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Kirby
Walker
Born:
April 26, 1918
Died:
April 29, 2008
Kirby
Walker passed away at ninety years of age. He served as a U.S. Marine in
World War II and was one of four members of our church involved in the
landing on Iwo Jima. These four discovered their mutual history years later
and were featured in The
Seattle Times.
Kirby and his wife Nancy, who passed away two years ago, were
long-time and active members of University Congregational United Church of
Christ. Kirby joined our church on Feb. 2, 1952. Yellow roses, given by
Kirby’s family and reminiscent of Kirby’s Texas birthplace, were in our
lounge on Sunday, May 4 in commemoration. Plans for a memorial service are
pending.
Jeanne
Olsen
Born: February 21, 1920
Died: April 4, 2008
Jean Olsen died after seven years of declining
health due to Alzheimer disease. Jean, and her husband Harold joined
University Congregational Church on June 11, 1950 when they moved to
Seattle. Jean was a committed leader and teacher in Character School, the
Christian Education program in the 1950’s. She then became actively
involved on the Communications Committee, Women’s Fellowship and their
many projects, and a Fireside group which still meets. Jeanne and Harold
moved to Horizon House in January, 2008. She is survived by her
husband, Harold, and three sons: one living in Alaska, and two living in
Washington. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 10 at 11
a.m. at University Congregational United Church of Christ.
Alice
Herstin
Born: March
2, 1918
Died: March, 2008
Alice
Herstin passed away at ninety years of age. Alice and
her husband Frank, joined University Congregational United Church of Christ
on June 3, 1990 and were active members until they moved to Florida several
years ago.
Maxine
Johnston
Born: June
21, 1918
Died: March
29, 2008
Maxine
Johnston, a member of University Congregational United Church of Christ
since April 15, 1962, passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2008 at
eighty-nine years of age. Maxine was a very active member of UCUCC and will
be remembered for her independence, friendly smile, desire to help and
faithful attendance.
Pauline
Brock
Born:
September 19, 1915
Died:
February 29, 2008
Pauline Brock died in Spokane,
Washington, on February 29, 2008 at the age of 92. Pauline joined University
Congregational United Church of Christ in June, 1982. She was a faithful
member until she moved to Spokane to be near her son Robert. Pauline and her
husband Eddie Robert Madson, a minister in the United Church of Christ,
moved to Port Orchard in 1956 to build and manage Pilgrim Firs where they
lived for 20 years. After the death of her first husband Pauline married
Kenneth Brock and moved to Seattle. She was preceded in death by her
husbands Eddie and Kenneth, and her beloved son Robert. Many friends at
UCUCC remember Pauline with both respect and affection; she was dedicated to
this church in the many years she was with us.
John
Rawlings
Born:
September 12, 1927
Died:
February 16, 2008
Please hold in prayer, University
Congregational United Church of Christ member, Mary Rawlings and her family.
Mary’s husband John passed away on Saturday, Feb. 16. John Rawlings was a
retired Navy officer. He and Mary served in the Peace Corps in several
locations following John’s retirement.
A
memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 7 in the chapel at
University Congregational United Church of Christ. Condolences may be sent
to the family in care of: Mary Rawlings, 823 N. 161st Place,
#106, Shoreline, WA, 98133-5683.
Florence
Richardson
Born
October 2, 1936
Died: January 21, 2008
University
Congregational United Church of Christ member Lisa Westmoreland’s mother,
Florence Richardson, passed away on Monday, January 21, 2008.
Please hold in prayer, Lisa, her husband Jeff Westmoreland, and their
son Nicholas.
A
memorial service will be held in the chapel at University Congregational
United Church of Christ at 2 p.m. on Sunday, February 3, 2008.
Condolences
may be sent to the family in care of Lisa and Jeff Westmoreland, 11240
Phinney Ave N., Seattle, WA 98133-1641.
