Birth Date: 1940-05-12

Deceased Date: 2013-03-31

Obituary:
Walter Edwin Achamire, Jr., 72, my husband of 44 years, died on Easter evening March 31, 2013, from complications of liver disease. He was born May 12, 1940, in Yakima, WA, at St. Elizabeth's Hospital to Clara Josephine (Domish) Achamire and Walter Edwin Achamire, Sr. The family moved to Seattle, WA, where Walt graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1958. During high school, he was a member of the Crew team. During this time, he had great friends from junior high: Bob Campbell, LeRoi Schenck, and Jon Rider. These four formed a car club that met at Walt's house-one story includes a car that someone crashed into and destroyed the garage door. Three of these friends joined the U. S. Marine Corp in Sept. 1958: LeRoi Schenck (radio operator,) Bob Campbell (infantry in Okinawa,) and Walt (Administrative Stenographer, not the front line job he wanted, because they found out he could type!) He served at 29 Palms, CA, until discharged in August 1961, to attend college. Walt returned to Washington, attended Western Washington University and graduated with a teaching degree. He met Thelma Petra Nelsen of Bellingham in 1961; they married in 1968, whereupon they packed up a truck and moved to Anchorage, AK. Life in Alaska was intense and filled with joy, snow, and cross-country skiing. They purchased land on Fernwood Lane off of Rabbit Creek Road, built a cabin, and enjoyed the Land until leaving Alaska in 1978. His first teaching job was in Alaska at Chugiak High School, Chugiak, AK, in the early 70s, where one of the highlights of his career was providing a bookstore, from which students could pick a book to read. A second highlight would be the moment he inadvertently leaned back on a desk and onto a burning candle. Later in the 70s, he taught at Dimond-Mears Junior/Senior High School in Anchorage. In 1978, Walt and Thelma moved back to Orondo, WA, working at Little Owl Orchard for Doyle and Thyra Fleming; eventually, they purchased an orchard in Okanogan, WA. Walt substituted for a few years to support the orchard, taught for a while in the Okanogan program at the jail, and in 1984, took a full-time teaching position at Omak High School teaching history and current world problems. He retired in 2008. Teaching was his passion! The students his great joy! He wanted me to be sure to mention how proud he was of the students' individual successes. He loved running into former students and catching up on their lives. (He also wanted the students who burned his mailbox on the Homecoming Bonfire every year to know that he felt honored and never held it against them!-you know who you are... .) Family was the other of Walt's great joys! He loved interacting with all family members. The nieces and nephews, the great nieces and nephews all helped keep his sense of play active and alive-he was notorious for playing hard, hyping up the children, and then letting the parents deal with the giddy fallout. Those children adored him as he them! He was preceded in death by his father; mother; several aunts and uncles and a nephew. Survivors include his wife, Thelma; his sister Barbara Jean Gilmour; eight nephews and their spouses; one niece; ten great-nieces and nephews; three brothers-in-law; and three sisters-in-law. Margy eloquently summed up our Walt: "A good man...kind, generous, bright, loving, faithful, fun, with true grit and integrity. What a gift he was to us all." https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/tributes/obituaries/walter-edwine-achamire-in-memoriam/article_b50ade86-be05-5412-9109-6fb3ce526d86.html

Walt Achamire died from liver complications. He retired from teaching at Omak High school. He leaves his wife Thelma of 44 great years.
He joined the Marines straight out of Roosevelt. Three years later he enrolled at Western and got his teaching degree and met Thelma. He recieved many honors as a history teacher.
Bob Campbell

I knew Walt at Roosevelt as a funny and great friend. I am so sorry and shocked to learn of his very recent passing. Even though I last saw him way back in 1965, the day we both graduated from the UW, he as a new teacher and me as a new Mechanical Engineer, it seems such a short time ago. I know he is greatly missed by his family, friends and students.
Tom Smelser, Spokane, WA

Birth Date: 1940-11-10

Deceased Date: 1986-12-01

Obituary:
In 1962, John Adamski and I were Marine Aviation Cadets (MCAS) in Pensacola, then Southern CA. John, a 2nd Lieutenant, was flying C-130s. He, Gus (a close friend), and I rented a house near the beach in Newport Beach. John lived the good life and was quite a lady's man. In 1965, John, Gus and I were all assigned to the same air station in Iwakuni, Japan. John flew all over the SE Pacific with plenty of time in Viet Nam. He returned to California in 1965, and joined Continental Air Lines. In June 1966, John and five other Marines performed the sword arch ceremony at our wedding. Soon, John was flying as captain, and the good life continued. Around 1975, he married Lorraine, then a Continental flight attendant. I am not aware of any children. Approximately ten years later, John developed a virulent strain of lung cancer and passed away shortly after. John stoically accepted his fate, and planned his funeral services.
Bill Burg

Birth Date: 1940-06-25

Deceased Date: 2015-07-28

Obituary:
Susan “Susie” Kay Putnam (Anderson) died unexpectedly on July 28, 2015 in Everett, Washington at the age of 75 from a heart attack.
Susie is survived by husband, David Edgar Putnam; children, Jeffrey David Putnam (Mary), Gregory Charles Putnam (Nancy), Michelle “Shelley” Elenbaas (Daniel), Jennifer Barnes (Jim), and Kathleen “Katie” Dean (Mike). Susie was preceded in death by her son, Michael Thomas Putnam. Susie is also survived by 18 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Susie was born on June 25, 1940 in Seattle, Washington to George Matthew Anderson and Kathleen “Daute” Schwartz. Susie is also survived by her older sister, Karen Columbro, her younger sister, Patty Bauer, and her twin brothers, Rick and Rob Anderson. Susie met Dave in 1958, quickly fell in love, and married on October 4, 1958 in Seattle, Washington.
Susie had an amazing amount of energy and enjoyed being busy. In high school she was a straight-A student, a song leader, and served as the all-city inter-high secretary. As a mother of six children, she not only managed her family and kept an organized home, but also served as the PTA President, served in the community, and in many leadership positions at her church. She woke up early for many years to teach religion classes to the youth, and was always willing to help someone in need.
As a grandmother she nurtured the relationships with her grandchildren and was thrilled for the birth of each great-grandchild. She also loved doing family history and worked as a family history specialist for years, not only working on her own family history, but also helping others do their family history work.
She served others throughout her life, and many were privileged to be a recipient of her kindness and generosity. She understood what it meant to be charitable. If you wanted something done, you asked Susie. She was responsible, resourceful, organized, and didn’t take no for an answer.
Susie won a poetry contest in high school, and continued to write poetry that was shared with her family and friends throughout the years. She once bragged that all of the wall hangings in her home were made by her. She seemed to have endless talents and was very creative.
She was also strong in her faith and was a great example of what it means to be a Christian. Susie is survived by many friends and family members - all who love her dearly. She truly lived a wonderful life and is leaving behind an amazing legacy. She will be greatly missed.
The family would like to thank the doctors and hospital staff at Providence Regional Medical Center / Colby Campus for their efforts and dedication.


