Barbara Austin Sheldon Greenstreet died Feb. 22 at home, surrounded in her last few days by all of her family with love, laughter and music.

Barbara Austin Sheldon Greenstreet

A celebration of Barbara’s life followed by a reception was held 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. March 6 at Emily Dickinson Elementary School, 7040 208th Ave. N.E., Redmond.

Barbara was born Nov. 27, 1958, to the late Austin and Sylvia Sheldon.

Barbara met the love of her life, Peter Greenstreet, when she was 14, and married him Sept. 20, 1980. They went on to raise three wonderful children.

In addition to her devoted husband, she is survived and deeply missed by her children, Matthew Greenstreet (Sarah), of Bellingham, Adam, and Caroline Greenstreet, of Carnation; a brother, Brian Sheldon (Loretta) of Ferndale; three sisters, Kathleen Sheldon (Stephen Tarzynski), of Santa Monica, Calif., Jeannie Grippin, (Jim), of Everett, and Carol Schaffer (Eric), of Tucson, Ariz.; and many cherished nieces, nephews and friends.

Barbara graduated from Glastonbury High School, Glastonbury, CT in 1975, and received her Bachelor of Science in early childhood education from Wheelock College in Boston in 1979. She received her Master of Arts in counseling and special education from St. Joseph College in West Hartford, Conn., in 1989. She was in the process of obtaining her administrative credential at Seattle Pacific University, when her plans were waylaid by glioblastoma multiforme in October 2008.

She held positions at Children’s Services, of Sno-Valley (now Encompass), Riverview School District and, most recently, as a special educator at Emily Dickinson Elementary School in Redmond.

She was a longtime active member of Tolt Congregational Church, serving as Sunday school teacher, superintendent of the Sunday school, newsletter editor and moderator. Spiritual life was important to her and sustained her in day-to-day life.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Barbara’s Brain Trust, a team of family and friends participating in the Seattle Brain Cancer Walk on June 26. Donations may be made online at www.braincancerwalk.org. Go to the Team List and select “Barbara’s Brain Trust”, then select “Support Barbara’s Brain Trust”.

Leslie Reinig Norton

Leslie Reinig Norton died peacefully at her home in Bothell, attended to by her daughters. She was 94.

A ceremony was held Feb. 27 at Monte Ville Farmhouse in Bothell. She is buried at Seattle’s Lakeview Cemetery.

Leslie was the second of three children born to Dionis G. and Hadassah Knapp Reinig, in Snoqualmie. She was the granddaughter of Seattle pioneers Leonard and Margarethe Schafer Reinig. She treasured family history and connections.

Born in 1915, Leslie graduated from Snoqualmie High School, attended Washington State University and graduated from the University of Washington.

She worked in Maynard Hospital’s lab and later as a journalist for the Snoqualmie Valley Record.

She married John (Jack) Norton in 1949. They moved to Bothell in 1950. Leslie was a devoted mother. She later worked in Jack’s accounting practice. She and Jack were founding members of the Northlake Unitarian Church in Kirkland and she was a member of the Washington Park Arboretum Unit No. 5.

Leslie loved nature and gardening. She enjoyed reading, watercolor painting and collecting textiles.

Her interest in current events prompted many letters and lively conversations. She was close to her daughters and grandchildren.

She is survived by two daughters, Mary Norton and husband Joe McElroy, of Snoqualmie, and Leslie Norton and husband David Clodfelter, of Seattle; her brother Edward Reining and his wife Carole, of Snohomish; and many grandchildren, extended family members and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband Jack and her sister Margarethe (Peggy) Reinig Jones, of Grandview.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Washington Park Arboretum Foundation.

Ilse Sonnenschein

Ilse Sonnenschein, of Duvall, died in her home on Feb. 10. She was 79. She was born on March 17, 1930, in Leipzig, Germany. Ilse later immigrated to Canada in 1953, where she married her husband of 56 years, Werner.

Werner and Ilse moved in 1963 to Duvall, where they raised their daughters Sylvia and Iris. Ilse loved to cook, garden and can preserves.

Ilse is survived by her husband, Werner; her daughters, Sylvia Sonnenschein of Kohala, Hawaii, Iris Fink of San Diego, Calif.; her sister Ida Krause; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Elsa Eberele and Gerda Butler.

Private family services will be held. Arrangements are by Flintoft’s Funeral Home and Crematory.

Friends are invited to view a photo gallery, share memories and sign the family’s on-line guest book at www.flintofts.com.

There will be a memorial service at 1 p.m. on Feb. 21 at Shannon’s house, 17018 N.E. 100th St., Redmond.

Friends and family are invited to sign the family’s guestbook online at www.flintofts.com.

A private memorial will be held in the spring, per Terry’s wishes.

Terry was born Nov. 16, 1954, in San Francisco. She graduated from Mount Si High School and graduated from college in Bellevue. Terry lived most of her adult life in North Bend. Her most enjoyable work experience was managing a law office. She had many chronic health challenges in her life, but loved her garden and fishing.

She is survived by her husband Gary Sutherland; son Lee Bramlet; father and stepmother Byron and Carol Houggard; stepfather Joseph Bonino and stepmother Pamela Bonino; brother Ron L. Houggard; stepbrother Anthony Bonino; sister-in-law Sally McInnis; two nieces; two nephews; and many cousins.

The family extends their gratitude to the doctors, nurses and staff of Overlake Hospital’s critical care unit.

Mr. Strovas was raised in Borger, Tex., where he graduated from Borger High School. He attended Colorado University and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from California State University—Fullerton. He also lived in Beaverton, Ore.; Boise, Idaho; and Redmond. Mr. Strovas served in the United States Marine Corps.

