Obituaries

Dr. Vernon D. Clausing, an admired and devoted Burien physician, passed away on February 24, 2008, he was 85 years old.Born in Norman, Oklahoma on September 16, 1922, Vernon Clausing attended Oklahoma University, A&M College, and graduated in 1945 from the Des Moines College of Osteopathy & Surgery in Des Moines, Iowa. Upon graduation Dr. Clausing came to Seattle where he completed his internship at Madison Street Hospital. In 1950 he established the Community Family Practice Clinic in Burien where he practiced for 45 years. Dr.

Born August 12, 1936, passed away peacefully March 1, 2008. Mike was born and raised in Seattle. Professionally, he worked in accounting and as office manager of various companies. He is survived by his sister Jean Fagerholm (Mercer Island), brother Pat Linnane, numerous nieces and nephews and many friends who loved him. He was a master story and joke teller who will be missed by those who knew him. A memorial will be held at Saint Francis of Assisi Church, 15236 21st Ave SW in Burien at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 11, 2008. Reception to follow.

George was born on July 18, 1917, to George and Mary Alishokis in Worcester, Mass., and passed away from complications due to Mesothelioma on February 23, 2008, in Burien surrounded by his family.

George is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Fern Alishokis, son Wayne G.

In loving memory of Aggie Scott who passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 24, 2008, at the age of 95.

Aggie was born on August 18, 1912, in Valley, Washington, the third of four children born to James and Mary Elizabeth Ryan.

When Aggie was a small child, car were just beginning to replace buggies and homes were still lit with kerosene lanterns.

As a teenager, Aggie caught the eye of Albert E. Scott, whose family had a store and meat market in Valley.

August 3, 1910 - February 9, 2008

Dorothy Elizabeth Evans was born in 1910 in St. Joseph, Missouri. She went peacefully to be with her Lord on February 9, 2008. Having lived in the Federal Way area for 27 years, she moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin and resided there for 16 years. She then moved back 'home' to be near her family in 1990. She was preceded in death by her husbands Frank Estergren, and Harris Evans, respectively and her daughter, Mary Ann Schmidt.

Harry Slye, age 88 passed away peacefully Monday February 18, 2008 in Tacoma.

Harry is survived by his wife of 65 years, Genevieve; sons, Michael (Patricia), David (Karen), Harry (Teresa), Richard (Nancy) and Mark (Debra) Slye; 15 grandchildren, Debbie, Shari, Carrie, Michael, Shana, Eric, Heather, Joshua, Jonathan, Lauren, Matthew, Nicole, Justin, Jennifer, Chelsey; great-grandchildren, Meggan, Teresa, Sebastian, Finley, Smith, Savanna, Audriana, Sabrina, Giovanni, Spencer, Sierra, Kristy, Gyn, Tristan, Tyler, Savannah and Rachel; sister, Helen Bunch.

A long time apartment dweller in Ballard, Ray passed away February 5th in a Seattle hospital at the age of 66. He was preceded in death by his wife Sharon, his father and a brother. Ray leaves behind many family members, friends and co-workers. He will be missed by all who knew him.

Dollie was born Jan. 9, 1928 in Juneau, Alaska to Vaso and Masha Nickinovich, recent immigrants of Serbia-Montenegro. She was proud of her heritage & spoke her native tongue.

Family moved to Seattle & she graduated from Franklin HS. She was an athlete, loved to ski, play tennis, swim & was a life guard at Seward Park. She worked in many different jobs in many Seattle businesses. She was a born leader, was president of the Slavic Women's Club & of Residents Council @ Westwood Heights. She had a quick wit, sharp tongue & was very generous.

August 8, 1922- February 13, 2008

Ken was a mountaineer, who began skiing and climbing as a boy. Throughout his life, Ken took pleasure in ascending and descending hills, mountains and declivities, and in sharing these delights with others. He began skiing at Snoqualmie summit in 1928 on 6' 6" long skis. Ken was active in the Mountaineers, and received their Service Award in 1994 for his contributions as Stevens Pass ski hut chairman, member of the History Committee, and service on the Board of Trustees.

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Died on Feb. 18, 2008 at the age of 65. She was a unique and captivating woman who lived life her own way and left an unforgettable impression on everyone she knew. She was many things but more than anything a mother , a grandmother and a great-grandmother. Her family was absolutely the most important thing in her life. She was the envy of all of her peers, because she was always surrounded by her kids and their kids. Which was exactly how she always envisioned her life.