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Hartwell Tucker SMITH
Born July 1, 1917. Died June 21, 2001. Viewing will be Tuesday, June 26, 2001 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and the Funeral Service will follow at 3 p.m. at Bonney-Watson Washington Memorial Funeral Home, 16445 Pacific Hwy. South.
Taylor Lee SMITH
11/15/96 - 06/17/01
Taylor passed away Sunday at age 4, after suffering from liver cancer. She leaves behind her parents, Frank & Roxanne Smith, and siblings Julie, Gina, Frank Jr. and Margaret. She was preceded in death by her twin sister, Hunter Marie, who died shortly after birth. Taylor's life has blessed our family with love, strength, and above all, joy! Her happiest times were bouncing around at Grandma & Grandpas house playing with all the cousins, attending preschool, and meeting Minnie Mouse at Disneyland. Taylor has filled all our lives and will forever be in our hearts. The Memorial Service will be held Thursday, June 21, 2001 at 11 a.m. at Yarington's Funeral Home located at S.W. 107th & 16th S.W. in White Center. Graveside Service will be held at Riverton Crest immediately following the memorial service. Memorials should be made to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Seattle. (Obit dated 06/20/2001.)
Richard W. "Dick" SNEDIGAR
Dick Snedigar, age 61, lost his battle to cancer July 17, 2001. Dick was born January 4, 1940, to Wayne and Sally (Foiles) Snedigar in Loveland Co. He moved to Seattle in 1966 and worked as a pressman for the Seattle Times. After retirement he supervised the remodel of his home, photography, writing poetry, and enjoying the beauty of Seattle that he loved so much. Dick was preceded in death by his Father, Wayne Snedigar. He is survived by his Mother, Sally Snedigar, Loveland, Co. two sisters, Sandi Heming, Issaquah, Wa. Sally McGregor, Leavenworth Wa. One niece, Janet Mainini, Scottsdale, Az. Three nephews, Kent Comstock of Germany, Greg and Brett Comstock of Seattle and numerous friends. No services will be held at his request. Donations in Dicks name may be made to: Hospice Unit, Kelsey Creek, 2210 132nd Ave. S.E., Bellevue, Wa. 98005. (Obit dated 06/22/2001.)
Gordon Wesley SNOW
Gordon Wesley SNOW, 73, died on June 6th in Prescott Arizona after a long duration of cancer. Mr. Snow was a native of Seattle, and lived much of his life in the Seattle area. After working many years for Kidder, Matthews, and Segner real estate firm, he was forced to retire due to illness. He then moved to Prescott, Arizona. Mr. Snow is survived by his wife Nancy, his sons Greg Snow of Milwaukee, OR., , Jeff Snow of Bloomington IN., Brent Snow of Friday Harbor, WA., and his daughter Kelcey Fosheim of Everett Wa., and seven grandchildren. He has two sisters, Dr. Joanna Cruse of Freeland, WA. and Mrs. Carolyn Snow of Bran son, MO. Memorial Services will be held July 15th, at 2 p.m. at the Edmonds Unitarian Church. (Obit dated 06/22/2001.)
