Obituaries

Olive E. Kimball's life spanned over 102 years.

During her childhood she traveled with her family from Oklahoma to Arizona in a covered wagon, then moved to Olathe, Colo., where she rode horseback to school and to piano lessons. After high school, Olive lived with her sister in Ceres, Calif., working in a laundry. She met her husband, Charles C. Kimball, in Ceres and they were married on June 16, 1927, near her family home in Olathe.

Douglas A. Nielsen passed away unexpectedly Sunday, Sept. 10, of heart failure at the age of 66.

He was a life-long resident of the Seattle area. He worked at Solburg Auto Parts, Washington Iron, and 16 years at the Highline School District as a delivery truck driver until he retired Jan. 1, 2002. Doug will always be remembered with a grin on his face and a good joke for the day. No matter where he went, Doug left a trail of friends.

Born June 27, 1982, to September 9, 2006. Loving daughter of Jose and Kathy and sister of Tonya, Shane and Jose (JJ).

Services will be held Saturday, September 23, at 1 p.m. at Foster High School in Tukwila.

Lois passed away at her daughter's home in Vader, Wash., on September 3, 2006.

She was born in Seattle on October 8, 1931, to Oswald and Anna (Andresen) Allison. The sixth of eight children, she is preceded in death by her siblings Clarence Allison, Mae Seguin, Myrtle Kelsey and Gene Allison.

Except for the last four years, Lois lived her entire life in Boulevard Park. She graduated from Highline High School in 1949.

At the age 85, AnnaLee Camerer; comforted by her loving children and grandchildren, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 6, 2006. She loved her family, had a wonderful sense of humor, and brought joy to those she met. She was never judgmental, accepted all who crossed her path and had a heart of generosity and service. She was born in Shawnee Oklahoma in 1921 and grew up loving horses. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband Milton Camerer. They were married in 1940 in Oklahoma City.

Age 92, a long time resident of Vashon Island and Seattle, died peacefully in her sleep on September 7, 2006. Beloved wife of William V. Ralkowski, preceding her in death on October 30 of 1962. Ethel was a devoted mother to three children, five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Their family home on Dolphin Beach, Vashon Island, provided a wonderful environment to raise their sons and daughter, who learned to live life to the fullest, and to love people from all walks of life. Ethel graduated from the University of Washington in 1935 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art.

Dorothy L. Mangan Healy passed away after a long battle with cancer. Dorothy and her children would like to thank everyone for all their help, love and support over the years. She leaves behind her son Bryan Mangan, wife Colleen and grandchildren Caitlin of South Bend, Indiana. Also daughters Susan and Laurel Mangan and granddaughter Shantel Fashaw of Seattle. We would like to thank Dr. Bonnie Takasuki and her wonderful staff and a special thanks to Barbara Briggs and her staff at Highline Hospice. Per her request no services will be held.

Avril M. Lore, nationally and internationally respected Girl Scout for over 63 years and a member of the Friends of Our Cabana in Mexico died unexpectedly September 6th . Avril was instrumental in securing funds for the Our Cabana (Our House) in Mexico. She also helped in finding funds for Girl Scout troops to travel internationally. She was proud to be a Lifetime Member of the Girl Scouts.

Avril was also well-known and loved as a Life Guard and swimming instructor at Evergreen Pool, a career she began at age 58.

Robert J. Dillon, born July 14, 1947, in Merced, Calif., died Aug. 28, 2006, in Seattle.

Bob resided in Boulevard Park for seven years.

He is survived by son Bobbie and granddaughter Nicole, and brother Brian.

Services were at Riverton Crest Cemetery, Tukwila, on Sept. 7.

Avril M. Lore, a nationally and internationally respected Girl Scout for over 63 years and a member of the Friends of Our Cabana in Mexico, died unexpectedly September 6.

Avril was instrumental in securing funds for the Our Cabana (Our House) in Mexico. She also helped in finding funds for Girl Scout troops to travel internationally. She was proud to be a Lifetime Member of the Girl Scouts.

Avril was also well known and loved as a Life Guard and swimming instructor at Evergreen Pool, a career she began at age 58.