SHERRY GALLANT

Sherry was interested in both art and music at Roosevelt. She listed her vocational choice as 'dental assistant.'Sherry was listed in the 1978 reunion book as having already passed away, so she died very young.

DON GLEASON

GLEASON, Donald Fredrick (Age 69) Born November 26, 1939 in Seattle, WA, Donald passed unexpectedly on November 16, 2009 surrounded by family and dear friends. He is survived by his wife of 49 years Susan, sons Michael and Ryan, daughters Sharon and Juli, and grandchildren Taylor and Andrew. A 48 year resident of Spokane, Don was a manufacturers representative for many lighting fixture companies and was the president of the Spokane Construction Council in 1984. Don loved the outdoors. An avid hunter up until his love of sailing and skiing took up more of his free time. He raced sailboats on Lake Coeur D'Alene with family and friends as crew, rarely yelling about missed spinnaker sets. He...

MIDGE GONTER (MICKELSON)

MIDGE GONTER (MICKELSON)

Ila June Gonter "Midge" Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many passed away peacefully on Sat., Dec. 24, 2005. Midge was surrounded by her entire loving family. Midge was born in Seattle, WA on Sept. 29, 1940 to Edwin and Eunice Mickelson. She grew up in the Green Lake area of Seattle, and attended Roosevelt High School. She spent childhood summers at Silvan Beach on Vashon Island. Midge graduated from the University of Puget Sound in 1962, and was a member of Chi Omega Sorority. It was at UPS where she met her future husband, Gary. They were married in 1962. Upon graduating, Midge worked as a primary teacher at Edison...

LARRY GORDON

Larry Gordon, a 12 year resident of East Wenatchee, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2008. Larry fought a difficult two year battle with cancer with such dignity, that he was an inspiration to all who knew him. Larry was, for many years, a leader in Junior Achievement and the North Central Washington Gun Club. He was a ham radio operator and technician. He was a member of and a volunteer with the Ham Club, the American Red Cross, the Wenatchee Sportsman's Association and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. He spent many hours pursuing his love of fishing, hunting, golf and the outdoors. He played with Golden Age Softball for over five years. He was also a member of the Slinger...

STEVE GREY

Stephen Carew Grey Obituary
Steve Grey, a beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend passed away peacefully with family by his side on October 14, 2024, at the age of 84.

Born February 21, 1940, in Seattle, WA, to Wheeler and Allene (May) Grey, Steve lived a full life going hard until the end. As a young survivor of Polio, he embraced life fully and with a positive spirit. He proudly attended Roosevelt High School ('58) and Linfield Colle...

SHEILA GRIFFIN (VANGEL)

SHEILA GRIFFIN (VANGEL)

In memory of Sheila Kathleen Griffin born September 23, 1940 Manitoba, Canada and passed away January 23, 2012. She was the daughter of Kathleen Gallagher Vangel and Albert Vangel, wife of Bud Griffin and mother of Shane, Bryan, Shawna, Becky and Mark. She was grandmother to Ethan, Maya, Sora and Max.

Sheila spent her first five years being raised by her mother while her father was at war. They came to the Unite...

BILL GRUBER

GERALD DOUGLAS HACKETT

Gerald Douglas HACKETT Gerry was born October 22, 1940 at Maynard Hospital in Seattle, and was a proud fourth generation Washingtonian. He graduated from Roosevelt High in 1958 and the University of Washington in 1962 with a major in Marketing. He was a longtime resident of Hawthorne Hills. He passed away at home on February 10, 2012. Gerry was employed by Procter and Gamble, The Kendall Company and Schonberg Radiation. He worked as an Independent Rep for Donnell Trading, Magnaflux and Western Equipment. Gerry was a partner with Vern Davison in his own company QC/NDT North from 1985 to 1995. Gerry is survived by his loving wife Maggie and sons Brian Gerald Hackett and wife Jennifer, and T...