Ruth SOBERG
Ruth Lauritzen Benson Soberg, 88, died in Seattle on June 14, 2001, after a brief illness. Born Dec. 17, 1912, in the village of Unga, Alaska, she was one of 8 children of Norwegian immigrants Hjalmar and Anna T. Lauritzen. A published account of her childhood at Unga and her subsequent travels through much of Alaska, titled Unga Island Girl [Ruth's Book], was "Judges' Choice" at the 1997 Bumbershoot Festival of the Arts. As one of her grandchildren wrote on hearing of her death, "She was strong, and funny and feminine and practical and wise and kind." Ruth Lauritzen married
Jack Benson, one of Alaska's first fish and game agents, in 1935 and lived at Seward, McGrath and Kodiak in the years leading up to World War II. Because of his familiarity with the harbors of western Alaska he was asked to take a commission in the wartime U.S. Navy, and though she had never been outside Alaska, Ruth and their two small daughters were suddenly termed naval dependents and evacuated on a military ship. She and the girls spent 18 months in Pocatello, Idaho, before being granted permission to return to Alaska in 1942. Several years of nomadic life later, that marriage came to an amicable end. She and her second husband, Ralph Soberg, had known each other as children on Unga Island and again in the interior of Alaska. A decade later in Seward they met for a third time, fell in love and were married
in 1947. He was overseeing construction of the Sterling Highway on the Kenai Peninsula, and with her daughters they settled at his Alaska Road Commission headquarters outside Kenai (later moved to Soldotna). After his retirement in 1962 they took an apartment in the Ballard district of Seattle and traveled much of the year, with at least one annual trip to Alaska. On Dec. 17, 1992, they celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary and her 80th birthday. He died 5 days later. From her wartime evacuation through her last visit "home, " in summer 2000, Ruth left her beloved Alaska only reluctantly. But she gained a warm regard for the community of Ballard and counted as friends many of the people she met on her urban hikes up and down the hills of northwest Seattle. She had the Lauritzen touch with potted plants, although the wild Alaskan long-stemmed violet and forget-me-not were always her favorite flowers. As with other Unga Islanders she was a skilled beachcomber and berry-picker. Her children and grandchildren, though hard put to keep up with her, have inherited her love for wind and weather. Her ashes will be scattered at a favorite family gathering spot on the Oregon coast. Like most people in Seattle she was an ardent Mariners fan, but unlike many she was just as ardent in the team's leaner years. She took a maternal interest in each player's life and welfare; if she had any complaint it was that players were sometimes traded just as she was coming to "know" them. She never lost her affection for country songs and the Old Country waltzes and schottisches she grew up with, and in their day she and Ralph made a graceful picture on the dance floor. Ruth Soberg's survivors include her older sister, Esther Rodgers, of Anchorage, Alaska; daughters Jacquelin Ruth Pels of Walnut Creek, Calif., and Jerry Fallon of Poulsbo, Wash.; son-in-law Werner Pels of Walnut Creek; granddaughters Kiya, Leslie Ruth, Renee, Leah and Jenni; grandsons Andrew, Alex and Kim; great-granddaughters Rachel, Madeleine Ruth, Annie, Caitlin, Emily and Halley; great-grandsons Sean, Sam, Trevor, Riley, Mason and Nicholas; several nieces and nephews; and her boon companion on many a Ballard adventure, Margaret Oden Wilson. Friends are invited to a memorial gathering at Leif Erikson Hall in Ballard from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 19. Those who would like to are encouraged to direct contributions in her memory to Children's Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box 5371, Mail Stop CL04, Seattle, WA 98105. (Obit dated 06/21/2001.)
Lloyd O. STAAB
Born November 4, 1912 in Cedar County, Iowa to Charles H. Staab and Doretta Ferguson, and passed away peacefully June 16, 2001 in Kirk land, WA. Lloyd graduated with a B.S. in chemistry from Cornell College in Mt. Vernon, Iowa. In 1942 he worked at the Burlington, Iowa Ordinance Plant, where ammunition was made in preparation for WWII. In 1944 he started work ing at Grain Processing Corporation in Musca tine, Iowa, and became their safety director, retiring in 1977. Lloyd, and his wife Eva, moved to the Seattle area in 1990 to be near their children and grandchildren. Lloyd will be greatly missed by Eva, his loving wife of 66 years, of Issaquah, WA, his son Douglas Staab of Lynnwood, WA., his daughter, Barbara Barrett of Seattle, WA., eleven grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, and his nephews, Thomas and Charles Staab. Visitation Friday, June 22, 12-5 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Funeral Service Saturday, June 23, 2 p.m. Greenwood Funeral Home and Greenwood Memorial Park, 350 Monroe Ave. N.E., Renton, WA. 98056. (Obit dated 06/21/2001.)
Lawrence C. STEFFEY
Lawrence C. STEFFEY 84, of Stanwood, WA. died June 10, 2001 following a brief illness. He was born January 27, 1917 in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. He was a member of the Eagles Lodge #304, Stanwood and American Legion Frank H. Hancock Post #92, Stanwood, WA. He leaves his beloved wife Dorothy; two daughters, Judy Hulliger of Everett, WA. and Carol Conro of Haines, OR. He was preceded in death by one brother Hugh. Private burial was held at the Tahoma National cemetery, Kent, WA. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood, WA. (Obit dated 06/19/2001.)
