Remembrances

Chuck Howe skied for the first time at Paradise on Mount Rainier as a teenager in the early 1940’s and followed his passion for the next 70 years. Chuck attended the College of Puget Sound (CPS) where he was member of the ski team. He helped CPS purchase and improve the Deep Creek Lodge (now Alta Crystal) for the school’s recreation program. Chuck and his classmates installed … [Read more...] about Charles Howe 1925-2022

Michael Eugene Dederer passed away March 7, 2021 at age 88 in Seattle. Mike (Mick to his nuclear family) was born at Swedish Hospital in Seattle on April 30, 1932 to Michael and Clare Dederer. Mike's dad, Michael, was president of the Seattle Fur Exchange, the international fur auction house, and an active figure in Seattle civic life for decades. Mike and his younger brother … [Read more...] about Michael E. Dederer 1932-2021

Charles E. Morgan, II (94) of Everett passed away peacefully on May 13th. Charlie was born in Seattle WA on September 13, 1927 to Ruth and Charles Morgan. Graduated in 1945 from Lincoln High School, served in the army and graduated in 1953 from University of Washington. Charlie was a local architect specializing in multi-family projects since 1954. Charlie enjoyed spending time … [Read more...] about Charles E. Morgan 1927-2022

David William Gossard, Jr. was born in Seattle on February 17, 1930. He was raised in Enumclaw at the house on Gossard Street, built by his father Bill (David William Gossard, Sr.) and his mother Sarah. He told his children stories of the jobs he had as a young man; working at the Farman's Pickle plant in Enumclaw (which gave him a disdain for any pickle but Farman's Dill); … [Read more...] about David W. Gossard, Jr. 1930-2020

May 28, 1932 - July 17, 2021Ross W. McLaughlin, loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend passed away surrounded by his caring family at his home in Lake Oswego, Ore., Saturday, July 17, 2021, after a brave battle with cancer. He was 89. Ross was born in Seattle, Wash., a treasured day for his dear parents, William Lewis McLaughlin and Olive Robinson McLaughlin. His … [Read more...] about Ross William McLaughlin 1932-2021