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Karlee Mack Brown
Karlee Mack Brown passed away on Thursday, Dec. 31. She was born in Portland Ore. on April 21, 1934 to Theodore and Thelma (Shorthill) Ripp. She was a past resident of Ephrata, and spent the early years of her first marriage there. She had eight children. she worked in several area establishments, includig Lee's Twin Cafe, The Ephrata Drug Soda Shoppe, The Pastime Tavern, The Basin Street Inn, and Dusty's In and Out. She moved to Reno, Nev. after her first marriage ended in 1973. She had been working as a wiatress in several area casinos. Her last place of employment was Rail City Casino.
Her second Husband, Carl Brown, her first husband, Albert P. Mack., a nephew, and a grandson, preceded her in death.
She is survived by her eight children; John Mack, Victor Mack, Albert Mack, of Ephrata. Peggy and ken Long of Davenport. Ted Mack of Soaplake, Paula and Dennis Velkinburghof Ephrata, David Mack of Ephrata, and Karl and Roxanne Mack of Ephrata, 20 grandchildren and 6 great-granchildren. In addition she is survived by her sister and brother in lawSharon and Les Swingle of Livingston, Mont. a brother and sister in law, Victor and Dodi mack of Kingman Ariz., 14 nieces and nephews, and numerous freinds in Wash. and Nev.
It seems so sad that we must part,
With so many things left unsaid in our heart,
The hurt, the painof our dark past,
The unspoken promises that didn't last,
And while our love could not your pain ease,
We pray, at last Mom, that you have found peace.
Kjell Johan Abrahamsen
Kjell was born in Seattle June 28, 1955 and passed away at Evergreen Hospice in Kirkland last Monday with Mary Wilson at his side. He graduated from Ingraham High School in 1973 and was a member of the varsity football team. He went on to Everett Community College where he also played football for two years, subsequently transferring to Western Washington University and graduating in 1979 with a degree in history.
After graduation, he went crab fishing for two years in Alaska. For the last 24 years Kjell worked in the aerospace and defense industry, his last position being at Raytheon as a Senior Financial Analyst.
Kjell was a great sports enthusiast and especially enjoyed water skiing, coaching youth football, attending Mariner, Seahawk and Husky football games and following all of Western's teams. In addition, he had become dedicated to working out and physical conditioning. Descriptions of Kjell include: exuberant, unique and fun-loving, boisterous Norwegian.
In early June, Kjell was diagnosed with melanoma cancer and although he battled fiercely he and his medical treatments could not stop the rapid progression of the disease. His spirit during this time remained upbeat and positive, always acknowledging his condition when asked as, "I'm good." Kjell was supported and loved by his family and wonderful friends who stood by him during this time. He will be profoundly missed.
Kjell was preceded in death by his father, Carl A.J. Abrahamsen and his nephew David Landis Folkins, Jr.
Kjell is survived by his beloved son, Kaare Johan Abrahamsen, age 7, his proudest achievement, and also known as "mini me" of Moses Lake; mother Margaret Abrahamsen of Seattle; brother Ole and his wife Candace Abrahamsen of Camano Island; sister Carla and her husband David Folkins, Sr., and niece Dana Margaret Folkins of Seattle.
On Aug. 27 Kjell Abrahamsen and Mary Wilson were blessed by the church as husband and wife. Kjell is also survived by Mary and her children: Nick, Mandy, Max, Jack, Joey and Luke of Seattle.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Ballard First Lutheran Church, 2006 N.W. 65th, Seattle. A reception will follow. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, Western Washington University, Evergreen Hospice and Ballard First Lutheran Church.
Arrangements by Wiggins & Sons.
Private internment at Crown Hill cemetery.
Anyone wishing to send a memory of Kjell to his son, Kaare, for his memory book can do so by mailing mementos to 2700 Marina Drive, Moses Lake, WA 98837.
RALPH FIELDS
Ralph Fields, 78, of Ellensburg died Dec. 29, 2004, at home following a three month battle with cancer.
He was born in Hancock County, Tenn., to Molly Elizabeth and Lee Gross. He came to Ellensburg at the age of 5 when his mother married
Ernie Fields. He was raised in Ellensburg. During his employment years he worked as a mechanic for Greyhound, Rex Rice Studebaker, Rathbun Implement Company and the city of Ellensburg, from which he retired.
He was an active longtime member of the Moose Lodge #494 in Ellensburg.
Ralph was preceded in death by his wife, Gwyla, in 1993. He is survived by his dear, close friend, Arvilla Bahn; sons, Ralph Edward (Loretta) Fields of Yakima; grandsons, Kevin Fields of Walla Walla, Jeff Fields of Oregon and Billy (Claire McCulloch) Hutton of Richland; granddaughters, Traci (Chad) Bennett of Ellensburg and Beth Dolezal of Spokane; stepson, Doug (Linda) Rehaume of Ellensburg; stepdaughter, Vicky (Randy) Campbell of Yreka, Calif.; and several great-grandchildren.
