Obituaries

Mrs. Ethel E. McInroy of Joseph, Ore., and formerly of Burien, passed away after a short illness on Aug. 12. She was 97 years old and a descendent of the pioneer Western family who settled in the Duwamish and Boulevard Park areas, and attended the Southern Heights School. She had lived on the same property in Burien for 76 years.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, D.N. McInroy, in January 1991, and by her son, Donald H.

Almost two years after losing his cherished wife, Virginia, Robert Allen Caddock went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2005.

He had a long and successful career at Boeing and served with valor and distinction in World War II.

Patricia DeBiase, 59, of Seattle, passed away Thursday, Aug. 11, 2005.

She was born Oct. 12, 1945, in Tacoma. She had three sons, Jeffery, Matthew (Angie) and Christopher (Vicki) DeBiase, and enjoyed spending time with her four grandchildren, Cloe, Samantha, Sofia and Alyssa. Patricia is also survived by two brothers, Marty and Doug Carter.

Patricia also loved trips to the ocean, spending time with friends and visiting with her mother, Francis Carter. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, 2005, at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 10240 12th Ave.

Wife of 41 years to William E. Walbaum; Mom to Kristi, Marylynn and Nicole; Nana to Alex, Shane, Katelyn and Colby; sister to Malcolm.

At the age of 61, Vicky left this life to be with her parents Gilbert and Gert Rorke and her brother Doug. After a nearly 5-year battle with cancer, peace and comfort were finally hers on August 20th.

A celebration of her life was held on Tuesday, August 30th at St. John's Episcopal Church in West Seattle.

In lieu of flowers please send any donations to the family.

July 7, 1950 - August 4, 2005

We are sorry to report the passing of Robert Daniel Gagnat on August 4, 2005. Rob was born in Eugene, Oregon on July 7, 1950, and moved while very young to West Seattle where he lived with his father Robert (Bob), mother Hazel, and older sister Susan. The family moved to the Sunnydale area in 1957, long before 12th Ave. S became the third runway at SeaTac. During the 1950s and '60s, Sunnydale, with its creeks, small farms and many fields and gullies, was a peaceful and fun place for kids to roam.

WALBAUM

Vicky Deanne Walbaum was the wife of 41 years to William E. Walbaum; Mom to Kristi, Marylynn and Nicole; Nana to Alex, Shane, Katelyn and Colby; and sister to Malcolm.

At the age of 61, Vicky left this life to be with her parents Gilbert and Gert Rorke and her brother Doug. After a nearly five-year battle with cancer, peace and comfort were finally hers on Aug. 20.

A celebration of her life was held on Tuesday, Aug. 30, at St. John's Episcopal Church in West Seattle.

In lieu of flowers, please send any donations to the family.

August PETERSEN

Henry was born Aug. 1, 1911, in Seattle, and passed away Aug. 8, 2005, at the age of 94. He was a veteran of World War II and served in the Merchant Marine. Because of his involvement with the Burien Elks Club, he received awards for outstanding lodge participation and contributions to the Elks Therapy Program for Children.

He resided in Burien with his family for 63 years while he owned and operated the family pharmacy, Mayrand Prescription Drugs in Seattle.

Roy G. McKinney, age 85, passed away on Aug. 22, 2005, in Burien due to lung cancer.

Roy is survived by his two sons, Buck (Maureen) and Danny (Linda) McKinney; a daughter, Vicky Pike; five grandchildren, Amy, Lonny, Joyce, Corey and Chris; seven great-grandchildren; one brother, Harry McKinney (Ruby); two sisters, Lucille Kidd and Louise Nelson (Arne); and numerous nieces and nephews.

Roy was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy, in 1999.

A committal service was held Friday, Aug. 26, 2005, at Bonney-Watson Washington Memorial in SeaTac.

GAGNAT

We are sorry to report the passing of Robert Daniel Gagnat on Aug. 4, 2005. Rob was born in Eugene, Ore., on July 7, 1950, and moved while very young to West Seattle where he lived with his father Robert (Bob), mother Hazel, and older sister Susan. The family moved to the Sunnydale area in 1957, long before 12th Avenue South became the third runway at Sea-Tac Airport.

During the 1950s and the 60s, Sunnydale with its creeks, small farms, and many fields and gullies, was a peaceful and fun place for kids to roam.

October 13, 1930 - August 10, 2005

Audrey died peacefully at home in Burien after a long battle with cancer. She was surrounded by family and friends. She leaves behind her daughter, Pam Abken and granddaughter, Stephanie.

At Audrey's request there will be no service. Donations may be made to Susan B. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.