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Marla was a loving daughter, sister, aunt, and friend to many. She passed away on April 22, 2021. She was born on June 30, 1955 in Wichita, KS and moved to Washington State in 1984. She became a 30-plus-year resident of Washington. Marla is survived by her parents: Ann and Armando Sanchez of Wichita, KS; sister, Shelly (Kevin) DeThample of Wichita, KS; her brother Brad (Diane) Allison of Sanger, TX; and nieces Stephanie (Bill) Fry of Wichita, KS: and Amanda (Jeremy) Tillery of Highland Village, TX. She was preceded in death by her father Gerald G. Allison and her beloved dogs, Dixie and Bugsy. Memorials in Marla's name may be given to the American Heart Associ- ation, 1861 N Rock Road,...

On April 13, 2021, we had to say "so long for<br>now" to Alden "Fod" Hill. Alden was born<br>in Miltonvale, Kansas on April 11, 1935. At age eight, he and his four siblings and<br>parents moved to the Pacific Northwest. Settling in Bothell, WA, Alden moved next door<br>to his future wife, Lauraine Green and her family. Alden and Lauraine were married at age<br>nineteen and were married for almost 67 years. Together they had three children: Debra<br>(spouse, Jim), Deann (spouse, Andy) and Darwin (spouse, Lori).<br><br>Alden's journey was filled with many adventures,<br>challenges, accomplishments and risk taking. He was passionate about fishing and so many memories were made...

<p>Dr. Paull H. Shin who served in the 21st legislative district for many years died peacefully in his home April 12, 2021. He and his family have been residents of Edmonds since 1968. Dr. Shin was the first Korean American elected to the Washington State legislature where he served for 18 years. He was born in Korea in 1935. He lost his family at an early age and survived, often begging for food on the streets of Seoul until the outbreak of the Korean war in 1950 at which point he became a houseboy for a group of US Army officers. In 1954 one of them, a dentist named Dr. Ray Paull adopted him and brought him to his home in Utah. Despite knowing little English, Dr. Shin completed his GED in...

<p>Passed away March 22, 2021. He was born in 1940 to Frank and Hazel Forbush in Longview, WA. He married Katherine Eagen, his wife of over 60 happy years of marriage. Together they raised 10 wonderful children and created a big loving family. He was proud of each of his children and the family he had. David made the Alaska Seafood business his career. He spent 40 years doing what he loved, going to Alaska every summer to manage salmon operations there and returning in the fall to plan and prepare for the next year. In 40 years, he never missed a summer in Alaska. David designed their retirement beach house and upon retirement, he and Katherine moved in. Gardening and bird watching became...

<p>Armando Chilelli, 91, died on February 21st, 2021, at his home in Edmonds with his family by his side. He was born April 16th, 1929, in Brooklyn, New York.<br>Armando grew up in Italy, in a town called Paola. This is where he fell in love with his forever love. By one look at a picture set upon a wall. He set his sights on Maria Teresa DePaola (Sina); they married on August 28th, 1953. They celebrated 67 years of marriage.<br>Armando and his bride moved from Italy to Alderwood Manor, Washington. They settled and lived in Lynnwood for 40 plus years, then the last twenty years in Edmonds.<br>When moving to Washington, Sina had relatives to support the young couple's starts. Armando built...

Wayne was born January 7, 1943, in Shelton, Washington, to Walter and Margaret Hakola. When his dad was called to serve in World War II, he and his mother moved to Seattle to be near her family and eventually Wayne, his sister Linna and parents settled into their family home on Queen Anne Hill.<br>He graduated from Queen Anne High in 1961, joined the Navy, married Eileen Finnestad and had two children, Holly and Mike.<br>Wayne's love of Seattle began in high school and inspired a notable career in commercial construction. He thoroughly enjoyed being involved in the growth of the city through his work with many outstanding property developers and mechanical contractors including: Hadley...

On, February 13, 2021, John Lawrence Hjort, loving husband, father, grandfather, friend and mentor to many, passed away at age 83. John was born on December 16, 1937 in Redmond, WA to Dan and Mary Hjort. Growing up, John fished with his father, a commercial fisherman. After graduating from Lake Washington High School, he joined the Coast Guard. He met his wife, Barbara Joyce Brown and they married on February 27, 1960. They raised four sons, Eric, Chris, Kurt and Dane.<br>John was a community leader in Snohomish County and owner of H&H Homes. He built over 1,000 homes and multiple apartment and commercial buildings.<br>John had a passion for the outdoors. He formed lifelong...

