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Pammy Annette AVENT
Born in Seattle, Washington on Nov. 23, 1966
resided in Seattle, WA.
Born November 23, 1966 to Herbert L. Avent and Velma Harris in Seattle, WA.
She was a victim of the Green River serial killer in 1982 at the age of 16 years.
Predeceased is brother Ricky L. Harris. Surviving are parents Velma Harris of Seattle and Herbert L. Avent of Baltimore, MD; brothers Roosevelt Harris Jr., Maurice Harris, Searaun L. Ford and twin sister Tammy R. Avent, all of Seattle; half sisters Veronica Avent of Sacramento, CA and Cheryl Avent of Portland, OR; half brother Herbert L. Avent Jr. of Sacramento, CA; Aunts Phelma White of San Francisco, CA and Jeannine Thompson of Bremerton, WA, and numerous nieces and nephews.
“She did it her way”
Irma Ida COLE
Born in Seattle, Washington on Jan. 15, 1921
Died on Nov. 6, 2003 and resided in Tacoma, WA.
cemetery: Lakeview cemetery
Irmgard Ida Schoennauer COLE
Irma was born January 15, 1920 in Seattle, Washington to Arthur C.J. Schoennauer and Ida A. Schoennauer, nee Welk. She attended Trinity Lutheran School, Lincoln High School and graduated from the University of Washington in 1942 with a BA degree in Communications. In 1935 she joined the swimming team of the Washington Athletic Club and was a member of the 400 yard relay team, winning the National Championship in 1938. She worked for over 40 years in various departments of the Federal Government.
She is survived by 2 sons, Robert A. Cole of Appleton, Wisconsin and Arthur J. Cole of Huntsville, Alabama. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Seattle and later, Central Lutheran Church in Tacoma.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Central Lutheran Church, 409 N. Tacoma Ave., Tacoma, WA 98405.
Funeral service 1 PM Monday, November 10, 2003 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1200 10th Ave. E., Seattle with a graveside service at Lakeview cemetery immediately following.
Clara Mae DANIEL
Born in Vicksburg, Mississippi on Sep. 3, 1926
Died on Nov. 1, 2003 and resided in Seattle, WA.
cemetery: Hillcrest Burial Park
Sunrise-September 3, 1927
Sunset-November 1, 2003
Sister Clara Daniel was born in Vicksburg, Miss. to Oscar and Lillian Denton (both deceased). To this union were born two other children: one sister Mabel Marley and one brother Silas Denton (both preceded her in death).
Sister Clara was married
to James Daniel (deceased) and two sons Kirk & Don (deceased). Sister Clara received Christ at an early age. After moving to Seattle she united, with the Goodwill Baptist church (Pastor Norman Mitchell) and later a member of the New Direction Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Rev. Dr. Wilbert Reed Sr. and Pastor Matthew J. Thornton unto her passing. She loved her church. Sister Clara attended Sunday school, worked with the Senior Mission and sang in the Mass Choir and the Voices of New Direction. Sister Clara loved the Lord, loved to follow the church on engagements in and out of town and she loved Gospel Music. Sister Clara was a member of the Gospel Music Workshop of America (Seattle Chapter).
She leaves to cherish her memory her children; Eddie Denton, Robert Daniel, Eugene Daniel (wife Tina), Oscar Saint (wife Donna), Monique Daniel and Tressie Daniel; grand children: Danabo, Melzina, Melecia, Tricia, Trina, Ricky, Brandon, Ceara, Jerice, Nicole, Oscar Jr., Lee, Rachel, Desirea and a host of great-grandchildren; and two sisters-in-law, Alma Neal & Gladys of California.
Sister Clara enjoyed shopping, cooking, taking trips. She truly loved the Lord and all of his people. She was just a loving and outgoing person. We will miss her dearly!
Phyllis (Hartfield) SCHARR
Born in Japan on Feb. 25, 1954
Died on Nov. 24, 2003 and resided in Missoula, MT.