KATIE HALES (EADEN)

KATIE HALES (EADEN)

"Absolute devotion to family, many good laughs with lifelong friends, helping any kid love to learn, taking long walks with golden retrievers, power-shopping the Nordstrom's Fall Sale, and sipping cold chardonnay on a deck with a great view of the sunset: Katie's special recipe for a life well-lived. Katie was born in Lewiston, Idaho to Mary P. (Church) and Neal Eden, and grew up in Seattle where she was active in Rainbow Girls and was a founding member of the Lorikeets. She was a 1958 graduate from Roosevelt High and went on to...

HAROLD HALVORSON

Harold C. "Mike" Halvorson Jr. 

Born December 2, 1939, in Everett, Mike passed away January 10, 2008, in the same hospital in which he was born. He graduated from Roosevelt High School in Seattle, Washington, then attended classes at Everett Community College for two years. He met his wife to be, Ruth, on a ship bound for Europe just after it passed the Statue of Liberty. They landed in Naples and traveled through Europe together in the spring of 1962. They were married a year later, had two sons, and made their home in Wedgwood before moving to Spee-Bi-Dah Beach. He coached soccer and basketball for his sons both in Seattle and in Marysville, Washington. He worked as a P...

SUE HAMES (DANBOM)

SUE HAMES (DANBOM)

Helen Sue Hames

11/22/39 ~ 12/21/2015

Beloved Wife, Mother and Grandmother

Sue passed away peacefully at her home in Orondo, WA. on the morning of 12/21/15. She was surrounded by her Family and her dog, Rosie. She leaves behind her husband Bill, her brother David, her sister-in-law Karen, her sister-in-law Maureen, and her four children; Bill, Brian, Peter, Julie and son-in-law Ziggy. Her four grandchildren; Cole, Anna, Cameron, and Serena and one great grandchild, Noah. She graduated from Roosevelt High School and attended the University of Washington. Sue embraced Church on Sunday's, adored her dog Ros...

JIM HANDLEY

ALLEN HANLEY

Allen Mills HANLEY Allen Mills Hanley died in October, 2009 in Mt. Hood National Forest, Clackamas County, Oregon. Born July 23, 1940 to Mary Mills and Dr. John H. Hanley. Proud father of Eric, Johann (deceased), Kristina and Leland (Andy) Hanley. Loving grandfather of Nico Hanley. Beloved brother of Barbara Campbell (deceased), Virginia MacDonald, Peggy Hackenbruck. Uncle, cousin and friend of many who will miss his adventurous spirit which shone brightly in his eyes. Al was a great outdoorsman - skiing Black Diamonds at 68, mountain climbing - he summitted Mt. Rainier as a youth and Mt. Whitney in his 50's, fisherman, hiker, camper. He loved family games, farming, woodworking-creating t...

NANCY HANN (DOW)

NANCY HANN (DOW)

NANCY ELIZABETH HANN, 78, of Fort Wayne, entered eternal life on Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018, with family by her side. Born in Seattle, Wash., she was a daughter of the late William M. and Martha (Oatey) Dow. Nancy was a retired Special Education Teacher and a member of the P.E.O. Sisterhood, Chapter BZ. She loved many things in life, but none more than her family. She was loving, caring, kind, intelligent, compassionate, and creative, a loyal friend and above all,...

SUSAN HARDY (KEENE)

SUSAN HARDY (KEENE)

Imagine Mary Poppins, Auntie Mame, & Joan Rivers all rolled into one, and you'll have some idea of what our "Suz" was like. She brightened every room and lightened every heart. After graduating from Seattle's Roosevelt High School in 1958, Suz spent most of her adult life in Santa Monica and Hawaii where she assisted her husband Neil in the fashion shoe business and where they raised their three children. 

www.legacy.com/seattletimes/susanhardy 

KENT HARMON

Kent Llewellyn HARMON Previous Seattle resident, passed away February 28, 2003 in Tustin, California at age 62. He was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on March 12, 1940, and after several subsequent moves during World War II, his family settled in the Seattle area in 1943. He graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1958 and later received a B.A. from Seattle University. Kent worked as a commodities broker in Seattle initially and then during the 1970s moved to southern California to continue his profession. He is survived by his two sons, Todd L. Harmon and Kurt E. Harmon, both of Seattle, and a brother, Mark C. Harmon of Woodinville, Washington. Burial will be at Acacia Cemetery in Lake Forest...

