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Cris Lester HENRY
Born in San Diego, California on Nov. 1, 1948
Died on Apr. 5, 2003 and resided in Seattle, WA.
cemetery: Tahoma National cemetery
Cris (front) with two friends in Vietnam
Cris Lester Henry was born in San Diego November 1, 1948 and died unexpectedly at his home in Seattle on April 5, 2003.
In Cris’s younger days he was a pioneering competitive skateboarder and a serious bicycle racer. He served in the U.S. Army as a cryptographer from 1968 to 1970, serving a year in Vietnam. After his discharge, he earned his Bachelor of Science Degree at San Diego State University in 1972. After graduation, he worked as an Industrial Arts teacher at the California School for the Deaf in Riverside, teaching classes in American Sign Language.
In 1978 Cris moved to Seattle. He worked first at Todd shipyards, then at Washington Iron Works before moving into the field of industrial sales and purchasing. He spent many years at Acme Tool and Specialty and also at MacDonald-Miller. Cris took great pride in and was always enthusiastic about the work he did.
Cris enjoyed building models. He built and flew radio controlled gliders, then became interested in sailing model boats. He was a meticulous builder, spending hours perfecting his models. It was while sailing his models on Lake Washington that he developed an interest in canoeing. Cris owned two custom-made canoes and collected handmade wooden paddles. He joined Paddle Trails Canoe Club and paddled with them for the past three years. He also volunteered as a lifeguard during the Danskin Triathlons and he paddled for swimmers with a local triathlon club as well.
Another passion of Cris’s was cooking and baking, especially elaborate desserts, for which he was locally famous.
Cris was a generous man with great zest for life. He was a dear friend whose departure leaves a void that will never be filled.
Cris is survived by his cat Sal, a little yellow cat with a lot of attitude, who had been his companion since 1987, his close friend Sally Melcher Brandmarker, and by many friends and colleagues.
Urn committal service will be 11 AM Friday, May 30, 2003, at Tahoma National cemetery, Kent, Washington.
Gerard KANE
Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Dec. 20, 1942
Died on Apr. 5, 2003 and resided in Seattle, WA.
Born Dec. 20. 1942 in Philadelphia, PA to Patrick and Mildred Kane. Died April 5, 2003 at his home in Seattle. He was a 12 year employee of the Seattle Center as a guard at the #4 gate for the Sonics and T-Bird’s games and was a musician with the “Waxy Maxy” group, playing the guitar.
Surviving is his wife of 22 years, Carol LaVigne-Kane, brothers Emmett and Robert Kane, and sister Maryann Kaczarowski, all of Pennsylvania, 5 nephews, 2 nieces, 3 grand-nieces, companions Duncan and Cody and many friends.
There will be a visitation at Columbia Funeral Home on Saturday April 12, 2003 at 12 noon followed by a funeral service at 1PM.
Lourdes TIBAYAN
Born in Philippines on Apr. 29, 1913
Died on Apr. 5, 2003 and resided in Seattle, WA.
cemetery: Holyrood Catholic cemetery
89, of Seattle, died April 5, 2003. She was born in the Philippines, went to college and worked many years as a Home Economics Teacher in public schools in the Philippines. She had been in the U.S. and Seattle since 1976.
Beloved mother of Natividad Agustin, Celia Austria, Romeo Tibayan, Cynthia Maligawa and Ernesto Tibayan; sister of Adela Sambajon. Also over 19 grandchildren and over 21 great grandchildren.
Visitation Thursday 8:30 AM to 11 AM and Friday 2 PM to 8 PM at Columbia Funeral Home. Funeral Mass 10 AM Saturday, April 12, 2003 at St. Edward’s Catholic Church, Seattle. Interment Holyrood cemetery, Shoreline.
Brenda BYRD
Born in Wewoka, Oklahoma on Dec. 15, 1950
Died on Mar. 25, 2003 and resided in Seattle, WA.
Brenda was born in Wewoka, Oklahoma. She moved to Seattle, Washington in 1963. She attended Meany Middle School and graduated from Franklin High School in 1968. Brenda worked for the Pacific Northwest Bell Telephone Company for six years. She relocated to Los Angeles, California in 1974 where she worked for Southern Pacific Pipeline as an Executive Secretary for five years. She returned to Seattle in 1981.
Her mother preceded her. She is survived by her nieces and nephews Patrice Wright, Johnathan Wright, Yohonna Wright, Joshua King, Jarell King, and Claudia King; a daughter Tammy Renee Owens; sisters Roberta Byrd-Wright, Cheryl King, and Joyce Byrd; great niece Nadria Wright-Harris; grand kids Dana Burks, Crystal Burks, Brandon Burks, and Ayron Jones; a brother Stanley Byrd; father Roland S. Byrd, and step-father Herman Owens. She also leaves a host of friends, cousins, aunts and uncles. She’ll truly be missed.
“Bembi, no one’s going to LOVE you like I do!!!!!!!!
“SUGAA”
Boyd Leo FOSTER
Born in Little Fork, Minnesota on Sep. 30, 1919
Died on Mar. 7, 2003 and resided in Missoula, MT.
83, a long time Missoula area resident, died March 7, 2003 at his son’s home in Kent, Washington where he had lived the past 9 months. He was born September 30, 1919 in Little Fork, Minnesota and had lived in the Missoula and Kalispell areas for over 50 years. He worked most of his life as a truck driver.
Boyd is survived by his son Gus of Kent, WA; his brother Gerald (Skin) Foster of White Fish, MT and his sister Myrtle Fairchild of St. Paul, MN. He also leaves numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
No services are presently scheduled. Cremation.
