August 29, 2010 - Folke Nyberg:

Folke E. NYBERG passed away at home on August 15, 2010 from prostate cancer. Born in Umea, Sweden on August 20, 1934 to Holger and Hanna (Lisa) Nyberg, Folke emigrated with his family to Seattle in 1947. He attended Lincoln High School, where he played football and was co-valedictorian of his graduating class. Folke received a full scholarship to Yale University, earning his undergraduate degree and graduate degree in Architecture. He played for the Yale freshman soccer team and wrote his graduate thesis on the Pike Place Market.

Following graduation, Folke worked for several architects on the west coast, including Paul Thiry, Joseph Esherick and Henry Klein. He then established his own firm, partnering with other local architects and working on numerous mixed-use projects. Additionally, he was the Urban Design Section Head of the City of Seattle Planning Commission. In this role, he worked closely with his good friend Victor Steinbrueck to write the ordinances preserving Pioneer Square and the Pike Place Market. Folke was also a Professor of Architecture and Urban Planning at the University of Washington, retiring as a Professor Emeritus.

He loved to travel, both for academic and personal pursuits, and in his later years spent his spare time designing and constructing family properties. Passionate about urban design and regionalism, he was an activist and frequent contributor to the "Letters to the Editor" column of several local papers. An avid collector of books and art, Folke frequently added to his collection on his many travels. He had an unmistakable laugh, a mischievous sense of humor and was never one to shy away from controversy. He started nearly every morning at the Café Allegro, where he did some of his best work and met some of his best friends. An eternal optimist, Folke strove to live life to the fullest, working and creating into the final months of his life.

He is survived by his wife, Lisa, three children, Carl, Thea (Jeremy Burris) and Ingrid, two grandchildren (Max and Lillian Burris), his sister Berit (Robert) McAlister, cousins Stanley Nyberg and Christine Nyberg Huffstetter (Russ), numerous nieces and nephews as well as relatives in Sweden. A service will be held in his honor on Sunday, October 24 from 4-7 PM at the University of Washington Club.

May 20, 2010 - Alan Cameron:

Alan Cameron
February 24, 1935 – April 9th, 2010

Show me that river, take me across
Wash all my troubles away
Like that lucky old sun, give me nothing to do
But roll around heaven all day
...Haven Gillespie

Alan Cameron touched many with his spontaneity, generous heart, and love of laughter. Family and close friends may recall the sound of his chipper voice in the mornings singing “Lucky Old Sun”.

After graduating from the University of Washington in 1957, Alan married, settled in Seattle’s eastern suburbs, and raised two sons and a daughter. He later founded his own successful company, Inpac, a global manufacturer and supplier of pipeline accessories. Over his company’s 25+ years, he enjoyed frequent business trips to Taiwan and China and his many friendships with employees and associates across the industry. He remained active in his company until his last days.

Though his company brought him many rewards, he talked most fondly of memories of raising his children and of his time spent with his second wife, Dianne. In later years, Alan and Diane enjoyed dual residency—warm seasons in Puget Sound and winters in various places in California—Santa Barbara, Palm Springs, and San Diego.

Alan is survived by his two sons, Mark and Royce, daughter Lynne, grandson Sean, and all the light he spread to others.

May 9, 2010 - Jo-Ann Obenhofer Preston:

Jo-Ann (Obenhofer) PRESTON Jo-Ann passed away on March 17th at 2:20 that afternoon. She was born in Tacoma In 1934. Soon she and her Mother would leave Tacoma and live on Lake Union. She eventually married Benn Hart. They were a nice couple. "It was time I attended Steward Grade School a few blocks up the road. Soon another war would be upon us my step-dad enlisted in the First Airborne Division and soon he was off to Japan. Well the war was over. He sent me a lots of nice things from Japan. I was in Lincoln High School soon to graduate. It was now 1953 and I met this boy William and soon we were married. I thank those that sent floral arrangements....that was so very nice of you and if you didn't the cards that you sent me express feelings that you felt deep down inside". Jo-Ann knows that we all will miss her very much. She had a way of making friends with every one that she new.With that wonderful smile you will never feel the pain in your heart until something like this happens. And 57 years of a wonderful marriage and a most wonderful family she loved so very much. To be lucky to have attended the Preston family reunion this last summer.....to many, thanks to all my family". Jo-Ann is survived by her husband William & sons Kim and Corey, our daughter-in-law Kay; our grandchildren Andrew, Garret, Ava, and Nikki. And to all the folks - members of the Skeel family, our family would like to say thanks to everyone for the cards and condolences. And to William for being here -a very wonderful husband. Please Don't Cry ~ I'll Miss You All. ~ With All My Love, Jo-Ann.