Laura
Virginia Moseley
Born
April 19, 1915
Died: January 21, 2008
Virginia
Moseley died on Jan. 21, 2008 at the age of 92 from Parkinson’s disease
complicated by cancer.
Virginia
was a member of University Congregational United Church of Christ for 58
years. She joined on April 17, 1949. She was, most recently, a member of
UCUCC’s Circle 4 group.
A
memorial service was held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 27, 2008, at the Acacia
Chapel, 14951
Bothell Way NE, Seattle, WA.
Rhobie
Smith
Born
February 19, 1918
Died: January 19, 2008
Rhobie
Smith became a member of University Congregational United Church of Christ
on July 4, 1976. She was a thirty-one year member. Rhobie and her husband Dale were fixtures in the narthex as
they warmly welcomed and greeted visitors and members on Sunday mornings for
many years.
A
memorial service was held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 26, 2008, in the
sanctuary at University Congregational United Church of Christ.
Condolences
may be sent to Dale Smith, 3820 NE 145th St., Lake Forest Park,
WA 98155-7829.
Herbert
Mark Kagi
Born
February 5, 1933
Died: December 14,
2007
Mark
Kagi passed away on Dec. 14, 2007. Please hold in prayer his wife,
University Congregational United Church of Christ member, Ruth Kagi, their
five children, his two brothers, a sister and many nieces and nephews. A
celebration of Mark’s life was held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 22,
2007 at University Congregational United Church of Christ.
Condolences
may be sent to the family in care of Ruth Kagi, 19553-35th Ave.
NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155-2613.
In
lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mark’s name to Evergreen Manor
(North Everett), Pioneer Human Services, or Friends of the UW Libraries
Fund.
David
Benjamin Fleagle
Born:
March 23, 1979
Died: November 30, 2007
David Benjamin Fleagle died
suddenly of cardiac arrest on Nov. 30, 2007. He is survived by his mother
and father, Robert Jr. and Carol, his sister Laura, and his grandfather,
Robert. He is also survived by his Uncle John and cousins Anna and Nicholas.
David
graduated from Juanita High School in Kirkland. WA.
He completed a certificate program in Culinary Arts at Alaska Vocational
Technical Institute in Seward, AK. David was nearing completion of the
Commercial Baking Program at Lake Washington Technical College.
When not cooking or baking,
David enjoyed writing. He had written numerous poems and was working on a
fiction mystery novel. He also enjoyed being out in nature, travel
adventures of various sorts, cheering on the Mariners, movies, music and
hanging out with family, friends, and the family’s beloved cat.
David
will be deeply missed by his family and good friends. A memorial service was
held in the chapel at University Congregational United Church of Christ
on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2007 at 1 p.m. Condolences may be sent to the family
in care of Bob and Carol Fleagle, 10924-159th Ave. NE,
Redmond, WA 98052-2649.
Kathleen (Kay) Fisher
BORN: February 19, 1923
DIED: October 25, 2006
Kay
Fisher passed away at age 84. Kay was a 58-year member of University Congregational United Church of Christ
joining on Dec. 5, 1948. She is survived by her nephew, church member Jeff
Keith.
Helen E. Rae
BORN: September 25, 1904
DIED: November 25, 2006
Helen
Rae, passed away on Nov. 25, 2006, at the age of 102. Helen was a 45-year member. She joined University Congregational United Church of Christ on
March 5, 1961. Helen
spent her final years at Sunrise Vista Retirement Villa in Everett,
Washington. She is survived by her nephew, Doug Rae. Condolences may be sent
to: Doug Rae, 3815 NE 89th Way, Vancouver, WA 98665.
Barbara Perlmutter
DIED: September 19, 2007
Please
hold in
prayer
University
Congregational United Church of Christ member Steve Hunt and his children as
his wife, Barbara Perlmutter, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2007.
Condolences may be sent to the family in care of: Steve Hunt,
720 N. 66th St.,
Seattle,
WA
98103-5310.
