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Dorothy J. PRATT
Age 89. Born October 12, 1912, passed away November 9, 2001. preceded in death by her husband Milfred D. Pratt 1965. Survived by her sister Venetta Mitchell; son David (Karen) Pratt, grandchildren Duane and Robert Pratt and Tamara (Jason) Everett; daughter Jeanette (Warren) Gregory, grandchildren, Vincent and Jason Gregory; daughter Cindy Sherwood, grandchildren Ryan, Marleah and Jessica Sherwood; stepdaughter Doris (Hugh) Nelson; and five great grandchildren. (Obit dated 11/13/2001.)
Emilie Fredrika PUTT
Born in Spokane, WA. on November 23, 1915 to Norman Ned Pfifer and Selma Munger Pfifer, Emilie Putt passed away on November 7, 2001 in Seattle, WA. Her mother moved to Seattle with Emilie and her brother, Norman Ned Pfifer, after her father died. During World War II, she was a telephone operator in San Diego. She met and married
Charles Putt in 1943. During his service as a Marine, Emilie moved to Seattle and worked there as a Westinghouse telephone operator. Later she became a court clerk with King County Superior Court. She was Judge Warren Chan's court clerk for 18 years and retired in 1988. Her husband of 41 years died in 1984. Emilie loved collecting miniature perfume bottles and watching babies. She is survived by her nephew, James Pfifer of Whidbey Island, WA., and will be greatly missed by her many friends who knew and loved her. A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, November 16, 2001 at 10:30 a.m. at Sunset Hills Memorial Park, 1575 - 145th Pl. S.E., Bellevue, WA. Memorials may be sent to Make A Wish Foundation, PO Box 29119, Phoenix, AZ. 85038, or to your favorite charity. Arrangements by Bonney-Watson Capitol Hill. (Obit dated 11/15/2001.)
Beatrice L. READER
Sequim resident, died November 8, 2001 at age 89. Mrs. Reader was born April 5, 1912 in Dick ey, North Dakota to Emma and Adam Ebert. She had four sisters and one brother, all de ceased. She was married
to Paul Reader on Au gust 21, 1935 in Aberdeen, South Dakota. The Readers recently celebrated their 66th Anniversary with a family reunion at the Sequim Elks Club. The couple moved to Seattle, WA, in 1936. During WWII Beatrice worked in the shipyard as a journeyman sheet-metal worker. After the war ended she went to work for Fred Meyer for 10 years. After her husband's retirement from the Seattle Police Department, they moved to Sequim in 1968. Beatrice enjoyed gardening, fishing, hunting, and doing needlework. Her hand quilted patchwork quilts won ribbons at the Clallam County Fair. She attended Faith Lutheran Church. Survived by her husband Paul Reader; and numerous nieces & nephews. Visitation Thursday, November 15th from 10 a. m. to 5 p.m. at Sequim Valley Chapel. Services Friday, November 16th at 11 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, 4th & Cedar in Sequim, WA, officiated by Pastor Shawn Hazel. Entombment in the Mausoleum at Mt. Angeles Memorial Park. Family suggests donations be made to charity of choice. Arrangements Sequim Valley Chapel. (Obit dated 11/13/2001.)
Gervais REED
1926-2001
A Memorial Service for Gervais Reed will be held Tuesday, November 20 at 3 p.m. at University Unitarian Church, 6556 35th Avenue N.E., Seattle. (Obit dated 11/12/2001.)
Carolyn Tomandl RENHALDSON
Born February 5, 1906 in Bee, Nebraska.
passed away on November 6, 2001 in Bothell, Washington.
She was a longtime resident of Crownhill.
Funeral Service will be held on Monday, November 12, 2001 at 12 Noon, Evergreen-Washelli Funeral Home, 11111 Aurora Ave. N., Seattle. (Obit dated 11/10/2001.)
Harold N. RITLAND
Born in Dodgeville, Wisconsin on June 26, 1923, Dr. Harold Nelson Ritland passed away November 4, 2001 from complications due to diabetes. Harold spent his early years in Wisconsin and Minnesota, graduating from St. Olaf College in 1944. After serving in the Navy, he earned his doctorate in physics at the University of Washington and astronomy at California Lutheran University, and worked at Corning Glass Works, Lockheed, Northrop, and Boeing. Harold left Boeing in 1976 and finished his career as a consultant, advising on defense issues and developing a reputation for unconventional thinking and concise writing. Harold married
Mavis I. Gordon in 1945, and moved to Seattle in 1949. After interludes in New York state and California, he returned with his family to the Northwest in 1964, residing in Bellevue, Seattle and most recently Issaquah. Harold loved the outdoors, enjoying skiing, hiking, and camping, inspiring in his children a love of the outdoors. He was generous with sharing his interests, resources, and point-of-view with those around him, as Scoutmaster, faithful Democrat and political observer, and devoted father. After retirement in the early 1990's, Harold resumed his boyhood passion for birdwatching, repeatedly visiting wildlife refuges coast- to-coast, building a lifelist that eventually exceeded 677 birds, including 336 in Washington state. Harold is survived by his sister Ruth Larson; five sons, Keith, Ken, Kermit (Carol), Kevin and Kerry, and seven grandchildren, Jessica, Kelsey, Lisa, Kyle, Laura, Kelvin, and Linnea. His charming and loving wife Mavis, and brothers Raymond and Cliff preceded him in death in 1984, 1952 and 1975, respectively. A Memorial Service and Reception will be held at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 4315 129th Place S.E., Bellevue, WA. on Saturday, November 17 at 11 a.m. Family suggests that remembrances be made to the Seattle Audubon Society, 8050 35th Ave. N.E., Seattle, WA. 98115. (Obit dated 11/11/2001.)
