Mary Jane Elliott
January 22, 2013
Mary Jane Elliott
Mary Jane Elliott, of lssaquah, died Monday, Jan. 14, 2013, at the age of 79.
She was born Nov. 19, 1933, in Boyne City, Mich., the daughter of Harry and Clara Tompkins. She graduated from Boyne City High School and was the salutatorian of her class. After graduating from the University of Michigan Nursing School, she started her life’s work in nursing at Mercer Island Pediatrics. She then worked for Doctors Hospital, and finally at Swedish Hospital as head nurse of the nursery, and post partum, retiring in 1996.
She was an active church member and chorister of every church she belonged to in her lifetime. She was gifted musically, not only as an alto, but also at the piano and organ, and she served as a substitute organist for Emmanuel Episcopal Church, in Mercer Island, and St. Paul United Church of Christ in Ballard. Her passion was classical music, which led her to University Christian Church in the 2000s to sing under the direction of the late George Shangro.
Frances C. Fallstrom
January 22, 2013
Frances Fallstrom, of Issaquah, peacefully passed away at Lakeside Adult Family Home in Lake Stevens on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, with her family at her side. She was 88 years old.
Frances was born Aug. 4, 1924, in Elma, the daughter of Arthur and Effie Callow.
Frances was a career bookkeeper and worked for many employers during her working years, finally retiring in 2000 from the city of Issaquah. Along the way, she made many friends and built lifelong ties.
Beverly (Uren) Gurr
January 22, 2013
Beverly (Uren) Gurr
Beverly “Joan” (Uren) Gurr, 79, of Renton, and formerly of Issaquah, passed away Dec. 22, 2012, surrounded by her family, at Valley General Hospital, Renton.
She was born Nov. 15, 1933, in Rockville Center, N.Y., to Arthur and Yolanda (Dawson) Uren. She graduated from Amityville High School, Amityville, N.Y., in 1951.
She married George Gurr in 1952 and they were married for 23 years. From this union, seven children were born and, aside from the Lord, her children were her loves!
Joan received her LPN degree from Treasure Valley CC, Ontario, Ore., in 1974; she worked in the nursing profession for more than 20 years.
Thomas Frederick Lewiston
January 22, 2013
Thomas Frederick Lewiston
Thomas Lewiston, a.k.a. Tommy or Grandpa Tom, of Fall City, passed away unexpectedly.
A celebration of life will be held at the Preston Community Center, 8625 310th Ave. S.E., Preston, on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013, at 2:15 p.m.
Friends and family are invited to view the complete obituary, share memories and sign the online guestbook at snoqualmievalleychapel.com.
Love and peace.
Wendi Marie Hitchings
January 22, 2013
Wendi Marie Hitchings
Wendi Marie Hitchings passed away peacefully in her home on Squak Mountain on Jan. 4, 2013.
Wendi was born Dec. 11, 1960, in Longview, to John and Diane Robinson.
She married Steve Hitchings on Dec. 11, 1986, and together they raised their children Alina, Ellie and Mason, and stepdaughter Jennifer.
Wendi was an autism champion, entrepreneur, lifelong Girl Scout leader and supermom to all those she took under her wing. She will be greatly missed by many.
Judith Laverne Thomas
January 15, 2013
Judith Thomas
Judith Laverne Thomas was born Sept. 16, 1940, to Fritz E. Carlson and Winifred I. Carlson.
Heaven welcomed her on Dec. 18, 2012. She was our mother, mother-in law, sister, daughter, aunt, Grandma Judy, Great Grandma Judy and dear friend to so many.
The best baker in town! She shared her love for us all with cookies, pies, creampuffs and truly edible fruit cake!
She found joy in beachcombing for agates, fishing with anyone who would go with her, baking with her grandkids and, in retirement, spending time with her four-legged best buddy Buster.
Thank you, Mom, you live deep in our hearts.
Donald Olaf Sherstad
January 15, 2013
Donald Sherstad
Dad passed peacefully on Dec. 9, 2012, and into the arms of Jesus. His family was at his side and at his home. He was 83 years young.
Don Sherstad was born on July 28, 1929, in Detroit to Olaf and Esther Sherstad. At 16, his family moved to Ballard. He married Micki Johnson in 1953, who was his bride for 60 years.
As a survival instructor for the U.S. Navy, Dad used his training and faith in his Lord to survive the night while lost during a hunting trip.
His lifelong career began 43 years ago as a custom home builder, Sherstad Construction. Dad earned a wonderful reputation for his integrity and quality craftsmanship. He loved building the English Tudor design, and you may see evidence of his homes sprinkled throughout the plateau area. On speculation, he brought his family to live on the shores of beautiful Pine Lake and, as a result, he is considered to be one of the pioneers of the Issaquah and highlands housing boom during the 1960s.
Thomas W. Henn, M.D.
January 8, 2013
Dr. Thomas William Henn, loving husband to Jean, went to the Lord on Jan. 3, 2013.
A funeral Mass will be said at 11 a.m. Jan. 10, at St. Monica’s Catholic Church on Mercer Island.
Friends are invited to view photos, get directions and share memories in the family’s online guest book at www.flintofts.com.
Flintoft’s Funeral Home, 392-6444
Robert Earl Merrick
January 8, 2013
Robert E. Merrick, of Issaquah, loving husband to Eileen, passed away Friday, Jan. 4, 2013.
He was 80.
A graveside service will be at Holy Cross Cemetery in Spokane. Friends are invited to view photos and share memories in the family’s online guest book at www.flintofts.com.
Flintoft’s Funeral Home, 392-6444
Catherine ‘Cathy’ Klenke
January 8, 2013
Cathy was born to John and Julia Caldieraro, on Nov. 30, 1942, and passed to her eternal home with Jesus on Dec. 29, 2012, after a long and grueling battle against cancer.
Her family and friends remember her with hope, recalling the words of Psalm 23:6: “Surely Your goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever” and Proverbs 31:21: “She opens her hand to the poor and reaches out her hands to the needy.”
