Obituaries

Born May 26, 1918 in La Crosse, Wisconsin, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 2, 2007, just shy of his 89th birthday. A long time West Seattle resident, he graduated from West Seattle High School (1936/37), studied electrical engineering at the University of Washington, and later served in communications with the U.S. Army during World War II stationed in Nome, Aleutians and Pribilof Islands, Alaska.

John began his radio career at an early age as a DJ and built the first FM radio station in the State of Washington in Longview.

Born July 18, 1934 in Seattle, passed away at the age of 72 on April 4, 2007. Beloved mother of Wade, Randy, Lawrence, and Jesse Smith; grandmother of 5, daughter of Rachel Belbeck; sister of Gerald Belbeck and a plethora of relatives and friends who had the honor of calling her "Mom." Preceded in death by her husband Lennis, father Rupert Belbeck, and brother Robert Belbeck. Always up for a long night spent with family, Barb enjoyed telling stories, playing cards, making jokes but mostly she thrived with life, being with those she loved.

April 18,1926 - April 11, 2007, was survived by wife, Jacque, son, Layne, daughter, Virginia (Brian) Lorton, grandchildren, Kathryn (Dan) English, Sarah, Layne Jr. (Renee), Daniel, Benjamin, Elizabeth, Nicholas, brother: Dale (Janet), sister, Shirley (Bruce) Smith.

As he requested no service, memorials to: North Highline Fire Department or Seattle City Fire Department. Please sign our guestbook at www.howden-kennedy.com

Age 83, died Easter Sunday, April 8, 2007. At his request, there will be no services.

Born July 18, 1934, in Seattle, Barbara Smith passed away at the age of 72 on April 4, 2007. She was the beloved mother of Wade, Randy, Lawrence, and Jesse Smith; grandmother of five; daughter of Rachel Belbeck; sister of Gerald Belbeck; and a plethora of relatives and friends had the honor of calling her "Mom."

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lennis, father Rupert Belbeck, and brother Robert Belbeck. Always up for a long night spent with family, Barb enjoyed telling stories, playing cards and making jokes, but mostly she thrived with life, being with those she loved.

March 7, 1918-

February 25, 2007

Paul G. Harper was born in San Diego, California, in 1918. He attended San Diego State College and graduated from Stanford University with a degree in Economics. At college, he was a dashing figure in his Pierce-Arrow touring car, and there he met his wife to be, Dorothy Lou Hayes. They married December 27, 1941, during a wartime blackout in San Diego.

He received a commission in the Navy and served for three years on Espiritu Santo in the Pacific theater.

Lillian Fox, 91, passed away March 30, 2007, in Auburn, Washington. She was born in Watertown, New York, on July 3, 1915, and lived in Woodville, New York, as a child. She is survived by her son, Fred Fox and wife Susie of Calistoga, California; her daughter, Beverly and husband Michael Hastings of Auburn, Washington; 7 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren. She was a longtime member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

91, passed away March 30, 2007, in Auburn, Washington. She was born in Watertown, New York, on July 3, 1915, and lived in Woodville, New York, as a child. She is survived by her son, Fred Fox and wife Susie of Calistoga, California, her daughter, Beverly and husband Michael Hastings of Auburn, Washington, 7 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren. She was a longtime member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

We are deeply saddened by the death of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, Jim Tilbury, who lost his courageous battle with stomach cancer on March 29. Jim died peacefully at home with his family after a difficult journey; a journey he accepted with strength and peace, knowing his Lord was waiting for him. He was a wonderful example to his family and friends, and we are very proud of him.

Jim was born in Mt Vernon, Wash., in 1938, the youngest child of Percy and Adena Tilbury. He grew up in West Seattle graduating from West Seattle High School in 1956.

Our beautiful Donna left us unexpectedly on March 16, 2007.

Born September 28, 1942, in Mt. Vernon, Donna grew up in Roseburg, Oregon, and spent her working life in Portland. She received her bachelor's degree from Marylhurst University and her master's degree in Fine Arts from Antioch University.

She was employed with Georgia Pacific for 17 years. In later years Donna made her home in Des Moines where everyone knew her as a kind and giving person who loved working in her beautiful garden that brought her and others so much joy.