Long-time Edmonds resident Janet Martha Smith Barker passed away peacefully on February 6, 2021, following a multi-year battle with cancer. Per her wishes, she was able to remain in her home with hospice support, before the final week of her life, when she was moved to Evergreen Hospice Center near Kirkland, where the care she received made her more comfortable for her final days. <br>Janet Smith was born on December 15, 1934 in Spokane and graduated from Central Valley High School in 1952. While growing up, she helped nurse her mother, who died of cancer. She also lost a brother as an infant.<br>While attending the University of Washington, she met her future husband and love of her life,...

Kenneth "Ken" Edward Foy, 74, passed away peacefully in his Edmonds home on Sunday, January 17, 2021. Ken was born on October 13, 1946 in Yakima, WA to Edward and Dolores Foy, the third of three sons. He graduated from Marquette High School in 1964 and from Gonzaga University in 1968. He joined the Army and proudly served his country in the Viet Nam War where he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. It was in Viet Nam where he met his devoted wife and lifelong companion. They moved to Edmonds in 1974, where they made their home for 47 years, raised their two sons, and enjoyed spending time with their grandchildren, family, and friends.<br>Ken worked for Pacific Northwest Bell/US West for...

Kenneth "Ken" Edward Foy, 74, passed away peacefully in his Edmonds home on Sunday, January 17, 2021. Ken was born on October 13, 1946 in Yakima, WA to Edward and Dolores Foy, the third of three sons. He graduated from Marquette High School in 1964 and from Gonzaga University in 1968. He joined the Army and proudly served his country in the Viet Nam War where he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal. It was in Viet Nam where he met his devoted wife and lifelong companion. They moved to Edmonds in 1974, where they made their home for 47 years, raised their two sons, and enjoyed spending time with their grandchildren, family, and friends. Ken worked for Pacific Northwest Bell/US West for 25+...

<p>David Joseph Horn (64) passed away unexpectedly at home on the morning of January 11, 2021. Dave was born and raised in Seattle Washington and never felt the need to venture far from home. Even the retirement getaway he was building was no more than 50 miles away.<br>Dave shared his home in Shoreline with his girlfriend Peggy. They loved to eat dinners out and attend Dave's favorite hobby; car shows. Dave's first love was his 1963 Chevy Impala he got when he was 16 years old and he still has parts for it all over his garage. In fact, Dave was a car fanatic and was always on the lookout for the next great deal. He participated in and went to car shows as his favorite hobby.<br>Dave was...

<p>Jeannette passed away, comfortably, at her home in Woodway, WA on January 9, 2021 after a long struggle with dementia. Born in Auburn, NY, to Nick and Rose Picciano, Jeannette attended Cornell University and earned a degree in Home Economics in 1953.</p> <p>It was at Cornell, where Jeannette met the love of her life, Ross Wood. They were married on Jeannette's birthday, February 19, 1955 and spent the next 57 years together until Ross' passing in 2012. </p> <p>In 1959 Ross received an offer to work for the Boeing Company. They decided to come out west and try it for a few years. They never went back. Ross and Jeannette settled in Woodway in 1965. </p> <p>Jeannette was active in her...

Henry John Kaczka was born September 10, 1927 in Bristol, Connecticut. He was a resident of Edmonds for 54 years. At age 93, John went home to be with our Lord November 28, 2020. <br>He was preceded in death by his parents; John J. and Anna Kaczka; his brothers, Leo and Eddy Kaczka; and sister Theresa Adamczyk. His surviving sister is Helen Raymond of Bristol. He will join his wife Marianne, son Steven, and daughters Moya and Joanna in heaven.<br>He is survived by his two sons John (Cherie) Kaczka and Jerry (Suzanne Besson) Kaczka; also, his step-daughter, Bertine Hofmann. He had eight grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren; and numerous cousins and nieces and nephews.<br>John...

