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Raymond T. BESSER
Raymond T. Besser passed away at age 88 in comfort and peace surrounded by family on Friday, December 8, 2000 after a long bout with cancer. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on March 20, 1912 and moved to Seattle in 1933. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Hazel; daughters, Rae Anne and husband Al Hansberry of Grand Rapids MI., Carol Addison of Chelan, WA. and Judith and husband Mark Peterson of Seattle; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was in the Merchant Marines during WWII and a member of Engineer #286, a past Master of West Seattle Service Masonic Lodge and West Seattle Congregational Church. His quick wit and many stories will be greatly missed by his family who meant so much to him. A private family celebration of his life will be held in lieu of services. The family deeply appreciate the services and loving care provided by Providence Hospice of Seattle and request memorial contributions sent to them in lieu of flowers. (Obit dated 12/12/2000.)
Brian William Dewey BOLIN
Age 45 of Seattle, WA. died in Ballard, WA. on December 7, 2000. He was a 45-year resident of Seattle. Born on July 2, 1955 in Seattle. He served in the U.S. Navy on the Kitty Hawk Aircraft Carrier. He was employed by Airborne Express for over 12 years as a Data Communication Analyst. He loved horses and fishing, and computers. He is survived by sister, Beverly Bolin of Enumclaw, WA.; second cousin Kay (Tony) Horner of Seattle, WA.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Services are pending at this time. Please, contact the funeral home for more information. WEEKS' ENUMCLAW FUNERAL HOME (360) 825-3548 (Obit dated 12/13/2000.)
Arol "Slim" BONHAM
Arol "Slim" BONHAM, 57, passed away December 2, 2000 at home. Slim was born August 12, 1943 in Seattle and has been a life long resident of this area working for Lock heed Ship and the Boeing Co. Slim was an avid dart player. He was very devoted to his family and is survived by his son, Arol "Hal" Bonham Jr.; daughter, Kimberly (Phil) Wetzsteon; grandson, Connor; sister, Melody Kennett; brother, Robert Bonham, and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial Service was held Saturday, December 9, 2000, at Bethel Lutheran Church; 17408 8th NE Shoreline, WA. Arrangements by EVERGREEN-WASHELLI (Obit dated 12/10/2000.)
Shawna Patricia BOWERS
December 16, 1970 - December 11, 2000
Our life is often summed up by the dash between our birth and death. Shawna's can be summed up by saying: she was a daughter, a sister, a wife, a mother, and a friend. Although life was cut short for Shawna, she lived it with love, understanding, and forgiveness. She laughed and she cried, but she always loved her children, husband, and family. She was talented and crafty, she could put together a car transmission, make beautiful handmade cards and cute stuffed bunnies. She was known to her husband as 'Hunny Bunny' and to her children as mom. She will be missed by all who knew her. Isaiah 40:29-31 "He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." She is survived by husband Ray L. Bowers, Jr.; two sons Joshua and Aerin Radmacher; two stepsons Ray III and Joseph Bowers; mother and father Kathleen and Douglas Daniels; four sisters and two brothers Wellington (Duke), Trisha, Stacey, Jeremy, Jessica, and Kathreine (Katie) Daniels. Viewing is Friday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Funeral Service is at 1 p.m. Saturday, December 16, 2000 at Oakwood Hill Funeral Chapel, 5210 S. Alder, Tacoma, (253) 473-2900.