Private burial will be at IOOF cemetery. A celebration of life will be held at noon today at the Ellensburg Moose Lodge, 206 N. Main St., Ellensburg. A lunch provided by Moose members will follow.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hospice Friends, 302 E. Second Ave., Ellensburg.
Arrangements are by Affordable Funeral Care.
ALBERT IMHOFF
Albert "Al" F. Imhoff, 84, of Ellensburg died unexpectedly Dec. 31, 2004, at Kittitas Valley Community Hospital.
Al was born Dec. 23, 1920, in Hebron, N.D., to Adam and Wilhemina (Fink) Imhoff.
In 1940, Al married
Dolores Streitmatter in Wibaux, Mont. Al and Dolores have lived in the Ellensburg area since 1941. Al worked for Central Washington University as a steam engineer for 27 years. Al enjoyed horseback riding with Dolores as well as bowling and meeting with his friends for a cup of coffee.
Al is survived by his wife, Dolores, of Ellensburg; son, Lowell (Linda) Imhoff of Ellensburg; daughter, Linda (Rick) Williams of Seattle; brother, Otto (Frieda) Imhoff of Billings, Mont.; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A private family graveside is planned for Jan. 8. A memorial service will be held Jan. 8 at 1 p.m. at Good Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church on Brick Road in Ellensburg. Memorials may be made to a charity of ones own choice.
Steward & Williams Tribute Center is in charge of arrangements.
GRADY KIRKHAM
Memorial service for Grady H. Kirkham, 83, of Ellensburg, who died Dec. 11, 2004, will be at 2:30 p.m. Jan. 8 at the Calvary Baptist Church on the Vantage Highway. A celebration of life will be followed by a reception.
Grady was cremated and inurned at Tahoma National cemetery in Kent with military honors.
Arrangements by Affordable Funeral Care.
JORDAN CARLSON
Jordan Marie Carlson died Dec. 9, 2004. She was born June 26, 2004, the daughter of Jason and Kayla Carlson.
Dec. 9 was a very sad day for Jason and Kayla, the parents of Jordan, and all the people who knew her. Jordan brought so much joy and happiness to us all. Jordan was a wonderful little girl who loved the outdoors.
In her short time with us Jordan got to have a dog named Kirby, ride a pony with mom and dad, go on vacation to Jackpot, Nev., and make Christmas cookies before she passed. Although she will be missed tremendously by a lot of people, Jordan is in heaven watching over us and waiting until the day we meet again. Jason and Kayla will love her always.
A fund has been set up in Jordans memory with the Washington SIDS Foundation. Donations may be sent to Washington SIDS Foundation, 4639 Sunnyside Ave., North Suite #348, Seattle, WA, 98103.
MARCLYN MCLANE
Marclyn "Marci" McLane, 70, died Jan. 4, 2005 at her Cle Elum home, following a strong battle with cancer.
Viewing will be held at Cascade Funeral Home in Cle Elum on Monday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. followed by a funeral service, with a gathering of friends afterwards at the family home. A complete obituary will follow. Cascade Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
CAROLYN GISI
Carolyn Gisi, 87, died Jan. 15, 2005, at St. Mary Medical Center in Walla Walla.
She was born Aug. 21, 1917, in Rugby, N.D., to Steven and Elizabeth Fronk Axtman. She attended schools in North Dakota.
On June 23, 1941, she married
Michael Gisi at the Catholic Church in Balta, N.D. During World War II while her husband was overseas, she supported the war effort by working for Boeing in Seattle.
After the war Michael and Carolyn spent a short time in Bird Island, Minn., then returned to establish the family farm near Pillsbury, N.D. Michael and Carolyn always worked together as a team and Carolyn was an important part of the farm operation and was one of the "best wheat truck driver in the county." After 21 years of farming the family moved to Ellensburg and there worked together again as a team where they developed a real estate investment company.
Michael and Carolyn moved to College Place in 1994 to be near family. Carolyn especially enjoyed crafts, playing pinochle, braiding rugs, Christmas with her family and above all, giving and sharing with her grandchildren. She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church.
Carolyn is survived by her husband, Michael, at the family home; daughter, Pamela Gisi of Mill Creek; son, Dennis D. (Christine) Gisi of Walla Walla; sister, Eva Waller of Seattle; brother, Randy Axtman of Bismark, N.D., and Raymond Axtman of Snohomish; grandchildren, Michelle Gisi of Hilliard, Ohio, Douglas, Kathryn and Robert Gisi of Walla Walla; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Rose Goetz and Isabelle Bell; and brothers, John, Fred and Nick Axtman.