Started her journey Monday evening at 8:19 PM on the 24th of November with her children and friends at her side. At the time of her passing Phyllis was in Seattle on a business trip, and became ill from complications from a liver ailment. She was going through procedures with a transplant team to get a liver transplant, but unexpected complications occurred and she went into a deep coma on Sunday, November 23. It was a great loss to our community, as she was loved and respected by all that knew her. Her soft-spoken voice has been heard throughout Montana universities, colleges and reservations, speaking out in public and teaching health education in HIV/Hepatitis prevention. It was her hope that she made a stand about the seriousness of prevention of an unforgivable disease. Even in her final days, she was thinking how to use her own situation for others to learn from.
She was preceded in death by her husband LeRoy Scharr and her brother Peter Hartfield. Phyllis was born on February 25th, 1954 in Japan, as her father served in the U.S. Air Force as a Chief Master Sergeant, along with her 2 siblings. She was an enrolled Tribal Member with the Kuruk Tribe in California. She was often noted for her big heart and her love of beading, gardening and reading.
Phyllis leaves behind her mother and father, Morgan and Bernice Hartfield; her brother Tim Hartfield; her children Grace Ann Countryman, Dosia Nordlund, Abraham Hartfield, Juniper Hartfield and Heather Olsen-Ostermiller. She also leaves seven grandchildren as well as many friends from all over.
It was her wish to be cremated and scattered with her husband's ashes in the Spring when the flowers are blooming, in Montana. And with that, those wishes are being carried out.
It is our thought that Phyllis on that other side, with LeRoy, finally at peace, looking on with that one sided smile of hers.
Pat LUCCI
Born in Seattle, Washington on Jan. 25, 1917
Died on Nov. 28, 2003 and resided in Seattle, WA.
cemetery: Tahoma National cemetery
On November 28, 2003, Pat lost a short but valiant battle with cancer.
Born January 25, 1917 in Seattle, he grew up in South Park. He bravely served his country in World War II, earned numerous campaign ribbons and the Bronze Star. Pat loved helping his friends, enjoyed competition, card games, hunting and fishing, sports (especially baseball and golf at which he excelled), puzzles, newspaper word games and being outdoors. In later years he enjoyed working around construction sites with his son-in-law Jud. Most of all he cherished the times he spent with his family and friends.
He leaves behind his beloved family: wife of 61 years Gladys, son Pat and his wife Gayle, daughters Kathy Todd and her husband Jud and Kerry Lucci and her friend Bruce Bright; grandchildren Patrick, Jeff, James Lucci and Shannon Todd; great grandchildren Michael and Ethan Lucci; his sister Agnes Ianniciello, numerous in-laws, nieces, nephews and his many friends who were touched by his life.
Memorial Mass 11 AM Thursday, December 4, 2003 at St. Paul’s Church, Seattle. Private inurnment at Tahoma National cemetery, Kent, Washington. In Pat’s name, remembrances can be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society, St. Paul’s Parish, 5600 S. Ryan Street, Seattle, WA 98178.
Pat, we don’t know anyone who didn’t like you; we’re really going to miss you.
Patrick (Joe) Joseph McART
Born in Seatte, Washington on May. 13, 2003
Died on May. 13, 2003 and resided in Seattle, WA.
cemetery: Tahoma National cemetery
Patrick Joseph McArt (Joe)
passed away peacefully on April 30, 2003
He lived a full happy life with dignity, respect and compassion. Joe was born in Seattle and served with the U.S. Navy from 1963 to 1969 including a tour in Vietnam.
He is survived by his daughter Jan and son Patrick, his grandson Christopher, his brother Tom and sisters Patty, Catherine, Sally and Marge
A memorial service will be held at Columbia Funeral Home chapel on Tuesday, May 20, 2003 at 1 PM. A celebration of his life will follow at the Skyway VFW Hall, Post #7430 at 7421 So 126th, Seattle.
Arthur (Art) F. DROVETTO
Born in Seattle, Washington on Nov. 24, 1916
Died on May. 7, 2003 and resided in Seattle, WA.
cemetery: Veteran's Memorial cemetery
passed away peacefully in his home during the evening of May 7th after being overcome by lung cancer.
