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Enge, David Wednesday, 08 Sep 2004
David Christopher Enge died Sept. 8 at his home in Dash Point. He was 49.
He was born June 1, 1955 in Seattle.
He graduated in 1973 from Thomas Jefferson High School and attended Green River Community College.
He was employed at Summit Trading.
His interests included pottery, drawing and painting, carving, fishing and gardening.
Survivors include his mother, Shannon Cole Anderson of Federal Way; a brother, Paul Enge of Seattle; sisters Kelly Koppmann of Pleasanton, Calif., and Lynn Clark of Seattle, and an uncle, Fred Enge of Orcas Island. He was preceded in death by his father, Herman Enge, Jr.
The family suggests that remembrances be made to Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium, 5400 N. Pearl St., Tacoma, WA 98407; Dash Point/Browns Point Fire Department, 4815 Wa-Tau-Ga Ave. NE, Browns Point, WA 98422; or Franciscan Foundation Hospice, P.O. Box 1502, Tacoma, WA 98401.
Weigel, Joseph Tuesday, 31 Aug 2004
Joseph B. Weigel of Federal Way died Aug. 31. He was 87.
He was born May 14, 1917, in Napoleon, N.D. He was a south King County-area resident since 1963 and spent winters in Apache Junction, Ariz.
He was a 15-year employee of Puget Sound Power & Light (now Puget Sound Energy), retiring from building maintenance in 1981.
Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Weigel, of Des Moines; sons Larry Weigel of Federal Way and Clarence Weigel of Des Moines; daughters Helen Roshau and Gladys Madsen of Auburn, and Marge Bauman of Puyallup; a sister, Agatha Mitzel of Bismark, N.D.; and eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral Mass was conducted Sept. 3 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, followed by burial at Gethsemane cemetery in Federal Way. Arrangements were by Yahn and Son Funeral Home in Auburn.
The family suggests that memorials be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 12721 30th Ave. NE., No. 101, Seattle, WA 98125, or to Wesley Homes, 815 S. 216th St., Des Moines, WA 98198.
Edwards, Martin Sunday, 22 Aug 2004
Martin Edward Matthews died Aug. 22 at his home in Auburn. He was 46.
He was born Jan. 12, 1958 in Vancouver, Wash. He married
Lori Kay Wagner in 1977 in Biloxi, Miss.
He served in the Air Force. Since 1981, he was an electronic technician at Boeing.
He enjoyed robotics, electronics and computer programming, and was a member of the Seattle Robotics Society.
Survivors include his wife, Lori Matthews of Auburn; daughters Tara Lynn Matthews of Auburn and Ashley Nichols of Pullman; his mother, Zella May Matthews of Yelm; brothers Roger Matthews and Ronald Matthews; and sisters Marjorie Lewis, Marilyn Cox, Barbara Matthews, Carol Matthews, Karen Henricksen and Melodie Wulfekuhle.
A memorial service was held Aug. 26 at Yahn and Son Funeral Home in Auburn. Inurnment was at Mountain View cemetery in Auburn.
Woodruff, George Saturday, 21 Aug 2004
George A. Woodruff of the Auburn West Hill area died Aug. 21 in Seattle.
He was 70.
He was born Nov. 13, 1933 in Crook, Colo..
He served as an Air Force airman, earning a National Defense Service Medal and a Good Conduct Medal.
He retired in 1994 as a mechanic with Seattle Packaging. He was a member of the National Rifle Association and Veterans of Foreign Wars.
Survlvors include a son, Jerrod Dean Woodruff of Graham, and a daughter, Kimberly Lovvik of Start Up; his mother, Nora Woodruff; sisters Joanne Tonkin of Seattle and Jessie Tresch of Kent; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary, in 1991.
Inurnment was at Tahoma National cemetery. Arrangements were by Yahn and Son Funeral Home in Auburn.
The family requests that memorials be made to cancer research.
Mahoney, Lucille Thursday, 29 Jul 2004
Lucille Mahoney, 84, a former Federal Way resident, died July 29 in Longview.
She was born on Sept 18, 1919 in Seattle to William H. “Harry” Hicks and Mabel Ellen Stott.
She lived in Federal Way and Des Moines following her retirement until 2000. She graduated from Lincoln High School in Seattle and the University of Washington. She worked for the Army Corps of Engineers at Fort Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska during World War II.
She met and married
Francis Mahoney while stationed in Alaska. They settled in Seattle.
She worked for 25 years for the Seattle school district as a secretary and later in the Student Placement Center.
Survivors include two of her children, Mary Mahoney of Nevada City, Calif. and Bill Mahoney of Longview, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death in 2002 by her third child, Neil Mahoney of Edmonds, and in 1985 by her husband.
At her request, there will be no service. Remembrances may be made to: Community Home Health and Hospice, P. O. Box 2067, Longview, WA 98632.
Leverette, Robert Thursday, 08 Jul 2004
Robert Eugene Leverette, died July 8 at his home. He was 44.
