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Karen Louise Goldstein

On August 3rd, 2009, Karen Louise Goldstein passed away in Kirkland, WA. She was a New
Year’s baby, born January 1st, 1967 to proud parents Gloria and Roy Schulz and siblings
Bill, Ron and Diane. Karen attended Juanita High school and went to Germany as an exchange
student in her junior year. Karen graduated from the University of Washington and Seattle
Pacific University. While at the UW, Karen enjoyed being a member of ZTA sorority. She
went on to work in the medical profession. She loved her job at Evergreen Hospital and
inspired all whom she worked with. Karen recently celebrated her 13th wedding anniversary
to her beloved husband Tim. They shared a passion for travel and experienced the world
more than many dream possible. They were blessed with the birth of their beautiful
daughter Nicole eight years ago, the love of her life. Karen was loved by so many and will
be missed by so many. She is an angel now in heaven, at peace, without pain.

The Karen Schulz Goldstein Memorial Lecture Fund has been established to endow an annual lecture series in Karen’s honor in recognition of her career and dedication to promoting diabetes education.  Karen was an active member of the Washington Association of Diabetes Educators (WADE) and the Diabetes Care and Education Practice Group.  The promotion of diabetes care and education were very important to Karen.  This annual lecture series will ensure that Karen’s passion for the promotion of diabetes care and education will continue and be available to others who share her passion.

If you are interested in donating to this Fund, you can make a check to WADE which is a not-for-profit organization.  If you write “Karen” in the memo line, your donation will be directed to this Fund.  All donations are tax deductible.

Rosella F. Craig

Rosella Craig

Rosella F. Craig, 94, longtime resident of Bellevue, WA passed away peacefully at her home on July 31st.  She was born on March 2, 1915, the youngest of eleven children.  She grew up in Hand Country, SD, graduated from Redfield High School in 1933, and married Roland J. Craig February 7, 1934.  They made their home in Tulare, SD prior to moving to Kennebec, SD in 1942.  They relocated to Bellevue, WA in 1955, where she lived until her death.

Rosella and Roland have five sons: Bill, Jim, Pat, Mike and Kevin; and four daughters: Carmen Miller, Mary Kerb, Fatima Craig and Karla Kinsella.  She was preceded in death by her husband Roland, son Patrick, and granddaughter LeAnn.  Although primarily a mother and homemaker, Rosie worked at Newberry’s and Fredrick and Nelson.  She volunteered at Residence East, a group home for the mentally challenged in Bellevue, for more than a decade.  She was nominated for Bellevue Citizen of the Year in 1984. She cared for many children and also many elderly people–most younger than herself.

In her younger years she was very athletic and enjoyed softball and horseshoes.  She loved children, bowling, Bingo, crafts and parties.

She was “Grandma Rosie” to many, including 21 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren, and 10 great-great grandchildren.

She will be greatly missed by her family and many friends.

Carol Slawson

Carol Slawson 1934-2009

Carol passed away on July 16th at her adult family home after a five year battle with Alzheimer’s. The family wishes to give special thanks to the care givers at Grace Adult Family Home who have given Carol such loving care over the past four years.

Carol was born and raised in Spokane, one of three daughters of Jack and Helen Slosser. Carol graduated from WSC in 1956 and began a teaching career in Seattle that lasted over twenty four years.

A parent of two of Carol’s kindergarten students wrote these words recently:
“…I remember the first time I met Carol. I visited her kindergarten classroom to see if
she was the right teacher for my daughter. I fell in love with her immediately. I was so
thrilled that my daughter would be with Carol. She was obviously a loving, encouraging,
creative teacher. I know for a fact that my son is the person he is today because of
Carol’s encouragement. He started school being very unsure of himself and somewhere
during his time with Carol, he became self-confident and a school leader. I miss her
terribly now that she is gone. She will be in my thoughts forever…”

Devoted to all children, Carol helped raise two children with her husband, taught kindergarten, was a Brownie Leader, a Cub Scout Den Mother and an
active teacher/leader in her church Sunday school. Her children will always remember her wonderful ‘theme’ birthday parties when they were growing up.