May 2, 2010 - Dorothy Provine Day:

Dorothy Provine Dies at 75; Actress in 'It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World' and 'The Roaring Twenties' TV Series

by Dennis McLellan
Los Angeles Times, April 30, 2010

Dorothy Provine, who played the singing, high-kicking flapper in the early-1960s TV series "The Roaring Twenties" and appeared in the all-star movie comedy "It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World," has died. She was 75.

Provine, a longtime resident of Bainbridge Island, Wash., died of emphysema Sunday at Hospice of Kitsap County in Bremerton, said her husband, Robert Day.

A former University of Washington drama major, Provine landed the title role in the low-budget 1958 gangster film "The Bonnie Parker Story" three days after arriving in Hollywood.

The blond actress also played the title role in the 1959 movie "The 30 Foot Bride of Candy Rock" opposite Lou Costello and made a string of TV guest shots before landing her first TV series, "The Alaskans," a 1959-60 ABC adventure program set in the Alaskan gold rush of the 1890s.

Provine played Rocky Shaw, the saloon-singer friend of fortune hunters played by Roger Moore and Jeff York.

But the Warner Bros. contract player gained far more attention playing Pinky Pinkham, the singing and dancing star attraction at a high-end speakeasy in the 1960-62 ABC series "The Roaring Twenties," a New York City-set newspaper drama with Rex Reason and Donald May as investigative reporters.

Dubbed "TV's 'It' girl" by UPI's Rick Du Brow in 1961, Provine told the writer that she "wanted to play the flapper in this show so badly that I'd go home and pray."

"When the studio was looking for the girl for the flapper part in 'The Roaring Twenties' and asked me if I could dance, I said, 'Yeah.' I worked like a dog at home getting the Charleston as fast and frantic as I could. The secret is that I put on 33 rpm records at 78 rpm speed."

While still under contract to Warner Bros., Provine was lent out to play Jack Lemmon's wife in the 1964 movie comedy "Good Neighbor Sam," and she played Milton Berle's wife and Ethel Merman's daughter in "It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World.".

She also teamed with George Burns in a nightclub act that played Las Vegas in the summer of 1963.

Among her other film credits are "The Great Race," "That Darn Cat!," "Who's Minding the Mint?" and "Never a Dull Moment."

Dean Jones, who co-starred with Hayley Mills and Provine in "That Darn Cat!," recalled having lunch with Provine in the executive dining room at Disney Studios while making the 1965 movie.

"She was kind of like a roman candle, to me," Jones told The Times on Thursday. "Several times during lunch I'd just sit back and listen and watch her. She had a quicksilver personality and was always talking about interesting events and stories about her past.

"I felt she was a very underrated actress. She did everything, really. But she was mainly a comedienne and a very funny gal, and you knew in a scene that she was not going to drop the ball."

Provine was born Jan. 20, 1935, in Deadwood, S.D., and grew up in San Francisco.

In 1969, she married Day, a film and television director.

"When we got married, she wasn't really interested in acting or being in the movies anymore," Day said. "She was a homebody, very much so."

He said that after they moved to Bainbridge Island in 1981, "I still made some television shows, but Dorothy was totally retired. She loved working in the garden until she got sick. Her love was that and animals, particularly dogs."

His wife enjoyed the quiet life, he said, "and she loved Bainbridge. It's still reasonably rural, which we love."

In addition to her husband and their musician son Robert, Provine is survived by her sisters, Susan Cameron and Patricia Coldiron.


Other obituaries may be found at:

Cook Family Funeral Home - probably the best of all of the obituaries.