Sherry Lang
DIED: September 17, 2007
Sherry
Laing passed away on Monday, September 17, 2007 at 62
years of age. Sherry joined University Congregational United Church of
Christ on May 8, 1994 .
She was a 13-year member and was active until her death.
She was a member of the Church Council in the late 1990’s, and in
the Theology Book Group.
Stephanie Donich
DIED: September 12, 2007
Stephanie Donich passed away on Sept. 12. She joined
University Congregational United Church of Christ on Feb. 1, 1987. She was a
20-year member.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 1, 2007 in
the sanctuary at University Congregational United Church of Christ.
Stephanie is survived by her husband, Tim Croll, and
their son, Jacob Donich-Croll.
Condolences may be sent to the family in care of Tim Croll, 6827 - 28th Ave. NE, Seattle,
WA, 98115-1149.
Betty B. Cameron
BORN: June 27, 1911
DIED: August 21, 2007
Betty died at the age of 96 on Aug. 21. She joined
University Congregational United Church of Christ on Oct. 1, 1978 was living
at Park Shore Retirement Community at the time of her death.
Walter (Wally) Reid
BORN: October 10, 1916
DIED: July 9, 2007
Walter (Wally) Reid was born on Oct. 10, 1916 and passed
away on July 9 at age 90. Walter Reid joined
University Congregational United Church of Christ on April 7, 1929. He
served
as moderator in 1970. A memorial service will be held on Aug. 1 at 2 p.m. at
UCUCC
Condolences may be sent to the family in care of Ann Reid, 539 NE 95th St,
Seattle, WA, 98115.
Harriet A. Robb
BORN: March 26, 1915
DIED: May 21, 2007
Harriet was born in Yakima, WA and passed away in
Seattle at the age of 92. She is survived by her son, Bruce H. Wilson and
his wife, Lynn of Seattle. Harriet Robb joined
University Congregational United Church of Christ on April 1, 1945. She is a
62-year member.
A graveside service was held on May 25 at Evergreen
Memorial Park, Seattle, WA.
Elizabeth Maria McDanold
BORN: March 28, 1987
DIED: May 26, 2007
Elizabeth Maria McDanold died on May 26, 2007 after a
long illness. A memorial service will take place in the sanctuary at
University Congregational United Church of Christ at 3 p.m. on Saturday,
June 2, 2007. You are invited to the reception following the service. If you
wish, bring some food to share as an expression of love and nourishing one
another.
Condolences may be sent to the family in care of Christy
McDanold, 6021 - 5th
Ave. NW, Seattle, WA, 98107-2120.
Louise Gobble
BORN: December 2, 1920
DIED: April 22, 2007
Louise Gobble died on April 22
at the age of 96. Louise was a 14-year member of University Congregational
United Church of Christ. She served on the Library Committee and enjoyed
attending the senior retreat. She is survived by her daughter, UCUCC member
Jeanne Martin, relatives and friends. A memorial service will be planned.
The Reverend William (Bill)
Wright
DIED:
March 14, 2007
The
Reverend William (Bill) Wright was minister of Christian education at
University Congregational United Church of Christ in the early 1970's.
During his time at UCUCC, he developed curriculum for adult and children's
Christian education, and co-founded the Compassionate Dying organization
with Paul Sutley.
He
was preceded in death by his wife, Connie. He is survived by his wife, Hilde
Benson-Wright, sons Kevin and Bill, daughter Micki, his granddaughter and
his great-grandson. A memorial service was held on Sunday, March 25.
Condolences
may be sent to the family in care of Hilde Benson-Wright, Merrill Gardens,
14905 Bothell-Everett Highway #280, Mill Creek, WA, 981020-5366.
Estelle Hansen
DIED:
February 17, 2007
Long-time member Estelle
Hansen passed away on Saturday, Feb. 17. There was a memorial service on
March 11 in the chapel. Estelle joined our church in 1968 and was active
with us until last year.
