Memorial service will be held on March 12th at 3 pm at Fauntleroy Church, 9140 California Ave. SW. Family and friends are remembering Daniel C. Wiseman, and sharing this remembrance with his community: Daniel Calvin Wiseman Clara married Robert (Bob) Dempsey on June 6, 1953, in Seattle, raising their three children in West Seattle. Dan grew up working in the family business, learning the trade from his parents. However, Center School students will be given a special barcode sticker to use as a free pass on the Monorail. All contents copyright 2022, A Drink of Water and a Story Interactive. googletag.slots["highline_news_region_1_slot_1"] = googletag.defineSlot("/1025762/5D/M-Understory_ad", [320, 78], "js-dfp-tag-highline_news_region_1_slot_1") For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Family and friends will gather March 4th to remember Maarten Verburg, and are sharing this remembrance with his community: Martinus Maarten Verburg, 56 years old, of Seattle, passed away on February 13, 2023 following a nearly year-long battle with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. googletag.slots["2d_big_box_ad"] = googletag.defineSlot("/1025762/2D-Big_box_ad", [300, 250], "js-dfp-tag-2d_big_box_ad") He will be dearly missed by his family, friends, and loved ones. He received the Mayors Small Business Award in 1994. The family is grateful for the outpouring of love and support during this most difficult time. Harold had a nomadic childhood due to poverty since his father Ralph Foster was always looking for work. She was a school-bus driver for 18 years and shared many great memories of the kids she had on her bus runs over the years. While in assisted living the past year or so (on her terms of minimal assistance, of course), the staff joined her family, making her chicken adobo, keeping her apprised of their childrens goings-on, and just enjoying the fact that she genuinely cared about them and their families. .setTargeting('category', ['35']) She spotted him on stage playing with his band at the Townhouse Restaurant one night. Clara was a fan of the Seattle Seahawks and Mariners and enjoyed reading and crossword puzzles. We were looking forward to Kalilah coming back when we reopened. .setTargeting('Paper', ['/robinson-papers']) She was a yearly participant in the Polar Plunge and raised a lot of funds for the Special Olympics over the years, and she was a huge supporter of ASL (American Sign Language). Nichole, her mother, who is experiencing incredible loss and sadness that most of us could never imagine has to have a funeral for her baby girl, so I kindly ask for donations to help make this time just a little less difficult.. .setTargeting('Paper', ['/robinson-papers']) I hope that wherever she is, she knows how incredibly loved she is. Seattle Public Schools canceled classes at the school Wednesday. He was surrounded by his loving family in his final days of life here on earth. Sending love and healing from our West Seattle family to you. From the nuns she concluded that communing with the Divine is best done in the presence of dirt, plants, wild places, and children, all of which she nurtured and cherished throughout her life. In 1993, Terri, Jack, and their business partner, Declan Fury, became proprietors of the Owl N Thistle Irish Pub located in downtown Seattle. She was 37 years old. Lenora is preceded in death by her husband . Danny has five grandchildren Anthony (Kate) and Brittany Modica, Hannah Nitkey, Ryan Keller, and Charlie Stensel, and three great-grandchildren Laila Flores, Nicole Nitkey, and Isaiah Feil, and many nieces and nephews. West Seattle High School School-based clinic located at West Seattle High School, in the West Seattle neighborhood, offering medical and mental health services to students. This impulsivity is in all young folks and it should not have led to this accident. One wounded, suspect in custody after Seattle school shooting. The 23-year-old victim has been identified as University of Washington student Jared West. After his time in the service, earning his MBA from the University of Washington in 1972, and playing semi-pro football as tight end for the Seattle Titans, Ron elected to work at Boeing, where he quickly rose through the ranks in defense (Seattle), electronics (Dallas) and operations (Everett and Renton). (function(i,s,o,g,r,a,m){i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"]=r;i[r]=i[r]||function(){(i[r].q=i[r].q||[]).push(arguments)},i[r].l=1*new