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Dorothy Rae (Hammarlund) BLAYLOCK
What can I say? Our Mother, Wife, Sister, Aunt, and Good Friend left us on 17 September, 2001. She went in the early morning, about the time she would have normally gotten up. We will miss her. Dot was a doting wife, an incredible mom, and as good a friend as there has ever been. She brought sunshine, warmth, and laughter to those lucky enough to have known her. Whether at the morning coffee klatches of the '60s, the many, many birthday luncheons she so loved to host, or the lavish dinner parties she enjoyed throwing, Dot did it with her own unique sense of style and grace. Holidays were very special to Dot. She always held some sort of celebration. Halloween, July 4th, Labor Day, they got almost as much attention and feasting as Thanksgiving and Christmas. And each occasion was filled with laughter and the wonderful gourmet meals Dot loved preparing and serving. What can I say? Dot golfed. Boy did she golf. And her capacity for fun brought a whole new group of great friends she met golfing. They golfed sometimes 3 or 4 times a week. They took golf weeks in Chelan, where they golfed as many golf courses as they could find (and hit the casino once or twice too). They had golf luncheons, golf birthday parties, and golf banquets, and they laughed. There can be no greater tribute to a life than to leave it with so many truly devoted friends. It speaks volumes about Dorothy that until the very last she was surrounded not only by her family but also by her oldest and newest friends. They visited with her and they took loving care of her. What can I say? The love and the strength of all those friends helped us all in this difficult time. The family would like to offer very special thanks to Bev, Phil, Jackie, and Shirley. Dorothy is survived by her husband of 50 years, John Blaylock, and her daughters LeeRae Blaylock (Bill Seguin), Darsie Kent (Gale), her grandchildren Lindsey and Johnathan Kent, sisters Donna Doyle, and Phyllis Gjertsen, and brother Bud Hammarlund. preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Mildred Hammarlund, brother Norton Hammarlund, and sister Maxine Dunn. Private services have been held. Please, no flowers. Make any donations to The Life Care Center of Auburn. (Obit dated 10/03/2001.)
Raoul BLOOM
Raoul Bloom died Aug. 27, 2001. Born Aug. 6, 1949, in Seattle, to parents Lloyd and Lou Bloom. A long time resident of Bothell, and class of 1967. A Vietnam veteran. Employed the past 16 years by Herschler Mfg. in Kirkland. Survived by wife, Karen; and sons, Frans and Brett all of Bothell; son, Jesse of Port Townsend; sister, Luana Markee of Winlock and mother, Lou Bloom of Kirkland. A Life Celebration for family and many friends will be at the Ballard Elks on Shilshole Sat. Sept 29, 1 to 5 p.m. (Obit is from 09/27/2001 to 09/28/2001.)
Reynol Melvin BOWMAN
Age 77, was born on October 26, 1923 in Ashton, Idaho. He passed away peacefully on September 26, 2001 after a massive stroke. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII. Reynol was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and enjoyed skiing, dancing and watching sports. He is survived by one son, Reynol Edward (Patty) Bowman; two daughters, Raemarie (Dan) Steele, Myrle (Rick) Guthrie. He is also survived by his loving wife, Margaret and her three daughters, Bonita (Steve) Olmer, Noreen (Dan) Edmonds and Bobbie Nielsen. He had a total of 14 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Funeral Service will be held at 12 p.m., Wednesday, October 3, 2001 at Evergreen-Washelli Funeral Chapel, 11111 Aurora Ave. N., Seattle. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Heart Association or Alzheimer's research. (Obit dated 09/30/2001.)
Hugh R. BOYLE
Memorial Service Sat., Oct. 6 at 12 p.m., St. Phi lomena Catholic Church, 1790 - S. 222th, Des Moines. In lieu of flowers, give to NW Harvest. (Obit dated 10/03/2001.)
Gordon E. "Joe" BRADFORD
Age 77. Born in Tacoma, Washington, July 27, 1924. Died September 19, 2001. World War II veteran. Retired from Merchant Marine in 1990. He was preceded in death by parents, Raymond and Adeline Bradford, and brother Edward. Survived by sister, Frances Bradford in Seattle, Edward Bradford, Jr., Tacoma, and several cousins. Arrangements by Butterworth Mortuary (Obit dated 09/29/2001.)