Arthur F. Drovetto was born November 24, 1916 in Roslyn, Washington to Anton and Mary Drovetto, the third of four sons. Art attended Franklin H.S. in 1933 and graduated from Cle Elum H.S. in 1935. After high school he attended Central Washington University (Ellensburg Normal School) on a basketball scholarship from 1935-36. He left school to assist the family after his father was disabled during a coal mine accident. Art worked in the mines for several years and then moved to Seattle to join the Seattle Police Department. During World War II he served in the Navy as a Seabee for 28 months, fighting battles on Midway and other South Pacific Islands. After the war he continued his career in law enforcement until his retirement in 1967 at a rank of Sergeant. After leaving the Police Department Art was appointed Executive Secretary of the Washington State Horse Racing Commission, where he continued his love and association with thoroughbred horses and the many wonderful people that make up the profession.
Art was married
to his beloved wife Pauline Zido for 52 years until her death in 1992. Following the death of Pauline he later met Nori Anderson who became his loving friend and companion until her death in September 2001. Art was known for his deep affection and kindness for all those around him and he always had a special place in his heart for family members, friends and work associates. Honor, loyalty, frugality and gentlemanly ways were among his best known characteristics.
Art had a love for entertaining friends at his home, working in the garden and playing golf at Jefferson, where he served as a course marshal for several years in exchange for free rounds of golf. After it became too difficult to play golf he took up swimming at the West Seattle Pool along with his good friend John Bellessa. He participated as a member of the Roslyn Eagles, VFW, Retired Police Officers Association, RAP, Foot Printers, and life member of the Nile Temple Shrine.
Art leaves to cherish his memory: brother Emil, nephew Joe Drovetto and his wife Laura and two boys Tony and Nick; niece Dina Drovetto and her husband Amr and their two children Montasir and Alia; nephew John Eckert; niece Sally Eckert, niece Emily Eckert and her husband Stephen and son Adam. He also leaves behind his good friend Governor Albert D. Rosellini Sr. and many other loving friends and loyal coworkers.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, May 13th, 1PM at the Columbia Funeral Home, 4567 Rainier Ave. S., Seattle, WA 98118. A military service and burial will be held on Wednesday, May 14th, 1PM at the Veteran’s Memorial cemetery of Roslyn.
Remembrances may be made to the Shriner’s Children’s Hospital, 911 W. 5th Ave., Spokane, WA 99204-2901.
Melvin Eugene GIBSON
Born in Snohomish, Washington on Nov. 11, 1913
Died on Apr. 28, 2003 and resided in Seattle, WA.
cemetery: Mt. Pleasant cemetery
Melvin E. Gibson, 89, of Seattle, died April 28, 2003 in a Seattle hospital.
Melvin had lived in Seattle for the past 13 years and was a pastor most of his life.
He is survived by his wife, Lola.
Felipa A. PADILLO
Born in Asingan, Pangisan, Philippines on May. 25, 1926
Died on Apr. 26, 2003 and resided in Seattle, WA.
cemetery: Asingan cemetery
Felipa Agpaoa Padillo, 76, of Seattle, WA, USA, died April 26, 2003 in Seattle.
She had lived in the Seattle area for over 25 years. She worked many years in Enviromental Services at local hospitals.
Felipa is survived by her son Paul Padillo and her daughter Anastacia Fabrigas.
Funeral Mass and burial will be in Asingan, Pangisan, Philippines.
Jerald Paul SAPIANO
Born in San Francisco, CA on Nov. 29, 1940
Died on Apr. 22, 2003 and resided in Seattle, WA.
cemetery: Holyrood Catholic cemetery
After a short but courageous battle with cancer, Jerry went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus on April 22, 2003. Left to mourn is his daughter Cindy (Mike) Harwood and their two children Breanna and Paige of Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, his son Joseph (Theresa Fielding) Sapiano of Seattle, Washington and daughter Jennifer Sapiano of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. His brother Edward Sapiano of Portland, Oregon, his former wife Gail Blewett of Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada and several nieces and nephews of San Francisco, California are also left to mourn. His parents Carmella and Joseph Sapiano and his sister Josephine (Charlie) Borg predeceased him.
