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William G. Urlevich Sr. passed away unexpectedly on September 5th, 2020 in Seattle at the age of 77. William, otherwise known as "Big Bill," is survived by his wife Lauree Urlevich (nee Riefflin) and his son William G Urlevich, Jr. He is predeceased by his brother, Mike Urlevich. Bill was born December 21st, 1942 in West Seattle to Gasper and Julia Urlevich. He graduated from West Seattle High School in 1962 and also attended Olympic Junior College. He and Lauree were...

Joan Marie Carlson was born Aril 13, 1938 in Portland, Oregon to Arthur A. Carlson and Theodora G. Goodrich. They lived in Lake Oswego, Oregon, until her parents divorced. Her mother enrolled her in St. Helen’s Hall, an Episcopal day school for girls. She completed the eighth grade and transferred to Washington High School. During her junior year she received an American Field Service fellowship to spend a summer in West Germany. Joan was awarded a full four-year scholarship at...

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Anne Elizabeth (Betty) Sward, 96, died July 29, 2020. The day before her death the family was able to be with her to say goodbye. Born in Seattle of Swedish parents, Carl and Hedvig Sward April 3,1924 at Waverly Place east of Queen Anne. In 1932 her parents “exchanged” houses (no money changed hands) and moved to West Seattle! She attended Lafayette Grade School, James Madison Junior High, and West Seattle High School Class of 1942. She attended Seattle Pacific College for one...

Lifelong Seattleite Dorothy Wicklund passed away peacefully at home on July 14 at the age of 93. She was born at Seattle’s Providence Hospital to Harry and Amalia Webb, the first of three children. In 1944 she graduated from West Seattle High School. She married Carl Wicklund in 1950 and they raised three children, Don, Janis, and Ken. The family spent summers camping and enjoying the family beach cabin on Vashon/Maury Island.    Dorothy had lifelong friends...

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It very difficult to describe a person’s life in a few short words.  Hopefully, by describing some things, the spirit of PATRICIA ANN CHICHESTER will be better understood. It is after all, her spirit that so deeply impacted anyone she knew.    Patricia was born on December 15, 1938 in Sheridan Wyoming, youngest daughter to Oscar and Mabel Turley (Mason). She was sister to middle son, Jack and eldest daughter, Phyllis.  Pat grew up in ranching and farming life....