Obituaries

John Oliver Christianson died peacefully in his sleep at a Fort Worth, Texas care center on December 5, 2006. He was born on April 30, 1928, the son of Oliver and Marjorie Christianson in Seattle, Washington. He graduated from the University of Washington in 1951 with a bachelor of arts in economics and business. After graduation he serve two years in the U.S. Navy. He started his 45 years of Sales with his one and only company Reynolds Aluminum in California in 1953. While living in San Francisco, CA he met his beloved wife of 47 years, Virginia Hope (Vandre).

Steve Cox was born in Seattle 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 lives 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 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.

Henry Nuss was born December 29, 1918, and died peacefully on December 2, 2006, at Life Care Center in Federal Way.

Henry was born on a small family farm near Sutton, Nebraska, to Jacob Fredrick Nuss and Wilhelmina (Peter) Nuss.

Jason Lee Larson, 33, of Burien, passed away November 15, 2006. He was the son of Robert and Virginia Larson.

Jason is survived by his wife, Serena, niece Jacqueline, and sisters Jolee, Kelly and Robie and their families.

Jason excelled in sports, setting records in cross-country and track-some of which still stand. He loved friends, fishing and his dogs. He is loved and will be missed.

A Memorial service will be held Saturday, Dec. 9, 2006, at 1 p.m. at Normandy Park Ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 200 S. 177th St., Seattle.

At age 82, Gerri died peacefully at Highline Medical Center in Burien on Sunday, November 26, 2006. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt and friend.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, William R. Oman.

Gerri is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Janis and Roger Thor; sister Wanda Jones and many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

She retired in 1986 after a long career at The Bon March/.

No services will be held. Remembrances should be sent to Children's Hospital and Medical Center (Children's Hospital Fund), P.O.

"It went so fast." Age 98. Born December 29, 1907 in Wallacec, Idaho and grew up in Burke, Idaho. Graduated 1928 from U. of Idaho, Moscow with a B.S. Degree in Home Sciences.

Married Wiliam M. Krull September 5, 1933 in Wallace Idaho. Their family came to Seattle in 1937.

Preceded in death November 12, 1995 by beloved husband "Bill". Survived by three children Karl F. (Violet), Dorothy E., and William P. (Hazel). Six grandchildren, losing a seventh grandson John C. at age 17, ten great-grandchildren, and one grea-great-granddaughter.

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.

Sherill L. de Carrico, 65, died surrounded by her children at her home in Federal Way on 11/15/2006. She was born in Wichita, KN on 3/23/1941.

Sherill was a spiritual woman who fiercely loved her family and was cherished by them. She befriended all that she met. She had adventure in her blood and loved to travel the country. Her many accomplishments included being voted Miss Congeniality as Miss Federal Way in 1959. She authored and illustrated a children's book and loved to dance so much that she owned a dance studio.

Ron L. Cole, 63, a Port Orchard and Goodyear, Arizona resident since 1999, passed away on Nov 20, 2006, due to complications of open heart surgery.

Ron was a graduate of University of Puget Sound, a retired commercial mortgage banker, and a B-52 pilot during the Vietnam War. He was a member of The Church at Litchfield Park in Arizona.