Jerry passed away after a long illness with his family by his side on Oct. 22, 2014.

He is survived by his wife of 31 years Dorothy, children Mykel (TJ), Jeremy (Sage), Christopher (Amber), Jerry 2nd, Aaron and six grandchildren.

His family was his greatest joy, fishing and hunting his passion.

Robert L. Elledge, age 85, of Issaquah, died Oct. 17, 2014 from a fall.

Robert Elledge

Survivors are his wife Janet, his sister Sharon, and many nieces and nephews.

He will reside forever in our hearts. To honor his request, no service or memorial will be held.

On June 14, 1911, Gertrude was born in Two Rivers, Wisconsin, a small town on the shore of Lake Michigan. After her mother died in the 1918 flu epidemic, she and her father moved in with her grandparents.

Gertrude Hansen

She married Robert in 1939 and they celebrated 51 years together before his death. They lived in San Francisco, and their daughter Karen was born there.

After Bob’s death, she moved here to be closer to her daughter. She enjoyed traveling, first with Bob, and later with Karen. Although she will be greatly missed, she is home now with the Lord and reunited with Bob.

A memorial service is at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Issaquah.

Kelso Louis Jackson Sr., of Issaquah, loving husband to Julia, passed away Saturday, Oct. 25, 2014, in Issaquah. He was 76.

A vigil service will be at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, at Flintoft’s Funeral Home. A funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 31, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Issaquah.

Friends are invited to view photos, get directions and share memories in the family’s online guest book at www.flintofts.com.

— Flintoft’s Funeral Home and Crematory, 392-6444

Marvin Gene Rieke, age 72, of North Bend (formerly of Issaquah), passed away  on Oct. 23, 2014, at Swedish Medical Center, Issaquah.

Marvin was born on Aug. 14, 1942 in Toppenish. He was raised in Zillah and married Gloria Brady on Oct. 27, 1961 in Snoqualmie. He worked for NAPA in Issaquah for many years. Marvin was also a volunteer firefighter for Fire District 10. He was a long-haul trucker for many years. Most recently, he worked for the U.S. Postal Service. He was a member of the Issaquah Fraternal Order of Eagles.

Survivors include his loving wife Gloria; daughter Terri (Thomas) Channita, of North Bend; sister Mary (Bruce) McHenry, of Chehalis; and five grandchildren, Jesse, Kasey, Alison, Jarad and Anthony. He was preceded in death by daughter Tammy and granddaughter Jori.

A graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, 2014, at Mount Si Memorial Cemetery in North Bend. A reception will follow at the Channita home.

Remembrances are suggested to Seattle Children’s Hospital and Research Foundation.

Friends are invited to share memories and sign the family’s online guest book at www.flintofts.com.

Arrangements are by Flintoft’s Funeral Home and Crematory.

Timothy John Rietveld, of Bellevue, loving husband to Sue, passed Friday, Oct. 24, 2014, in Kirkland.

A celebration of life will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, at Crossroads Bible Church in Bellevue.

Friends are invited to view photos, get directions and share memories at www.flintofts.com.

— Flintoft’s Funeral Home, 392-6444

Virginia “Tuni” Englund, of Issaquah, loving wife to Duane and abiding mother to Linda and Gary, passed away Thursday, Oct. 30, in Kirkland.

Virginia Englund

A time of visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2014, at Flintoft’s Funeral Home; call 392-6444.

A celebration of Tuni’s life will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, at Eastridge Christian Church in Issaquah.

Friends are invited to view photos, get directions and share memories in the family’s online guest book at www.flintofts.com.

Oct. 8, 1938 – Oct. 28, 2014

Richard Donald (Dick) Taylor died at his home in Basin, Wyoming, on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2014. He was born to Donald Paul Taylor and Helen Maurine Webster in Portland, Oregon, on Oct. 8, 1938.

Family was most important to Dick. He married Wendy Taylor (Black) in 1989 and the two of them moved from Issaquah back to Basin, Wyoming, where Wendy grew up, when he retired. The two of them would have celebrated 25 years together on Nov. 18. They were very good for each other, and he will be in Wendy’s heart forever.

