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Barbara Jean TRENT
July 13, 1961 - June 2, 2001

Barbara Jean Trent, the beloved daughter of Charles and Nancy Davis, born on July 13, 1961 in Decorah, IA., died peacefully at 3:05 a.m. Friday, June 2, 2001. In 1972 the family settled in Woodinville, WA where Barb attended Cottage Lake Elementary School, Leota Junior High and Bothell High School. After graduating in 1979 she enrolled at W.S.U. in Pullman, WA. Barb was a confirmed member of First Lutheran Church in Bothell. Barbara is survived by her son, Taylor Scott of Lynnwood, WA; her parents, Charles and Nancy Davis of Woodinville, WA; her brother and sister-in-law, Paul and Donna Davis and niece Alysha of Post Falls, ID and her fiancé, Vincent Thomason of Lynnwood. She is lovingly remembered by her Grandpa, Robert Wielage of San Diego, CA; her aunt and uncle Pat and Betty Mooney of Anacortes, WA.; two cousins, Patrick Mooney and Charleen Forsman and their families also of Anacortes; and her great-aunt Elizabeth Frye of Knoxville, MD. Memorial Service 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 7th, at First Lutheran Church in Bothell. For directions call the Church office at 425-486-2314. The family requests that NO FLOWERS be sent. In lieu of flowers, all memorial gifts can be directed to the Boys Project - Princes of the King, c/o Counseling Associates, 6307 - 196th St. S.W., Suite 201, Lynnwood, WA. 98036, the Cancer Society, or the charity of your choice. We Praise God for loaning Barbara Jean to us for almost 40 years. Arrangements by Bothell Funeral Home. (Obit dated 06/05/2001.)

James K. TRULSON

Born December 11, 1927 in Saskatchewan, Canada. passed away peacefully, on June 2, 2001, after a long courageous battle with cancer. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Donna, son Michael (Carolyn), and daughters, Laurie (Gordon) Ruttan and Dana. He is also survived by eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, brothers Orville and Lloyd, and sisters Irene Fox and Marjorie Stewart. He was preceded in death by brother Wayne and sister Catherine Tyler. Jim was a dedicated family man and was happiest when surrounded by his children and grandchildren. He was an avid sportsman and from his youth until his illness prevented further active involvement, he participated in many of them. In his younger days he was heavily involved in coaching youth baseball. Memorial Services will be Thursday, June 7th, at 1 p.m. at Peace Lutheran Church, 8316 - 39th Ave. S.W., Seattle, WA. 98136. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Kaplan Research Foundation, c/o Swedish Foundation, PO Box 14999, Seattle, WA. 98114-0999. (Obit dated 06/06/2001.)

Dr. Kent UELAND

Aberdeen, Wash. Former Bellevue physician, Dr. Kent Ueland, 70 of Grayland, Wash. and Lahaina, Maui, Ha., passed away Friday, June 1. He had lived in Grayland since 1989. Kent was born in Chicago, Ill. but spent much of his childhood in Stavanger, Norway and immigrated to the United States with his family during his high school years. He graduated from Glen Ellyn, Ill. High School, Carleton (Minn.) College and The University of Illinois Medical School. After completing his residency at the University of Washington, he accepted a faculty position in the Dept. of Obstetrics and Gynecology where he taught for 17 years as instructor, assistant professor, and professor of medicine. During his career he specialized in difficult baby deliveries. A highlight was his delivery of quintuplets in 1973, the first such delivery in Washington state. He finished his career at Stanford University where he chaired the OB/GYN department. While in the Northwest, Kent was active in youth soccer, coaching two Washington state champion teams. Among his former players was Bernie James, currently head coach of the Seattle Sounders. Kent is survived by his wife, Theresa (Karshner) Ueland of Grayland, sister Lillian Retzius of Stavanger, Norway, six sons, Hal of White Salmon, Wash., Craig of Burien, Wash., Carl of Renton, Wash., Fred of Lexington, Ky., Scott Smith of Seattle, Wash., Michael Smith of Santa Cruz, Cal., and 12 grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Northwest Lung Foundation, attn: Thea Spaulding, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of Washington, Box 356522, Seattle WA, 98195. (Obit dated 06/08/2001.)