He and his wife, Jacqueline, were married June 4, 1959, in Borger, Tex.

He enjoyed hunting and fishing in his free time.

His family remembers that he had a smile and a laugh for everyone that he met.

Mr. Strovas is survived by his wife; his daughter Carissa and her husband Deke Crews of Birmingham, Ala.; his son Christopher and his wife Karissa Strovas of Bothell; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by Jerry Lynn Strovas, his infant son.

A celebration of Mr. Strovas’ life was held Jan. 27, at Calvary Chapel in North Bend.

The family asks that any memorial donations be made to the American Heart Association.

The lifelong Carnation resident was 49. Margo was born July 1, 1960, in Snoqualmie at Nelms Hospital to John and Nancy Edmunds. She was raised in Carnation, where she graduated from Tolt High School in 1979.

On Nov. 24, 1979, she married Michael E. Bauman at the Stillwater Church in Carnation. They settled in Carnation where she owned and operated Margo’s Day Care.

In her leisure time, Margo enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, gardening, canning and spending time with her family. Margo especially loved all the children she taught in day care.

Her family and friends remember her as a beautiful and loving wife and friend who possessed a warm heart and a wonderful sense of humor.

Survivors include her husband, Michael of Carnation; siblings, James Edmunds of Carnation, Jody Larson of North Bend and Sammy Gallert of Snoqualmie; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.

A celebration of Margo’s life with a potluck reception will be held at 1 p.m. Jan. 30, at the Carnation Senior Center, 4610 Stephens Ave., Carnation.

Friends are invited to get directions, view photos and share memories in the family’s online guest book at www.flintofts.com

Arrangements were entrusted to Flintoft’s Funeral Home and Crematory, 425-392-6444.

She raised her family in Snoqualmie and resided there for forty years. She was a longtime pianist at her church, loved spending time with her family and grandchildren, enjoyed her cats, QVC shopping and vacationing at Ocean Shores.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Eugene Tietz.

She is survived by her husband of 19 years, Harold Moser; her brothers, John Tietz of Vancouver, B.C., and Jerome Tietz of Santa Barbara, Calif.; her children, Donald Bryd and Christine Butrick of Snoqualmie; and five grandchildren. We will miss her dearly but are comforted to know that she has a new body in Christ and is rejoicing again.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Jan. 16, at Snoqualmie Family Worship Center, 8488 Falls Ave.

Julie was raised in Wyoming, before moving to Preston in 1942. After World War II, her family briefly moved to California. They returned to Washington and built a small home near Issaquah. Julie graduated from Issaquah High School in 1951.

She married Richard Glein in 1950 in Seattle. They had two daughters, Val and Kim. In 1960, they divorced. In 1962, Julie married Gordon Johnson of North Bend and moved to his home in Snoqualmie Valley.

For most of her adult life, Julie worked as a secretary. Most of her working years were spent with Puget Sound Energy, first in Snoqualmie and later in Thorp. She retired at the Cle Elum office in 1994.

Julie loved spending time at her daughter’s house, Rickey Creek Orchard, in Kettle Falls. She also enjoyed word and jigsaw puzzles, and spending time with friends and family. She was always willing to lend someone a helping hand.

Julie wanted to be remembered as someone who loved a good laugh. Her family and friends will remember her as a very kind, thoughtful, fair and good-natured woman who was accepting of everyone she met.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her stepson, Dennis Johnson.

She is survived by her husband, Gordon Johnson of South Cle Elum; her sisters, Louise Turk of Kaycee, Wyo., Ruth Lane of Selma, Calif.; her daughters, Valerie Corvino of Kettle Falls, Kimberly Dunn of Cle Elum; her sons-in-law, Jim Corvino and Frank Shovlain; her stepchildren, Roger Johnson, Donna Med Medrano and Debby Orr; six grandchildren; her daughter-in-law, Sue Johnson; six great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

In memory of Julie please join us for a potluck celebration of life at 1 p.m. on Dec. 30 at the Cle Elum Eagles Club, 220 Pennsylvania Ave., Cle Elum.

Donations in her memory can be made to Hospice Friends of Ellensburg.

A funeral Mass will be at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 19, at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Snoqualmie. A reception will follow. A committal service will follow at Fall City Cemetery.

John was born Oct. 16, 1941, in Dallas, to Dr. John and Mary Whitaker. He was raised in Snoqualmie after his family settled there in 1948.

A graduate of Seattle Prep, he served with the 82nd Airborne Division of the United States Army from 1964-1966. After his military service, John enrolled at Seattle University, where he met and married his wife, Nancy K. Boys, on April 18, 1970.  Later that same month, he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in psychology.

John had a successful career as a nursing home administrator at Issaquah Villa and various other Villa Care facilities, until he retired to the field of real estate. Although he was an active member of his community, involved with the Kiwanis Club of Issaquah, 4-H and as a founder of the Issaquah Farmers Market, his passion for his children and family were always his focus.

John is survived by his wife Nancy; his children Elizabeth, Joseph, John and Charles; two grandchildren; his siblings Ann Doerfler, of Snoqualmie, Thomas Whitaker, of Cle Elum, William Whitaker, of Snoqualmie, Mary Labovitch, of Ellensburg, Caroline Whitaker-Woodcock, of Weiser, Idaho, Harry Whitaker, of Ellensburg, Richard Whitaker, of Odessa, Robert Whitaker, of Snoqualmie, Jane Whitaker, of Mercer Island, and Elizabeth Lind, of Ellensburg; and many extended family members.

The family suggests remembrances to Encompass at www.encompassnw.org and Life Enrichments Options at www.leoorganization.org.

Friends are invited to get directions, view photos and share memories in the family’s online guestbook at www.flintofts.com.

