Obituaries

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.

Elmer was born in Cairo, Nebraska. Before becoming a resident of the Burien area over 50 years ago, he served his country in North Africa and Italy from 1942 to 1945 while in the Army Air Corps. After moving to Burien, he became well known and respected as a furniture upholsterer.

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

She was born January 12, 1918, to William E. and Margaret (Bowmaker) Brace in Elbert, Colorado. She married Myrven Bridges Rinnert of Kiowa, Colorado, June 29, 1937, in Golden, Colorado.

Myrven and Estalene lived in several places during their 58 years of marriage - Colorado, New Mexico, California and Washington.

CAVINESS

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

Retired for the last 20 years, Caviness, 100, owned and operated the Custom Drapery Company. In her lifetime, born August 14, 1904, she was an accomplished seamstress, short order cook, waitress, wife and mother.

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. She worked at the Bon Marche, various office positions, West Seattle Herald, and helped in the family's business ventures. She was a member of Hiawatha Garden Club and the West Seattle Artist Guild.

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. "It Is Well With Her Soul."

Passed away at Evergreen Hospice July 26, 2005. Born Aug. 26, 1928 in Puyallup, Washington to parents Esther and Claude Beadell. Left behind his wife and high school sweetheart of 54 years; three daughters, Deborah Davis, Sheryl Bannister, Robin Peterson; four grandsons, three granddaughters, three great grandsons;. Sister Betty Grittman, brother Roy Beadell, nieces, nephews, and many friends from H.P.I.C. He was a 1948 graduate of West Seattle High School.

In lieu of flowers, Evergreen Hospice 12822 124th Lane NE, Kirkland, WA 98034. Arrangements at Butterworth.

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

Steve is survived by his mother, Evelyn B.I. Amende; two sisters, Janice Brockway and Kathy Peffer (Doug); two brothers, Larry and Allan Amende; seven nieces and nephews and two great nephews. Steve was preceded in death by his father, Arthur-John Amende, in 1970.

A memorial service was held Aug. 5 at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church of SeaTac.

The family prefers memorial contributions be made to American Heart Association or EarthSave.

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. Remembrances may be made to the American Heart Association. Arrangements entrusted to Yarington's Funeral Home, Seattle, Washington, 206-242-2771.

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

He is survived by the love of his life, Carol Wieltschnig; his parents, Patrick and Mary Stokes: a brother, Michael Stokes; sisters Christine Stokes (Michuel DeVries) and Loretta (Jim) Williamson; nephew Josh Stokes and niece Sarah Stokes; great-nephews Brandon Stokes and C.J. Bowman; and nieces Kelsey Robinson, Natalie Robinson and Kayden Stokes.

He was admired and loved by his family and friends. He will be deeply missed.

Rosary was August 2 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Seattle.

George Edris Austin, born June 1, 1918, died July 23, 2005.

An honorable man, he was born in Seattle to Signhild Lundberg and Herman Austin. He attended Lincoln High School and the University of Washington until entering the navy prior to World War II. He survived the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor; there are now only eight crew members from the battleship USS Maryland still surviving.

After the war he worked as top salesman at Smith Gandy Ford in Seattle and Metke Ford in Bellevue.