Ray UNDERWOOD

Ray was born on July 31, 1920 in May, Oklahoma. Died June 5, 2001 at his home in Arlington, WA. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Virginia; their children, Douglas (and Diane), Richard (and Adrienne), Christine (and Bill) Diefenderfer, Stewart (and Lauri); 12 grandchildren and 13 great; four brothers, Maynard, Robert, Wilbur and Enos. Ray moved to Seattle in 1940 and worked at Boeing for 41 years. He was also a volunteer firefighter at Kenmore Fire Dept. for over 20 years. Ray and Virginia enjoyed traveling, fishing and boating together. He will be greatly missed. Remembrances to Hospice or Alzheimer's Association. (Obit dated 06/07/2001.)

Mary Ann VANN

Mary Ann VANN, 56, passed away on 5/31/01. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 5th from 2-8 p.m. and Services will be held on Wednesday, June 6th at 11 a.m. Officiating will be Rev. Claudell Warren. (Obit dated 06/03/2001.)

Charles William VANNOY

Charles William VANNOY, 86, died June 1, 2001 in Renton, Washington. He was born October 5, 1914 in North Platte, Nebraska to James and Mary Vannoy. He moved to Seattle 64 years ago, bringing his family with him. C. W. was a railroad engineer for over 30 years. After retiring, he became an avid hunter and fisherman. He also enjoyed camping and playing with his 8 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Charlie was preceded in death by his beloved wife Helen, and son Bill. He leaves a son, Vern and wife Sally; 8 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; two sisters Kate and Velma. Graveside Service Thurs., June 7, 2001 at 2:30 p. m. at Restlawn Memorial Park, 23800 - 104th Ave. W., Edmonds. Arrangements Beck's Funeral Home, Edmonds (425) 771-1234. (Obit dated 06/04/2001.)

Albert J. VERVAKE, Jr

Albert J. VERVAKE, Jr., 73 years of age, a resident of Ocean Shores, WA. died on Tuesday, May 29, 2001 at his home in Ocean Shores. Mr. Vervake was a structural engineer for the Boeing Company from 1959 to 1981, then a contract engineer until retiring to Ocean Shores in 1993. Father of Mike Vervake of Kirkland, Robert Allen Vervake of Auburn, WA. and Gary T. Vervake of Houston, TX.; two grandchildren and one sister. Services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, June 8, 2001 at the Coleman Mortuary in Hoquiam, WA. (Obit dated 06/07/2001.)

Rear Admiral Harry N. WALLIN

Rear Admiral Harry N. Wallin died peacefully in his sleep at home in San Mateo, California, on May 27, 2001. He was born in Seattle, Washington, on May 17, 1913. With BS and MS degrees in Civil Engineering from the University of Washington and MIT, he played an active role in the Pacific during World War II. He commanded Seabee construction troops in the New Hebrides in 1942, and expedited the construction of airfields, warehouses, hospitals, and other facilities to support U.S. landings on Guadalcanal. Throughout the war, he supervised planning, design, and construction of shore facilities in Western Australia, New Guinea, the Admiralty Islands, Indonesia, and the Philippine Islands. For his service with the Seabees in the Pacific, Admiral Wallin was decorated with the first of his three Legion of Merit awards. After World War II, he was engaged in wide-ranging Navy assignments from Reserve Fleet Berthing Areas on the West Coast to the Naval Ordinance Laboratory, to Guantanamo Bay, and Pearl Harbor. He managed the Navy's world-wide facilities engineering and construction program, and served as Commander of the Atlantic Division of the Naval Facilities Engineering Command. Upon completion of 32 years of commissioned service, Admiral Wallin joined Bechtel Corporation where he directed engineering and construction work on marine facilities projects worldwide, and managed the Trojan Nuclear Power Project in Oregon. These highlights of a long and distinguished engineering and military career show Rear Admiral Harry Nels Wallin to be a giant among American Military Engineers. He was a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers; a Fellow in the Society of American Military Engineers; a member of Tau Beta Pi (National Engineering Society); and Sigma Xi (National Science Honorary). Rear Admiral Wallin is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Esther; his grateful children, Kris and Jim Haggart, David and Lynda Wallin, and Janet Wallin; his proud grandchildren, Greg, Jeff, Mira, Jeremy, David, and KaiLea; and one great grandchild Brynnah; his sister Mildred Goss of Santa Barbara, and his brother Don Wallin of Seattle. He loved his many friends, music and golf and enjoyed his life to a tee. He will be truly missed. In lieu of flowers, donations in his name may be made to: The Parkinson's Institute 1170 Morse Ave. Sunnyvale, CA. 94087 or Sutter VNA and Hospice 700 So. Claremont, Ste. 220 San Mateo, CA. 94402. (Obit dated 06/07/2001.)

