kumamoto Kenjin Kai.
Private family services were held.
Butterworth-Arthur Wright Chapel in charge in arrangements. (Obit dated 11/21/2001.)
Damon S. TERAS
Damon S. TERAS, 34, Died November 17, 2001.
Beloved father of Crystal Teras; son of Anthony and Pearl Teras; brother of Michael and Michelle Teras; grandson of Inga Anderson, and also Anthony M. Teras. Edmonds High School class of '85.
Memorial Service, 10:00 a.m., Friday, November 23, 2001 at WIGGEN & SONS FUNERAL HOME 2003 NW 57th St., Seattle (Obit dated 11/20/2001.)
Clayton John TILLEMA
Sept. 18, 1937- Nov. 16, 2001
Clayton John Tillema drove a '57 Chevy in the 1950's.
He kept that style - and love for family and friends - till falling to emphysema in Seattle, Nov. 16, 2001.
Born to Dutch immigrants John and Ada Tillema in Linton, N.D., Sept. 18, 1937, Clay graduated from high school in Lynden, WA., 1956.
After serving on Guam with the U.S. Navy, he studied business, and worked as manager of Commodity Rates for Burlington Northern Railroad in Seattle and St. Paul for 32 years.
Hobbies included cars, skiing, jazz, country music and bowling.
He liked hard work, fairness and fun.
In the 1990s, Tillema retired to the Greenlake area of Seattle with companion Nyla Wills.
A Cadillac took him from multiple bowling leagues full of friends to new adventures snowmobiling.
He is survived by companion Nyla Wills, sister Delores Tillema Jenkins of Lynnwood, and their thriving families.
Clay's ashes will travel to Cannon Beach, OR, on a motorcycle, while his humor and zest for life encourage our own.
Gifts in memoriam may be sent to the American Lung Assoc. or the charity of your choice. (Obit dated 11/20/2001.)
Nancy Carol TOOHEY
Of Normandy Park, passed away November 17, 2001 after a lengthy illness fought with grace and dignity.
She is survived by her beloved husband Leon Toohey and brother Jerry Thisdale.
With her wishes, no services will be held and the family requests remembrances to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Puget Sound Affiliate, PO Box 85900, Seattle, WA. 98145-1900 in her name. (Obit dated 11/21/2001.)
Jacob "Ben" VAN NATTER
Jacob "Ben" VAN NATTER, 84, of Everett, formerly of Seattle, died November 21, 2001.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, November 30, 2001 at Solie Funeral Home.
A Reception will follow the Service.
Interment will take place at the American Legion cemetery, Granite Falls.
Arrangements under the care of Solie Funeral Home.
Donald V. VIDEEN
Born July 1, 1934 has passed away suddenly. An Exceptional Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather and Friend. He is survived by his wife, Janet of 46 years, and their children, Mark (Yvonne), Matt (Cheri), Jan Dennison (Dan) & Marty, twelve grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and his riding lawn mower. Don has been retired from Boeing for nine years. Please join us as we celebrate his extraordinary life on December 2nd at 2 p.m. Key Peninsula Lutheran Church, 4213 - Lackey Rd KPN, Lakebay, WA. 98349-9707, 253-884-3312, In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Key Peninsula Church Building Fund or KPFD or a charity of your choice.
