Obituaries

Al was preceded in death by Ilmi Salmi, his beloved wife of 68 years. Loving father of Jeanne Marie Anglin (Don) and Susan Phillips Hamm (Bob); grandfather of four grandchildren: Matt (Gwyn), Mark (Cherie), Todd (Amber), Karen (Brad); great grandfather to Tyler (Korrin), Kellen, and Duke; great-great grandfather to Roslyn and Walter; and his “second family” Bob and Judy, neighbors for 55 years. He was born in Seattle on August 9, 1919. He joined the WA National Guard in 1936 while attending Franklin High School and served in the US Army 41st Infantry Division in the Pacific during WWII.

Agnes E. Keltner, 94 of West Seattle, Washington, passed away of natural causes at a Caldwell, Idaho care facility. 

Arrangements are under the care of Dakan Funeral Chapel, Caldwell. (208) 459-3629

Barbara Ann Eggebraten (Shroeder) passed peacefully on January 7, 2018.  Barbara was born in Buffalo, NY on October 15, 1934 to Alice Richardson Olmsted and Daniel Shroeder.

Barbara lived in West Seattle for almost 80 years. She graduated from Alki, Madison and WSHS (’52).  After graduation, she worked in the medical field.  She married Roger Eggebraten in 1961 and they recently celebrated their 56th wedding anniversary.

William Carpenter passed away December 20, 2017 at the age of 87. 

A Celebration of Life will be held at the VFW Hall in West Seattle – 3601 SW Alaska St. on Saturday, January 27, 2018 from 12:00 noon until 4:00 PM. 

Please join our family in celebrating this incredible man’s life.

William (Bill) Carpenter passed away December 20, 2017 at the age of 87.  Bill was born in Emmetsburg, Iowa to Mary and Gordan Carpenter and was one of 10 children.  Bill attended Emmetsburg High School and Junior College and then proudly joined the US Navy and served in Pearl Harbor during the Korean Conflict from 1951 – 1955.

In 1952 Bill met and later married his soulmate for life, Alice Joy (Iden) Carpenter and together they

raised their family in Seattle.

Our loving Mother, Grandma and GG passed away on November 18, 2017 to be with the Lord.  She was born on November 9, 1922 in Seattle, WA, the 3rd child of Anthony and Mary Picinich.  She grew up in the Riverside neighborhood of West Seattle.  After her children were grown, she worked for Russell Stover and Wrigley.  Marianne enjoyed camping, fishing, bowling, golf and poker nights with family and friends.  She also liked to attend various Yugoslavian gatherings and social events.  She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.  

June 3, 1939 - October 29, 2017

        William ("Bill" "Steelhead Willie" "Sweet William") Maas passed away at the age of 78 on October 29, 2017.   Bill was born in Coos Bay, Oregon but lived most of his life in Renton.  Bill was a very active member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church.  He was a member of the Rogues Car Club and the 21 Club.

Terrence McKinley (Gifford) McCosh, 77, died October 15, 2017 in Seattle, WA. Terrence (Terry) was born in Grand Forks, ND to George and Frances (Skramstad) Gifford on September 18, 1940. Terry was raised by his mother and step-father, Edwin McCosh, in Grand Forks. Terry graduated from the University of North Dakota and served two years in the Army before moving to Seattle, WA. Terry was a technical-minded and detail-oriented person with an endless desire to learn.

Robert Leon McGaffin, Jr. -- a retired Boeing electrician who was active in his church, Boy Scouts and the Elks -- died September 27, 2017 at his home in Burien, WA. He was born August 23, 1928, in Topeka, KS, but lived most of his life in South King County. He was a member and one-time exalted ruler of the Burien Elks Lodge No. 2143. Bob McGaffin was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille K. Vetter.

He is survived by a daughter, Pam McGaffin, son-in-law, Mark Funk, and grandchildren, Casey and Charlie Funk. Private burial was at Evergreen-Washelli Funeral Home in Seattle. 

Kenneth (Kenny) R. Borgen, Jr., born in Seattle, WA November 28, 1944 to Naval Commander Kenneth and Ethel Borgen, passed away unexpectedly on October 9, 2017.

He was a graduate of West Seattle High School class of 1963. He joined the Navy and served in the Philippines and upon his return, joined the Baker’s Union Local 9 and worked as a Baker for Safeway Albertsons.

Kenny lived in West Seattle the majority of his life. He was an avid reader, and had particular interest in war-time novels and movies.