Arrangements are by Flintoft’s Funeral Home and Crematory.

Darden is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Jan Lewallen. Darden is survived by his wife of over 50 years; his children Tim Lewallen of Buckley, Wash., and Karen Lynne of North Bend; and grandchildren.

There will be no services. His family asks that any remembrances in his honor be donated to the donor’s favorite charity.

Donna Upton McMackin

Donna Upton McMackin of North Bend, died at her home on Nov. 28. Donna was born on Dec. 20, 1959, in Birmingham, Ala., to Billy Berry Upton and Era Opal McKnight Upton. She was raised in Pensacola, Fla., and graduated from Pensacola Christian High School and the University of West Florida. She married Clarence Bernard McMackin III in 1987 in Pensacola. In 1990, she moved to Bellevue.

Donna was the owner of “A Better Place Massage” and had previously been an accountant at various firms in the region. She was a member of MENSA and The Mountaineers. Her hobbies and interests included canyoneering, rock climbing, snow shoeing, hiking, skiing and exploring. She was also a voracious reader who loved crocheting and knitting.

Donna’s family remembers her as a strong, loving, compassionate, highly intelligent, independent woman, who loved adventure. They will miss her fantastic sense of humor and incredible enthusiasm for life!

She is survived by her partner John M. “Mike” Cutcliff of North Bend; her son Michael L. “Logan” McMackin of Denver, Colo.; her parents; and her siblings, Marla Martin, Mary Gay Lewis of Milton, Fla., and Bill Upton of Gulf Breeze, Fla.

By her request, a private ceremony will be held. Friends are invited to share memories, view photographs and sign the family’s on-line guest book at www.flintofts.com.

Arrangements were made by Flintofts Funeral Home and Crematory of Issaquah.

Lois Gloria Johnson Davidson

Lois Gloria Johnson Davidson, of Preston, died Nov. 28, at Overlake Hospital Medical Center in Bellevue. She was 82 years old.

Lois was born on July 26, 1927, in Seattle to Ronald and Mabel Johnson. She was raised in Preston and graduated from Issaquah High School. She spent most of her life in Preston. She spent some time in Chicago in the early years of her marriage. In the late 1960s, she moved into her dream home right on the Raging River in Preston, where she remained until her death. While in Chicago, she did some clerical work for a department store and also worked in a bank. Later she worked at Leonard’s Restaurant in Coalfield for many years.

Her survivors include her three sons, Steven Davidson of Sammamish, Scott Davidson of Sammamish and Paul Davidson of Preston; her daughter Christine Willson of Chewelah; her sisters, Marge Warner of Bellevue, and Edith Johnson of Trinidad and Tobago; her brother Roger Johnson of Lake Tapps; eight grandchildren; and ten great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her brother Earl Johnson and sister June Hubbard.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Dec. 12, at the Raging River Community Church in Preston. She will be buried at Preston Cemetery.

The arrangements are being made by Flintofts Funeral Home and Crematory in Issaquah.

Friends are invited to share memories and sign the family’s on-line guest book at www.flintofts.com.

Donald E. Rogers

There were two gatherings for family and friends. A committal service was at 11 a.m. Nov. 27 at Tahoma National Cemetery, 18600 S.E. 240th St., Kent. Family and friends can gathered Nov. 28 at Snoqualmie Valley Senior Center, 4610 Stephens Ave., Carnation.

He served his community well as a dedicated volunteer, most recently at the Snoqualmie Valley Senior Center.

Don was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Gwen, who died Feb. 23. He is survived by his sons Charlie (Teresa), of Wilkeson, and Glen (Bethany), of Carnation; three treasured granddaughters; and much more extended family and a host of friends whom he loved dearly.

In lieu of flowers, consider gifts to the Snoqualmie Valley Senior Center.

Arrangements are by Flintoft’s Issaquah Funeral Home and Crematory, 392-6444.

Friends are invited to share memories, view photos and sign the family’s online guest book at www.flintofts.com.

Candice Lynn McKnight of North Bend was born Jan. 26, 1955, in Sedro Wooley, to Jack Cuthbert and Jackie Orr. She died Nov. 4, 2009 at Mount Si Health Care in North Bend.

Candice L. McKnight

Candice attended Mount Si High School and Renton Technical College. She worked in medical billing in the health care industry and enjoyed the many friends she made while working for the Snoqualmie Tribe.

Her family remembers her heartwarming smile, her caring nature and love for her family and friends.

She is survived by her daughter Erica Lynn Ingrum of Monroe; granddaughter Emma Ingrum of Monroe; her father Jack Cuthbert of Rockport; and two brothers, Steven Cuthbert of Snoqualmie and Michael Orr of Port Townsend.

A memorial service and celebration of her life will be held at 1 p.m. Nov. 28, at the Cedar River Watershed Educational Center, 19901 Cedar Falls Rd. S.E., North Bend. All those who wish to celebrate her life of are welcome to attend. Arrangements by Flintoft’s Issaquah Funeral Home 425-392-6444.

Friends are invited to share memories, view photos and sign the family’s on-line guestbook at www.flintofts.com.

John T. Fullerton

John Thomas Fullerton of North Bend died Oct. 30, 2009. He was 67 years old.

John T. Fullerton

John was born on Oct. 16, 1942, in Seattle, Wash., to Tom and Mabel Fullerton. He was raised in Shoreline, where he attended high school. He earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Western Washington University and a master’s degree in mathematics from Central Washington University. In 1965, John became a math teacher at Newport High School, a profession he followed for 28 years.

John played varsity football in high school and for four years at WWU. Shortly after joining the faculty at Newport, he began a career as a coach of varsity football, wrestling, and track and field. It was a career marked by numerous state championships and conduct that earned him the respect of his players, peers and the athletics community across the state.

