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Rufus Walter HOSKINS, Jr.
Born in Memphis, Tennessee on Mar. 23, 1928
Died on Feb. 18, 2004 and resided in Seattle, WA.
cemetery: Tahoma National cemetery
Rufus ‘Walter’ Hoskins, Jr. was born March 23, 1928 to the union of Mattie and Rufus Hoskins, Sr. in Memphis, Tennessee. At the age of six the family moved to Maywood, Illinois where Walter attended and graduated from Proviso High School. Walter then enlisted in the United States Navy.
Walter served our country 18+ years in which fought the Korean War and World War II. He received numerous citations including the World War II Victory Ribbon, Korean Service Medal with Three Stars and the United Nations Service Ribbon.
After Completing service with an honorable discharge, Walter then enlisted in the Naval Reserve where he was stationed in Bremerton, Washington. At that time he met and soon wed the love of his life; Mildred. To their wonderful union came four children; Estelita, Andre, Erick, and Christopher.
Walter continued to serve his country and support his family through employment with the U.S. Customs as a U.S. Customs Inspector for 30 years. At that time Walter retired due to illness. After Walter’s retirement he continued to battle with illness until his calling home on February 18, 2004.
Walter leaves to cherish his memory his wife Mildred; one sister, Merle Lowe of Chicago; two half-brothers, Johnny and Fred Hoskins of Seattle; his four children, Estelita, Andre, Erick, and Christopher, all of Seattle; ten grandchildren, Ronte, Chrisshanda, Crystal, Kristin, Kiara, Kayla, Cinnamon, Christopher, Jr., Shawn, and Erick, Jr. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Walter will be missed dearly by all of us. We’ll especially remember him usually singing or humming a tune while watching his grandkids playing around him.
Tom BLACK
Born in Ada, Oklahoma on Jul. 7, 1925
Died on Feb. 18, 2004 and resided in Seattle, WA.
cemetery: Evergreen-Washelli cemetery
Tom Black was born on July 7, 1925 to Lula Mae and Joseph Black in Ada, Oklahoma. Out of this union there were nine children, seven boys and two girls, Jane Black, Calvin Black, Kitty Black, Walter Black, Willie Black, Floyd Black, Thomas Black, Hubert Black and Creatwell Black.
Tom gave his life to the Lord early in life. Later, after moving to Seattle, he joined the St. Matthew’s Baptist Church where he remained a member until the Lord called him home.
Thomas was in the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1945. He then resided in Seattle, Washington where he worked 45 years on the Great Northern Railroad He retired in 1988 from the railroad. He was preceded in death by his parents, 6 brothers and his 2 sisters. He has one surviving brother, Floyd Black.
He leaves to mourn, his wife of 40 years, Leola; one son Joseph Andrew Black; step-son Clifford Andre Bowens. He also leaves 8 grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.
Mary KALUZA
Born in Yugoslavia on May. 15, 1921
Died on Feb. 26, 2004 and resided in Seattle, WA.
cemetery: Holyrood Catholic cemetery
Age 82, of Seattle, WA, died February 26, 2004 after a courageous battle with cancer. Mary passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family.
Born to Jakob “Jack” and Maria Solce in Vrhulje Slovenia, May 15, 1921, she immigrated to the U.S. in 1949, married
her fiancé Andrew Kaluza and settled into an apartment on First Hill in Seattle. In 1956 they purchased a home in south Seattle where she lived until the time of her death.
Mary became very active in St. Edwards Church across the street from her home, eventually becoming employed there as Sacristan for 24 years. She spent many more years as daycare supervisor for St. Edwards School. She loved her children, grandchildren, friends, cooking and gardening.
She displayed a wonderful sense of humor and enjoyed laughing with her family and many friends.
preceded in death by her husband in 1977, she went on to lovingly raise her three children. She is survived by her brother Jakob Solce of Landshut, Germany and children; Mary A. Kaluza of Seattle, WA., Andrew Kaluza of Kent, WA and Ann G Clark of Arlington, WA, and three grandchildren, Heather and Ryan Kaluza and Cody Clark.
Beloved Mother, Grandma, friend, our angel on earth and now in heaven. The love and kindness you shared will forever guide us on our way to be with you again.