Date();a=s.createElement(o),m=s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];a.async=1;a.src=g;m.parentNode.insertBefore(a,m)})(window,document,"script","https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js","ga");ga("create", "UA-118365842-1", {"cookieDomain":"auto"});ga("send", "pageview"); Submitted by Gee D (not verified) on Thu, 04/01/2021 - 12:03pm. Over the years that we worked together and in the last few years specifically, she became my close friend and one of my favorite people in the world. OLATHE, Kan. . From backpacking, hiking, skiing, biking, kayaking, running, ice skating, swimming, Maarten loved anything active outdoors. As it happens, most of the yearbooks from West Seattle High School have been digitized and are available online. There for others to lend an ear, offer help, share a laugh and a joke, or give you a great big hug. History and facilities edit] Historic Entry Door New Courtyard Entry For over the past two years her family fought to help her and give her the tools needed to move forward into a healthy life, to which she had so amazingly lived before. When she first arrived in the Seattle area, she was very active in the punk scene. As a parent of one of Leahs schoolmates, I can tell you that I feel you right now. .setTargeting('category', ['35']) In 1976 they expanded by purchasing a building on California Avenue in West Seattle where the 105-year-old family-owned business still operates from today. .addService(googletag.pubads()) A celebration of life is scheduled for Saturday, January 28, 1 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church, 3050 California Ave. SW in West Seattle. Hed be the first to admit that he was imperfect and didnt have all the answers, and he did not suffer fools gladly. To give just one snapshot of the program's breadth: In 1980, mandatory. A celebration of life is planned for March 2023. the mission of Seattle Public School and West Seattle High School. In 1950 Anna and Nicolaas Missler were married in Utrecht, The Netherlands. googletag.slots["5d_big_box_ad"] = googletag.defineSlot("/1025762/2D-Big_box_ad", [300, 250], "js-dfp-tag-5d_big_box_ad") Shmeow was an incredible artist and produced hundreds of drawings and paintings during her art career. Her friends, acquaintances, and the few not unhappy to read this missive described Kay as fiercely independent, strong, supremely competent, self-sufficient, curious, steadfast, loyal, always genuinely interested in everyone, and a friends friend. Marilyn is survived by her 3 stepdaughters; Shari, Sandi, and Marjanne Masterman, her son-in-law Gary Lauritsen, 4 grandchildren; Catherine, Dominique, Lauren, and Etienne, and 3 great-grandchildren: Theo, Cami, and Zach. Donna was born and raised in West Seattle, eldest of the two children of Irene and Howard Whittlesey. The university is a member school of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund and it is accredited by the . Harold was preceded in death by his wife of 66 1/2 years, Lorraine C. (Garceau) Foster, his son Michael Dale Foster, his parents Ralph and Gertrude Foster, and all of his siblings, including his brothers Ray Foster, Everett Foster, and Wesley Foster, and his sisters Fae E. Rainey and Lola Mae Foster, as well as many extended family relatives and very dear friends. My prayers are with you and family. Family and friends are remembering Patricia Way and sharing this remembrance with the community: Born Halloween 1951 in Washington, D.C., to her Mom (born Christmas Day) and her Dad (born Valentines Day). .setTargeting('url', ['/girl-who-died-safeway-identified-leah-bigwood']) Submitted by LDH (not verified) on Sat, 03/27/2021 - 6:22pm. He attended Whitman College for one year and then the University of Washington night school while working full time in the family business in West Seattle, ONeill Plumbing Company, started by his grandfather James ONeill in 1917. Seattle has 60 school (s) Student Enrollment Student Enrollment in Nearby Cities 0 10,000 20,000 Seattle Bellevue Kirkland Bainbridge Island Mercer Island Clyde Hill Number of Students in Seattle Compared Statewide Seattle Seattle Seattle has 21698 students (s) Student Teacher Ratio Student Teacher Ratio in Nearby Cities School Calendar 3 Mar Music Department Big Band Dinner Dance March 3 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm 10 Apr Spring Break April 