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OBITUARY INFORMATION Friday, 31 Dec 2010

Mercer Island Reporter Mercer Island, WA

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Mansell, Nancy Archer Wednesday, 08 Sep 2010

Mercer Island Reporter Mercer Island, WA

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Nancy Archer Mansell
1923 - 2010
Nancy was born December 4, 1923 in Cody, Wyoming, to Roy Archer and Mildred Siggins Archer. A family story, perhaps apocryphal, says that her father drove cross-state in the dead of winter to add the middle name “Nancy” to her birth certificate so that she would not go through life with the sole name her mother had chosen, “Geraldine.” Nancy graduated as valedictorian of the Cody High School class of 1941, and headed, at her father’s urging, to the University of Washington, from which she graduated in 1946, Phi Beta Kappa, with a B.A. in Economics and Business and the Alumnae Prize of 1943 from Beta Gamma Sigma, the international honor society for the study of business.Nancy and her first husband, John Crosetto, Jr., moved to Mercer Island, Washington in 1949. When her marriage ended in divorce, she became office manager of the island’s Water District, a position she held until her second marriage, to Clarke (Bud) Mansell, in 1973. Nancy and Bud spent the first year of their marriage in Kotzebue, Alaska, north of the Arctic Circle, living in a house on stilts above the Bering Strait. They then moved to Nome, and on to Fairbanks, where both worked for the University of Alaska and Nancy maintained a private practice in tax preparation. During their long marriage they traveled the Alcan Highway many times, and, every three years, attended reunions of the 10th Mountain Division (Bud’s outfit in World War II) throughout the United States and once in Italy. Nancy’s favorite trip was one which took them to the East coast, visiting friends all across the country and arriving in New England in time for the fall leaves. After Bud’s death in 2001, Nancy devoted two years, with the help of Bud’s friends, to organizing his massive collection of Lionel model trains before she moved, with her beloved poodle Taku, back to the Seattle area, to spend the final years of her life closer to her children. After a long illness, she passed away peacefully on August 30,2010. Nancy is survived by the children of her first marriage: Cathryn Palmer (Greg), Maralyn Crosetto (Tommy Smith), and Tony Crosetto (Sharon), and by five grandchildren. She is also survived by her three stepchildren: Laura Clements, James Mansell, and David Mansell, and their spouses and children.Nancy was a strong woman, who raised her three children (mostly as a single mother, before that status was common) with courage, devotion, and a sense of adventure. She loved to ski, and thought nothing (despite her dubious sense of direction) of driving herself and her children over slick roads from Mercer Island to Sun Valley. She and Bud reveled in being longtime Alaska residents, and enjoyed hosting in return the many friends they had visited during their travels. In Alaska Nancy found again the smaller-town friendliness she had enjoyed as a girl growing up in Cody and as a young wife on Mercer Island. It was the kind of setting she liked and enlivened with her capable mind and spirited personality. Her family and friends will miss her.
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King, Rosalie Maurine Wednesday, 08 Sep 2010

