Richard Morris passed away Nov. 8, 2014.
A committal service with military honors will be at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, at Tahoma National Cemetery.
The family suggests remembrances to Fall City Fire Department.
Friends are invited to view photos, get directions and share memories at www.flintofts.com.
— Flintoft’s Funeral Home, 392-6444
Lynne Goldsmith, a longtime resident of Issaquah and Sammamish, passed away on Nov. 9 in Phoenix, Arizona. She was 75.
Lynne Goldsmith
Lynne treasured the Northwest and its people. She was always involved in helping others: as a teacher, working with the developmentally disabled, at the Sno-Valley Senior Center and as a therapist in downtown Issaquah.
She was a traveler and a bit of a hippie — living in Europe, California and Alaska, but always found herself drawn back here to this area.
In lieu of flowers, her family respectfully asks you to take a quiet moment, raise a glass and wish her Godspeed.
Donna M. Altice, of Issaquah, loving mother to Julie, passed Saturday, Nov. 22, 2014, at home.
A funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Issaquah.
View photos, get directions and share memories at www.flintofts.com.
— Flintoft’s Funeral Home, 392-6444
Florence Newton Hoag was born Jan. 11, 1914 in Bruno, Saskatchewan, Canada, and passed away in her home in Issaquah of natural causes on the night of Thanksgiving, Nov. 28, 2014.
Florence Hoag
She was the daughter of Frank and Caroline Thomas, of Issaquah.
Florence grew up in Montana as a child with two brothers and one sister, and attended Snoqualmie High School in her teenage years. Married to her husband William in 1950, she spent most of her fruitful life living on Lake Sammamish in a house that they built near Issaquah.
Florence was active in the Issaquah School District and at St. Michael’s Church in Issaquah. She also worked as a secretary for The Boeing Co. Florence was also very active for many years in Eastern Star and the Daughters of the Nile, where she served as Her Majesty the Queen of Hatasu Temple No. 1 in Seattle in 1974.
Florence was a wonderful wife and the very best mother. She always had good words of encouragement and was loved by all.
Florence is survived by her husband of 65 years, William Clark Hoag; her only son, Thomas E. Hoag; and two grandchildren, Tommy and Amanda.
Florence passed away at the age of 100 and will be at rest at the Thomas family plot in Fall City.
Beloved son, husband, crewmember, co-worker and friend Todd Dean Christensen sailed on to his heavenly home on Nov. 20, 2014. He was at his parents’ home after major surgery.
Todd Christensen
Todd was born Aug. 6, 1962, in West Seattle. He was married in 1996 to Leslie Hoag until 2011, when she preceded him. Todd’s interment was on Nov. 28, 2014. He is survived by his parents Dean and Lucille Christensen.
Todd graduated from Mount Rainier High School (1980) and the University of Washington (engineering, 1987). He worked for Boeing and Tyco, and for 20 years with the city of Issaquah, lately as engineering manager.
Todd enjoyed many interests, especially sailing. He started at the age of 13 and later competed at the highest levels, including the F18 Catamaran World Championships and many Hobie Cat 16 National Championships. Additionally, he sailed big boats, crewing for first place in a U.S Offshore Championship. He was also a craftsman and, with help from family members, built his dream house.
Todd was a servant at heart. He humbly thought of others first and was always ready to sacrifice his time for someone else’s project.
A celebration of Todd’s life will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, at John Knox Presbyterian Church, 109 S.W. Normandy Road, Seattle, WA 98166, (206-241-1606).
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name for new sailors at Sail Sand Point (www.sailsandpoint.org/support-ssp) or the Todd Christensen Memorial Fund (www.vocf.org).
Please sign his online registry at www.bonneywatson.com.
Walter Jacob Weishaupt, of Enumclaw, died Nov. 27, 2014. He was 89.
Walter was born Nov. 29, 1924, in St. Gallen, Switzerland, to Hans and Mary Weishaupt.