Patricia (Pat) Streeter
DIED:
December 2, 2006
Pat Streeter, mother
of Denis Streeter was a member of University Congregational United Church of Christ
from Sept. 28, 1969 until June 20, 1994. A service in her memory was held
on Sunday, Jan. 14. Condolences may be sent to Denis
Streeter, 6226 - 19th Ave. NE, Seattle, WA 98115-6902.
Alice Halliday
BORN:
April 22, 1921
DIED:
October 29, 2006
Alice Halliday, a
member of University Congregational United Church of Christ since May, 1999,
died on Oct. 29, 2006. A memorial service in celebration of her life
was held on Friday, Jan. 12 in the chapel.
Alice is survived by
her husband, David, son, David, and daughter-in-law, Jen. Alice was a
graduate of Dartmouth College, and
during World War II worked on the
development of the atomic bomb. She was a skilled photographer and in the
words of David, "a very nice person who took good care of me when I was
in need of help." David and Alice, married for 62 years, enjoyed
traveling together to places such as Antarctica and Africa.
Condolences may be
sent to David Halliday, 550B Village Drive, Bellingham, WA 98226.
Margaret Bingham
DIED: November 2, 2006
Margaret Bingham, a fifty-two year member of University
Congregational United Church of Christ, died very peacefully on Thursday,
Nov. 2, 2006. Margaret was the mother of Bob Bingham, and grandmother of
Christine and Stephanie Bingham.
A memorial service was held in the chapel on Saturday, Jan. 6. Condolences may be sent to the family in care of Robert Bingham,
4512 NE 40th St., Seattle, WA 98105-5212.
Dorothy Hollenbeck
BORN:
December 16, 1915
DIED:
September 24, 2006
Dorothy Hollenbeck,
a twenty-four year member of University Congregational United
Church of Christ, died on Sept. 24, 2006. A memorial service in celebration
of her life was held on Nov. 14 in the chapel at
UCUCC.
Dorothy was born in
Seattle, and served in the U.S. Army in Europe from 1943-1945. She worked at
Seattle General Hospital as a dietician, and retired as the Director of Food
Services at Group Health Hospital. She is survived by three children,
Barbara, Douglas and Jan.
Condolences may be
sent to the family in care of Barbara Hollenbeck, 1515 NW 136th
St., Vancouver, WA 98685.
Hermina Croasdill
DIED: November 13, 2006
Hermina Croasdill, died on Nov. 13, 2006. She joined
University Congregational United Church of Christ on Oct. 7, 1962 and was a
forty-four year member.
A memorial service was held on Friday, Nov. 17 in the
UCUCC chapel. Condolences may be sent to her husband, Walter Croasdill, 4817
Stanford Ave. NE, Seattle, WA 98105.
Walter B. Williams
BORN: 1921
DIED: November
9, 2006
Walter B. Williams, a Seattle banker, civic leader and
former state legislator died Thursday, Nov. 9, 2006. He was 85. Walt was
preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Marie, who died in Sept. In
addition to his son, Bruce Williams, Walt is survived by daughters Kathryn
Williams, Marcia Williams and Wendy Williams, and four grandchildren, all of
whom live in Seattle.
Walter Williams was a seventy-two year member of
University Congregational United Church of Christ where he was active in a
variety of ways including serving as moderator. A memorial service was held on
Dec. 10, 2006 at 1:30 p.m. in the sanctuary at UCUCC.
Condolences may be sent to the family in care of Kathy
Williams, 1246 16th Ave. E., Seattle, WA 98112.
Dan Reaugh
BORN: March 24,
1911
DIED:
November 8, 2006
Dan Reaugh, a forty-six year member of University
Congregational United Church of Christ, died on Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2006 at
the age of ninety-five. A memorial service was held on Saturday, Nov. 18 in
the chapel at UCUC. Condolences may be sent to his daughter, Jean Buse, 3630
92nd Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004.