Mercer Island Reporter Mercer Island, WA

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Rosalie Maurine Rosso King Ph.D.
Rosalie Maurine Rosso King was born in Tacoma, Washington, May 22, 1938. Died at her home on Mercer Island, Washington, August 29, 2010. Her beloved husband, daughter Paige King, and son Indle King Jr. survive her. She married Indle Gifford King September 10, 1960 at the Presbyterian “Little Church on the Prairie”, Tacoma where she grew up. Hers was a marriage that held a lasting bond for 50 years. She was a strong, compassionate, and loving wife and mother throughout. Rosalie was a renaissance person exhibiting extreme amounts of talent, life style versatility, and most of all the gift of support for others.Rosalie first entered higher education at University of Puget Sound, graduated from the University of Washington with a Bachelors degree in Home Economics, went on to get her Masters degree in Education from the Massachusetts State College at Framingham just outside Boston. Finally completing a Doctoral degree in Forestry for the University of Washington. Her Career included teaching nearly 20 years at the University of Washington while serving as Chair of Textile Science and Costume Studies Division. The next 26 years were spent in a senior professorship at Western Washington University. During the WWU tenure she served as Chair of the Department of Art as well as the Home Economics/Interior Design Department. During that time she also served as President of Omicron Nu, a 24 chapter college honorary. Adjunct to that she completed sabbatical studies 2 different years at the Stanford University Design Department. Was a visiting Scholar at the Bauhaus Archives - Berlin, and was a Research Scholar at the Getty Research Institute – Los Angeles. Never in 46 years of teaching did she ever fail at receiving high marks from her students. Beyond teaching, much of her time while at Western Washington University, centered on support of the school during a 5 year assignment to evaluate the Bellingham Waterfront expansion with a goal of it including the building of new university teaching spaces. Rosalie spent long hours traveling the 160 mile round trip each class day between Bellingham and Mercer Island. She looked forward to peace and tranquility of home after a hard days work. Her considerable science background including chemistry, physics, and microbiology allowed a specialization in determining textile material failure including fabric fire, fading and disintegration. She provided expertise textile testing for Northwest Labs in Seattle. During that time she published a book titled Textile Identification, Conservation and Preservation. As a result of that work she was appointed to a three-year term on the Consumer Product Safety Commission, traveling to Washington DC 3 to 4 times per year for investi-gation hearings. Professionally she was requested by various textile manufac-tures in Hong Kong and Korea to visit and evaluate on site quality control procedures. In 2009, as part of her commitment to community service, she accepted being President of the 96 year old Women’s University Club of Seattle. The Women’s University Club was established in 1914. Today the club has over a thousand members, women of many ages, religions, and ethnic backgrounds, representing colleges, universities and professional schools throughout the world. The clubs mission is to promote outstanding educational, cultural and social activities for its members and the community. Observing the generosity of people helping others throughout her career and in conjunction with her interest in public service influenced co- authoring the book titled Volunteers Americas Hidden Resource. Rosalie was a lover of the outdoors and was most proud to have climbed to the top of Mt. Rainier. She also loved to travel and together with her husband spent time in almost every country in Europe. She cherished the time with her children and was Mercer Island elementary school PTA President during their formative days. As an international gourmet follower, she was always entering and winning recipe contests sponsored in the local Mercer Island Reporter and Seattle Post Intelligencer. In support of her community she became a delegate to the Mercer Island sister city program, interacting with the French community of Thonon Au Bain. Her interest in the arts culminated in her becoming chairperson of the Mercer Island Arts Council. Hobbies included textile weaving and abstract art creation. She exhibited work at the university faculty level as well as participating at the local Bellevue Arts fair where she was an award winner on two occasions. A memorial service will be held at the Mercer Island Presbyterian Church, 3605 84th Ave SE, Mercer Island, on Friday, September 10 at 11 a.m. Immediately following will be a celebration of her life, dedication to family, profession, and community will be held at the Women’s University Club of Seattle, 1105 6th Ave., Seattle.
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Townsend, Robert John Wednesday, 25 Aug 2010

Mercer Island Reporter Mercer Island, WA

Robert John Townsend
Robert John Townsend, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away on August 18, 2010. Bob was born on March 17, 1926 in St. Louis, MO. Like many of his generation, Bob served his country honorably during WWII. He was very proud of his experiences in the U.S. Navy. He then earned a degree in Engineering through the GI Bill. Engineering was Bob’s passion. He was truly fulfilled by his work. Bob spent ten years living in Aruba and Iran while working for Standard Oil. In 1962, Bob relocated his family to Mercer Island and began a nearly 50-year career with Boeing. He frequently expressed his gratitude and good fortune to be a Boeing Engineer. He found great fulfillment in his work with colleagues. Bob will always be remembered by his family for his gentle, generous, and humble nature. He is survived by, Carmen, his wife of 55 years; his daughter Robbie (Mike); and grandchildren Zach, Abigail, Creighton, and Cordelia. Bob was predeceased by his son Schuyler. The family would like to thank the caring staff of Wynwood and Evergreen Hospice for their compassion and support. Memorial plans will be forthcoming.
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Mayer, Donald Robert Wednesday, 18 Aug 2010

