Obituaries

Henry M. Gran, 89, passed away on August 17, 2006, at the Carol's Country Cottages in Federal Way, Wash. He was born on August 17, 1917, to Theodore and Betsy Gran in Glasgow, Mont., as the fifth of nine children. He attended school in Glasgow and Miles City, Mont., where he graduated high school in 1935.

He had various jobs in Miles City until 1942, after his marriage to Ella Neumann, when they moved to Seattle and were employed at Boeing Aircraft Co. during World War II.

Born in Tacoma, Wash., Oct. 17, 1928. Died in Burien, Wash., Aug. 19, 2006.

Jacob was a loving husband and father.

On August 24, 2006, Kimberly Ann Glenzer (Kimmer) was suddenly taken from our lives. Kimmer touched many people with her kindness, love and innocence. The love she brought to all of us carries us through these difficult times.

Born April 3, 1962 in Honolulu, Hawaii, Kim grew up in Burien, Wash. Graduated from Kennedy High School in 1980.

She leaves behind her partner and best friend John Hostak; her loving shadows Cody and Tara; her mother Sheila A.

William David Smith was born on October 7, 1940 in Cresco, IA. Later the family moved to Kingman, AZ. Bill served in the National Guard from 1959-1967. He served in the Pacific.

After his tour he came to Seattle. Bill enjoyed dancing at the Mountaineers Club as well and the Seattle Center.

He worked at Alaska Copper and Brass. He was member of Teamsters. He was a member of the Eagles, and enjoyed Karaoke and dancing.

He danced to a unique rhythm that will always be remembered.

William passed away May 31, 2006.

April 22, 1908 - August 7, 2006

At the age of 98 Willa passed away, she is preceded in Death by her husband Fred and son Doug. She is survived by a stepdaughter Diane and nephews and a number of close friends. Willa moved to West Seattle in 1957 and has lived there until her death on August 7, 2006.

At her request funeral services were private and for family and close friends only.

Arnold William Jarvimaki, 85 passed away on August 4, 2006 in Coupeville, Washington. He was born in Shell Lake Township, Minnesota on December 26, 1920 to Eino and Anna (Longfos) Jarvimaki. He was the oldest of five children and he grew up learning to speak both Finnish and English languages.

He was worker in the production of Copper for Victory at the Anaconda Copper Mining Company in Butte, Montana and served in the Army as an infantryman where he was awarded a bronze medal for good conduct.

Arnold worked in heavy construction and was a licensed powderman.

Long time resident Jimmie Dawson McClenaghan passed away on August 16th at the age of 81.

Born January 22, 1925 in Garnett, Kansas, Jimmie was the eldest child of Aubrie Dias and Edna Belle Dawson McClenaghan.

A graduate of Selah High School in 1943, Jimmie began service in the United States Navy immediately after graduation. While in the service he was stationed in the South Pacific.

Upon completion of his military service Jimmie enrolled at Yakima Junior College where he studied for two years.

Born March 9, 1917 in Seattle, Washington to Andrew and Lucia Fasevich. Passed away peacefully on August 9, 2006. She was a graduate of Beacon Hill Grade School, Franklin High School (Class of '35), and Wilson Business College. Preceded in death by her husband Alex, whom she was married to for 56 years. She and her husband owned and operated High Point Shoe Repair, in West Seattle, for 35 years. She is survived by her sons, Philip (Jeny), of CA and Robert Sr.

Wilson Eugene Dillon, 79, died July 17, 2006 in Seattle, WA. He was born January 16, 1927 in Dewitt, AR. to Jessie (Stilley) and Homer Dillon and was raised in Dewitt.

He is survived by his loving wife Joyce, treasured father of Nanette M. Mead (Steve); and Shawn A Dillon. Loving grandfather to Christina M.

Joann Veit Hughes died Aug. 13, 2006. She was born April 27, 1920, in Union City, Indiana. At 23, after graduating from Indiana University, she came west to share married life with Joe Hughes of Ellensburg, Wash. She grew to love the Northwest and consider it her home. In 1954, she moved to Seattle where she began a 40-year career in the Highline School District.