Obituaries

Kinsella

June 16, 1949-

November 26, 2007

JK passed away in the early morning hours of November 26 in his bed at home. John was a 13-year survivor of a Kidney and Pancreas Transplant.

John was born in White Center and was a proud and loyal member of that community for 58 years and was known as the leader of the herd. John was a free spirit who always marched to a different drummer.

He graduated from O'Dea High School in 1968, then attended Western Washington University in Bellingham for four years.

Kauffman

Long-time resident of the big blue house on 152nd Street _in Burien, she _left the arms of her family for the arms of God on December 4 in_ Kent at the age of 73.

Helen Mae Hanson was born in Seattle _on December 19, 1933, to Oscar Hanson (Sweden) _and Johanna Isaksen (Norway) _and was sister to Vivian Matthews (husband Pierre), both deceased. _

Helen was married to Donald AE Kauffman on March 11, 1950. Helen _was a highly regarded employee of the U.S. Postal Service, retiring _in 1994 after 27 years.

Passed away on November 19, 2007.

She was born Nov. 4, 1915, in Three Forks Montana. As only one of three students in her graduating high school class to attend college, it was especially noteworthy for her to receive a BS from Montana State University. Edna was a Home Economy teacher in several Montana communities, before marrying George (Dick) McKinney in Seattle in 1942.

As a teenager during the Depression, Edna's parents encouraged their children to attend college no matter what the sacrifice. One legacy that she passed on was the significance of advanced schooling.

8/11/1926-11/23/2007

Born in Rifle, Colo., moved with his family to Woodland, Wash., together with nine brothers and sisters. At 17, Ken joined the Navy, and served as Aviation Metalsmith in the South Pacific during World War II.

Discharged May 1946, he married Emza Galbraith in Woodland Dec. 31, 1946. Emza and Ken were together until her death 49 years later.

June 9, 1936 - November 15, 2007

Palmer Stangvik gently passed away at home, after a brave battle with cancer November 15, 2007, in Napa, California, surrounded by family and friends. He was 71.

Palmer was born to Martin and Inga Stangvik, and grew up in Ballard. He graduated from Ballard High School in 1954 and went on to earn an Education Degree from Seattle Pacific University. He taught nine years in the Snohomish school district before moving to Seattle.

Was born on June 9, 1927 in Maryland Heights, Mo., and passed away November 19, 2007 at Providence Colby Campus Hospital in Everett. She was preceded in death by husband Russ Waldo (1993); son Roy Waldo (1984); and son-in-law Alan Harju (2006).

She had a very large family, which included: William (Chelle); Claire (Chuck); Richard (Marcy); Marilyn (Alan deceased); Roy (deceased); Delores (Danny); Carol and Floyd (Stephanie); and Stepson Michael (Kathy).

She had lots of nieces and nephews along with grand and great grandchildren.

6/28/1931-11/15/2007

Duane "Lefty" Shield was a long-time resident of the Burien area where he owned and operated Burien Mortgage and Escrow for 35 years. He had recently moved back to the Seattle area after retiring in Arizona for the past 11 years. Lefty passed away after a short battle with cancer.

He is survived by his daughters Julie (Jimmy) Rice and Laura (Jeff) Macaluso, granddaughter Jade and grandsons Beau, Max and Cameron.

Harlingen, Texas

Charles David Kaeser, 60, entered into rest on Monday, October 29, 2007. He was born on April 7, 1947, in Orange County, California to Mr. Charles Edward and Mrs. Dorothy Kaeser.

Surviving family members include his wife, Lori J.

Our dearly loved husband, dad, grandpa and brother passed on after a struggle with Parkinson's disease. He passed away peacefully at age 79 Saturday, November 17, 2007, at his home in Des Moines. He was born on January 9, 1928, in Portland, Oregon, to Edward William and Eleanor Magdaline Caldwell. Jack was raised the fourth of four sons. He graduated from Beaverton High School in 1946. After high school Jack enlisted in the U.S.

Passed away November 16, 2007, at the age of 85. He was preceded in death by his son Curtis on October 31, 2007. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Fay; and daughters Dian (Kent), Judy (Tom) and Sharon; grandsons Brian (Natalie), John (Audra), Ryan; granddaughters Michele (Ken), Jennifer (Gary), Jacquelyn (Antar), Justina (Chad); and 13 great-grandchildren.

Arthur, the son of Conrad and Magdalena Butherus, was born and raised in Walla Walla, Washington. He was one of 10 children, four brothers and five sisters.