February 2008

Jeffrey Glenn Davis

Jeff was born July 5, 1955, in Ballard and passed away January 29, 2008, in Burien from malignant melanoma. Jeff grew up in Burien where he graduated from Evergreen High School. He was a devoted father, son, brother and friend.

Jeff started a long and rewarding career in the plumbing industry beginning at the age of 16 for R&D Plumbing. He went on to work for Aurora Plumbing & Electric, Familian Northwest, Jones Brothers and held his last position as Sales Manager for Hollabaugh Brothers.

Jeff's love for life came across in everything he did.

Myrtle Jean Crain

It is with great sadness that the family of Myrtle Jean Crain announces her passing after a brief illness, on Saturday, January 19, 2008, at the age of 84. Myrtle Jean Tremper was born May 24, 1923, in Cashmere, Washington, to Eleanor Mae and William Tremper.

Myrtle will be lovingly remembered by her children: Philip, David (Keitha), Daniel and Andrew (Julie). Myrtle will also be missed by her six grandchildren: Kevin (Betty), Clint (Jolene), Pam (Troy), Joseph, Erin and Greg and by her six great-grandchildren: Courtney, Jazmin, Riley, Kelton, Mason and Abbey.

M.E. "Frosti" Cox

Frosti was born in Bremerton and lived in Burien for most of her life. She was a long time employee at Longacres and Denny's in Burien. She loved nature, especially wildlife. Her life-long wish was to own a large piece of land where she could rescue and keep homeless animals, abused dogs, cats, farm animals and any animal that needed her. That was her life passion.

Preceding her in death was her son Darrin Cox.

Shirley Anderson

Long time Burien resident Shirley Anderson passed away peacefully Sunday, January 27, 2008. Her battle with cancer is now over. Shirley was born to Paul and Gretchen Bailey November 7, 1925, in Lynden, Washington.

Shirley met Ted Anderson and after they were married they moved to Seattle then to Burien. Shirley worked as a bookkeeper for Peter Pan Seafood's until her retirement.

In her younger years Shirley and Ted loved family outings, summer time picnics with family and friends, and camping and fishing trips.

Darrel (O'Flynn) Anderson

Darrel passed away peacefully Jan. 31, 2008 at the Bernales Home in Seattle. She was born in Sydney, Australia and lived most of her life in West Seattle.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Richard and beloved son Barry. Darrel is survived by sons Chris

(Nancy) and Scott (Yolanda), daughter-in-law Vidette, grandchildren Emily (Scott), Corinne (David), Evan, Kristin, Derek, Kelly, Madeleine, Rachel and dear friend Joy Shipler.

Marjorie "Mae" Leininger

Marjorie "Mae" Leininger was born as Marjorie Mae Tracy in Seattle to Oscar William Tracy and Marjory Doris Meabon Tracy on March 1, 1931.

Mae grew up in Benton City, Wash. and graduated from Kiona-Benton High School in 1948.

Mae married her high school sweetheart, Harold Ivan Leininger on June 12, 1948 in Benton City.

She was actively involved in Highland Park United Methodist Church, The Washington State Big Game Council as well as the Salvation Army.

Mae always put everyone else first, she spent the majority of her life helping others.

William H. "Bill" Mohr

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend, and neighbor died suddenly on January 21, 2008 in his home in Federal Way. Bill was born February 18, 1923 in Philadelphia, PA. He and his family moved to Washington State in 1940 and he has lived in Federal Way for the last 40 years. Bill was preceded in death by his only son, Chuck.

OPINION: Voters will uphold the Council-manager system

For months now, the Federal Way News has served as a public soapbox for both sides of the heated debate concerning the fate of the city's political system.

As responsible journalists, we've run letters to the editor, fielded numerous requests to print op-ed pieces and maintained a steadfast commitment to giving both sides of the issue an objective platform from which each has presented their case to voters.

We owe it to our readers and the citizens of Federal Way to properly and fairly give them the information they need to cast their ballot.

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After 50 years, Burien business closes doors

Jorstad Jewelers will close its doors for good Feb. 29 after 50 years

of service in Burien. Owner Denny Clarke has decided to retire after

32 years at the store and 13 years of outright ownership.

Jorstad's is what is known as a "full service" jewelry store - they

sell jewelry and also do repairs and other jewelry upkeep that many

other independent stores no longer do.

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Foreclosure crisis real for one Burien woman

When Theresa DiMartino bought her first home in the 14000 block of 9th Place South in May 2003, she never dreamed she might someday be homeless.

But after refinancing her home twice, she is now not only facing foreclosure, but is also in danger of being put out on the street.

When her adjustable rate mortgage (ARM) jumped from $1,442 per month to $2,390, DiMartino found she could not make her payments, which ruined her credit rating.

Now she says she can find no one who will rent to her.

She and her husband bought the house with a 30-year f

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