 

Birth Date: 1940-07-25

Deceased Date: 2003-10-19

Obituary:
Arden Roy Apted born July 25 1940 in Wenatchee Washington, died October 19th 2003 in Seattle. He was born to Harold Francis Apted and Ruth Mae Inglis Apted. Graduated Roosevelt High School in 1958, later attended Wenatchee Valley College and Western Washington University. Retired from Nordstroms in 1991, after 30 years. Arden and his wife Linda, made annual trips to the Baja where they started a church that ministered to snowbirds, and the people of Mexico. He was a charter member of the Washington Cathedral, youth soccer pioneer, ventriloquist, Bible School teacher, painter, golfer, baseball fan, father and devoted husband. He is survived by his wife Linda Rohlman Apted of Marysville, son Christopher, daughter in law Karol, grandchildren Samantha and Ian of Liberty Lake, and by his son Randall of Bellevue. He is also survived by a sister Marilyn Perkins of Athens GA, two uncles, eleven nephews, nine nieces many cousins and even more friends.
Randall Apted

Jack Waterworth told me about Arden Apted passing away.That brought great memories from Maple Leaf grade school. Arden and I were the two smallest boys in our class. We became good friends but lost contact after going to different Jr Highs. I can see now from Ardens BIO that he grew to be a very wonderful man with all his family,church and community work.
Bob Campbell                                                          

Birth Date: 1940-08-06

Deceased Date: 2008-03-24

Obituary:
David Arthur Ault, Ph.D was born August 6, 1940 in Wenatchee,
Chelan County, Washington and passed away unexpect edly on Monday, March 24, 2008 in Seat tle, King County, Washington at the age of 67. He was the son of George Foster Ault of Edmonds and Ruth Genevieve (Woodruff) Ault of Ritzville. He graduated from Seattle's Roosevelt High School in 1958 where he was active in Sea Explorers, swimming, and basketball. He did his undergraduate and graduate work at Western Washing ton State College (now University), receiving his Master of Arts degree in Mathematics in 1966. In 1970, he was granted his doctorate in Computer Science at Pennsylvania State Universi ty and then went on to teach in the East. He taught at Virginia Tech University in Blacksburg, Virginia before moving to San Diego and then returning to the Pacific Northwest. He was a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers and was Program Director of the Northwest Artificial Intelligence Group. A longtime activist in the gender-rights movement, he participated in trying to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) to the U.S. Constitution. He was especially active as a men's rights advo cate in Men's Rights, Inc. which promoted equal rights for both men and women. He was a member of the Men's Discussion Group at University Unitarian Church. A lover of blue grass music, he enjoyed attending festivals and was a member of the Puget Sound Traditional Jazz Society. His primary love was for genealogy and he was made an Honorary Life Member of the Seattle Genealogical Society for his many contributions to both SGS and the genealogical community in the Northwest. He chaired the Society's Computer Interest Group, the oldest in the United States, and was a leader in the Canadian Interest Group. He also co- chaired the Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island State focus groups. Dave was a member and contributor to the Seattle TMG Users Group (The Mas ter Genealogist is a computer program for managing genealogical records.) His contributions to the genealogical community are too many to mention, but the Eastside Genealogical Society, of which he was also a member, the Fiske Genealogical Library, and the Sno-Isle Genealogical Society all will miss his willingness to help in any way he was needed. He was a popular lecturer throughout the Pacific Northwest. His computer skills endeared him to his friends and Dave was generous with his time and talents in helping the techno logically-challenged. Many will miss their favorite "computer guru" who was known for his wit and wisdom. Dave never met a stranger; his welcoming ways warmed many meetings. He was always willing to lend his knowledge, expertise, and his computer equipment to whatever task was at hand; his kind spirit was always a addition to every meeting and event. He was an avid researcher on his many New England families and was current ly studying the history of his ancestor, Stephen Hopkins, who came to Massa chusetts on the Mayflower in 1620. He was actively researching the Matteson family. He was also of Irish and Scottish heritage and was a member of the Clans MacLachlan and Gunn. For many years, he participated in the Pacific Northwest Scottish Highland Games. He was also descended from Revolutionary War patriots as well as Loyalists who fled to Canada. In the past few years, he enjoyed traveling on research trips back to the Midwest and East and attending national family reunions. He is survived by his sister, Marion Ault of Portland, Oregon; his stepfather, John Perry Grove of Edmonds; numer ous cousins, including Marilisa Ham mock Prevatt of Michigan; and many close friends including, Bill Pirkle, Steve Gilb, Jan Linden, and Jean Roth.
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/seattletimes/name/david-ault-obituary?id=28803875

Dave Ault was in the Men's Discussion Group at my church, where they
get to know each other quite well. Keith in that group said, "Dave believed
strongly in learning, in fundamental human dignity, and in the value of
service to others. He demonstrated his beliefs in the way he lived his life."
He said Dave had a caring spirit, was committed to the principle of
human equality, and was a fervent advocate for his beliefs. He had a
good sense of humor. He loved music and genealogy and had a
successful professional life with his Ph.D. in computer science.
Emmy Dingwall Easton

Birth Date: 1940-01-21

Deceased Date: 2008-07-07

Obituary:
John Marvin Backstrom, beloved father, grandfather, friend and mentor, was called home to the Lord on July 7th, 2008 at 6:45 PM, at the age of 68, after a brief but brutal fight with small cell cancer. John fought hard - again - but this time there was too much stacked against him. John was a loving, caring and generous man who always expected and hoped for the best in people. His energy, enthusiasm and creativity inspired others. He will be greatly missed. Born to Ralph Victor Backstrom and Marjorie (Gillespie) Backstrom on January 21st 1940 in Biwabik Minnesota. John is survived by his brothers Jim Backstrom and Steve Backstrom; three children - John M. Backstrom, Jr., Jeff R. Backstrom and Jennifer L. (Backstrom) Deeny. John had six beloved grandchildren - John M. Backstrom, III; Patrick J. Deeny; Wesley R. Backstrom; Jessica L. Deeny; Mara S. Backstrom and Joseph T. Deeny. Also very special to John were his nieces and nephews and their children - Amy (Backstrom) Murphy, Sara (Backstrom) Hollands, Ingrid Backstrom, Arne Backstrom, Ralph Backstrom, Will Murphy and Caleb Murphy (for Will and Caleb he was "Grunkle John") John was a successful businessman in Seattle having been a partner in Washington Transit Advertising and most recently, a spin off, Washington Graphics LLC (Formerly Washington Sign Company). If you had asked him "what do you do?" - John would have said "I'm a salesperson" For the last 25 years of his life, John was an active part of the recovery community, as per usual for John, he jumped in with both feet - and his heart. His motivation, inspiration and honesty helped thousands of people turn their lives around. Other than his family, John would have said this was his life's greatest work. John requested that no funeral be held; he has been cremated and his ashes will be interred in all the many places he held dear - Samish Duck Club, Cripple River Camp in Nome, Alaska, Camp Backstrom, etc.
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/seattletimes/name/john-backstrom-obituary?id=28764385

What do you say? John Backstrom was a CHARACTER! What a fun guy to know. He spent a large part of his life helping others. He had a lot of hills to climb but would just keep going and going. I got to see John a lot over the last 15 years and always enjoyed his company. I will miss him.
Bob Campbell

Margaret and I had been talking for so many months regarding the
reunion and how much fun it was going to be. John was so excited about it and his enthusiasm was contagious. We were so looking forward to spending more time with him. Over the years he had visited us in Florida several times and we had stayed with him in Magnolia and Redmond. He actually saved my life in Oct. 1984. He introduced me to a new way of life...without alcohol! He had just celebrated his 25th year in AA on March 28, 2008....the same day I was born....March 28, 1940! All those who knew him loved him and we will forever have fond memories of his great sense of humor, his love of life and family, and his enduring optimism!
Ted Streukens

John was a well loved single parent and grandfather. He raised 3 kids, then worked with 2 of them in business. One daughter-in-law said John was “one of the kindest, most mild tempered and generous men you'd ever have the privilege of knowing.” He died July 7, 2008 of cancer.

Birth Date: 1940-01-09

Deceased Date: 2011-07-24

Obituary:
Dorothy Maxine THOMPSON Dorothy Maxine Thompson was born in Bismarck, North Dakota, on January 9, 1940 and passed away on July 24, 2011. She is survived by her husband, John Thompson, Jr., daughter, Jill Weaver; son, Steven Thompson; and 4 grandchildren.