He cherished his time with Wendy’s parents, Tom and Del Black, also of Basin. He was very proud of his daughter Chrissy and his granddaughters Tanna and Jamie. He also had so much love for his brothers Jack and Pat and their families.

Dick enjoyed working, and he spent nearly 45 years engaged in operating businesses in the Northwest. Upon his high school graduation, he entered the U.S. Marine Corps in 1956 and served his country until 1962. After receiving an honorable discharge from the Marines, he managed Lucky grocery stores for several years before starting his own business, the Gas Lamp Bar and Grill in Issaquah, which he owned and operated for 27 years.

Dick had a great love for softball. He is in the Softball (USSSA) Hall of Fame for his contribution to the sport, including years of play and sponsorship. In his spare time, Dick restrung baseball gloves for recreational players across the Northwest.  He was also very proud to have repaired gloves for two prominent professional baseball players, David Ledbetter and Omar Visquel.

He was active in martial arts and trained with Dojo Takin Makaimura. Always a sportsman, he spent the last 15 years having a love/hate relationship with the game of golf. He and Wendy’s father Tom Black played together often.

Dick was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by his wife Wendy Taylor, of Basin, Wyoming; his daughter Christine Hitchcock and granddaughters, Tanna and Jamie Hitchcock, all of Issaquah; his son Phillip Taylor, also of Issaquah; his brothers and their wives, Jack and Julie Grimm, of Ridgefield, and Patrick and Carol Grimm, of Vancouver, Washington.

Atwood Family Funeral Directors Inc. assisted the family with arrangements.

Mary Martha McInnis, born 14 April 1950, in Detroit, Michigan, to Francis and Lucy (Monte) McInnis, died peacefully at home on 5 October.

Mary McInnis

Witty, artistic, and musical, she leaves her husband David, her son Christopher, her daughter Sally, her mother, five sisters and one brother, who will always miss her.

Buzz Dana passed away peacefully, with family members by his side at his home in Renton on Sunday, Oct. 26, after a two-year bout with cancer.

Donald Dana

Buzz was born Aug. 22, 1943, in Seattle, the first of four children to Eugene R. and Charlotte A. Dana, and grew up in the Seattle area, Bellingham and Issaquah. During his time at Issaquah High School, Buzz met his sweetheart and one true love, Patricia A. Paterson, whom he later married in the spring of 1964.  Pat gave him 50 wonderful years of marriage and was by his side during his final moments this past Sunday.

Buzz was a kind, forward and honest man with great dignity and integrity, but most of all, Buzz defined loyalty. Whether it was his family, friends or his business, Buzz was incredibly loyal to all who knew him. You always knew right where you stood with Buzz and he wore his emotions on his sleeve. Buzz was loved and respected by so many people far and wide. Whether you needed a helping hand or a wise and honest piece of advice, Buzz was the man everyone called upon.

He loved to work, whether it was at his 44-year elevator career, building his and Pat’s original home on Lake Washington, wood working, boat building or anything and everything around the house, he was more than involved with both sleeves rolled infinitely up. Buzz was a “man’s man” through and through, and he loved nothing more than his family.

Buzz is survived by his wife of 50 years, Pat; son Donny, of Renton; sister Charlotte Kores, of Renton; brother Pat Dana and his wife Susan, of Samish Island; and sister Ginny Jaquish, of Dayton. Buzz was a devoted and loving uncle to Lisa McInnis and her family, of Renton; Aaron Kores and his family, of Duvall; Steven Huteson and his wife Heather, of Burien; Jon Dana, of Monroe; and countless relatives of Samish Island. And last but not least, Buzz is survived by his beloved black Labrador Lucy.

In addition to Buzz’s family and friends, his treatment specialists deserve very special recognition. Dr. Henry Kaplan and his entire 12th-floor staff as well as the Treatment Center staff at Swedish Medical Center in Seattle provided Buzz with the highest level of treatment, compassion and professionalism. Buzz was very thankful for his team and will miss each and every one of them dearly.

