Obituaries

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.

Nora was peacefully taken to Heaven on July 28, 2006, where she joined her late husband, Jim, and eldest son Dennis.

Nora was born in Seattle on Feb. 8, 1931, to Robert and Myrtle Fullerton. Experiencing a hard life growing up, she promised herself that her children and their children would have a better life. She gave exactly that, bestowing upon her family, as well as her friends, her strength, kindness and a love that no other could give.

1931 - 2006

Grant Olson was born on March 9, 1931, in Mirror, Alberta, Canada. He was the youngest child of four. Grant grew up in Mirror, went to school there, but was also very active helping his dad on their farm.

In the early fifties, he joined the aviation branch of the Navy and was stationed in Kansas but also had occasion to be in Colon, Panama, working as a driver for the commander.

Susan J. (McGee) Allred of Lilliwaup, Mason County, died unexpectedly on Sunday, Aug. 13, 2006, at Valley Medical Center in Renton. She was 62 years of age.

Sue was born on Oct. 12, 1943, in Tonasket, Wash., the daughter of Vincent Paul and Catherine (Welch) McGee. She married Jay C. Allred on Feb. 19, 1966. They lived in the Top Hat area of South Seattle for over 30 years.

Following their retirement in 2000, Sue and Jay moved from their Seattle home to Lilliwaup, where they were active members of their community, the Colony Surf club.

Nora was peacefully taken to Heaven on July 28, 2006 where she joined her late husband, Jim, and eldest son, Dennis.

Nora was born in Seattle on February 8, 1931 to Robert and Myrtle Fullerton. Experiencing a hard life growing up, she promised herself that her children and their children would have a better life. She gave exactly that, bestowing upon her family, as well as her friends, her strength, kindness and a love that no other could give.

Joseph Edward McQuade, born in Litchville, North Dakota, on November 17, 1919, as the second child to Martin L. McQuade and Olga A. Nelson-McQuade, passed away on August 2, 2006, at the age of 86.

There were nine McQuade children in all. Marvin was born first (now deceased), Joe, John (also deceased), Melford, Pete, Norma, Pat and Patsy (twins) and Jeannie.

Born February 9, 1938 in Watertown, SD, and passed away August 4, 2006 in Seattle, Washington at the age of 68. Dottie is survived by her Daughter Jodie Dobson and son-in-law David Dobson of Spokane, Washington, Six grandchildren, and one great grandchild of Spokane, Washington. One brother Jim and sister in law Jean Gabert of Watertown SD, her step father George Comonelle of Seattle, Washington. One sister Shirley Pratt and her husband Ernest of Watertown, SD., The Miller and Knoxx families of Seattle, Many friends and family members of Seattle, and all of the grand kids on the hill.

June 26, 1949 - August 5, 2006

In loving memory of a devoted husband, father, brother and friend. Son of the late William Danielson and Shelia May Wahlgren. Former wife of 25 years Sabina Lucille Gross, father of Richard James (mother Cyndi Wanzer), Charles Everett (mother Lorriane Tucker), Francis Julian and Anthony Roger Gross, brothers to Gary A.