He was a longtime Federal Way resident until moving to Edgewood eight months ago.
He managed the body shop at Bill Pierre Ford in Lake City and was an airbrush painter.
Survivors include his son, Jesse; sisters Susan Leverette Bagley and Sandy Leverette; and his father, Elwood. He was preceded in death by his mother, Joy.
Memorial services were held July 15 at St. Columba Episcopalian Church in Kent.
Rumpel, Gary Monday, 22 Sep 2003
Longtime south King County resident Garry Rumpel died Sept. 22 at his home in Federal Way. He was 47.
He was born Aug. 25, 1956 in Hermiston, Ore., and was a 1974 graduate of Borah High School in Boise, Idaho. He was baptized in 1972 at Calvary Baptist Church in Boise.
Survivors include his parents, Richard and Daisy Rumpel of Federal Way; a brother, David Rumpel of Renton; and a sister, Sandy Rumpel Bisom of Kent.
Private family ceremonies were held Sept. 27 at Mountain View cemetery in Auburn. Arrangements were by Yahn and Son Funeral Home.
McCarthy, Christopher Friday, 12 Sep 2003
Christopher John McCarthy died Sept. 12 at his home in Federal Way. He was 29.
He was born March 24, 1974 in Renton and graduated from Federal Way High School and Western Washingotn University. He was a computer technician.
Survivors include his parents, Larry and Linda McCarthy of Federal Way; a sister, Erin Reinhart of Seattle; and grandparents Frank and Lillian Walisch of Vancouver, Wash. and Golda McCarthy of Ferndale.
Arrangements are by Yahn and Son Funeral Home.
King, Walter Sunday, 03 Aug 2003
Walter Peery King died Aug. 3, 2003, in Federal Way. He was 88.
He was born Nov. 24, 1914, in Buhl, Idaho. He lived in the Vancouver area, beginning in 1938, until his recent move to Federal Way.
He attended George Fox University, worked in construction as a contractor and was a manager for Evergreen Rentals and Earl Kelly’s Buffet. He also was a World War II veteran and a former cook for the Vancouver Veterans Administration Hospital. In addition, he was a maintenance supervisor for Vancouver First Friends Church and managed Twin Rocks Friends Camp, where he was a pastor for Friends Church. He was a member of many Christian organizations, including the Clark County Holiness Association.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Myrtle; daughters Shirley Tunsen of Everett, Sharon Sullivan of Federal Way and Linda Edwards of Arlington, Wash.; a son, Bill of Poulsbo; a sister, Maxine Larsen of King Hill, Idaho; 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Burial with military honors was Aug. 8 at Willamette National cemetery in Portland, Ore. A memorial service was Aug. 9 at Vancouver First Friends Church. Evergreen Staples Funeral Chapel was in charge.
The family suggests memorials be sent to Twin Rocks Friends Camp, P.O. Box 6, Rockaway Beach, OR 97136.
Caudle, Twylla Wednesday, 30 Jul 2003
Twylla Caudle, Des Moines resident
Twylla Magel LaViolette Caudle of Des Moines died July 30 in Seattle.
She was 66.
She was born Nov. 30, 1936, in Bismark, N.D.
She attended St. Mary’s Catholic School in Seattle and Federal Way High School.
She married
Dale H. Caudle in 1953.
She is survived by her husband; sons Randy Caudle of Milton, Cary Caudle of Federal Way and Lloyd Caudle of Kent; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Aug. 6 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Federal Way. Burial will be at Gethsemane cemetery in Federal Way.
Arrangements are by Yahn and Son Funeral Home.
May, Ruth Monday, 28 Jul 2003
Ruth L. May, 86, a former Federal Way resident, died July 28.
She was born Sept. 29, 1916. She graduated in 1935 from West Seattle High School and attended two years of business college.
She worked at the Bon Marche for 19 years and was a 40-year Federal Way resident until moving to Eatonville less than three years ago.
Survivors include her children, Beverly Ruth Truva of Eatonville, Karen Sims of Billings, Mont. and Christi Bennington of Richmond, Va.; six grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank.
Services were held Aug. 4. Arrangements were by Bonney-Watson Washington Memorial Funeral Home.
Kidwell, James Sunday, 27 Jul 2003
James Glenn Kidwell died July 27 in Federal Way. He was 76.
He was born Jan. 12, 1927, in Seattle and lived his entire life in the Seattle and Federal Way area. After graduating from O’Dea High School, he entered the Army and served two years in the Korean War.
He was instrumental in the formation of the Federal Way Boys and Girls Club. He served as the organization’s president. He also was a former candidate for the Washington Legislature.
He was an electrician and worked in civil service until retiring at the age of 62. During his retirement, he was devoted to caring for his wife, Shirley, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s shortly after his retirement.
Survivors include his wife; children Michael Kidwell and Melodie Grigsby; and a sister, Mary Lee.
At his request, services were private.
The family suggests memorials be made to Alzheimer’s Association, 12721 30th Ave. NE., Suite 101, Seattle, WA 98125.
