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Emily M. PETERMAN
Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on May. 15, 1906
Died on Jan. 24, 2004 and resided in Federal Way, WA.
cemetery: Riverton Crest cemetery
Age 97, died Saturday, January 24, 2004.
She had lived in Federal Way the past 9 years and was a homemaker most of her life.
Survived by her daughter-in-law Esther; granddaughter Sheryl and her husband Maynard; grandson John and his wife Christy; great grandchildren, Kristopher, Kelsey and Kenidy.
Private services. Cremation arrangements by Columbia Funeral Home.
Leonard Paul RICE, Sr.
Born in Redding, California on Jun. 28, 1938
Died on Jan. 27, 2004 and resided in Burien, WA.
cemetery: Tahoma National cemetery
Leonard P. Rice, Sr., 65, of Burien, WA, died January 27, 2004 at the Veterans Hospital in Seattle, WA.
He had lived in Burien the past year. He served with the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War and worked many years as a television repairman.
Leonard is survived by his sons, Leonard A., Larry, Leonard P., Mike, George and John Rice and his daughter Dorothy Zold.
Service with military honors will be held at Tahoma National cemetery, Kent, WA. Cremation arrangements by Columbia Funeral Home.
Michael David AGBALOG
Born in Seattle, Washington on May. 6, 1957
Died on Jan. 20, 2004 and resided in Seattle, WA.
Michael David AGBALOG
46, of Seattle, died January 20, 2004.
Michael had lived in the Seattle area for about 8 years and worked as a barber.
He is survived by his parents Godfrey and Donna Agbalog; his sisters, Kristin and Karrie Agbalog, and his son Angelo Agbalog.
Memorial service 3 PM Saturday, January 24, 2004 at Columbia Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the Northwest Kidney Foundation, P.O. box 3035, Seattle, WA 98114 or Guide Dogs for the Blind, Inc., 32901 SE Kelso Rd., Boring, OR 97009.
Claire Marie LEWIS
Born in Seattle, Washington on Feb. 8, 1943
Died on Feb. 5, 2004 and resided in Fort Smith, AR.
cemetery: Calvary Catholic cemetery
Claire Marie Lewis
Claire Marie Lewis, 60, died on February 5, 2004 in Fort Smith, Arkansas, after a long battle with cancer. She was born in Seattle, Washington, on February 8, 1943 to Joseph and Elizabeth Kremer. She enjoyed growing up in the Rainier Valley where she attended St. Mary’s Elementary School. She graduated in 1961 from Franklin High School. Following high school graduation, Claire followed in her mother’s footsteps and went to work for Seattle City Light. Claire enjoyed the countless friends she made while working at City Light, and continued her employment there for thirty years, until her retirement as Customer Service Manager in 1996.
After retirement, Claire joined her daughter, Heather, and her son-in-law, Brant, in Phoenix, Arizona, where she cared for her newborn granddaughter, Claire Rose. She spent three years in Phoenix where the family grew with the addition of her grandson, Brayden Joseph. In between caring for her beloved grandchildren, Claire welcomed many of her Seattle friends as they visited Arizona. While she loved being with her family, she wouldn’t have missed the one hundred and twenty degree days.
In January 2000, Brant’s job took the family to Sierra Madre, California, and Claire moved once again. She became a regular visitor to Disneyland and found great excitement in attending the plays, recitals, and school activities of her grandchildren. She also enjoyed many family vacations to Arkansas, Florida, Missouri, Mississippi, and Nevada.
In October 2003, the family moved again, this time to Brant’s hometown of Fort Smith, Arkansas. Claire was looking forward to her new life with Brant’s large family, but unfortunately, she became very ill soon after the move. She spent time in a beautiful retirement community until her illness progressed and the demands of her care forced her to spend her last few weeks in a nursing home. As always, Claire spent her days looking forward to the daily visits from her grandchildren. Hospice caregivers did a wonderful job of keeping Claire comfortable and free of pain, so she was able to pass peacefully.
Per her request, Claire was cremated and her ashes were laid to rest with her parents at Calvary cemetery in Seattle. A Seattle memorial service will be planned for a future date. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to Peachtree Hospice, 4300 Rogers Avenue, Suite 33, Fort Smith, Arkansas, 72903.
