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Donald G. "Don" FREDERICK
November 1948 - May 23, 2002
Seattle native. Roosevelt High School grad. Army engineer Sargeant, Viet Nam. Died due to agent orange complications. We will miss him. He will not grow old as we shall. Age will not worry or condemn him. In the morning and at sundown, we will remember him. No public services. (Obit dated 05/26/2002.)
Mary Noll GUNTHER
Born September 28, 1918 in Los Angeles, CA to Pearl Albrecht Noll & Gustave Eusebius Noll. Attended Arroyo Seco Academy and Polytechnic Academy in Pasadena, CA and Scripps College, Claremont, CA (BA 1941). First marriage to Rolf Buhler produced 4 children: Ingrid Pisetsky, Craig Buhler, Brooke Buhler, & Alice Golik. Returned to Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa, CA for 2-year RN degree, 1962 & worked as a nurse at Veteran's Hospital, Long Beach, CA. Married Fred Gunther in 1965. Died in sleep May 24, 2002 after a vibrant active life of skiing, Mountain Dancers, voracious literary pursuits, & avid travel to exotic places. Survived by her loving husband, 4 children, 2 stepchildren Eric & Tibby Gunther) and brother Bill Noll. She touched us all deeply & taught us much about faithfulness, generosity, integrity, warmth, and grace. At age 13, Mary charmed Jimmy Raimes, the service manager of her father's Noll Auto Co. into giving her driving lessons in the Model T Ford (pedals only). Next she started & drove her father's personal Ford to a movie in Los Angeles (with fearful schoolmate Libby Leeds). Safely home, they parked & replaced keys in kitchen while parents were still away. The prank would have gone undetected had not her father found the scribbled telephone note detailing plans for the movie trip. We miss you, Mom. Services 11 a.m. Friday, May 31, 2002 in the Mountain View Garden Chapel. Visitation Thursday, May 30, 2002, 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Mountain View Funeral Home, Tacoma. Arrangements by Mountain View Funeral Home, (253) 584-0252. (Obit dated 05/31/2002.)
Theodore C. GUTTERUD
Born 17 November 1924 in Portland, OR, passed away on 19, May 2002, while vacationing in California. He will be deeply missed by his wife Rita, daughter Susan (husband Charles), son Jeffrey (wife Linda) and grandchildren Natasha, Savannah and Teddy. Ted retired in 1969 after serving in the military for 26 years and then went into private business. Graveside Service will be held on June 1st at Acacia Memorial Park in Bothell at 1 p.m. followed by a Memorial Service at 3 p.m. at Fauntleroy UCC Church, 9260 Fauntleroy Ave. S.W., West Seattle. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to the charity of your choice. (Obit dated 05/26/2002.)
Christian F. HANSEN
Age 78, born March 3, 1924 in Seattle, WA. passed away May 24, 2002. Survived by his sister Ellen Bostwick, nieces and nephews Robert Bostwick, Margaret Ford, Marcia Callison, and Michael Bostwick. He received volunteer of the year award for his many years of dedicated service at the West Seattle Food Bank. Memorial Service to be held4 p.m. Wednesday, May 29, 2002 at Yahn & Son Funeral Home in Auburn. Remembrances to Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, P.O. Box 19024, Seattle, WA. 98109-1024. He was loved and will be missed by many. (Obit dated 05/26/2002.)
Jonathan HASHIMOTO
Memorial Service Saturday, June 1, 2002 at Puyallup United Methodist Church, 1919 West Pioneer, at 10 a.m. (Obit dated 05/31/2002.)
Gertrude (Trude) A. HAYASHI
Trude Hayashi, 75, was born July 11, 1926 in Vienna, Austria and passed away peacefully in Seattle on May 26, 2002. She lived in Vienna until she was drafted by the German Army to a labor camp. As troops retreated, she fled with them and was placed in a refugee camp in 1945. She married
a U.S. serviceman, had her first born Evelyn and moved to Redmond, WA in 1947. She had 4 more children, and with her big heart and desire, cared for all, including her friends and neighbors. In 1958, she became a widowed mother of 5. Her strong will, determination and love helped her to provide a home for the family. In 1959, she married
Edward Hayashi and had two more children. She dedicated her life full-time to her family until 1978, when she began working with King County. She worked in the Dept. of Judicial Admin. Records Section until retiring in 1991. She was an active member of Atonement Lutheran Church in Burien, WA, as well as the German and Austrian Clubs where she loved socializing and events. She also participated in many SeaTac and Des Moines Senior Center activities and outings. Most of all, she was the leader of the family and the center of all of our attention. Mom was the most giving, generous, thoughtful and loving person in our lives who always thought about others before before herself, even in her last days. She taught us all about life, love, perseverance and the ability to laugh at yourself! She is survived by her loving husband Ed, of 42 years, her brother Friedrich & wife Lotte Kraft of Austria, sister Elfriede Wernicke of Germany, daughters Evelyn Hodge, Anita & husband Lloyd Purdy, Rosemary & husband Jean Lefor, Trudy Hodge and Lorene Hayashi, sons John Hodge and Gordon & wife Lisa Hayashi. Also surviving, are 4 nieces, 12 grandchildren who adored their "Oma" are Bryan, Marcel, Kristina & Jessica Purdy (Sellers), Julian, Justin and Ashley Lefor, Jesse, Jake & Austin Hodge, and Blake & Madison Hayashi. Her precious great-grandchildren are Aubree, Jewel and Jaden Lefor. Memorial Service will be held outdoors on Saturday, June 1, 2002 at 1 p.m. at BONNEY-WATSON Washington Memorial cemetery, 16445 Pacific Hwy. South, Seattle, WA. 98188. (Obit dated 05/30/2002.)