Arrangements by Columbia Funeral Home in Seattle, Washington.
Chestina (Tina) LEWIS
Born in Little Rock, Arkansas on Mar. 10, 1920
Died on Mar. 13, 2003 and resided in Renton, WA.
cemetery: Mt. Pleasant cemetery
Born March 10, 1920 in Little Rock, Arkansas and passed away March 13, 2003 in Renton, Washington.
Chestina had lived in the King county area for over 46 years and worked many years as a cook in the health care industry.
Funeral services 1 PM Thursday, March 20, 2003, at Columbia Funeral Home in Seattle. Interment will follow at Mt. Pleasant cemetery, Seattle.
Edlane D. BONNEY
Born in Bellingham, Washington on Oct. 15, 1916
Died on Mar. 23, 2003 and resided in Seattle, WA.
cemetery: Calvary Catholic cemetery
Edlane Delbert Bonney, loving husband, father and grandfather passed away March 23, 2003 in Seattle, Washington at the age of 86 years. He was born October 15, 1916 in Bellingham, Washington to Delbert Jehu Bonney and Terrah Elizabeth Wilson. He was the 8th child of thirteen children raised in the farming community of Bellingham. Ed married
Catherine Jean Mulligan July 9, 1940 in Seattle, Washington. He was a dedicated husband with total commitment and devotion to Catherine Jean. July 9, 2003 would have marked their 63rd year of marriage. He loved the outdoors, especially fishing and hunting. A 4 handicap golfer in his earlier years, he was equally skilled at gardening, carpentry, and cooking. Ed held various church positions. He was an active fundraiser, member of the Knights of Columbus, and a multi-year winning baseball coach with St. Edwards' elementary school athletic programs. Ed was president of Dressel-Collins Fish Company from 1965 to 1999. He retired in 1999 to devote his full energies to the care of his wife Jean, who suffers from Alzheimer's disease. The sound of his laughter was contagious. His sense of humor will be missed by all.
He is survived by his wife Catherine Jean; his sons Daniel (Maryanne), Stephen, and Michael (Laura); and his grandchildren Amy, Michael, Jessica, Bryan and Shay. "LOVE YOU and MISS YOU POP"
Services will be held Friday, March 28, 2003, 10 a.m. at St. Edward's Church, 4213 South Orcas, Seattle. Memorials may be made to any Alzheimers research programs.
Jose David PINZON-OLIVA
Born in Los Angeles, California on Jul. 6, 1979
Died on Mar. 30, 2003 and resided in Kirkland, WA.
Jose Pinzon, 23, passed away March 30, 2003 at his home in Kirkland.
He had lived in the Kirkland area for the past 3 years and worked in parts construction in the marine industry.
Jose is survived by his parents, Alejandro Pinzon and Silvia Oliva-Ruiz and his brother Alex.
Jose is being transported to Mexico for services and burial in Detula, Jalisco.
Judith Kay McBRIDE
Born in Spokane, Washington on May. 3, 1950
Died on Jan. 31, 2003 and resided in Seattle, WA.
Judith McBride, 52, of Seattle died January 31, 2003.
Judith had lived in the Seattle area most of life and worked many years as a nurse (LPN) in Seattle hospitals.
She is survived by her husband Thomas, her son Robert Doolin, and her daughter Jaylynn Minker.
Mary Ellen (Fagan) MEZEK
Born in Tacoma, Washington on Apr. 17, 1918
Died on Jan. 31, 2003 and resided in Seattle, WA.
cemetery: Greenwood Memorial Park
Mary Ellen (Fagan) MEZEK
84, died January 31, 2003. Born April 17, 1918. Beloved mother of Jerry (Lois) Mezek. Also 3 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren. Loving sister of Rodney Fagan of Palmdale, CA, Eleanor (Terry) Edwards of Hayward, CA and John Fagan of Federal way. Also numerous nieces and nephews. preceded in death by her husband Frank and her son Tom; her parents Lulu and Walter; her brothers Philip, Paul and Robert and her sister, Marjorie.
Mary retired from Boeing in 1985 and was an active member of St. Paul Parish in Seattle.
Vigil service 7 PM Monday, February 3, at Columbia Funeral Home. Memorial Mass 11 AM Tuesday, February 4, 2003, at St. Paul Catholic Church. Private inurnment Greenwood cemetery, Renton.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Holy Childhood Society c/o St. Paul Parish, 5600 S. Ryan, Seattle, WA 98178.
David A. DURAN
Born in Carlsbad, New Mexico on Feb. 27, 1963
Died on Jan. 28, 2003 and resided in Auburn, WA.
David Allen Duran, 39, of Auburn, passed away January 28, 2003 in Auburn.
David is survived by his parents Alejandro and Anatalia Duran, 3 brothers and 3 sisters.
Pierre Marshall BEAUMONTE
Born in Seattle, Washington on Jul. 10, 1935
Died on Jan. 28, 2003 and resided in Seattle, WA.
cemetery: Tahoma National cemetery
Went home to our Lord January 28, 2003.
Born in Seattle, he went to St. Mary’s and attended Garfield High School. He served 4 years in the Navy and played football for the Oakland Raiders farm team in the 1960s. He later ran the Beaumonte Construction Co. in Rainier Beach.
He leaves behind a long time loving friend, Lucille Fisher, his brother Dr. Andre Beaumonte and his sister Frances Hargrove of Tacoma. He also leaves 3 uncles, 3 aunts and dozens of cousins, nieces and nephews.
Committal service with military honors 1:30 PM Wednesday, February 5, 2003, at Tahoma National cemetery, Kent. Arrangements by Columbia Funeral Home.