Many friends also remember John as an accomplished fisherman, outdoorsman, photographer and volunteer. He climbed mountains, fished the rivers of Washington, Canada and Alaska, photographed the landscapes and people in his life, and devoted time to the Boy Scouts of America. His family will remember him as a caring husband, father and grandfather.

John is survived by his wife Sharon; his sister Carol; his extended children, including Bryce, Connor, Stacy, Shelia, Wesley, Matthew, and Michael; and five grandchildren.

A memorial and celebration of his life was held at 1 p.m. Nov. 11, at Newport High School, Bellevue.

Friends are invited to share memories, view photos and sign the family’s on-line guest book at www.flintofts.com. Arrangements by Flintoft’s Issaquah Funeral Home 425-392-6444.

Mona Lucile Terhune Crowe

Crowe had two daughters in Spokane with Royal Ray, whom she married in 1949. After they divorced in 1964, Crowe married Marty Crowe in 1967, and was widowed in 1988. The couple built a house on Bottle Bay in Idaho, living there from 1982-86 before moving back to Snoqualmie.

She was a a charter member of the Spokane Archery Club, the Scenic Bay Yacht Club and the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 81.

Her family will forever miss their beloved friend and mother who instilled her daughters and grandchildren with a sense of values, teaching them about the importance of family, education, history and perseverance.

Crowe is survived by her brother, Charles Terhune of Renton; daughters Donna Boyd of East Wenatchee and Linda (Russ) McCorkle of Spokane; step-daughters Peggy Renz of Idaho and Linda Crowe Barnes (Kent) of South Carolina; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives. She is preceded in death by her oldest brother, Wayne; parents Mittie and Elsie, and husband, Marty Crowe.

Crowe donated her body to the University of Washington Medical. The Snoqualmie United Methodist Church is handling Service arrangements. Memorial donations can be made to Snoqualmie United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 458, Snoqualmie, WA 98065, to Mt Si Helping Hand Food Bank, P.O. Box 2464, North Bend, WA 98045 or to the American Cancer Society.

Steve Mitchell

Steve was born Dec. 21, 1972, in Seattle to Rick and Cheryl Mitchell. He was raised in North Bend where he graduated from Mount Si High School in 1992. Steve furthered his education at Eastern Washington University.

After college Steve first went to work as a retail clerk at the North Bend Thriftway and later at Houghton Market in Kirkland. In 2004, he joined Wallace Masonry where he worked as a hodge carrier and trained to be a mason. Steve was well respected by his peers and the Wallace family.

On Nov. 2, 2002, Steve married Erin Rae Gotts in Redmond. They settled in Wilderness Rim where they started a family. One year later they became the proud parents of Madelyn.

In his leisure time, Steve enjoyed hunting, fishing, wood working, collecting anything John Deere and spending time with his family, especially his wife and daughter. He was a loving and outstanding husband, father, son, brother and friend who loved life with his whole being.

Survivors include his wife Erin; daughter Madelyn; parents Rick and Cheryl; brothers Scott and Rob; and a host of extended family members and friends.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests remembrances to the Madelyn Mitchell College Fund. Donations may be made at any Chase Bank.

A celebration of his life was held Sept. 12 at Snoqualmie Valley Alliance Church.

Friends are invited to view photos and share memories in the family’s online guest book at www.flintofts.com.

In 1955, Fred moved the family to St. Petersburg, Fla. After volunteering at St. Jude’s Elementary School for a couple of years, Marie worked for 25 years with a friend at the K and K Style Shoppe doing one of the things she dearly loved – fashion styling and alterations.

Throughout the years, Fred and Marie traveled the United States and visited family. They especially loved Colorado. In 1985, they moved to Rentonto be closer to daughter Diane and son-in-law Lee. Over the next 15 years they traveled a bit less, focusing the sights in Washington and playing cards with friends.  Fred and Marie moved to North Bend in late 2003.

Marie was preceded in death by Fred in April 2007. Survivors include Diane and Lee Dodd, of North Bend, and sister Elizabeth Wargo, of New Jersey.

A memorial service will be held at the nursing home. Marie will be buried beside Fred at Tahoma National Cemetery.

Friends are invited to share memories and sign the family’s on-line guest book at www.flintofts.com. Arrangements are by Flintofts Funeral Home and Crematory.

Ava Mueller

Although her parents Angie and Matt had to say goodbye without ever saying hello, and she never got the chance to meet them, they love her deeply.

Her parents thanks all their family and friends for their continued support. Ava would have been blessed to be a part of such a strong community.

Bertha Isackson, of Redmond, died Aug. 2, 2009 at Overlake Hospital in Bellevue. She was 85.Isackson was born Jan. 1, 1923 in Fall City on the family dairy farm. She was raised in Fall City and graduated from Fall City High School in 1941 as valedictorian. After high school she moved to Seattle and attended business college. She worked for 20 years for Seattle City Light and was active in the Swedish Ladies Chorus.

Survivors include stepson Clark Isackson of Arizona, sister Edith Sillery (Jim) of Seattle, nephew James K. Sillery of Seattle and numerous relatives in Sweden. She was preceded in death by her husband Claude Isackson.

For more information, call Flintoft’s Issaquah Funeral Home.

Todd Webb, 43, of North Bend, died Aug. 30, 2009 in North Bend.

Todd Webb

Todd was born Dec. 30, 1965 in Norman, Okla. to Thomas and JoAnn Webb. He was an employee at Microsoft, and is survived by his wife Maureen, their three children and numerous loving family and friends.

A funeral service was held at Calvary Chapel Sept. 3. Friends are invited to share memories, view service information and photographs, read the obituary, and sign the online guest book at www.flintofts.com.

