Category Archives: Obituaries

Remembering Albertha Dorsey

Posted on October 29, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Albertha and family celebrating her 90th birthday at Skyline. Ed note: She was a beloved former Skyline resident who could still wear high heels into her 90’s–a truly beautify person who was an inspiration to all who knew her. She … Continue reading →

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Dr. Leonard Cobb, co-founder of WA’s first Medic One, dies at 96

Posted on February 24, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Ed note: At Skyline we remember Leonard for his gentle manner and inquisitive mind. He dealt with his failing health with quiet acceptance and kept his smile and sense of humor until the end. We sorely miss this man who … Continue reading →

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A man of excellence: June 1926 – Feb 14, 2023

Posted on February 17, 2023 by Jim deMaine

Leonard Cobb, MD speaks about Step 10 – Work Toward a Culture of Excellence, a section from the book: ‘Ten Steps for Improving Survival from Sudden Cardiac Arrest’ by Mickey Eisenberg and the Resuscitation Academy Faculty. It was documented by … Continue reading →

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He Wanted to Make the Whole World His Patient

Posted on February 24, 2022 by Jim deMaine

Ed note: Sadly we note the passing of a pioneering physician sociologist who has inspired so many. The foundation Paul Farmer left behind, Partners in Health, is a charity well worth supporting. His book, Mountains Beyond Mountains, was reviewed at … Continue reading →

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Alex Trebek, Longtime Host of ‘Jeopardy!,’ Dies at 80

Posted on November 9, 2020 by Jim deMaine

By Katharine Q. Seelye At a restaurant several years ago, a stranger went up to Alex Trebek, the longtime host of “Jeopardy!” and as strangers often did, tried to stump him. “The American flag flies here 24 hours a day, every … Continue reading →

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An son’s hemophilia leads to a career of research and writing

Posted on December 3, 2019 by Jim deMaine

By Douglas Martin in the New York Times Robert K. Massie, a Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer who wrote gripping, tautly narrated and immensely popular books on giants of Russian history, died on Monday at his home in Irvington, N.Y. He was 90. The cause was complications … Continue reading →

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Remembering Tom Gibbs, a Titan of Seattle Infrastructure

Posted on August 3, 2019 by Jim deMaine

By Doug Macdonald published in Post Alley Ed note: A good friend and colleague of Tom’s has written more of his story and sent this along to Skyline. What a marvelous legacy he has left. Do we all understand that … Continue reading →

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Obituary of a Seattle icon

Posted on July 29, 2019 by Jim deMaine

From the Seattle Times: Anybody who swims, paddles or water-skis in Lake Washington this summer might spare a thought for Charles V. “Tom” Gibbs, the King County Metro engineer whose projects in the 1960s ended the constant flow of raw … Continue reading →

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Barack Obama honors John McCain

Posted on September 1, 2018 by Jim deMaine

Wonderful memorial tribute by President Obama.

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George W. Bush tribute to John McCain

Posted on September 1, 2018 by Jim deMaine
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Meghan McCain tribute to John McCain

Posted on September 1, 2018 by Jim deMaine
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Posted on December 28, 2016 by Jim deMaine

From the Seattle Times: “Lou Pepper, the respected former CEO of Washington Mutual and named partner of Seattle law firm Foster Pepper, died Friday. He was 92. “Mr. Pepper was an executive who took the time to check in on … Continue reading →

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Remembering Henry Eikhoff

Posted on June 16, 2016 by Jim deMaine

Henry John Eickhoff August 11, 1922 – June 7, 2016 Henry John Eickhoff was born on August 11,1922 in Hartford, Connecticut, the firstborn child of Theodore H. Eickhoff and Clara Strasen Eickhoff. He graduated from Cleveland Heights High School in … Continue reading →

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Remembering Victor Paul Johnson

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Jim deMaine

 (From the Seattle Times). “Our beloved husband, dad, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, Victor Paul Johnson, age 83, passed away after a brief illness in Sun City West, AZ on March 9, 2016. Paul was born in 1932 in Butte, … Continue reading →

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Remembering Giselda Forte

Posted on May 31, 2016 by Jim deMaine

From Sue Van Leuven: “I asked Gilselda’s son, Mario, if he would be willing to have us put his eulogy for his mother which he gave at her service on our blog.  It was hard to hear in the echoing … Continue reading →

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Remembering Nancy in better days

Posted on March 8, 2016 by Jim deMaine

From Gordon Gray:  Do you remember “THE JUGGLER”? (Note the secret service behind the President trying not to laugh)

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Tsuguo “Ike” Ikeda left the community better than he found it

Posted on December 24, 2015 by Jim deMaine

From the Seattle Times:  Tsuguo “Ike” Ikeda, who ran the Atlantic Street Center for decades, died early this month, at 91. He’s someone who left the community better than he found it. Ron Chew, director of the International Community Health … Continue reading →

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Remembering Hal Newsom

Posted on October 25, 2015 by Jim deMaine

The obituary for Hal appears in today’s Seattle Times.  A memorial service will be at nearby Seattle First Baptist church on Sunday November 8th at 2:30PM.

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Remembering Bill Hirschfeld

Posted on August 30, 2015 by Jim deMaine

William George Hirschfeld 1933 – 2015 | Obituary |  Condolences William George Hirschfeld, JR. William G. Hirschfeld, Jr. passed away peacefully at daybreak in the company of his son and daughter on Tuesday, August 25, 2015, in his residence at … Continue reading →

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Oliver Sachs, Renowned Author and Neurologist, dies at Age 82

Posted on August 30, 2015 by Jim deMaine

Oliver Sachs has passed, but many articles, books, and a legacy of thinking has been left for us all to ponder over.

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‘Big’ John Croce, pillar of Seattle food, Italian communities dies at 91

Posted on August 29, 2015 by Jim deMaine

Have you ever been to PFI in Sodo?  Hope so.  You might have seen ‘Big John’ there.  He has left many fond memories with us all often related to great food and wine?  Think of his legacy on our next … Continue reading →

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Remembering William D. Farley

Posted on July 3, 2015 by Jim deMaine

From Alice Mailloux – remembrances of Bill Farley: http://seattlemysteryblog.typepad.com/seattle_mystery/2015/06/we-regret-to-inform-you.html http://seattlemysteryblog.typepad.com/seattle_mystery/2015/06/bill-farley-dec-12-1931-june-28-2015.html And Tom Gibbs sent along this remembrance published in the P.I. http://blog.seattlepi.com/jajance/2015/07/03/hail-and-farewell/

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