Carol is survived by her husband Tom, son Keith, and daughter Julie. Soleil, daughter of Keith and Hillary, is her only grandchild. Carol’s sister Eleanor lives in Southern California with her family.

A memorial service will be held at St. Andrews Lutheran Church 2650 148th Ave. S.E. Bellevue, WA on Thursday, August 6th at 11:00 am.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that remembrances be made to Seattle Public Schools or the Alzheimer’s Association in her name.

Dorothy Hayes

Born Dorothy Elizabeth McReynolds in Rice, WA on March 25, 1920. Passed away peacefully at home in Bellevue on June 12, 2009.  A talented gardener, avid beachcomber, mushroom-hunter, dancer and gracious hostess of many lively parties and gatherings, she will be missed dearly.  Her Fourth of July picnic was a neighborhood tradition for many years and her door was always open.  Family and friends were always greeted with laughter and, often, a bowl of her special clam chowder.

Dorothy is survived by sons John E. and William J. Garrott, 7 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great granddaughter, and siblings Gertrude, Edith, Richard and Irene. Preceding her in death were her parents, Maynard and Viola, and sister Margeurite.

While in Superior, AZ with her sister Margeurite, Dorothy met and married William W. Garrott. They raised their 2 boys in Kent, WA. She later married Charles Hayes. Kent remained her home until 2007.

Her energy was amazing – working as an accountant into her 70’s, she still managed to maintain a tremendous flower garden so extensive and lovely that strangers would stop and ask to look around. When the sun went down she would head to The Golden Steer for a night of dancing. People much younger may not have kept up with her.

One of her great joys were trips to the ocean at La Push, WA where she gathered shells and other materials for the endless craft projects she created.  At her express request, her ashes will be scattered at her beloved ocean and no funeral services will be held.

An informal celebration of Dorothy’s life will be held on 9/12/09 from 1-4pm at 2580 152^nd Ave NE, Redmond  WA. All are welcome. If you have a special memory to share, please bring it along, the family would love hearing it. For details call Cindy Garrott at 425-289-8454.

Elaine Higginbotham

Elaine Higginbotham

Beulah Thompson

My mom, Beulah Thompson, passed away in her sleep Weds July 8,2009. She was 91.  Mom was known for her positive and cheerful attitude.  She embraced all friends and animals who came into her world.  Mom had a passion for learning. Even in her last months she was trying to master the Chinese characters and poetry which fascinated her.  Mom was first a great mother and wife.  Her work varied from factory worker,to  commercial art to business.  The common thread in her life was art.  She created her life like a great portrait.  The canvas was filled with details and sketches of the future vision. Her strength was in her relationship with God who was LOVE.  She lived her life infused with her belief in God and his mighty power.  Mom was born in Barre, Massachusetts,went to high school in Pasadena,Ca.  Went to Art College in Pasadena.  Married my dad in 1941.He passed away 12 years ago.  Mom became the GirlScout leader for me when I was a child because our town had none.She sewed beautiful prom gowns for me when I was in highschool.  She was active in leading Alanon for over 10 years and helped many young women. During retirement she mastered new skills.  She learned to play the organ. Mom also became skilled with stained glass art.    She and dad lived in norhtern California most of there lives.Mom served as a pastor in her church in Oroville,Ca for 3years, until they moved to So.California again. Mom was ready for adventure at the snap of your fingers.  Mom and Dad spent many happy hours at their favorite summer place,lake Almanor,camping and fishing.  They always shared their catch with other campers.  I remember when  I was 3-4 years old,my brother,Don(ED)Thompson,would come home from the Navy with his buddies.  Mom & Dad would make a big BBQ in our backyard.  All our friends were always welcome.  Mom enjoyed her grandchildren—Craig Thompson, Brian Thompson and was always interested in their accomplishments.  She was happy when granddaughter, Jana(Richter)Hughes went to college in Chico,and they could have dinners together. She had a very special connection with grandson, KenRichter,too.  It all started with StarWars and expanded to anything of science or sci-fi.  My mother was the youngest of 6 children and family life was very important to her.  I learned many lessons from her.  She has been an inspiration for how to live well and to die well. I love her so much .Sincerely,Carol