MSN.com

New York Times

Seattle Times

Kitsap Sun

Also, you may want to check out one of my favorite video clips of Dorothy at Roaring 20's

March 16, 2010 - Charlotte Frissell Jeter:

Charlotte FRISSELL Jeter passed away on March 8, 2010. She was born on March 14, 1935 in Seattle, WA to Herbert & Edna Frissell. On March 4th, 1967 Charlotte married Phillip A. Jeter. He preceded her in death in 2009. Charlotte loved spending time with her family, especially her granddaughters & her friends. She also enjoyed many years with Phil as a campground host at Palouse Falls State Park and at Cape Disappointment State Park. Charlotte was also a long time volunteer with the Bainbridge Island School District. Charlotte is survived by her brother Lloyd (Roberta) Frissell of Port Townsend; daughter Annette Wilcox of Pendleton, OR; daughter Sarah (Benjamin) Pulanco of Seattle; two grand daughters, Heather Wilcox & Samara Pulanco. A memorial service will be held for Charlotte on March 19th, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. at the Rolling Bay Presbyterian Church on Bainbridge Island.

March 6, 2010 - Peggy Keller Click Taylor:

Peggy KELLER Click Taylor passed away at 4:15 pm Monday, March 1st, two months shy of her 75th birthday. She had said her goodbyes, told her husband Al and her children how much she loved them and how proud she was of them. On Sunday, Kelly and Sally reassured her that she was free to go. She was surrounded by her loving husband, daughters and quilting friends. She will be missed and forever remembered by us all. A celebration of Peggy's life will be held on Saturday, March 20th at Columbia Presbyterian Church, 805 Columbia Ridge Drive, Vancouver, WA 98664 at 3:00 pm.

Per Peggy's request, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her honor to the Bill and Peggy Click Memorial Scholarship in care of East Vancouver Rotary Sunrise Club, PO Box 872262, Vancouver, WA 98687. This scholarship has been awarded for 17 years to high school graduates who are children of public school employees in the Vancouver area.

Peggy was born and raised in Seattle. She attended Ronald Grade School, Richmond Beach Junior High and Lincoln High School. She was the oldest child of Frances and Denton Keller. Her siblings are Nancy, David and Dennis. She attended Whitman College where she was a member of Delta Delta Delta Sorority and met Bill Click. They were married in 1955. They moved to Vancouver where Bill began his teaching career and Peggy worked at Clark College for Dr. Paul Grazier. They then went to WSU where Bill got his Masters Degree and Kelly was born. They returned to Vancouver where Bill began his high school teaching and coaching career. Sally, Carl and John followed. Peggy returned to college when John was in kindergarten and graduated with a BA and MEd from the University of Portland. She started her 25-year teaching career at Ben Franklin, then King (opened it) and finally Lake Shore, teaching 4-6th grade. She was the first recipient of the Vancouver School District's outstanding elementary school teacher of the year. She was involved in Camp Fire (was a leader for 2 groups at one time), Alcoa Little League, PTA (Acorn Award winner!). In later life she became a Fort Vancouver Rose Society member, judge and award winning rose grower with Bill. Upon retirement she and Bill made Black Butte Ranch their home for half the year. Bill died in 1993. She was the proud mother of Kelly and Dave Christel, Sally Click and Art Furman, Carl and Jill Click and John and Debbie Click. She delighted in her 9 grandchildren and lived for and enjoyed their activities.

Upon retirement, Peggy fell in love with quilting. She had been a member of 5 quilting groups and started 3. Recently she was a part of "The Tangled Threads" in Vancouver and "Peg's Black Butte Pin Pals". She has made hundreds of quilts.

Eight years ago she met and married Al Taylor of Black Butte Ranch. They enjoyed many trips, cruises and too many bridge games to count.

Peggy was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in July 2003. She fought a good fight for 6 1/2 years. She was on chemotherapy almost the entire time. She inspired many and was very brave through the treatments and side effects. The endless support and prayers of Al, her family and friends gave her strength and encouragement.

