Swaab
October 21, 1926-
December 14, 2006
Johanna Willemina Swaab, age 80, born in the city of Zwolle in The Netherlands on Oct. 21, 1926, passed peacefully on December 14, 2006, in Burien.
Johanna is survived by her husband of 61 years, Philippe S.
George E. Lane was born on September 4, 1921, in Great Falls. Mont. He passed away December 15, 2006, at home in SeaTac at age 85.
George was a native son of Montana and a life-long resident of the Pacific Northwest who served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a member of St.
Harvey Louis Grohs, 83 a long-time resident of Des Moines, passed away on December 17, 2006.
Harvey was born January 21, 1923, in Portland, Ore., where he served on the Portland police department and as a rescue diver for 10 years. Then Harvey moved his family to Seattle in 1957 to open his own business, Harvey's Skin Diving Suits Inc. This was a life-long dream to open his own dive store. He started making his own dive suits for customers and by 1966 was selling suits around the world. Today Harvey's suits are well known world-wide as one of the best.
10/07/64 - 12/08/06
Complications following surgery for lung cancer claimed the life of
Dennis Larson, 42, of Burien. He was born in Seattle, the youngest of
four children, graduated from Ballard HS in 1982, and served four years
in the USAF, attaining the rank of Sgt. Dennis was the dearly loved
son/stepson of Ella and Georg Kjonsvik, and Robert & Devota Larson. He
Born November 24, 1925, in Cheyenne, Wyoming, Ralph James Crews passed away peacefully December 8, 2006, at the age of 81.
Ralph is survived by his brother Bob; his loving wife of 53 years, Laurie; son Scott and wife Kath, daughter Kim and Scott Rapp, and son Brian; and grandchildren Tyler, Morgan and Holly.
He was preceded in death by his parents Ralph and Mabel Crews, brother Rex, and sisters Gerri and Donna.
As a teacher, coach, counselor and vice principal in the Highline School District, he touched the lives of many.
Anida Montgomery, of Seattle, lost her courageous battle with stomach cancer on Dec. 13, 2006, at the age of 49 years.
She was born Jan. 1, 1957, in Fort Frances, Ontario, Canada. She was raised in International Falls, Minn., then moved to Seattle with her husband and three children in 1985.
She was known for her kindness, cheerfulness and loving ways.
Oct. 7, 1965 - Dec. 8, 2006
Complications following surgery for lung cancer claimed the life of Dennis Larson, 42, of Burien. He was born in Seattle, the youngest of four children, graduated from Ballard HS in 1982, and served four years in the USAF, attaining the rank of Sgt. Dennis was the dearly loved son/stepson of Ella and Georg Kjonsvik, and Robert & Devota Larson. He is also survived by two brothers, one sister and their families: Kenneth and Julie Larson (Robert, Melissa and David), David and Lisa Larson (Jacob, Laura and Luke), and Susan Moline (Corey and Josh).
Janice Clark Lipsky, 81, made her transition on December 13, 2006, at her home in Lynden. Janice was born on May 18, 1925 and raised in West Seattle with her sister and two brothers. She graduated from West Seattle High School in 1943. In 1944 she married Garth A. Lipsky at West Seattle Christian Church.
Janice is survived by two daughters, Kathy L. Shadrick , Carol L.
Janice Ennis-Nerison died of unknown causes in West Seattle at a family member's home. She was born on January 7, 1961 in Bremerton,Washington to Cyrus W. and Beverly J. (Disher) Stilwell and was raised in West Seattle. She spent the last ten years in Yuma, Arizona and recently moved back to Seattle to be closer to her family.
Janice was a loving and devoted mother who also loved her three cats. She had a long career as a retail clerk with many loyal and devoted customers.
Jeannette C. Giorgetti, of West Seattle, passed away on December 9, 2006. Her family and loving husband of 63 years, Jack, were by her side. She cherished her time spent with her friends and husband at the Corner Inn of West Seattle. At the time of her passing, she was listening to a recording of Lauren Petrie (piano bar) and her friends at the Corner Inn.
Jeannette was born November 26, 1925 in Greeley, Nebraska to Marea and James Murphy. She attended Licoln High School and lived in Victory Heights.
