Obituaries

Jack Cooper Retired Edmonds Fire Chief Jack Cooper went to live with God in heaven on September 16, 2023. He was a loving husband, dad, Grandpa, uncle and brother. Jack was born November 2, 1930 in Burleson, Texas, to Ferg and Bertha Cooper and spent most of his youth in Texas before moving to Sunnyside…

Judith Susan Moutray A plaque at Tahoma National Cemetery states, “Judith S Moutray 1941 2022,” but Judy was more than those dates joined by an insipid blank. That blank contains a lot of life, love, trials and tribulations.  It represents a lifetime of faith, hope, charity, strength and endurance, family and friends, and open-mindedness. Judith…

John Burbank On May 13, 2023, John entered eternal rest at home with his wife Linda at his side. Born in Tonasket, Washington, on August 29, 1926, John married Linda Mitchell, September 11, 1982, on the campus of Seattle Pacific University. Years later a convalidation ceremony was performed at St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church, Everett,…

Anne B. Hendricks Anne was born in 1941 to Vivian Gandolfo and Frederick Gatewood in Seattle and passed away peacefully on August 19, 2023. Her father died in the Naval shipyard when she was a child and she was adopted by Robert Lent when he married Vivian. Anne attended Holy Names Academy and Gonzaga University…

Angeline Louise Spindle 1928-2023 Angeline Louise Spindle, Age 95, passed away peacefully at her home in Sun City Arizona from natural causes on August 17, 2023, with family members by her side. Angeline “Angie” was born July19, 1928, to her parents John and Louise Furey in St. Paul Minnesota. She was the seventh of 10…

Bob Burton July 4, 1933 – August 10, 2023 Bob Burton died peacefully, alongside family in his Edmonds home near midnight on Thursday, August 10, 2023, after several weeks in hospice care due to ill health resulting from congestive heart failure and a stroke. A lover of ice cream, beautiful sunsets, spectacular music, his view…

Dave died at home of natural causes related to cardiovascular disease on May 28th, 2023.  Dave was born in Saint Paul, MN, on July 18, 1956 and was raised in Edmonds, WA. He attended Meadowdale High School and graduated in 1974. Growing up in the Pacific Northwest, Dave had a passion for the outdoors and…

James Michael Traner Jim Traner passed away on July 22nd while reeling in an enormous king salmon from his boat at Possession Point off the south tip of Whidbey Island in the Puget Sound. Jim was born June 6th, 1947, to Ronald and Elizabeth Traner, in Yakima. He was the eldest of three brothers –…

Patricia “Pan” Smith It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Patricia Ann (Pan) Smith, our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. Pan passed away on July 18th, 2023, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease at the age of 74. In 1948, Pan was born to Herold and Fern Nehls in Oakland, California….

Madge Marie Staley Madge Marie Staley, 89, of Edmonds, WA, was reunited with her loving husband, July 6, 2023. She was born in Pietermartizburg, South Africa, October 15th, 1933.  She was married to Rodney Peter Staley on April 17, 1954. She lovingly raised three children (Trevor, Merle, and Kevin), and worked as a secretary in…

Wayne Tavis 11/5/1928 – 7/4/2023 Wayne A Tavis, a resident of Mountlake Terrace for more than 65 years, was reunited with his wife, Jan (Robinson) Tavis, on July 4, 2023. He was 94 years old. Wayne was born to Joseph and Hilda Tavis on November 5, 1928, and was predeceased by siblings Leo, Doreen, and…

Betty Jean Anderson 1928 – 2023 Betty’s humility and love for her family came from an inner strength not expected from a “quiet person.” She credited Jesus for her strength, but it was also her endless willingness to help others. She always wrote wisdom verses from the Bible and poems in her cards and letters….

Claudia “Kate” Williams 1943 – 2023 We are heartbroken to note the passing of our beloved friend and sister Kate Williams. A graduate of Queen Anne High School in Seattle, Kate lived in Queen Anne for much of her life but spent several years in Pasadena with her lifelong friend Sue. After working in a…

Duane Uusitalo On April 6, 2023, this world lost a truly good soul, Duane Uusitalo, a man of veracity and integrity, who knew himself and enjoyed the company of others. Born to Vilho and Taimi Uusitalo in Duluth, Minnesota in 1943, his family also included a sister, Virginia and a brother, Arlen. In the early…

Roger Brooking It is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing of my father, Roger Brooking. He peacefully departed from this world on May 22, 2023, in Seattle, Washington. Born on April 29, 1939, in Livingston, Montana to Arthur and Thelma Brooking, my dad lived a life filled with love, laughter, friends, and…

Matthew Lee Caldwell Matthew Lee Caldwell was born May 14, 1958 in Port Townsend, WA. Matt or “Coach” was surrounded by loved ones in his final hours and passed away peacefully on May 9, 2023. Matt spent his childhood years in the quirky place of Port Townsend along with his many (8 in fact) brothers…

In Loving Memory of Debbie Stewart May 23, 1962 – March 14, 2023 It is with sorrow that we announce the passing of Debbie Stewart, a beloved mother, sister, daughter, and friend. Debbie passed away on March 14, 2023, leaving behind cherished memories and a legacy of hard work and determination. While we mourn her…

Former Mountlake Terrace Police Chief Scott Smith died earlier this week at the age of 66. Smith served for 28 years as a police officer for Mountlake Terrace. He began his career at Mountlake Terrace in 1980,  moving up the ranks and eventually being appointed as chief in March 2000. Smith was a graduate of…

Gloria Claire MacKay Gloria Claire MacKay (Wahlgren) passed on May 8, 2023. She was 89 years. Gloria was an independent, life-long learner. As a genre-defying reader, innovative techie, and Seattle sports fan, her interests knew no bounds.  She is a graduate of the University of Washington where she majored in journalism and acquired teaching credentials….

Paul Anderson Paul Anderson, 70, passed away April 2023, in Edmonds WA. He grew up in Alderwood Manor WA and has been a long time resident of Edmonds and the Seattle area. He graduated from Meadowdale High School, class of 1970 and attended many sports games long after. He was a proud member of the…

Robert Charles Hardy Our sweet, kindhearted brother, Robert Charles Hardy, 62, passed away unexpectedly on April 11, 2023. He was born on April 19, 1960, at Swedish Hospital in Seattle, WA (along with his twin brother, Richard) to the late Charles and Doris Hardy. The twins’ arrival caused excitement in the home, where five older…

Betty Lou (Deebach), Fussner, Gaeng Betty Lou Deebach, also known as Fussner, Gaeng, passed away on April 17, 2023, at the age of 96 in Anchorage, Alaska. She was born on January 29, 1927, in Yakima, Washington. In 1949 Betty married John Fussner who was the father of her 5 children. Betty was a paralegal…

Margaret Ann (Meg) Grenier Keogh December 2, 1948 – April 6, 2023 Margaret Ann Keogh, who brought sparkle to the lives of many who knew her as “Meg,” died suddenly April 6, 2023. She made friends with everyone she met and was a welcoming hostess at many gatherings in her home and garden. Meg was…

Barbara Mae Smith Jack Smith Barbara Mae Smith was born in 1935 in Cincinnati, OH. She attended UCLA where she met her husband, Jack. Bright, attentive and mighty, Barbara was an elementary teacher for 26 years. She loved to garden, read and write and followed politics closely. Quick to laugh and full of common-sense, she…