10 - April 14 26 Apr End of 3rd Quarter April 26 29 May She was endlessly patient with me at this time, and despite my incredible awkward-teenagerness when we began working together, she always treated me like her peer. Sophomore at West Seattle High School was 15 years old Leah Bigwood, 15 died at the Safeway store of an apparent drug overdose on March 23. .setTargeting('url', ['/girl-who-died-safeway-identified-leah-bigwood']) Since then the program has grown to include three shows per year: a fall straight play, a winter student-directed production, and a spring musical. She joined the Boeing Company, where she met and married Charles Hoppe. They welcomed daughter Yvonne in 1950, and Elizabeth (Christa) in 1958. He was also a very accomplished snow skier. His family always felt exceedingly safe traveling on the planes built in his factories. In lieu of flowers, Pams wishes were for donations to be made to: Whitman College, Hamlin Robinson School, or Marys Place Seattle. .setTargeting('category', ['35']) She was born May 20, 1929 in Utrecht, The Netherlands, to parents Anna Christina Wilhelmina Albertha Bedina Huisen and Jan Willem Van Voorthuisen. Soon after, joining the Western Army Antiaircraft Command at Hamilton Air Force Base in California, where he trained and worked as a draftsman preparing maps and charts. Micheala was born in Seattle on February 21, 1935 to Nann and Joseph Tierney. Marilyn was extremely interested in civil-rights issues and stayed informed about politics and life. She will be sorely missed forever. Please share condolences, photos and memories with the Terjung Family at emmickfunerals.com/obituary/Gregor-Terjung. He trained in Yorktown, Virginia and competed on the rifle team in Miramar, CA, placing fourth among rifle teams from all branches of service before deploying to Honolulu, Hawaii. In lieu of flowers, donations to West Seattle Food Bank in Donnas honor are encouraged. Harold and Lorraine had a double wedding with Lorraines sister Muriel and Keith (Bud) Pearson on September 15, 1950, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in West Seattle. She became a much-loved coach and foster mom to young people throughout the WS community. After graduation, Danny worked for Nitkey Construction, his fathers company, before joining the U.S. Army, serving from 1963 to 1965 during the Vietnam War. It is so sad but the day cannot be undone. Always making friends wherever hed go. Leah was such a bright soul, she had so much life left to live. He is survived by his children Cheryl, Roy, and Michelle Nitkey; his siblings Joan Kocharhook (Steve), Susan Griffin, Frances Kahler (Rick), Kathy Hostenske, and Lawrence (Eliza). They enjoyed their home with family and friends for many years. Total Students: 993 Paul did the tech work and kept his computers up and running. Kalilah had so many friends in so many different circles and was so very loved by all who got to know her. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in St. Maries, Idaho, near his grandfather Andrew Nitkey. Her family circle was far and wide and included all different types of individuals, never with judgement, only with love. He was a wonderful father to Tomi Jean ONeill, Todd & Lizzie ONeill, and Tim & Stephanie ONeill. We're an independent nonprofit that provides parents with in-depth school quality information. .addService(googletag.pubads()) Terry will be deeply missed by his wife, his family, and so many friends and colleagues. She is survived by sons Brian and Alan, sister-in-law Linda, daughter-in-law Carolyn, grandsons Joseph and Daniel, and great-granddaughter Evastyn. .setTargeting('url', ['/girl-who-died-safeway-identified-leah-bigwood']) Remain calm and reassuring. The shooting happened at Ingraham High School just before 10 a.m., Seattle police said. He learned to paint from his pastors wife and created several beautiful acrylic pieces that are still hanging in the Terjung home today. .setTargeting('url', ['/girl-who-died-safeway-identified-leah-bigwood']) Finally, in 1969 Greg found an occupation that would serve him well for 50 years proprietor of a West Seattle gift store. Terry loved to laugh and keep things on the lighter side. Contact the admissions team. Eventually, Harold bought a house with his mother near South Seattle Community College. The suspect was taken into custody by 11:10 a.m on a King County Metro bus, authorities said. A GoFundMe page has been set