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Col. Louis A. LARSON
Col. Louis A. LARSON U.S. Army, Ret. 85, went to his eternal resting place on November 6, 2000.
He leaves behind his wife, Marilyn, his son Louis Larson and his wife Yong Hui of Bellevue, a daughter Clara Lou Crockett and husband Alan of Columbus, Ohio, fourteen grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and three step-sons.
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, November 11, 2000 at 10 a. m. at Green's Bellevue Funeral Home, 1215 - 145th Pl. S.E., Bellevue, followed by Interment
in Sunset Hills Memorial Park.
Memorials are suggested to the National World War II Memorial, American Battle Monuments Commission, P.O. Box 96766, Washington, D.C. 20090-6766 or to Swedish Home Hospice, 5701 - 6th Ave. S., Ste. 504, Seattle, WA. 98108-2522.
Beck's Funeral Home, Edmonds (425) 771-1234. (Obit dated 11/08/2000.)
Janet Davis LARSON
Janet Davis LARSON of Olympia, Washington passed away on November 7, 2000 after a year-long battle with cancer.
Janet was born on December 4, 1924 in Indiana.
She moved to Seattle as a child and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1942.
She attended the University of Washington and was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority.
Janet is survived by her husband of 52 years, Ralph Larson, two daughters Christine Bloor and Joan Faulkner and three granddaughters.
A Memorial Service celebrating Janet's life will be held Saturday, November 11, 2000 at 1 p.m. at St. John's Episcopal Church, 19th and Capitol Way in Olympia.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances can be made to The American Cancer Society.
Harold Eugene LeMAY
Was born in Yakima, Washington, September 4, 1919 to Joseph Emil and Marie E. Couch LeMay.
He came to Pierce County at 18 months of age, was raised at Rocky Ridge and graduated from Kapowsin High School.
Except for his Navy tour, Parkland was Harold's home since 1942.
Harold passed away November 4, 2000 at Lakewood Washington.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Buzz LeMay, his third son, Leon, and infant granddaughter, Jill.
Harold is survived by Nancy, his wife of 37 years; his sons, H. Eugene (Carla) Jr. of Reno, Norman (Vicki) of Lacey, Hal (Liz) and Doug (Mary) of Tacoma; daughters, Barbara (Tom) Quinn of Eatonville, Debbie Boyles and Dixie Marien of Tacoma; sister, Virginia Stender of Tacoma; grandchildren, John (Deanna), David (Athena), Eric (Pilar), Jill (Chris) Simatic, Craig, Shane Carlile, Seth, Jordan and Miki Quinn, Justin, Adam, Kristina and Casey, Cody Marien, Ashley, Chad and Ethan Boyles, Misty and Mindy Shaw; great grandchildren, David, Anthony, Trevor, Kaitlyn, Daniel, Stewart, Allysa and Annalaan, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Always the entrepreneur, and just out of high school, Harold became a partner in an automobile business in the Lincoln District of Tacoma.
Shortly after World War II began, Harold started several Victory Bus routes, picking up workers and transporting them to the shipyards.
After enlisting in the Navy and before leaving he bartered one of his "buses" for Spanaway Garbage Collection Company, the basis on which over the next 58 years he built Harold LeMay Enterprises, Inc.
A company that currently collects solid waste and recyclables in Pierce, Thurston, Grays Harbor, Lewis, and Mason Counties.
Other businesses include Lucky Towing, Lucky Sales and Service, LeMay Restoration, AA Lucky Storage, Parkland Auto Wrecker, HELM Manufacturing, and numerous land holdings and rentals.
Harold ran his business with dedication and concern for the community and its environment.
He has always been a team player with a strong Christian attitude.
He has served on various boards, including President of Elmhurst Mutual Co., Secretary-Treasurer for Washington Refuse and Recycling Assn., Immanuel Baptist Church and Parkland Round-up.
Harold has held membership in the Lakewood Elks, Kiwanis, Daffodilians, Aberdeen Eagles, Chamber of Commerce, Tacoma Sportsman Club, International Society of Appraisers, American Historical Truck Society, Early Ford Club of America, Vintage Car Club of Canada and the Model A, Model T and Ford V8 Clubs in Tacoma and others.
Among his acknowledgements were Washington Waste Management President's Award in 1988; WWMA President's Industry Award for Recycling in 1988; The Chamber of Commerce 1989 Beautification Award; induction into the "Waste Age Hall of Fame" in 1991 in Washington, D.C.
Harold was honored by Governor Booth Gardner who proclaimed April 9, 1991 as Harold LeMay Recognition Day and two years later a similar honor was bestowed by The City of Tacoma.
Services will be conducted by Dryer Mortuary. Viewing will be Friday, November 10th, 12 o'clock noon to 8 p.m. at Marymount, 423 152nd Street East, Tacoma.
Memorial Services will be held at Covenant Celebration Church, 1819 E. 72nd Street entrance, Tacoma, Washington Saturday, November 11th at 11:30 a.m.
