Obituaries

Oct. 7, 1965 - Dec. 8, 2006

Complications following surgery for lung cancer claimed the life of Dennis Larson, 42, of Burien. He was born in Seattle, the youngest of four children, graduated from Ballard HS in 1982, and served four years in the USAF, attaining the rank of Sgt. Dennis was the dearly loved son/stepson of Ella and Georg Kjonsvik, and Robert & Devota Larson. He is also survived by two brothers, one sister and their families: Kenneth and Julie Larson (Robert, Melissa and David), David and Lisa Larson (Jacob, Laura and Luke), and Susan Moline (Corey and Josh).

Janice Clark Lipsky, 81, made her transition on December 13, 2006, at her home in Lynden. Janice was born on May 18, 1925 and raised in West Seattle with her sister and two brothers. She graduated from West Seattle High School in 1943. In 1944 she married Garth A. Lipsky at West Seattle Christian Church.

Janice is survived by two daughters, Kathy L. Shadrick , Carol L.

Janice Ennis-Nerison died of unknown causes in West Seattle at a family member's home. She was born on January 7, 1961 in Bremerton,Washington to Cyrus W. and Beverly J. (Disher) Stilwell and was raised in West Seattle. She spent the last ten years in Yuma, Arizona and recently moved back to Seattle to be closer to her family.

Janice was a loving and devoted mother who also loved her three cats. She had a long career as a retail clerk with many loyal and devoted customers.

Jeannette C. Giorgetti, of West Seattle, passed away on December 9, 2006. Her family and loving husband of 63 years, Jack, were by her side. She cherished her time spent with her friends and husband at the Corner Inn of West Seattle. At the time of her passing, she was listening to a recording of Lauren Petrie (piano bar) and her friends at the Corner Inn.

Jeannette was born November 26, 1925 in Greeley, Nebraska to Marea and James Murphy. She attended Licoln High School and lived in Victory Heights.

Glenn Totten was born June 10, 1919, in Minidoka, Idaho, and passed away peacefully at home on December 1, 2006. Glenn had a busy and interesting life. He graduated from Rupert High School, Idaho, and worked at Sun Valley. He joined the Civilian Conservation Corps and fought forest fires. He came to Seattle and worked for Boeing for 17 years with an interruption for Army service in World War II.

He later drove Seattle Transit busses for six years. He belonged to the Burien Volunteer Fire Department. Glenn went into selling real estate.

Steve Cox was born in Seattle, Washington on April 29, 1960, and lost his life in the line of duty on December 2, 2006. He was 46.

He was a loving and devoted husband to his wife, Maria, and the proudest of fathers to his one year old son, Bronson, and his step-daughter Nicole.

Steve will be deeply missed by all whose life he touched, including his family, the King County Sheriff's Department where he proudly served, and the community of White Center, where he was a vital part of their community.

Steve will be deeply missed by his loving parents, Ronald E.

Steve Cox was born in Seattle, Washington on April 29, 1960, and lost his life in the line of duty on December 2, 2006. He was 46. He was a loving and devoted husband to his wife, Maria and the proudest of fathers to his 1-year-old son, Bronson and his stepdaughter Nicole. Steve will be deeply missed by all whose life he touched, including his family, the King County Sheriff's Department where he proudly served, and the community of White Center where he was a vital part of their community. Steve will be deeply missed by his loving parents, Ronald E. Cox and Joan E.

Lucille O. Peterson (Lucy) passed away peacefully at Evergreen Hospice in Kirkland, WA, December 2, 2006, after a long struggle with complications from hip surgery.

Born June 25, 1913, at Creosote, Bainbridge Island, she later moved to West Seattle with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.J. Hausman and brother, Claude.

Velva Verna Resser, 90 Green Valley Arizona, formerly of Seattle Washington went home to be with the Lord November 25, 2006. She was born November 18, 1916 in Springdale Arkansas, the daughter of Elbert and Verna Clemmer

She was very involved in volunteer work in Seattle at the VA Hospital and also at Santa Rita Care Center in Green Valley.

Maxine left us peacefully on November 15, 2006 after a full life of 84 years. She leaves behind five daughters (Janice, Joyce, Joan, Karen and Carol), a son (Phillip) and five grandchildren (Adrienne, Adam, Paul, Katelin and Heather), a brother (Everett) as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and many dear friends. She was preceded in death by her husband of 27 years, Edward Tomisser. She will be greatly missed by us all and leaves a legacy of love and support.

Maxine had a number of passions and a true zest for life.