Obituaries

Born March 3, 1930, in North Dakota, Lee went to be with the Lord on August 16, 2007. He was preceded in death by his daughter Karen Lee.

Lee moved to Coulee City when he was 9 and then on to White Center. He attended Mt. View Elementary School where he met Richard Lyons. Richard became Lee's best friend in life and also his best man at his wedding. Lee met Bonnie Jean Gilmore when he was 18. They married one year later and had five children. Lee and Bonnie were married for 57 years.

Lee had Southgate Trading Post and also Lee's Sanitation.

24 March 1922-2 August 2007

Granddaughter Jane writes of "Grandma's wonderful laughter, how much she enjoyed a good laugh, or little giggle.

Parker

Dale Woodson Parker passed away to heaven August 13, 2007. Dale was born September 10, 1923, in Wapinita, Oregon.

Mr. Parker served with the Merchant Marines in World War II. Dale graduated from San Francisco Mortuary College in 1947. While attending college, he met Louise at Glide Memorial Church. They were married November 10, 1947.

Parker

August 26, 1958 -

August 11, 2007

Eatonville, Washington

A celebration of Andy's life was held on Thursday, August 16, 2007, at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Sumner. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made at any Washington Mutual Bank branch in care of the Andy Parker Fund.

An online memorial has been created in loving memory of Andy Parker, whose life story is told throughout the memorial website, Andy-Parker.virtual-memorials.com/ and at www.cureandy.com.

Clark (Gerry)

A long-time Highline-area resident and local contractor, Gerry operated Clark Ditching Co. for many years. He married his childhood sweetheart, Rose Mary, in Seattle's Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Dec. 6, 1941. They enjoyed the next 65 years together raising a family and loving grandchildren.

Reflecting on his life, he often said, "What an amazing time to be alive."

He leaves behind his wife, Rose Mary, sister Agnes and brother Calvin. His first child was Pamela, followed by Germaine Jr.

(Marshall) Benster

Annie Bobs began her final journey on 07/14/07. She was 88. She is survived by her children Jim, Jackie and Dick (Sandy), and beloved grandchildren Tyler and Lindsay. Thanks to Mission Healthcare for three years of loving care.

The daughter of two college professors, she attended the University of Colorado on a scholarship, joined Alpha Phi sorority, and earned a degree in Economics in 1941. In 1942, she implemented the federal hot lunch program for the Seattle School District, and married her college sweetheart, Dixon W Benster.

Passed away August 8, 2007, at 4 a.m. On his way to heaven he stopped to pick up his lovely wife of almost 75 years, Dorothy who had just suffered a heart attack and passed away the same morning at 10 a.m.

Passed away August 8, 2007, at 4 a.m. On his way to heaven he stopped to pick up his lovely wife of almost 75 years, Dorothy who had just suffered a heart attack and passed away the same morning at 10 a.m. They both went together to be with their Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Besides being missed by their four daughters and son in laws, Lois and Jim Baasch, from Nebraska, Dody and Jack Meyers, of Lacey, WA.

Keep Smilin' and Singen - George Smith Your Banjo Pickin' Friend, 93, died Sunday, July 29, 2007 at his home in West Seattle. Born April 29, 1914 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

He moved to Portland as a young man during the depression where he established a large masonry contracting business with his brother.

Passed away in Seattle on Sunday, July 1, 2007 at the age of 92. She was born in St. Ignace, Michigan on April 19, 1915. Ruth was the youngest daughter of Thomas and Flora Beveridge. She moved to West Seattle with her family in 1922 where her father owned and operated the Spring Hill Grocery store. Ruth attended Jefferson Elementary School, James Madison Jr. High School and was graduated from West Seattle High School in 1934.

Ruth was preceded in death by her husband Norman Martin. They were married in 1935 and began their married life in Skamokawa, Washington.