Obituaries

Irma G. Kerr, a special lady to all who knew her and our loving mother, passed away Sept. 14, 2007, at the age of 93.

She was born near Victoria, Canada, and came to Washington as a young woman where she married and raised four daughters. She was a hard working lady devoted to her family, and alongside our Dad built a wonderful home with lovely gardens in the Highline area.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Stan; daughter Delores; and granddaughter Stacy.

Passed away unexpectedly at his home with his wife by his side on Sept. 24, 2007. Born on June 13, 1931, Vernon was a lifelong Ballard resident. He was a graduate of Ballard High School and the University of Washington. He had a 40-year career in banking. During retirement he spent 20 years volunteering for his son and son-in-law's business.

Vern was the kind of man who would do anything for his family. They could always count on him for help and unconditional love and support.

Born February 13, 1925 in Sterlingshire, Scotland to Alexander and Catherine Wylie he dies recently in his beloved West Seattle "Alki" area.

Murray was a man of the world, residing in Buenos Aires, England and California. A veteran of WWII, Murray graduated from the University of Washington and was a proud member of Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity. He was also a member of CRI, Creative Retirement Institute.

Murray married Zena Nennsberg in 1954.

Passed away Sunday, September 16, 2007 after a long, hard fought battle with Non-Hodgkins lymphoma. He will be remembered by family and friends alike as a determined adventurer and educator who loved the different cultures of the world as well as his many students.

John Taught for 30 years at Denny Middle School in West Seattle. His spare time was dedicated to travel throughout the world. He is survived by his wife Laura, sister Dorothy Wood, seven nephews and their families.

Memorial services are scheduled for 12 p.m. September 29 at St.

Of 16 Cotton Hollow Road, Naugatuck, Conn., passed away suddenly Saturday September 15, 2007, at the age of 49. She was wife of Daniel D. Labrecque, former employee of Uniroyal Chemical.

She was born March 26, 1958, in Renton, daughter of Carol McFarlane of Des Moines, Wash., and Gary McCorkle of Kennewick. Connie was an avid reader and worked part time for Barnes & Noble Books and Walden Books. She enjoyed her furry companions Iggy, Rufus, and Teddy. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She graduated from Mount Rainier High School.

Passed away quietly in Richland, Wash., as the result of a paralyzing stroke. She was 92 years old.

Annie was born at home in Humbolt, Tenn., on April 15, 1915 to W.C. and Nannie Hammond. She lived in West Seattle for 66 years.

James (Jim) E. Cooksey

James Edgar Cooksey, 85, a long time resident of Auburn, WA. passed away at the home of his son in Southern California of natural causes. Jim joined his wife, Barbara Jean Cooksey, on Friday September 7, 2007. Jim and Barbara were married 58 years before her sudden death on November 24, 2004.

He was born in Des Moines, Iowa on December 16, 1921 to Edgar E. and Lucille L. Cooksey. In May 1942, he proudly began serving our country in the US Coast Guard as an anti air-craft machine gunner and depth charge operator.

Of Redmond, Ore., died August 15 of natural causes at the age of 101. A private memorial service was held September 22.

Mrs. Peterson was born January 15, 1906, in Minneapolis, Minn., and spent most of her childhood years on a farm in eastern Montana. She lived in Ballard over 50 years where she also owned a beauty salon on Market Street. While her daughters were school age, she was active in PTA and Girl Scouts; she was also a member of Ballard First Lutheran Church and the Swedish Club.

Upon retirement, Mrs. Peterson moved to Scottsdale, Ariz.

A pioneer of modern U.S. fisheries in the North Pacific died Sunday in Seattle. Peterson was among a handful of fishing leaders credited with expanding American fisheries beyond traditional nearshore waters to compete with and ultimately displace the foreign fleet from the nation's fertile offshore waters.

Peterson passed away on August 19 after a long struggle with lung disease. He was 78.

Rudy spent his life dedicated to the independent fisherman. Rudy was a charter member and served as president and director of many fishermen's associations.

Mary Ann Marinich, daughter of the late Fred and Mary Jovanovich and beloved wife of Anthony Marinich, passed away suddenly on Sept. 10, 2007.

Mary Ann was born in Roslyn, Wash., on July 8, 1941. She graduated from Highline High School, attended the University of Washington, and worked for the Bon Marche for many years. She married Anthony Marinich on Sept. 9, 1967. They had just celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary. Mary Ann was an active member of the West Seattle and Crestwood Garden Clubs, the Croatian Fraternal Union, the Y.L.I.