January 5, 2010 - Twyla Cogzil Ball:

TWYLA COGZIL BALL passed away June 5, 2009 in Seattle, WA. She was born April 19, 1934 in Hutchinson, Kansas, but has been a resident of the Seattle area for most of her life. Twyla was preceded in death by her father and mother, Elmer and Betty Cogzil. She is survived by her husband, Tom of 52 years. A memorial service will be held at St. Matthews Church, 1240 NE 127th St. Seattle with Reception to follow on June 16, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Vincent De Paul Society, St. Matthews Conference 1240 NE 127th St Seattle, WA 98125

January 1, 2010 - Larry Carlyle Landaal:

Larry Carlyle Landaal, 74, died Dec. 22, 2009, with his wife by his side, in Anchorage.

A service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church in Eagle River. A viewing will precede the service at 10 a.m. Burial will be at 1 p.m. at Fort Richardson. A potluck will be at 2:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Eagle River.

Larry was born Nov. 8, 1935, in Seattle to Doris and Lester Landaal. He served in the U.S. Air Force for 26 years, participating in the Korean War. He married Rina Howard on Aug. 16, 1970.

After his honorable discharge, Larry worked for the state of Alaska. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Eagle River. Larry was an avid golfer and bowler and enjoyed the outdoors with fishing and camping.

His family wrote: "He was a kind and generous man and a friend to all. No one was a stranger to him. He was a beloved and devoted husband, father and friend and will be greatly missed by those that knew and loved him."

His wife, Rina, said, "I will miss you dearly, your loving wife."

Larry was preceded in death by his parents and brother Robert.

Larry is survived by his wife, Rina; children, Larry and his wife Gail; Terry and his wife Barbara; Cynthia and her husband Ted; Kristine, Duane and his fiancee; and Susan; grandchildren, Jason, Courtney, Caleb, Tabitha, Tiffanee, Terry, Patrick, Zane, Erika, Rhys, Ryan, Haven, Tonya, Tarrah, Bobby and Becky; and great-grandchildren, Austin, Aubrei, Chelbie, Breana, Kaylea, Christopher, Caleb, Anna, Kaitlin, Cait, Liam, Tristan and Tanner.

November 25, 2009 - Forrest W. Worthington:

Forrest W. (Bill) WORTHINGTON Age 75 passed away November 16, 2009 in Seattle, WA. He was born May 12, 1934 in Seattle. He was a resident of New Castle and Bellevue until recently. Bill was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Jean Mathewson Worthington in 2007. They both attend Lincoln High School in Seattle. Bill earned his degree in Aeronautical Engineering from the U of W and served in the Air Force. He was an accomplished golfer and aerospace engineer. He is survived by his son Steve Worthington (Jill) and brother Clinton Worthington (Diana), grandsons John and Benjamin Worthington. Memorial service at Evergreen Washelli Funeral Home, 11111 Aurora Ave N, Seattle, Nov. 28th 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research.

September 15, 2009 - Merrilyn Bach Hughes:

Merrilyn J. HUGHES (Bach) Born 7/12/35 in Seattle. Died of cancer March 7, 2007 at home in Shoreline. Beloved wife of Frank, mother of Merry Colbeck; proud grandma of Roy and Cheyenne; sister of John and Dick. Service Mar. 18 - 2:00 p.m. at Haller Lake United Methodist Church. Memorials to Providence Hospice of Seattle or to Haller Lake UMC.

June 10, 2009 - Barbara Good Arnold:

Barbara (Good) Arnold, 70, passed away December 17, 2005. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Stanley; sons Steven (Inna) and Bradley (Ashley); 3 grandchildren; and brother Richard Good. A memorial service will be Wednesday, 10 AM, at Horan and McConaty Funeral Home, 1091 S. Colorado Blvd., Denver. In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to Meals On Wheels Metro Denver, 2660 Larimer, Denver, 80205.

June 3, 2009 - Tony Moore:

Anthony "Tony" Moore passed away on August 1, 2008. Born in Seattle and a longtime resident of both Vista and Rancho Bernardo, he served in the U.S. Navy, spent 26 years in management with JC Penney's Co., and, in 1988, opened Ear Labs Hearing Aid Centers. He was a wonderful, loving husband and father who will be remembered for his strength of character and kindness. He is survived by his wife of 50 years Janis; children Erin Huffer, Ann Gingrich, Cynthia "CeCe" Moore, Anthony Moore, Jr.; siblings Yvonne Moore Hawkins ‘51 and Sid Moore. Sister Yvonne writes Tony was active at Lincoln in student government then he went to the U of W where he achived a BA degree in business under the NROTC program. After graduation he was assigned to a Naval base in California as a home base and spent the rest of his Naval career there. He settled in California where he raised a family and spent the rest of his life.

