Obituaries

Florence Ann Meyer, formerly of West Seattle, passed away peacefully at the age of 94, on July 8, 2018.  She was born in Seattle on June 7, 1924 to Harry & Vera Peterson.  She graduated from West Seattle High School in the class of 1942, and went on to attend Whitman College for two years where she was a member of the Alpha Chi Omega Sorority.  She earned her elementary school teaching certificate at Western Washington College of Education, and also enjoyed studying art there, creating beautiful drawings and watercolor paintings.

Claudia Altman died unexpectedly but peacefully in Seattle on April, 24th at the age of 84. Claudia is survived her husband, Leslie Altman, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. 

Edward Olney, born on June 16, 1932 in Seattle, Washington, passed away at age 86 on July 1, 2018. He graduated from Washington State University. He was employed for 30 years by Highline Community College as a Director of Information Systems until retiring in 1995.

Angela S. Mortellaro, 66, passed away peacefully, after an unexpected illness, surrounded in love by her children, on July 20, 2018, at Swedish Hospital in Seattle, Washington.

Born and raised in West Seattle to Ralph and Shirley Foster; she was a graduate of West Seattle High School, 1957.

Sheila was a bibliophile, traveler, mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother; collector of rocks, feathers and plane rides.

Sheila is preceded in death by her parents and survived by her children, Patrick Collins (Margi), Katie Collins (Nicholas), her grandchildren Kelsey (Josh), Kyle, Candace and Clay, and three great-grandchildren.

Virginia Lee (Ginny) Greenlee passed away on June 27, 2018 at Highline Hospital after a brief illness.  She was born on June 23, 1926, to Clyde Forest Greenlee and Dora Mae Greenlee in Monroe, Washington.  She attended elementary and high school in Ephrata, Washington, graduating in 1944.  She graduated from Washington State University in 1948. Ginny was a faithful and lifelong supporter of her home team.  Go Cougs!

Leslie John Frith (Les), age 82, was a loving husband, father and grandfather, a multi-sport athlete, Navy veteran, accomplished salesman, Knight of Columbus, artist and teacher. Wherever he lived, Les became a strong part of the community and leaves behind a long list of friends and acquaintances.  He often spoke of being thankful for all of them and what they brought to his life. He loved family, friends, the outdoors, music, friendly competition and a good laugh.  A humble, thankful mentor, he made many laugh, think and become a better person. Les will be deeply missed 

Rod Skoglund, born January 6, 1940, passed away the morning of June 24, 2018 from complications related to metastasized ocular melanoma and its treatment.  He was married to Janice Montgomery Skoglund for 50 years until her passing in May of 2014.  He is survived by his children, Paul Skoglund (wife Liz) of Bellevue, WA, Susie Young (husband Brian and daughters, Abbie and Zoe) of Portland, OR, and Scott Skoglund (wife Allison) of Seattle, WA; as well as by his brother Albert Skoglund (wife Ann) of Walla Walla, WA, and sister Donna Koziol (husband John) of Bend, OR.  

October 8, 1938-June 19, 2018

On June 19, 2018 surrounded by his family, Paul passed away after a long bout with Alzheimer's/Dementia.

January 12, 1947-June 6, 2018