Judy Nadine Brazington, of Carnation, died at the family residence on Sept. 2, 2009.Brazington was born June 11, 1941 to Donald and Mary Evelyn Davis at Snoqualmie Falls Hospital and raised in Carnation, graduating from Tolt High School in 1959. She lived part of her life in Montana where she raised her own family and loved the outdoors.

Brazington was a member of the Washington State Grange since 1956 and the Lone Star Rebekah Lodge. Her family remembers her compassion for people and her love of cooking.

She worked as a cook most of her life and especially enjoyed working at the Seattle Seahawks training camp. Her last employment, prior to medical retirement, was at Echo Glen Children’s Center in Snoqualmie. She also managed her own catering business and found time for college studies at Bellevue Community College.

Survivors include her father, Donald Davis of Carnation; sons Walter Brazington, Jr. of Broken Arrow, Okla. and Clayton Brazington of Valley, Wash.; daughters Mitzie Brazington of Colville, Rita Brazington of Medical Lake, and Annette Hacker of Wenatchee; brothers, Paul Davis and wife Judy, Roger Davis and wife Dorothy; sister Connie Smith and husband Randy; 16 grandchildren; 1 great-granddaughter; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Mary Evelyn Davis; son, Ira Brazington; granddaughter, Rachel Bowser and grandson Charles Scheese.

Her family is respecting her wishes for no services.

Friends are invited to share memories and sign the family’s online guest book at www.flintofts.com. Arrangements are by Flintoft’s Issaquah Funeral Home.

Wayne M. Thompson

Wayne M. Thompson, age 85 of North Bend, died in Zillah, Wash., Aug. 12, 2009.

Wayne was born on a farm near Fairview, South Dakota on May 10, 1924, where he grew up, attended school and was confirmed at Bethany Lutheran Church. He served in the United States Marine Corps in World War II in Okinawa and later served in the Korean War, both times being honorably discharged. He lived in North Bend, from 1960 until 2007.  He retired from Weyerhauser Company in Snoqualmie in 1986. 

Survivors include two sisters Eunice (Ted) Aanenson, of Sioux Falls, SD, Clarine Gaffin, of Harrisburg, SD; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents Rendel and Mary Thompson; a sister Jeanette Roberts; an infant brother Raymond and two other brothers Roland and Kenneth Thompson.

Burial will be at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent.

Arrangements are by Flintofts Issaquah Funeral Home.

Jori Rieke

Jori Marie Rieke, of North Bend, died at Children’s Hospital in Seattle on July 22, 2009 in the company of family and friends. She was 17 years old.

Jori was born Dec. 20, 1991 in Snoqualmie, the daughter of Tammy Rieke and granddaughter of Marvin and Gloria Rieke. She was raised in North Bend and was a junior at Mount Si High School in Snoqualmie. Jori had a love for animals and people, particularly her dog Maggie and her cat Sam. She enjoyed being active in her church, the North Bend Community Church, and spending time with family and friends. 

In December of 2006, Jori was diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma and has courageously battled this disease with the love and support of her faith, family, friends and the wonderful doctors and nurses at Children’s Hospital in Seattle. It was during this time that Jori discovered her passion for the medical field and set her sights on the goal of becoming an oncology nurse. Jori was preceded in death by her mother, Tammy, in 1999.

Survivors include grandparents Marvin and Gloria Rieke and brothers Jesse and Jarad Rieke, uncle and aunt Thomas and Terri Channita, and cousins Kasey, Alison and Anthony Channita, all of North Bend.

A graveside service was held July 25 at Mt. Si Memorial Cemetery in North Bend. A memorial service was to be held  at North Bend Community Church, 126 E. Third Street, North Bend.

The family suggests remembrances to Children’s Hospital Foundation P.O. Box 50020 / S-200, Seattle, WA 98145-5020.

Friends are invited to share memories and sign the family’s online guest book at www.flintofts.com.

Kirk Douglas Copeland

Kirk Douglas Copeland, of North Bend, died Evergreen Hospice Hospital in Kirkland, July 22, 2009. He was 73 years old.

Doug was born Sept. 3, 1935 at Providence in Seattle, the son of James Fredrick and Mildred Copeland. He was raised in the Snoqualmie Valley. Doug Spent his working career as a heavy equipment operator. Kate and Doug have been together for 19 years. They were married on July 25th, 2000 and are soul mates for life Doug loved the outdoors, working around their home, and giving advice to others.

Surviors include: wife Kathleen Copeland, of North Bend; brother Gary Barter, of North Bend; son Kirk James Copeland, of North Bend; daughter Lori Read, of Woodinville; step children, Ronnie Lane, of North Bend; Daniel Lane of Spokane; eight grandchildren.

Special thanks to neighbors; Marlene Connelly of North Bend and Jennifer and husband Mark, also of North Bend.

Friends are invited to share memories and sign the family’s online Guest Book @ www.flintofts.com

Please send any flowers or cards to their home at 13212 423rd Ave SE, North Bend, Wash. 98045.

William Edward Shearer

William Edward Shearer, 63, a resident of Snoqualmie, died July 22, 2009 in Bellevue. William was born July 19, 1946 in Lawrence, Mass., to William Douglas and Martha Margaret (Hourigan) Shearer.  He worked as a draftsman most of his life and also for Job Corp. William went back to draftsman as his career choice. He was retired at the time of his death. He had also worked at the Snoqualmie Valley Record. William’s hobbies included stamp and coin collecting.  

William is survived by his two sisters, Betty Spear, and Norma Leone, and also by numerous nieces and nephews.  The family will hold a private family gathering. Memorial contributions may be made to your local homeless shelter.

