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Christy Hughes 1966—2020
Christy died on 8/4/20 at NW Dock Place and Leary Avenue NW, in a tent, by OD. Women in Black stood vigil. Her husband Eddie Williams stopped by the Dedication of a Leaf for Random Roads to make the request. He said she died at Ballard Food Bank, and that she loved the Ballard library. Christy’s Leaf is at Ballard Library. If you have photos or memories to share please post a comment.
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Dianne Gallien 1965—2021
Dianne died of natural causes 10/10/21 at Ballard Commons. Women in Black stood vigil. Dianne’s Leaf is at Ballard Library. If you have photos or memories to share please post a comment.
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Phillip Dean 1982—2022
Phillip Dean, born January 19, 1982 From Rebecca, a friend and neighbor: “Phillip hung out in Ballard and downtown when on the streets. He was chronically homeless before receiving housing at the Nyer Urness House.” Phillip’s Leaf is at Ballard Library. If you have photos or memories to share please post a comment.
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July 24, 2022 Leaf Dedication, with photos
On July 24, we moved Leaves that had been covered by a Rapid Ride bus shelter at Third Avenue and Virginia, and added two more. We were blessed to be joined by so many at our Leaves of Remembrance Dedication on Third Ave b/w Virginia and Lenora. Frenchy French’s brothers (Charles and Craig) came over from Walla Walla; Bill Jarboe’s nephew Mark, his high school friend Katie, and many from St. Paul’s Episcopal also made very moving remarks. From Rev. Pat Simpson’s Ritual: “We are gathered here to remember people who were homeless in our community who had a connection to this neighborhood. We recall words from the prophet Jeremiah…
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Ballard Library Leaf Dedication September 11, 2022
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Lake City Leaf Dedication August 26, 2022
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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…
