Obituaries

Erick Anders TerLouw died August 25, 2018 at his family home in Buckley, WA with family at his side.  Erick was the second son of three, born January 5, 1963 in Eugene, OR to parents Joseph and Ruth (Anderson) TerLouw.  Erick moved to Buckley, WA in 1969 with his family.  He worked in construction all his life.  Erick lived several years in Leadville, CO building homes on the popular ski resorts.  Erick moved to the Burien/Des Moines area where he has lived for the last 20 years.  The joy of his life was outdoor activities including hiking, fishing, clamming, crabbing and oystering.  Erick

Hartsell Wilber Wood, Jr., 69, of Tukwila passed away July 21, 2018. He was born June 23, 1949 in Renton, WA. He was preceded in death by his parents, and two half-brothers.

He is survived by sister Sandra of Okanogan; two nieces: Sherri of Okanogan and Dawn of Spokane; one nephew: Robert of Omak; four great nieces: Tiara of Federal Way, Tamara and Lisandra of Okanogan and Scarlett of Omak; two great great-nephews: Damien of Federal Way and Grayson of Okanogan and a lifetime of good friends.

Antonia Lee Stegin otherwise known as "Toni" was born July 3, 1956 to William Edward and Dolores Elaine Peterson in Seattle, Washington. She was a beautiful, bubbly, fun loving, blue-eyed blonde. In her early years she grew up in Burien, Washington, attending Gregory Heights Elementary, Sylvester Junior High and Highline High School, graduating Class of 1974. It was then, in her teenage years that she met her lifetime love and future husband, Mark Frederick Stegin.

Florence Ann Meyer, formerly of West Seattle, passed away peacefully at the age of 94, on July 8, 2018.  She was born in Seattle on June 7, 1924 to Harry & Vera Peterson.  She graduated from West Seattle High School in the class of 1942, and went on to attend Whitman College for two years where she was a member of the Alpha Chi Omega Sorority.  She earned her elementary school teaching certificate at Western Washington College of Education, and also enjoyed studying art there, creating beautiful drawings and watercolor paintings.

Claudia Altman died unexpectedly but peacefully in Seattle on April, 24th at the age of 84. Claudia is survived her husband, Leslie Altman, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. 

Edward Olney, born on June 16, 1932 in Seattle, Washington, passed away at age 86 on July 1, 2018. He graduated from Washington State University. He was employed for 30 years by Highline Community College as a Director of Information Systems until retiring in 1995.

Angela S. Mortellaro, 66, passed away peacefully, after an unexpected illness, surrounded in love by her children, on July 20, 2018, at Swedish Hospital in Seattle, Washington.

Born and raised in West Seattle to Ralph and Shirley Foster; she was a graduate of West Seattle High School, 1957.

Sheila was a bibliophile, traveler, mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother; collector of rocks, feathers and plane rides.

Sheila is preceded in death by her parents and survived by her children, Patrick Collins (Margi), Katie Collins (Nicholas), her grandchildren Kelsey (Josh), Kyle, Candace and Clay, and three great-grandchildren.

Virginia Lee (Ginny) Greenlee passed away on June 27, 2018 at Highline Hospital after a brief illness.  She was born on June 23, 1926, to Clyde Forest Greenlee and Dora Mae Greenlee in Monroe, Washington.  She attended elementary and high school in Ephrata, Washington, graduating in 1944.  She graduated from Washington State University in 1948. Ginny was a faithful and lifelong supporter of her home team.  Go Cougs!

Leslie John Frith (Les), age 82, was a loving husband, father and grandfather, a multi-sport athlete, Navy veteran, accomplished salesman, Knight of Columbus, artist and teacher. Wherever he lived, Les became a strong part of the community and leaves behind a long list of friends and acquaintances.  He often spoke of being thankful for all of them and what they brought to his life. He loved family, friends, the outdoors, music, friendly competition and a good laugh.  A humble, thankful mentor, he made many laugh, think and become a better person. Les will be deeply missed