Ina Marie Richards

Ina Marie Richards, was born February 11, 1910 in Monticello, Iowa to Albert and Louise Gruenig.  She was raised in Chamberlain, South Dakota.

Ina moved to Fall City in 1936.  She married her first husband George Blomquist in 1939 in Fall City. She married her second husband George Richards in 1961 and they continued to make their home in Fall City. Ina moved to Issaquah in 1976, where she remained a resident until her death on June 24, 2009.

Ina worked for the Colonial Inn in Fall City, then at the Coba Farms and retired after working with her friends at Fall City Foods.  

Ina was a member of the Order of Eastern Star – Rebecca’s. Her hobbies and interests included flower gardening, baby sitting for family and friends and travel. Her most memorable trip was to New Zealand, Australia and Bora Bora.

She is remembered as always being a happy person, who never complained. She was good to everybody, and always worried about others, instead of herself. She was very easy going.

Ina is survived by her son John A. (and his wife Edna) Blomquist of Troy, Montana, her daughter Marie L. (and husband Dwayne) Raefield of North Bend, five grandchildren: Jimmy, Donna, Randy, Vicki and Kim; five great grandchildren: Bridget, Travis, Ryan, Kace and Larry – all of whom she was very proud.  She was preceded in death by three brothers, a sister and her grandson Jerry.

A graveside service was July 6, 2009 at Fall City Cemetery, 4713 Lake Alice Road SE, Fall City, WA  98024.

Family and friends are invited to share memories and sign the family’s online guest book at www.flintofts.com. Arrangements are entrusted to Flintoft’s Funeral Home and Crematory.  

Roy William Ulrich

Roy Ulrich, of Duvall, died July 27, 2009 at his home in Duvall.  He was 81 years old. 

Roy was born on Aug. 14, 1927 in Oakdale, Wash., the son of Benward and Anna Ulrich, he was the fifth of eight children. He was raised in St John, Wash., and graduated from St John High School in 1946. He served as an airplane mechanic in the United States Navy, during the Korean War – from 1950 to 1954.  After serving in the Navy, he moved to Burien and worked for the Boeing Co. at which time he met and married his wife Delores on November 29, 1958. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in November of 2008. They lived in Burien for several years, but moved to Duvall in August of 1965, where they raised their family and remained residents.

In 1970, he became a truck driver and worked for himself contracting to Mayflower until he retired in 1999.  Then he did volunteer work for Sno Valley Senior Center. He is preceded in death by his parents Benward and Anna Ulrich and his brothers: Wesley, Harland and Lawrence (and Lawrence’s wife Josephine).

He is survived by his wife Delores Ulrich; one son Brian Ulrich of Duvall; three daughters Leslie Day (Charles) of Burien, Karen Carlson (Jim) of Whidbey Island and Amy Padron (Fred) of Duvall, six grandchildren: Cameron Padron, Brooke Padron, Benjamin Carlson, Jonathan Carlson, Sarah Day and Joseph Day; sisters Margaret Mauer (Melvin) of Spangle, Amy Thomas of Columbus, New Mexico, Eillen Anderson of Spirit Lake, Idaho and Wanda Anderson of Kettle Falls, WA.

A memorial service will be held at be The First Baptist Church of Monroe at 2 p.m. July 31, with a reception to follow.

Graveside services will be held for immediate family only prior to memorial service at Riverton Crest Cemetery.

The family requests that instead of flowers, donations be made in his name to the First Baptist Church Building Fund at 17922 140th  St. SE, Monroe, WA 98272.

James E. Wager

James. E. “Jim” Wager, of North Bend, died June 1, 2009 in Seattle. He was 78.

Wager was born Sept. 10, 1930 in Seattle to Marjorie Masterson and James Marion Wager. He was raised in Ballard and later lived in Bellevue, San Francisco and North Bend.

After graduating from Ballard High School in 1948, Wager entered the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in King’s Point, N.Y., where he graduated in 1952. He studied at Harvard Business School, graduating from the Program for Management Development.

Jim served during the Korean War as a Lieutenant aboard the U.S.S. Walke in Destroyer Division 132. He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy in 1955.

He married Linda S. Wager in 1992. In his spare time, he and his wife took great pleasure in traveling, camping, visiting with family, gardening, panning for gold and working side-by-side with grandchildren in the vegetable garden or clearing trees from their property. For many years, Jim helped his grandchildren and their friends sell cookies at Husky home football games to support the Children’s Hospital Junior Guild. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather.

Jim is survived by his wife, Linda, of North Bend; daughter, Margit Moore, of Kirkland; son, Wayne Wager (Anne), of Seattle; and four grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. June 27 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church in Snoqualmie. Memorial donations can be made to the American Cancer Society or the Mt Si Helping Hand Food Bank in North Bend.

William “Bill” Rooney

William “Bill” Rooney, of Snoqualmie, died June 7, 2009 in Bellevue. 

Bill was born July 31, 1926, in Bellshill, Scotland. His family immigrated to New Westminster, B.C. Canada when Bill was six weeks old. He was raised and went to school in New Westminster. Bill joined the Canadian Navy in June 1943, serving until the end of World War II, Nov. 1945. After leaving the Navy, Bill moved to Seattle to reside with his mother and step-father, Maggie and William Conklin. He later moved to Snoqualmie in 1948, where he went to work for the Weyerhaeuser Company as a truck mechanic in the logging industry. He retired from Weyerhaeuser in 1986 after 37 years.

He married Vera M. Wilson on March 29, 1951 and took up residence in the Snoqualmie area. After 53 years of marriage and raising two children, his dearest loving wife preceded him in death on March 26, 2004.

