Shirley Ann McCarty

Shirley Ann McCarty, of Sammamish, died March 6, 2010, at Evergreen Hospice, Kirkland. She was 74.A celebration of Shirley’s life will be at 11 a.m. March 12 at Flintoft’s Issaquah Funeral Home, 540 E. Sunset Way, Issaquah. Call 392-6444.

Shirley was born Aug. 6, 1935, in Ogema, Minn., to Michael and Elva Winter. She was raised in Detroit Lakes, Minn., where she graduated from Detroit Lakes High School in 1953. Following high school, Shirley went to work at the local Super Value Grocery.

On March 15, 1958, Shirley married Bob McCarty in White Earth, Minn. They lived in Minnesota until 1967, when they moved to the Wallingford district of Seattle. In 1979, they moved to Redmond and in 1991, they settled in Sammamish.

In her leisure time, Shirley enjoyed gardening, tending her flowers, cooking, and collecting antiques and trinkets. Her family remembers her as a woman of great fortitude who cherished a good laugh. Shirley was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother and friend, and she is deeply missed.

Survivors include her abiding husband, Bob, of Sammamish; children Kevin McCarty, of Spokane, and Michelle King, of Sammamish; siblings Darrell Winter, of Audubon, Minn., MarJo Birdsall, of Florida, Rodney Winter, of Detroit Lakes, Minn., and Eloise Dovre, also of Detroit Lakes; six grandchildren; and a host of extended family members and friends.

Shirley was preceded in death by her daughter, Vicki-Lynn Brickman; brothers Don and Duane; and a sister, Betty Toman.

Friends are invited to view photos and share memories in the family’s online guest book at www.flintofts.com.

Julie Perry

Julie Marie Perry (Ostrander) died peacefully in the presence of family March 4 after a short but unexpected illness. She was 51.A memorial service will be at Flintoft’s Issaquah Funeral Home, 540 E. Sunset Way. Go to www.flintofts.com for more information.

Julie was born July 14, 1958, in Elmira, N.Y., to James and Dolores Ostrander. She was raised in Santa Barbara, Calif., and graduated from Dos Pueblos High School in 1976.

Julie met her husband Rick at age 17, and they were married Oct. 23, 1982, in Santa Barbara, Calif. Julie was a devoted wife, mother, daughter and sister. She is remembered as a very caring and generous person with a big heart who loved helping other people.

She was fond of gardening, needlepoint, reading, computers, but most of all traveling. Her favorite trips were to Europe with her husband, daughter, mother, sisters and cousins.

Julie worked for the Journal American, Eastside Journal, Montgomery Watson Engineers and most recently the Sammamish Plateau Water and Sewer District as an engineering assistant. Julie was known to help people in dire situations monetarily, without them ever knowing about it.

Julie was very involved in the nonprofit organization Quota for close to 10 years. She served actively and was not only instrumental in procuring items for its annual auction, but was active in serving food to the homeless and passing out donated items to children. Quota helps autistic children, and hearing-impaired, homeless and battered women.

Julie is survived by her husband of 27 years, Richard Perry, of Redmond; daughter Nicole Perry, of Redmond; mother Dolores Ostrander; sisters Laurie Adams, Beth Adams and Jamie Gilcrest, all of Ventura, Calif.; and a host of extended family members and friends.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances are suggested to Listen and Talk School, 8610 Eighth Ave. N.E., Seattle, WA 98115, 206-985-6646.

Friends are invited to view an expanded obituary and photo gallery, share memories and sign the family’s online guest book at www.flintofts.com.

Lan Chen was born Jan. 25, 1957, in Keelung, Taiwan, the daughter of Kuo Chien Lan and Chi Shu Ai Lan. She was raised in Taipei, Taiwan, where she attended local schools. Following primary schooling, Lan continued her education at Ming-Chung University, Taiwan, where she earned her bachelor’s degree.

On Oct. 25, 1982, Lan Chen married David Tzyy-Yi Chen in Taipei. They moved to Gainesville, Fla., in 1984. In 1986, they moved to Raleigh, N.C, where David continued his studies at North Carolina State University. In 1987, they moved to the Bay Area of California, where they started a family. In addition to her work at home, Lan worked as a sales manager in the computer hardware industry.

In 1990, Lan gave up her career so her family could move together to Issaquah. Following a few short jobs, she found employment as an airline ticketing administrator. She worked until 2006, when her cancer would no longer allow her to work.

In her leisure time, Lan enjoyed cooking, gardening and spending time with her family. A great planner and motivator, she was dedicated to the mission of lovingly guiding her family to succeed. A loving and energetic wife, mother, daughter and friend, she is deeply missed.

Survivors include her husband David Tzyy-Yi Chen, son Rick Chen and daughter Kelley Chen, all of Issaquah; her parents, Kuo Chien Lan and Chi Shu Ai Lan, of Taiwan; two brothers; a sister; and a host of extended family members and friends. Lan Chen was preceded in death by her brother.

