August 2007

Valerie was born June 10, 1834, in Hoquiam to William and Lillian Sutherland. She graduated from Hoquiam High School, class of 1952. She was married in 1954 to her life love and best friend, William Ditty. She studied journalism at the University of Washington, and had a lifetime love of linguistics easily seen in her passion for crossword puzzles.

Val had a flair for art and was accomplished in metal sculpture.

Prellwitz, Jr

George Raymond Prellwitz, Jr., age 44, beloved son, brother and best friend, passed away July 27, 2007, after complications from pneumonia. George was born August 22, 1962, in Renton. He spent most of his life as a floral designer. His biggest dedication was helping others. He is survived by his father and stepmother, George and Charlotte Prellwitz; best friend Darrell and five dogs; brother Michael; sisters Patty, Joyce, Joanne, Diane and Jeanie; and numerous nieces and nephews.

An extraordinary and generous lady, Maxine was born in Hoquiam on March 22, 1915. She lived in Hoquiam with her brother Karl and her sisters Geraldine and Carmen and their parents. After graduating from Hoquiam High School she attended business school.

In March 1939 she married Frederick Joseph Le Penske, Jr. She continued to work in Hoquiam but spent many weekends and months at Longmire on Mt. Rainier. Fred was in the Army and they lived at Fort Lawton when son Fred was born.

Almy "Scotty" Burke passed away July 22, 2007, in the presence of her husband and her two children. Scotty is survived by her loving husband. Jack, her son Shawn, her daughter Shannon, her grandsons Jesse and Kevin Jr., many nieces and nephews and dear friends.

She fought hard but lost her battle with Spindel Cell, a rare and aggressive cancer.

Scotty was born on a ranch near Mildred, Montana, on Oct. 27, 1923, to Jesse and Elizabeth Trafton.