Derrick L. TIBBS
Born in Baytown, Texas on Jan. 22, 1954
Died on Feb. 4, 2004 and resided in Renton, WA.
cemetery: Hillcrest Burial Park
Born Dec. 22, 1954 in Baytown, Texas to Haron and Elouise Tibbs of Renton, WA. Derrick went to be with the Lord on Feb. 4, 2004. He is survived by his parents; son, Derrick Fisher and his wife Julie, Renton, WA; daughters: Cimonique Tibbs, Derricka Tibbs and Brandi Tibbs all of the Seattle area; brother: Curtis Tibbs and his wife Sharon, Kent, WA; sisters: Harolyn Tibbs-Moss, Tacoma, WA; Jill Tibbs, Everett, WA; and Julie Tibbs, Puyallup, WA; uncle: Haywood Gregory, Jr., WA; aunts: Maurice Wright, TX; Iona Faye Minix, CA; nieces and nephews: Scott, Harolyn, Shannon, Chelsie, Lauren, Nathan, Ceara, Eric, Kobe; special friend: Sheila Holmes and a host of many other relatives and friends.
Funeral service 1 PM Saturday, February 7, 2004 at Columbia Funeral Home. Interment 11 AM Monday, February 9, 2004, at Hillcrest cemetery, Kent.
Paul Joseph CONLEY
Born in Seattle, Washington on May. 2, 1923
Died on Dec. 19, 2003 and resided in SeaTac, WA.
cemetery: Tahoma National cemetery
Paul J. Conley, died Dec. 19, 2003, in Harborview hospital, Seattle, Wa
Paul was born May 2, 1923, in Seattle, to Joseph P. Conley and Elizabeth Dolan-Conley. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Mary Josephine Walsh and his brother Arthur Conley and his two sons Stephen L. Conley and Michael G. Conley. He is survived by his children, Paul J. Conley, Jr., Ann M. Conley, Mary M. Conley, Therese M. Conley, and Joseph G. Conley. He is also, survived by 5 grandchildren Celeste Escalera, Sonny Conley, Michael A. Conley, Lauren Conley, Kyle Conley and his two great grandchildren, Adrian and Gabriel Escalera
He graduated from Seattle Preparatory School in 1941. He was an honors Greek and Latin student. He was a 3 sport letterman, excelling in track, football and basketball. He loved sailing and in 1939, built his own 18’ Flattie (Geary 18) and raced it on Lake Washington. He served in the US Merchant Marine in World War II. He was a manager of Hertz Truck Leasing, also worked for Budget Rentals, and finally for Alpine Mfg.
He is a long time member of the Elks Club and the VFW. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Military Honors on Dec. 29, 2003, at 10:30 AM, at Tahoma National cemetery, Kent Washington.
Romeo Alcopra BUSTILLO Sr.
Born on Jun. 16, 1940
Died on Dec. 22, 2003 and resided in Seattle, WA.
cemetery: Washington Memorial Park
Romeo Alcopra Bustillo Sr. was born on June 16, 1940 on the Philippine island of Mindanao. He is the fourth child of six and the only son of Ponciana and Claudio Bustillo. His life was a story of familial devotion, humility, humor, music, and the love of God.
The only boy of a large family, he took on early responsibilities. As a teenager he became a “second father” to his sisters and sought jobs, such as shining shoes, to supplement the family income. He helped his beloved mother by dutifully looking after his sisters.
This commitment to family permeated all of Romeo’s life, and is fully manifested in his love for his children. Romeo worked tirelessly to bring his family to the U.S. He sought double shifts as a policeman and saved as much as he could for nine years. He gave up dreams of professional advancement to bring his family to the land of opportunity. He was driven by one thing: a better life for his children than the one he had.
Once in the U.S., he worked days and nights to support a large family. At home, he cooked, cleaned, and filled every role that needed to be filled for the sake of his children. He also took the time to counsel gently, patiently, and reasonably. He used humor to ease conversations and lighten hearts and minds. He unconditionally accepted his children for who they were and wanted to become. He said, “I love you” a lot. In a word, he was present as a father, physically and emotionally.
Romeo was rich in love, a humble man from humble beginnings who lived a simple life, filled with simple dreams. He found joy in the company of family and friends. He spoke from a place of easy wisdom, conveying an uncomplicated message of what mattered: family, friends, and being happy. He lived his life as if the everyday part of living—eating, singing, being with his grandchildren—was the grand part of life. He appreciated each moment and was fearless of the future. He joked and laughed often. He did not have much materially, but he readily gave of himself, his time, and whatever resources he had without expectations of anything in return.
