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Cecilia ARSENAULT, CSJP
Sister Cecilia Arsenault, CSJP, died Sunday, June 17, 2001 at Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace, St. Mary's Residence, Bellevue, WA. The daughter of Mary Rose and Joseph Arsenault, Sister Cecilia (also known as Sister Eulalia) was born on January 4, 1903 in Abraham's Village, Prince Edward Island, Canada, the youngest of 14 children. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Cecilia entered the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace novitiate, Bellingham, WA. in 1926. She spent her religious life in service of others as a cook and housekeeper at Ketchikan General Hospital, Alaska; St. Joseph Hospital, Bellingham; Sacred Heart Hospital, Eugene, OR.; Mater Misericordiac Hospital, Rossland, B.C. and numerous school convents in Seattle, Mt. Vernon, Longview and Mercer Island. She is remembered in each of the parishes she lived in for home visiting to those sick and confined. The people of Mt. Vernon, WA, fondly recall seeing Cecelia riding her three wheeled bicycle on her visiting rounds bringing comfort to the sick and food to those in need. In Mt. Vernon she also cooked for Father Stephen Roman at the rectory. She lived at St. Mary's, Bellevue since 1980 where she warmly welcomed the many guests who visit. The ministry of prayer was central to her life and through it she held in prayer the various ministries of the Congregation, the needs of the Church and the world. She was proud of the fact that she was godmother to two children of a family from Vietnam who visited her often. Her faithfulness throughout her long life was a gift to all whose lives were touched by her. At age 90 Cecilia said, "I rejoice in God's goodness to me. I thank God every day that I was chosen to be a CSJP." A Vigil Service will take placed Wednesday, June 20th at 7 p.m. and Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated on Thursday, June 21st at 10 a.m., both at the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace Chapel, St. Mary's, Bellevue. Burial to follow at Holyrood cemetery. Butterworth-Manning-Ashmore Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be to the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace Ministry/Retirement Funds. (Obit dated 06/19/2001.)
William Albert BAILEY
Age 82 of Woodinville, WA., died June 21, 2001. Service will be held Tuesday, June 26, 2001, 10 a.m. at Cottage Lake Chapel-Woodinville 2nd Ward, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Cottage Lake Chapel, 18860 NE Woodinville-Duvall Rd. Burial at Tahoma National cemetery, Kent, WA. at 1:30 p.m. GREEN'S BELLEVUE FUNERAL HOME
Corrine L. BAKER
Corrine L. Baker (51) passed away June 20, 2001. Corrine graduated from Puyallup High School in 1968 and the University of Washington in 1972. She was predeceased by her mother, Imogene "Babe" Baker, father, Albert Baker, and brother, Donald Baker. She is survived by and was very close to her nephew Ryan Baker of Seattle, step-daughter Michelle Malsed of Marysville, step-mother Patricia Baker of Tacoma, numerous cousins, other extended family members and many friends. Corrine is also survived by her friends and co-workers from Foster Pepper & Shefelman PLLC where she had worked since 1983. She will long be remembered as a kind and gentle soul, with a bit of a feisty spirit, who enjoyed her annual trips to Nevada. She will be missed for her loyalty and generosity to work, friends and family. At her request, there will be no formal memorial service. Cremation is being handled by Powers Funeral Home in Puyallup
Richard Walter BECK
Age 74, of Seattle. Did June 19, 2001.
He is survived by his wife Collene; children John, Ally and Michael Beck, Gloria Lundquist; 8 grandchildren.
Memorial Services will be Friday, June 22, 2001, 1 p.m. at Renton Assembly of God, 15711 152nd Ave. S.E.
Arrangements entrusted to Yarington's Funeral Home, 206-242-2771. (Obit dated 06/21/2001.)
Roger H. BIDDLE
Age 76, died June 21, 2001 at Hospice N.W. Survived by wife Vivian; daughter Cheryl Biddle Iverson (Norman), and son Kerry (Peggy); as well as four grandchildren: Stefanie, Scott and Kristina Iverson and Amy Biddle, as well as brother Bryce (Alta) and a niece and nephews. Private Graveside Service at Floral Hills cemetery. Celebration of his life will be at 1 p.m. on Sunday, July 29 at the Wandering Creek Clubhouse, 831 Wandering Creek Dr., Bothell. Please, no flowers. Donations to Hospice of Snohomish Co., 2731 Wetmore Ave., Suite 520, Everett, WA. 98201, Hospice N.W. Foundation, 1550 N. 115th St., Seattle, WA. 98133 or Bothell Fire & EMS, 10726 Beardslee Blvd., Bothell, WA. 98011.
