May 24, 1915 - April 7, 2007, age 91, son of Swedish immigrants Julius Arvid (Johansson) Alberg and Hilda Elida Dahlquist Alberg, Tom was born May 24, 1915 in Noon, Wash.
He grew up with his sister June and cousin Ralph Renstrom on the Olympic Peninsula where his father had a logging mill. Tom graduated from Port Angeles High School at 15 years old in 1931. He later attended Western Washington University in Bellingham where he met his beloved wife Miriam Ann Twitchell Alberg who preceded him in death in 1999. Tom graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in finance and public utility regulation in 1939. Tom and Miriam were married for 60 years. A Ballard resident, Tom made Blue Ridge his home for the last 57 years.
An extraordinary husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and friend; all those who knew Tom will remember the stories that he loved to share. He had an amazing memory and was always willing to share his life experiences with those around him. Supporting his mother and sister through the great depression, Tom had a strong work ethic which he passed along to the Alberg children. He kept a daily journal tracking all his business and life adventures.
Tom started his career with the Pullman Company in San Francisco where their first son was born. Entrepreneurial by nature, they then moved back to Seattle and started Seattle Investment Company and a small real estate office at Greenlake. Not only was he active in real estate and sand and gravel, he was also a mortgage and insurance broker.
Tom was an avid reader and started many small business projects from exploring geothermal power in Nevada to Alberg Cherry Orchards in Eastern Washington. One of his recent ventures was developing Stillwater Creek Vineyards on his property in Royal City, Wash. The family has enjoyed going to the Duvall Farm over the years. Tom was a member of the Swedish Club, Washington Athletic Club and the Blue Ridge Club for over 50 years. He served as treasurer for the Washington Democratic Party, was a member of the Geothermal Association, and was a founding member of United Savings and Loan.
Survived by his children, Tom Austin Alberg and his wife, Judi Beck of Seattle, Michael John Alberg and his wife Winifred Alberg of Ellensburg, Kay Lynn Alberg of Shoreline, David Julius Alberg of Seattle and Anne Marie Alberg of Kirkland; sister June Betty Alberg Schultz of Renton and her son Michael Roy Schultz and his wife, Janet of Sumner; eleven grandchildren; four great grandchildren, and daughters-in-law, Mary Alberg of Seattle and Lael Alberg of Issaquah. He will be greatly missed.
A memorial service was held on Monday April 16 at Wiggen and Sons Funeral Home in Ballard, reception to follow. Remembrances may be made to the Swedish Cultural Center Scholarship Fund, or a charity of your choice.
Gary J. Hoem
Gary J. Hoem, 67, of Marysville, Wash., passed away March 25, 2007. Gary was born Nov. 15, 1939 to Lawrence and Martha Hoem in Seattle.
Gary graduated from Ballard High School in 1959 and served six years in the Army National Guard. He retired from Boeing Co. in 1995 after 34 years.
Gary leaves his wife of 31 years, Marian Hoem; her five children, Mike (Patti), Bill (Darnell), John (Bonnie), Eric (Pam) and Laura (Gary); 19 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one brother, Don (Kathy) and cousin Gail Larson.
A memorial service was held March 31 in Marysville. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. A special thank you to Providence Colby Campus, Everett, for their compassionate care for Gary and his family.
Haakon 'Hoke' Larson
Longtime Des Moines resident, Haakon "Hoke" Larson passed away September 4, 2006. He was 89 years old.
Hoke, his wife and two children moved from Seattle to Des Moines in 1951. Hoke retired from New England Fish Co. in 1978. He loved stream fishing in the rivers of the Cascade and Olympic Mountains as well as camping with family and friends. Hoke and his family were early members of the First Baptist Church of Des Moines.
After retirement he and his wife enjoyed traveling to the Southwest in their motorhome.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Mildred, son Dale Larson, daughter Donna Brudevold, grandchildren Christena Quinn, Jeff Larson and Sandra Brudevold as well as his beloved great-grandchildren Ryan and Matthew.
Mary J. Mellison
Born Dec. 6, 1917, a lifelong resident of Ballard, died April 9, 2007. She graduated in1935 from Ballard High School. She loved her yard, enjoyed fishing on the sound with her husband Eugene. She is survived by sons Jerry of Brier, Wash., and Donald of Hammond, Oregon, as well as five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. A private service will be held. Remembrances can be sent to your favorite charity. May she rest in peace.
Corinne M. Tveit
Age 91, was born March 11, 1916 in Adams, Minn., and passed away peacefully Friday, April 6, 2007 in Snohomish. She was preceded in death by her husband, Terry (1988). Corinne is survived by her son, Terry Lee (Seattle), her half sister, Donna (Rockport, Wash), several nieces and nephews, including her "special" nephew Toralf Fjellestad and his family. She was a life long resident of the Ballard community, graduating from Ballard High in 1935. A family memorial service was held on Easter Sunday.
