November 2007

J. Edwin (Ed) Whitmore
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December 10, 1914 -

November 2, 2007

Ed Whitmore was a man who loved life and lived every day to its fullest. He was an old-fashioned honorable man who took pride in his outstanding problem-solving abilities.

Ed was born in Malta, Montana, to Gertrude McDonald Whitmore and Archie Alden Whitmore. He had one sister, Margaret, and two brothers, Hugh and Bob. In the early 1920s he moved with his family to Washington state and he graduated from Ellensburg High School in 1932. It was in Ellensburg that he met Margery Gould.

Kenneth "Kenny" J.

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September 22, 1918 -

November 3, 2007

Kenny was born in Bellingham, received his BA in Economics from the University of Washington, his law degree from George Washington University Law School and served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He became Assistant United States Attorney for the Western District of Washington and formed the law firm of Selander Espedal Clark and Leavitt. After retiring he served as Chair of the Washington State Bar Senior Lawyers Section.

Kenny died peacefully surrounded by his loving family at his home in Burien.

Curtis A. Butherus

Passed away suddenly Oct. 31, 2007, at the age of 48. He is survived by his wife, Linda, son Ryan and stepdaughter Samantha; his precious granddaughter Emma; mother Faye and father Arthur; three sisters, Judy (Tom).

Joan C. Saintz
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Age 74. Passed away November 1, 2007. Beloved mother of Sharon, Clifford, Deborah and Loren. Loving Grandmother to her seven grandchildren; Kevin, Elizabeth, Khallie, Joshua, Nicholas, Emily and Amanda. Preceded in death by her husband, Clifford, in 1997.

Joan was born and raised in Seattle, graduated from Roosevelt High School and enjoyed horseback riding. She met and married Clifford Saintz of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, on September 19, 1952.

Lora Lake Apartments saved
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The Lora Lake Apartments in Burien, long threatened by the wrecking ball, will open again as an affordable-housing complex.

Burien City Council members approved by a 4-2 vote on Nov. 5 a memorandum of understanding to preserve the 162 vacant units at Lora Lake.

Mayor Joan McGilton and council members Sue Blazak, Jack Block Jr. and Lucy Krakowiak voted yes.

Deputy Mayor Rose Clark and Councilman Gordon Shaw opposed the compromise settlement.

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Memory of Frank Yellam

I was very saddened when, through a mutual friend, I was advised of the passing of Frank Yellam.

For a brief period I was stationed at a World War II Navy base that was at Grand Cayman as an Aerographer. I'm quite sure it was part of the Lend-Lease agreement, assistance helping England early in World War II.

At the time Frank was 22 and a radioman. He was very interested in understanding the people on the island, very curious to learn about the customs of the people even taking his time to observe court cases.

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Election results to be posted on Web site

Visit this Web site for Highline-area results in the Nov. 6 general election.

Races for city council positions in Burien, Normandy Park, Des Moines, SeaTac and Tukwila were decided. Tukwila voters also selected a new mayor.

Voters also selected among candidates to serve on port, school, fire, water and sewer boards.

The print edition of the Times/News was printed before Tuesday's election. Complete results will appear in the Nov. 14 issue.

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