Obituary:
Albert Sidney BALCH III "Bert"
April 1940 ~ April 2007 Super Accumulator Master Locksmith
Lovingly Remembered Bev, Warren and Family


Bert lived up on the hill and we used to walk home from school together sometimes. He tried so hard, and I liked him a lot because he tried. I was very happy to see him at the last reunion. There he was, enjoying life! But now he has passed away ... All of us who knew and liked Bert will miss him very much.
Emily Vargas-Baron

I first met Bert in 7th grade at Nathan Eckstein Jr. High, and we immediately became best friends all through High School. We both had Model "T" Ford cars in the 7th grade, and we drove them all around our neighborhoods. Bert's father, Albert Balch, was a prominent builder, and owned a lot of property (a former Navy housing project) in the View Ridge area, and we kept our cars there. Bert and I ended up owning and driving and buying and selling a lot of old cars during high school when old cars were not "cool" and girls did not like them. Sometime after High School, Bert opened up a locksmith business in the Wedgewood area (he was always good at picking locks in High School). He was also interested in electronics, and bought one of the first computers that I had ever seen. Bert had never married, but lived with a girl friend in the north end of Seattle for many years. During college I opened up an auto parts business on Roosevelt Way and then in Woodinville, and Bert would come by occasionally and we would keep in touch.
Terry Jarvis

Birth Date: 1940-08-16

Deceased Date: 2009-04-24

Birth Date: 1940-03-27

Deceased Date: 2005-09-29

Obituary:
Sharron’s activities at RHS included Ski Club, Jr-Sr Party, Girls’ Usher Corps and Revue Costume Committee. She died in Bellingham in 2005, of cancer. She raised 4 children (her son predeceased her) and then was active in her grandsons’ lives, attending all their events. Sharron held a variety of positions representing the elderly and disabled. She was past-president of Skagit Valley Chamber of Commerce, and a member of the Soroptimists.

Obituary:
My mom, Carol, grew up on Ravenna Avenue. She used to tell me that when she was in high school she was "shy." When she left this planet, however, she was anything but shy! She was hilarous, smart, educated, and modest. So I break with my mom, and brag about her many talents:
As a loyal Teddie and Husky, she could sing, "We are the Teddies," and "Bow Down to Washington."
As a camp counselor at Camp Sealth, she could heal the homesick, and build an brilliant fire, using the Teepee method.
In 1962, she obtained a BA in History. She loved her time at the University of Washington. In the 60's, she also married and had 3 children. She was a playful, devoted, and loving mother.
After raising her children, Carol earned a Master's degree and had a full career teaching at Decatur High School. She had an excellent rapport with the teens and the staff. Her favorite area of instruction was the Civil Rights Movement.
Her time teaching social studies launched her into world travel with many trips to Europe, Asia, and the Americas. She also enjoyed hiking, skiing, reading, indigenous art, volunteering on the board of the Mujeres de Maiz Opportunity Foundation, and the Mariners. Carol also volunteered for Al-Anon, AA, and Tacoma's Grand Cinema.
Throughout her final years, Carol maintained an amazing sense of humour. She was a loving and caring daughter, sister, mother, grandmother of 6 and friend to many. She is dearly missed.
Julie Gold

Carol was deeply devoted to her family and to teaching. Carol became a high school history teacher, a field she loved and in which she excelled. She had three children and lived to enjoy six grandchildren. She was also dedicated to international development. For example, she worked to provide solar cell lights for indigenous women in Chiapas so that they could work in the evening and improve the economic status of their families. Carol loved to travel, and I am so glad she lived to explore many lands and historical places.
Carol was a dear and loyal friend. I enjoyed greatly catching up with her at our 5oth RHS reunion. Distance, due to living on different coasts, separated us physically but not in our hearts.
In March 2010, Carol was diagnosed with ALS, and thereafter she became increasingly limited in speech and mobility – but not in mind or spirit. She moved from Federal Way to Anacortes to be close to her daughter Julie who was devoted to supporting her Mom during her last months.
I send my deepest sympathy to Carol’s family. I miss Carol and her kind spirit. I was honored to know her.
Emily Vargas-Barón

Carol and I went from Kindergarten through college at the University of Washington and stayed close to each other through her diagnosis of ALS. Even though she had difficulty speaking later, she sent me an e-mail saying she wanted to edit the book I was writing. That was the loving person I have known since grade school and though my life and I miss talking with her every week. She was my best friend, colleague, and some times my family, Love you still. Miss you. Wish you were still here. I thank her children who gave me a collage of her last 6 months
Marcia Miller-Williams

Deceased Date: 2023-10-18

Obituary:
1940 - 2023
It is with deep sadness that we share that Dereld Borth passed away on October 18, 2023. He is survived by his loving wife Beverly Masar Borth, daughters Kim (Borth) Freeman, Sharon Borth and Susan (Borth) Kreiman, brother Dennis Borth and brother-in-law, John Thomas and Beverly's daughter Michelle Leary. His grandchildren are Josh Freeman, Heather Freeman, Crystal Beasley, Levi Kreiman, Beau Kreiman, Kayla Medlock and Sydney Leary and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister MarLe Thomas in January 2023.
Dereld was born in Olympia, WA and grew up in the Northgate area. He attended Roosevelt High School.
Dereld owned and operated Borth Dump Trucking. He was active in the Washington Dump Truck Association.
In his retirement Dereld and Beverly traveled in their RV to many states, spending most of their time with friends and family in Arizona. They treasured their travels to Italy, Germany, Australia and Mexico, and enjoyed cruises to the Western Caribbean and Alaska.
He was a member of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe, an original member of the Demasco Mutual Association, Elks and Teamsters member. Dereld was an active member of the Maplewood Rock Club for many years - he loved rockhounding with family and friends.
Dereld was a quiet, kind, gentle man with a quick wit.
In lieu of flowers please consider donating to your favorite charity.
The family will be having a private celebration of life ceremony.
https://obituaries.seattletimes.com/obituary/dereld-borth-1089005129

Deceased Date: 2006-06-12

Obituary:
Robert Leslie Brandon, 65, of La Grande and Battlement Mesa, Colo., professor emeritus at EOU, died unexpectedly June 12, 2006. Mr. Brandon was born in 1940 in Seattle. He graduated from the University of Washington in civil engineering in 1962, and served in the Navy. He earned a master's degree in mathematics from California State University at Northridge in 1969, and a Ph.D. in mathematics from Colorado State University in 1972. He represented EOU on the Oregon Inter-Institutional Faculty Senate and served as Chairman of the Athletic Committee. In 2000 he was awarded the Distinguished Faculty Teaching Award from EOU. He retired from teaching in 2002 and was inducted into the Cascade Collegiate Conference Hall of Fame the same year. Mr. Brandon was a member of Pi Mu Epsilon, Tau Beta Pi, the American Mathematical Association and the Mathematical Association of America.

He died unexpectedly in June 2006. He graduated from the Univ. Of Washington then served in the navy. He got a master's degree from California State, and a Ph.D. in mathematics from Colorado State Univ. He taught at the Univ. of Maine and Eastern Oregon University. He retired in 2002. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed backpacking, hiking, bicycling, skiing, canoeing, and golfing. He ran several northwest races as well as the Boston Marathon. He climbed Mt. Ranier and canoed down the Moisie River in Labrador.
From the Eastern Oregon University website.