George STEINER
Of Port Angeles, WA, born in Ketchikan, AK on March 29, 1920, passed away June 15, 2001.
Marine Engineer, ATS, Alaska Steamship, Black Ball & SeaLand.
No service at his request.
Mary F. STIPCICH
Born February 19, 1906 in Astoria, Oregon; died June 15, 2001 in Shoreline, WA. Survived by her niece, Jeanne Lind; nephews, Michael and David Repanich and Jimmy and Tom Stipcich; two great-nephews, four great-nieces, three great-great-nephews and three great-great-nieces. Miss Stipcich was a long time secretary for the Bakers and Confectioners Union. Private Graveside Service will be held. Hoffner Fisher & Harvey The family wishes to express a special thanks to the staff of Sunbridge of Richmond Beach for their care and many kindnesses extended to Mary. (Obit dated 06/20/2001.)
Jeffrey "Jeff" Alan STIPEK
Jeff was born on July 1st, 1975 in Seattle, Washington to Ronald J. Stipek and Frankie S. Stipek. Jeff passed away at his and his brother's home Saturday morning, June 16, 2001 in Lynnwood, Washington. Jeff is preceded by his grandfathers Frank Mitchell and Joseph Stipek, his grandmother Sophie Stipek, and his father Ronald Stipek. Jeff is survived by his mother Frankie Combs, step father Harry Combs, brother Joseph Stipek, stepbrothers Matthew and Christopher Combs, nephew Jayden Stipek, and his grandmothers, Jane Mitchell and Mattie Combs. Jeff will surely be missed and he'll always be remembered in the hearts of his many loving friends and family members. Jeff attended Maple Park and Lynndale Elementary Schools in Lynnwood, Washington. He played on championship soccer and baseball teams, was a member of the cub scouts and participated in many other activities. He made friends very easily and enjoyed spending his time with them. As little kids, Jeff and his brother Joseph were very close, having the closest of relationships, far beyond one of just being brothers. Jeff graduated from Marysville-Pilchuck High school in 1993. He was a member of the Boy Scouts of America in which he excelled, achieving the elite rank of Eagle Scout. He was also very active in sports. After high school Jeff continued his education earning a Bio-Medical Technicians degree from North Seattle Community College. He worked for Everett Providence General Hospital for two years. He took flight lessons and was just a few hours away from earning his Private Flight license. He was currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering. Jeff enjoyed many different activities and excelled in learning new things. Most of all, Jeff enjoyed spending his time in the company of his friends and family members. He will be remembered for his passion, kindness and his big heart. The one word that best describes Jeff is love. Jeffrey Alan Stipek will surely be missed in the hearts and lives of the many people he touched. It was an honor to know him and the world will be a lesser place without him.
Jeffrey 'Jeff' STIPEK
Born July 1, 1975 in Seattle, WA to Ronald and Frankie Stipek. He passed away June 16, 2001 in Lynnwood, WA. Jeff is survived by his mother Frankie and step-father Harry Combs, a brother Joseph Stipek, step-brothers Matthew and Christopher Combs and grandmothers Jane Mitchell and Mattie Combs. He will always be remembered in the hearts of his many loving family and friends. Memorial Services for Jeff will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 23, 2001 at Evergreen-Washelli Chapel, 11111 Aurora Ave. N., Seattle, WA. 98133. Memorials preferred to the American Cancer Society or the Boy Scouts of America - Mt. Baker Council. (Obit dated 06/22/2001.)
Eileen Loraine SUTHERLAND
Born in Vancouver, B.C., Canada on February 15, 1923; passed away the first day of summer, June 21, 2001. Predeceased by her loving husband of 56 years, Norm, on January 7th of this year. Survived by her daughter, Noreen; son, David; daughter-in-law, Kim; and grandchildren, Ryan and Teri. In keeping with Eileen's wishes, there will be no funeral or memorial services. Remembrances may be made to Children's Hospital. We love you, Mom. (Obit dated 06/23/2001.)