DARLENE HARRISON (NIENAU)

DARLENE HARRISON (NIENAU)

Darlene Fay Harrison

Darlene Harrison, age 56, of Woodinville, passed away Jan. 13. She was born Feb. 2, 1940 in Seattle. Mrs. Harrison is survived by her beloved husband of 36 years, Dick Harrison of Woodinville.

Other survivors include children, Rick Harrison and wife Carol, of Woodinville; Kathy Sabo and husband Doug, of Bothell; Karen Gai and husband Mike, of Woodinville; grandchildren, A.J., Kayla, Ricky, Spencer, Rachel, Nicole, Christina, Erica, and Philip; father, Albert Nienau, of Seattle; brother, William Nienau and wife Lori of Kirkland.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Ethyl Nienau....

RICHARD (DICK) HARRISON

Guy "Dick" HARRISON Richard Guy Harrison passed away Saturday, May 29, 2010 at age 70 surrounded by his loved ones. He graduated from Roosevelt High School, worked for Nordstrom for 32 years and retired as a Farmers Agent at age 60. Dick's greatest joy was spending time with his wife and family. Life was always an adventure for Dick whether it was being at the lake with his family or traveling in his motor home with his wife Janice. They enjoyed spending their winters with friends at Happy Trails in Arizona. His love for the Lord, his loyalty and respect for others, and his sense of humor will always be remembered. Dick is survived by his wife Janice, children Rick (Carol), Kathy (Doug),...

LORI HAURY (SHREWSBURY)

LORI HAURY (SHREWSBURY)

NANCY HAWORTH (GAYLORD)

NANCY HAWORTH (GAYLORD)

TOM HEAPHY

JUDY ELLEN HILL

KEN HOFF

DOUG HOLMS

JAY HORNBEAK

Jay P. HORNBEAK born March 23, 1940 was a beloved son, brother, husband, father, uncle, grandfather and loyal friend to a multitude of people. He died unexpectedly on Saturday, September 14. Jay is known to many as the owner of Hornbeak Irrigation. He has touched the lives of countless individuals. Jay "lived large" and was the center of several circles of friends. He was passionate about fly-fishing and his two black labs, Duke and Reba. Jay coached little league and various youth activities when his children were young and was a member of Glendale Country Club for 30 years. His father, Jay W. Hornbeak, stepfather, Dr. Jay Harold Brown and brother, Tony Brown, preceded Jay in death. Jay...

LOURIE HOWARD (GILES)

LOURIE HOWARD (GILES)

Dorothy "Lourie" Howard passed away in Vancouver, WA on April 13, 2009. She was 68. Lourie was born on July 1, 1940 in Bremerton, WA. She was raised and educated in Seattle, WA, graduating from Roosevelt High School. 
She married Gary A. Howard in 1961. 
Lourie worked as a sales clerk for Hi-School pharmacy for 15 years, retiring in 2002. 
She enjoyed tennis, yard work, and Columbia Little League. 
She was a member of Silver Star Racquet Club.
Survivors include her husband, Gary at home; two sons, Brent A. Howard of Seattle, WA, Brian R. Howard of Sherwood, OR; father, Robert E. Giles, of Seattl...

CHARLES (LARRY) HUCKABAY

Charles Lauren "Larry" Huckabay, age 68, of Coupeville, longtime Seattle area resident, died at his home on Saturday, January 25, 2009. Mr. Huckabay was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, on October 6, 1940, to Durwood A. and Margaret (Richey) Huckabay. He moved to Seattle with his family at the age of five, and attended Seattle schools, graduating from Roosevelt High School in 1958. On December 7, 1968, he married Karen. Larry was President of Alpha Northwest Sales in Seattle. He was an avid golfer, and was a member of the Whidbey Golf and Country Club. Larry is survived by his wife Karen; his son, Eric Huckabay (Tiina) of Seattle; two daughters, Wendelyn Christopher (Lee) of Renton and Caro...