Walter came to the United States in 1949 to work on the Weishaupt family farm in Monroe. He later moved to Issaquah and married the love of his life, Dolores.
The couple later moved to Wenatchee for 10 years. Walter returned to Western Washington in 2012 to be closer to his other children.
In his spare time, he liked to make sausage and money. His family remembers him as a hard worker, amazing storyteller, a schnapps connoisseur and a political enthusiast.
Walter is survived by Joanne Larkin (Mike), of Kirkland; Sharon Moreland (Jerry), of Wenatchee; Walter S. Weishaupt (Deanne), of Carbonado; and many grandchildren, all of Washington state.
He was preceded by his wife Dolores Weishaupt, his parents Hans and Mary Weishaupt, and many siblings in Switzerland.
A very special thank you to all of the staff at HighPoint Village of Enumclaw for treating Walter with the respect, care and compassion that superseded any and all expectations.
Feb. 11, 1921 – Nov. 15, 2014
Reba Louise Shafer (Owczarzak nee Keown), of Issaquah, passed away peacefully at Emeritus Assisted Living facility with family at her bed side.
Reba attended Trinity and Roosevelt High School in East Chicago, Indiana. She also attended Indiana University Business School.
Reba loved to travel and particularly enjoyed traveling in the U.S.A. as well as Europe, Mexico and Hong Kong. She enjoyed being a member of the Issaquah Senior Center and associating with her friends.
Reba enjoyed her family and leaves two daughters, five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Reba was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery in Santa Monica, California, next her husband, Clement Shafer (Owczarzak) with family members present.
November 21, 2014
Tall in stature, even bigger in heart, Larry passed away Nov. 21, surrounded by his wife Diana and family.
Larry was born May 29, 1944, in Seattle. He served in the U.S. Army, raised daughter Tauna as a single dad and worked for King County Parks & Recreation until retirement.
Larry and Diana resided in Issaquah, where he spent his free time enjoying dancing, people, projects and his local Issaquah Eagles Club family.
Ever a people-person, always ready with a smile, and fast with a welcome and hug, Larry also enjoyed sailing, home and volunteer projects, and gardening — most recently becoming the “garlic king of Packwood.” He belonged to the VFW and took great pride as an active member of Issaquah FOE No. 3054, where he served as a volunteer, officer and PWP.
Larry and Diana eventually retired to Packwood to enjoy time together among the mountains, trees, their garden and friends.
Larry is survived by wife Diana, daughter Tauna Weber Lawless (Jim), sister Patricia Borland, grandsons Geramy Loveless and James Mykil Weber, and great-grandson Sylas Zoesch Weber.
Friends and family are invited to share in a celebration of Larry’s life at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015, at the Issaquah Eagles FOE No. 3054, 175 Front St. N.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Larry’s name may be made to the Issaquah FOE No. 3054/Building Fund.
George Frederick Ross loved life on the farm in Farmington, Illinois, where he was born in 1926 and lived throughout his young years. His mother was Martha Sutton, his father was Harold Ross and his brother was Walter Ross. He talked of his one-room schoolhouse before attending high school in Farmington, from where he graduated in 1944.
George Ross
In 1945, George went into the Army, toward the conclusion of the war. Following his discharge in 1946, George immediately enrolled at the University of Illinois, anxious to get his education. During his college years, George married Betty Trudgen, also a college student. From the marriage came four children — Deborah, David, Barbara and Leeanne.
George became a dedicated consultant for HUD and lived, among other locations, near the beauty of Lake Michigan, where he enjoyed his family, fishing and boating.
Many years later, in 1986, George married again, to Patricia Anderson. Patricia had family in the Northwest United States, and drew George to the beauty of that part of the country. They eventually came to call the Northwest home. George had grown close to the children of Patricia, Jaye and Jon, as though they were his own.
Life in a retirement community made doing artwork, watercolor, an important part of each day. Illness brought the death of Patricia in 2007.