James Vincent HENRY
Born October 30, 1911 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, passed away May 30, 2002 in Edmonds, Washington. He was a Retired Lieutenant in the Naval Reserve and was a U.S. Civil Servant for over 30 years. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Ina, his daughters Kathleen M. (Robert) Hixon, Marian F. (Dan) Courtice, and Margaret G. (Brent) Kane, his sons Vincent L. (Susie) Henry and Thomas P. Henry, his sister Frances (John) Cawley, thirteen grandchildren and two great- grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 2 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Beck's Funeral Home, 405 - 5th Ave. S., Edmonds, followed by the Funeral Mass on Monday, June 3, at 1 p.m. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 630 - 7th Ave. N., Edmonds. Interment, Holyrood Catholic cemetery, Shoreline. Memorials may be given to the Research to Prevent Blindness, 645 Madison Avenue, New York, NY. 10022-1010 or to the charity of your choice. (Obit dated 05/31/2002.)
Capt. William Woodward “Bill” HENSHAW
Capt. William Woodward “Bill” HENSHAW, 91, lifelong Bainbridge Island resident, died at his home in Winslow, Tuesday evening May 28. His family was with him. Bill was born in Winslow on June 11, 1910 to Capt. Ward and Margie Henshaw. He attended Winslow School and was a member of Bainbridge High School's first graduating class, in 1928. He lettered in track and basketball. He worked summers for his father on the steamer “Winslow” and after graduation decided to pursue his love of the sea. He attended navigation school in Seattle and earned his Mates licenses and later his Masters license. He sailed as captain with the Alaska Steamship Company and during World War II was commissioned as an officer in the United States Coast Guard. After the war, in 1945, he became a member of the Puget Sound Pilots where he worked until his retirement in 1980. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Mary, his daughter Kay (John) of Bainbridge Island, son Ward (Polly) of Poulsbo, granddaughters Jennifer and Katie, step granddaughter Kristina and step great granddaughter Emily. He is also survived by his brother Jim (Mickey), and their children Dan, Ron, Patti, Brian and Bill Henshaw and Pamela Potter Dixon and Paula Potter. He was preceded in death by his brother Jack and sister Margaret Ann Potter. He was a 32nd degree Scottish Rite Mason, a member of the Shrine and a 68 year member of Bainbridge's Renton Lodge. He belonged to Seattle's Propeller Club, was a longtime member of the Wing Point Golf Club and supporter of the Bainbridge Island Historical Society. A Memorial Service will he held tuesday, June 4, 1 p.m. at Eagle Harbor Congregational Church in Winslow. Arrangements by Kass Funeral Home, Bainbridge Island. (Obit dated 05/31/2002.)
Lou HETLER
Lou passed away on Thursday. He is survived by his wife Kathryn, children Joel, Rob and Susan, sisters Shirley, Leah and Esther and grandchildren Adam, Rebecca, Sarah and Mick. A Celebration of Lou's Life will be held at his home on Vashon, Saturday June 1 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Donations to Lou Hetler Memorial Playwright Fund c/o Washington Mutual Bank, 9922 SW 178th St., Vashon, WA 98070. No flowers please.
Theora HILLS
Theora "Sally" Hills, nee Miller, 88 of Lynnwood, beloved wife of the late Cecil J. Hite and the late Chester Hills died Monday May 20. She is survived by her son, James (Deborah) Hite, daughters Karen (Tom) Olsen and Gail (David) Fast. Theora was Grandmother to seven and Great Grandmother to twelve. Her brother Perry J. Miller of Mesa, Arizona also survives her. Theora was a sixty plus year member of Plymouth Congregational Church. Born in Elida, New Mexico and raised in San Diego. She was a successful realtor in the '60's and '70's. Her love of nature was expressed in her membership in The Mountaineers and her enjoyment of the outdoors. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 1, 2002 in the Chapel at Plymouth Congregational Church, 6th and University, Seattle, Washington. A reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to The Nature Conservancy of Washington, 217 Pine Street, Suite 1100, Seattle, Washington, 98101, or the charity of your choice. (Obit dated 05/30/2002.)
Patricia Mae HOGAN
Born August 31, 1931, Died May 28, 2002. Memorial Service will be held Sat., June 1, 2002, 5 p.m. at The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 2122 S.W. Cambridge, Seattle.
Marie Elizabeth HOLLSTROM
Entered into rest San Jose, CA. May 26, 2002. Loving wife of Harold John Hollstrom of 61 years. Beloved mothre of Steve Hollstrom and wife Madeline, and Kris Hollstrom and wife Michelle. Cherished grandmother of five grandchildren and one great grandchild. A native of Ohoma, Nebraska. Marie was active in music ministry. A Memorial Service will be held on June 1, 2002 at 1:30 p.m. at Crossroads Bible Church, 1670 Moorpark Ave. San Jose, CA. (Obit dated 05/30/2002.)