Frances Elizabeth Fuller

Fran passed away on June 17th at Newport House, Bellevue, WA . Our thanks to the staff and Evergreen Hospice.   Fran
 
was born Oct. 13, 1916 in Plevna, MT to Nick and Elizabeth Weinschrott..  She was preceded in death by her parents,
husband Harold, and sisters Catherine Barry and Marie Rosacker. 
 
Fran enjoyed her careers and many friends at Milwaukee Railroad, Olympic Savings Bank and Lilyblad Petroleum in Tacoma.
 
Fran is survived by her brother Karl Weinschrott; children, John Fuller (Jean) and Virginia Robinson: three granddaughters, Laurie Alexander, Lynn Bailie and Karen Fuller: and five great grandchildren.
 
A memorial service will be held at St. John of the Woods, 9903 – 24th Ave. E., Tacoma, on July 8, 2009 at 11:00am.

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Glora Reese

Glora M. “Chic” Dorsett Reese

September 3, 1928- June 30, 2009

Born in Yakima, Wa. to parents Maude and Roscoe V. Dorsett Sr.

Survived by loving husband Karl Reese, Seattle Wa.

Brothers Ron Dorsett of Kirkland, Wa, and Virgil Dorsett of Mulino, OR.

Also survived by Daughters Nancy Craddock of Duvall and

Cheri Wagner of Quilcene, Wa, Sons: Fred Wagner, Monroe Wa., and

Brett Wagner, St Paul AK. 

Adored by 9 Grandchildren and 13 Great grandchildren.

There will be no memorial service at Chic’s request. 

A private family celebration of her

life to be held at a later date.

I have only slipped away into the next room.

I am I, and you are you,

Whatever we were to each other, that we are still.

Call me by the old familiar name. 

Speak of me in the easy way which you always used.

Put no difference into your tone.

Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow.

Laugh as we always laughed

At the little jokes that we enjoyed together

Play, smile, think of me, pray for me.

Let my name be ever the household word that it always was.

Let it be spoken without an effort,

Without the ghost of a shadow upon it.

Life means all that it ever meant.

It is the same as it ever was.

There is absolute and unbroken continuity.

What is this death but a negligible accident?

Why should I be out of mind because I am

out of sight?

I am but waiting for you,

For an interval,

Somewhere very near,

Just round the corner.

All is well.

-Henry Scott Holland

Love you gramma.  We will miss you.

Sharon Ann Gerken

Sharon Ann (Saylor) Gerken

Sharon Ann (Saylor) Gerken, born August 7 1943 peacefully went to be with the Lord June 20th 2009. She fought a brave battle with cancer. It may have claimed her body, but could never claim her soul. She truly had victory over death. Sharon is survived by her husband The Rev. Dr. Don Gerken of 43 years, two daughters and their husbands Andrea and Michael Huntley of Lynnwood, Washington, Jill and Kurtis Albertson of Bothell, Washington, two sons and their wives Andrew and Claudia Gerken of Monroe, Washington, and Lt. Eric and Claudia Gerken of Richmond, Texas. She is also survived by 4 grandchildren Charlie, Hudson, Summer, Jennifer, and by one brother and his wife Rolland and Deloris Saylor of Idaho as well as several nieces and nephews.
Sharon grew up in a small Iowa town and was preceded in death by her parents Earl and Grace Saylor. After graduation from High School, Sharon moved to Sioux City Iowa to complete her degree in Nursing. She then moved to Iowa City, Iowa by the way of Arizona and met her husband Don at the University of Iowa Hospitals. After they were married she and her husband went into the ministry serving several churches in Iowa and Wisconsin. After a full time traveling evangelistic ministry, Sharon and Don moved to the Central American country of Nicaragua to begin a missionary ministry. Sharon as a nurse supervised the clinics that were established for the poor. She went to India to work with the leprosy foundation through Volunteers in Medical Missions. She also founded along with Don the Centers of Hope Mission International as a continuing ministry to the poor of Central America.
When Sharon returned to the states she served in many nursing positions finally becoming a Hospice nurse. She worked even during the time of her treatment for cancer. She served many people at the end of their life with good nursing as well as spiritual help. She accounted for all of her experiences in a book she authored entitled “Don’t look in the pot” a journey of faith. When her time came she ministered to her family and many friends almost to the end. Sharon died peacefully and left us all with a sign of hope and encouragement. She died at Evergreen in patient Hospice where at hey gave her wonderful care. On her behalf, we the family thank you for your compassion and care. She will be deeply missed. Especially we want to thank the Lord for His care at the end of her life.
Donations of remembrance can be made to the Center of Hope or to the Evergreen Hospice.