up by Leahs aunt Ashten Coons, of Port Orchard to raise money for funeral services. If or when additional information is made available for us to share, we will do so. I did not know her but I will never forget her name and story and will wait for inspiration from it. Child-labor laws apparently do not apply to your own children and childhood was not to be wasted for her five kids Paul Frankenstein (Linda Frankenstein) of Carmichael, CA, Anneliese Frankenstein (Sallie Neillie) of Bend, OR, Gretchen Frankenstein (Leo Shaw) of Seattle, Fritz Frankenstein (deceased), and Helga Frankenstein of Boise, ID. He was born on February 26, 1926 in Spearfish, South Dakota to Ralph Bay Foster and Gertrude G. (Willsie) Foster. Lola was lively and outgoing, blunt and sometimes cranky, but always true to herself. In this way it feels like Ive known her my entire life, and I guess I have. .setTargeting('url', ['/girl-who-died-safeway-identified-leah-bigwood']) .setTargeting('url', ['/girl-who-died-safeway-identified-leah-bigwood']) For years she was a valued integral part of The Morgue underground punk venue. 10203 47th Ave SW. On a whim in college, Terri went to an interview with Eastern Airlines with a friend and was hired on the spot as a flight attendant. This is a loss of epic proportions for many and our lives will never be the same without her. Family and friends will gather Tuesday to remember Daniel L. Nitkey, and are sharing this remembrance with the community: Daniel Leroy Nitkey was born August 29, 1944, in The Dalles, Oregon; the first child of John W. Nitkey and Frances L. Fagan Nitkey. She is survived by her sister Judy Wade and nephews Sean and Gavin Cassidy. He loved being on the water with the wind in his face and the waves at his feet. .setTargeting('url', ['/girl-who-died-safeway-identified-leah-bigwood']) ; Fares are not free for youth on the Seattle Center Monorail at this time. Terry was a special Papa to all of his grandchildren (6) and great-grandchildren (almost 8). .setTargeting('category', ['35']) Our thoughts and sympathies are with Leah's family and friends. 206-658-8048 Get Directions More Info Neighborcare Health Youth Clinic at 45th Street Homeless Serves patients 12-26 years old experiencing homelessness or unstable housing. Kay outlived her husband, Paul, and siblings Darrell Rutledge, Persis DeLaMare, and Patricia Rutledge, but they left behind numerous nieces and nephews who kept in touch with Kay to the end. .addService(googletag.pubads()) They went camping throughout Washington, Idaho, Montana, and British Columbia; they sailed through the San Juan Islands; went skiing on winter weekends to all the mountains in WA; they spent spring breaks in Palm Desert and Maui, and summers of course on the shores of Hood Canal. I have enough stupid anecdotes of the shenanigans we got into to fill a whole book, but Ill spare you that right now. A funeral service will be held in his honor at 10:00 am PST on March 4 at West Seattle Church of the Nazarene. Family and friends are remembering Anna W. Missler, and planning a celebration of her life this spring. Be a good listener and observer. Ron was preceded in passing by his father, sister, and stepson (Jon). Clara spent her entire life in Seattle, growing up in Madison Park and West Seattle, graduating from West Seattle High School in 1949. Instead she became a role model to her daughters showing them what women can do. Buddy Smith,. Though Ive spent the last 5 years working with Kalilah at Luna Park, our relationship began with me as a wide-eyed kid in her section every week, in awe of her older, quirky, punk coolness. Jim graduated from West Seattle high school in 1951. His parents predeceased him. ; Find yearbooks from West Seattle High School in Seattle, Washington for the class of 1997 and older. Should you need contact information for community agencies that provide mental health and substance use services, theWest SeattleNeighborCareSchool-Based Health Center, or crisis support, you can find that information on the Seattle Public Schools website, Members of our counseling team will be available to meet with students individually and in groups. ; Terry loved a good conversation. April 2, 1953 February 17, 2023. 1 SchoolDigger Rank: 40th of 434 Washington High Schools Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,955 Feeder schools for West Seattle High School: Student/teacher ratio: 21.0 Number of students: 1,226