Prior to the 50th I was trying to help find people who were missing from the mailing list. I ran into Bob in Narita Japan, and we toured the Narita Temple in about 85'. We talked of school and old times. He was on his way back from American Samoa where he was teaching math to Samoan teachers. I did not keep in touch.
I decided to email "in the blind" to Eastern Oregon Univerity, and his wife emailed me back. She then related the details of his passing. What luckfinding her.
John E. NePage

Bob and I became good friends while in the 6th grade at Fairview. We enjoyed playing basketball, baseball, golf and other sports together with Lanny Hobart, Mike Martin, Joe McClellan and George Nostrant during our years at John Marshall Jr. Hi. Leisurely summer days were spent swimming at Green Lake, bike riding and doing lots of other fun stuff together. Bob was a great friend, I will always treasure the memories of our times together.
Jim Wickersham

Birth Date: 1940-07-29

Deceased Date: 2024-12-31

Deceased Date: 2012-03-05

Birth Date: 1940-01-11

Deceased Date: 2010-01-24

Obituary:
Joanne passed away January 24, 2010 at her home in Snohomish at the age of 70. She was born January 11, 1940 in Sebeka, MN to Wallace and Carmen Buckley. Joanne graduated from Roosevelt High School in Seattle, 1958 and from the University of Washington in 1962 with a major in Microbiology. After graduating, she worked at Swedish Hospital, Children's Hospital and the Univer sity of Washington all in Seattle. Later she worked in laboratories in Las Vegas, Eugene, Oregon and in Spokane, Longview and Redmond, WA. She retired in January of 2000. She was an active member of First Presbyterian Church of Bellevue for 10 years, serving and caring for many in several capacities. The last 9 years she served as a deacon. A woman of faith, she always put others' needs before her own. A gifted and award winning quilter, she was very humble about her works of art. She was a homemaker who loved cooking and canning. She was the consummate grandma who dearly loved her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Jack, 2 children, Kerry and Jeffrey, a sister Joleen, five grandchildren and friends numbering in the hundreds.
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/seattletimes/name/joanne-stevenson-obituary?id=28225602

Joanne was my close friend through J.H., H.S., College, marriage and children. Then she moved out of the area and we lost contact. Then five years ago Susan Ostling Drew, Judy Ange McClellan, Carol Anne Maiers and myself re-connected with her. Over these last years we had many Adventures and Lunches together. Our last Lunch was four days before we lost her. She was on the road of Recovery from Heart Surgery and we planned another Lunch when Judy would return from Arizona. We all thought we would see her again. There is a saying "I'am going to Live until I Die" and she absolutely did that no matter how her Health was. She would give you the Shirt off her Back if you needed it. She was truly the Poster Child, Girl and Women for the name Friend. I will miss her very much.
Linda Matthews( Candelario) Jacobs

Birth Date: 1940-12-06

Deceased Date: 2024-12-21

Obituary:
Lanny "Lee" Busey, a long-time resident of Pleasanton, California passed away unexpectedly December 21, 2024.
To his family he was known as Lanny. Later in life he went by Lee.
Lee is survived by his daughter Noelle, his beloved son-in-law Bill Basacker and three grandchildren: Emmalee and Lacey Basacker and Tyler Elmore. He is also survived by three stepchildren: Debra Elmore, Cindy Elmore and Matt Elmore, much loved daughter-in-law Summer Anderson, his nephew Scott, niece Carie, Uncle Max and Aunt Anne, and first wife and friend Shirley Milani. He is pre-deceased by his parents, Matt and Lois, his sister Kay, and his wives Hilda Elmore and Karen Passeri.
Lanny Leroy was born in Washington D.C. in 1940 where his father Matt worked as an FBI agent. Work transfers took them to Boston and Pittsburg, where his sister Kay was born. When Lee was 13, his father left the FBI to move to Washington state to work for the Boeing Company in Seattle, closer to family.
After graduating from Roosevelt High School in Seattle, Lee attended the University of Washington. He joined the Marine Corps in 1963 and was in the Reserves for five years. Lee was proud to be a Marine. He would correct anyone that said he "was" a Marine by saying "once a Marine, always a Marine".
He married Shirley Sherwood in 1966, and his daughter Noelle was born in 1968. He started his career with Household Finance Corporation (HFC) in Seattle and then moved his family to Livermore, California in 1970. In short order Lee produced "big numbers" and was elevated to District Sales Manager and worked all over Northern California. He was successful always, held in the highest regard by all, positive, and cheerful. He made lifelong friends throughout his career. He retired at fifty-five so he and Karen, who he married in 1978, could travel together around the world. Sadly, their travels were cut short when Karen passed away in 2003.
Lee was very sociable and could talk with anyone and everyone. He was handsome and charming and had friends from every walk of life. He lived on the same court in Pleasanton for thirty years. Over time the neighbors became great friends. They took turns hosting dinners, card games, celebrating birthdays, and supporting each other through difficult times. Anyone who knew him, knew what an interesting man he was. He had an exceptional long-term and photographic memory and regaled friends, family, and strangers with tales about his travels and experiences. His stories and adventures will be part of his legacy.
Lee loved fast cars from a young age and was passionate about Formula 1. He owned several sports cars including a Corvette Stingray, Pantera, AC Cobra, Maserati, and his Ferrari. The faster and louder the cars, the more he loved them. His garage was covered with posters from all of the races he went to over the years. He loved jazz and rock & roll. He would find a song or a video that he loved and would share it with everyone that came to the house.
He was generous; enjoyed paying for dinner, loved to leave large tips and give money to people in need. He cherished animals, he rescued many dogs and took in a stray cat that found its way into his garage. He even let the cat sleep on his Ferrari. He was on the board of the Valley Humane Society and made donations to many animal shelters and children in need.
Lee loved good food and wine and would seek out Michelin Star restaurants. He took great pride in finding a good wine at a reasonable price but had no hesitation in paying for a great bottle of wine. He was a loyal patron of Barone's, Hap's, and Jim's.
He loved watching the History Channel, especially WWII documentaries, Formula 1, golf, and football. He also enjoyed going to places that were featured in movies; he and Hilda went to the restaurant Le Grand Colbert in Paris where Jack Nicholson and Diane Keaton had dinner in the movie "Something's Gotta Give." He also took a picture of Hilda in front of the Hotel Regina where one of the scenes from The Bourne Identity was filmed. Lee was acutely aware of places, things, and movies and had a remarkable memory. He could remember the tiniest details. He couldn't remember that he had already told you the story a few times, but he always remembered the story.
Lee was so happy to find love again with Hilda. They married in 2008 and lived life together as a perfect match. They had the same priorities and enjoyed the same things. They filled their lives with family, friends, and fun. They traveled the world together and experienced things that many can only dream of. Hilda passed in August 2024, and that loss was more than he could bear.
He was incredibly proud of his beautiful daughter Noelle and three grandchildren. He bragged about Noelle's career and travels and loved that she spoke multiple languages. She was his pride and joy. He went to every one of Emmalee's theater performances, attended as many of Lacey's volleyball games as he could, and enjoyed going to Tyler's soccer games. He never missed one of the girl's ballet performances in 13 years! He carried pictures of all three grandchildren in his wallet and would proudly show them to everyone he met.
He enjoyed life to the fullest and lived to make great memories. He will be missed.
Family and friends are invited to celebrate his life on Friday, March 21, 2025 at the Round Hill Country Club at 3169 Round Hill Rd, Alamo, CA from 1pm - 4pm. Please confirm your attendance at noellebusey@yahoo.com.
In lieu of flowers please donate to the Valley Humane Society of Pleasanton at www.valleyhumane.org

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Kathy Carlin had everything. She was so sweet, so cute, so bright...and also very vulnerable. The strict and often hypocritical mores of those times were sadly opposed to her warm and giving nature. I last saw her when my ship stopped in Los Angeles, en route to Europe, 1970. From I have heard, her life never evolved into a family or a passion worthy of her enormous potential. I hope I'm wrong, and if not, what a terrible injustice! I confess total inadequacy in letting that happen to such a dear friend.
Linda McLean (de Nazelle)

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Larry lived right across from me on 5th NE. I met him in the 5th grade at Green Lake. There were 3 Larrys in our class (including Lannoye) and we all lived on the same street. Larry Carlson, Bill Gruber and I were the shortest guys in our class. In school, Larry was always very well dressed and a good athlete (I was just a farm boy). He was quick-witted, intelligent and always fun to be around. He joined the Marine Corps after I joined the Navy. We worked together at Todd Shipyard, and though I stayed in the Navy, we hung around together for years and years and were close to the very end. Semper Fi Larry. I miss you.
Larry Silverthorn