Kenneth J. BRINNON
4/26/1910 - 12/10/2000
Retired Northwest Airlines Captain, died December 10, 2000 of natural causes. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Jimmie Brinnon, who died February 6, 2000. The couple had been residents of Medina since June of 1954. Ken is survived by his daughter, Caryl Carney and her husband Mick of Colorado Springs, CO., their two children, Kelli Little of Jackson, WY. and Jeff Carney of Colorado Springs, and five great-grandchildren; and son Mike Brinnon and his wife, Suzy of Aliso Viejo, CA. and their children Colby Brinnon of Seattle, WA., Shane and Shawna Wemple of Lake Forest, CA. and a great-grandson. Ken was an aviation pioneer and began as a "barnstormer", piloting open cockpit Bi-Wing planes for tours to earn time for his airline rating. At one time he was part of Charles Lindberg's cross-country flight. A founder of the North Central High School aeronautical club, Ken was also a founder of the Aero Club in Spokane, a member of Scottish Rites Masonic Lodge and Elks Lodge of Spokane, as well as the OX5 club in Seattle. Ken was well known as "Airmail Brinnon" because he had flown one of the original bags of mail to be delivered by air from New York to Seattle. Ken was a veteran of the Army Air Corps during World War II. Ken began with Northwest Airlines in 1939 as a ticket agent until he earned his commercial airlines license and served as captain until 1970. Ken was a founding member of ALPA and NWA Pilots Association. A private family ceremony was held. Memorials may be made to Highland Community Center, Program for the Disabled, in memory of granddaughter, Erica Brinnon, 14224 Bellevue-Redmond Road, Bellevue, WA. 98007. Green's Bellevue Funeral Home is handling arrangements. (Obit dated 12/14/2000.)
Rita BRUCE
Rita Bruce of Everett, Washington, passed away on December 13, 2000 in Bellevue, Washington. Survived by her immediate family, hus band, Vernon J. Bruce of 31 years; children, Pamela Brealey of Irvine, California, Joe Argazzi of Los Angeles, California and Timothy (Roxann) Argazzi of Lakeside, California; grandchildren, Justin, Matthew and Alex; her brother, Dick Sparrow; sisters, Ellen Mooring, Edna Allen and Lois Wilson; and niece Linda Sherman. Memorial Services will be held Sun day, December 17 at 12 noon at Beck's Funeral Home, Edmonds, Washington. 425-771-1234
James Patrick BRUNSELL
Born April 19, 1967 in Seattle, Died December 4, 2000 Seattle, after a long illness. He is survived by his Loving parents, Roseanne and Jim; sister, Donna Hassan; and many family and friends who will miss him dearly. A Memorial Mass will be held Wednesday, December 13,2000 at 11:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Church, 732 - 18th E., Seattle. (Obit is from 12/12/2000 to 12/13/2000.)
Dolores E. BUYSSE
Dolores Elizabeth Buysse was born to Clarence & Mae (Murray) Holben on September 23, 1925 in Seattle, Washington and passed away in Des Moines, Washington on December 2, 2000. She is survived by her daughter, Deborah Jorgenson; sons, Andrew & Mark Buysse; and brother, Jack Holben. She was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Buysse and her sister, Patricia Guppy. At her request no service will be held. Cremation arrangements by Bonney-Watson. (Obit dated 12/10/2000.)
Edwin Harvey Odion CLARK
Ed Clark was born on October 26, 1931 on Vashon Island, WA, and left this life suddenly on December 11, 2000. Enlisting in the U.S. Navy at age 17, he served his country during the Korean War on the U.S.S. Brown and also in the Naval Reserve until 1993. He spent several years fishing the waters off Alaska and logging in the forests outside of Forks, WA., finally moving his family to Seattle in 1967. He worked at Hospital Central Services as the Chief Engineer until his retirement in 1996. He is survived by his wife, Maria Luisa; his fa ther, Claude Clark; his five children, Michael, Arlene, Victoria, Colleen and Eddie; his daughter-in-law, Susan Smith; son-in-law, James Granlund; and his four grandchildren, Jessica and Christian Granlund and Ian and Riley Clark. He is also survived by his sisters, Anne Roberson and Suzanne Odion; brother, Carroll Odion; and a large and loving extended family. A quiet and gentle man, his loving presence will always be missed. Memorial Services will be held at Bleitz Funeral Home on Saturday, December 16 at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be sent in his name to the American Heart Association. (Obit dated 12/14/2000.)
