Bonnie Raye Funk, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend passed away unexpectedly at her home on May 9, 2013 in Renton, Washington. She was 62. She was born January 8, 1951 in Yakima, Washington to Alfred and Marjorie Broderson. She was raised and educated in Yakima.
She married Daniel Lee Funk on July 3, 1968 in Yakima, Washington. Together they had 2 daughters, Kimbereley Marie and Brenda Mae. Daniel and Bonnie also were foster parents for many years.
Survivors include her husband, Daniel Lee Funk, of Renton, Washington. Daughters Kimbereley (Gordon) Mears of Selah, Washington and Brenda (John) Petchonka of Puyallup, Washington. Grandson, Joseph Mears, and granddaughter, Trina Mears, both of Selah, Washington. One Great Gandson, Robert Mears, of Selah, Washington, Brother Larry Broderson of Yakima, Washington, Sisters, Virginia (Wylie) Young, Linda (Jim) Woods and Pamela (Ron) Boster, of Yakima and Sharon Geddie of Zillah, Washington. Numerous nieces and nephews.
Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred Harry Broderson and Marjorie Leona (Miley) Broderson. Brothers, Richard Lee, Alfred Leroy, Jerry Allen, and Dennis Wayne Broderson. A sister, baby girl Broderson. Also a very special Grandma Mae (Pesicka) Miley.
At her request, a private family service only will be held.
Virginia C. Nelson Hettinger, 88, passed away on April 14, 2013. She was born on June 24, 1924 in Seattle to Tom and Bernice Couvion. Virginia lived a very full life characterized by stages. After graduating from high school she went to work for Boeing and worked on the flight line installing electrical wiring on B-17’s as part of the war effort. There she met her first husband, Emil to whom she was married for 29 years. They raised 4 children. After her children were grown she went back to school and got a certificate in accounting. She worked for the State of Washington as an accountant at Western State, the Services for the Blind and the Department of Transportation. She married her second husband Robert Hettinger in 1976. They lived a full life in Redmond and Woodinville. She spent her last six years living at Fairwinds Redmond Retirement Community where she was best known for her beautiful smile.
Virginia was preceded in death by former husband Emil and husband Robert. She was survived by brothers Tom and Bob Couvion and her four children, sons John, Richard, and Eric Nelson and daughter Lanita Watson as well as step daughters Roberta Hettinger, Vicki Swain, Nada McLain, and Carol Nelson and a total of 11 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
A memorial will be held at Newport Shores Yacht Club, 81 Skagit Key, Bellevue, Washington at 1:00 PM, Sunday, April 28th. Viewing will be available prior to the memorial from 10:30AM to 12:30PM at Cady Cremation Services, 8418 S 222nd St, Kent, WA 98031.
Frank Von Mohr Brunson, was 48 years young when he passed away in Burien, Washington on April 23, 2013 with his beloved wife Susan by his side in the comfort of their home. His faith in God and the love and comfort of his wife were there with him when God came to carry him into heaven where he is able to rest in peace and watch over those he loved and cherished most.
Frank was well known in his community for his vibrant personality and loving accepting nature to all he touched. He was a man of strong faith in the lord and was a devout Catholic who always spoke of the gospel to those who were lost, and needed help finding their way back to the Holy Spirit. He had a insatiable love for life and never judged anyone or any thing. He had a way of always seeing the positive side to life and shared that view of life with those he knew and loved. His love for life and those in it will never expire but will thrive in our hearts.
Frank and his twin brother Dave were welcomed into this world on May 6th, 1964 in Eindhoven Holland by father Dave and his birth mother Maryanne Brunson. Frank was the eldest of 9 brothers and sisters: His sister Mary, who now rests with Frank in heaven, four brothers Dave, Angelo, Marcus and Joey, and two step brothers Eric and Robert Johnson sons of his beloved mother Kathleen Brunson --all of whom he loved with the same full heart for which he was known and loved. Frank being the eldest was such a nurturer to all of his siblings and loved taking care of his family. He came to America with his family when he was two years old where they lived in Los Angeles, California. They then moved to Seattle, Washington where he began his life long friendships at the age of six . He attended St. Philomena Catholic School, in Des Moines, WA and went to John F. Kennedy Catholic High School in Burien WA where he graduated in 1983. He was an amazing athlete who played football, basketball, and ran track. He was made all conference in football and track at Kennedy High School, and was voted “Best Peepers” of which he was very proud!
