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Jeremy Townson 1989—2022
Jeremy’s Leaf is at Lake City Mini Park (12359 Lake City Way NE). If you have photos or memories to share please post a comment
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Lance Thompson 1969—2022
Lance’s Leaf is at Lake City Mini Park (12359 Lake City Way NE). If you have photos or memories to share please post a comment.
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Richard Johnson 1963—2022
Richard’s Leaf is at Lake City Mini Park (12359 Lake City Way NE). If you have photos or memories to share please post a comment.
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Issac Arthur Yaranon 1977—2021
DOB 4/13/1977; died 12/18/2021 by suicide. Issac’s Leaf is at Lake City Mini Park (12359 Lake City Way NE). If you have photos or memories to share please post a comment.
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James “Jimmy” Morgan 1967—2021
From requester Kathryn Whitehill: James, known to friends in Lake City as Jimmy or Boston Jimmy, was a beloved member of our community. He was a veteran. He always brought a joyful, upbeat presence to our program, and always greeted staff by name. He looked after his friends and fellow neighbors experiencing homelessness. He will be missed. James’s Leaf is at Lake City Mini Park (12359 Lake City Way NE). If you have photos or memories to share please post a comment.
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Rebecca “Becky” Murphy 1964—2021
Becky was born June 26, 1964. She received services in Lake City for several years and is remembered in the homeless community there. She died in August 2021, in a popup camp in Woodland Park. Becky’s Leaf is at Lake City Mini Park (12359 Lake City Way NE). If you have photos or memories to share please post a comment.
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Elliott Donnell Yearby Jr 1990—2019
Elliott Donnell Yearby Jr 4/24/1990-12/16/2019 From Pastor Jonathan of Seattle Mennonite Church: Debra Summers, deceased, raised Elliott with his uncle, Jay Steward, and his cousins Sean Summers and Jamie Mahn. He was her life and she was his life. The four children were inseparable.
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James “Frenchy” French 1964–2021
From his friend Stephanie Hessen: James was kind, funny, hardworking, intelligent, creative and the sweetest soul I’ve met. Honest to a fault and would give you anything. He loved music. He could sing CCR like no other. He drew and learned he could paint. Loved Seahawks, T-bones and wine.
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William “Bill’ Jarboe 1958—2020
From the Requester, Michelle Jones (MID Outreach Worker): “Mr. Jarboe was SUCH a sweet man and a lively character who always had a kind word and a smile. I would stop to visit with him on Blanchard between 3rd and 4th where he would sit – across the street from the Cornelius apartments – against the wall in the long rays of the day’s last light – the red brick reflected onto his face, making his cheeks even redder. His cheerfulness will be missed.” Kae Eaton of the Mental Health Chaplaincy and many at St Paul’s Episcopal Parish and its Karen Korn Project also knew and loved Bill. Bill’s Leaf…
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Leaf Dedication Sunday July 24, 2022
YOU’RE INVITED to THE HOMELESS REMEMBRANCE PROJECT’s first “Leaves of Remembrance” Dedication of the Season! Sunday July 24, 2022 2 PM We’re MOVING Leaves at 2015 Third Avenue from under the Rapid Ride stop and ADDING two Leaves for James “Frenchy” French and William “Bill” Jarboe! Since 2003, The Homeless Remembrance Project (organized by WHEEL) has created places of hope, healing, & beauty to honor/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, on sidewalks throughout the City. PLEASE JOIN US TO…