R.L. 'Buzz' BOWER
R.L. 'Buzz' Bower, 74, of Puyallup passed away Wed. June 20th, following complications from heart surgery. He was born March 8, 1927 in the Seattle. He attended schools in Renton and Seattle graduating from Renton High School. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII he then went to Seattle University and Graduated with an Electrical Engineering degree. He retired from Boeing after 39 years of service. Buzz en joyed a wonderful and fulfilling life by sharing his love with everyone he came in contact with. He traveled all over the world with his 1st and 2nd wife. He is survived by his wife, Janet Bower; Children, Judy (Carl) Hurlburt of Granger, WA; Roger Bower, Temple TX; Greg (Bev) Bower, Albany, OR; Scott (Sara) Bower of Granite Falls, WA; and Janet's two daughters, Katie (Darrell) Fralick of Puyallup, WA; Nanette Robinson of Philadelphia, PA; 14 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother James (Angie) Bower of Webster, NY; and sister, Joann (Bob) Piquette of Federal Way, WA. 'Buzz' was preceded in death by his first wife of 39 years, Gladys and his parents Lynn and Helen Bower. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the American Heart Association or your favorite charity. A Memorial Service will be held at 4 p.m. Satur day, June 23rd at Powers Funeral Home, 320 W. Pioneer, Puyallup, WA. 98371. (Obit dated 06/23/2001.)
Thomas R. BRONSON
Age 53, died June 18, 2001 at University of Washington Medical Center. He is survived by his wife Sara, daughter Elizabeth, mother Jo Ann, father Bill and his nine brothers and sisters, Theresa (Tab)of St Louis, MO., Susan of Galesburg, IL, Mary, Jeffrey, Sara, Molly, John, Peter and Paul all of Seattle, WA., and their families. He was founder and owner of RTB Contracting, Inc. Tom's drive and lust for life, his love and caring for all in his family were truly outstanding. He was a dynamic and exciting person whom we are all so glad we were lucky enough to know and love. Gifts in his memory may be made to: Pacific Crest Biodiversity Project, 4649 Sunnyside Ave., N., #321, Seattle, WA. 98103. Services to be held at Holy Family Catholic Church, 7355 120th Ave. N.E., Kirkland, WA. on Monday, June 25, 2001 at 11 a.m. (Obit dated 06/22/2001.)
Anna Rose BRYANT
Weds., March 28 1951 - Weds. June 6 2001
This beautiful bon vivant of magnificent caliber and sumptuous tastes was born in Clinton, North Carolina, fifty years ago, and she died in her adopted city of Seattle after a bout of illness left her too weak to fight off another onslaught...for once the force of her personality wasn't enough. She was a vibrant and effervescent woman, known for her largesse, who would be mortified but laughing her head off that her friends wrote this tribute to her. Anna lived several lives and didn't always mention them all, so those of us in her most recent past can only account for the latter portion...in which, after a long stint at United Way of King County, she spent her last years working for Group Health Cooperative first in Seattle and then at the Tukwila Call Center, providing her unique and reassuring customer service gifts to a public eternally bewildered by health care program changes. She is survived by an aunt in Hawaii, where she grew up and where her ashes will now be interred -- but if Mark Twain was right, she's joyously back in her beloved Paris now, and Esther and B'b'caiques are probably there too. A memorial featuring reminiscences and photographs of Anna can be viewed at https://www.drizzle.com/~citoyen/anna/index.html. If you knew her, stop by and tell us about her. We love her very much.
Kimie BURLESON
Born Oct. 2, 1919, in Yokohama Japan, Kimie passed on June 18, 2001, at the Group Health Care Unit in Bellevue. She married
Hugh Burleson August 21, 1947, in Yokohama and resided in Berkeley CA, Washington DC, Spokane and Bellevue. 1960-87 she joined Hugh on diplomatic assignment in Asia, where she often assisted ambassadors' wives in their social duties. Avid golfer, bowler, bridge player and creator of beautiful handicrafts, she was beloved for her warm sociability, bright intelligence and humor. She was a member of the Japanese-American Citizens League from 1953 and active in Bellevue Womens Club, Overlake Service League, Eastside Newcomers. She is survived by her husband Hugh, daughter Rits Geoghegan of Virginia, son Hugh III of Lopez Island, four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren. The Bleitz Funeral Home in Bellevue has care of the remains. Separate notice will be provided of a memorial service to be held on June 30. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to Hospice Unit, Group Health Care Center 2210 132nd Ave. SE, Bellevue WA 98005.
Mildred D. BUXTON
Age 87, died June 20, 2001. She was born and raised in New London, Connecticut. She graduated from Connecticut College in 1934. She recently celebrated her 63rd Wedding Anniversary to her beloved husband, Capt. Winslow H. Buxton, VCSG, (Ret.) As a Coast Guard wife, she raised her children with numerous moves between the East and West coasts. She lived in Bellevue for the past 40 years. She earned a Masters Degree in Librarianship from the University of Washington in 1967. Her favorite past times were visiting with family, reading, and listening to music. She is survived by her husband; four children; two daughters-in-law; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, June 23, at 4 p.m. and Reception and Visitation to follow at GREEN'S BELLEVUE FUNERAL HOME. A Funeral Mass will be at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, June 25 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bellevue. (Obit dated 06/22/2001.)
Jess R. CALKINS
Age 89, passed away June 19, 2001 in Federal Way. Mr. Calkins is survived by his wife of 70 years, Elva; daughters and sons-in-law, Francie and Joe Lombardo, Carla and Harvey Roberts, Lu and Nick Nichols; son and daughter-in-law, Ron and Pat Calkins; many grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Mr. Calkins was the owner of Calkins Towing and many other businesses. Private family services were held on June 21, 2001 at the Washington Memorial Park of SeaTac, WA. The family prefers memorial contributions be made to Life Care Center, 1045 S. 308th Street, Federal Way, WA. 98003. (Obit dated 06/22/2001.)