Deceased Date: 2010-03-21

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Age 69 of Renton went to be with the Lord on March 21, 2010. Survivedby his wife Janet Brecht, son, 3 daughters, 9 grandchildren and 3 brothers.
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Lars was a very funny guy.
Bob Campbell

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Mike and I became friends in the fourth grade at Bryant. We became closer through after-school sports and boy scouts. Later we took several road trips and camping excursions into the high cascades. Carp was always dependable. He was the one who remembered to bring things like matches and a hatchet…the rest of us were pretty much flakes. After our school years, we were relocated in separate directions around the country. We managed to get together at least once a year. Thanksgiving in Connecticut, the Army/Navy game in Philly and a really fun wedding in Reno stand out in my mind. Mike was a loyal friend and generous in every way. He died too young at age fifty. Gary Wilson

Birth Date: 1940-03-22

Deceased Date: 2020-01-01

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Shirley Clifton Fletcher Brandenburg, 79, passed away on January 1, 2020. A lifelong Seattle-area resident, Shirley was born on March 22, 1940, to Kenneth and Charlotte Clifton. Raised in northeast Seattle, she graduated from Roosevelt High School, and attended the University of Washington. After raising her children on Bainbridge Island, Shirley married her second husband and returned to Seattle to live.
She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 35 years, Richard Neil Brandenburg; and her siblings Ken Clifton and Patricia Bray, both of Eugene, Oregon. She is survived by her daughters Anne Woodford and Paige (Morten) Blomso, son Cameron (Lindsey) Fletcher, stepdaughter Linda (Jeff Johnson) Brandenburg and stepson Jeff (Ardell) Brandenburg, and grandchildren Amelia & Aidan Woodford, Anders, Britt, and Maren Blomso, and Wyatt & Sadie Fletcher.
At Shirley's request, there will be no memorial service. Remembrances may be made in her name to Homeward Pet Adoption Center in Woodinville.
Published in The Seattle Times on Jan. 5, 2020

Shirley and I were friends at John Marshall. I'm sad to see that she has passed away.
Deanna Stiles

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Gary and I became friends during our high school days at Roosevelt. We ran around together during those years doing all kinds of things, including camping out. The ultimate camping trip we did together was a 98 day camping trip throughout Europe during the summer between our Junior and Senior years in college. We took off from Seattle, spent a few days in New York City and then boarded an older French liner, the ill de France. We spend a few days camping outside of Paris and then we trained into Berlin (the Berlin wall was being built at the time). We spent a few days there and then picked up a VW and started off on our trip.
We had a life time of fun and experiences camping and getting to know people from all over the world. While in Italy we ran into Paula Paup from our Roosevelt class. She was on an exchange program from Stanford.
One of our fondest memories was visiting Richard Lawson in Bad Kreuznach (BK), Germany. Rich was in the 8th Airborne in BK at the time. We hooked up with Rich and his buddies who proceeded to show us a great time around the area; as only the American service guys can show you!
For years after that trip, every time Gary and I would get together we never failed to reminisce about that wonderful time we had together in Europe. We could have written a book on all of our experiences and it gave me the travel bug that has continued throughout the rest of my life.
Gary was a wonderful friend and travel companion.
Steve Grey

Birth Date: 1940-04-13

Deceased Date: 2023-11-07

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There were certain things about Mike Cordry that his people could count on: generosity, in whatever situation arose; devotion to his teams — professional, college, daughters', grandkids' and old-guy players alike - an inclination toward modesty and a disinclination to order anything but salmon when out to dinner. (Mike was a smart man. Why mess with a sure thing?)
Michael Joseph Cordry died peacefully in his Queen Anne home November 7, not too far from where he began life on April 13, 1940. The first child of Eugene and Adeline Cordry, Mike attended Roosevelt High School, where he met his future wife Nancy Oldenburg in English class junior year.
Mike was a proud Husky (BS Chemical Engineering 1962) and an only slightly less proud Cardinal (MBA Stanford 1964). He and Nancy were married in 1963 and in 1964 Weyerhaeuser had the foresight to hire Mike, where he spent his whole career, universally admired for his integrity, intellect and humility. That was also the year daughter Mindy was born; sister Erin followed two years later and Mike's future as a softball coach was solidified.
Mike and Nancy travelled the world with friends and relished their time as co-captains of a loving and accomplished family. Their standing vacation each summer was a highlight— especially the 42 years the family spent converging at Stanford Sierra Camp.
Athletics were integral to Mike's life. He read every word of the sports page every day from the time he was a 12-year-old winner of the Old Woody pitching competition until the Huskies beat Oregon last month. He captained the RHS Teddies basketball team and had a lifelong devotion to volleyball and softball. He coached the girls' teams as well his peers, including the last few decades as player/manager of a softball team that won many world championships. Mike was his grandkids' first fan, supportive from the sidelines for as many games, regattas and ski races he could juggle, or the phone if he couldn't be there in person.
Mike's good-humored, matter-of-fact nature saw him through good times and bad. He met adversity with dignity and courage marked by a measure of openness rare for a man of his generation. This was never more evident than when facing the too-many cancer diagnoses his family has endured, his own two included.
Preceded in death by his beloved daughter Mindy, Mike is survived by wife of 60 years Nancy Cordry; daughter Erin Cordry (Eric Hanson); grandchildren Robin Slezak (Anthony) Max Hanson, Beck Hanson, Hailey Cordry and Luke Cordry; great grandchildren Otto and Kaia Slezak; his sister Sharon Miller; and multiple nieces and nephews.
A celebration of Mike will be held 11:00 AM, Saturday December 2 at the Sunset Club. If you are moved to donate in his honor, please consider the Pediatric Brain Tumor Research Fund (www.pbtrf.org) https://obituaries.seattletimes.com/obituary/michael-cordry-1089060312

Birth Date: 1940-11-24

Deceased Date: 2008-11-16

Birth Date: 1940-09-08

Deceased Date: 2003-02-13

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Beloved mother of Pamela, Stephen and Gail Frasier and wife of Robert Saunders, Carol Saunders peacefully passed away in her home on February 13, 2003, after a short illness with lung cancer. Throughout her illness she showed a special courage and dignity and faced her future with comfortable certainty. Always in charge and the pragmatist, she directed each step of her care and never had regrets. Carol was born the second child of Emily Huntington Hayes and Paul Edward Coyne in Seattle on September 8, 1940. She was raised in Seattle, graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1958, worked for IBM and attended the University of Washington until she married Walter Lewis Frasier in 1962 and began her career as mother and homemaker. Carol and her husband raised three children at first in Seattle and later in Huntington Beach, California, where they moved in 1966. A year following her husband's death in 1979, Carol brought her children back to Seattle to be near the rest of her family. In April 1984 she re-met a former sweetheart, Robert Saunders. They were married in April 1985 and made their home in Seattle until the time of her death. Surviving Carol are her husband, Rob, her daughter Pam Frasier (John Worth) of McLeod, Montana, son Steve Frasier (Carolyn Busch) of Olympia, Washington, daughter Gail Frasier of Seattle, brother Chuck Coyne (Jan) of Sea-Tac, Washington, sister Katie Stull (Ron) of Union, Washington, cousin Terry Coyne (Eileen) of Mercer Island, and grandson, Erlan Frasier-Worth (presently of Karanganda, Kazakhstan, and soon to make his home with his new adoptive parents in McLeod, Montana). She has many devoted nieces and nephews and a large circle of friends from her days in school, time in California and in Seattle. Carol had a passion for golf. Her father, "PE", a local amateur champion, taught her golf swing basics when she was a teenager living on the 5th tee at Seattle's Sand Point Country Club. When she returned to Seattle in 1980, she took up the game in earnest and thereafter shared many good times with her family and friends. She was active in women's golf circles around the northwest, for several years played on the Sand Point Women's Division Golf Team and competed in many city and state tournaments. In 2002, she and her sister Katie chaired the Washington State Women's Golf Association Senior's Championship Tournament. Carol was intensely competitive, a careful student of the rules of golf and loved a friendly "game" with her pals. She had five holes-in-one during the 17 years she played. She enjoyed games and gaming, including bridge, gin rummy, dominoes, cribbage, "May I," Black Jack, Pai Gow Poker and most recently Rummikub. Carol and Katie seldom missed their twice-yearly trip to Reno or Las Vegas. She loved to dance, including country and tap. She was a fastidious dresser, and had a discriminating palate for good food and wine. But most of all, Carol enjoyed time with her large family and earned the reputation of family matriarch by bringing the family together on a regular basis. She treated the elders of her family with a special caring and the love and pride in her children will be treasured by all of us. Her friends and family will remember her for her gentleness, genuine interest in people, wonderful smile, her kindness and her sense of humor.
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Carol Coyne Frasier Saunders died February 13, 2003 and it is still difficult to explain how much her family and friends miss her. Carol and I met each other at Eckstein Jr. Hi. but became close friends in the 80's when many Roosevelt women would get together for mini reunions and invite "mystery guests" who were Roosevelt grads here for visits or vacations. We supported each other as we ventured from single parenting to second marriages and the pursuit of that perfect golf game. She had five holes in one and was a terrific player. Carol typified the statement "old friends are the best" loyal, dependable, honest and a wonderful sense of humor!
Pam Frieze Cobb

