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Dorothy M. SOHL
Born in Lake Forest, Illinois on Oct. 3, 1925
Died on Nov. 20, 2005 and resided in Bremerton, WA.
Dorothy M. Sohl, 80, a writer of mystery fiction, died of a stroke November 20, 2005 in Seattle, Washington in the company of her family. She lived in Bremerton, Washington since 2002, moving from northern Virginia, her home of 49 years.
Mrs. Sohl was born in Lake Forest, Illinois in 1925 and grew up in Sycamore, Illinois. She graduated from Lake Forest College in 1947 and was a library clerk and editor at the University of Illinois before moving to the Washington area.
She served as president of the Annandale-Springfield branch of the American Association of University Women in 1966-67 and became an editor for the Defense Intelligence Agency from 1972 to 1981. After resigning from the government, she wrote a mystery novel, HEARING FACES, which was published in 1995. She became active in the Chesapeake Chapter of Sisters-In-Crime and the Welcome Club of Northern Virginia. Since moving to Bremerton she joined book groups in the Liberty Bay Bookstore in Poulsbo, and two writer's critique groups in Bremerton. Her laughter and joy in living was an inspiration to all who knew her.
Her husband of 45 years, Dr. Norman F. Sohl, died in 1993. Survivors include her son, Norman F. Sohl, Jr.; her daughter-in-law, Judith Sohl; a grandson, Eli Sohl; a granddaughter, Stella Sohl of Seattle, Washington; her sister, Donna Brower of Wheaton, Illinois and her brother, Fred Jansen of Roselle, Illinois.
Memorial services will be private. Cremation.
John SCARPELLO
Born in Seattle, Washington on May 27, 1915
Died on Mar. 22, 2004 and resided in Seattle, WA.
cemetery: Calvary Catholic cemetery
John was born May 27, 1915 and passed away peacefully on March 22, 2004.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife Bettina and his beloved son John. John is survived by his children Joe (Gail), Jim (Judy) and Betty (Larry) and Jeannie; as well as 6 grandchildren, Joey, Toni, Chris, Kathy, Jimmy and John. He had 8 grandchildren, Brett, Dane, Gage, Maddison, Joey, Cade, Zane and Alexis. John is also survived by his brother Tony and sister Yola, plus numerous nieces and nephews.
He was a 1933 graduate of Franklin High School. John was employed by the U.S. Government for 38 years until his retirement in 1979. He was an avid fan of baseball and boxing.
Visitation 1 to 7 PM Thursday, March 25, at Columbia Funeral Home. Funeral Mass 1 PM Friday, March 26, 2004, at Our Lady of Mt. Virgin Catholic Church. Interment Calvary cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Cancer or Diabetes associations
Mercy Alvaran ALMEROL
Born in Philippines on Jan. 12, 1938
Died on Mar. 11, 2004 and resided in Seattle, WA.
cemetery: Holyrood Catholic cemetery
Age 66. Born in Bacoor, Cavite, Philippines January 12, 1938. passed away March 11, 2004 in Renton, Washington. She had lived in the Seattle area for many years.
Survived by her children Jeffrey, Marie “Joy”, and Leo “Bong”. Also grandchildren, sisters, nieces, nephews, numerous other relatives and friends in the Philippines, Denmark and America. She will be greatly missed.
Viewing 4-8 PM Tuesday, March 16, and Wednesday, March 17, with Rosary Wednesday at 7 PM all at Columbia Funeral Home. Funeral Mass 10 AM Thursday, March 18, 2004 at St. Edward’s Catholic Church, Seattle. Interment Holyrood cemetery, Shoreline
Donald E. PLUMB
Born in Cheyenne, Wyoming on Feb. 8, 1923
Died on Mar. 13, 2004 and resided in Seattle, WA.
Donald Plumb, 81, a long time Seattle resident, died at his home on March 13, 2004.
He had lived in the Seattle area for over 52 years and was a retired machinist. He served with the U.S. Army during WWII.
Donald is survived by his sister Jane Henderson and several nieces and nephews.
