Obituaries

Cheerful to the end, Shirley passed away August 5, 2005 from High Grade Lymphoma. She was born in Auburn, Washington on June 5, 1921 to Arthur and Blanche Rasmussen.

Elmer went home to be with his Lord and with his wife on Aug. 3, 2005. He was married 54 years to Mildred (Millie) who preceded him in death in 2001.

Estalene Beatrice (Brace) Rinnert passed away peacefully, on July 7, 2005, in Gig Harbor. She was age 87.

CAVINESS

On July 23, 2005, Virgie Caviness passed away, leaving a legacy of her life in both family members and business accomplishments.

Gertrude Kolstead, a 91-year-old resident of West Seattle, passed away July 31, 2005. Gertrude was born June 16, 1914 in Ellensburg, WA. She came to West Seattle in 1934 when she married and never left. Gertrude graduated from Broadway High School and Griffin-Murphy Business College.

Lost her battle with cancer. Born: August 26, 1933, Rosenthal-Chortitza, Ukraine, Died July 29, 2005, Seattle, WA. 41 year resident of West Seattle. Survived by children: Victor (Sandy, Brie, Colton) Karla (Chuck), Mark (Kristen), Erik, (Jen, Destry, Marina, Dakota). Services held 8/3/05.

Passed away at Evergreen Hospice July 26, 2005. Born Aug. 26, 1928 in Puyallup, Washington to parents Esther and Claude Beadell.

Arthur Stephen "Steve" Amende, age 55, passed peacefully on July 28, 2005, at his home.

John Redington, age 71, was born July 23, 1934 in Oxford, Idaho and passed away July 23, 2005 in Auburn, Washington. John was a beloved brother of Louise Alexander (Tom) and Patricia McKee. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. There will be no Memorial Service at John's request.

Brian was born January 16, 1952, and died on July 24, 2005.