Obituaries are condensed biographies of people's lives, written by the people who loved them. Like a memorial service, they tell us things we may not have known about the person, and may leave us wishing we had known them better.
J. Joe "Red" Phillips 1936-2013 He served on the Richmond Beach Library Board, the city of Shoreline Library Board, the Richmond Beach Community Association Board, Scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop 851, took kids on fifty mile hikes through and across the Olympic Mountains, received several awards for community service, volunteered as a facilitator in the Talk Time program for those wanting experience speaking English and regarded each new day as a gift."
Arne Ludolf Haugen 1938-2013 Born in Norway and spent his whole life on the ocean. Donations suggested to Shoreline Fire Medics.
Helen Elizabeth Murphy 1917-2013 "Loved by a large and devoted family" Funeral mass at St. Mark church.
David Martin Haigh 1953-2013 Worked ten years for North City Lumber where he progressed from truck driver to accountant.
Robert Sean Gibbins aged 45 Attended Shoreline Community College.
O. Gary Poulsen aged 76 Funeral service at First Lutheran Church of Richmond Beach
Irving Davenport Smith Jr. 1920-2013 Memorial service held at Innis Arden Clubhouse in Shoreline.
John Ludwig Carlson 1921-2013 Services held at Bethel Lutheran Church
John Elmer Adams aged 93 Celebration of Life at Calvin Presbyterian Church
Mark Arnold Dupuis 1960-2013 Graduated from Shorewood High School 1978 where he was on the golf team.
Joanne Cecelia Hamaker Voiland 1934-2013 Memorial service at St. Luke,
Arthur E. Maronek 1943-2013 Died at home in Shoreline. "As a cook, dishwasher and garbage patrol, Art served his church communities for over 30 years, providing meals for the homeless." "He worked as a Budget Analyst in the Mayor’s office, and moved up to Principal Assistant Director of Engineering where he labored to bring the boat damaged West Seattle Bridge back into service,,," Full article on People's Memorial site.
Donna Louise Sharpe Hansen 1932-2013 Shoreline resident was a volunteer for "Boyce Thompson Arboretum, Ladies of the Moose, Clothing for Kids and Shoreline Historical Museum. In addition, she was well known for her fresh baked cinnamon rolls." Donations to Shoreline Historical Museum,
Stavros (Steve) Tsircou 1935-2013 Owner of Berry Bowl Restaurant in Clearview. Services at Holy Apostles Greek Orthodox Church in Shoreline and donations suggested to the church.
Richard Lee Goss 1950-2013 His sculptures are on the grounds of the Shoreline Pool (Shoreline Park) and he is now "experiencing the ultimate road trip".
Marilynn M. Odegaard 1924-2013 Passed away at Aegis House in Shoreline. where services were held.
Mary E. (Schoening) Lind-Speidel 1924-2013 Memorial at Shoreline Community Church. "In 1964 she and Reuben moved their family to Shoreline WA where they teamed together in a home office, publishing local union magazines." In her 70s she worked as a crossing guard for Shoreline Schools.
Cleata Gunn McIntosh - 1918-2013 Died in Lake Forest Park
Wallace H. Alm 1917-2013 "He loved baseball, golf, the Democratic party and his family." Mourners were asked to wear Mariners garb to his funeral at Trinity Presbyterian Church.
William D. McKee 1947-2013 Graduated from Shoreline Community College.
Jane Marion Page 1922-2013 Taught English at Shoreline Community College.
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