All Obituaries

Faye Dreher (Selma), 89, passed away peacefully at Valley Medical Hospital on the evening of Friday, March 8th, 2019 with her daughter, Glenda Hicks, by her side. Faye was born in Bodcaw, Arkansas on September 27th, 1929 to Dora Bernice Browning and William P. Holloman who preceded her in death. She grew up in Texarkana, Texas and moved to Monterey, California at age 15. She graduated from Monterey Senior High School in 1949. Her nickname was “Sammy.” Faye worked in retail. She...

On Friday, February 8, 2019, Charles Columbus Gibbs, loving husband,  father, and grandfather passed away suddenly at age 75. Charles was born on September 14, 1943, in Golconda, IL to Edgar and Estelle (Yates) Gibbs. He was the fifth of seven children. He, with his first wife Shirley (Fowler) Gibbs and their two children, Sherry and Eric, moved from Golconda to Seattle in 1973. He enjoyed spending time with his family hunting, fishing, and camping.  He was actively involved with...

Patricia North Stamets passed away Friday, March 1, 2019, at the age of 93. Patty brought joy and happiness to all the lives she touched. West Seattle resident Patricia (Patty) North Stamets was born August 13, 1925, in Seattle, Washington to Dr. Charles Quay North and Charlotte Davis North. She grew up in West Seattle with her 5 siblings. Patty attended West Seattle High School. She attended the University of Washington for 3 years majoring in English Literature until she married William...

Dr. Douglas Hom, age 69, passed away the morning of Friday, January 25, 2019. He suffered a heart attack while skiing and, after a week-long struggle at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, died peacefully, surrounded by family. Doug was born July 26, 1949, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Dr. Leong “Lee” and Syen “Sunny” Hom. He was the eldest of four boys and, although the competition was stiff, the most adventuresome troublemaker of the lot. During his youth in...

Our "lucky penny" Angel   Sharon L. VanHoutte, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, brought joy and happiness to all lives she touched. Shortly after her 61st birthday Sharon peacefully passed away on February 20, 2019, and went to heaven where she will live eternally with her savior. Sharon lived her entire life in West Seattle. She met the love of her life, Curt, and married in 1979.  They had two children, Shawna, and Ryan, whom she loved and...

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Catherine (Rina) Tarabochia, beloved wife and mother, died peacefully surrounded by her family on February 13, 2019 and entered into Heaven to join our Savior, her parents, brother and two sisters. Rina was born on Sansego Island (Susak, Croatia) on March 24, 1936. She endured the many hardships that came along with growing up during WWII. She married Matt in 1956 and had two sons on the island. Longing for a better life, she headed for Seattle with Matt and the boys to be near her...

Carol Ann Karlstrom was born to the late James and Emily Brown, December 25, 1928, in Butte, Montana. At 90 years of age, she passed away peacefully in her home on January 31st, with family by her side. Carol Ann graduated from West Seattle High School and went on to receive a BA in Home Economics from the University of Washington. She was an author of 2 cookbooks, a clothing designer, a master seamstress, and for many years the Chief Steward on the historic Thea Foss yacht. She enjoyed...

Jeff passed away unexpectedly January 4, 2019 leaving us with broken hearts. Jeff was born May 11, 1993 in Seattle. He was preceded in death by his dad, Jim Morrison, grandparents, Len and Bea Whitlock and his dogs Ani and Obi. He leaves behind his mom, Sue, sisters Mary, Karen, and Kristen, his uncle, Joe Whitlock, his aunt, Laurie McCormick, and cousin John McCormick.   Jeff was raised in West Seattle and attended Holy Rosary school. He graduated from Kennedy High School in 2011 and...

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