Sherman V. ROGERS
Born March 10, 1917, in Oakland, CA., to Margaret and Henry Rogers. Died in Bellevue on November 1, 2001.
preceded in death by his parents, older brother Harry Rogers, and his wife Anne.
He is survived by his older brother Stephen Rogers and stepchildren Jacqueline Lantz, Caroline Ellison, and Christopher Nyhus.
Sherm requested no services. (Obit dated 11/11/2001.)
Frank Anthony ROPPO
Age 60. Survived by wife Catherine; sons Mark (Lori), Frank (Jenny), Todd (Jennifer); step daughters Sheri and Michelle Sipin, Susan Wick (Craig); step son Charlie Marquard (Bonnie); nine grandchildren; brother Joseph (Marilyn) Roppo. Also numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation Friday, November 16, 2 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, November 17, 2001 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Columbia Funeral Home, Seattle.
PLEASE NOTE: Memorial Service to be announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Franciscan Hospice, P.O. Box 1502, Tacoma, WA 98401-9836.
Barbara Jean ROSSOS
A Funeral Service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, November 16, 2001 in Lincoln Memorial Park Funeral Home in Portland, Oregon for Barbara Jean Rossos, who died November 10 at the age of 61. Barbara was born August 28, 1939 in Tacoma, Washington to Adam and Minnie Kluss. She moved to the Portland area in the fall of 1948. She retired in 1995 when she was working as a secretary for Centennial High School in Portland. In 1977, she married
Chris Rossos. Barbara loved gardening, especially flowers. She loved all kinds of flowers and loved tending to them. She also enjoyed crafts and traveling. She recently returned from a trip to Norway. Her favorite vacations spots were those spent in the sun, on the beach. The loved the ocean. Barbara's most prized and cherished thing to do was to spend time with her family, particularly her grandchildren. Barbara is survived by her husband, Chris; son, Steven Davis; daughters, Lynn Boyanovsky and Cheryl O'Neil; step-sons, Mark Rossos and Dan Rossos; brother, Walter Kluss; sister, Nancy Kluss; 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Family ask that remembrances be to the American Heart Association. Interment
in Willamette National cemetery. (Obit dated 11/15/2001.)
Roberta (Baltazor) SALINAS
passed away November 9, 2001, to join her father, Robert Baltazor.
Born June 20, 1956.
Survived by her loving son, Benjamin Salinas, mother Nancy Baltazor, brothers Brad and Steve Baltazor, and grandmother Mary Cross.
Private family services.
Remembrances to Black Diamond Historical Society, P.O. Box 232, Black Diamond, WA. 98010. (Obit dated 11/12/2001.)
Ann SATURNINI
Born January 6, 1915 in Renton, died November 12, 2001 in Renton at age 86.
She is survived by her husband George Saturnini, Renton and two sisters Edith Jorgenson and Adele Bostone, Wenatchee.
Funeral Services Saturday, (11/17), 11 a.m. at FAULL-STOKES MORTUARY, Renton Memorials to Renton, Medic One. (Obit dated 11/15/2001.)
Willard G. (Bill) SCHEEVEL
Born November 25, 1914 went peacefully to be with the Lord at the age of 86 on November 11, 2001. He was a resident at Anderson House Assisted Living in Shoreline, WA. Before returning to Washington in May, he lived in Apache Junction, AZ. for 16 years following his retirement as an appliance serviceman from Conklin Appliance in Lynnwood, WA. Bill was a quiet, content person who loved the Lord Jesus Christ with all his heart. He is survived by his wife, Doris Scheevel, three sons, their wives and a daughter; Bill (Dorothy) Scheevel of Prescott, AZ., Larry (Virginia) Scheevel of Seal Beach, CA., David (Maxine) Scheevel of Woodinville, WA., and Charlotte Grooters of Lake Forest Park, WA. Also surviving are 14 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren, and four sisters, Mildred Miller of Preston, MN., Ethel Sears of LeRoy, MN., Dorene (Mrs. John) Speers of Rochester, MN., and Marlys Wiste of Stewartville, MN. preceded in death by sister Verna Vrieze. Funeral Services at Beck's Funeral Home in Edmonds, WA. on Thursday, November 15, 2001 at 1 p.m. Burial to follow at Edmonds Memorial cemetery. Remembrances suggested to Gideon's International, Lynnwood Camp, PO Box 394, Lynnwood, WA. 98046-0394. (Obit dated 11/13/2001.)