CHERRY IRWIN (STONE)

CHERRY IRWIN (STONE)

LINDA JACOBSEN JAY (PERKINS)

LINDA JACOBSEN JAY (PERKINS)

Linda Mary Perkins (Jacobsen) Jay, 75, died peacefully at the home of her family on August 17, 2015. Linda was born in Seattle, Washington, June 7, 1940, to Mary Ellen and Clint Perkins. She graduated from the University of Washington with a double major in English and History. For 30 years, she was the epitome of a goodwill ambassador; first as a teacher in Japan, and then accompanying her former husband, William L. Jacobsen, Jr., o...

TERRY JARVIS

Terry Joseph Jarvis Obituary
TERRY JARVIS, 83, of Woodinville, passed away on March 6, 2024, surrounded by his family, following complications of Parkinson's.

Terry's passion was always old cars. At nine, he was driving a 1924 Ford Model T at his grandmother's home in Rainier Valley. After graduating from Roosevelt High School, he earned a business degree from the...

PETE JOHNSON

NICK KELEZ

BOB KEYSER

Wally Keyser was born May 7, 1940 in Seattle, WA, and passed away April 23 of natural causes. Wally graduated from Roosevelt High in 1958 and the University of Washington in 1969. He served in the U.S. Army as a Chaplain’s Assistant in Vietnam. He was an accountant for a private CPA firm and later for Butterworth’s Funeral Home. His father, Robert J. Keyser, preceded him in death. His mother Edith Keyser, his sister Carol Freeman, and his brother-in-law R...

EDWARD (TED) KIBBLE

Edward B. (Ted) Kibble of Seattle, passed away in the early morning hours of Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at his home in Palm Desert, California surrounded by his family. He was 78. Preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Carol J. Kibble, and his brother, Joe Kibble, Ted is survived by his wife, Judy Johnson and his children Cara (Pat) Moon; Beth (Larry) Feist; and Katie (Ryan) Gamaunt; grandchildren Alicia; Kaylie; Madi; Mariah; Luc and his great-grandson, Atticus; as well as Steve (Deanna) Kepl; Tim (L...

KEITH KINGSBURY

Keith W. Kingsbury

7-21-1940 ~ 8-25-2020 

Loved Father, Grandpa and Brother.

Survived by son, Michael, daughter, Melissa, Grandson, Zachary, and sister, Jan Snyder. (Grey) and many nieces and nephews. 

Predeceased by wife, Alice, 10-2019.

Basketball coach at Edmonds CC for 33 years. Keith was devoted to his family, basketball and a legion of BB players, coaches, and friends. Keith's family is profoundly grateful to everyone that so kindly called and visited him. Your connection sustained him every day. 

Immense and heartfelt gratitude to Louise Schumm, our guardian angel, who helped Keith for the last year and a half.&nbs...

COLLEENE KLINEBERGER (PORTER)

COLLEENE KLINEBERGER (PORTER)

MARTIN KOHLER

ALYCE KUIPERS (HENDERSON)

ALYCE KUIPERS (HENDERSON)

Alyce passed away peacefully on December 25, 2011, to return home to her Father in Heaven.
She leaves behind and is survived by her beloved children: David Kim Kuipers, Alyce Kamille Kuipers Hottinger, Kory David Kuipers, and Kari Alyce Kuipers. She is also survived by her siblings: David (Anne) Henderson, Lesley Karabach, and Ted Jamieson.

She is preceded in death by her parents Major David George Henderson...

JOE LA FONTAINE

Joe Donald La Fontaine, 76, went to be with the Lord peacefully on March 21, 2017. Joe was born on November 17, 1940 in Seattle, WA and was the middle child to Donald and Dorothy La Fontaine. Joe grew up in Seattle, WA graduating from Roosevelt High School in 1958. Joe joined the Navy in 1959 and proudly served his country. Joe later moved to Southern California, where in the summer of 1965, he met the love of his life, Susan (Ballingrud) La Fontaine. They were married October 2, 1965 and enjoyed a lifetime of love and happiness together. Joe and Sue moved back to Seattle in 1966 and raised their 3 children (Jerome, Natalie, and Derek). In 1999, Joe and Sue retired and moved to Tucson, AZ...

