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Lonnie Nelson, 1932—2014
Madelon Sue “Lonnie” Nelson was a Seattle labor activist, published poet, and longtime Communist Party member active in campaigns for nuclear disarmament, Native American rights, and police accountability. Lonnie had her own ‘hard times’ in the past (that she never discussed in detail). This made her fit right in wherever she went, with people of all backgrounds and circumstances. Lonnie contributed poems to WHEEL chapbooks, one of which is in the WHEEL anthology “Beloved Community: A Sisterhood of Homeless Women in Poetry.” Lonnie also published a book of her poetry: What Keeps Us Going On Lonnie’s obituary at People’s World Lonnie’s Leaf is located at the Seattle Central Library. If…
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Jon Stuart “Stu” Wright, 1962—2013
Stu was in SHARE for many years and also in SHARE2, a housing-for-work program. Friends from SHARE and SHARE2 found Stu to be a great person, friendly and well-loved in the community. He spoke highly of his friends and family and was an avid lover of 80’s music. Those who knew him saw him transition out of his quiet shell into someone totally positive and outspoken. Everyone in the SHARE community loved him, and still miss him dearly. “I hope that Stu is looking over us knowing this Leaf is for him.” Stu’s leaf is located at the Seattle Central Library, on the 4th Avenue side. If you have photos or…
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Wes Singletary III, 1970—2009
Wes was known and loved in the SHARE community. The SHARE Power Lunch requested a Leaf of Remembrance for him, to be placed at the Seattle Central Library because, as his friend Lantz Rowland said, “I STILL look for him there every time I go there.” Wes was an accomplished cook, and loved books and acting. He faithfully prepared food for the SHARE Power Lunch for many, many months, and made a point of making chef-quality meals for his compatriots. One of his specialties was chicken almondine. Wes died by suicide June 2009 from Aurora Bridge. If you have photos or memories of Wes, please comment.
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David Patterson, 1950—2015
From Homeless Remembrance Project Committee member Colette: “David recently passed away after a long battle with heart failure. I sadly did not get to know him well, but his medical team at Pioneer Square Clinic and Harborview Medical Center speak very highly of him. He loved to read, and would go to the library daily as part of his morning routine.” David’s Leaf is located at the Seattle Central Library, on the 4th Avenue side. If you have photos or memories of David, please comment.
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Eric Hovey, 1954—2015
Eric occasionally stayed at St. Martin de Porres shelter. Friends said “he was a library-loving person.” Eric’s leaf is located at the Seattle Central Library. If you have photos or memories of Eric, please comment.
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Justin Lee Miezejeski, 1985—2015
People say of Justin: “He was a good father. Cared for others more than himself. Always smiling even under the worst of circumstances. Left this earth far too early and did not tell anyone of his struggle. Everyone who knew him loved him and remembers his smile. He was just a soul you cannot replace.” Justin’s Leaf is located at the Seattle Central Library. If you have photos or memories of Justin, please comment.
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Zamphra “Birdie” (Peters) Opoku, 1968—2012
Friends have said: “Birdie was the most loving and caring person I’ve ever met. She is remembered still by people who have only met her for a moment. She cared about people and stood for human rights. She truly had a heart of gold. I know her spirit is in a better place. Birdie. you will always be missed and I love you.” Birdie also has an obituary at ancientfaces. Birdie’s Leaf is located at the Seattle Central Library. If you have photos or memories of Birdie, please comment.
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Matt “Giant” Barrett, 1965—2014
Matt battled several forms of cancer since the age of 2 and survived over 1700 operations. Through all of that he maintained a tenderness and courage that made him widely beloved. One of the places he was known and beloved was SHARE/WHEEL’s Tent City 3, which he said “was a place he could be accepted and loved as he was.” Matt Barrett obituary from Seattle Times Tribute to Matt from Greater Seattle Cares A View from the Street, Matt’s blog A Lifelong Journey, a feature on Matt by the Invisible Disabilities Association Walking with Giant, photo essay by Ilona Berzups Matt’s Leaf is located at the Seattle Central Library. If…
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Skittles, 1994—2014
Skittles died two weeks after her 20th birthday. Her Leaf is located at the Seattle Central Library. If you have photos or memories of Skittles, please comment.
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Herman Leroy Hudson, 1956—2012
Herman’s Leaf is located at the Seattle Central Library. If you have photos or memories of Herman, please comment.
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Sean Kennie, 1963—2013
Sean’s Leaf is located at the Seattle Central Library. If you have photos or memories of Sean, please comment.
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Janelle “Dart” Hayward, 1969—2013
Friends say “She was a fun-loving lady who always had a smile and good wishes for everyone,” and “We have missed your warm smile.” Janelle’s Leaf is located at the Seattle Central Library. If you have photos or memories of Janelle, please comment.
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Seattle Public Library—Central Library (1000 4th Ave.)
Leaves Dedicated on 5th Ave October 8, 2025 Logan Matthew Tober:1988-2024 Matthew Creig Cochran: 1985-2023 Timothy Mchenje Kenala: 1986-2023 Javon Monte Wilson: 1993-2024 Aaron Christopher Sprinkle: 1973-2025 Leaves Dedicated October 20, 2023: Daniel Laplante 1962–2014 Nicole Popescu 1973–2017 Roland “Ron” Amaya 1949–2015 James King II 1971–2022 Edward Crawford 1971—2023 Leaves Dedicated August 25, 2017: Wes Singletary III: 1970—2009 Sean Kennie: 1963—2013 Lonnie Nelson: 1932—2014 Eric Hovey: 1954—2015 Justin Lee Miezejeski: 1985—2015 Skittles: 1994—2014 Janelle “Dart” Hayward: 1969—2013 Herman Leroy Hudson: 1926—2012 Matt “Giant” Barrett:1965—2014 Jon Stuart “Stu” Wright: 1962—2013 David Patterson: 1950—2015 Zamphra “Birdie” (Peters) Opoku: 1968—2012
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Leaves at Seattle Central Library August 25, 2017
YOU’RE INVITED to THE HOMELESS REMEMBRANCE PROJECT’s long-awaited “Leaves of Remembrance” Dedication at Seattle Central Library 1000 Fourth Avenue NOON Friday August 25th For more than a decade, The Homeless Remembrance Project 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, embedded in sidewalks—more than 240 throughout the City. PLEASE JOIN US TO WITNESS & CELEBRATE the Friday, August 25th dedication of twelve “Leaves of Remembrance” at Seattle’s Central Library,…