Carol passed away in her home on February 13, 2003 after a short illness with lung cancer.
Carol married Walt Frasier (RHS class of 56) in 1962 and began her career as mother and homemaker. She and Walt had three children (Pam, Steve, and Gail) and raised them at first in Seattle and later in Huntington Beach, CA where they moved in 1964. A year after Walt's death in 1979 Carol brought her children back to Seattle. In 1984 she re-met a former classmate, Rob Saunders (RHS class of 56) and they were married in April, 1985 and made their home in Seattle. In 1980 Carol took up golf in earnest and the game grew to be a passion of hers.
Carol’s grandchildren (Erlan and Wyatt) are now here and she would have been a proud, doting grandmother.
Her family and friends all miss her very much.
Sharon Flournoy Coyne

Deceased Date: 2023-01-17

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In our junior year, Lois sat behind me in Mr. Mauermann's English class. What a delight she was! She brightened an otherwise dreary course for me. We engaged in a lot of playful teasing, and being seated right behind me, she had the advantage.
I have always had fond memories of her.
David Barnette

Birth Date: 1940-06-03

Deceased Date: 2011-02-01

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Dave and I were very good friends. We went to dances and he taught me me The Swing. We kept in touch over the years. May he rest in peace.
Sister Renee Kittelson msc

Birth Date: 1939-11-22

Deceased Date: 2015-12-21

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Helen Sue Hames
Beloved Wife, Mother and Grandmother
Sue passed away peacefully at her home in Orondo, WA. on the morning of 12/21/15. She was surrounded by her Family and her dog, Rosie. She leaves behind her husband Bill, her brother David, her sister-in-law Karen, her sister-in-law Maureen, and her four children; Bill, Brian, Peter, Julie and son-in-law Ziggy. Her four grandchildren; Cole, Anna, Cameron, and Serena and one great grandchild, Noah. She graduated from Roosevelt High School and attended the University of Washington. Sue embraced Church on Sunday's, adored her dog Rosie and loved her friends and family dearly. She will be missed by all.
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I have known Sue since kindergarten and we have had so many great times spent together - Eckstein orchestra, trip at 18 years old to Las Vegas/Disneyland, girl's luncheons and Chelan trips with our families and friends and so much more.
So many laughs and great humor. I will miss Sue very much.
Julie Weber Lawson

Deceased Date: 2013-05-31

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Judy was my gal through high school and it saddens me to hear of her passing. She was a very close friend in those days and Judy filled a part of my heart.
Dennis Humes

I met Judy when we both entered Nathan Eckstein Jr. High School in 1952-53. We became friends with Karen Hummon and the three of us remained close for many years following graduation from Roosevelt. Judy and Karen were fun to be with, always kind, active in school and church activities, held responsible jobs in their chosen fields and raised their families with loving care. Judy loved working in her garden, enjoyed the wildlife that visited her yard occasionally, (except for the garter snakes), and was an accomplished knitter. She had a wonderful sense of humor. Judy and I enjoyed meeting for lunch, from time to time, and we were frequent e-mail buddies. My husband and I looked forward to getting together with Judy and Jack, just to catch up, as often as possible. Judy bravely fought a rare blood cancer for several years. Now, both Judy and Karen have passed away and I miss them terribly. But, I treasure the memories of happy times together over the years and know they will be in my heart always.
Judy Adams Thomas

Birth Date: 1940-04-23

Deceased Date: 1966-04-02

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Army 1st Lieut. David M. Davies, 25, who died Friday in Saigon of injuries suffered when the Victoria Hotel was bombed by Viet-Cong terrorists will be at 10:30 o'clock Saturday at the Sand Point Community Methodist Church. Burial with military honors, will be in Washelli. (Evergreen-Washelli, Seattle WA - Obituary Records)

Davies 1st Lt. David M. Beloved husband of Susan. Father of John, Trish, and Jill. Beloved son of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Davies. Brother of Susan, all Seattle; Williams U.S.M.C. Grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Allan Davies, Fremont NE.

(Researcher notes on Capt. Davies) On 1 April 66, the VC detonated 200 pounds of explosives just outside of the Victoria Hotel in Saigon. We, [Vietnam researcher] knew that 3 MP's were killed outright (with 3 civilians), but there were 67 men injured in this blast - causing havoc at the hospital that day. Based on this obit, he must have died of wounds sustained the next day. In 1966, Saigon was considered a choice "in-country" R&R site, with a lot of the men staying at the lavish Victoria Hotel. (Vietnam Researcher, Bruce Swander, email 9 Dec 2003)
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Died in Vietnam April 1966. Information about David can be found at The Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial website…TheWall-USA.com. In the section of the website titled messages, I paraphrased the message written by fellow Roosevelt alum, John NePage. I also incorporated information extracted from a fellow officer who was one of the few who last saw David alive. “A friend I will not forget---Dave and I were in school together from the 6th grade through high school. We served in Vietnam at the same time, he in the Army, I was in the USAF. He was billeted at the Hotel Victoria in downtown Saigon, a hotel that the US had taken over for housing. He was asleep in his hotel room when a grenade/bomb blew up in the room next to his. He died a few days later in the hospital of severe head wounds. Dave gave his life to keep America free.” Carolyn Wilson

I went through ROTC at the UofW with Dave. He died just days before he was about to come home from Viet Nam. Like many in our class who went to Viet Nam and were killed, Dave never was able to fulfill his potential. Lloyd Hara

Birth Date: 1940-04-28

Deceased Date: 1999-05-19

Birth Date: 1940-07-21

Deceased Date: 1994-12-05

Birth Date: 1940-07-08

Deceased Date: 2009-12-18

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Michael was born July 8, 1940 in Seattle and died December 18, 2009 at Valley Medical Center in Renton. He lived in the Briarwood community east of Renton for the past 38 years. Michael is survived by Linda his wife of 39 years; six children Jonathan Dooley, Lara Chung, Chad Dooley, Deanna Stanley, Jessica Philipp, and Jasmine Dooley; four grandchildren Victoria, Dylan, Kirsten and Luke; and a brother Keith Dooley.Mike graduated from Roosevelt High School in Seattle and worked various jobs before joining the Army. He then worked on Kwajalein Atoll in the South Pacific before returning to Seattle and becoming a computer technician with IBM until he retired in 1996. Mike received the gift of a liver transplant in June 2001 and enjoyed 8 ½ extra years. After also surviving bypass surgery and a valve replacement a sudden unknown infection claimed his life.

