obit02.jpg

Greenwood/Ballard resident passed away on November 13, 2007. He leaves behind Jean, his loving wife of 58 years, daughter Carol (deceased), granddaughter Tammy and her husband Bret, and great-grandchildren Tony, Charlie, Sam and Savannah. Also surviving Art is his brother Don and his family as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 17th, 3:30 p.m. at Columbia Lutheran Home at 4700 Phinney Ave N, Seattle and a graveside service with military honors will be held on Monday, November 19th, 2:00 p.m.

obit01.jpg

Age 74. Passed away November 1, 2007. Beloved mother of Sharon, Clifford, Deborah and Loren. Loving Grandmother to her seven grandchildren; Kevin, Elizabeth, Khallie, Joshua, Nicholas, Emily and Amanda. Preceded in death by her husband, Clifford, in 1997.

Joan was born and raised in Seattle, graduated from Roosevelt High School and enjoyed horseback riding. She met and married Clifford Saintz of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, on September 19, 1952.

obit01.jpg

Born March 11, 1923 in Seattle. Passed away October 13, 2007.

Juanita was a lifetime resident of the Seattle area, graduating from Lincoln High School in 1941. She served in the Army Signal Corp during WW II. She met Lyle W. Parsons at the Ridge Rink in Greenwood. They were married for 23 years and had one son Alan and one daughter Susan.

She enjoyed coin collecting and bowling and worked for many years at the Blazes Broiler in Ballard. She was preceded in death by her brothers Stanley and William.

obit03.jpg

A pioneer of modern U.S. fisheries in the North Pacific died Sunday in Seattle. Petersen was among a handful of fishing leaders credited with expanding American fisheries beyond traditional near shore waters to compete with and ultimately displace the foreign fleet from the nation's fertile offshore waters.

Petersen passed away on August 19 after a long struggle with lung disease. He was 78.

Rudy spent his life dedicated to the independent fisherman. Rudy was a charter member and served as President and Director of many fishermen's associations.

obit02.jpg

Died after fighting a long illness on September 29, 2007. Born January 18, 1929 in Seattle on Lawton Street in Magnolia. Glen lived many places in Western and Eastern Washington. He finally settled in Ballard living in the same house for 50 years.

Glen loved hunting and exploring the backcountry. He enjoyed the area around Lake Joy and built the families summer homes on the lake. Glen served during the Korean Conflict at the invitation of President Truman as an MP and then pursued a career with the Seattle Police Department from 1953-1983.

obit01.jpg

Passed away unexpectedly at his home with his wife by his side on September 24, 2007. Born on June 13, 1931, Vernon was a lifelong Ballard resident. He was a graduate of Ballard High School and the University of Washington. He had a forty-year career in banking. During retirement he spent twenty years volunteering for his son and son-in-law's business.

Vern was the kind of man who would do anything for his family. They could always count on him for help and unconditional love and support.

obit01.jpg

Passed away unexpectedly at his home with his wife by his side on Sept. 24, 2007. Born on June 13, 1931, Vernon was a lifelong Ballard resident. He was a graduate of Ballard High School and the University of Washington. He had a 40-year career in banking. During retirement he spent 20 years volunteering for his son and son-in-law's business.

Vern was the kind of man who would do anything for his family. They could always count on him for help and unconditional love and support.