Obituaries

Sarah Elizabeth Cohen, beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away on March 7, surrounded by the love of her family. Sarah was a remarkable woman whose kindness, intelligence, and generosity touched countless lives.

After graduating from Barnard College, Sarah earned a master's degree in nursing...

Bob was born on August 18, 1947, in Spokane Washington to Gus and Betty Dahl. He had an idyllic childhood as an only child surrounded by friends and extended family. He attended Finch Elementary, Glover Jr. High and Shadle Park HS in Spokane.

Bob earned a Bachelor of Science degree in aeronautical engineering from...

Larger than life—generous, thoughtful, and irresistibly funny— Taisa Djakow passed away peacefully in Seattle on February 16, 2025, at the age of 77. Her love of life made more remarkable given the challenges she faced. Taisa was born in Villach, Austria, in April 1947 to parents Nikolai and Anna Djakow. During...

Beatrice "Beatty" Ellis passed away February 13th, 2025, after a long battle with cancer.

Beatty was born May 4, 1960 in Philadelphia, PA to David Melech Ellis and Adrienne Sacks Ellis. She graduated from the University of Michigan, earned her Ph.D. at the University of Minnesota, and treasured her 30 years helping...

Michael G. Florence M.D. passed away peacefully on March 2, 2025. He was born on September 15, 1949, in Atlanta, GA to Thomas J. Florence M.D. and Glenna Smith Florence.

Michael spent his childhood in North Atlanta and at his family's summer home in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Upon Graduating from...

Mary Elizabeth (Ignell) Gronlund died March 12, 2025, in Newport, WA, at River Mountain Village Advanced Care. She was born in Rice Lake, WI, on Sept 6, 1932, to Eric Manfrid Ignell and Gertrude M. (Olson) Ignell. She was mother to six children and a long-time registered nurse in the Greater Seattle area.

She was...

Gregory (Gregg) Francis Haughian, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. Born on November 25, 1947, in Seattle, Washington, to Louise and Gerald Haughian, Gregg was the youngest of six, joining his siblings Jerry, Mike, Pat, Betty, and Maureen.

Gregg...

John Holland was born in Basin Wyoming on Jan 11th, 1926. He passed away 2-24-2025 in Lynnwood WA.
Survived by wife Betty of 74 years, sons Phillip, Gregg (Mary) and Susan (Kevin).
Preceded in death by son Stephen.
Also survived by 8 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren.
John was a devoted family man and husband to...

Steve, aka "Owl Man," passed on March 1, 2025, after a short battle with cancer. He was born September 18, 1943, in Portland, Maine, to Herbert Purcell Jackson and Lois Elizabeth Libby. Steve's family moved to California in 1948, living in various communities and finally settling in Yreka, California, where he...

Richard (Dick) Johnson of Mountlake Terrace, WA, died 2/19/2025 in Edmonds, WA. He was born on 8/18/1942 to Wilfred and Edythe Johnson in The Dalles, OR.

He leaves behind his wife of 55 years Jeanne Johnson (Anderson).

He was an avid outdoorsman and world traveler with Jeanne.

Dick is survived by his wife Jeanne...

William E. "Bill" Knobbs is survived by his wife of 59 years, Helen; children, Linda (Keith) Noble and Steven Knobbs; grandsons, Chase and Declan Noble.
Also survived by his brothers, Robert (Eileen), Allen (Margaret), and Albert Knobbs.

Preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Clara (Wohlleben) Knobbs; and...