Lucille O. Peterson (Lucy) passed away peacefully at Evergreen Hospice in Kirkland, WA, December 2, 2006, after a long struggle with complications from hip surgery.
Born June 25, 1913, at Creosote, Bainbridge Island, she later moved to West Seattle with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.J. Hausman and brother, Claude.
Velva Verna Resser, 90 Green Valley Arizona, formerly of Seattle Washington went home to be with the Lord November 25, 2006. She was born November 18, 1916 in Springdale Arkansas, the daughter of Elbert and Verna Clemmer
She was very involved in volunteer work in Seattle at the VA Hospital and also at Santa Rita Care Center in Green Valley.
Maxine left us peacefully on November 15, 2006 after a full life of 84 years. She leaves behind five daughters (Janice, Joyce, Joan, Karen and Carol), a son (Phillip) and five grandchildren (Adrienne, Adam, Paul, Katelin and Heather), a brother (Everett) as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and many dear friends. She was preceded in death by her husband of 27 years, Edward Tomisser. She will be greatly missed by us all and leaves a legacy of love and support.
Maxine had a number of passions and a true zest for life.
Edna passed away peacefully on November 29th. She was born on May 7, 1920 in Thief River Falls, MN, the 5th of 8 children. She married Borden Sagmoen on June 8, 1942. She is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, her 4 children: Rita, Rick, Sally and Chuck, 8 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Edna's love extended far beyond her family and friends. Her greatest joy was her deep and abiding faith in God.
A memorial serivce will be held on Saturday, December 9th, at 1:00 p.m.
"It went so fast." Age 98. Born December 29, 1907 in Wallacec, Idaho and grew up in Burke, Idaho. Graduated 1928 from U. of Idaho, Moscow with a B.S. Degree in Home Sciences.
Married Wiliam M. Krull September 5, 1933 in Wallace Idaho. Their family came to Seattle in 1937.
Preceded in death November 12, 1995 by beloved husband "Bill". Survived by three children Karl F. (Violet), Dorothy E., and William P. (Hazel). Six grandchildren, losing a seventh grandson John C. at age 17, ten great-grandchildren, and one grea-great-granddaughter.
Born in West Seattle September 15, 1927 to James and Lillian Gracey, the first of four children. Passed away November 1, 2006 at the age of 79 at Virginia Mason Hospital in Seattle, Washington.
Ron's parents lived on 63rd SW and later built a large home on 59th SW where they had 7 trout pools. As a young boy Ron delivered medical prescriptions on his bike for Mr. Ritchie's Alki Drugstore. He attended Alki Elementary and loved playing baseball at Alki ball field. He spent hours fishing on the sound in his little boat he moored under the Alki ferry pilings.
December 26, 1918 - December 4, 2006
Born on December 26, 1918 in Taylor, Washington. At age 13 he became interested in playing the accordion, which became his passion and led him to be chosen by his infantry commander to go in to Special Services to entertain the troops in the European Theatre during WWII. He served three years in the US Army in Europe, including France, Belgium and Germany. In high school he met his sweetheart Marian and on August 30, 1941 they married. They resided on Gatewood Hill in West Seattle for 54 years.
Debbe Fuda passed away suddenly on November 30, 2006 while vacationing in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Debbe was born October 12, 1951 in Seattle to Joe and Doreen Fuda. Preceded in death by Father; Joe, Mother; Doreen, Grandfather; Angelo "Poppie" Gavaria, Grandmother; Mickey "Nana" Gavaria, beloved dog; Buster, and close friend; Brian Mason.
When Debbe was younger she worked with her Dad at Alki Cleaners, and later moved on to Safeway where she met many people that became close friends. Eventually Debbe found a job that she really enjoyed.
John Oliver Christianson died peacefully in his sleep at a Fort Worth, Texas care center on December 5, 2006. He was born on April 30, 1928, the son of Oliver and Marjorie Christianson in Seattle, Washington. He graduated from the University of Washington in 1951 with a bachelor of arts in economics and business. After graduation he serve two years in the U.S. Navy. He started his 45 years of Sales with his one and only company Reynolds Aluminum in California in 1953. While living in San Francisco, CA he met his beloved wife of 47 years, Virginia Hope (Vandre).
Steve Cox was born in Seattle on April 29, 1960, and lost his life in the line of duty on December 2, 2006. He was 46.
He was a loving and devoted husband to his wife, Maria, and the proudest of fathers to his 1-year-old son, Bronson and his stepdaughter Nicole.
Steve will be deeply missed by all whose lives he touched, including his family, the King County Sheriff's Department where he proudly served, and the community of White Center where he was a vital part of their community. Steve will be deeply missed by his loving parents, Ronald E. Cox and Joan E.
