Obituaries

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.

Lucille O. Peterson (Lucy) passed away peacefully at Evergreen Hospice in Kirkland 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.

Henry Nuss was born December 29, 1918, and died peacefully on December 2, 2006, at Life Care Center in Federal Way.

Henry was born on a small family farm near Sutton, Nebraska, to Jacob Fredrick Nuss and Wilhelmina (Peter) Nuss.

Jason Lee Larson, 33, of Burien, passed away November 15, 2006. He was the son of Robert and Virginia Larson.

Jason is survived by his wife, Serena, niece Jacqueline, and sisters Jolee, Kelly and Robie and their families.

Jason excelled in sports, setting records in cross-country and track-some of which still stand. He loved friends, fishing and his dogs. He is loved and will be missed.

A Memorial service will be held Saturday, Dec. 9, 2006, at 1 p.m. at Normandy Park Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 200 S. 177th St., Seattle.

At age 82, Gerri died peacefully at Highline Medical Center in Burien on Sunday, November 26, 2006. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, William R. Oman.

Gerri is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Janis and Roger Thor; sister Wanda Jones and many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

She retired in 1986 after a long career at The Bon March/.

No services will be held. Remembrances should be sent to Children's Hospital and Medical Center (Children's Hospital Fund), P.O.

"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.