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Kerolena (Carol) SNOW
9/9/1929 - 9/21/2001
Beloved wife of Harold.
Mother of Joe Creek and Guy, Don, Hal Snow; daughter Jan Snow; sister, Mary (Maxine) Donnelly; brothers Helmar and Karl Miller; along with her many grand and great grandchildren, and friends.
Raised in Ballard and last 43 years in Broadview attending Christ the King Church.
Carol has chosen cremation with no services with remembrances of your choice to any charitable cause.
She thanks all who offered their prayers, and will miss us, as we miss her.
Barbara Jean SOREANO
Age 67, of Kirkland, WA., beloved wife of Louis Soreano, Kirkland; mother of, Tamara Soreano, Redmond, WA. and Ronald (Lodi) Soreano, Bellevue, WA.; grandmother of, Cole Avery Soreano; sister of, Joann Winfrey, Bellingham, WA.
Also, other relatives surviving.
She will be missed by all who knew her.
Memorial Service Monday, October 8, 2001, 1 p.m. at Green's Bellevue Funeral Home, 1215 - 145th Place S.E., Bellevue.
Memorials to Evergreen Hospice, 12910 Totem Lake Blvd. N.E. #200, Kirkland, WA. 98034.
Sonja Margaret SPENS
passed away September 24th. Born September 28th, 1930 in Renton, WA, Sonja graduated from Tahoma High School and lived most of her life in King County. She is survived by her husband Gordon, sister Lilly Peterson, sons Kevin and Randy Johnson and grandson Ryan Johnson. Sonja was a senior leader of Alcoholics Anonymous, demonstrating over 33 years of successful recovery by example. Her career included working for Pacific Northwest Bell, Co-owner of Columbia Pacific marine underwriters and sales as a licensed real estate agent. She was a minister of the Universal Church of the Master and licensed counselor. Sonja enjoyed helping others. She was intrigued with astrology and numerology. Her love of traveling took her to many foreign lands. She greatly enjoyed the outdoors, especially, camping, hiking, boating and gardening. Sonja cared deeply for her family and friends and will always be lovingly remembered. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., 9/28, Greenwood Memorial Park, Renton. (Obit dated 09/28/2001.)
Mary Frances STERIOS (Bedker)
June 4, 1935 - September 29, 2001
Survived by loving companion, Bob Roush; sister Dora (Sterios) Andrews (husband, Paul); daughters Margie Renee, Mary Alice and son, Michael Robert; five grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren; nephews Lou and Dean Andrews; niece, Stephanie Davis; four great-nieces, three great-nephews and the many chil dren who passed through Auntie's Madhouse. Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, October 2, 2001, 11 a.m. at the Greek Orthodox Church of the Assumption, 1804 - 13th Avenue. Burial will be at Holyrood cemetery in Shore line at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please make do nation to the Lupus Foundation of America or the Disaster Relief of the September 11th, 2001 tragedy. Arrangements by BONNEY-WATSON, Capitol Hill
Evan (Doc) STILES
Born June 4, 1924, passed away September 19, 2001. He is survived by his sister, Claudia Beach; his long time friend, Beryl Warden; his nieces Paulette Beach and Candace Lamb; his nephews Jeffery Beach and Gregory Rooks, and numerous Great nieces and nephews. Doc was a lifelong resident of West Seattle. He was born in a house on Alki Avenue in which he lived his entire life. He spent His working life as a merchant seaman, beginning in the Army Transportation Corps during World War II and continuing until his retirement. He traveled the world and had many wonderful stories to share with family and friends. From the vantage point of his home on Alki, he watched Seattle grow from a small city, with few remarkable buildings to the truly impressive skyline it enjoys today. Doc had many friends from all walks of life. He will be missed by all of them. At his request, no services will be offered. Remembrances can be made to the charity of your choice. Arrangements by Bonney-Watson Capitol Hill. (Obit dated 09/28/2001.)