Marie Williams
DIED: September 13, 2006
Marie
Williams passed away on September 13, 2006. Marie joined University
Congregational United Church of Christ in March 1949. She was a
member of the church for fifty-seven years. A memorial service
was held on
October 15, 2006 in the sanctuary at University
Congregational United Church of Christ. A reception will follow in
Ostrander Hall. Condolences may be sent to: Walter Williams, 4400
52nd Avenue NE, Seattle, WA 98105-4936.
Anne "Nancy" Walker
BORN: October 13, 1921
DIED: August 25, 2006
Nancy Walker passed away on August 25, 2006
following a courageous struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. Nancy was
born in Snoqualmie Falls, Washington – a lifelong resident of the
Seattle area and a Summa Cum Laude graduate of the University of
Washington.
Married for sixty years to Kirby D. Walker,
Nancy is survived by her husband, three children, five
grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and numerous cousins.
The University Congregational United Church of
Christ was a central focus of Nancy’s life. During her 75 year
membership, she served as a devoted participant in every area of
church life.
A Memorial Service to celebrate her life was
held at University Congregational United Church of Christ on
Saturday, September 9, 2006 at 10 a.m. Condolences may be sent to
Kirby Walker, 6720 E. Greenlake Way N., #732-33, Seattle, WA 98103.
Reverend Dr. Dale Turner
BORN: November 22, 1917
DIED: June 5, 2006
Rev.
Dr. Dale passed away peacefully at home on Mon., Jun 5, 2006. Dale
was the beloved pastor of University Congregational United Church of
Christ from 1958 until 1982. His ministry to this congregation and
to the wider Seattle community was profound and life cha ging. After
his retirement from ministry, Dale wrote a weekly column for The
Seattle Times for 22 years.
He
came to Seattle from Lawrence, Kansas, where he served the Plymouth
Congregational Church and taught at the University of Kansas. Dale
is survived by his wife, Leone, sons, Greg Turner, Chuck Turner and
Drew Turner, eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
A
public memorial service was held on Sat., June 17 at UCUCC. The Rev.
Dr. Don Mackenzie, the Rev. Dr. Catherine Foote, and the Rev. Peter
Ilgenfritz will preside.
In
lieu of flowers, an ongoing program of religious understanding,
community service and the reconciliation of conflict is being
designed to advance the ideals to which Dale devoted his life and
ministry. Contributions may be made to: The Dale Turner Legacy, c/o
University Congregational United Church of Christ, 4515 – 16th
Ave. NE, Seattle, WA 98105.
Robert (Bob) Samuel
Bell
BORN: December 23, 1923
DIED: April 7, 2006
Robert
(Bob) Samuel Bell died peacefully while embraced by his family on
Friday evening, April 7, 2006. He was 82 years old and lived with
joyful exuberance right up to the day he died from congestive heart
failure. Everyone who met him could not help but be touched by his
gifts of caring, kindness and joy for life.
Bob
was born in Hastings, Nebraska on December 23, 1923 and grew up in
Wichita, Kansas during the Great Depression. Bob served with
distinction as an Army Medic in WWII and Infantryman, fighting in
many ground battles, most notably the Battle of the Bulge.
Bob
moved to Seattle while working for Boeing and soon married a
neighbor, Mabel Bell. Mabel died unexpectedly, and Bob also endured
the deaths of his mother and younger brother Elbert within six
months. Eventually Bob married Barbara Bell and had two children. Bob
retired from Boeing after 19 years and launched a second career at
the State of Washington, retiring at the youthful age of 75. He was
a member of University Congregational United Church of Christ since
1963.
Bob
is survived by his wife Barbara Bell, his children Stephen Bell and
Carolyn Brummel, his daughter-in-law Kimi, his son-in-law Pete, his
grandchildren, Derek, Natasha and Logan Bell, Amelia and Owen
Brummel, his sister Maxine Wilkes and his brother Larry Bell.
Remembrances
may be made to the American Heart Association, Alzheimer’s Society
of America, Group Health Hospice, or Eagle Harbor Congregational
Church.
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