He was married to the love of his life Susan Fitzgerald Brunson on October 15, 2001 in Las Vegas Nevada. He had two step children who he loved like his own children: Alexandra and Shane Martinez, who thought of him as their own father, and love him dearly. Frank and Susan shared a wonderful life together, they enjoyed traveling to tropical destinations, and soaking up the sunshine. They both shared a love for cooking and catering, and loved tending to their beautiful garden. Frank loved animals especially his beloved cats: Vinny Von Mohr and Sativa who loved Frank as much and he loved them! He joyfully awaited the arrival of his first grandchild who will share his middle name, Leon VonMohr Wheeler. His family will always remember his energetic kind loving self and his memory will live on with all of us.
Frank will be laid to rest at Hillcrest Burial Park, Kent, WA in a private service - his family by his side. Friends and family are invited to share in celebrating Frank's life at a light reception on Sunday May 5th, 2013, 1-4pm at Angelo's Restaurant (Michelangelo Room), 601 S.W. 153rd St., Burien Washington. In lieu of flowers there is a fund to help with the funeral and medical costs - donations being accepted by Kelly at Angelo's in the bar area.
Charles Treamon Findley, was called home on April 26th,2013, at St. Francis hospital in Federal Way, WA at the age of 81. Charles was born to Charlie Franklin and Odessa Mae Johns Findley on Sept. 20, 1931. He attended Claremore schools and graduated from Claremore high school in Oklahoma with the class of 1950. After, high school he worked at Claremore theaters and as a paper boy delivering newspapers to soldiers arriving via train. He joined to US Air Force in 1950and was stationed in Okinawa during the Korean War. He served 4 years as a Senior Radio Technician. In 1954 he was the owner and operator of a service station. Charles also spent 3 months as a dynamite hole loader on a natural gas pipeline in central Washington. He then attended University of Washington. In 1957 Charles was hired to work for the Boeing Company. He worked for 10 years as an Advanced Technician on digital computer development; 18 years as Senior Assembler on various missiles, check -out systems, co-designer for test boxes; 6 years as Cable Master Builder for the two-stage rocket for the space shuttle; and 4 years as Touch-up Artist for the B-2 bomber program. Charles retired from Boeing in 1995.
Charles was married to the love of his life Yvonne and they had 5 children.
Charles is preceded in death by his parents, a brother Ben and his grandson Michael.
Survivors are his 5 children Carolyn (Salomon) Findley, Cynthia (Nicolas) Garcia, Charles Jr. Findley, Catherine Hoffman, Clarissa (Yung) Silvestre, 14 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Viewing will be held on Tuesday April 30, 2013 from 11:00-4:00 and again on Wednesday May 1, 2013 at Cady Cremation Services, 8418 S 222nd St. Kent, WA. Funeral services will be held immediately following viewing on Wednesday with an additional Military Service at Tahoma National Cemetery, 18600 SE 240th St. Covington, WA at 2:00. Reception following at Cady Cremation Services.
Ivan (Ray) Hopkins completed his life’s journey on Tues., 09 April 2013 in Seattle, WA at the age of 81. Born in Miami, Florida on 27 September 1931, Ray was preceded in death by the love of his life, June Florence (Dowling) Hopkins, in 2007. He served in the military as a TSgt (E-6), United States Air Force and retired from this branch of service on 1 September 1969 in Edwards, AFB, Calif. Ray became a Project Manager, Facilities Maintenance for Tumpane, Co. and traveled to Iran for 3 ½ years until 1979. Ray was a valued resident of Judson Park in the latter years of his life from 2007 until 2013. True to his nature and love for life, Ray made many friends and volunteered to assist wherever needed. Ray is survived by his children Ivan Leonard Hopkins (son), Joyce Elaine Hopkins (daughter); Jacquelyn Collette Hopkins (daughter), Anthony Joel Hopkins (son), and Darryl Francis Hopkins (son); 12 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. A celebration of Ray’s life will be held on Wednesday, April 17, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at Judson Park, Des Moines, WA. A military Honors Ceremony will be held the following day at Tahoma National Cemetery, Thursday, 18 April at 12:30 p.m. You are welcome to visit www.cadycremationservices.com if you would like to sign the on-line register or share your sentiments.
