Obituaries

Ira was born December 18, 1916 in Lincoln, Nebraska. He died peacefully at home October 31, 2006. He was the son of Ira and Myrtle (Heacock) Johns and attended Kearny State Teachers College, Kearny, Nebraska. Ira moved to Seattle in 1939 where he met and married his wife of 63 years Helen (James) in 1943. Ira worked for the Boeing Company for 38 years, from which he retired as an outside quality control supervisor in 1979. Ira was a member of Hope Lutheran Church, the Seattle Milk Fund, West Seattle Promenaders and Boeing Retirees.

March 19, 1910 - October 8, 2006

Our beloved mother and grandmother passed away peacefully October 8, 2006. Evelyn was born March 19, 1910 in Deer Lodge, Montana. In 1937 she and her husband Joe made West Seattle their homestead, they owned Artic Ice Cream Store at the West Seattle junction and in 1948 built Arctic Ice Cream Novelties on Rainier Avenue. Evelyn spent 69 years in the West Seattle Area making many friends and acquaintances. She is preceded in death by an infant daughter and her beloved husband, Joe S. Jacobson who passed away in 1987.

August 11, 1926 - October 28, 2006

Born Helen Jewell in Everly, Iowa. Beloved mother to all the children in her life, she will be missed by everyone who knew her. All of our lives have been enriched by her inner beauty and her wisdon. Preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, John M.

Age 19

Our beloved daughter, sister and friend left us too soon due to a tragic car accident on October 16. Lindsey was born on August 10, 1987 and attended Hope Lutheran grade school, Madison Middle School, West Seattle High School and South Seattle Middle

College. She loved her family, friends and her dog Bagel. She is survived by her parents, Bob and Lisa, brother Blake (Danielle Yanda), grandmother Pat Yerg

and many Aunts, Uncles and Cousins.

Louise M. Uhlman died in a fatal car accident the morning of October 28, 2006.

Born June 22, 1942, in North Dakota, Louise loved the Pacific Northwest, where she lived for 44 years. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, James M. Uhlman, who passed in April, 1991.

Louise was an avid supporter of the Pacific Northwest Ballet, the Seattle Opera House and the TAG Theater.

Hoagland, Jr.

Bill Hoagland went to be with Christ on Oct. 7, 2006, from the effects of a series of strokes. He had just celebrated his 82nd birthday.

He is survived by his wife and love, Letha; and his two sons Sidney (Betty) and Peter (Sherri Pocock); as well as three grandchildren he loved very much: Matthew, Sara and Jonathan. Bill is also survived by his brother James (Carol) Hoagland, of Palos Verdes Estates, Calif., and two nieces.

A Celebration of Bill's life will be held at John Knox Presbyterian Church, 109 S.W. Normandy Road, Burien, on Friday, Nov.

Feb. 19, 1972- Oct. 24, 2006

Brilliant, witty, and loved by all who knew him. Hans fought his cancer with courage and strength. He kept his positive attitude and his bravery inspired us all.

He was a graduate of Mt. Rainier High School, Seattle University, and UC Berkeley Haas School of Business.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy Suh; his mother, Billie Grande; and his brothers Dodd and Kurt and his sister, Ann Knapp.

A celebration in memory of Hans was held Saturday, Oct. 28, at Southminster Presbyterian Church in Des Moines.

Robert (Bob) J. Fulford, 66, passed away November 1, 2006, in Federal Way.

Bob was born October 20, 1940, in St Paul, Minn. His family moved to Burien when he was five years old. He was raised in Burien. He attended Sunnydale Elementary, Puget Sound Junior High and Highline High School.

He never moved far from the home. He raised his family in Des Moines.

Son of Charlotte; beloved husband of 44 years of Mary; father of David, Kenny and Nancy; grandfather of Katie, Alex, Jessica and Chase. He was always willing to help people whether he knew them or not.

"Old Fossil" was born March 28, 1918 in Longwood, Wisconsin and passed away October 17, 2006 in West Seattle at the age of 88. Bob was a Ballard High School graduate, WWII Veteran and Retired letter carrier. He was an avid sports fan and active outdoorsman enjoying hiking, fishing and camping.

He was preceded in death, by his wife Doris and is survived by Ronald and Judy Sievert, Jean and Tim Fanton, Ferne Elliot, Jane Nyhus DeCoster, and Gary Sievert.

Memorial services will be held Wednesday, October 25, 1 p.m. at Howden-Kennedy Funeral Home, West Seattle.

William G. Craig, age 96, died September 9 while staying in Virginia

with his daughter and her family.

Mr. Craig was born in Nanaimo, British Columbia in 1910. He moved to

Seattle when he was 18 years old. He was in the printing profession

for many years. He retired, and then became a piano tuner until a

few months ago. He was a violinist and played in several string