Robert C. WARD

Age 83, born March 11, 1918 in Rossland, BC, Canada, died June 5, 2001 in Lynnwood, WA. He was a disabled W.W.II Veteran, Mason and Shriner. Proceeded in death by his wife Grace, 2 sisters and 8 brothers. Survived by 5 nieces, 2 nephews and an endless number of grandnieces and grandnephews. Memorial Service to be held Wednesday, June 13 at 2 p.m. at The Nile Temple, 6601 244th Street S.W., Mountlake Terrace, WA. Remembrances in lieu of flowers, to Nile Temple or Shriners Hospital. (Obit dated 06/08/2001.)

Pearl L. WELCH

Pearl L. WELCH, 75 years. Born July 3, 1926. Born to eternal life on June 4, 2001. Pearl is survived by Nona Woodard, Patrick Welch, Kathleen Nelson and Jeffrey Welch. Also sons-in-law Michael Woodard and David Nelson; grandchildren Althea, Adrienne, Elliott & Ian. Born in Denver, Colorado, raised in Seattle. In 1950 she married O.E. "Gene" Welch, previous co-owner of Welch Fuel and Hardware. Visitation 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 7, 2001, at Columbia Funeral Home, Seattle. Funeral Service 2 p.m. Friday, June 8, 2001 at Renton Assembly of God, Hwy. 169 & 152nd Ave. S.E., Renton. Remembrances to Virginia Mason Diabetes Research Foundation. (Obit is from 06/07/2001 to 06/08/2001.)

Milton Raymond WILDE

Milton Raymond WILDE, 82, of Snohomish, died June 2. Born in Los Angeles, California. A World War II veteran, he then made a career in banking. Survived by children Nancy Boor, Diane Broussard, James Wilde, and John Wilde; son-in-law Frederic Boor, daughter-in-law Fei Wilde; and seven grandchildren. Services to be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at St. John's Episcopal Church, 913 2nd, Snohomish. Memorials may be made in the church. (Obit dated 06/07/2001.)

Claude Oliver WOODALL, III

Claude Oliver WOODALL, III, 47. Died 6/01/01. Survived by mother Edna, brothers Richard and Dolph, grandmother Edna, 7 nieces and nephews. Memorial Service Wed. 6/6/01, 2 p.m. at University Congregational Church, 4515 16th Ave. N.E. (Obit dated 06/05/2001.)

Rev. John G. WYATT, Jr.

passed away June 4, 2001. He is survived by his loving wife, Anna; his daughter, Misha; sons, John III and Keith; their spouses, Yolanda and Elaine; and his six grandchildren, DeSean, Amy, LeAnna, Kristen, Matthew and Sarah. He was the Interim Executive Director of the Church Council of Greater Seattle. He served as Pastor of Ebenezer A.M.E. Zion in Seattle. He retired from the USAF as a MSGT. Visitation Wed. 12-8 p.m., Thurs. and Fri. 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., with a family hour from 7-8 p.m. on Fri. at Evergreen-Washelli Funeral Home. Services Sat., June 9th, 11 a.m. at Ebenezer A.M.E. Zion. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the John G. Wyatt, Jr. memorial scholarship fund at any Washington Mutual branch. (Obit dated 06/06/2001.)

Lois J. YARBOROUGH

Passed peacefully in her sleep 5-25-2001 at the age of 77. She was born and raised on the family ranch in Mile City, Montana to Herman and June Barthel. Lois was the youngest of four children: Marjorie Hawkins of Buckley, Irene Briglio of Olympia and Arlic Barthel (deceased). She is also survived by a son Randy Gregory, nieces Ruby Tiller and Barbara Long, nephews Len Hawkins and Arlic Ray Barthel and cousin Helen Mae Frowick. Her life took many different roads after leaving the family ranch at the age of 16. Those who knew her loved her for her kind and generous spirit, quick wit, keen sense of humor and her ability to laugh at life. We truly miss her. At her request, no services.

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