Obituaries

Age 91, born in Kirkwall, Scotland, Dec. 1, 1915, died peacefully April 27th. John was 1 of 4 sons born to Alfred and Elsie Scott Sr. He grew up in West Seattle, became a quartermaster in the Merchant Marine, worked as foreman for General Construction. John touched countless lives as a successful grocer owning stores in West Seattle, Beacon Hill, White Center, Lake City, and Rainier Valley. He was an avid fisherman, gardener, loving father and brother.

80, Seattle City Council member, mayoral candidate, community activist, leader and loving husband, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 26 2007, surrounded by family and friends.

Born October 13 1926, Maui, Hawaii. Graduated St. Louis High School, Oahu. U.S. Army service, Sergeant rank. Graduated, bachelor of science degree in Foreign Service, Georgetown University.

March 31, 1925 - April 26, 2007

William passed away peacefully at his home in Normandy Park on Thursday, April 26.

Born in Turtle Creek, Pa., to Harry and Mellie Blakley, shortly thereafter, along with his three brothers Harry, Alvin and Merrill, the family relocated to South Park, where they owned "Casey's Tavern."

In grade school, William met the love of his life, Rosie Guarino, and in 1945, after a long courtship, they married at Our Lady of Lourdes church in South Park.

Terrence Dennis Humphrey

Passed away on April 20, 2007 at the age of 72.

Terry was a native of Washington State born and raised in Ballard. He was a 1953 graduate of Ballard High School. He served in the Marine Corp. as an M.P. at Camp Elliott in California, honorably discharged in 1957. Terry was employed with the Edmonds School District for 20 years until his retirement in 1995. Most of that time was dedicated to Woodway High School as head of maintenance. During his retirement, he enjoyed traveling full-time with his wife and pets.

Dr. Dominic V. Megale , 94, died peacefully Sunday morning in his home at Merrill Gardens in West Seattle. He was born to Guiseppe and Dominica (Pizzimenti) Megale in Reggio de Calabria, Italy on March 22, 1913. Dominic immigrated through Ellis Island to Coos Bay, Ore. in 1922. He lived in Seattle for more than 50 years.

As a young man, Dominic aspired to a career in dentistry. The years of the Great Depression caused him to leave school and launch a dance band where he played violin, clarinet and saxophone, and a trucking business in Coos Bay.

July 11, 1930 - April 23, 2007.

Sally was preceded in death by her loving husband of 32 years, Robert Hall. Sally is survived by her three children: Mike (Lynn) Lobdell, Marchelle (Mark) Clinton and Don (Mary Ann) Lobdell; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. There will be a Memorial Service at 11 a.m. on May 5 at Yarington's Funeral Home. Please see the celebration of Sally's life at www.mem.com

Age 75, passed away suddenly March 27, 2007 in Tucson, Ariz. Born in Tacoma and raised in Wilkeson, Wash.

After serving in the Navy during the Korean War from 1951 to 1955, he eventually settled in West Seattle. After working 35 years in the material test lab for the Boeing Co., he retired. In retirement he enjoyed traveling to many countries and parts of the United States with his wife.

He enjoyed tending his dahlias, gardening in his P-Patch, hiking, biking, birding and photography. He belonged to BEMS, Boeing Travel Club, The Museum of Flight and the Snokies.

1946-2007

We are deeply saddened by the sudden death of Jack, a long-term resident of Normandy Park. Jack passed away suddenly April 2. We grieve his loss, and he will be missed greatly.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Myrtle Ringdahl, and sister Janet.

Longtime Des Moines resident Haakon "Hoke" Larson passed away September 4, 2006.

He was 89 years old.

Hoke, his wife and two children moved from Seattle to Des Moines in 1951. Hoke retired from New England Fish Co. in 1978. He loved stream fishing in the rivers of the Cascade and Olympic Mountains as well as camping with family and friends.

Born March 30, 1936, in Seattle; died April 5, 2007, in Hastings, Minn. Gene attended Highline and Cleveland high schools.

He is survived by son Corey (Becky) of Afton, Minn.; daughters Nicole (Adam) Warren of St. Paul, Minn., and Mary (Jim) Roberts of Federal Way; seven grandchildren; brother Gerald (Joan); sister Sally Miller and stepsister Charleen Ferguson (Mike D'Almeida), all of the Seattle area; and many other family members and friends.

Gene was a devoted father and good friend. During his leisure time, he enjoyed bowling, golfing and having a good laugh!