Edward Morgan

Edward A. Morgan 79 died on June 24, 2009

Ed was born in Colorado and moved to Anacortes at age 10. In 1948 he left and went to Business College in Everett and started working at Boeing in 1950. He retired from Boeing in 1988 and enjoyed 21 years of retirement filled with traveling and fun with his wife Sue and his many friends. Ed also loved the years they spent in Arizona and the warm weather. Ed is survived by his wife Susan and his daughter Lisa (Eric) Fotherby and his 2 grandchildren Nolan and Hannah and a brother Ray and sister Geraldine. His daughter Mindy preceded him in death in 1985.
Ed’s wife Susan would like to thank Evergreen Hospice for all their tender care and request any gifts be given in Ed’s memory to Evergreen Hospice or United Methodist Church in Coupeville.
A memorial service will be held on July 25th at 3:00 pm at the United Methodist Church in Coupeville.

Betty Ann Dumar

Betty Ann Dumar Born September 22, 1921 in Seattle Washington  Passed away June 21, 2009 In Bellevue Washington

Betty Ann Dumar

Ronald Arthur Marshall

Ronald Arthur Marshall

Ronald Arthur Marshall
Earthly Birthdate 6-23-1935
Heavenly Birthdate 6-18-2009

Born to Ralph and Edith Marshall in Seattle, WA with two older sisters, Gloria & Paul Swanson, Shirli & John Strong and two older brothers Stan & Ines Marshall and John & Pat Marshall and their individual families.

He was born into God’s family at the age of 12.  The previous year his sisters had accepted Christ into their hearts as their savior at Lake Killarney Bible camp and the following summer he went to summer camp knowing that is what he wanted to do also.

Ron grew up in the Admiral district and attended West Seattle High School and transferred to the YMCA Technical School for his senior year.  Being work oriented he skipped his graduation to go for an interview at the Washington State Ferry system and began working.  Boeings was his next job until he enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving in Anchorage, Alaska for the Alaska Communication system as a teletype repairman.  Prior to enlisting in the Army, he attended the West Seattle Assembly of God church where in the youth group he met Phyllis Nelson.  While on leave, they began dating.  It didn’t take long for Ron to decide this was the girl he wanted as his wife.  When he was in Anchorage he had prayed that Phyllis would find a good husband, and Phyllis felt the Lord put it in her mind “I wouldn’t be surprised if I ever get married it would be to Ron Marshall.”  About eight months later they were married.  The Lord had answered Ron’s prayer for Phyllis.  He took his bride to Anchorage for the last 10 months of his Army career, before he was discharged.

After returning to Seattle, their daughter Cindi was born, followed by their son Dayle.  Dayle lives in Beaufort, SC with his wife Allison (who just celebrated their 25th anniversary on June 9th), and three children, Joshua, Emily and Jason. 

