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2014 Winter Solstice Vigil
On December 21st, the longest night of the year, Women in Black held a candlelight Winter Solstice Vigil, beginning at the Tree of Life in Victor Steinbrueck Park at sunset, to remember and honor the homeless people in our community who died outside or by violence in 2014. The ritual was led by Rev. Pat Simpson and Rev. Brandon Duran. After the ceremony at the Tree of Life, we walked silently through Pike Place Market, candles in hand, to Westlake Park, where we stood silent vigil for one hour for 41 individuals.
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Winter Solstice Vigil 2014
Please join us for the WHEEL/Church of Mary Magdalene WOMEN IN BLACK CANDLELIGHT VIGIL FOR ALL 2014 OUTDOOR/VIOLENT HOMELESS DEATHS SUNDAY, DECEMBER 21st AT THE TREE OF LIFE VICTOR STEINBRUECK PARK (N. OF PIKE PLACE MARKET) starts at SUNSET (4:20 PM) then silent procession to Silent Vigil at Westlake Park (4th & Pine) 5-6 PM then Post-Vigil Gathering @ the SHARE/WHEEL Offices (b/w 2nd & 3rd off Stewart) December 21st is the Winter Solstice, the longest night of the year. The National Coalition for the Homeless designates it “National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day.” On this day, WHEEL (a grassroots organizing effort) and Church of Mary Magdalene (an ecumenical ministry)…
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University Temple United Methodist Church Leaf Dedication, October 12, 2014
On Sunday, October 12th, supporters, family, and friends gathered to witness and celebrate the dedication of 14 new Leaves of Remembrance in front of the 15th Avenue NE entrance to University Temple United Methodist Church (1415 NE 43rd). These were the first Leaves laid there! With these Leaves, we remembered these beloved community members: Bob Quinn, Chris Stevens, Renee DeWolf, Lance Loder, Frederick “Teddy” Locke, Frank Zanella, Cindi Colleen Attison, Korey Klein, John Read Avery, Russell Hennen, Joan Schaller, Michael Doubles, Michael Lovelady, and Aaron Burgess.
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Aaron Burgess, 1970—2013
Aaron’s Leaf is at University Temple United Methodist Church. If you have photos or memories, please share them in a comment.
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Michael Lovelady, 1957—2009
Michael’s Leaf is at University Temple United Methodist Church. If you have photos or memories, please share them in a comment.
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Michael Doubles, 1953—2009
From Michael’s obituary in the Seattle Times: “Michael James Doubles passed away suddenly, on the morning of Dec. 31, 2009. He was born to Billie Jean Doubles, March 20, 1953. He is survived by sister Lynda Mead, brother Tom Doubles, as well as three nephews and a niece. He was an accomplished musician and composer, playing many styles on trumpet. He was also an avid historian, astrologist, and yogi.” Michael’s Leaf is at University Temple United Methodist Church. If you have photos or memories, please share them in a comment. Featured Leaf March 2019
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Joan Schaller, 1953—2007
Joan’s Leaf is at University Temple United Methodist Church. If you have photos or memories, please share them in a comment.
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John Read Avery, 1950—2005
From John’s obituary in the Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber: “John Read Avery, formerly of Vashon Island, died April 23, 2005, of a traumatic head injury. He was 55 years old. Mr. Avery was born Jan. 13, 1950, in Seattle, to John MacGlacian Avery and Josephine Read Avery. His mother and a younger brother, William Franklin Avery, died earlier. Survivors include his father, John Avery, sister Mary MacClellan, niece Jennifer Nichols, and numerous cousins, extended family, and friends. Mr. Avery grew up in North Seattle, and graduated from Lincoln High School. He spent some of his adult years on Vashon Island.” John’s Leaf is at University Temple United Methodist Church. If you…
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Russell Hennen, 1947—2005
Russell’s Leaf is at University Temple United Methodist Church. If you have photos or memories, please share them in a comment.
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Korey Klein, 1981—2005
Korey’s Leaf is at University Temple United Methodist Church. He is lovingly remembered by his family. If you have photos or memories, please share them in a comment. More about Korey: UW Daily Seattle PI
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Frederick “Teddy” Locke, 1946—2011
From a friend: “He was an excellent guitar player and studio musician. He was very good looking, 6’4”, charming, witty and clever. He looked like George Harrison of the Beatles. The most appropriate eulogy for Teddy would be to play the Beatles Yesterday.” Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away Now it looks as though they’re here to stay Oh, I believe in yesterday Suddenly, I’m not half the man I used to be There’s a shadow hanging over me. Oh, yesterday came suddenly Why she had to go I don’t know she wouldn’t say I said something wrong, now I long for yesterday Yesterday, love was such an easy…
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Lance Loder, 1951—2009
Lance was a gentle giant. He managed a U District apartment building while he was able, then became homeless. He was a self-published poet. Lance died on 10/6/09, at age 59. Lance has an amazing collection of poetry on the web, in a site created by his friend Christian Swenson: Coyote University. There you can also find an obituary by Lance’s sister, Lori. Lance’s Leaf is at University Temple United Methodist Church. If you have photos or memories, please share them in a comment. I am fledgling teetering on the nest edge now, and I am Mother Crow too, patiently implacably demanding I learn this. I am my terror and…
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Renee DeWolf, 1963—2007
Renee was born June 11, 1963 and died on June 16, 2007. She was a member of WHEEL and a talented intelligent person. Chris Stevens was her boyfriend. Renee’s Leaf is at University Temple United Methodist Church. If you have photos or memories, please share them in a comment.
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Chris Stevens, 1976—2005
He was a fun-loving free spirit, with beautiful long hair, and very creative. He had a twisted sense of humor but in a witty way. His girlfriend was Renee DeWolf. Chris’s Leaf is at University Temple United Methodist Church. If you have photos or memories, please share them in a comment.
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University Temple United Methodist Church (1415 NE 43rd St.)
University Temple Leaves were temporarily moved pending construction. With construction indefinitely postponed, the Leaves were replaced and rededicated on April 23, 2015, with the addition of one new Leaf. Leaf placed on April 23, 2023: Ed McClain 1943-2013 Leaves placed on September 25, 2015: John Read Avery: 1950—2005 Lorraine Wong: 1967—2015 Leaves placed on October 12, 2014: Chris Stevens: 1976—2005 Renee DeWolf: 1963—2007 Lance Loder: 1951—2009 Frederick “Teddy” Locke: 1946—2011 Frank Zanella: 1969—2004 Cindi Colleen Attison: 1972—2005 Korey Klein: 1981—2005 Russell Hennen: 1947—2005 Joan Schaller: 1953—2007 Michael Doubles: 1953—2009 Michael Lovelady: 1957—2009 Aaron Burgess: 1970—2013 Check out the University Temple United Methodist Church website here.