Trucks please use 72nd Street Entrance and all other vehicles the 71st and Portland Ave. Entrance.
Processional to Fir Lane Memorial Park, 924-176th St., Spanaway.
Donations may be made to "The Harold E. LeMay Museum", P.O. Box 44459, Tacoma, WA. 98444-0459 or to Immanuel (Baptist) Celebration Church, 9244 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, WA. 98444. (Obit dated 11/09/2000.)
Johnnie D. LEMON
passed away November 4, 2000 in Spokane.
Survived by his wife Alicia Lemon, Kent, Wa.
Funeral Services Wednesday, Nov. 8th at 2 p.m. Riplinger Funeral Home, Spokane.
Interment, Riverside Memorial Park cemetery, Spokane. (Obit dated 11/07/2000.)
Robert G. "Bob" LEONARD
June 17, 1913 - November 5, 2000
Bob Leonard died Sunday of congestive heart failure.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Adelle Leonard; daughter Judy Lowe of Poulsbo; son Leon and Janet Leonard of Puyall up, and daughter Cherry and Gregg Tinker of Seattle.
He is also survived by two brothers and three sisters, and is remembered lovingly by his 7 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Born and raised in Concrete, Bob joined the Navy in 1942.
Following his discharge he embarked on a career in insurance.
He owned Potter & Leonard Insurance for 20 years.
His civic involvements were numerous and significant: Shoreline School Board, founding trustee of Shoreline Community College, first president of the Washington Trustees Association, president of the National Association of Community College Trustees and named their 1974 Trustee of the Year, member of the Northwest Accreditation Commission, Master of the Green Lake Ma sonic Lodge, member of University Kiwanis, and activity in numerous other civic organizations.
One of his proudest moments was receiving an Honorary Degree from Edmonds Community College for his work on behalf of community colleges nationwide.
He was a member of Edmonds United Methodist Church where he contributed computer data base and administration skills, as well as having been a leader at Haller Lake United Methodist Church earlier.
A Memorial Service will be Saturday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. at Edmonds United Methodist Church.
Remembrances may be made to Edmonds Community College Foundation or the Masonic Lodge Scholarship Fund. (Obit dated 11/08/2000.)
Mary Margaret ("Peg") LESLIE
1911 - 2000
Mary Margaret ("Peg") Leslie passed away peacefully on September 9th, at the age of 88.
Peg had been a resident of Exeter House for the past two years.
The daughter of Anna H. and James L. Leslie, Peg was born and raised in Seattle.
As a child, Peg was painfully shy; however, she matured into an animated and well-read conversationalist.
She attended Franklin High School (class of '28), and she graduated from the University of Washington in 1932 with a degree in Sociology.
Peg was a lifetime member of her sorority, Alpha Delta Pi.
Before WWII, Peg worked five years in Emergency Relief Administration, now the Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) for both King County and Washington State.
Later she worked in the WPA's Employment Division, War Housing and the Civilian War Services Division.
After the war, Peg continued her career with DSHS until her retirement in 1973.
Peg was an accomplished photographer and she loved nature.
Peg kept up a marvelous correspondence with many friends and relatives around the world.
She was also passionate about genealogy, and she spent many hours amassing and organizing information regarding her family lineage.
Peg loved music, especially opera and Scottish ballads.
Peg's independent and adventuresome spirit was demonstrated by her many travels and explorations.
She was the first woman to travel by train without a chaperone from Seattle to the East Coast.
Other adventures took her to Scotland, Great Britain, Germany and Trinidad, as well as a long jaunt across Canada by rail to explore Gaspe, Nova Scotia and New England.
Peg lived her life to the fullest, independently, and on her own terms until the end.
Those who knew Peg will always remember the twinkle in her eye and her quirky grin--both of which she retained even in her last days.
At Peg's request, no funeral or memorial service was held. (Obit dated 11/07/2000.)
Warren G. "Lippy" LIPPINCOTT
Beloved father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2000, after an extended stay at the Veterans Hospital.
Born May 21, 1928, he spent his youth in Ballard, graduating from Ballard High School.
His home on Bainbridge Island, as well as his family and friends, brought joy to his life.
His parents, L. Warren "Lip" and F. Georgia Gamble Lippincott, preceded him in death.
He is survived by his children Nicole (Robert) Vickery and Kelly Lippincott; grandchildren Morgan and Theron Vickery; brothers Jim (Betty) and Dennis (Susan) Lippincott.
In deference to his wishes, no memorial service will be held.
Arrangements entrusted to Wiggen & Sons Funeral Home (Obit dated 11/05/2000.)
Irene (Granny) LOWE
passed away November 7, 2000.
Will be deeply missed by family and friends.
Survived by daughter, Marilyn Worley, son Bryan Lowe, seven grandkids and six great grandkids.
Special thanks to John and Melissa Jungers for being there.
We love you Granny!