Mary Ellen Sisco Tannehill Harris,76, went in to the loving arms of Jesus on October 27, 2012 after a short illness. She was born on September 4, 1936 in Seattle and lived in the South Seattle area her entire life, spending the last 44 years in Burien.
At the young age of 31 Mary lost her husband Bobby Joe Tannehill Sr in a tragic accident leaving her with 8 children. Mary worked tirelessly taking care of her children while going to school at night to obtain her AA in Early Childhood Education. She opened Mary’s Daycare, which touched the lives of numerous families and became a home away from home for many for over 30 years. It gave her great joy to have so many of the children that she loved and cared for to remain in close contact with her in their adult lives.
Mary was a strong and determined woman whose perseverance through tough times was an inspiration to all who knew her.
She loved playing pinochle, bird watching, organizing carnivals at Lake Trask, and most of all Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays with her family gathered together.
Preceded in death by her parents, Art and Margaret Sisco, her brother Bill, her husband Bobby Joe Tannehill Sr and her son Michael. Among those that will miss her greatly are her children, Kenny Tannehill (Linda), Linda Colson (Richard), Steve Tannehill, Bobby Joe Tannehill Jr, Patty Boyd (Larry), Kathleen Bailey (Gayl), John Tannehill (Dawna), 19 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and her husband Willie. Services will be held at St. Francis Church in Burien on November 6th at 11 am.
Donald Clare Emmons, passed away on October 27, 2012, in Renton, Washington. He was born September 12, 1935, in Colfax, Washington, to Duane C. and Irene F. Emmons. Don was a lifelong resident of Renton. He attended Henry Ford School and was sometimes late to school even though he lived next door. He graduated from Renton High School, class of 1953. He received a degree in Geology from College of Puget Sound (UPS) in 1957. Don worked for Boeing, Custer Hardware, Sea-First Bank, and H&R Block. He is survived by his two children, Darren Emmons, North Bend, WA, and Karren Emmons, Shoreline, WA, his brother, Gene Emmons, Port Orchard, WA, his sister, Sydney Richert, Shelton, WA, many nieces, nephews and cousins, and his dear friend, Shaari Steedman, Woodinville, WA. His sister, Betsy Derr, preceded him in death. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Renton Historical Society, 235 Mill Ave S, Renton, WA 98057. Final arrangements provided by Cady Cremation Services, Kent, WA. To send messages to the family, please visit www.cadycremationservices.com.
Maurita Ann (McCabe) Schwartz
Maurita Ann Schwartz was born in Cleveland, Le Sueur County Minnesota on June 14, 1928 to Thomas & Winifred McCabe. The second to the youngest of seven children; the Family moved to Renton in 1942 when her Father and older brother found work at Boeing during WWII. She was 84 when she passed away on September 23, 2012.
Maurita graduated from Renton High School in 1946, while she was still in high school she worked at the Record Chronicle in Renton, and waitressed part time. Maurita met and married Lee Schwartz 1947. She worked at Boeing and they started their family. When Lee was transferred to Longview, in 1954 she worked in the local hospital administrative office. Her love of people and respect for the medical field came in to play a lot. In 1960 after her Dad passed away Maurita and her children moved back to Renton to help her Mom. She did clerical/bookkeeping work for a local municipality. She was there for about 30 years.
She is survived by her children, Bruce G Schwartz of Renton and Brenda Ann (Bruce David) Young of Des Moines, WA; grandchildren Heather Ann & Jerry Ladd & her Great-Granddaughter Abigail Ann of Arizona; her brother Robert McCabe and many nieces & nephews (Minnesota).
Maurita requested that in lieu of flowers a donation be given in her memory to The American Lung Association; the see link below. Thank you
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Sherry Lynn Brodish, 74, a gifted counselor, educator and pioneer in the therapeutic uses of humor died Sunday, September 30, 2012 of a brain aneurysm.
Sherry touched the lives of thousands of people through her work at Bellevue College and her teaching at the Heritage Institute through Antioch University. As a two-time cancer survivor, she gained nation prominence speaking on the healing power of laughter and play to treat life threatening illnesses.
Dr. Carl Simonton was her mentor, and she taught, as well as lived, the philosophy that the interactions between the mind and the body—our beliefs, attitudes, lifestyle choices, spiritual and psychological perspectives can dramatically affect our health, the course of our disease, and our overall well-being.
