Vivian Ruth Pederson, 89, of Kent, WA, passed away peacefully on April 2nd.
Vivian was born in Snoqualmie on August 18, 1922. At the age of 10 she moved to the Suise Creek area of Kent where she attended the Tanner school and graduated from Meridian High School. She was happily married to Clifford for 69 years.
She worked with her husband and brother in-law for many years at their floor covering business, Pederson Linoleum in Kent. After retiring, she enjoyed spending time with her friends and family but especially enjoyed the little ones. She loved traveling South each winter, cooking, gardening and sunshine.
She is survived by, her husband Clifford of Kent, sister Louise Merritt (Charles) of Buckley, son Frank (Dawnie) of Kent, daughter Karen Ylenni (John) of Kent, Grandsons Eric of Puyallup, Jeff of Sumner and Granddaughters Carrie and Kristine of Kent. Eight great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
A celebration of her life will be held at 11am, April 20th at Kent Lutheran Church 336 2nd Ave S. Kent.
Remembrances may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
"Kimberly Ann Draz Jones was born on December 20, 1966 and passed to our Lord on February 21, 2012. She was born in Tacoma and graduated from Evergreen HIgh School. She was creative, determined, nurturing, and hearfelt. She was a fighter, as she fought a rigourious battle with MS over the last half of her life. She never gave up hope and always looked to her Savior for guidance and healing. She will be remembered as the interior designer she was always meant to be and as a public servant, as she was always looking at ways to serve and assist those in need in any situation.She is survived by her two children, Hillarie and Jesse as well as four beautiful grandchildren (Justine, Isaiah, Elijah and Bryce). She is also survived by her brothers, Mike VanWie (Nicholas - Child), Mark Draz , Rick (and spouse) Draz , along with the many people whom she touched over the course of her life. Her spirit is alive and well within us all and we should look to embrace her and remember her in the best and worst of times."
Born on February 6, 1957 at Cabrini Hospital in Seattle, WA, to a Seattle Family Dynasty – Dean passed away at home with his wife, Lisa, by his side near Poverty Bay in Des Moines, WA on March 14, 2012 after a two-year battle with colon cancer. Dean was a loving and adoring husband, brother, uncle, nephew, and cousin to a very large extended family. His presence was commanding, his heart was enormous and his laughter contagious to all that knew him.
Dean’s family history is deeply rooted on Queen Anne Hill where he was raised with 8 brothers and sisters. Dean attended St. Anne’s School on Queen Anne Hill before enrolling in to Seattle Preparatory School (as did his father, uncles and brothers) where he graduated in 1975. He put himself through college at WWU commercial fishing for his uncle Leroy, working for Rainier Ice and Bartending. Dean majored in International Economics with a Political Science minor. After leaving WWU in 1979, Dean traveled to Hawaii where he lived for many years teaching tourists to sail or working as a standing-in for Tom Selleck on location for “Magnum P.I.”.
Dean returned to Seattle in the early-80’s and he worked as an international finance liaison for a local firm. After his contract ended, Dean was quickly picked up by Maersk where he worked an International Sales Representative. Dean’s career quickly soared with Maersk and he was transferred to corporate headquarters in Danbury, Connecticut where he lived until his return to Seattle in 1987.
It was in 1983 that he met Jama and the two married in Seattle, WA, 1984. Dean and Jama accepted that theirs was a “practice marriage” and separated amicably in 1991. Both were later very fortunate to find their “forever loves”.
Dean met his forever love and soul mate, Lisa, in 1992 and the two were inseparable from the first “Hello”. Their love for one another was enduring, refreshing, and a blessing for them and all around them as theirs was an enviable marriage. It was a match made in heaven and an inspiration for all that witnessed the two together.
Dean was an amazing man with many interests and enthusiasms. He enjoyed sports, both as a participant and a fan as is well documented in the halls of Seattle Prep, the city of Seattle, as well as WWU. Along with sports, Dean had a passion for academics and devoured all that he studied his entire life. His penchant for learning knew no boundaries.
He also had a strong affinity for the outdoors, particularly his beloved Northwest mountains lakes and estuaries where he spent many a night as a boy-scout (or mature adulthood) roughing it in the outdoors. Dean brought in more than his catch during his 55 years fishing NW Waters as a number of us can attest. Fishing was his passion and basketball came in a close 2nd.
He was a well-read, a moderate-conservative with a bend towards the left. Dean was active in politics and recently served as the alternate delegate for the Washington State Democratic Party during the National Convention in 2008. He was articulate and outspoken.
Dean was also a courageous, confident debater as was witnessed during the Washington State Democratic Caucus’s of 2008. Dean also had a keen interest in the environment and shared his enthusiasm as a “Steward of Nature” with all around him. This also served him well in his yard as he was an avid gardener.
Dean was loved by so many neighbors and friends. He will be missed by his Woodmont Family as they are all familiar with an image of Dean passing by on the water in his boat fishing and catching (sometimes netting if Lisa was on the water with him).
