Obituaries

William C. House

Born in Nanaimo, on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, on September 5, 1908, to Charles House (who had homesteaded from Bath, England) and Mary Ann Fielding. He finished his schooling in Vancouver, BC, where he was written up for pitching a "no hit-no-run" game against a semi pro baseball team from Washington.

After moving to Seattle, he met and married Katherine Laura Powell, and had two sons who graduated from the University of Washington. Bill was a member of the West Seattle Christian Church since 1952.

Larry Gillians

Larry Patrick Gillians died Sunday, February 5, 2006, at his home in West Seattle.

Larry was born May 8, 1950, in Harrisburg, PA and resided over 20 years in Anchorage, AK before moving to Seattle. He worked for The Boeing Company for the last 15 years as an engineer.

Larry loved to ride his Harley Davidson motorcycle on road trips and participated in several charity benefits as well. He gave of his time to so many people who needed it.

Glenn Ivar Berge

Our dearest friend, husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather went home to be with his Lord on Feb. 9, 2006, at the age of 85. Glenn is survived by his loving wife, Marjorie; their two children, Virginia Moor and her husband David, and Marilynn Jovanovich and her husband Jim; his grandchildren, Carrie Moor Gustafson, and her husband Paul, Jonathan Moor and his wife Jamaica, Benjamin Moor, Megan and Peter Jovanovich; his great-grandchildren Andrew and David Gustafson.

Glenn graduated from Stadium High School in Tacoma, Wash.

Christopher H. Haney

It is with great sadness that we tell of the sudden death of Chris on Feb. 14, 2006, at the age of 52.

Born Aug. 21, 1953, he was a lifelong resident of Tukwila, graduating from Foster High School. He spent many years as a commercial halibut fisherman in Alaska. Recently he had worked with HMS Host at Sea-Tac Airport, just receiving his five year award.

Christina Marie Glover

Christina was born on Feb. 1, 1957, to Joseph McDonald and Adeline [White]. She was the sixth of seven, and the youngest girl. The siblings, all still living, are David, Pat, Steve, Diane [Klaaskate], Janet [McConnell], and Paul. She graduated from Fife High School in 1975. Tina served in the United States Army for a number of years, and was discharged in 1990. While in the service, she married Lewis Glover and they had one daughter, Briana Marie Glover. Tina worked at Highline Community Hospital for 15 years as an X-Ray and Mammography Technician.

Alixandra B. Heino

Alixandra B. Heino was born April 2, 1965, in Pullman. She passed away Feb. 11, 2006, in Burien.

She was a beautiful daughter, big sister, sister-in-law, aunt, niece, cousin, god-daughter, companion, and friend. We all love you and will miss you.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice in Alixandra’s name.

Thomas Franklin Waggoner

Tom was a loving husband to Beverly Ann for 42 years. He was also a devoted father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Tom died unexpectedly, but lived a full and rewarding life.

He was happiest when surrounded by his family, kids and grandkids. Tom loved his work and spent many hours each day detailing rebar for his long-time customers who he also considered great friends.

He was born in Pringle, South Dakota, to Mable Ruth McClaren and Lester Aaron Waggoner, and moved to Washington as a teenager, graduating from Highline High School in 1950.

Anna Marie Holdaas

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Anna, being one of God's most beautiful rays of sunshine, made her final journey Feb. 11, 2006. She always had a smile on her face for everyone she met, whether she knew them or not. She ended her time here living at Cottesmore Life Center, getting to stay with her sister, just the way they were together for most of their lives. She would have been 86 years old Feb. 12 and had been ill with Alzheimer's disease and cancer.

Born Feb. 12, 1920, at Carbury, N.D., to Axel and Helga Holdaas, she was raised on the family farm where the Carbury Dam is now located.

Gloria P. Thompson

81, passed away peacefully February 3, 2006. Born December 14, 1924, in Chicago, Illinois, the only child of Edwin and Paula Gilmore. She was a long time resident of West Seattle where she raised her three children. She was very involved in PTA and eventually became PTA president at Chief Sealth High School in the 70's. She continued her connection with past PTA presidents and members when they would meet annually for a luncheon. In 1995, she retired from a job she loved in the City of Seattle's Traffic Engineering Department. She was a strong believer and loved the Lord.

Julie Anne Neale-Styrk

Born August 14, 1934 in Seattle. Passed away February 9, 2006 after a seven year battle with ovarian cancer. She was surrounded by her family. Survivors include Wally Styrk, husband of 52 years, four children: Pamela Crim, (Doug) Gregory Styrk, (Linda) Lynne Crockett, (Matt) Karen Williams, (Darrin) and eight grandchildren: Bryan Crim, Ryan and Jenni Styrk, Elli, Mariah, Hannah & Salvador Crockett and Zach Williams. Julie also leaves behind an extended family and many best friends.

She attended Fauntleroy Elementary, James Madison Jr.

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