Funeral Mass 10 AM Friday, March 5, 2004, at St. Edward's Catholic Church, Seattle. Interment will follow at Holyrood cemetery, Shoreline.
Lazara A. ESTEBAN
Born in Philippines on Dec. 17, 1913
Died on Feb. 22, 2004 and resided in Seattle, WA.
cemetery: Holyrood Catholic cemetery
LAZARA CALARANAN AGPALO ESTEBAN
Born on December 17, 1913 in Cuyapo, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. Like many parents, LAZARA worked hard to send all her kids to school. Through hard work, perseverance, and enthusiasm, all of her kids made it through college and lucky enough to land better jobs.
Because of a great dream to come to the United States, her oldest daughter made her way through. She got accepted to New Jersey and had the opportunity to bring her families to the United States including her parents and siblings.
In May of 1976, LAZARA passed and completed all the papers needed to migrate to the U.S. Because she still had some kids back home, she tried her best to help them out. She never got a job outside the home. Instead, she babysat smaller kids and considered all of them as one of her very own. Babysitting was not a choice or a job for her, but instead she just wanted to help.
Although LAZARA did not socialize much outside the four corners of her house, she is always surrounded and visited by people who loved her. She loved her grandkids fairly and helped them a lot with things such as their education. She was loved by all because of her loving ways, thoughtfulness, niceness, generosity and kindness.
LAZARA was a loving, caring, honest, dependable and an inspirational WIFE, MOTHER, GRANDMOTHER AND GREAT GRANDMOTHER.
Dennis Joseph SULLIVAN
Born in San Francisco, California on Dec. 30, 1938
Died on Feb. 16, 2004 and resided in Seattle, WA.
cemetery: Tahoma National cemetery
Dennis Sullivan, 65, died February 16, 2004 at the Veterans Hospital in Seattle, WA.
He was born in San Francisco and served with the U.S. Navy from 1957 to 1961. He worked as a Seaman for many years
There are no known relatives. A local priest in Seattle conducted a funeral mass for Dennis at the Seafarer's Club in Seattle on Sunday, February 29, 2004. Burial was at Tahoma National cemetery, Kent, WA.
Dennis Joseph SULLIVAN
Born in San Francisco, California on Dec. 30, 1938
Died on Feb. 16, 2004 and resided in Seattle, WA.
cemetery: Tahoma National cemetery
Dennis Sullivan, 65, died February 16, 2004 at the Veterans Hospital in Seattle, WA.
He was born in San Francisco and served with the U.S. Navy from 1957 to 1961. He worked as a Seaman for many years
There are no known relatives. A local priest in Seattle conducted a funeral mass for Dennis at the Seafarer's Club in Seattle on Sunday, February 29, 2004. Burial was at Tahoma National cemetery, Kent, WA.
Rufus Walter HOSKINS, Jr.
Born in Memphis, Tennessee on Mar. 23, 1928
Died on Feb. 18, 2004 and resided in Seattle, WA.
cemetery: Tahoma National cemetery
Rufus ‘Walter’ Hoskins, Jr. was born March 23, 1928 to the union of Mattie and Rufus Hoskins, Sr. in Memphis, Tennessee. At the age of six the family moved to Maywood, Illinois where Walter attended and graduated from Proviso High School. Walter then enlisted in the United States Navy.
Walter served our country 18+ years in which fought the Korean War and World War II. He received numerous citations including the World War II Victory Ribbon, Korean Service Medal with Three Stars and the United Nations Service Ribbon.
After Completing service with an honorable discharge, Walter then enlisted in the Naval Reserve where he was stationed in Bremerton, Washington. At that time he met and soon wed the love of his life; Mildred. To their wonderful union came four children; Estelita, Andre, Erick, and Christopher.
Walter continued to serve his country and support his family through employment with the U.S. Customs as a U.S. Customs Inspector for 30 years. At that time Walter retired due to illness. After Walter’s retirement he continued to battle with illness until his calling home on February 18, 2004.
Walter leaves to cherish his memory his wife Mildred; one sister, Merle Lowe of Chicago; two half-brothers, Johnny and Fred Hoskins of Seattle; his four children, Estelita, Andre, Erick, and Christopher, all of Seattle; ten grandchildren, Ronte, Chrisshanda, Crystal, Kristin, Kiara, Kayla, Cinnamon, Christopher, Jr., Shawn, and Erick, Jr. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Walter will be missed dearly by all of us. We’ll especially remember him usually singing or humming a tune while watching his grandkids playing around him.