Dean is preceded in death by his parents, Bernard P. and Gail M. Steele, his 4-legged children Polar, Scratch, Rex, Deja and Czar. He leaves behind his wife and best friend of 19-1/2 years, Lisa Kindred Steele, his 4-legged little man Loki, his brother Terry (wife Marsha, niece Meara and nephew Colin), brother Bradley (wife Cheryl, niece Caitlin) brother Ronald (niece Molly), sister Mary Holcombe (niece Sarah Holcombe and soon-to-be nephew Frank Bernhart, niece Rachelle and nephew Anthony Adams), brother Richard (wife Jamie, niece Angie and Steve Bogess and nephew Rob), sister Gail McNutt (husband Lawrence, nephews Brendan and Gregg), sister Erin (Monte Kingsbury and nephew Ian) and brother Andrew (wife Johanna, nephew Sean and niece Shannon) with numerous aunts and cousins.
A Funeral Mass, followed by a reception in the church hall, will be held at St. Anne’s Church, 1411 1st Ave West, Seattle, WA 98119, Thursday, March 22, 2012 at 10:30am with Father Bowman. A celebration of his life is planned for a future date on the shores of Woodmont Beach.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to “Highline Cancer Clinic” or the charity of your choice.
John K. Dickson (born Kim C. Dickson), 57, died Tuesday, January 31,, 2012, at his home due to complications from pneumonia.
He was born February 2, 1954, in Pocatello, Idaho, the son of Clement Jerome Dickson, Jr. and Lucille Barnard Dickson.
John spent his early years living in Pocatello, Idaho before moving to Seattle, Washington in 1989.
He was a member of Calvary Chapel West Seattle church. He celebrated his lifelong love of music through his active participation in the church music program. John was a self-taught musician who was known for his outstanding ability to play the piano and drums. John taught himself to read music and composed musical pieces as an enduring passion throughout his life.
John graduated from Comp TIA in 2005. He put his education to use for the past six years for Emeritus Senior Living as a lead computer technician. He will be missed by his co-workers who remember him for his calm demeanor and willingness to always help.
John is survived by his two brothers: Gary L. Dickson (wife Caroline), Boise, ID; Dennis Dickson, San Diego, CA, and two sisters, Denise Dickson, Anaheim, CA; LeeAnn Dickson, Juneau, AK. His nieces and nephews, Dana J. Hutchins (husband Ryan),Valerie D. Dickson, (husband R.B. Bonner), Gary D. Dickson, Kyle B. Shaw, Joshua G. Dickson and great nephews and nieces Callahan and Finnegan Hutchins, Romari, Jayden, and Ryann Bonner. His uncles and aunts, DuWayne (wife Lois) Dickson of Campbell, CA; Marie (husband Bob) Slattery of Tacoma, WA; and Sharon North of Boise, ID.
Gary Payne, his dear friend since 1995, delivered a beautiful eulogy at the memorial service conducted on Sunday, February 5th, 2012 at the Calvary Chapel West Seattle. John’s family is thankful for the support and caring that his former and current coworkers, church members, extended family, and friends expressed during the service.
“You may say I’m a dreamer,
But I’m not the only one…”
– John Lennon
October 22, 1955 Pasadena, CA - September 3, 2010 Renton, WA
Mark passed away peacefully in the presence of family, after suffering a stroke. He is survived by his three children Derrick, Vincent and Electra, and his sister Kathy.
Roger Doucette
August 22, 1925 – October 17, 2011
Roger Doucette (Douce) was born in Palmetto, Louisiana to parents Clovis Semien and Bertha Doucette on August 22, 1925. Roger died October 17, 2011. He is survived by his wife Pauline Doucette, of Federal Way, WA: children Janet Britton of Texas City, Texas and Brenda Doucette of Kent, WA. Roger has five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by children Roger Doucette Jr. and Linda Borden. Roger is also survived by his half-brother Clovis Semien of Crosby, Texas and a number of nieces and nephews.
Roger grew up in and around Hitchcock, McNair and Crosby Texas. He joined the United States Navy from 1943 to 1946 and re-enlisted in 1950 to 1951. He received education and training in the Navy to become a machinist. After leaving the Navy, Roger settled in the San Francisco Bay area and continued to work as a machinist for the Department of the Navy, Hunters Point Naval Shipyard until its closure.
Roger resided in Texas City, Texas in the late 70s thru early 80s where he worked for Monsanto chemical plant as a foreman before relocating back to the San Francisco Bay Area where he worked for various organizations before retiring in 1993. In 2003 Roger and his wife Pauline moved to Federal Way, WA to be near his daughter Brenda and her family.
Roger spent his retirement years doing what he loved most; gardening, fishing, and puttering around the house on various projects. He loved telling jokes and making people laugh. He will be forever loved and missed.
A committal service will be held 10:30AM, Friday, October 28, 2011 at Tahoma National Cemetery,18600 SE 240th St., Kent, WA 98042. The celebration of his life will continue at his family home following the committal service.
April 24, 1929-March 04,2011
March 08, 1953-February 21, 2011
September 30, 1929-February 17, 2011
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