Roy Frank CLARK
Born on September 10, 1917 at the Lower Elwha Dam near Port Angeles. Loving husband to Bette Mae (Williams) for 62 wonderful years. Loving, caring and kind father to Diane, Patricia, Judy and Bill. He had a long, successful career with The Boeing Company that he retired from in 1980. Roy passed away after a long, courageous battle with cancer on December 6. He is also survived by six adoring grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Private family Services were held at Greenwood Memorial Park. Donations may be made to Children's Hospital. (Obit dated 12/09/2000.)
Patricia Potter COBB
Patricia Potter COBB Age 72, passed away on December 5, 2000 in Bellevue, after a long illness with Alzheimer's Disease. Patty was born on July 1, 1928 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She graduated from Garfield High School in 1945, and from the U.W. in 1949. She is survived by her brother, Gene Potter of Seattle, and by her four children, Kathy Sedberry of Olympia, Jamie Cobb of Tualatin, Ore., Janice Reed of Seattle, and Jessie Raleigh of Aurora, Illinois, and by her six grandchildren. Private services were held at her daughter, Janice's home on December 9th. Remembrances may be made in her name to the Alzheimer's Association. (Obit dated 12/13/2000.)
Wendy Ann COOK
Wendy Ann COOK, age 33, of Kent, passed away, December 7, 2000. Wendy was born February 17, 1967 in Seattle. She graduated from Shorewood High School in 1985. Wendy worked for Etiquette Records for many years, and later began her career as a Technical Support Engineer for Wizards of the Coast. Wendy is survived by her loving companion, Brian Anderson, Jr., of Kent; mother, Marlene J. Constance & her husband Jim, of Shoreline; brother, Carl S. Cook; sister, Susan M. Minshull & husband Ed; nieces, Holly & Shauna, nephew, Collin, all of Seattle; aunt, Janice M. Holsbo, of California; uncle, Terry Cook, of Seattle; and by numerous relatives and a host of friends. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, December 12, 2000; 10 a.m. at Evergreen-Washelli Funeral Home, 11111 Aurora Ave. N. - Seattle. Memorials may be made in Wendy's memory to the Wegener's Foundation, P.O. Box 28660, Kansas City, Missouri 64188. (Obit dated 12/11/2000.)
Laren B. COOPER
Laren B. Cooper, called "Coop" by everyone except his mother, died December 8, 2000 at Virginia Mason Medical Center. Born in Seattle April 18, 1921, he resided here his entire life except for duty in the United States Army Air Corps during WWII. Coop was the beloved husband of Eva for 58 years, a devoted father, grandfather and uncle, and a member of Rainier Beach United Methodist Church for nearly a half-century. He is sorely missed by all. In addition to his life long work as a pipefitter, he was a passionate and accomplished photographer, wood carver, and singer. He loved gardening, hiking, camping, Husky football, and world travel. He was a member of Local #32 Seattle Plumbers and Pipefitters Union and the National Woodcarvers Association, and a dedicated volunteer at Kubota Gardens. In addition to his wife Eva, survivors include: brothers Lister Cooper and Linn Cooper of Seattle; daughters Diane Ruebel of Seattle and Janet Cooper of Covington; grandchildren Brian Ruebel and Mark Ruebel of Seattle and Amanda Baker of Covington; and numerous nieces and nephews. His brother Harold Cooper preceded him in death. A celebration of Coop's life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, December 16, 2000 at Rainier Beach United Methodist Church, 5500 S. Roxbury, Seattle, 98118. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials in Coop's name be given to the Kubota Garden Foundation (c/o Rainier Beach United Methodist Church), to Canlis Cancer Care Fund (Laren Cooper Memorial, c/o Virginia Mason Foundation, PO Box 1930, D1-MF, Seattle, WA 98111) or to Rainier Beach United Methodist Church. (Obit is from 12/13/2000 to 12/14/2000.)