Ron and Phyllis owned two homes in West Seattle.  Their current home was built by his brother John, or Jack as they called him, 44 years ago qualifying them as living in the “House that Jack Built”, which was a gift from God.
Ron loved his Lord, his family, the outdoors and hiking in the mountains and woods, gardening both vegetables and flowers and the 100 year old cedar trees in the back yard.  Fishing was a passion and for years while he had his boat, he enjoyed salmon fishing and went often.  He also liked to follow the UW Huskies, and the Seahawks and Mariners as he worked in the yard or in the evening when he would relax from work or his projects. 

He spent about 34 years working at Overall Cleaning Supplies as a driver route salesman, taking about three days off for sick leave during those years.  He enjoyed his customers, greeting them with some funny remark or joke.  He retired at the age of 58 and they took several trips in their used motorhome.  Two of the trips were to Florida where Dayle and his family lived at that time.  The first trip something needed fixing constantly, and most of the time Ron would be under it, taking care of the problem on a daily basis.  They also used the trips to visit with other friends and family on both sides of the family and see the beauty of our country.

Despite his loud voice and his sense of humor, he had a very tender, compassionate side to him that was appreciated by his friends and relatives.  Good thing that he was a fix-it man.  If anything needed repairing, it was taken care of immediately.  He was also a project guy – always coming up with some project.  Phyllis would think he would soon run out of projects, but he would think of something else – like doing remodeling on Cindi’s house or last year’s project of filling in the pond he had made years before, returning it back to a creek that runs through their yard, making it easier to maintain.  When it was winter time and he did not spend so much time outdoors, he would do projects inside like scanning slides and transferring them to disk and recording his old records and burning those to a computer disk.

After serving on various church boards throughout the years at West Seattle Assembly of God and Grace Baptist, he felt he didn’t have a ministry.  Then for a few years here at Boulevard Park he worked weekly on the grounds crew, mowing the lawn, etc.  In addition he became active and an officer of the Clipper Club, the senior group here at church, encouraging his friends, and helping in various ways, both his friends and neighbors.   The day before his homegoing he was taking down a smaller tree for a long time friend.  People would call and ask him to help with their project and repairs, or drive them to appointments.  He had been talking to one friend about putting new flooring in their bathroom just a half hour before he died suddenly – a real shock to Phyllis and everyone.  Even if he wasn’t feeling real good he would always have some projects each day to do.  However, the Lord was good to give him good health.  The only time in the 52 years they were married that Ron had to stay in the hospital was last year when he had an aortic valve replacement.  He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and friend who will be greatly missed.

Memorial donations may be made to:

Medic One Foundation
MS 359747
325 Ninth Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104-2420

    or
 
Samaritan’s Purse
P.O. Box 3000
Boone, NC 28607

George Whatmore

George Bernard Whatmore, PhD, MD, died peacefully at home with his family by his side on 6/5/2009 at the age of 91.  He was born at home in the Madrona area of Seattle on 8/31/1917 to Delia F. and Harry J. Whatmore.  He grew up moving from house to house as his mother would complete construction on one and then begin another.   He graduated from Garfield High in 1935.  He earned his BS degree in pharmacology from the University of Washington, then his PhD in neurophysiology and later his MD degree both from the U of Chicago.

 George was deeply committed to adding to the body of scientific knowledge and devoted much of his life to researching the connections between the brain, nervous system and functional disorders.  He was a pioneer in using neuromuscular biofeedback for treatment and is considered the founder of this field.  He sought to treat the cause of functional disorders and not just the symptoms.

 He met his wife-to-be, Frances Beatty, while living in Seattle before he left for the U of Chicago.  In 1942 she caught the last civilian plane to Chicago at the outset of WWII and they were married.  In 1948 while George was doing his internship and residency at Harborview Hospital in Seattle, he moved his family to Beaux Arts Village where George and Frances lived until their respective deaths.  He was very dedicated to his family and was always willing to help anyone who sought his medical advice. 

