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…

Laten slept for years outside the Seattle Medical-Dental Building and was known and beloved by many who worked there, who requested a Leaf be placed for him where he slept.  His Leaf was dedicated on October 22, 2021 and laid on April 6, 2022. Laten’s brother Lawrence said of him, “Laten was a loving, honest, caring, funny, brilliant, yet simple man. He was a son, a big brother, a cousin, and an uncle. He was dearly loved and will be deeply missed” and more in his eulogy at Seattle Emerald.   If you have photos or memories of Laten, please post a comment.   Featured Leaf April 2025  

Colin was born August 25, 1961. He passed away in his apartment bed at Plymouth Housing on 2nd and Stewart on March 9, 2021. From his friend Tim Reilly: “Colin was a long-time survivor of street and shelter living here in Seattle. There is not likely a single senior service center in town that would not recognize him. Most poignantly, he was estranged from his son Reece from age 2-33. Reece reappeared in his life about 1 year before passing on the streets of Seattle. Having Reece remembered with one of your leaves was a triumphant consolation to him. It is his picture on your site holding the leaf of…

Mohamed died March 24, 2021 at City Hall Park. Women in Black stood vigil for him on April 21st. Mohamed’s Leaf is on the 4th Avenue side of Seattle City Hall. If you have memories or photos of Mohamed, please post a comment. 7

David died April 18, 2020 at 420 4th Avenue. Women in Black stood vigil for him. David’s Leaf is on the 4th Avenue side of Seattle City Hall. If you have memories or photos of David, please post a comment.  

Erick died June 4, 2020 at 4th Avenue and Jefferson Street. Women in Black stood vigil for him. Erick’s Leaf is on the 4th Avenue side of Seattle City Hall. If you have memories or photos of Erick, please post a comment.  

Teddy died of hypothermia April 29, 2020 at Harborview Medical Center. Women in Black stood vigil for him. Teddy’s Leaf is on the 4th Avenue side of Seattle City Hall. If you have memories or photos of Teddy, please post a comment. Featured Leaf April 2022

Lacresha died under the 4th Avenue South bridge on December 5, 2020. She was beloved at Angeline’s and many other places. Women in Black stood vigil for Lacresha on December 30, 2020. From Lisa Kelly: “Lacresha spent much of her childhood in the foster care system where she was separated from her siblings who she loved very much. She also loved her mother and her daughter who was born while she was in the foster care system. She fought hard to be with and visit her siblings, taking her case manager to the Washington Court of Appeals. She fought hard to keep custody of her daughter. She fought hard out…

Dominic James Madura died at 27, at 10th Avenue S & S Lane Street.  Dominic’s father stood with us in the Women in Black vigil for Dominic on September 9, 2020. Dominic’s Leaf is on the 4th Avenue side of Seattle City Hall. If you have memories or photos of Dominic, please post a comment.

Andrew died September 1, 2020, in an encampment fire at 7th and Seneca. Women in Black held a vigil for Andrew, and one of his friends later posted this eulogy on our Facebook page: Dec’lan-Amadeus Colburn I: Rest in peace, Andrew Josef Busch. 35 is too young. There doesn’t seem to be an obituary out there so I’ll do my best to honor a special person. In mid-2007, I moved from Boise, ID to the Seattle area with a girlfriend. As young love often does, we quickly parted ways and I didn’t know where I was going to live. Luckily, I met a cool dude named Andrew that worked at…

Daine died May 11, 2020 at Yesler Way and Prefontaine. Women in Black stood vigil for him. Daine’s Leaf is on the 5th Avenue side of Seattle City Hall. If you have memories or photos of Daine, please post a comment.  

Jose died December 8, 2020 of hypothermia, at 450 3rd Avenue. Women in Black stood vigil for him on December 30, 2020. Jose’s Leaf is on the 5th Avenue side of Seattle City Hall. If you have memories or photos of Jose, please post a comment.  

Theresa died February 8, 2021 at 619 3rd Avenue. Women in Black stood vigil for her March 17, 2021. Theresa’s Leaf is on the 5th Avenue side of Seattle City Hall. If you have memories or photos of Theresa, please post a comment.

James died January 3, 2020 at 700 Seneca of natural causes. Women in Black stood vigil for him. James’s Leaf is on the 5th Avenue side of Seattle City Hall. If you have photos or memories of James, please post a comment.  

Kyle was born February 10, 1991. He died at Harborview on May 13, 2021 from an infection. His caseworker, Melissa Cohen, says “Kyle was kind and funny, he will be missed.’ Kyle stayed in the Pioneer Square area near 3rd and James. His Leaf is on the 4th Avenue side of Seattle City Hall. If you have memories or photos of Kyle, please post a comment.