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Mike and I got to know each other our senior year at RHS when he was trying to teach me to play the guitar. I visited Mike when I was at Dartmouth and he was at MIT before he transferred back to the U.W. Later, while we were both living in Texas, Mike visited me and helped me catch up on several classmates. I will always remember Mike's friendliness and sense of humor, his intelligence and his many talents.
John Walkup

Birth Date: 1939-01-20

Deceased Date: 2006-03-12

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We went over to his house after school one day. His mom was there and he introduced her to me and introduced me to her. And for the first time in my life when an adult said hello to me she shook my hand just as though I was an adult! It's strange the things we remember.
Dick Ellingson

Birth Date: 1940-10-10

Deceased Date: 2008-02-25

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"Absolute devotion to family, many good laughs with life-long friends, helping any kid love to learn, taking long walks with golden retrievers, power-shopping the Nordstrom's Fall Sale, and sipping cold chardonnay on a deck with a great view of the sunset: Katie's special recipe for a life well-lived. Katie was born in Lewiston, Idaho to Mary P. (Church) and Neal Eaden, and grew up in Seattle where she was active in Rainbow Girls and was a founding member of the Lorikeets. She was a 1958 graduate from Roosevelt High and went on to attend Stanford University and the University of Washington, where she received her bachelor's and master's degrees. Katie met Jake in 1959 on a blind date, arranged by mutual friends. They went water skiing on Lake Washington. Maybe it was Katie's swimsuit; maybe it was Jake's impressive jump start. They were together from there on, although they did have to delay their marriage until Katie received her degree in 1961, because Jake needed someone to support him through graduate school. She began her mission as an educator teaching English to inner-city high school students in Cincinnati, Ohio, then taught junior high in South Lyon, Michigan, and Kindergarten with her dear friend Cheetah Dolven at Edison Elementary School in Kennewick. After returning to the University of Washington to complete her master's degree in Library Science, she oversaw the libraries at Hawthorne and Lincoln Elementary schools in Kennewick before moving in to the principal's office at Edwin Markham Elementary in Pasco. From there, she went on to serve as principal at Robert Frost and then Ruth Livingston elementary schools in Pasco. Katie put in the 80-hour week before the 60-hour week was even fashionable, working tirelessly to improve the quality of education that her students received. In her spare time, Katie was an adjunct for Washington State University, a volunteer at Safe Harbor Crisis Nursery, and a member of Delta Kappa Gamma and Women Investing their Mad Money. Katie is survived by her husband of 47 years, Jake; her son and daughter-in-law, Burke and Kelly Hales of Corvallis, Oregon; her daughter and son-in-law, Sarah and Kevin Ard of Kennewick; grandchildren, Henry and Josh Hales, and Eleanor and Amelia Ard; her sister and brother-in-law, Maribeth and Burke Hales of Seattle; her sister and brother-in-law, Eleanor and Richard Taylor, of Edmonds; and her brother and sister-in-law, David and Lois Eaden, of Edmonds; her sister-in-law, Andrea Hales, of Fallbrook, California; many nieces and nephews; and countless friends old and new. If you were lucky enough to call her family, indulge yourself in the reality that, regardless of what everyone else thinks about you, Katie honestly did think you were the greatest thing ever. When you share a weekend with life-long friends, have a good solid laugh and remember Katie. When you find a child who doesn't realize how badly they want to learn, summon up your patience and teach her the way to do it so that it's fun, just like Katie would have done. If you come across a great big, bouncy dog, give him a long, hard scratch between the ears and throw him a stick for Katie's sake. When the sun starts to slip down on the horizon, remember that it's time to open the fridge, pull the cork and raise your glass, "to good old Kate." And when you find yourself at the fall sale, and you don't know if you can justify that navy blazer, because you already have two, remember that Katie would have had the good sense to realize that it's a steal for that price and it would be a shame to let it go, because it's 100% wool and fully lined, so take out your Nordy's card, swipe that thing, and say, "thank you, Katie!"
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I and Stig Lundstrom met Katie with her husband Jake in Sweden almost 30 years ago. I was impressed by her kindness and interest in other people, her knowledge and also patience to explain different questions . We have met several times since then both in Sweden and in USA. The last time was in Seattle with my son Magnus and his girlfriend in 1994. We had a lovely time together in Seattle and on a day tour to Mount Rainier together with her family. I will never forget Katie and her lovely family. I miss you Katie.
Gunilla Bodin

This Spring I was going through some old pictures and ran across a picture of two children from 1973. Their names were Sarah and Burke Hales. Their mother was Katie Eaden Hales. I was anticipating our reunion this summer as I had lost touch with Katie and I wanted to recall with her the many fun times we had giggling our way through Nathan Eckstein. I was devastated one morning when I opened up the paper and her beautiful face was smiling at me from the obituary pages.
Nancy Oldenburg Cordry

Katie Eaden Hales was an amazing woman, a wonderful friend. She was witty and fun, adventuresome, mischievous and wise. She had that quick, quirky, sense of humor that seems to be the special province of the very intelligent. She had a way of seeing things others did not, and she invariably laughed uproariously at her
own jokes.
After leaving Roosevelt she attended Stanford University. (We were all so impressed)! But it wasn't long after meeting the love of her life, Jake, that she migrated north to the UW so they could be closer. They were married right after she graduated in December 1961. As the two of them traveled to pursue his post graduate degrees, she taught English to inner-city high school students in Cincinnati, then junior high English in South Lyon, Michigan, and finally Kindergarten in Kennewick. She later returned to UW to earn a master's degree in Library Science. She enjoyed her stint as overseer of the library program in two schools, but it was her next career move that brought her the most satisfaction. As anyone who has been associated with elementary school education can attest, it is the principal who sets the tone for the entire school. And this was Katie's next position. Here at last her gifts of administration, teaching and communication, her love of learning, enthusiasm and ability to inspire were fully utilized. No doubt Katie would have been hugely successful at any career she chose, but here she found her passion. She worked tirelessly to inspire teachers and kids alike to love learning, to get excited about the world around them, to challenge themselves, explore, imagine, create. As her daughter Sarah said, "She put in the 80 hour week before the 60 hour week was even fashionable."
Aside from her professional work, she served as an adjunct for WSU as well as a loyal volunteer for the Safe Harbor Crisis Nursery. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma and Women Investing Their Mad Money. And yet, she always had time for her family and many friends--especially her family! For Katie each family member from Jack right down to the youngest grandchild was positively the best, brightest, funniest, absolutely dearest person on planet Earth. To be her grandchild was to be the center of the universe.
Although her time on this earth was far too short for all those who loved her, she epitomized a life well-lived.
We miss you, Katie!
Margaret Shaw Dasso

"Katie Eaden was always kind to me, and loved to give me hugs...she had a wonderful smile."
Joan Garlick Yant

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Harold and my older brother Tony were friends so he was around our house a lot. Harold and I and Pat Imbery took dancing classes together in grade school. I think Skip Getzendanner and Johnny Jacobi might have been there too. Anyway, Harold lived down the street on the way to Pat's house and I used to have to go by his house to see her...I thought he was the cutest! Specially when his Dad bought him the '57 Chevy!
My mother and Harold's mother were dear friends which is how I know about him after school. He eventually became a successful podiatrist and he was married with one child.
Dawn McNamara (Ward-Smith)

Growing up Harold Ellis was my best friend. We met in the 5th grade at Maple Leaf Grade School. We did everything together from that point on--1st dates, snow skiing, water skiing, golf, tennis, basketball and baseball and so on.
Two days after graduating from Roosevelt, Harold and I went into the Coast Guard with Jerry Franks and Tim Schlosser. Harold entered the UW in December of '58 and graduated in 1962. He went to school in San Francisco to study Podiatry and upon graduation married and had a son. He was a Podiatrist in the Seattle area until his untimely death in the mid 90's. Harold was bright and fun loving and a very loyal friend. Someone once said that the tragedy inherent in true, good and brave friends is that they have to leave us one day. I think that they are probably okay, while those of us who are left behind are not. I will always be grateful that I had a chance to meet Harold and to be his friend.
John Jacobi

