Kevin ‘Bam’ Henehan
June 18, 2013
Kevin ‘Bam’ Henehan
Bam Henehan, of Issaquah, loving husband to Donna, passed away Monday, June 10, at home. He was 81.
A funeral service was June 14 at Flintoft’s Funeral Home in Issaquah.
Friends are invited to view photos and share memories in the family’s online guest book at www.flintofts.com.
Harold M. Laitala
June 18, 2013
Harold M. Laitala
Jan. 18, 1923 — June 10, 2013
Harold M. Laitala died Monday, June 10, 2013, surrounded by his family. He was 90.
Harold Laitala
Harold was born Jan. 18, 1923, in Lead, S.D., to Peter and Lydia Laitala. He was the youngest of 13 children, with 10 sisters and two brothers. His parents both died before Harold was 7 and his older sisters raised him.
Frances Ann Mongelli
June 11, 2013
Frances Ann Mongelli, age 96, of Issaquah (Providence Point), passed away June 7, 2013, in Issaquah.
Frances was born March 31, 1917, in New York City.
Survivors include son Robert Mongelli, of Issaquah, and daughter Patricia Scordo, of Medina; two grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.
Rex Belshaw
June 11, 2013
Remembering Rex Belshaw, born July 18, 1968, passed June 15, 2012 — a poem for our son from his loving mother and father on the anniversary of his passing.
Rex Belshaw
A little while … Fill not your heart with pain and sorrow, but remember me in every tomorrow … Remember the joy, the laughter, the smiles, I’ve only gone to rest a little while. Although my leaving causes pain and grief, my going has eased my hurt and given me relief. So dry your eyes and remember me, not as I am, but as I used to be. Because I will remember you all and look on with a smile, understand in your hearts I’ve only gone to rest a little while.
Survivors include his loving parents Leon and Beverly; devoted siblings Jim McLaughlin (Lori), Barry McLaughlin (Anna), Dorothy Ochsner, Deena Rohrback (John) and Dana Polfliet (Jason); and fiancée Ann Mari Gantenbien.
Christel Marie Lundeen
June 11, 2013
Christel Marie Lundeen, beloved wife, mother, daughter and sister, passed away peacefully May 29, 2013, at home in Issaquah with her family at her side. She was 52 years old.
Christel Marie Lundeen
She is survived by her husband Terry, of Issaquah; her son Taylor (attending the University of Arizona); her son Christopher (attending Gonzaga University), her mother Barbara Snyder, of Cambria, Calif.; her brother Robert Van, of Newbury Park, Calif.; her brother Michael Van, of Edmond, Okla.; her brother Gregory Van, of Golden, Colo.; and eight nephews and nieces.
Nicholas Scott Ridout
June 4, 2013
Nicholas Ridout
Nicholas Scott Ridout, 24, of Preston, died May 27, 2013, in Nashville.
He was born Oct. 16, 1988, in Renton, the son of Scott and Susan Ridout. He attended Neighborhood Christian School and Cedar Park Christian High School, where he was very active in the drama department, and home schooled, graduating from NARS. He currently traveled the country as a musician busking, recently spending several months in Nashville.
Nicholas was an accomplished musician having taught himself guitar, piano, harmonica, banjo and organ. He wrote hundreds of songs, poems, short stories and painted dozens of pictures in fascinating series. All of his artistic expressions were full of deep, authentic emotion, heralding a message he felt compelled to share with humanity.
Christel Marie Lundeen
June 4, 2013
Christel Lundeen
Christel Marie Lundeen, beloved wife, mother, daughter and sister, passed away peacefully May 29, 2013, at home in Issaquah with her family at her side. She was 52 years old.
She is survived by her husband Terry, of Issaquah; her son Taylor (attending the University of Arizona); her son Christopher (attending Gonzaga University), her mother Barbara Snyder, of Cambria, Calif.; her brother Robert Van, of Newbury Park, Calif.; her brother Michael Van, of Edmond, Okla.; her brother Gregory Van, of Golden, Colo.; and eight nephews and nieces.
She was preceded in death by father Robert VanBuskirk.
Roger Paul Patterson
June 4, 2013
Roger Patterson
Roger Paul Patterson, age 28, passed away May 17, 2013, in the arms of his wife, surrounded by family and close friends after his long battle with cancer.
He is survived by his wife Melisa (Davies) Patterson, parents Fred and Arlene (Diemert) Patterson, brother Riley, sisters Carrie and Julie, grandparents Roger and Ruth Diemert, in-laws Robert and Lori Davies, brother-in-law Michael and nephew Ezequiel, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Roger was born in Redmond, to Fred and Arlene on June 20, 1984, grew up in North Bend with a passion for playing soccer, and graduated from Mount Si High School in 2002. Roger began working at Sargent Construction Services in 2006 with great pride as a carpenter and lead glazier.
Lois Catherine Peterson
June 4, 2013
Lois Catherine Peterson was born Nov. 28, 1924 in Corvallis, Ore., to Herman and Caroline (Lehnert) Shope.
She grew up in Portland, Ore., attending school and working at the Veteran’s Administration. She married Theron “Pete” Peterson on Sept. 14, 1947. They were married for 65 years. She has also lived in Eugene, Ore.; Bellevue and Issaquah.
She was the manager of the stationery department at Frederick & Nelson, Bellevue Square, from which she retired.
Barbara Jean Ristedt
June 4, 2013
Barbara Ristedt
Barbara Jean Ristedt, born Aug. 27, 1948, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to the late Henry P. Ristedt and Barbara A. Thayer, and died peacefully after a lengthy battle with cancer on the 28th of May at the Ebeid hospice facility in Sylvania, Ohio.
Barb raised her family in Washington state, working in the dental industry for many years. She finished her career working for Verizon Wireless/Real.com as a leasing manager for cellular tower sites and store locations in Bellevue. After her final cancer diagnosis five years ago, she relocated to Ohio to be near her grandchildren.
Barb took great joy in working in the garden and tending to her flower beds, spreading a special mulch that smelled of fresh chocolate, and growing fresh mint for her ice tea. She also enjoyed decorating her home, changing things on a weekly basis, much to the chagrin of her children who were often asked to help move this or that. Barb always had a smile on her face and was quick to compliment, even when dealing with her final illness. Read more