Arrangements are entrusted to Flintoft’s Issaquah Funeral Home and Crematory. Call 392-6444.

Friends are invited to view photos and share memories in the family’s online guest book at www.flintofts.com.

Paula Markley

A memorial will be held at 11 a.m. March 10 at St. Madeleine Sophie Catholic Church, 4400 130th Place S.E., Bellevue.

Paula was born in Denver, to Paul and Agnes Pianfetti. She has a sister, Patricia Marino, of Denver, and a brother, Phillip of Franktown, Colo. Paula attended Holy Family High School in Denver and graduated from Colorado State University with a Bachelor of Science with honors in child psychology. Paula was elected Epsilon Beta chapter president of Kappa Kappa Gamma, and belonged to the KKG Alumni groups in both Denver and Seattle.

Paula married Thomas Markley in 1965 and has a daughter Anne (Jason) Rosauer, and a son, Steven. Her six grandchildren were her greatest joy.

Paula was a wonderful mother, wife and friend. She had a gentle voice, contagious smile and warm heart. She made an impression on everyone she met. Spending time with her family, playing bridge, traveling with friends and her church community were some of the many things that made her life full.

Prior to retirement, Paula enjoyed working for Trammell Crow Co. in the Commercial Real Estate Division, where she focused on supporting Microsoft’s real estate.

She spent her last two years with the best care possible. Her family would like to thank Whispering Creek Adult Family Home in Bellevue (Angelica and John Muntean and caregivers) and Pine Lake Adult Family Home in Sammamish (Vivian Pop and caregivers). They all treated Paula as part of their family and provided her such a wonderful place to call home.

Finally, to Sharon and Dave, Helen and Joe, Ann and Larry, Jan and Don, Joanne, Cathey, Janet, Judy, Pat, the Bridge Group, the Kappas, her adopted sister Sue Markley VanTassel and all her other dear friends, we believe Paula would want to say, “Thank you for making my life so happy. I’ll be waiting for you.”

Arrangements are entrusted to Flintoft’s Funeral Home and Crematory. Call 392-6444.

Friends are invited to share memories, view photos and sign the family’s online guest book at www.flintofts.com.

Fred Bahr

Fred was born May 14, 1945, in Athens, Wis., the son of Edmund and Janet Bahr. He grew up on a Wisconsin farm, but charted a course in aviation.

He graduated in 1968 from Parks Air College, St. Louis University, where he met and married Jamie Schlosser in 1971. He served in the United States Army 1970-72 as an air traffic controller.

Fred worked for Fowler Aeronautics and Rocky Mountain Airways in Denver. From 1977 to 2005, he flew for United Airlines, becoming a 747 captain.

Fred and Jamie made Issaquah their home for 30 years, which is where they raised their four daughters. He retired from the airlines in 2005. After retirement, Fred expanded his aviation consulting business, Bahr-Aero, opening an office at Renton field in 2007.

He continued to share his passion for general aviation, flying all types of aircraft, from Beaver floatplanes to Citation jets. Bahr-Aero developed into a local and international aviation consulting business with a reputation that Fred embodied: experience, respect and integrity.

He is survived by his wife Jamie; daughters Nicole, Vanessa, Bria and Emily; and five grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother Dennis Bahr and sister Beverly Paul.

Remembrances in Fred’s honor may be sent to NCCF/Quest Aircraft Charitable Fund, Northwest Christian Community Foundation, 7730 S.W. 31st Ave., Portland, OR 97219.

Arrangements are by Flintoft’s Funeral Home and Crematory.

Friends are invited to share memories and sign the family’s online guest book at www.flintofts.com.

rma Cavanaugh

Irma Ricci Cavanaugh, of Issaquah, died March 1, 2010. She was 89.A memorial Mass was March 3 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Seattle.

Irma was born Dec. 6, 1920, in Chester, Ill., to Joseph and Bessie Branam Buatte. She was raised in the Chester area, where she graduated from Chester High School.

Throughout Irma’s varied career, she was a dance instructor, a real estate agent and a dental assistant, but Irma was most affectionately remembered as the featured aerialist performer “Ricci” in the circus, where she also performed as a contortionist and bareback rider.

On July 29, 1949, Ricci married Arthur “Bud” Cavanaugh in Corpus Christi, Texas. They lived in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, and Hermosa Beach, Calif.

In her leisure time, Ricci enjoyed creating floral arrangements, cooking, sewing, reading and traveling. She is remembered by her family and friends as a warm, funny and energetic hostess; a creative and talented artist and gardener; and a loving “Nana.”

Survivors include her children, Dan (wife Cathy) Cavanaugh, of Santa Cruz, Calif., and Jill Cavanaugh, of Issaquah; her brother Charles Buatte, of Chester, Ill.; her beloved grandchildren; and numerous extended family and friends.

Irma was preceded in death by her husband Arthur; her sons William Joseph Miget and Charles Michael Miget; parents Joseph and Bessie Buatte; and sister Alberta Buatte Thompson.