The Kiwanis Club, with its attention to children, also drew George’s loyalty. He met and married a Kiwanis friend, Sharla Boylan, in 2009.
His marriage to Sharla brought three more daughters into his life, Rebecca, Barbara and Beth. With his artwork and eventually his struggle with ALS, the last five years were important years. Near the end he wrote, “When I die I want people to know I had a great life here on earth.”
George cherished members of his family who survive him: wife Sharla Boylan (Issaquah), children Deborah Cox (Naperville, Illinois), David Ross (Gilbert, Arizona), Barbara Baptist (Benton Harbor, Michigan), Leanne Nagle (Coldwater, Michigan), Jaye Peal (Fall City), Jon Anderson (Park City, Utah), Rebecca Boylan (Sammamish), Barbara Boylan (San Rafael, California), Beth Boylan (Bellevue), brother Walter Ross (Traverse City, Michigan), 17 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Remembrances may be made to the ALS Association, Evergreen Chapter, 19115 68th Ave. S., H105, Kent, WA 98032.
Michael Atkins, 67, of Issaquah.
Michael Atkins
Retired Boeing, Air Force and quartermaster for VFW Post 3436.
Survivors include his wife Diana, sister Linda Watkins and stepdaughter Trisha Banks.
Services are at 11 a.m. Dec. 11, at Tahoma National Cemetery. Reception at the VFW Hall, 416 Burnett Ave. S., Renton.
Online guestbook at www.flintofts.com.
Devonah M. Pytel, of Issaquah, died Jan. 13, 2015, in Issaquah at age 92.
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Audrey Jane Jones, of Issaquah, passed away Monday, Jan. 26, 2015. A service will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church. 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 392-6444. Full obituary will appear next week.
Oct. 3, 1943 — Jan. 9, 2015
A Celebration of Life will be held Jan. 31 at noon. Please contact Ray’s daughter, Alyssa Flynn, for information at 206-354-7665. Friends are invited to share memories and sign the guest book at www.flintofts.com. Arrangements by Flintoft’s Funeral Home.
Dominic Joseph Colasurdo was born March 10, 1925. He was first generation from Marrone, Italy from where his parents Michaelangelo and Emanuela Colasurdo immigrated.
Dominic Joseph Colasurdo
The family ran a poultry farm in Burien where they raised chickens and sold eggs at the Seattle Public Market. When Dominic was 17, he bought 120 acres in May Valley, a rural area in Renton. He began a successful dairy farm on the property, building his own barn in 1949 which is now “The Red Barn” and in Washington’s Heritage Barn registry.
From the dairy business, he went on to co-own Hillcrest Bowl in Renton. In 1970, he opened Hi-Land Realty and developed the Briarwood and Briar Hills communities. Dominic was an avid vegetable gardener; his family very much enjoyed his knowledge and skill level in producing prolific vegetable gardens each year.
Our “Poppie” was a gentle and kind husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Family and friends came first for Dominic, along with his love for the Catholic Church. He was a longtime member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Issaquah and gave generously to Catholic charities.
He passed away on Jan. 20, at home surrounded by family. He was greatly loved and will be greatly missed.
He is survived by daughters Janet Norton, Judi Peterson and Mary Celigoy; granddaughters Gayle Davis, Michele Streitberger, Britta Peterson, Sequoia Nelson and Sally Celigoy; great-grandchildren Amelia and Sophia Davis, and Nic and Stella Streitberger.
Services were held for Dominic on Jan. 26, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Issaquah and he was laid to rest at Greenwood Memorial Funeral Park in Renton. Family lovingly suggests remembrances be made to Catholic Community Services.
Patricia Anne Stegner, of Issaquah, passed away Jan. 24, 2015, after a long illness at 74.
Patricia Stegner
Daughter of Dr. George and Charlotte Lemon, Pat graduated Ohio Wesleyan University in 1962.
We have lost a dedicated friend and clever ally ready to join or support us on our adventures through this life.