Mercer Island Reporter Mercer Island, WA

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Commander Donald Robert Mayer
Commander Donald Robert Mayer, USN Retired, age 86, passed away peacefully at Sunrise of Mercer Island on August 5, 2010 after a long and full life. Born September 9, 1923 in Torrington, Connecticut, Donald grew up in Nyack, New York. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1940, and after serving aboard the USS Saratoga for two and a half years, he received an appointment to the Naval Academy, graduating in 1946 with a B.S. in Naval Science (class of 1947). Cdr. Mayer went on to earn his naval aviator wings and to receive a B.S and MS in Engineering and Electronics from the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey in 1954. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross in 1959. After retiring from the Navy in 1969, he served at Boeing as a program manager and electrical engineer in integrated anti-submarine missile systems until 1982. Donald was a member of the Mercer Island Masonic Lodge and was an avid gardener, sailor, baker, and storyteller. His sense of humor stayed with him until the end, and he will be missed by friends and family alike. Donald was preceded in death by his three brothers Joseph, Richard, and Albert. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Lorraine Polhemus Mayer; his six children, Donald Robert Mayer, Jr. (Cheryl Davidson), Dariel Mayer (Charles Almquist), Robert Mayer, Nancy Mayer, Anne Lang (John), and John Mayer; thirteen grandchildren; and thirteen great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial gifts be sent to Providence Hospice of Seattle Foundation, 425 Pontius Ave. N., Suite 300, Seattle, WA 98109. Inurnment will be at the memorial garden of Emmanuel Episcopal Church of Mercer Island; at Donald’s request, no memorial service is planned.

Greco, Stefani Wednesday, 18 Aug 2010

Mercer Island Reporter Mercer Island, WA

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Stefani Greco
Stefani Greco of Westport and Mercer Island, passed away unexpectedly July 28, 2010, due to complications from vascular surgery. Stefani was a mother, homemaker and independent spirit who took great pride in her children and grandchildren. Stefani is survived by her three children; Jason Greco, Cassie Fritz (Rob) and James Greco (Anne) and five grandchildren; Ryan, Devin and Brady Fritz, and McCoy and Wyatt Greco. She also leaves behind a large collection of friends and relatives who will miss her wit, resiliency and romantic worldview. Stefani will be laid to rest with her husband, James Greco, in a private ceremony at Tahoma National Cemetary. A memorial gathering will be held on August 20, for details please email stefanimemorial@yahoo.com.
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Cohen, Mitchell Lewis Wednesday, 18 Aug 2010

Mercer Island Reporter Mercer Island, WA

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Dr. Mitchell Lewis Cohen
Dr. Mitchell Lewis Cohen, 39, passed away unexpectedly on August 14, 2010 in Olympia, WA. Born in Seattle, Mitch was raised on Mercer Island and graduated from Mercer Island High School in 1989. Mitch received his BA in Biology from Whitman College in 1993 and his BS in Medical Technology from the University of Washington in 1996. In 2001, he received his MD from Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine. He completed his residency in Family Practice with Providence St. Peter Hospital where he was also Chief Resident. Mitch was a skilled and caring doctor whose passion was rural family medicine. He was a partner at Elma Family Medicine and on the staff at Mark Reed Hospital and Providence St. Peter Hospital. At St. Peter’s, he served as chair of the primary care and perinatal committees, and sat on the medical executive committee. Additionally, Mitch was adjunct clinical faculty at the UW School of Medicine and part time faculty at St. Peter Family Medicine. A published medical author, Mitch was a pillar of the Elma and Olympia communities.Mitch had a kind and generous spirit. He enjoyed making house calls for his patients and never refused to answer medical questions for his family and friends. His pastimes included gourmet cooking, running (he recently completed two half marathons), sports, American History, and politics (in 2008, he was a delegate to the state democratic convention). Known for his quiet steadiness, he always had a smile and a calming presence. Above all, Mitch was a devoted, loving and compassionate father, husband, son and brother. He is survived by his wife Michelle of 13 years, son Chase (10yrs), daughters Elliana (6yrs) and Victoria (4yrs), as well as his parents Al and Tina and sister, Alisa. Mitch will be greatly missed by his extended family, friends, patients, and colleagues. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Providence St. Peter Hospital Family Medicine Residency, 525 Lilly Rd NE, Olympia, WA 98506. Contributions may also be made to the Cohen Family Trust, c/o Jason Copeland, 265 Mercy St., Mountain View, CA 94041. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at 11am, South Sound Manner, 455 North St. SE. Tumwater, WA. Leave your condolences online at www.FuneralAlternatives.org
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Snyder, Harry W. Monday, 16 Aug 2010