A celebration of Buzz’s life will be held Friday, Nov. 7 from 1-4 p.m., with words of remembrance at 2 p.m. at TPC Snoqualmie Ridge Golf Club. Light appetizers, soft drinks and coffee will be served.

Please refer to Flintoft’s Funeral Home — www.flintofts.com — for info and obituary.

Remembrances may be given to a charity of your choice.

Larry Hanson passed away at Virginia Mason Hospital in Seattle on Oct. 24, 2014, after a short illness.

He was born in Cadillac, Michigan, on March 26, 1937, attended schools in LeRoy, Michigan, and received a Bachelor of Science from Western Michigan University. He was employed as an engineer by United Airlines and The Boeing Co. throughout his career.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Marty; his brother Alan (Marilyn); son Eric (Erin); son Kirt (Erika); grandchildren Robin, Maxwell and Beckham; and Erika’s sons Julian and Colin.

Larry was a mountaineer, an artist, a naturalist and an adventurer. He climbed all the major peaks in Washington and spent many weeks on trails in the Pacific Northwest with his family.

Marty and Larry have lived on Tiger Mountain in Issaquah for more than 40 years and have many great memories of raising their family there. Larry was very involved in the Issaquah Alps Trails Club and events leading up to the formation of the Mountains to Sound Greenway. His photography of mountains, people and all natural things has provided enjoyment for many folks.

Larry was respected by all who met him. He was a great partner, father, grandfather and brother.

A memorial/celebration for Larry will be held in Issaquah at a later date. Remembrances may be made to the Pediatric Brain Tumor Research Fund or The Nature Conservancy.

Deryl Emmons, of Issaquah, loving husband to Cathy, abiding father to David and Laura, passed away Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014, at his home. He was 75 years of age.

Deryl Emmons

Friends are invited to view photos and share memories in the family’s online guest book at www.flintofts.com.

John Walter Bonomi was born Jan. 9, 1951, in Renton, and died Nov. 1, 2014, in Fairbanks, Alaska.

John Walter Bonomi

John was the oldest of three sons born to Walter Bonomi and Sandra Croppi Bonomi. Growing up on a dairy farm in Issaquah, he acquired lifelong passions for fishing, hunting, music and gardening. He loved the outdoors and especially enjoyed mushroom picking alongside his mother.

At an early age, John trained on the accordion, was schooled by renowned accordionist Stan Boreson and later played alongside notable entertainer Al Yankovic. He graduated from Issaquah High School in 1969. In the early ’70s, after attending Central Washington College in Ellensburg, he ventured north to Alaska seeking out an oil pipeline job. After finding his way to Fairbanks, he instead found work in a local restaurant and discovered how much he enjoyed entertaining audiences with his accordion music.

Later in life, John produced and recorded many of his favorite songs from past performances. Several years later, John returned to Issaquah, where he met and married Carol Moose, the mother of his son John Bonomi Jr. born in 1979. John raised his boy in Issaquah so he could experience life on the family farm and nourish in him the same love of nature he cherished.

In 2009, John met his future wife Sheryl Ann “Sheri” Olson while performing at a local senior center where she was employed. They were married the same year and moved to Fairbanks. John was extremely proud of his Italian heritage and enjoyed sharing the Bonomi family story, which spanned two continents and led to acquiring their farm on the Issaquah Hobart Road in 1908.

John was preceded in death by his father Walter Joseph Bonomi in 1982.

He is survived by his wife Sheri; son John Jr.; mother Sandra; two brothers, Angelo and Walter; nephew Dominic Bonomi; niece Regina Bonomi Teets; and many uncles, aunts and cousins.

Our beloved Mom, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother, Beatrice Kuppert Megow, has gone to her heavenly home to be with her husband Wes and daughter Jacqueline.