Pat loved helping others and volunteered extensively for PTSA and AAUW. Pat’s love of nature is reflected in her watercolor paintings. Pat was an expert baker and cake decorator. As an accomplished seamstress Pat lent her talents designing and making costumes for the Liberty High School drama department.
A true songbird and arts patron, Pat sang in church choirs and instilled a love of music and theater in her children. Pat loved reading, movies and big family dinners. We will always remember her warm smile, generous hugs and hardy laugh.
Pat is survived by her husband of 49 years Joe, children Steve (Jollee), Ruth (Mike), Betsy (Chris) and six grandchildren. Preceded in death by her parents and younger brother Richard.
We will celebrate Pat’s life when the flowers start blooming: Friday, March 6, at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 250 Mountain Park Blvd. S.W., Issaquah, WA 98027. www.flintofts.com.
William “Bruce” Pattie died unexpectedly at his home in Everett on Jan. 26, at the age of 56.
William Pattie
Bruce graduated from Issaquah High School and attended Whitman College in Walla Walla. He lived in Bellevue for many years but had recently moved to Everett.
Bruce is survived by his sisters Linda Wiley, Laura Pattie and April Marion; brother Aaron Pattie; stepmother Lyla Pattie; six nieces; and two nephews.
Bruce was an avid sports fan and was always interested in current news events and loved music. He was a talented writer with an excellent vocabulary and was also a good artist.
He is remembered by those who knew him as smart and gentle, quiet, shy and kind. We will forever miss him.
Per his request, there will not be a funeral.
Rose Marie Morgan was born April 28, 1931, in Salem, Oregon, the daughter of Parry Dale and Mae Dale.
Rose Morgan
At the age of 8, her family moved to Yakima, moving to Burlington while she was in high school.
It was in Burlington where she met her husband Virgil, who was in the Navy. They were married in Mount Vernon on March 14, 1950.
Throughout their marriage and Virgil’s military career, they were stationed in Morocco, Puerto Rico, Hawaii and Washington, D.C.
When Virgil retired from the Navy in 1973, they moved back to Mount Vernon, living in Western Washington ever since.
She is survived by her husband, Virgil Morgan; children Dena Kelm and her husband Ronald, Cathy King and her husband Michael, Kristine Morgan and her husband Alan, Parry Lee Morgan and Lynne Morgan; grandchildren Brandyn King and Katie Eslick, Jeremy King and his wife Nicole, Faith Blackmore and her husband Matt, Joshua Kelm and his wife Katie, Kevin Kelm, Amanda Morgan, Jennifer Morgan; and great-grandchildren Wyatt and Waylon King, Fynneghan and Gwenyvieve Kelm, Emma and Elizabeth King.
Throughout her life, she was an avid reader, and one of her happiest memories was spending summers on her grandparents’ farm in Aurora, Oregon, and reading books and magazines she found around their home.
She was a lifelong member of the WELS Lutheran Church and a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
She will be greatly missed as we mourn in celebration of a rich life filled with puzzles, cooking and family.
Ormand John Harper, of Issaquah, died peacefully in his home on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015. He was 96 years of age.
Ormand Harper
OJ was born on Sept. 21, 1918, in Champion, Alberta, Canada, the son of George and Lily Harper. He spent his youth in Canada, and then attended the University of Washington, where he studied engineering and was a proud member of Phi Kappa Sigma.
An early entrepreneur in the commercial aerospace industry, OJ began his career in procurement for the Boeing B-17 bomber during the 1940s. He left Boeing in the early 1950s, continuing to supply aircraft parts to Boeing through his new company, OJ Harper Sales Co., and then Harper Engineering, which he founded in 1967. Now employing 85 people at it’s headquarters in Renton, Harper Engineering received the prestigious “Supplier of the Year” award from The Boeing Co. in 2011.