Bill enjoyed fishing, golfing, gardening, helping others, puttering and making different projects to please his very precious wife. And, anything else he might do in the presence of his dear wife that they might share together.

Survivors include his son Owen W. Rooney of Snoqualmie, and his daughter Gayle C. Bernsen of Duvall; three grandchildren; sister Peggy Ortis, of Snoqualmie. He was preceded in death by his lovely wife, Vera in 2004.

A memorial mass was held 10 a.m., Thursday, June 18, 2009 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Snoqualmie. 

Friends are invited to view photos, get directions and share memories in the family’s online guest book at www.flintofts.com.  Arrangements are entrusted to Flintoft’s Funeral Home and Crematory.

Wilbert S. Boyle, Jr.

Wilbert S. (Bill) Boyle, Jr. of North Pole, Alaska died May 22, 2009, at Fairbanks Memorial Hospital. 

Bill was born on March 24, 1939 at Snoqualmie Falls to Bill and Jeanne Boyle (Price), and grew up in Riverside, attending Snoqualmie Falls Grade School, and Mount Si High School. He was in the Army from 1956 to 1960, spending time in Japan during his tour of duty. After living in the Snoqualmie Valley for many years, Bill moved to Alaska in the early 1970s. He was a lifelong mechanic, working on the trans-Alaska oil pipeline and for Usibelli Coal Mine in Healy and was affiliated with the Operating Engineers and Teamsters unions.

Bill is survived by his partner Alice Murphy and her family, a daughter Michelle Solomon of North Bend, sons Mike of North Bend, and Tony (Terry) of Fall City, brother Larry (Kay), and sister Lynne Simpson (Bud), nine grandchildren, one great-grandchild, a niece and five nephews.

A celebration of Bill’s life was held on June 7, 2009 in North Pole, Alaska.

Darrell Eugene Guse

Darrell Eugene Guse of North Bend died May 31, 2009 at the age of 79.

Darrell was born July 26, 1929 in East St. Louis, Ill. He was a Korean War veteran and served four years in the U.S. Coast Guard.

He married his wife Marilyn in 1955. 

Darrell worked for Armour Food Company for more than 30 years as a lamb buyer, salesman and head of the lamb division. He was later a salesman for Superior Farms. In his spare time, he was a dedicated congregation member and volunteer at Mt Si Lutheran Church.

Darrell is survived by his wife Marilyn, of North Bend; daughter and son-in-law Cheryl and Harold Johnston, of Canyon Lake, Tex.,; son and daughter-in-law Kevin and Denise Guse of Sacramento, Calif.; daughter and son-in-law Karen and Walter Burton of Lacey; and daughter Sheila Browne of Sacramento.

There will be a memorial service at 11 a.m. on June 13 at Mt Si Lutheran Church, 411 NE 8th St. in North Bend. Make memorial donations to Mt Si Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 487, North Bend, Wa.

Pauline Katherine “Penny” Lane

Pauline Katherine “Penny” Lane was born June 15, 1914 on the family farm near Optima to George and Lydia (Steinle) Herbel.

Her earliest memories were of being carried by her father from the dugout to the one-room building that was her family’s bedroom. Penny cherished her childhood memories of growing up in a loving extended family in the Oklahoma panhandle. She attended Buffalo School and went to Hooker High School, one year before Optima added a high school from which she graduated in 1933. Penny attended the fall, spring and summer terms at Panhandle A&M College in Goodwell, before beginning her teaching career at a little country school 12 miles from home for an eight-month year at $65 a month.

After teaching at three other rural schools and earning her degree at Panhandle A&M, she began teaching seventh grade in Hooker in 1941, until 1947 when she moved to Seattle. Penny was one of the first remedial reading teachers, creating her own classroom curriculum in Fall City. She continued her education through the University of Washington and taught reading in the Snoqualmie School District until her retirement in 1978. 

Penny was also a lifetime student, rarely passing up the opportunity to learn a new hobby, craft or skill.  She especially enjoyed writing and created hundreds of handmade ornaments. 

She married C.E. “Ed” Lane Dec. 31, 1955 in North Bend, and enjoyed being part of his large family and being a grandmother.  He preceded her in death, Nov. 1, 1988.

In 2000, she made the move back to Hooker, remaining in her own home until August 2007.  A member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Hooker, she was also a member of Ladies Aid LWML Society.  Preceding her in death were her husband, Ed; three sisters and their husbands, Viola and Alex Hofferber, Leona and Dave Dorsch and Marie and J.C. Bruton; and one brother, Albert Herbel.

Survivors include one step-daughter, Wanda Melin and her husband, Don of North Bend; four step-grandchildren, Loraine Neal of Snoqualmie, LeRoy Bergstrom and his wife, Laurie of North Bend, Wash., Cheryl Engleheart and her husband, Bob of Lemoore, Calif. and John Peterson and his wife, Janice of Lemoore, Calif.; eight step-great-grandchildren, Elizabeth Forte and her husband Brian, Michael Dollinter, Brandon Dollinter, Brett Bergstrom, Tyler Bergstrom, Allison Allen and her husband, Troy, Erin and Rico Engleheart-Castro and Alyssa Melin; five step-great-grandchildren, Olivia, Preston, Hayden, Owen and Avery; one sister-in-law, Helen Herbel of Hooker; and many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service in her honor at the Mt Si Senior Citizen Center, 411 Main Ave, North Bend, WA, Saturday June 13, 2009 at 12:30 pm.

Jean Shultz

Jean Shultz of North Bend died May 17, 2009 in Bellevue at the age of 81.

Shultz was born in Darlington, England on Aug. 19, 1927 to Sidney and Annie Hobson. She was raised in Darlington, England, but later lived in Seattle, Bellevue and North Bend. She married Donald Shultz on Aug. 22, 1948 in Snoqualmie. She was a member of the Snoqualmie Valley Alliance Church and enjoyed spending time with family, reading and traveling.