Beatrice Megow

Bea was born April 24, 1918, in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where she lived until marrying Wesley Megow. They moved to California, where they lived the next 55 years and raised their children Jacqueline and Tom.

Bea worked nearly her entire career for the school district, mainly as an elementary school secretary. She was always very active with her church teaching Sunday School and participating in the Women’s Circle; enjoyed sewing and crafts; was an exceptionally good cook; and enjoyed music and the company of a close-knit group of friends that stayed together for decades.

Bea will truly be missed by friends and family far and wide and most by her son Tom (Georgia); grandchildren Lyn, John (Senaida) and Christy; and her great-grandchildren Joshua, Joel, Kyle and Allison: and by those who called her ‘Aunt Bea’… Nancy who visited Bea faithfully and her children Shelly and Micheal and their families; her dear nieces Vicky, Heidi, Melissa and Georgia and their families; and by John Chae and Georgia’s mom Elsie, who resided near and then with Bea for the past 14 years.

The family will share a celebration of Bea’s life during the holiday season.

Please refer to Flintoft’s Funeral Home (www.flintofts.com) for more information.

David C. Porter, of Sammamish, passed away Monday, Nov. 10, 2014, at Swedish Hospital in Seattle. He was 76.

David Porter Jr.

David was born Dec. 27, 1937 in Astoria, Oregon, to David and Martha Porter. He was raised in Corvallis, Oregon, where he graduated from Corvallis High School in 1957.

Following high school, David entered the United States Navy, serving in the Pacific and during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Following his honorable service to his country, he furthered his education at Oregon State University.

On Nov. 20, 1964 David married Jo Ann Larkin Key in Corvallis, Oregon. They moved to Seattle in 1966 and settled in Issaquah, in 1973, where they raised two beautiful children. David’s working career started with Foremost Dairies in Seattle. He would go on to take a position as a truck driver with Safeway in 1973.

David retired in 2001 after 28 years of loyal service. After his retirement, he went back to work for University House in Issaquah and MV Transportation in Bellevue.

In his leisure time, David enjoyed fishing, volunteering as a lighthouse keeper at the New Dungeness Light House Station in Sequim, ocean beaches, watching maritime vessels and tugs navigate the Columbia River and, most importantly, spending time with his family. He also was an avid Oregon State Beaver fan.

A prolific story teller and collector of friends, David made friends wherever he went. His quick wit and charm endeared him to many. David possessed a deep and abiding faith in Christ and he loved faithfully serving at Eastridge Church. A strong and courageous husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, he is deeply missed!

Survivors include his loving wife Jo, of Sammamish; children Marti Fourtner and Matthew Porter; sister Jayne Merz; four grandchildren, Emily, Ally, Trevor and Luke Fourtner; and numerous extended family members and friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests remembrances to the Eastridge Church Turkey Giveaway. This was something close to David’s Heart.

A celebration of David’s life will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014, at Eastridge Church in Issaquah.

Friends are invited to view photos, get directions and share memories in the family’s online guest book at www.flintofts.com.

— Flintoft’s Funeral Home and Crematory, 392-6444

Richard Lee Liranzo passed away suddenly while recovering from heart surgery at Virginia Mason Hospital on Friday, Nov. 7.

Richard Liranzo

Born and raised in Hayward, California, he moved to Seattle to attend the University of Washington and fell in love with the area. He met his beloved wife Marlene on Valentine’s Day 1976 and they were married one year later, making their home in Issaquah.

His passions were his family and friends, travel, Husky football, old music and old cars.

He leaves behind his wife Marlene, children Michael and Lindsey, son-in-law Mathew Ward, and grandsons Jackson and Jameson Richard.

A celebration of his life and loves will be at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, 2014, at Blakely Hall in the Issaquah Highlands.

Wilma Ingrid Hill, a lifelong resident of Issaquah, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2014, at home. She was 97.

Wilma Hill

Wilma was born April 28, 1917 in Issaquah, to Matt and Eliina Nikko. She was raised in Issaquah and graduated from Issaquah High School in 1935. Following high school, she furthered her education and obtained her business certificate.