Romeo was also a proud and deeply independent man, who loved to sing. Even though his children fervently offered to care for him, he chose to live on his own. He wanted to be near his children, sisters, friends, and the Bush Garden, where he often sang such karaoke songs as “Pretty Woman” and “Hawaiian Wedding Song.” His voice was and continues to be a gentle and resounding note in the din of life’s many distractions and demands.
Those who were blessed to know Romeo will attest to his personable and caring nature. Pare Romie, Papa Romie had a talent of being a friend to anyone. He was warm and inviting. He cared more for others than even himself. Much of his happiness rested in the happiness of his children.
Those who knew Romeo will also bear witness to his faith in an unconditionally loving, forgiving, warm, giving and gentle God. He developed his Catholic faith as an altar boy, finding peace in the company of priests and nuns and solace in the tranquility of the church. He quietly and steadfastly practiced his faith to the end.
Near the end of his days, he was surrounded by his family who prayed for him and sang to him. When it was time for him to go, he went gently, peacefully, and on his own terms, much the way he lived his life.
Romeo joined our Lord on Dec. 22, 2003. He is survived by his children Ariel, Miebeth and Bart, Romeo Jr. and Mary, Romson, Romel, Lizamie and Javier, and Rom Eliz; his grandchildren, Alejandro, Chriselda, Christian, Javier, Ciana, and Adyana; his first and last love, Betty; and his six sisters, Nita, Leticia, Nelda, Thelma, Elvira, and Rebecca and their families.
He will be dearly missed by all who were graced by his love.
Funeral mass 12 Noon Saturday, December 27, 2003, at Immaculate Conception Church Seattle. Interment Washington Memorial Park.
Jason G. STANLEY
Born in Pensacola, Florida on Apr. 12, 1974
Died on Dec. 12, 2003 and resided in Seattle, WA.
Jason was born on April 12. 1974 to James and Irene Stanley. He was welcomed by three older siblings; Michael. Gwen and Stacey. Jason became big brother to Gabe and Kimberly. The Stanley’s moved to Seattle Washington in 1986 where Jason established lifetime friendships. He was a quiet character who shared every circumstance in his life with his mom. Irene provided words of wisdom and Jason nodded his head as he looked on.
Jason spent his time eating, reading magazines, working and spiting game. Jason was a “bagger”; if you were in his presence he was cracking funnies. Although his jokes often told you the truth about yourself if he was bagging on you eventually, you joined in the laughter.
Jason very fond of kids, formed a special bond with Kimmie, Devon, Cassondra, Shanece and Jerimiyah. He would carry them on his shoulders, take them to the park and show them much love. Big brother Michael and Jason had a gap in age, but growing up they played football and Atari. Gabe and Jason were two peas in a pod. Where you saw Jason; Gabe was soon to follow. They would drive Irene crazy! If not Jason, she was chasing Gabe around the house with a broom while Jason chuckled. They lived their lives just like brothers should, always enjoying the others company. As a teen, Jason’s path curved and he met Mathis Hill, who dedicated nearly all of his time to keep Jason on the straight and narrow.
In 1991, Jason met Kina. Inseparable and often caught sneaking into each other’s windows, they built an everlasting love. Their relationship was complete October 22. 1992, with the birth of their son; Joshuia Jevon JaMarcus. Jason named and raised Jerimiyah with Kina and gave her daughter his mom’s name. On August 5, 1998, Jason had a daughter, named Kezyeah.
As Jason matured, he began to see life as a whole. He worked through life’s obstacles and decided to make positive changes. Not only did Jason get a job, he KEPT it!
Jason is survived by; his children, parents, two sisters, his brothers, two nieces, one nephew and a host of childhood friends like Bail, Otis and C-Dub to name a few. His sister Kimberly preceded him in death.
