September 2007

Jefferson's golfers outshoot Decatur

KENT - Thomas Jefferson's experience and depth shot the homestanding Raiders to a 68-51 South Puget Sound League Central division girls golf team victory against crosstown rival Decatur at Riverbend Golf Course in the season opening outing for both squads on Thursday.

"I really like the nucleus of our team," related Jefferson coach Jim von Doehren. "We have players that have been with the program for three or four years and our team has grown from six players last year to nine players now. I really like our team and the potential it has.

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Christian Faith deals Evergreen Lutheran an opening loss
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It was a day of new beginnings at Federal Way Memorial Field.

It was the first ever football game played by Evergreen Lutheran High School of Des Moines, and the first game played in Federal Way by a Christian Faith School team that was set to move from SeaTac to Federal Way for services the next day.

The end result of a 32-10 win for Christian Faith after only leading 12-3 at halftime and 18-10 in the third quarter was acceptable for both teams.

"I wish we'd have been that good our first year," said CFS head coach Sauni Savini after the action under mostly sun

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Fall sports schedules

Wednesday, Sept. 12

Cross country: Decatur, Federal Way at Curtis; Rogers, Todd Beamer at Enumclaw; TJ, White River at Tahoma, 3:30 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 13

Girls soccer: Federal Way at TJ; Decatur at Kentlake, 3:30 p.m.

Girls swimming: Decatur at TJ, Federal Way at Kentridge, Todd Beamer at Emerald Ridge, 3:30 p.m.

Boys golf: Federal Way at Todd Beamer, Decatur at Curtis, Kentlake at TJ, 3:15 p.m.

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Gilbert Charles Heinzel

Loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

Gilbert was born July 19, 1919, in Oshkosh, Wis., and passed away September 4, 2007, in Des Moines at the age of 88 years.

He is survived by his sons Michael Heinzel and Steven (Deborah) Heinzel, daughter Susan Richards, sister June Vogds, seven grandchildren, Shelley, Kathy, Mandy, Kelsey, Zachary, Devin and Spencer, and six great-grandchildren.

Buford Jolly

Buford passed away August 29 in Burien after 99 wonderful years.

He is survived by his daughter, Pat Eisley, and grandsons Jeff and Craig, all of Michigan.

He was a life member of the Elks and many Masonic organizations.

Friends joined together in celebration of his life on September 5, 2007, at the El Dorado West Retirement Community in Burien.

Contributions may be made in Buford's name to The Alzheimer's Association, 12721 30th Ave N.E., No. 101, Seattle WA 98125.

Shirley Lee Probasco

Shirley Lee Probasco went to be with her beloved husband, Bill, on August 30, 2007, after a battle with pancreatic cancer.

Shirley was born on December 29, 1934, in Twin Falls, Idaho. She graduated from Idaho State College with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in teaching. Bill and Shirley were married February 9, 1957, and moved to Seattle. Shirley was a kind and caring teacher. She touched many lives as a teacher, friend, volunteer, musician, grandmother and wonderful mom. Shirley was an inspiration in many ways.

Michael William Sipes
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AUGUST 30, 1950 -

SEPTEMBER 2, 2007

On September 2, 2007, Michael William Sipes passed away while enjoying one of his passions in life, golf.

Michael "Mike" was the son of a railroad agent and grew up at the railroad depot in Grangeville, Idaho. He moved with his family to Lewiston, Idaho, in 1963, then to Tacoma in 1967 and graduated from Wilson High School in 1968. From there he attended multiple colleges, eventually graduating from the University of Washington with a bachelor's degree in Zoology.

Pauline Iona Woodward

Pauline Iona Woodward, 91, a loving wife, devoted mother and retired educator, passed away August 24, 2007, in her residence in Los Angeles, Calif.

A memorial service was held September 1, 2007, at Kingsley Manor Chapel.

Pauline was born in Ellensburg on December 13, 1915, to Carl and Iona Ryan. She was raised in Seattle where she graduated from Ballard High School. Pauline attended Central Washington College of Education and earned a bachelor's degree in education. She taught elementary school in Newport, Wash. (1939-1940), and in Snohomish.