Mercer Island Reporter Mercer Island, WA

Harry W. Snyder, age 89, a 42-year Mercer Island resident, died Aug. 16, 2010. Service: 11 a.m., Monday, Aug. 30, St. Monica Catholic Church, Mercer Island.

Snyder, Harry Walter Monday, 16 Aug 2010

Mercer Island Reporter Mercer Island, WA

Harry Walter Snyder
Harry died quietly the morning of Monday, August 16th. He was 89 years old. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska to Harry and Marie Snyder. A decorated combat pilot, he served our country in Europe with the Eighth Air Force, 448th Bomb Group. On his return to the United States he met and married Mildred Hermansky and they raised three sons. After graduating from St. Louis University he embarked on a career as an aerospace engineer, working on Project Gemini, numerous military projects, and leading Flight Crew Training for Boeing Commercial Airplanes. He was preceded in death by his son John. He is survived by his wife Mildred; son and daughter in law Mark and Sondra; son and daughter in law Scott and Malinda; granddaughters Sondra and Lara; and sisters Lillian Janssen and Dorothy Rydberg. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Paralyzed Veterans of America, 801 Eighteenth Street NW, Washington DC 20006.

Lake, Samuel Lyon Monday, 16 Aug 2010

Mercer Island Reporter Mercer Island, WA

Samuel Lyon Lake Sr.
Samuel Lyon Lake Sr., went to be with the Lord August 16, 2010. Born in New York City on October 17, 1916, the son of Elizabeth and Howard Lake. He grew up in Pleasantville, a small town in New York, and attended Valley Forge Military Academy on a music scholarship. At Hamilton College, Sam was very active in sports, which included ice hockey and baseball, playing music on ocean liners to Europe and back, and graduated president of his class in 1939. He was starting a career in radio at NBC of New York when WWII interrupted and he joined the Army Air Force. In 1950 Sam arrived in Seattle as a flight test engineer for the Boeing Company B-17 and B-29 airplanes. He has been a resident of Washington State ever since. An avid musician, Sam played trombone with the Seattle Symphony Orchestra for two years and later organized his own dance band called “The Men of Note”, which played for weddings and other special events in the Seattle area for over 40 years. For about 10 years he owned a marina selling and servicing small boats and motors and later worked in the insurance industry. In retirement, Sam led a very active lifestyle of service, family, and friends. As a resident of Mercer Island for over 60 years, he was very involved in many clubs and organizations in the community. Sam was famous for his berry patch adjacent to his Mercer Island home, making lots of homemade jam, which he generously shared with family and friends. Up until his death at the age of 93, Sam sang in the choir of the Mercer Island Presbyterian Church, was a devoted volunteer of the Mercer Island Lions Club for 38 years, served as president of the Mercer Island Historical Society, enjoyed season tickets to the symphony and opera, attended meetings at the College Club of Seattle, and played golf once a week. The highlight of his life was marrying Shirley Lewis who has been a major influence and caring mother to four wonderful children, Adele, Randy, Sam Jr. and David. With eleven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, he always made time for the relationships that meant so much to him. Sam was blessed with family and friends who loved him very much. As part of God’s plan, Samuel Lyon Lake made an eternal difference in all of our lives and his love lives on in our hearts forever. A memorial was held at Mercer Island Presbyterian Church on Sunday August 22, 2010 at 1:00 pm. Remembrances may be made to Mercer Island Lions Club, P.O. Box 895 Mercer Island, WA 98040.

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