Jerry was born and raised in San Francisco. He graduated from Balboa High School in 1958 and he spent most of his growing up years doing what he loved the most: rebuilding engines. He met and married
Gail Anderson and in 1963 he established Sapiano's Machine Shop.
In 1970 Jerry and his wife Gail moved to Kelowna, British Columbia where he owned and operated an automotive business, invested in real estate and raised his three children.
Jerry also lived and worked in Spokane for 15 years. After retirement he lived with his brother Ed in Portland and then his son Joe in Seattle.
It can be said that Jerry liked the simple things in life. He cherished working around his house, landscaping and doing home improvement projects. He liked to build models, tinker with cars and attend swap meets. But most of all he loved the sunshine. He loved being close to the water and enjoyed walking, hiking and biking. Regardless of the activity, Jerry was fairly laid back. He liked to relax and take it easy. He always found joy and contentment in whatever he did.
Although Jerry had a tremendous passion for cars and engine rebuilding, there was nothing that brought him more pleasure than spending time with family. He had a very strong sense of family and would do anything for anyone of them. He especially appreciated holidays, birthdays or reunions when the family could all be together. He loved spending time with his grandchildren Breanna and Paige. Many days were spent with them flying kites, playing at the beach, going for walks or simply cuddling on the couch reading to them.
Jerry had a deep love and commitment to those closest to him. He was a loving father, grandparent, brother and friend. He faced his cancer with humility, integrity, grace, strength and courage. He left behind an extraordinary legacy to all those who loved him. He will be sadly missed.
Frances Elaine Davis-MILLER
Born in Seattle, Washington on Apr. 24, 2003
Died on Apr. 24, 2003 and resided in Fairbanks, AK.
cemetery: Greenwood Memorial Park
Frances Elaine Davis-Miller, 68, left this world Saturday morning, April 19, 2003, at 5:03 AM, so she could be with the Lord on Easter.
Frances was born in Seattle on October 31, 1934. She attended schools there and shortly after graduating from high school she married
and moved to San Francisco. Frances remained there until 1970 when she moved to Anchorage with her son Frank and adopted daughter Teresa.
Frances later moved to Healy and worked at the now historic Healy Hotel on the Parks Highway. In June 1971 she went to work at the Clear (Air Force Station) NCO Club. In October Frances began working for the contractor at Clear, RCA OMS (Operation and Maintenance Services) as a clerk. Some years later she became a support specialist for ITT there. After 28 years, she retired in January 2001.
During her tenure at Clear she came to be known as "Miss Frances", a title she earned from her customers a the Clear mailroom and housing office. She provided service to any customer, whether inside or outside of working hours.
She enjoyed communicating with people more than anything else, besides riding people around in her limousine. She liked the thought of taking University of Alaska classes and was pursuing an associate degree from the rural college.
Her family said, "She will be forever missed, because she blessed her world with good humor and friendship and caring."
Immediate family preceding her in death were her sisters Sara Smith and Thelma Addison, Niece Nona Ferguson and great-nephew Michael Anthony Williams, Jr.
Frances was a beautiful woman, known for her good humor, strong friendships and caring soul. She was well known for her wonderful fashion sense and infectious smile. She enjoyed laughing and communicating with people more than anything else.
Frances is survived by her husband William Raymond Miller, Jr.; sons Frank Davis of Anchorage and Kenneth Davis and his wife Terri of Pittsburg, California; sisters Charlene Ferguson and Shirley Mayo, both of Seattle, and 9 grandchildren. She also leaves a number of nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, relatives and many, many friends across the country.
In addition to the main service and interment in the Seattle area there will be a Memorial Service on May 1, 2003 at 7:30 PM at the Anderson Lions Club and another Memorial Service on May 3, 2003 at 2:00 PM at the Corinthian Baptist Church, 1679 23rd Ave. in Fairbanks, Alaska. The Rev. M. J. Thomson will officiate.
