Obituaries

Born and raised in San Francisco, Calif., Betty passed away suddenly on January 15, 2007.

She graduated from San Francisco State University. While teaching in Lafayette, Calif., she married William "Bill" Bowman. They moved to Normandy Park in 1963. Betty taught in the Highline School District and then became a Systems Analyst for Boeing for 11 years.

Betty will always be remembered as a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

Marion D. Gates, 87, died January 8, 2007, in Des Moines, WA. She was born on June 24, 1919, in Kansas City, MO. The first half of Marion's life was difficult and painful, but the second half was her life's dream. In 1960 her life changed dramatically. She took a job as a sales clerk at the May Company department store and quickly worked her way up to assistant manager. She stayed there until she retired 25 years later. In 1961 she went to a square dance class and met Jack. On July 11, 1964, they were married and had a square dance reception.

Betty Jane Markwith died peacefully on Jan. 3, 2007, surrounded by her loved ones. Betty was born in Martinez, California in 1919 and moved to the Federal Way area with her family in the mid 1960's. Her accomplishments include singing and directing church choirs, retiring as a bus driver of the Federal Way School district, and her joy of painting. Grateful for having shared Betty's life are her children, Jennifer White and her husband Randy, Jeff Markwith and his wife Karen, 6 Grandchildren, 1 Great granddaughter, and many dear friends.

Marion D. Gates, 87, died January 8, 2007, in Des Moines, WA. She was born on June 24, 1919, in Kansas City, MO. The first half of Marion's life was difficult and painful, but the second half was her life's dream. In 1960 her life changed dramatically. She took a job as a sales clerk at the May Company department store and quickly worked her way up to assistant manager. She stayed there until she retired 25 years later. In 1961 she went to a square dance class and met Jack. On July 11, 1964, they were married and had a square dance reception.

Beloved Mother and Grandmother Lifelong resident of West Seattle passed away Dec. 24, 2006. She leaves behind daughter, Jean Sellars; grandchildren, Kim, Bill (Carla) and Mike; 5 great grandchildren and 8 great great grandchildren and she will be missed by many close friends. Memorial Service to be held in the spring when it is warmer and the flowers are blooming. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. To send a message to the family please visit www.mem.com. Arrangements entrusted to Forest Lawn Funeral Home & Cemetery.

On December 27, 2006 at the age of 76, Margaret (Marki) Kaiser joined her beloved husband, Bob, of 45 years in heaven. Marki loved life and always fought for the underdog. Her family and extended family were most important to her. She cherished and proudly displayed photographs of them throughout he home. Marki leaves behind her daughter, Shawn and husband Lonnie Thelen, her step-granddaughter, Jeanne and her many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Marki was retired from Stusser Electric where she spent many years as their Customer Service Manager.

Long-time West Seattle resident Marjorie Wylde Delsman, age 97, died in her home on January 2, 2007. The daughter of Pearl and Samuel Wylde, who immigrated to West Seattle from Canada and England respectively, Marjorie was born on March 7, 1909, in the family home on 47th Ave S.W. Her grandfather, Samuel Wylde, founded Novelty Mill flour Company in 1893 and developed it into a prosperous family business shipping "Excellent Flour' to Alaska and Asia. The mill was located Where Salty's Seafood Grill on Alki is today.

A World War II veteran of the United States Army and Army Air Corps, Cap Prier was born February 4, 1925, in Roslyn, Washington, and passed peacefully in his sleep December 19, 2006, in Las Vegas at Nathan Adelson Hospice.

A 1943 graduate of Queen Anne High School and an attendee at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, while in the Army Air Corps, Cap spent most of his life in Seattle. He was a successful business owner of an ice arena, the Burien Ice Chalet.

Born February 7, 1916-Died December 21, 2006, Survived by her brother, Leonard; and many nieces and nephews; relatives in Finland, Sweden and Norway, and many dear and cherished friends. In the business world Elizabeth was ahead of her time; she worked in the movie distribution industry for over thirty years, bringing entertainment to Alaska and Washington. She was a past president of the Seattle Sacajawea Chapter of the National Secretaries Association International 1958-59, active in the Order of Runeberg, Lodge #101, and a founding member of the Swedish Finn Historical Society.

Adelaide M. (Bursch) Danielson went home to be with the Lord on December 30, 2006. She was born in Minneapolis on May 2, 1914 to Frank and Hilda Bursch. Beloved wife of 64 years to Earl and loving mother of Karen (Richard) Jaenicke, Carol (Jerry) Sanders and David (Ginette) Danielson. She will also be greatly missed by nine grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, and cherished in-laws, nieces, nephews and friends.

During her 92 years she worked as a munitions inspector during WWII, played on a girls' baseball team, loved to travel, including Hemet and countries outside the U.S.