Julia TALONEN
Born to Finnish parents on November 8, 1916 in Butte, Montana. Julia passed away peacefully at home in Seattle on September 28, 2001. A long-time Boeing employee, Julia enjoyed many outdoor activities, arts and crafts, traveling and working in her home and yard. She was a generous and caring lady with a wonderful sense of style and humor, and beautiful smile and a kindness of heart for helping others. At her request, there will be no services. In keeping with Julia's heart, memorials may be made to the American Red Cross or Children's Hospital. GREENWOOD FUNERAL HOME (Obit dated 09/30/2001.)
Helen Irene (Donahue) TARRANT
Born on July 15, 1921 in the house behind the firehouse at 73rd and Greenwood. passed away on October 1, 2001. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, George Michael; a very dear friend, Dorothy Norton, who cared for Helen for ten years during her illness; a sister, Margaret Davis of Lafayette, CA; and many nieces and nephews. Cryptside Service Friday, October 5th, at 2 p.m. at Acacia cemetery. Mass for Mrs. Tarrant will be celebrated Wednesday, October 10th, at 10 a.m. at Assumption Catholic Church, 3214 N. E. 62nd St., Seattle. Hoffner Fisher & Harvey Remembrances may be made to Medic One, 325 9th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104.
Barbara Brygger TAYLOR
December 24, 1914 - September 28, 2001
Barbara Brygger Taylor was born in Seattle, Wa. to Albert and Leila Mary Brygger. She was the grand daughter of Johan and Anna S. Brygger, an early Seattle pioneer family that settled in Ballard in 1876. She attended Queen Anne High School and the University of Washington, earning her B.A. in Music and affiliating with Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority. Mrs. Taylor was an avid gardener, pursued an interest in photography and maintained a lifelong interest and dedication to her music. She belonged to the Seattle Garden Club and Lake Washington Garden Club and contributed historical memorabilia to the Nordic Museum. Above all else she was devoted to her family. She is survived by her husband of 21 years Harold, her sister Elaine Green Eldridge, her brother James Brygger and nine children: Mary Schneidler and husband David, Brian McMahon and wife Cynthia, Bill McMahon and wife Gene, Pat McMahon, Tim McMahon and wife Cynthia, Jaqueline Pratt and husband James, Jonathon Baker and wife Jean, Robert Taylor and wife Nancy, and Richard Taylor. Mrs. Taylor's family also includes 18 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that remembrances be made to The Nature Conservancy, 217 Pine, Suite 1100, Seattle, WA. 98101. Tel. 206-343-4344. Memorial Service on Saturday, October 6, 2001 at 11 a.m. in the Thomsen Chapel at St. Mark's Cathedral, 1245 10th E., Seattle. (Obit dated 10/02/2001.)
Doris Jean Warnette VANN-WEST
Doris Jean Warnette Vann-West was born on November 7, 1933 and passed away on October 1, 2001.
Viewing will be offered on Saturday, October 6, 2001 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. at Bonney-Watson on Capitol Hill, 1732 Broadway. (Obit dated 10/03/2001.)
Mary VOLK
Born December 1, 1930 in Mott, North Dakota; died September 26, 2001 in SeaTac, Washington at the age of 70 years. Mary is survived by her husband of 51 years, Edward Volk, six children, Ronald, Roger and Robert Volk, Deborah Heacox, Lori Kelley and Kathryn Wicklander; eleven grandchildren, Jacob, Crystal, Lisa, Travis, Brandon, Zachary, Samantha, Shelby, Sebastian, Leslie and Nicholas; sister, Elizabeth DeHan and five brothers, Michael, Joseph, Sebastian, Dominic and Clarence Klein. Rosary Sunday, September 30 at 7 p.m. at Bonney-Watson Washington Memorial, 16445 Pacific Hwy. S. SeaTac. Funeral Mass Monday, October 1st at 11 a.m. at St. Thomas Catholic Church, 4415 S. 140th St. Tukwila. Burial to follow at Gethsemane Catholic cemetery, Federal Way. (Obit dated 09/28/2001.)