Gerald (Jerry) Thomas BYRNE
Born in Seattle, Washington on Sep. 30, 1939
Died on Feb. 18, 2004 and resided in Seattle, WA.
cemetery: Tahoma National cemetery
Jerry Byrne, 64, of Seattle died February 18, 2004 at the Veteran's Hospital in Seattle.
He had lived in Seattle most of his life. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He worked many years as a printer and repairman in commercial printing. Jerry enjoyed the water and frequented the ferry rides on Puget Sound because of that love of being on the water. He also helped many homeless people with their needs. A special memory of his was a cruise he went on with his family and he also enjoyed playing cards.
Jerry is survived by his sisters, Kathleen Christiansen of Renton, WA, Barbara Conway of Port Orchard, WA, and Beverly McPherson of Olathe, Kansas; his brothers Bill Byrne of L.A, CA and Jim Patton of Bremerton, WA.
Memorial service 1:00 PM Saturday, February 28, 2004, at Grace Faith Tabernacle Church, 920 Harrington, Renton, WA. Cremation arrangements by Columbia Funeral Home, Seattle. Jerry's cremated remains will be placed at the Tahoma National cemetery, Kent, WA.
Daniel Darnell PASSMORE
Born in Seattle, Washington on Dec. 16, 2003
Died on Feb. 18, 2004 and resided in Seattle, WA.
Baby Daniel died at his home on February 18, 2004 at the age of 2 months, 2 days.
He will be missed by his loving family which include his parents, Kameela Khan and Darnell Passmore; his brother, De'Andre Passmore; his grandmother Beverly Passmore and his uncle Julius Passmore. All live in Seattle.
A memorial service will be held 1:00 PM Saturday, February 28, 2004, at Greater Victoria Church, 8704 Rainer Ave. So., Seattle
Cremation arrangements by Columbia Funeral Home.
Claire Marie LEWIS
Born in Seattle, Washington on Feb. 8, 1943
Died on Feb. 5, 2004 and resided in Fort Smith, AR.
cemetery: Calvary Catholic cemetery
Claire Marie Lewis
Claire Marie Lewis, 60, died on February 5, 2004 in Fort Smith, Arkansas, after a long battle with cancer. She was born in Seattle, Washington, on February 8, 1943 to Joseph and Elizabeth Kremer. She enjoyed growing up in the Rainier Valley where she attended St. Mary’s Elementary School. She graduated in 1961 from Franklin High School. Following high school graduation, Claire followed in her mother’s footsteps and went to work for Seattle City Light. Claire enjoyed the countless friends she made while working at City Light, and continued her employment there for thirty years, until her retirement as Customer Service Manager in 1996.
After retirement, Claire joined her daughter, Heather, and her son-in-law, Brant, in Phoenix, Arizona, where she cared for her newborn granddaughter, Claire Rose. She spent three years in Phoenix where the family grew with the addition of her grandson, Brayden Joseph. In between caring for her beloved grandchildren, Claire welcomed many of her Seattle friends as they visited Arizona. While she loved being with her family, she wouldn’t have missed the one hundred and twenty degree days.
In January 2000, Brant’s job took the family to Sierra Madre, California, and Claire moved once again. She became a regular visitor to Disneyland and found great excitement in attending the plays, recitals, and school activities of her grandchildren. She also enjoyed many family vacations to Arkansas, Florida, Missouri, Mississippi, and Nevada.
In October 2003, the family moved again, this time to Brant’s hometown of Fort Smith, Arkansas. Claire was looking forward to her new life with Brant’s large family, but unfortunately, she became very ill soon after the move. She spent time in a beautiful retirement community until her illness progressed and the demands of her care forced her to spend her last few weeks in a nursing home. As always, Claire spent her days looking forward to the daily visits from her grandchildren. Hospice caregivers did a wonderful job of keeping Claire comfortable and free of pain, so she was able to pass peacefully.
Per her request, Claire was cremated and her ashes were laid to rest with her parents at Calvary cemetery in Seattle. A Seattle memorial service will be planned for a future date. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to Peachtree Hospice, 4300 Rogers Avenue, Suite 33, Fort Smith, Arkansas, 72903.