Memorial service 10 AM Friday, March 19, 2004, at Columbia Funeral Home, Seattle. Cremation preceded service
Opal C. WICKLAND
Born in Trinidad, Washington on Sep. 14, 1924
Died on Mar. 11, 2004 and resided in Bellevue, WA.
September 14, 1924 – March 11, 2004
Opal was born Opal Charlotte Johnson on September 14, 1924, in Trinidad, Washington, to Lillie and Charles Johnson. She was the youngest of 3 children. She grew up in Chelan, graduated from Chelan High School and attended business school in Spokane and Washington State College in Pullman. After college, Opal apprenticed in the composing room at the Chelan Valley Mirror Newspaper where she became the "Line-O-Type" operator. She was later employed by the Redwood Journal in Ukiah, California. In 1952 she married
Leonard Lee Wickland and they settled in Wenatchee. They had one daughter, Cheryl, in 1955. Opal was always a working Mother. She packed apples and worked part-time as an accountant at Reid Pump and Supply Co, where she eventually became the head accountant. She retired from Reid Pump in 1986.
Opal was an avid gardener, sharing the bountiful harvest with family, friends and neighbors. She was a member of the Wenatchee Eagles Women’s Auxiliary for years. She was always a talented athlete. She played tennis, basketball volleyball and baseball, when she was younger. She loved bowling, and was chosen Wenatchee Women’s Bowler of the year in 1968, 69, 70, 71, 73 and 79. She was inducted into the Wenatchee Women Bowler’s Hall of Fame in 1998.
Opal will be remembered as a loving Mother and Grandmother and devoted friend. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, and her brothers George and Robert. She is survived by her daughter, Cheryl Pope, her 3 grandchildren, Alexis, Rebecca and Daniel, all of Seattle, and many friends.
Thank you to all of her many friends who loved her so much. Thank you to Vio and Simona and everyone at Overlake Group who helped care for her, and showed her so much love in the last few years.
A Memorial Service to celebrate Opal’s life will be held in Wenatchee, WA on Sun, April 4, 2004 at 2:30 p.m. at Jones and Jones Funeral Home, 21 S. Chelan Avenue. Reception to follow at 4:00 pm at The Eagles Lodge, 1510 9th.
Memorial contributions may be given to Alzheimer's Association
12721 30th Avenue NE - Suite 101, Seattle, WA 98125.
Cremation arrangements by Columbia Funeral Home, Seattle.
John T. McGILL
Born in Bellingham, Washington on May 11, 1921
Died on Mar. 12, 2004 and resided in Seattle, WA.
cemetery: Gethsemane Catholic cemetery
John was born May 11, 1921 in Bellingham Washington. His parents, Thomas and Mary (McParland) McGill, from County Armagh, Ireland, his sister Frances, and brother Jim preceded him in death.
John graduated from Bellingham High School and was recommended to the Boeing Company as a Machinist Apprentice. He began his apprenticeship in 1941 at a starting salary of 40 cents an hour. John’s career with Boeing was interrupted while he served in the U.S. Navy on the USS Cable during WWII. He later served with the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary for 23 years.
While awaiting discharge at the Naval Station in Boston Massachusetts in 1947, John met his wife of over 55 years, Bernadette “Bunny” Seney. John and Bunny settled in Seattle. John built their family home from the bottom up. He remained employed with Boeing as an Aircraft Machinist until he retired after 46 years of service.
John was a devout member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church where he dedicated many hours of service. John gave generously of his time to help his family, friends and community. He volunteered at St. Vincent De Paul. As a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary, he taught boating safety and inspected boats at Coulon beach. John loved to dance at the Renton Senior Center. He liked to fish, and he never missed an opportunity to see the Blue Angels during Seafair. He avidly enjoyed all the sporting events involving his grandchildren, even if it meant sitting under an umbrella in the pouring rain. He loved his dogs Billy, Ewok, Gizmo and Charo.