In 1935, she married Earl Arvid Hill in Issaquah. They settled together there and they started a family. Wilma worked at home taking care of her family, and over her lifetime designed the three family homes that they would build and live in. She also worked at the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery and at the Issaquah Post Office. At various times, she helped families with their child care needs and housekeeping.

All who knew her understand her true lifelong passion was gardening, nurturing her plantings to wonderful colorful displays of nature. In her leisure time, she also enjoyed a good fire, inside or out, picnics, and celebrations with friends and family, always centered around great food.

Her family remembers her as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend who possessed a tremendous work ethic and fun loving innocent spirit.

Survivors include her son Ron Hill Sr.; grandchildren Joanna Hill (Ross), Jessalyn Davis (Kevin) and Ron Hill Jr. (Stacy); great-grandchildren Talia Tupling (James), Seth Davis (Stacy), Ray Tupling Jr. and Randall Tupling; great-great-grandson Cole Davis; and special family friends Bob Gehrke (Sue) and Terrie Matsuda.

A funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, 2014, at Living Hope Bible Church in Issaquah. Final resting place will be Lower Hillside Cemetery.

Friends are invited to view photos get directions and share memories at www.flintofts.com.

— Flintoft’s Funeral Home, 392-6444

Tom and Betty Gentsch passed away in Issaquah on July 21 and Sept. 11, respectively.

Betty and Tom Gentsch

A celebration of their lives will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, at Saint Andrew’s Lutheran Church in Bellevue.

Previously published obituaries can be found online at:

Tom — www.issaquahpress.com/2014/08/05/thomas-otto-gentsch

Betty — www.issaquahpress.com/2014/09/16/betty-foster-gentsch

10/16/1947 – 11/5/2014

Joan Campbell

Joan Ann Campbell passed away peacefully after a 4 ½-year battle with cancer on Nov. 5, 2014, at Swedish Hospital in Seattle, surrounded, loved and supported by her family.

Joan was born on Oct. 16, 1947, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, a daughter of Angus Campbell, Ph.D., and Jean (Winter) Campbell. She attended the College of Wooster and transferred to the University of Michigan, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in psychology. She later obtained a Master of Arts in counselor education from Northwestern University and a Master of Arts in developmental psychology from the University of Michigan.

In 1978, Joan moved to Arlington, Texas, as a therapist at the Parenting Guidance Center in Fort Worth. She left as assistant executive director to become executive director of the Tarrant Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse.

On May 28, 1988, Joan married Timothy Avery Williams and moved to Issaquah. She joined Friends of Youth, then in Redmond, in 1989, where she was eventually promoted to president and CEO. She retired from Friends of Youth in 2011, after 22 years of exemplary service to youth. Her legacy is profound, and the positive impact of her commitment in the lives of young people will extend for generations. In addition to her impact on young people and their families served by Friends of Youth, Joan was a valued role model and mentor to countless colleagues and employees.

Joan is survived by her mother Jean Campbell, of Ann Arbor, Michigan; her husband Tim Williams, of Issaquah; her brother Bruce Campbell, of St. George, Utah; her sister Carol (Campbell) Welsch, of Northville, Michigan; her husband’s daughters Jennifer Williams and Emily Williams, of Atlanta; nieces Kirsten (Campbell) McCullough and Holly Williams; nephews Rob Campbell, Ian Welsch and Michael Williams; and grandchildren Nicole James and DeMarco Stephens.

In the words of American poet Maya Angelou, “…people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” No-one exemplified those words more than Joan Campbell.

A celebration of her life will take place at Seattle First Baptist Church, 1111 Harvard Ave., Seattle, WA 98122, at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015.

In lieu of flowers, Joan and her family request donations be made to Friends of Youth, now in Kirkland (www.friendsofyouth.org); the Center for the Education of Women at the University of Michigan (www.cew.umich.edu); or the Marsha Rivkin Center for Ovarian Cancer Research in Seattle (www.marsharivkin.org).