May 9, 2009 - Bob Trebon:

Robert W. "Bob" TREBON ~ We mourn the passing of Bob Trebon, who died on May 2nd, 2009 at the age of 74, leaving behind the legacy of a life lived well and fully to the end. His last 4 years were challenging due to lung cancer which he fought with the same intensity, vigor, & dignity with which he lived life. Bob was born on December 27th, 1934 to Bernard "Bud' and Arline (Gauthier) Trebon in St. Cloud Minnesota. At the age of 7 he moved to Seattle with his family and grew up in Wallingford where he attended Lincoln High School. Bob enlisted in the Air Force following High School and was stationed in Germany where he met his loving wife of 53 years, Kathi (Heuser). After returning to Seattle, Bob worked a short stint at Boeing and as a lineman for the Telephone Company before becoming a Seattle Police Officer, retiring in 1973. Bob was also a successful building contractor operating businesses in Seattle, Washington and Maui, Hawaii. Bob is survived by his wife Kathi, children; Arline, Robert (Pamela), Annette (Nick) Caldwell, and Kathy; grandchildren Tyler (Stephanie), Daniel, Dominic, Angelina, Stevie Ray, & Haleyanna. He is also survived by his brothers Ron and Tom, his sister Cherie, his step-mother Marian, and a host of extended family members and friends. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Camille, and his brother Jim. Our Dad was special; he was the hardest working man you might ever meet. He rarely talked about himself, rarely complained about his own troubles, though he was no shrinking violet when he needed you to know something or felt strongly about something. Our dad was a working class hero and we shall all miss him greatly and remember him always in our hearts. A Mass will be held Saturday May 30th a 10:30 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Church, 5050 8th Ave. NE, Seattle, WA 98105 In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Blessed Sacrament Dinner Program or the Republican National Committee.

May 1, 2009 - Myron Bement:

Myron Reid (Michael) BEMENT, Jr. Was born January 27, 1935 at his parent's home in Seattle, WA. Myron passed away on April 25, 2009 in Indio, CA. at the age of seventy four years, after a battle with cancer. Myron is survived by his loving partner, Kenneth Bell; his loving sisters, Louise Kerr and Joyce Anacker; and loving brother, Jerry; as well as his many nieces, nephews, cousins, and uncles. Myron retired from Bank of America in 1994 at the age of 59. After his retirement, Myron kept busy with many activities including driving a school bus, fishing with family members, bowling with his friends, and swimming in the pool at their home in Southern California. Myron will be remembered for his happy, carefree and do it yourself attitude towards all of life's challenges. The family would like to thank his loving friends, Larry Miller and Bill Brockman for their love and support. The family suggests that remembrances be made to Odyssey House at Manorcare, Palm Desert, 74350 Country Club Dr., Palm Desert, CA 92260.

April 8, 2009 - Vern Bower:

Vern Leroy Bower born November 20, 1934 in Seattle, WA and passed away on March 16, 2009 in Columbia Falls, Montana. A 1953 graduate of Lincoln High School in Seattle, he spent the years there playing on the baseball team among other things. He joined the army a year after graduation and was stationed in California, Japan and Fort Lewis, WA. He was honorably discharged July 1, 1958.

His career was as a licensed civil engineer and professional land surveyor with his own firm. When he retired he moved to Columbia Falls, Montana with his wife, Linda. They loved the open skies, the beautiful forests, impressive mountains and beautiful Glacier Park which was very close to them.

He was born to Elsie and Dean Bower and is survived by his daughters Catherine Hoy (Howard), Deborah Marlarchick (Alan) and Colleen Kinslow (Ralph) by his deceased first wife Birdie Mae and daughters Christy, Kelly MacQueen (Todd) and son Jay by his second wife Linda. He has 10 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

He is also survived by his older brother, Gene, living in Kenmore.