September 2017

Nitaya Elsea, born in 1955 in Bangkok, Thailand, passed away on September 9, 2017 at Swedish Medical Center from lung cancer. Nitaya arrived in the United States in the 1970’s.  She married George Elsea in 1973 and lived in the Seattle area until her death.

Nitaya often told stories of her early experiences in the United States. They reflect many of the joys and challenges of being Asian American during the 70s and 80s. Nitaya traveled extensively with George throughout Asia and the Middle East. She enjoyed being a housewife.

A memorial service for William “Bill” Turner, 98 will be held on September 29, 2017 at 1pm, Grace Church, 10323 28th Ave SW, Seattle. He passed away on August 11, 2017 and is with His Lord and Savior. He was born in Yakima, WA on August 4, 1919 to Dr. Holbein and Ora Turner. Shortly after serving in WWII, he married Ruth Masterson on November 5, 1947. His work experience involved electrical and mechanical design and HVAC. In 1970 he started his own business, “Turner Equipment Care” installing and servicing restaurant equipment.