Obituaries

AUGUST 30, 1950 -

SEPTEMBER 2, 2007

On September 2, 2007, Michael William Sipes passed away while enjoying one of his passions in life, golf.

Michael "Mike" was the son of a railroad agent and grew up at the railroad depot in Grangeville, Idaho. He moved with his family to Lewiston, Idaho, in 1963, then to Tacoma in 1967 and graduated from Wilson High School in 1968. From there he attended multiple colleges, eventually graduating from the University of Washington with a bachelor's degree in Zoology.

Shirley Lee Probasco went to be with her beloved husband, Bill, on August 30, 2007, after a battle with pancreatic cancer.

Shirley was born on December 29, 1934, in Twin Falls, Idaho. She graduated from Idaho State College with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in teaching. Bill and Shirley were married February 9, 1957, and moved to Seattle. Shirley was a kind and caring teacher. She touched many lives as a teacher, friend, volunteer, musician, grandmother and wonderful mom. Shirley was an inspiration in many ways.

Buford passed away August 29 in Burien after 99 wonderful years.

He is survived by his daughter, Pat Eisley, and grandsons Jeff and Craig, all of Michigan.

He was a life member of the Elks and many Masonic organizations.

Friends joined together in celebration of his life on September 5, 2007, at the El Dorado West Retirement Community in Burien.

Contributions may be made in Buford's name to The Alzheimer's Association, 12721 30th Ave N.E., No. 101, Seattle WA 98125.

Loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

Gilbert was born July 19, 1919, in Oshkosh, Wis., and passed away September 4, 2007, in Des Moines at the age of 88 years.

He is survived by his sons Michael Heinzel and Steven (Deborah) Heinzel, daughter Susan Richards, sister June Vogds, seven grandchildren, Shelley, Kathy, Mandy, Kelsey, Zachary, Devin and Spencer, and six great-grandchildren.

Longtime Ballard resident died, August 30, 2007 at age 77, in Marquette, MI.

Angela was born Sept. 21, 1929 in Italy and came to the United States on April 11, 1959. Throughout the years, she worked primarily as a caregiver.

Survivors include her son, Patrick (Mary Ann) House of Marquette, MI; two grandchildren, Cora and Michael House; a sister and brother in Italy; and several nieces and nephews.

No services will be scheduled.

The Fassbender Funeral Home is serving the family.

The Lindenauer family expresses their thanks for all the loving condolences received on the death of Col. (Chaplain) J.M. Lindenauer July 29, 2007.

Eleanor Thomason, age 88 of Seattle, passed away August 25, 2007 in Bellingham. You may view photos of Ele and share memories with the family at www.westfordfuneralhome.com

Theodore Walter Weber, 90, passed away August 27, 2007. He is survived by his wife, LaVerne, and daughters Nancy and Chris, all of Seattle, a brother, Herb, of Chicago, step-children Greg, Gary and Lori, and 11 grandchildren.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, September 6, at Bonney-Watson Washington Memorial, SeaTac

Rita P. Phillips passed away August 26, 2007. Born in Biloxi, Mississippi, Rita was a life long resident of the New Orleans area and retired from Godchaux's. Rita then moved to Burien in 2003.

Mrs. Phillips was preceded in death by her husband, Lem Gardner Phillips, and a brother, Richard A. Palmer of Luling, Louisiana. Rita is survived by nieces Pamela P. Smith of Normandy Park and Deb Curry.

There will be no services at Rita's request.

We laid to rest our loving mother who entered heaven peacefully on August 27th, after a long battle with lung disease. She was preceded in death by August (Kossy), her loving husband and best friend of 56 years. Mary was born Jan 8, 1926 to Aytch and Margaret Griffin in Moorhead, Minnesota. They moved to Seattle when she was a teenager and she graduated from Holy Rosary High School. Mary met Kossy, her sailor, in the Drift On Inn in the late 1940's and they married May 6, 1950. Mary was a devoted mother and grandmother who provided unconditional love and guidance.