Archive for October, 2009
WAYNE DOMINICK
WAYNE A DOMINICK
At the age of 69, Wayne A Dominick passed away peacefully on the evening of October 19th 2009 surrounded by his loving family and friends after succumbing to a long battle with heart disease. Wayne was born May 1st 1940 in Yakima, Washington.
As a baby, he was adopted by Henry and Alice Dominick from Aberdeen Washington where he proceeded to grow up. After graduating from Aberdeen High School in 1958, Wayne enlisted in the US Air Force in 1959 when he was 19 years old and enjoyed the many places in the world the military took him and often, with enjoyment, shared the stories of his experiences. After spending 6 years in the Air force, Wayne found he had a passion for sports, and began to play minor league baseball, until he decided that he enjoyed coaching even more. He went on to coach several little and minor league baseball teams as well as football teams. He undyingly enjoyed car racing, such as NASCAR, especially Sprint car racing, and spent over 12 years of the 80’s and 90’s at Skagit Speedway in the pits, which he referred to as, “the greatest place on earth,“ riding in the wrecker and push trucks. When he couldn’t be in the pits, Wayne would watch from the stands behind turn #4, where he has one day asked 
for his ashes to be spread. All you needed to do was just mention a sprint car, and you would witness his face light up with pure enjoyment. Also he greatly enjoyed UW husky football, wore their colors proud and often attended games with his wife and daughter. For a living, Wayne studied to become a contractor and estimator with an asphalt company which is what became his career. He was a lifelong Western Washington resident, residing mostly in and around Skagit County.
Wayne had a passion for life, and tried to live every moment to the fullest. He had an unstoppable sense of humor, and enjoyed making people laugh, all the way to the end, he made sure the people around him had smiles on their faces. He enjoyed sharing the things he learned in life, to hopefully enlighten others. He had a strong passion for music and movies, he loved watching and listening to them on his surround sound, which he thought was one of the neatest things. Wayne enjoyed many things in his life, but mostly, he enjoyed his family, friends and dog, Baron. He loved to spend time, love and laugh with the people who were close to him, and that spirit of his will never be forgotten, but always celebrated.
Wayne is survived by his best friend and love of his life, wife, Barbra J Dominick, Who resides in Kent, Washington. His Daughter, Dawn Dominick who resides in Burlington, Washington. His brother Jack Dominick of Soldotna Alaska. Two step children, Tiffany Meluskey of Naches Washington. Mike and Misty Wilcox from Sheridan Wyoming. And 3 Grandchildren, Mathieu Hatchel, Austin Meluskey and Hayley Wilcox.
The memorial and celebration of Wayne’s life will be held at the home He and wife Barb shared in Kent Washington. Saturday Oct, 24th at 2pm Address: East Valley Storage 18250 E Valley Hwy Kent, WA, 98032 Please Park in the Oriental Mall parking Next door.
Rose Schnoberger
Rose Schnoberger
Rose Schnoberger, at the age of 84 years, passed on Friday, October 16th, 2009 at 1:10PM. Her husband Edward Schnoberger, daughter’s Karen Richins and Kathryn Mason were at her side. She spent the last 14 months at Arbor Heights Adult Family where she was lovingly cared for by the owners and their staff. Prior to moving to the AFH Rose spent 7 months at a skilled nursing facility after being diagnosed with Picks Disease. She suffered from Colitis at the time of her death. Ed resides at their home in West Seattle and visited her daily. He fondly calls his wife ‘Rosie’ as do many family members and friends.
Her parents Jorgen Olai Bang Kristiansen and Elisa Hansine Ingebrigtsdatter Oppedal migrated from Norway aboard the Scandinavian America Line steamship Hellig Olav. They arrived in New York on Sept. 18th, 1906 and moved to Petersburg, Alaska where Rose was born on December 19, 1924. The family settled in Seattle, Washington when she was a teenager. Her brother’s Clarence and John, and sister’s Selma, Mabel and predeceased her.
Ed and Rose met at Highline High School. They married in on December 10th, 1948 and celebrated their 60th anniversary last December. They built a house in Skyway, near Renton, WA where they raised their daughters, Karen and Kathy. During her daughter’s school years Rose, an excellent seamstress, made all of their clothes. After her daughters finished high school she went back to work as an executive secretary for an electronics company and stayed there until she retired at the age of 62.
Ed and Rosie built their 2nd house in 1976 next to Ed’s parent’s home in West Seattle. The house has a wet bar and dance floor in the basement and they hosted many memorable and fun parties. During their retirement years they traveled extensively taking over 40 cruises and numerous trips to Las Vegas and Reno. Rose loved traveling and family gatherings. She was always ready for a laughter filled party surrounded by family and friends.
Rose has three grandchildren. Heather Richins, daughter of Karen Richins. Mark and David Mason, son’s of Kathryn Mason.
A “Celebration of the Life of Rose Schnoberger” will be held on November 14th. Please contact KarenRichins@yahoo.com for information and post your fond memories of Rose on this website.
Rose and Ed celebrating Christmas Eve December 24th 1967
Clyde Richard Duncan
Clyde Richard Duncan
Clyde Richard Duncan
Clyde (Dick) Duncan died 10-14-2009 at a Veterans Hospital in Seattle, WA. Born March 30, 1927 to Clyde R & Imogene (Highfill) who preceded him in 1983.
He married Marilyn Strietmatter June 17, 1951. She died Aug 2003. He is survived by a son C. Robert & (Patti) Duncan of Avondale, AZ. A daughter Joy (Gary) Anderson of Marysville, WA. A sister Jane & (Junior) Bishop of Cuba, IL. Also 4 grandchildren & 6 great grandchildren.
Dick graduated from Avon High School and entered the Navy till the end of WWII. He then attended Bradley University. Dick & Marilyn owned a jewelry store in Aledo for several years and then moved to Mountain Home, Idaho.
Cremation rites have been accorded. Ashes will be buried at Industry, IL. at a later date.
Denise Glenda Dewey
Stanwood, Washington: Denise Glenda Dewey, 56 years old, passed away, Saturday, September 26, 2009, after a 17 year battle with abdominal Liposarcoma cancer. She was born May 26, 1953 in Spokane, Washington to N. Keith and Ursula (Harlan) Dewey. She was married to William Gerard, December 27, 2003, Bainbridge Island, Washington.
Denise grew up on Queen Anne Hill in Seattle Washington, attending John Hay Elementary, Worth McClure Jr. High and Queen Anne High Schools. She later attended Central Washington College and graduated from Eastern Washington University. Denise worked for the Seattle School District, Bainbridge Island School District and most recently the Arlington School District. She loved to read, quilt, travel and explore. Most importantly she had a love for life.
Denise is survived by her husband, William Gerard, Stanwood Washington, daughter, Nadine Nagamatsu, Brooklyn New York, stepdaughter, NaTessa Plum, Lake Stevens, Washington, stepson, Billy Gerard, Marysville, Washington, two granddaughters, NaKayla Hampson, Stanwood, Washington and Gabby Gerard , Denmark, one grandson, Griffin Gerard Denmark, her father N. Keith Dewey, Worley, Idaho, two sisters, Daylene Ure, St. George, Utah, Dana Bonawitz, Spokane, Washington, her brother David Dewey, Everett, Washington and many cherished nieces and nephews. Denise is preceded in death by her mother, Ursula E. Dewey.
Memorial Services will be Saturday, October 10, 2009, 3:00PM at Presidents Elementary School, 505 East 3rd Street, Arlington, WA . In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Evergreen Hospice, Evergreen Healthcare Foundation, 12040 NE 128th St. MS5, Kirkland, WA 98034.
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