 George was athletic and always interested in learning how to maintain and improve health.  As a young man he would climb high up Mt. Rainier for one long ski run down.  He also loved to water ski.  One of his favorite activities that he promoted and participated in throughout his entire adult life was weightlifting.  During college, he and his friends were avid weightlifters and convinced the UW to include weightlifting into the physical education program.   

 After a long and productive career in his field of research in neurophysiology, he published many articles and a book titled “The Physiopathology and Treatment of Functional Disorders”.    After George retired from his medical practice, he spent the next 26 years doing research for the publication of two books on religion.   “A Scientist Looks at Religion” was first, and then “High Probability Christianity”.    During his research into the subjects of health and religion he was insistent that it was important to apply the principles of the scientific method to derive more reliable information.  He was able to complete his last book  before he died which was a wonderful achievement for him.

 George was a brilliant, methodical, dedicated and passionate person who was admired and loved by all.  He was extremely thorough in everything he did.  He was feisty right up until the end and was still lifting weights.  He will be missed but never forgotten.  Everyone will miss his  medical, health, and religious advice and the life lessons that he shared.  He often would say “zero down” to relax, and “What is the evidence?”  and “Use the scientific method”.  His death represents the end of an era for the family, but his legacy will live on. 

 He was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Frances, in May 2005.  He was also preceded in death by his older brothers Joseph and Harold.  George is survived by his children Pamela Whatmore, David Whatmore (Maria) and Nancy Shriver and grandchildren Elizabeth Ostendorf, Christopher Ostendorf, Sharon Whatmore and Ethan Whatmore.

 The family would like to thank the Morse family; Mare, Marty, Kiana and Kenny for their years of help and the 24 hour care at the end.  We would also like to thank everyone that helped George edit and complete his final book.

 The family plans to have a memorial for both George and Frances in the fall.  Date and time to be announced later.  In lieu of flowers, their family would like to receive your memories of George and Frances.

Catherine M. LeDoux

Catherine M. LeDoux

October 22, 1953 ~ June 13, 2009

Memorial Service

Tuesday, June 23, 2009 4:00 pm

Kenmore Community Church

7504 NE Bothell Way

Kenmore WA 98028

(425) 486-7487

Cathy was born Oct 22, 1953 in Seattle, Wa. to her Father Henry ‘Earl’ Lange and mother Lula Evelyn Lange. She grew up on Cottage Lake in Woodinville and attended Bothell High School where she met the love of her life, Doyle James LeDoux. Doyle and Cathy were married on July 10, 1971 and spent nearly 38 years married before her passing. On Feb 24, 1975 their first child, Patrick James, was born followed by their daughter Brenda Lynn, on May 19, 1977. Cathy enjoyed caring for the kids, running the administrative end of Doyle’s Construction business, camping, spending time with family, and doing sporting events with the kids. Cathy had a tremendous love and talent for sewing and painting ceramics.

On July 10, 2003, on her and Doyle’s anniversary, their first grandchild was born. Olivia Beth LeDoux, was born to Patrick and his wife Jamie followed by Evelyn Grace LeDoux, on June 17, 2005. Daughter Brenda had Cathy’s third granddaughter, Katelyn Ellen Roy, on Oct 10, 2005. On May 31, 2007, Cathy welcomed her grandson, Nolan James LeDoux, Patrick’s 3rd child. Cathy enjoyed making quilts and embroidered clothes for the grand kids.

Cathy spent many years fighting cancer, first in 1994 with breast cancer and beating it. In August 2004 Cathy was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. After major surgery, they were unable to get it all and the fight began again. Cathy’s determination to beat cancer and be alive for her family was courageous and unbelievable. She was able to spend almost 5 more wonderful years with her family and see the birth of all 4 of her grandchildren. Although she wanted to be here longer, God had a plan and she peacefully passed away June 13, 2009 after a tough last few months, with her family by her side.

Cathy will be remembered for her kind heart, many dear friends, and her love for her husband, Children, and Grandchildren. She is survived by many and will be greatly missed.

The family wishes that in lieu of flowers, donations to be made in Cathy’s name to the American Cancer society.