John died peacefully on March 12, 2004. John was a wonderful man, dedicated father and grandfather. He will be missed by his wife, Bunny, three sons, George, Edward and Michael, George’s wife Margaret and their sons Jason, a lawyer, Jarret and John, both soon to graduate college; and Edward’s sons Ed, Robbie and Brandon; his great grandchildren Katie, Lindsey and Caleb; his niece Patty, and other family and many special friends.
Special thanks to Sister Luella and friends at St. Paul’s; caregivers at Regency of Renton Rehab Center; nurses and doctors at Redmond Group Health 2-West, particularly Dr. Harper and Dr. Yoo.
We hope you can join us to celebrate John’s life. A Vigil will be held on Thursday, March 18 at 7 p.m., and the Funeral Mass and reception will be held on Friday March 19 at 10 a.m., both at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, South Seattle; followed by Committal with military honors, at Gethsemane Catholic cemetery, Federal Way.
John wrote the following words some time ago, and we believe represent a fitting tribute:
We all have many milestones in our lives: Perhaps the most important and valuable one being the call to old age. To leave behind a busy and happy way of life is never easy. I’m finding lately that the days are too short for all the thoughts I want to think, the fish I’d like to catch, the mushrooms I’d like to pick, books I’d like to read, friends I’d like to see, boats to check, etc… I have many happy and grateful memories. I’ve enjoyed the problems and challenges. It’s nice to know that you will be missed and appreciated. Thank you everyone.
Thank you to all our family and friends for your loving support over the years. God Bless.
LeRoy S. LAINE
Born in Frederick, South Dakota on Jan. 22, 1930
Died on Mar. 15, 2004 and resided in Seattle, WA.
cemetery: Riverton Crest cemetery
LeRoy Laine, 74, of Seattle died March 15, 2004 in a Seattle hospital.
He had lived in the Seattle area for many years and worked as a wood carver. LeRoy served in the U.S.Air Force during the Korean War.
He is survived by his daughters Lorene Moore-Cook and April Laine.
Memorial Service 10 AM Saturday, March 20, 2004, at Columbia Funeral Home, Seattle. Inurnment with military honors 2:30 PM the same day at Riverton Crest cemetery, Seattle
Thomas George WRIGHT
Born in Vicksburg, Mississippi on Apr. 11, 1911
Died on Feb. 29, 2004 and resided in Seattle, WA.
Urn Committal: Tuesday Mar. 9, 2004
cemetery: Tahoma National cemetery
Thomas G. Wright, 92, died February 29, 2004 at the VA Hospital in Seattle.
He had lived in Seattle for many years and worked as a mail carrier for the U.S. Post Office. He served with the U.S. Army and Merchant Marines during WWII.
Thomas is survived by his wife Janet; his daughter Javann and her husband Clint; his son Kenneth Wright; several grandchildren and one great grandson. He also leaves 5 step-grandchildren; Stephen, Raeanne, Kathy, Jeff and Susan.
Urn committal service with military honors 1:30 PM Tuesday, March 9, 2004, at Tahoma National cemetery, Kent, WA. Pastor Joel Ingebritson will officiate.
Cremation arrangements by Columbia Funeral Home.
Caroline (G.G.) KINSELLA
Born in Seattle, Washington on Jan. 18, 1913
Died on Mar. 4, 2004 and resided in Seattle, WA.
cemetery: Riverton Crest cemetery
Caroline is preceded in death by her husband John Kinsella and her grandson Steve Bright. She is survived by her five children; John (Mary Ann) Kinsella, Mary Fugere, Florence (Glen) Zucati, Kathleen (Alfred) Bright and Pat (Karla)Kinsella. Also surviving are 20 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.
Caroline loved to play Bingo and visit the Muckleshoot. She was a member of St. George Parish for 35 years.
“Ma” and “G.G.” was and is a true angel. She now resides in heaven with the Blessed Mother and Jesus whom she loved dearly. G.G. taught her entire family the meaning of love and gave us all the faith we now have. “Ma, Grandma, G.G., G.G.G.”, you will always be in our hearts. We love you.
