November 2017

Terrence McKinley (Gifford) McCosh, 77, died October 15, 2017 in Seattle, WA. Terrence (Terry) was born in Grand Forks, ND to George and Frances (Skramstad) Gifford on September 18, 1940. Terry was raised by his mother and step-father, Edwin McCosh, in Grand Forks. Terry graduated from the University of North Dakota and served two years in the Army before moving to Seattle, WA. Terry was a technical-minded and detail-oriented person with an endless desire to learn.

Robert Leon McGaffin, Jr. -- a retired Boeing electrician who was active in his church, Boy Scouts and the Elks -- died September 27, 2017 at his home in Burien, WA. He was born August 23, 1928, in Topeka, KS, but lived most of his life in South King County. He was a member and one-time exalted ruler of the Burien Elks Lodge No. 2143. Bob McGaffin was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille K. Vetter.

He is survived by a daughter, Pam McGaffin, son-in-law, Mark Funk, and grandchildren, Casey and Charlie Funk. Private burial was at Evergreen-Washelli Funeral Home in Seattle. 

Kenneth (Kenny) R. Borgen, Jr., born in Seattle, WA November 28, 1944 to Naval Commander Kenneth and Ethel Borgen, passed away unexpectedly on October 9, 2017.

He was a graduate of West Seattle High School class of 1963. He joined the Navy and served in the Philippines and upon his return, joined the Baker’s Union Local 9 and worked as a Baker for Safeway Albertsons.

Kenny lived in West Seattle the majority of his life. He was an avid reader, and had particular interest in war-time novels and movies.