Sherry inspired people through her work with youth ministries in her home state of Texas as well as at the Mercer Island Baptist Church where she directed a youth touring company that performed throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Sherry spread love and compassion wherever she walked. Her open smile and gentle spirit accepted everyone and her single desire was to be present for other people wherever they were in their own journey. In her free time, Sherry was a hospice volunteer helping patients and families manage the end of life transition.
An avid football fan, Sherry’s love of the game focused on the TCU Horned Frogs and the Seattle Seahawks. She was fiercely loyal to both teams and could frequently be seen issuing her opinions to the coaches and players as she watched their games on TV.
She was born in McAllen Texas, the only child of Lynn Houston Cook and Lydia Freva Webb Cook. Sherry attended Texas Christian University where she met her husband Charles E. Brodish. They married in 1958 and later divorced.
Sherry graduated from Antioch University with a Masters Degree in Psychology where she met Maggie Seibel, the love of her life and her partner of 27 years.
Sherry is also survived by her sons Walter Lynn of Renton Washington, Charles Eric of Federal Way Washington, daughter Erin Zoe of Honolulu Hawaii, step-son Zack of Aldie, Virginia, and her devoted Shih Tzu, Avi. She is also survived by four grandchildren.
A celebration to honor Sherry’s life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests remembrances be made to the scholarship fund of your choice at Bellevue College.
To send the family expressions of sympathy or online condolences, please visit CadyCremationServices.com.
November 22nd, 1928 – August 12th, 2012
Derek passed away peacefully early in the morning on August 12, 2012. He leaves his beloved wife of 61 years, Thelma; children, Susan (Dave), Jane (Starke), Martin and Mark; grandchildren, Emily (Ryan), Katie (Mike), Hayley, Kayla, Trevor and Evan; great grandchildren, Megan, Madeline, Tyler and Lauren.
Derek was born in Cwm Parc, the Rhonda Valley, Wales to Wilfred Joseph and Dilys Leonard. His father was a coal miner, and due to the treacherous nature of the coal mining industry and the faltering economy, the young family moved to London in search of potential job opportunities.
Derek was raised in West London and attended public school where he excelled in Math and Science. At the age of 13 he was placed at Southall Technical College to study as an Aeronautical Engineering Apprentice. His studies entailed three years of college and an additional five years of apprenticeship at Fairey Aviation where he studied drafting and design and machining techniques by working on actual military aircraft during WWII.
During WWII, while his father was away serving in the Royal Air Force, Derek and his mother lived in London and survived the constant enemy bombings during the Battle of Britain. They often had to seek protection in air raid shelters due to consistent night bombings. As he was too young to serve in the armed forces, Derek joined the Royal Air Force Cadet’s and concentrated on studying aircraft design. Food, petrol and many items were rationed into the mid-1950’s.
As a young man, Derek loved music and dancing. He met his future wife Thelma while at a local dance. He loved motorcycles and used to take many road trips with friends and family. Derek also was an amateur boxer and was a member of a local cycling club and participated in many local races.
At age 22, Derek gained his first employment at De Havilland Aircraft and also married Thelma on August 11th, 1951 the same year. Due to the post WWII housing shortage, 2 years later, the young couple were finally able to move into their first home; a single one bedroom flat heated by a coal fire. Their first child was born in 1955.
By 1960, the family had grown to five. Derek was now working as an Engineer for British Aircraft Corporation, Stevenage, now known as British Aerospace. Looking for better job opportunities, Derek decided to look towards the United States of America for more options. He interviewed for a position with Lockheed and accepted a position in Marietta GA. The family was moved to the United States in February of 1967.
In December of 1967 the family moved to Seattle where Derek began work for Boeing. In July 1969 Thelma gave birth to their fourth child, Mark. The family settled in the Seattle area and Derek took care of his family and placed their needs first despite the highs and lows of the Aero Space Industry in the 1970’s.
Derek retired from Boeing as a Lead Design Engineer in 1992 at the age of 64. He and Thelma shared many happy memories with their beloved cocker spaniel “Bonnie” at Cannon Beach, Deception Pass and Mt. Rainier. They enjoyed visits to England to see family and reminisce. One of their highlights was a 50th anniversary cruise to Alaska.
A celebration to honor the life of Derek will be held at the home of Derek’s daughter. Please join our family to share in the memories of our father.
1916 SW 170th Street, Seattle WA
Saturday September 8th, 2012
3:00 - 5:30 pm
206-901-9927
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