A rosary will be said at 5 p.m. Jan. 20 at Chapel of Herring Funeral Home with Sister Sharon Bongiorno officiating. A funeral mass will be at 9:30 a.m. Jan. 21 at St. Patrick Catholic Church with Father Patrick Kerst presiding. Vault interment will follow at Mountain View cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Christian Aid Center.
Herring Groseclose is in charge of arrangements.
MARIAN O'BANNON
Marian "Sally" Emma O'Bannon, 91, of Ellensburg died Dec. 20, 2004, at Kittitas Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center.
She was born in Tacoma on Oct. 12, 1913, to Cora and William O. Wragge.
She was married
to Click O'Bannon in 1937 in Tacoma, and together they ran the Silver Springs Lodge on Chinook Pass. After selling the lodge they moved to Ellensburg to operate a dude ranch at Elk Heights. Marian also worked at a number of restaurants around the valley. She always enjoyed meeting and visiting with people. Marian enjoyed her many animals especially her Appaloosa horses.
Marian was preceded in death by her husband; parents; brother, Bud Wragge; and nephew, Larry Wragge. She is survived by her sister, Virginia Ottley; sister-in-law, Dorothy Wragge; nephew, Bill Wragge; and niece, Reanna Randall; five great-nieces and nephews; and six great-great-nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or to Hospice Friends. No services are planned at this time.
CHRISTOPHER PALO
Christopher Douglas Palo, 37, died Jan. 19, 2005.
He was born Nov. 8, 1967.
A memorial service will be held Jan. 24 at 11 a.m. at the Christian & Missionary Alliance Church.
Steward & Williams Tribute Center is in charge of arrangements.
ALLEN FORENPOHAR
Allen M. Forenpohar, 61, died at his Cle Elum home on Feb. 2, 2005.
Allen was born Nov. 12, 1943, in Ellensburg.
He is survived by his mother, Margaret (Bannister) Forenpohar; siblings, Vernon Forenpohar of Cle Elum, John "Jack" Forenpohar of Lake Cle Elum and Marjorie Bunger of Issaquah; his children, Joyce Graham of Tumwater, Cheryl Forenpohar of Port Ludlow and Pamula Winter of Lake Cle Elum; and two grandchildren.
A family gathering will be held at a later time.
Cascade Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
DUSTIN FOOTE
Dustin Thomas Foote, 22, died early Feb. 8, 2005, near Snowmass, Colo., where he succumbed to a rare type of bacterial meningitis. He checked into the Snowmass Hospital Monday evening with flu-like symptoms. Though he was given the best care, he slipped into a coma and died early Tuesday morning.
Dusty was born in Ellensburg July 27, 1982. He grew up in the Kittitas Valley, graduated from Ellensburg High School in 2000, and went on to Central Washington University where he planned to graduate this spring with a degree in recreation and tourism.
Dusty grew up on Wilson Creek Road and got from his parents a love of the outdoors. He loved fishing, mountain biking and skiing. In high school Dusty traveled throughout the United States participating in the LifeSmarts program. He also played tennis, taught skiing and worked at the Palace Cafe. At CWU his love of casinos, vacation time and revelry led him to pursue a recreation and tourism major. He also coached youth soccer, played intramural sports and continued to ski and work at the Palace Cafe where he progressed from dishwasher to being one of the only male servers.
At the time of his death, Dusty was interning at Snowmass in Aspen, working at a restaurant, tending bar and getting in as many powder days as possible.
Dusty will be missed by everyone who had the good fortune to know him. He touched many lives in a positive way. Dusty had a way of making people feel comfortable around him, no matter how they knew him. His openness, his sense of humor and his innate goodness defined Dusty.
There was nothing Dusty wanted so much as a family of his own, with kids who he could play with, teach and learn from. The saddest thing about Dustys death is how clearly we can see the growth and potential of the man he was becoming, the father that he would have been, and the friend, brother and son that we miss so much.
If there is a lesson to be taken from Dustys life it is that success isnt something one must grapple and struggle and push for. Dusty was getting there an entirely different way through loyalty to friends and family, a healthy appetite for fun, hard work in endeavors that he enjoyed and a true and good heart that led him. Dusty was amiably shuffling toward success as a person and enjoying himself along the way.
He is survived by his mother, Nanci; sisters, Kathleen, Karen and Kristie; their families; and numerous families in the valley that consider Dusty a surrogate son. He was preceded in death by his father, Tom Foote, Dustys role model as a father and as a man.
Dusty's remains were cremated and his ashes will be spread on the bike trails he and his dad loved to ride together. He and Tom are happily riding together again.
A celebration of Dustys life will take place Feb. 13, in the CWU SUB Theater room on the second floor of the SUB. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Dustin T. Foote Memorial Fund at any U.S. Bank.
