Obituaries

Martha was born on a tobacco farm near Callands, Virgina on Dec. 11, 1912, the first child of Thomas and Evelyn Hubbard. She had fond memories of living on the farm and said that she learned from her father to never be afraid and to stand up for what you think is right. She continued to do that until the end of her life.

Some of the happiest times in Martha's life were her years in boarding school and a brief stay in nursing school (until they found out she was only 14). At the age of 18, in 1930 she met and married Leonard McIntyre in Reno, Nevada.

Brent was born in Seattle June 25, 1951, to Martha and Leonard McIntyre and passed over on Dec. 23, 2007, in Lincoln City, Oregon, where he had been residing for the last 10 years. Brent was born with a bright mind and a free spirit that took him through out the world and into the presence of some extraordinary people. He enjoyed a good story and his experiences in life were the source of many an amazing tale. Through out his life he was a seeker of wisdom and the spiritual way and he had a special affinity for the American native and their reverence for Mother Earth.

Helen was born and raised in Kilkeel, County Down, Ireland on April 6, 1917, and passed away Jan. 20, 2008. in Seattle. She came to Seattle in 1947 and settled in the Alki area where she raised her two daughters. Her favorite pastimes included walks on the beach with family and friends, crossword puzzles, and reading. During her lifetime she worked for the BBC in London, KIRO radio, and as a dental assistant. In later years she spent many happy hours with her granddaughter, Emilie. She was a great help.

Carolyn Bing gave her last live performance on December 18, 2007. Later that night Carolyn could be seen on a lawn somewhere surrounded by dogs licking her face.

Howard, her husband of 45-1/2 years, and her sons Marc and Ryan, hosted a Memorial Curtain Call at the Theatre at Highline Community College in Des Moines on Sunday, January 27, 2008.

For those wishing to make a remembrance, we suggest a local Humane Society or Dog/Cat/Animal Rescue organization

Georgia Irene Buckalew, 82, died at Capital Medical Center on Sunday, January 20, 2008.

Georgia was born January 26, 1925 in Chelan, to the late George and Irene Cook.

Mike Gosney passed away, peacefully, at home on January 18, 2008.

Mike loved life and adored his family and friends. Mike is survived by his wife, Shelley, son Dalton, stepson Shane, parents Jean and Ed Gosney, sister Patti Casey, brothers Mark and Matt Gosney, six nieces and a great aunt.

Mike was born in 1959 in Seattle and graduated from Mt. Rainier High School in 1977. Mike enjoyed traveling with his family, hunting and fishing with family and friends, and hanging with his son Dalton.

On the morning of January 10, 2008, Janet (age 72) left our world and joined the angels.

Janet was born June 24, 1935, in LaGrande, Oregon, and was raised in Baker City, Oregon. Janet attended college at Eastern Oregon State College where she earned a teaching degree and met and married her husband and lifelong friend, Warren "Dub" G. Wright. Janet later earned a Master's degree from Western Washington University. Janet spent most of her career working as a classroom teacher, outdoor educator, school administrator and elementary principal in the Highline School District.

Mike Gosney passed away, peacefully, at home on January 18, 2008.

Mike loved life and adored his family and friends. Mike is survived by his wife, Shelley, son Dalton, stepson Shane, parents Jean and Ed Gosney, sister Patti Casey, brothers Mark and Matt Gosney, six nieces and a great aunt.

Mike was born in 1959 in Seattle and graduated from Mt. Rainier High School in 1977. Mike enjoyed traveling with his family, hunting and fishing with family and friends, and hanging with his son Dalton.

April 22, 1925 - January 10, 2008

Age 82, passed away after a long illness. Loving Mother to JoAnn Edgecombe, Gary Blanco and RoxAnn Evans. 9 grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren.

May 2, 1930 - January 13, 2008

Bert was born in Galesburg, Illinois and lived in Ballard and Camas Washington. Francis B. Crow was a beloved independent man. His accomplishments were Academy (A+), Air Force Corporal.

He became an artist after open-heart surgery. And Francis was legally blind, hearing impaired and lost his leg in December of 2007. He was the winner of Blue, 1st and 2nd Ribbons in VA Statewide Competitions. Bert celebrated 23 years of sobriety and non-smoking.