I first met Harold at Jane Adams Junior High. I remember he was one of the cutest boys I'd ever seen. We were in the same algebra class together and because of so many absences, I fell behind. Harold knew I was struggling and offered to help me. He was kind then and always. We became very good friends, with a passing romance that we chose to keep on a friendship basis.
He was a very good friend until I finished school in January of '58. I never saw him again, but I always remembered him with great fondness.
Merle Stull McCann

Birth Date: 1940-06-17

Deceased Date: 2006-01-14

Birth Date: 1940-03-03

Deceased Date: 1992-10-06

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George married Carol Lauria Feb 11, 1967. Had a son Darin and Carol was a widow with 2 daughers. Raised family in Orange, CA.
Gina Lauria

I met George in Jr. High. We were on the same football team for all 3 years. The teams were competitive and there was a great group of teammates and we had a lot of fun. George was an enthusiastic participant in both football and the fun. Neither of us was big enough, or good enough, to play football at Roosevelt. George did stay with the game and was the quarterback of the winning intramural football team our senior year. Our sophomore year in high school George suggested that we go fishing at Lake Erie (up by Anacortes) on opening day. I had never been fishing before. George said not to worry, he would teach me everything he knew about fishing. It turns out that didn't take long. I don't remember that we caught any fish. I do remember that we had a great time. In researching for this, I saw one of the two "interests" that George listed in the Strenuous Life was fishing.
Pete Lucas

Birth Date: 1940-09-17

Deceased Date: 2013-05-17

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Gerald E. Franks born 9/17/40 passed away on 5/17/13 at age 72. He graduated from Roosevelt HS in 1958 and then went on to UW where he received his teaching degree. He was a huge sports fan and loved playing basketball & baseball. He also enjoyed hunting & golfing whenever he got the chance. He is survived by his sister Bobbie, daughters Dana & Kim and grandsons Chris, Cody, Zack & Josh. He will be forever remembered and deeply missed.
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I met Glenn when we started at Roosevelt as sophomores. It was obious that Glenn was a talented academic and I can remember through my Roosevelt years trying to keep up with him in mathematics classes which of course I was never able to do. Glenn and I created a game where we would pitch a tennis ball to each other and, if we could hit it, we had a system for scoring hits, runs, etc. We played that game off and on until we both graduated from the UW in 1962. Our big problem was finding a tennis ball that would work the way we wanted it too.
Glenn went on to receive a Master of International Affairs degree from Columbia University from Columbia University in 1966. He worked in Europe for Cummins Engine and Mobil Oil and became very interested in public policy and strategic planning. He was accepted at the Stanford Graduate School of Business to do special Ph.D work in Economics, Public Policy and Business in 1970. He went on to work in the Office of the Secretary, U.S. Dept. of Health, Education and Welfare and eventually ran as a candidate in Seattle-King County for the U.S. Congress in 1973-4 (obviously he didn’t win). He then became a consultant in strategic planning working with organizations in the U.S, Canada, and Europe. My last contact with Glenn was in 1983 or so when he was getting married again. He was very excited about that and also about getting some kids in the process. He was in New York at that time.
Glenn was one of the most interesting and stimulating individuals I have met in my life although I am not sure I recognized it at the time. I regret very much losing touch with him in the mid-80's and was very sad to find his name on the memoriam list as I was really looking forward to seeing him at the reunion.
Mike Cordry

Deceased Date: 2024-11-01

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Elizabeth Freeman Sjursen passed away peacefully surrounded by her children. Born in Seattle, to Dr. George and Carma Freeman, she graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1958. She attended the University of Washington, joining the Pi Beta Phi sorority, and earned her BA in Economics in 1962. A passionate reader, she continually sought knowledge in art, history, sports, and literature. She was a longtime UW Football season ticket holder.
Elizabeth delighted in entertaining and cooking for family and friends. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother. Predeceased by her parents and brother Douglas Freeman, she is survived by her son George Sjursen (Irina); daughter Elizabeth "Bear" Ellis (John); and grandchildren Carter Ellis, Landry Ellis, Oliver Sjursen, and Everly Sjursen.
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Birth Date: 1939-11-28

Deceased Date: 2023-04-19

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Pamela Frieze Cobb (1939 - 2023) passed away unexpectedly on April 19, 2023, from an acute illness. She was born in Seattle, WA, to the late Ernest and Lucille Frieze and graduated from Roosevelt High School and the University of Washington, where she was a member of the Alpha Kappa Theta sorority. Pamela was a loving wife to Dr. Oliver E. Cobb, with whom she shared a deep passion for golfing and fly-fishing in Montana.
In addition to her husband, Pamela is survived by her sister, Beverly Jacobs, and her daughters, Page Huletz (Norm) and Stephanie Feldt (Stuart), and her step-children, Alison Herber (Paul), Pamela Cobb (Craig Faulks), and Henry Cobb.
She was a cherished grandmother to Turner, Madeline, Jo Jo, Nathan, Spencer, Lauren, Owen, Catherine, Anna, Emily, Will, and Oliver G. She also leaves behind her adoring kitty, Willow.
Pamela was an avid reader who loved to entertain, and she will be remembered for her grace, kindness, and generosity, as well as her unwavering love for her family. She was a dedicated patron of the Seattle Chamber Music Society and a co-founder of the Seattle Art Museum's curatorship for African Art. She and her husband spent many winters in Palm Springs where they were members of the O'Donnell Golf Club. In Seattle, she was an active member of Sand Point Country Club.
Pamela will be greatly missed by all who knew her and her spirit will live on through the memories she leaves behind. Deep appreciation to Northwest Hospital for the wonderful care and attention given by the nurses and physicians during Pam's all too brief hospitalization. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Planned Parenthood, an organization that was very important to her.

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Sherry was interested in both art and music at Roosevelt. She listed her vocational choice as 'dental assistant.' Sherry was listed in the 1978 reunion book as having already passed away, so she died very young.

Birth Date: 1940-01-17

Deceased Date: 1993-11-11

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I didn't get to know Nancy until high school as she'd gone to Marshall and I'd gone to Eckstein. She drew Marcia Miller and I into her circle of friends and years later when we'd all graduated from college and had families, Nancy would be the one to organize a get-together when someone was in town. She was a good and loyal friend. She got me interested in being a camp counselor and taught me to hike, chop wood and build a fire. Nancy majored in physical Education/Health at the UW. She married John Haworth (RHS class of '56) and they had three children (John, Roger and Kathy). She taught at Marshall and Garfield. Nancy died suddenly a short time after our 35th reunion. I do miss her.
Carol Bell

Nancy was a thoughtful, loyal friend to her high school pals. She was the hub that kept our group of friends in touch with each other as we moved around the country. Nancy taught Physical Education at Garfield High School. She loved her family especially her two children.
She was a wonderful friend and we all miss her and wish she was here to celebrate our fifty years together.
Judy Barnhart Blair

Birth Date: 1940-07-01

Deceased Date: 2009-04-13

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Dorothy "Lourie" Howard passed away in Vancouver, WA on April 13, 2009. She was 68. Lourie was born on July 1, 1940 in Bremerton, WA. She was raised and educated in Seattle, WA, graduating from Roosevelt High School.
She married Gary A. Howard in 1961.
Lourie worked as a sales clerk for Hi-School pharmacy for 15 years, retiring in 2002.
She enjoyed tennis, yard work, and Columbia Little League.
She was a member of Silver Star Racquet Club.
Survivors include her husband, Gary at home; two sons, Brent A. Howard of Seattle, WA, Brian R. Howard of Sherwood, OR; father, Robert E. Giles, of Seattle, WA; brother, Robert Giles, of Woodinville, WA; sister, Mary Axter of Bellevue, WA; three granddaughters, Meghan, Lindsay, and Katie Howard.
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