Obituaries

Clark (Gerry)

A long-time Highline-area resident and local contractor, Gerry operated Clark Ditching Co. for many years. He married his childhood sweetheart, Rose Mary, in Seattle's Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Dec. 6, 1941. They enjoyed the next 65 years together raising a family and loving grandchildren.

Reflecting on his life, he often said, "What an amazing time to be alive."

He leaves behind his wife, Rose Mary, sister Agnes and brother Calvin. His first child was Pamela, followed by Germaine Jr.

(Marshall) Benster

Annie Bobs began her final journey on 07/14/07. She was 88. She is survived by her children Jim, Jackie and Dick (Sandy), and beloved grandchildren Tyler and Lindsay. Thanks to Mission Healthcare for three years of loving care.

The daughter of two college professors, she attended the University of Colorado on a scholarship, joined Alpha Phi sorority, and earned a degree in Economics in 1941. In 1942, she implemented the federal hot lunch program for the Seattle School District, and married her college sweetheart, Dixon W Benster.

Passed away August 8, 2007, at 4 a.m. On his way to heaven he stopped to pick up his lovely wife of almost 75 years, Dorothy who had just suffered a heart attack and passed away the same morning at 10 a.m.

Passed away August 8, 2007, at 4 a.m. On his way to heaven he stopped to pick up his lovely wife of almost 75 years, Dorothy who had just suffered a heart attack and passed away the same morning at 10 a.m. They both went together to be with their Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Besides being missed by their four daughters and son in laws, Lois and Jim Baasch, from Nebraska, Dody and Jack Meyers, of Lacey, WA.

Keep Smilin' and Singen - George Smith Your Banjo Pickin' Friend, 93, died Sunday, July 29, 2007 at his home in West Seattle. Born April 29, 1914 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

He moved to Portland as a young man during the depression where he established a large masonry contracting business with his brother.

Passed away in Seattle on Sunday, July 1, 2007 at the age of 92. She was born in St. Ignace, Michigan on April 19, 1915. Ruth was the youngest daughter of Thomas and Flora Beveridge. She moved to West Seattle with her family in 1922 where her father owned and operated the Spring Hill Grocery store. Ruth attended Jefferson Elementary School, James Madison Jr. High School and was graduated from West Seattle High School in 1934.

Ruth was preceded in death by her husband Norman Martin. They were married in 1935 and began their married life in Skamokawa, Washington.

A long time resident of West Seattle, passed away on August 2, 2007. He is survived by his son, Michael, two brothers, Wilfred and Jack, and three sisters, Lois, Elaine and Grace.

Catholic graveside services were held August 9, 2007 at Washington Memorial Park and Cemetery.

Passed away July 29 at the age of 66. He was born in Seattle. He graduated from West Seattle High School.

Gary had a life-long love of baseball. A teenage injury kept him from pursuing a professional career, but he was an avid Mariners fan. He also enjoyed golf, was a member of Glen Acres Golf and Country Club, and spent many happy times on the links with his brother, Grant, amongst others.

83, passed away on July 22, 2007.

Doris is survived by her husband, John G. Hendricks, of 64 years. Her daughter, Jeanne Ward (Robert) and sons Stanley (Bonnie) and Paul (Kathy), six grandchildren, two great grandchildren, four step grandchildren and ten step great grandchildren. Doris is preceded in death by her brother David W. Carlson in 1973.

Doris (Carlson) graduated from South Kitsap High School and Bremerton Business College. She married John in 1943.

1966 - 2007, passed away with his beloved family by his side after a valiant struggle with melanoma cancer.

Eric was born in Seattle, lived briefly in West Seattle, and then was raised in Auburn, Wash.