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Ballard Commons Park Leaf Dedication, September 28, 2014
On Sunday, September 28th, we held a ceremony to dedicate and place six new Leaves of Remembrance at Ballard Commons Park (57th NW/NW 22nd), during the Sustainable Ballard Festival. The new Leaves honor Jeffrey Parker Bouck, Kenny Stoddard, Will Johnson, Cecil “Marty” White Face, Michael “Mike” Sheely, and Marvin “Marv” Hosking, Jr. We also rededicated a pre-existing Leaf for Karen Lee Pedersen. We were honored that the Stoddard family traveled 350 miles, from Orville, Washington, for this dedication ceremony.
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Seattle Justice Center Leaf Dedication for Daryl Ford, September 24, 2014
On Wednesday, September 24, 2014, following a Women in Black vigil, we laid a Leaf of Remembrance for Daryl Ford alongside several others in front of the Seattle Justice Center. His sister Connie remembers him as a gentle man who enjoyed the simple things in life, especially ice cream. We stood vigil for Mr. Ford earlier this year.
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Ballard Leaf Dedication Sunday September 28, 2014
YOU’RE INVITED to THE HOMELESS REMEMBRANCE PROJECT’s “Leaves of Remembrance” Dedication in BALLARD!! Leaves of Remembrance Dedication & Reception Sunday, September 28th, 2014 3:30 PM at Ballard Commons Park (57th NW & NW 22nd) Reception to follow at Bridge Care Center (5710 22nd Ave NW) For more than a decade, The Homeless Remembrance Project–a collaborative community effort facilitated by the homeless women of WHEEL–has created places of hope, healing, and beauty to honor and remember homeless people who’ve died in King County. The Project has two parts: A beautiful “Tree of Life” sculpture and gathering place at Victor Steinbrueck Park (north of Pike Place Market), and “Leaves of Remembrance,” with names,…
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Marvin “Marv” Hosking, Jr., 1958—2014
Marv was a well known Ballard icon; he slept outside for a long time there, and stayed in a SHARE shelter at St. Lukes. Mike died at Nyer Urness. His Leaf is at Ballard Commons. If you have photos or memories to share, please post a comment.
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Michael “Mike” Sheely, 1960—2014
Mike lived at Nyer Urness at the time he passed away. Mike’s Leaf is at Ballard Commons. If you have photos or memories to share, please post a comment.
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Cecil “Marty” White Face, 1962—2012
Cecil “Marty” White Face, passed away on October 17, 2012 age 50. Cecil was from the Oglala Sioux Nation, born in the Porcupine Community of the Pine Ridge Reservation in South Dakota and had 3 brothers, 6 sisters. Cecil had a great career in the Army, he served two consecutive terms. His cousin fondly remembers him telling stories about when he was watching a post in Germany and says about him, “you gotta love a man who won’t leave his post”. He was a loyal soldier who put his life before others. As his cousin described his diligence to try and find work, she said, “Cecil would walk from downtown…
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Will Johnson, 1952—2013
“Our friend William Johnson passed away last year in Ballard. He had been living in a trailer behind an abandoned building (recently torn down) at NW 51st St and 14th Ave NW.” Will’s Leaf is at Ballard Commons. If you have photos or memories to share, please post a comment. Featured Leaf April 2015
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Kenny Stoddard, 1964—2013
From Jerri Stoddard: “He was a very kind man; “He helped everybody.” Kenny’s Leaf is at Ballard Commons. If you have photos or memories to share, please post a comment.
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Jeffrey Parker Bouck, 1967—2014
Beloved Real Change vendor, former fisherman, found under Ballard Bridge. His wife was Karen Lee Pedersen, whose Leaf was originally at Real Change. Karen’s Leaf has been moved to Ballard next to Jeff’s. Jeff was good friends with Kenny and Jerri Stoddard; he stayed the night with Jerri after Kenny died. (A community of friends!) Jeff’s Leaf is at Ballard Commons. If you have photos or memories to share, please post a comment.
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Daryl “Black Magic” Ford, 1964—2014
Daryl Ford was stabbed to death on May 22, 2014, near New Holly. From his sister, Connie Ford: “Daryl was a cool, friendly and outgoing man who always went out of his way to make people smile. He was a talented gymnast who enjoyed the simple things in life, especially ice cream.” Mr. Ford was the baby of the family and was very close with his big sister, Connie, who is devastated by the loss of such a wonderful friend and brother. He was loved and will be dearly missed. Daryl’s Leaf is at the Seattle Justice Center. Featured Leaf September 2020
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September 24, 2014: Vigil and Leaf for Daryl Ford
Women in Black are standing today in honor and memory of Daryl Ford, 49. Our hearts are with all of his family and friends. He was stabbed to death on May 22nd—his body was found in a shopping cart near South Othello Street. As widely reported, a suspect is in custody for this murder. What’s not been reported is the real human story of the victim of this terrible murder. WHO WAS DARYL M. FORD? According to his older sister Connie, he was a cool, friendly, and outgoing man who always went out of his way to make people smile. He was a talented gymnast who enjoyed the simple things in life, especially ice cream. Mr…