Viewing Saturday March 6th at Columbia Funeral Home from 2pm to 5 pm. Monday March 8, 2004, Rosary, 10:30am, Funeral Mass, 11am at St. George Catholic Church, followed by a reception at the church and burial at Riverton Crest cemetery, Seattle.
Memorials suggested to Olympic View Dialysis Center, 125 16th Ave E. CSB 5, Seattle, WA98112 or St. George Catholic Church.
Rufo M. BRUAN, Sr.
Born in Philippines on Oct. 6, 1908
Died on Feb. 29, 2004 and resided in Seattle, WA.
cemetery: Gethsemane Catholic cemetery
Rufo M. Bruan, Sr.
Born in Urdaneta, Pangasinan, Philippines on October 6, 1908, Rufo M. Bruan, Sr., passed away peacefully on February 29, 2004 in Seattle, Washington surrounded by family and friends. Rufo Sr. was predeceased by his loving and devoted wife of 54 years, Anita F. Bruan on August 4, 1986. Rufo is survived by his eight loving children and their spouses: Rufo, Jr. (Zenaida Segovia) of Bellevue, Washington, Elvira (Felizardo Quitoles+) of Seattle, Washington, Estrella (Bernardo Agawin+) of Seattle, Washington, Alma Espiritu of Victoria, Australia, Marian Yvonne of Seattle, Washington, Samuel (Cynthia Bauzon) of San Diego, California, Rufo, III (Queenie Quitlong) of Federal Way, Washington, and Valentino (Rowena Ginez) of San Diego, California. 17 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren also survive Rufo Sr.. He also leaves behind many relatives and friends as well as many loving memories. Prior to moving to the United States in 1975, Rufo Sr. was very active in his community. He was a schoolteacher, municipal councilor, municipal vice-mayor, businessman and government employee. He was also a regular newspaper contributor in the Philippines. He was in charge in preparing and publishing of souvenir programs for the Urdaneta Town Fiestas in the 1960’s. He once headed the Pangasinan Association of Postal Employees. He retired, then, as the Regional Postmaster in the Philippines.
Upon moving to the United States, Rufo Sr. also led a very wonderful and fulfilling life. In the United States, he found numerous employment opportunities. He found employment as an office supply clerk on Rainier Avenue. Rufo Sr. also worked in local government. He worked at the King County Courthouse as a part-time probation counselor. The United Indians of All Tribes at Discovery Park in Seattle employed him as an employment counselor. He also was an active volunteer at the Jefferson Community Center on Beacon Hill. Because of his exemplary volunteerism, he was selected as a delegate to a National Senior Citizen Conference in Washington, D.C. He was chosen as one of Twelve Outstanding Volunteers in the Asian-American community in Seattle sponsored by the International Examiner in 1984. He was a recipient of several awards, citations and the like but the greatest of them all was when the Filipino Community of Seattle named him the Father of the Year in 1987. Rufo Sr. was also named Citizen of the Day by KIXI AM Radio. Rufo Sr. was very active in several Filipino organizations such as the Urdaneta Association of Washington State, a founding member, the Pangasinan Association of the Pacific Northwest and the Filipino Community of Seattle as well as the International Drop-in Center (IDIC). Rufo Sr. was also a parishioner of St. Mary’s Church and St. James Cathedral. Being the patriarch of a large family, Rufo Sr. also enjoyed participating in many family get-togethers. Because of medical and physical conditions, he moved to The Legacy House, an assisted living facility. Being a very sociable person, he readily adapted to his new environment, participating in many activities such as field trips to the zoo, dancing and movie nights in the facility. Rufo Sr. resided at The Legacy until he was called home to God, leaving behind family and friends. Rufo Sr. was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, and will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Viewing 3 PM to 7 PM Thursday, March 4, 2004, at Columbia Funeral Home. Rosary 7 PM Friday, March 5, 2004, and Funeral Mass 10 AM Saturday, March 6, 2004, both at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Seattle. Intermet Gethsemane cemetery, Federal Way.
