Obituaries

On the morning of January 10, 2008, Janet (age 72) left our world and joined the angels.

Janet was born June 24, 1935, in LaGrande, Oregon, and was raised in Baker City, Oregon. Janet attended college at Eastern Oregon State College where she earned a teaching degree and met and married her husband and lifelong friend, Warren "Dub" G. Wright. Janet later earned a Master's degree from Western Washington University. Janet spent most of her career working as a classroom teacher, outdoor educator, school administrator and elementary principal in the Highline School District.

Mike Gosney passed away, peacefully, at home on January 18, 2008.

Mike loved life and adored his family and friends. Mike is survived by his wife, Shelley, son Dalton, stepson Shane, parents Jean and Ed Gosney, sister Patti Casey, brothers Mark and Matt Gosney, six nieces and a great aunt.

Mike was born in 1959 in Seattle and graduated from Mt. Rainier High School in 1977. Mike enjoyed traveling with his family, hunting and fishing with family and friends, and hanging with his son Dalton.

April 22, 1925 - January 10, 2008

Age 82, passed away after a long illness. Loving Mother to JoAnn Edgecombe, Gary Blanco and RoxAnn Evans. 9 grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren.

May 2, 1930 - January 13, 2008

Bert was born in Galesburg, Illinois and lived in Ballard and Camas Washington. Francis B. Crow was a beloved independent man. His accomplishments were Academy (A+), Air Force Corporal.

He became an artist after open-heart surgery. And Francis was legally blind, hearing impaired and lost his leg in December of 2007. He was the winner of Blue, 1st and 2nd Ribbons in VA Statewide Competitions. Bert celebrated 23 years of sobriety and non-smoking.

Ronald Kay Kenny, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving children on January 6, 2008. He was born to Edward and Mildred Kenny on March 15, 1935. He was a lifetime resident of West Seattle, graduated from West Seattle High School and was an active member of the Masons and Shriners.

Ron is survived by his brother E.

Beverley Irene Burtch was born in Butte, Montana to Russell and Sophie Morrison on June 29, 1924. She died on January 16, 2008 in Seattle. Beverley was the beloved wife of 49 years of Charles Burtch, sister of Margaret Breen (of Butte, Mont.) and mother of Deeann Puffert and husband Rich (of Seattle), and Gary Burtch and wife Heather (of Pittsburgh, Pa.). She took great joy in her four grandchildren Grace and Laurel Puffert, and Kelly and Luke Burtch. Beverley loved community service, especially when it involved children and youth.

Clare V. Harris, 62, died at home peacefully, on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2008. Clare was a devoted and loving wife to husband Ken. Good Daughter to Earl and Florence Miner (Gresham, Ore.). Witty big sister to George, Earl (Bub) and John, also of Gresham. Always loving mother to James Asher (Breezy Point, Minn.) and Vickie Asher (Des Moines). Perfect mother-in-law to Carrie, and most devoted grandmother to Lauren Jo, and new baby grandson Austin James. Caring Aunt to Christine, John, Jessica, Jeffrey, Shelby, Brittany, Debbie, Chris and Mark.

Laura May Caswell, 89, died peacefully Wednesday January 9, 2008, in Burien.

Laura was beloved by her family and friends who will miss her very much. She was born December 9, 1918, in Port Orchard. She lived in the Burien area for most of her life until 1993 when she moved to Des Moines. She worked at Blais of Des Moines Marine for over 30 years. Laura volunteered her services for the Children's Hospital Guild Association sewing Christmas stockings for the Christmas bazaar held in Des Moines since 1996.

Ronald Kay Kenny passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving children on January 6, 2008. He was born to Edward and Mildred Kenny on March 15, 1935. He was a lifetime resident of West Seattle, graduated from West Seattle High School and was an active member of the Masons and Shriners.

Ron is survived by his brother E.

At age 84, Dad went to be with his Lord on January 4 with his family by his side. He is survived by his beloved wife, Edith, and children Betsy (Ritchie), Grace, Ruth (Fenn), Bill, Joan (Wrigley) and fourteen grandchildren.

He served as a lieutenant in the Navy and opened a medical practice in Des Moines in 1950 (Des Moines Medical Offices). Dad's love of the Lord was shown through his service at Des Moines Gospel Chapel and Lakeside Bible Camp.

Services were held on January 12.