Orlando "Doc" BRESSAN
Age 90, died on Sept. 30, 2001. A Memorial Service will be held at the Renton Eagles Aries #172 on Oct. 8, 2001 at 11 a.m. Arrangements by AMERICAN MEMORIAL
Caroline Ann (Wolcott) BRITCHER
Age 70, died September 19, 2001 at her home surrounded by loved ones after a courageous struggle with cancer. Caroline will be remembered for her kindness and her ability to find joy in any situation. She made a friend everywhere she went, sharing her joie de vive with everyone alike. Her laughter will be missed. During her long battle with cancer, her faith never wavered and her smile never faded. Even in her last moments, she was able to share the beauty of where she was going. She saw angels in gold and deceased family members, reaching out to them as she left this world to join theirs. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Britcher, Federal Way, with whom she recently celebrated her 10th wedding anniversary. Her sons, Douglas Juhl and his wife Marcie, Oklahoma; Kenneth Juhl and his wife Carmen, Tacoma; Andrew Juhl, Seattle; and daughter Karen Juhl Adlum and her husband Richard, also of Seattle. Siblings Mildred, Arkansas; Margie, Wayne, Howard, Glenn, Lorraine, and Warren, all of Washington. Grandchildren Frank McTighe, Steve Juhl, Brenda McTighe, Kathleen Juhl, Cyndi McTighe Kadwell, Mike Juhl, Eric Juhl, Tiffany Juhl, Adam Juhl, Nikki Juhl, Alex Juhl and seven great-grandchildren, and many, many friends. (Obit dated 09/28/2001.)
Douglas S. BROWN
Age 79, died September 14, 2001 in Lakewood, CO. Graduated U.W., 1950. Retired Surety Bond Insurance Agent. Survived by loving wife of 51 years, June Edgar Brown, Lakewood, CO.; sons Steven and family, Layton, UT., and David and family, Lakewood, CO., daughter Kathleen, Denver, and sister-in-law Betty Edgar, Seattle. At his request, no services. (Obit dated 10/03/2001.)
Edward M. BROWN
Age 76, of Bothell passed away at his home on September 24, 2001. He leaves behind his wife Jean, his step-son Brett Alley and wife Karen of Everett, WA., step-daughter Brenda Alley O'Connor and husband Ken of Canada, grandchildren Tyler Alley, Brittany Alley and Marissa Alley of Everett, Ashley O'Connor of Canada and cousins Delores and Bob College of Saltsburg, PA. Ed retired from the Air Force as a Senior Master Sergeant after 22 years. He fought during W.W. II and the Korean War and spent 21 years with Boeing in quality assurance. He was a member of the York Right of Free Accepted Masonic Lodge (Duluth, Minn.). He was also a fan of horse racing and was a former owner of race horses at Longacres, Portland Meadows, Spokane and Yakima. Ed is to be laid to rest at Floral Hills cemetery in Lynnwood, WA. The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the American Cancer Society or Hospice of Snohomish County. (Obit dated 09/28/2001.)
George R. BROWN
A Memorial Service for George Brown, age 75 will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, September 30 at Washington Cathedral in Redmond. George died at home in Bellevue after a 3-year fight with cancer. He served in W.W.II in the Army Air Force. He graduated from Texas Tech as an Electrical Engineer, later earning his Mechanical Engineer license. He worked for three companies in his lifetime; York Corp., Lewis Refrigeration of Woodinville, and Seafirst Bank where he retired in 1989 as Chief Engineer and Vice President. He was preceded in death by his son Bruce. His survivors include his wife, Patricia; son, Paul (wife Asuka); Maureen (husband Mike Fast); stepsons, John (wife Debra); Bob; and Kelly (wife Sue) Gieser and eight grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to International Myeloma Foundation 12650 Riverside Dr., North Hollywood, CA. 97607. (Obit dated 09/28/2001.)
Myrtle N. BRUNELLE
Born in Pocatello, ID. on Jul. 7, 1915 to Wilferd and Jessie Hanson passed away Sept. 29, 2001 in Redmond, WA. She was was a resident of the Garden Club in Bellevue. She is survived by her sister, Ethel M. Brown; a niece Margaret (Robert) Brown on Bellevue; a nephew Stephen K. (Nina) Brown of Houston, TX. No Services. Arrangements by Evergreen Funeral Home, 4504 Broadway, Everett, WA. (Obit dated 10/03/2001.)
William "Bigfoot" BURGIN, II
Born on July 24th 1948, passed away on September 27th 2001. He is survived by his three daughters, Londa Burgin, Brenda Keliiliki and her husband Layne, Rainee Hougardy and her husband Monte, and their mother Sheri Burgin. He is also survived by six grandchildren, Jason Bautista, Jaime Bautista, Jordin Johnson Kayla Keliiliki, Jesse Keliiliki and Kyle Hougardy. Two sisters, Twyla Nordby and Georgia Isenburg, nieces and nephews, Kari Hoefer, Michael Burgin, Nicholas Steedman and Angela Dow and his large extended family the Bolands. Also a multitude of lifelong friends. Dad was a bighearted man who was loved and will be missed by all. A Memorial Service will be held on October 6th 2001, at 2:00 p.m. at the Burien Church of Christ, 720 S. 140th St. (Obit dated 10/03/2001.)