Rose Mary C. WAGONER
When the Roman matron Cornelia, mother of the soon-to-be famous Gracchi brothers, was scorned for her simple lifestyle and her lack of jewels, she put her arms around her children and said, "These are my jewels." To Rose Mary Wagoner, her eight children were her jewels, and to us, she was a pearl of great price. A true child of the Depression, she was a proud graduate of Roosevelt High School and later graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Washington. During her years on campus she was a loyal member of the Newman Club and the Young Ladies Institute. Later, she earned her masters in Classics, and maintained a lifelong involvement with the scholars of the University of Washington Classics Department. We children grew up hearing lines of Vergil, Shakespeare, and Yeats, spouting as naturally from her lips as others hear. "Wash your hands and eat your supper." We thought everyone knew that an ungrateful child was "sharper than a serpent's tooth." She embedded in us a love for our Irish heritage and the richness of the English language. Widowed at an early age and left with eight children, Rose Mary went back to school at the U. of W., updated her teaching certificate, and became a much loved teacher of Latin, English, and World History at Holy Angels High School. Later, she taught for many years at Kennedy High School, inspired by the leadership of Principal John Goodwin. During these busy years, she coached debate and introduced her students to the Junior Classical League, and eventually became State Chairman of that organization. Also active in the American Classical League, she published articles in the Classical Journal and became National Secretary of that prestigious organization. Rose Mary loved involving her students with the classics (many a Roman banquet she did plan), and left a rich legacy, not only for the young people she taught, but for her children and grandchildren as well. Two more generations of teachers have followed her lead, and thousands of students in Washington State have been affected in some way by her love of literature, classic mythology, and the English language. When she retired from teaching, she resumed classes at the University of Washington, studying for the delight of it. She filled her Irish thirst for learning with classes in English literature, Greek and Roman classics, and Medieval studies. So great was her expertise, that professors asked her to translate obscure texts of Medieval Latin. She considered this task a privilege and was proud to do it. She traveled extensively in England and her beloved Ireland and studied at both Oxford and Cambridge. preceded in death by her husband Buster in 1961, Rose Mary successfully raised eight children: Rose Mary (Hagevig), John, Margaret (Garrison), Catherine (Nance), Helen (Knox), Cecilia, Barbara (Jones) and Dorothy (Parsons). She gave thanks for fifteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister, Helen McNerney. As Rose Mary Dwyer, she was a charter member of St. Catherine's Church in Seattle, and she lived in that parish all of her life. She gave unstintingly of her time as a volunteer to the church as a member of the Altar Society, Eucharistic Minister, and as a reader at Mass. She was President of both St. Catherine's Mothers' Club and the Blanchet Mothers' Club where she worked hard to raise funds to buy books for the Blanchet library. Rose Mary gave her children the drive to succeed and was happiest when they were top sellers of The World's Finest Chocolate, good students, and busily involved in the wonderful Blanchet musicals directed by Dr. Maury Sheridan. As far as she was concerned, no sacrifice was too great in support of Catholic education. During her last two years, Rose Mary resided at The Hearthstone at Green Lake, not far from where she grew up as a girl. Her children thank all the nurses and caregivers for the loving quality of the service she received there. Joseph Campbell, the great mythologist once said: "To be a hero means no more and no less that to be human and willing to work at it." To all who knew, Rose Mary Wagoner was a hero in the truest sense of the word, and the circle of her hero's path has led her back to the Alpha and Omega of her faith. Her place in heaven has been prepared; she can sing her beloved Latin hymns with the angels. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Rose Mary Wagoner Scholarship Fund at St. Catherine's School, 8524 8th Ave. N.E., Seattle, WA. 98115. Recitation of the Rosary will be Monday, October 1, 2001, 7 p.m. at Hoffner Fisher & Harvey Chapel Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, October 2, 2001 at 9 a.m. at St. Catherine Church. Interment, Holyrood cemetery. (Obit dated 10/01/2001.)