OJ’s spirit of entrepreneurship was exceeded only by his generosity. Many family members, employees and friends are grateful for his help with their educational and vocational pursuits. OJ loved his boat, fishing in Alaska, crabbing on the Hood Canal, attending the Husky football and Mariner baseball games, and golfing anywhere the sun was shining. His love of his large family was especially celebrated during many years of family vacations in Hawaii during the holidays.
OJ is survived by his wife of 30 years, Mae Harper, of Issaquah; daughter Sue Dunn and husband Kailan Dunn, of Naches; daughter Linda McCabe and husband Andrew Levesque, of Covington; son Bruce Hamilton and wife Lynne Hamilton, of Bellingham; daughter Stacie Peterson and husband Darrell Peterson, of Seattle; and son Larry Daigle, of Renton. He is also survived by 11 grandchildren — Tanya, Starla, Kailan, Aaron, Alan, Ashley, Alexis, Kelsey, Spencer, Charlotte and Dustin, as well as three great-grandchildren — Jadyn, Gavin and Logan.
A Celebration of Life for friends and family will be held in the St. Andrew’s Ballroom at The Golf Club at Newcastle on Sunday, Feb. 15, from 1-4 p.m.
The family suggests remembrances to Rainier Scholars or Renton Area Youth and Family Services.
She will be missed
Velma Irene Thein
1940 – 2015
Velma Thein
Irene Thein (nee Spencer), of Issaquah, passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 1 in her home, having struggled with health issues.
Born on Feb. 14, 1940, in McIntosh, New Mexico, to Lewis Vernon Spencer and Dorothy May Spencer (nee Brown, who died when Irene was an infant). Irene spent her childhood in the Albuquerque area. As a military wife, Irene lived in many states but fell in love with the Pacific Northwest where she settled in the early ‘70s.
Irene enjoyed road trips and criss-crossed North America many times. Irene took her first cruise for her 65th birthday and instantly fell in love with cruising, enjoying several more over the years. Irene also enjoyed quilting, scrapbooking, and playing games with family and friends. Irene was a fiercely competitive Scrabble player and winning a game against her was an achievement.
In 2004, Irene retired from Qwest Communications, where she was a service delivery coordinator.
Irene loved music and was a church organist and pianist for many years. Irene was a member of the Renton New Life Church and the Issaquah Senior Center.
Irene is survived by her mother Lucille Spencer (nee Timmons), her brothers Walter and Don Spencer, her sister Karen Spencer, her daughter Teresa White (nee Bingham) and son-in-law Frank White (British Columbia Canada), her sons George Bingham (Kent) and Roger Bingham (San Francisco), and her daughter Rhonda Bingham (Kent).
She was very proud of her seven grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
A celebration of Irene’s life will be from noon to 2 p.m. Feb. 14 at Northwest Life Church (previously Fairwood Assembly of God), 13120 S.E. 192nd St., Renton.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Issaquah Senior Center.
Oct. 22, 1932 – Jan. 24, 2015
Darlene Davey
Darlene Lillian Davey, 82, went to be with Jesus, her Lord and Savior, on Jan. 24, 2015, after courageously fighting a seven-year off-and-on battle with cancer.
Darlene was born in Elmwood, Minnesota, to her parents Fritz and Norma Schlieman, but grew up in Clayton, just north of Spokane.
For the past 43 years, Darlene lived in the Issaquah area. She married Robert Selden Davey in 1971, but moved a year later to their home on Pine Lake up on the Issaquah plateau where they spent many wonderful years together. In 1999, Darlene and Bob moved to the retirement community of Providence Point.
Darlene is survived by her loving husband Bob; her sister Violet Woltman and brother Derris Schlieman; her five children (Sharron Montgomery, Steven Ahlin, Tom Davey, Rob Davey and Diana Brookshire-Davey); nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at Pine Lake Covenant Church, 1715 228th Ave. S.E., Sammamish, WA 98075, at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015. A reception will be held immediately after in celebration of Darlene.