ALICE LAMKEN (CLEAVER)

ALICE LAMKEN (CLEAVER)

Alice Irene Lamken died April 30, 2023, at home after a 12-year battle with Parkinson’s Disease. She was 82.

She was born July 3, 1940, in Seattle to Herbert F. and Virginia L. Cleaver. A lifelong resident of Seattle, she graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1958 and married Stephen Bruce Lamken on May 21, 1960. She worked at the Knitting Needle in the University District and later was a homemaker.

She was a mem...

BILL LAUER

JULIE LAWSON (WEBER)

JULIE LAWSON (WEBER)

Julie Ann Lawson

Julie was born March 27, 1940 to Ernest and Merle Weber in Seattle. Julie passed away August 8, 2020 at home after several years living with COPD. Julie graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1958 and attended U.W. When her children were in school, she opened the "Mad Housewife" a gift shop in Lake City. We will miss her sense of humor, kindness and her smile. Julie is survived by her husband of 58 years, Richard Lawson and their two...

RUSSELL (SAM) LAWSON

Russell LAWSON The painter, died on December 20th, 2007 from bladder cancer. He was born in Seattle, WA on July 6th, 1940. He graduated from Roosevelt High School, Seattle in 1958, served in the 82nd Airborne and studied at the Burnley School of Art in Seattle and the School of Visual Arts in New York City. He lived in Manhattan for five years and 20 years in Southampton, New York, He was represented by the JHS Gallery in Taos, New Mexico and was one of the founders of the Index Arts Festival in Index, WA. A member of the spiritual path Eckankar, Russell is survived by his wife, Yvonne and four children - Gary and Judy Lawson and their daughters, Melissa and Natalie of Coral Springs, FL;...

GENE LEONARD

NANCY LONEY (HOYNES)

NANCY LONEY (HOYNES)

Nancy Irene Loney passed away peacefully at Highline Medical Center on Saturday, June 11, 2011 surrounded by her loving family after a sudden illness. Nancy Hoynes was born on September 5, 1940 to parents Gunnar and Mary Virginia and big brother Gerald, who have preceded her in death. Nancy started working for Northwest Airlines in 1960 and retired a reservation 'supervisor' after 40 years in 2000. She is survived by Richard Loney, her loving husband of 43 years; children Kari and Erik; daughter-in-law Amanda Coulter; and grandsons Cooper and Lukas. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, quilting, spoiling her grandsons, rooting...

GARY MADSON

WALT MARTINSEN

Walter P. MARTINSEN, age 68, of Shoreline, passed away on August 21, 2008. He was born in Seattle on March 17, 1940. Mr. Martinsen worked as a real estate investor and property manager for many years. He is survived by his sons, Steven Martinsen, of California, Scot Martinsen, Bruce Martinsen, both of Seattle, J. David Martinsen, of New York; daughter, Kelly Martinsen – Young, of Seattle; 7 grandchildren and one brother. Mr. Martinsen is also survived by other relatives and a host of friends.

www.dignitymemorial.com/waltermartinsen

GAIL MATHESON

GAIL LYNN MATHESON

Gail was born in Seattle, WA to Roy and Letha Matheson on December 20, 1939. She has been a long-time resident in the Seattle area, graduating from Roosevelt High School and then attending the University of Washington for a couple years. During her college years she was a member of the Kappa Delta Sorority. She worked as an administrative assistant for various companies in the Seattle area including King Broadcasting in the mid 1960's, Alcoa for about 20 years and for about 10 years in King County HUD. Gail loved photography, her poodles, outdoor activities such as sailing, and she especially looked forward to watching the Highland Games which reminded her of he...

RICK MAY

Richard (Rick) May

Rick was born in Bassano, Alberta to Beryl and James May. They moved to Laurelhurst before Rick started high school. He played trumpet and acted at Roosevelt High School where he was a proud Rough Rider and had his own dance band. He was an official Seafair trumpeter and entertained and worked at Mount Rainier for two summers. Rick attended St. Olaf College where he had leading theatre roles and continued trumpet. After college Rick joined the U.S Army. He became part of the...

JOE MCCLELLAN