The family suggests remembrances to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Arrangements are entrusted to Flintoft’s Funeral Home and Crematory. Call 392-6444.

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Dawn Appel

Dawn spent her early years in West Lawn, Chicago, and always kept the traditions, culture and food of Chicago close to heart.

From an early age, Dawn Kusch was known for her kindness of heart. Dawn was a person who knew what she wanted and would work to make this a reality.

Sometimes, her sisters accused her of being bossy. To this, Dawn would reply, “This is not bossy. This is leadership.”

People naturally gravitated to Dawn and because of this she was known as a family builder. Wherever Dawn went, she left behind communities she brought together.

After graduating from Loyola University of Chicago, Dawn moved to California. There she met Casey and described him to her mother as “so nice . . . I wasn’t ready for him.” Ready or not, Dawn fell in love and married. Dawn and Casey soon moved and set roots in Issaquah. In 1997, they were blessed by the gem of their lives — their son Alex.

It didn’t take Dawn long to extend her family. Dawn’s method was through a good party — her favorite being an annual pre-Thanksgiving dinner. Here, Dawn would provide a huge meal for friends and adamantly refused any help. To Dawn, this was her gift.

Dawn will be dearly missed by those she brought together. Dawn is survived by her husband Casey; son Alex; mother Marilyn; father Gregory; sisters Kelly and Nikki; second family Kenneth, Elizabeth and Noma; as well as the communities of Klahanie, Newport High School, her son’s soccer team, those moved by her story on CaringBridge; and many more. We know our “Weema” is somewhere beautiful, where she is bringing wayward souls together for another fantastic party.

Those wishing to offer a monetary gift may directly donate to Dawn’s family by mailing a check payable to Dawn Appel Memorial Fund to J. Wikrent, 459 209th Ave. N.E., Sammamish, WA 98074; or donate in Dawn Appel’s name to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

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Richard Walimaki

Richard (Dick) Walimaki, of Issaquah, died at Private Nursing Care Inc. on Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010. He was 79.A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. March 5 at Flintoft’s Issaquah Funeral Home, 540 E. Sunset Way. A reception will follow.

Richard was born July 13, 1930, in Greenland Township in Northern Michigan, the son of Victor Dorigo and Vivian Walimaki Dorigo. He was raised in Burke, Idaho, and Tukwila, and graduated from Foster High School in 1948.

When he graduated he moved to Burke, Idaho, to work in the Star Silver Mines. He enlisted in the Marines and was a demolition expert and later was a drill sergeant. In 1955, he moved to Seattle and joined the Seattle Fire Department as a fireman. He earned a Bachelor of Arts from North Seattle Community College and was promoted through the ranks to captain until his retirement in 1981.

After retirement, he divided his time between Indio, Calif., and Crescent Bar in Quincy. He was an avid golfer and loved to travel.

Richard, a widower, was married three times and is survived by his daughter, Valerie Lipp (Bruce); a granddaughter; two brothers, Jack Walimaki (Adele), of Whidbey Island, and Bill Walimaki (Sue), of Renton; two nieces; and a nephew.

The family suggests remembrances to Alzheimer’s Association or the NW Burn Foundation.

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Leon Yearout

Leon Yearout, of Yakima, died Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010. He was 89.As per his request, no services will be held.

Mr. Yearout was born in Wapato, and served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. He worked as a carpenter and taught in Issaquah; Torrance, Calif.; and Palos Verdes, Calif.

Mr. Yearout was at Issaquah High School from 1954-1959, teaching history and journalism, and was a junior class advisor. His daughter, Peggy Ann, graduated form IHS.

Mr. Yearout was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma, and his daughter, Peggy Ann.

Survivors include brothers Leroy (his twin) and Don, both of Yakima; sisters Gaynelle Lacombe, Patricia Stark and Jean Miller, also from Yakima; and four grandchildren.

Elisabeth Sato

Elisabeth Magdalena Sato, of Sammamish, died Feb. 28, 2010, at Providence Marianwood nursing home. She was 82.Elisabeth was born March 26, 1927 in Sandhausen, Germany. She married Jack Sato on July 29, 1954, in Heidelberg Germany.

Elisabeth and Jack met in post-war Germany, where Jack was stationed in the U.S. Army. After marriage, Elisabeth moved to this country with Jack and became a U.S. citizen.

Elisabeth was a devoted wife and mother to her four children. She is remembered as a very generous person who loved being with her family.

She was fond of sewing and craftwork and traveled extensively.

Elisabeth is survived by her husband, Jack Sato, of Sammamish; daughters Evelyn Peters (husband Kriss), of Graham, Sibylle Horvath (husband Larry), of Crown Point, and Kay Soukup (husband Ron), of Sammamish.

Elisabeth leaves behind five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Elisabeth’s son Marc predeceased her in 1995.

Arrangements are by Flintoft’s Funeral Home.

Friends are invited to share memories and sign the family’s online guest book at www.flintofts.com.