Henry John Kaczka was born Sept. 10, 1927 in Bristol, CT. At age 93, John went home to be with our Lord Nov. 28, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents; John J. and Anna Kaczka; brothers, Leo and Eddy Kaczka; and sister Theresa Adamczyk; his wife Marianne, son Steven, and daughters Moya and Joanna. He is survived by his sister, Helen Raymond of Bristol; his 2 sons, 8 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; numerous cousins, and nieces and nephews. John resided in Bristol until joining the US Navy in 1944. He was stationed in Bremerton, WA where he met his love Marianne; they married in 1949. John and Marianne started Alpine House and Rug Cleaning and it continues as a family...

Bertha, of Edmonds, WA, died peacefully Nov 2, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family. Bertha was born Dec 1, 1942 to Paul and Emma Elbertha Hayes in Pueblo, Colorado and will be laid to rest at Holyrood Cemetery. <br>For complete obituary and to share memories, please visit www.beckstributecenter. com.

Born 3/28/34 in Mid- west, WY to Byron and Charity Elizabeth Snyder. Passed away 10/31/20 in Edmonds, WA. Graduate of Ephrata HS, 1952. A Navy veteran. He worked at Boeing and Robbins Co., who built the tunneling machine for the Chunnel. Jerry also worked as a gate host for the Mariners and Seahawks for 20 years, also the Sounders. Astronomy was his passion. He coached Mountlake Terrace Little League Foot- ball, boys' basketball and football, girls' basketball and Woodway girls' basket- ball. Jerry is survived by his wife of 63 years Ella "Jo"; 3 children Jerry, Kelly, and Cathi; 5 grandchildren Amber, Michael, Tessa, Max, and Alec; and 2 great grandchildren Nora and Willa. A family...

<p>His love for and knowledge of cars, led to a lifetime career in the automotive industry. From a young age, and to the end of his life, he could be found either under the hood or behind the wheel of his current project. That is the lasting image that will remain for family and friends who knew him. Hughes Courtland Ball, known to everyone as Corky, passed away peacefully at home, on October 3, 2020, with his wife Helen of 47 years, by his side. He was 80 years old. It was a quiet exit from life for a man who will be remembered for his outgoing personality, boisterous laughter and bear hugs.<br>Corky was born to Les and Zolene Ball on May 31, 1940 in Seattle, WA. He was raised in Seattle...

Born to Gordon & Beatrice Smyth in Seattle, Washington September 7, 1936, peacefully passed away at the age of 84 on September 9, 2020, in Edmonds, Washington. Husband to wife Jeanette (5/7/2019), Father to Harold Smyth (Donna), Victoria Wright (Shawn) & Eric Smyth, Brother to Douglas Smyth (Marilyn), Sister Leslie Straub, Uncle to Nicholas Smyth, Grandfather to Lauren Glasel, Griffin Smyth, Langdon Galyean & Fiona Hawkins Great Grandfather to Mason Glasel & Jeanette Galyean, Great Uncle to Taylor Stenzel, Zach, Reagan and Cassidy Smyth. Please share memories at www.beckstributecenter.com.

<p>Marjorie passed on to her heavenly home on Sept. 8, 2020 at the age of 98. She was born in Grand Forks, North Dakota on Jan. 16, 1922 to Hazel Beulah and Olaf Christian Hansen. She was the last living and eldest of five siblings; having three brothers: Don, Curt and Dean; and a sister Marie who died in infancy of scarlet fever. She grew up in genuine community in the small heartland town of Grand Forks, ND, and at her passing she still subscribed to and enjoyed reading the local newspaper, the Red Cent.</p> <br><p>She graduated from Grand Forks Central high school in 1940 and then trained in cosmetology at Demming Beauty College. With a girlfriend she opened and operated a hair salon...

<strong>A life well lived</strong><br>Therese passed away late at night, in her Edmonds home surrounded by family, after a short battle with lung cancer. Her complete obituary can be found at www.beckstributecenter.com.

<p>Vibrant, Young, Compassionate. </p><p>Mardy was an amazing human, wife, mom, and friend. She was always there when you needed her going above and beyond to help and care for others. She will be dearly missed by all that knew her.</p><p>She passed away peacefully in her sleep early Monday morning, August 17, 2020. She is survived by her loving husband Eric, two sons, Aaron (Namyoung) & Alex, granddaughter Yuna, sister Peg, niece Kelly, dog Skye, and cat Karma, and countless other family and friends.<br>She was born in Bozeman, Montana but spent most of her life in Washington State with the last seven years spent in Edmonds. She loved walks on the beach and around her neighborhood,...