Vincent Alphonse LaSALLE
Born in Seattle, Washington on May. 5, 1916
Died on Dec. 14, 2003 and resided in Seattle, WA.
cemetery: Calvary Catholic cemetery
Known to many as “Buster”, our Dad was born in Seattle, May 3, 1916 to Alphonse LaSalle and Louise Polet. He attended Our Lady of Mt. Virgin School, graduated from Franklin High School in 1933, and attended the University of Washington 1933-3 5. In 1945 he married
Angeline Ambrosio and raised his family in the Rainier Beach area attending St. Paul Parish. After his beloved Angie passed away in 1980 he moved to West Seattle where he celebrated mass daily at Holy Rosary Church. He worked for Boeing Aircraft Company for 35 years as an expeditor, but was best known for his natural vocal talent and accomplishments as an Opera singer and as soloist for the St. James Cathedral for 20 years and the Carmelite Monastery for 40 years. During his opera career he performed regularly as lead tenor for the Seattle Civic Opera, the Piccolo LaScala Opera in Oregon, and the Peroni Opera Company. His repertoire included lead tenor roles in Pagliacci, Aida. LaBoheme, Cavalleria Rusticana, Rigoletto, LaTraviata, and Romeo et Juliet. Before leaving the stage in the 60’s to devote his voice to the church, he performed with choir and as soloist on local television programs. Dad was also known as a captivating storyteller, with wonderful stories of his childhood and years of performing
He was born into a family with great singing voices, like that of his father Alphonse, his uncle Michael, and his sister Evelyn and grew up hearing stories of the stage and the Grand Opera. Dad was groomed to be a musician from the time he was a little boy, playing the violin at age three. He became an accomplished tenor singer, with a magnificent lyric tone and strong vocal resonance. He was a -‘natural” as they say. Over the years we saw him perform and heard many stories about his singing experiences, like when he sang for Eleanor Roosevelt in 1938 and when, auditioning for the Chicago Opera he was in the great 1945 fire at the LaSalle Hotel in Chicago that killed 86 people. That experience convinced him to come home and dissuaded him from further pursuing a career beyond his family and Seattle stages. I remember that whenever he sang, Daddy turned heads away from the front of the church where the wedding or funeral or Mass was being celebrated. Ultimately, he preferred to stay back there rather than be on center stage and was always modest about his considerable talent.
And he always sang — constantly, it seemed. When Pam and I were little, in the 50’s he would have us vocalize the scales just like he did several times a day, to develop our musical ears and keep our vocal chords limber. We listened to opera on a big old Philips radio and a RCA phonograph that played 78 rpm records. Almost all of what we heard was Italian with a little French to maintain a sense of fairness. Dad had a great ear for voice quality and had convincing opinion on the various singers who dared to publicly display their voices, probably because he set such high standards – for himself as well as others.
I will speak as a son, and will only say about Dad’s relationship with Angie, our Mom and to Pam his daughter with whom he lived for the past ten years and to whom he passed on his vocal talent, that he loved them as only he could — intensely, bounding and spilling over at times, even childlike at times, but deep and passionate. As Buster, he introduced himself to Angie by squirting her with the garden hose as she was passing by. He loved her madly. He loved to buy white Gardenias for her auburn hair and loved her dancing and intuition and quiet intelligence. It was very hard for him after she passed away, much too young at 60.
And they worked hard to raise their family and gave constantly to help us succeed. He had a perfect attendance record at Boeing for over 30 years. He never complained. He just did his duty. His message to his grand children, Angela, Veronica, Francesca and Michael, each of whom he loved very much, was the same as it was to Pam and me: “Work hard. Be a leader. Be a champion.” And later, of course, he coupled those messages with some of the contradictory advice that only comes from years of great aspiration and the perspective that ultimately arrives when you have to live a life at the same time — “Do the best that you can. You can’t have everything you want. Trust in your talent. Trust in God.” Many Italians build that into the advice they pass on to their children: ‘Honore, Stima, Corragio:” and “Che Sara, Sara” If there is balance between those two dictums, there is both accomplishment and happiness.
This from Mary Starkebaum, one of the physicians who cared for Dad:
Addi….addio
You died so many times before
with such artistry
as Turiddu, Radames, Edgardo.
Now the real thing
is a rehearsal gone bad--
missed cues, lost lines--
a performance
for which you are unprepared.
La comedia non e finite.
Except Dad was prepared. As much as he loved life, he was at peace with God when he passed away. All the rest of the Grand Opera is insignificant when that has been achieved. And that makes us the most grateful in all of this.
Gar LaSalle
He is survived by his children, Gar LaSalle, M.D. and Pamela LaSalle Nim, their spouses Nina Ferrari LaSalle and Craig Heath Nim and four grandchildren, Angela LaSalle, Veronica Nim, Francesca LaSalle and Michael Nim and an extensive extended family from the Polet Family lineage.
His family requests that remembrances or contributions be directed to the Kenny Retirement Home, the St. Joseph Carmelite Monastery, or the American Diabetes Association.