Shultz is survived by a daughter, Cathy Westerlund of Snoqualmie; a son, Niel Shultz of North Bend; a daughter, Amy Wright of Fall City; and siblings Colin Hobson, John Hobson and Kathryn Simon of England. She is preceded in death by her husband, Donald Shultz.

There will be a memorial service at 1 p.m. May 28 at the Mt. Si Lutheran Church in North Bend. Make memorial donations to the Snoqualmie Valley Relay for Life. 

Dennis M. Anderson

Dennis M. Anderson (Denny) of North Bend died May 5, 2009, after a quiet and courageous fight with pancreatic cancer.

Dennis was born Oct. 18, 1943 in Port Townsend, Wash., the son of Maurice ‘MC’ and Ruth Anderson (Kilmer). Dennis spent his early years in the logging town of National at Mount Rainier, graduated from high school in Battle Ground near Vancouver, Wash., and attended Clark College, where he earned an Applied Arts degree in Auto Body. Dennis served with the United States Marines in Vietnam from 1966-1968, before returning home to an extended career, which included work in the auto body field, owning several businesses and most recently operating a cement mixer for Cadman as a member of Teamster’s No. 174.

Throughout his life, Dennis was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hiking in the Cascades and trout fishing in local streams and rivers. He also enjoyed restoring and showing street rods at Northwest events, most recently a modified 1954 Chevrolet pickup. A favorite vacation spot was on the beach in Kona, Hawaii.

Survivors include his wife Kathleen (Boyle) of North Bend, children Sarah Jacobs (Rob) of Woodinville, and Zachary Anderson of Seattle, mother Ruth Anderson of North Bend, brothers Victor (Georgean) of North Bend and Russell (Ginger) of Snoqualmie, grandchildren Alyssa and Nicholas Jacobs, and many other extended family members.

A memorial will be hosted at noon on June 7 at the Jacobs residence, 20220 149th PL NE, Woodinville, WA 98072, followed by a private graveside ceremony at Shine cemetery at a later date.

Agnes Tellinghuisen

Agnes Tellinghuisen, of Fall City, passed away on April 24, 2009 at Overlake Memorial Hospital in Bellevue. She was 91 years of age. 

She was born in Freeman, S.D., one of 12 children and the daughter of John and Myrtle Berg. In 1938, she married John Tellinghuisen in DeSmit, South Dakota and the couple moved to Fall City in 1948.  They raised two daughters, both of Fall City, Joyce Sampson and Judy Tessandore.

Agnes worked for several years at Koba Farms, until she became employed at Fall City Elementary School where she worked as a custodian, until she retired in 1980. She was an avid seamstress and excellent cook, who fed anyone who came to her house.

Agnes is survived by her two daughters, three grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, two brothers, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Internment will be held at Cedar Lawn Memorial Cemetery, Redmond, Washington. A private graveside service with the family is planned.  Friends are encouraged to view photos and share memories in the family’s online guestbook at www.flintofts.com

Arrangements are by Flintofts Funeral Home & Crematory.

Sexton Arthur Johnson died April 17 at the age of 59.

Better known as Junior, or J.R., Johnson was born on Aug. 2, 1949. He and his six siblings started life in Federal Way, before they moved to the mountain town of Baring, where his love of trees began.

J.R. was a decorated Vietnam veteran and a self-taught guitar player. He was a true woodsman, working for many years as a logger. J.R. enjoyed hiking, fishing and anything that brought him into the trees. He became a skilled wood craftsman, creating works of art, large and small, with lumber that he milled himself. One of J.R.’s life dreams was to build his own home. That home was completed shortly before he.

He is survived by his wife Anita, his son’s Josh, Bobby and Bill, his step children Lisa and Tony, his grandchildren, nieces and nephews and many others who loved this gentle man. You can sign J.R.’s on-line guest book at www.legacy.com.

Shirley Cleven

Shirley Cleven, 80, of North Bend, died March 31, 2009. 

Shirley was born in Snoqualmie Falls, Wash., on Dec. 12, 1928 to Emil and Marguerite Olsen. She was a life-long resident, growing up in the old Weyerhauser mill town. She shared many memories of those younger years, how different life was and what changes she had seen in the area.

After graduating from Mount Si High School in 1947, she went on to earn a teaching degree from the University of Washington in 1951, returning home every weekend to help her dad.  She taught first, second, and third grades at Snoqualmie Falls Elementary School for eight years; the same school she had attended as a child.

In 1960, Shirley married Kyle Cleven and built a home in North Bend where they raised their three children.  She spent countless hours in welcoming neighborhood children to her home, making Kool-aid, sandwiches, and cookies as they played. She was selfless in showing her love to all she came in contact with throughout her life. She volunteered many years at her kids’ school and helped Kyle with the book keeping at the Gateway Café.

Shirley enjoyed spending time with family, especially grandchildren. She would always say, “I love my family.” In her later years, she liked visiting friends at the Tift Haus and then at Rocko’s, and Ken’s Restaurant. She took a special pleasure in handing out mints to all.

Shirley is survived by her children:  Kristie Hough, Roger Cleven, and Susan Wentz, grandchildren: Kimberly, Tracie, Katie, Erika, Jacob, Maggie and Ed, and son-in-laws: Phil Hough and Russ Wentz, and daughter-in law, Rachelle Cleven.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Kyle, parents, brothers, and granddaughter, Ellen.

Arrangements made by Snoqualmie Valley Funeral Chapel in North Bend.

 To honor our mother’s request, no services will be held.  Donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s or Macular Degeneration Associations.