Samuel was born 12/4/61 and died 4/21/21; he was found at 125th/Lake City Way. His Leaf is placed at Lake City Mini Park.  If you have photos or memories to share please post a comment.

Rainy died in Harborview Medical Center after being struck by a car in the 13300 block of Lake City Way.  https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/woman-dies-after-being-struck-in-lake-city-way/ From Pastors Melanie and Jonathan Neufeld, Seattle Mennonite Church: “A fierce advocate for herself and those experiencing homelessness. One of her self-appointed roles was to hold providers accountable – to provide the things they said they would, with equity and generosity. She wanted the best for all people experiencing homelessness, as daily life was already so hard. Her sudden passing was a shock to her friends and family.” Rainy’s Leaf is placed at Lake City Mini Park. If you have photos or memories to share please post a comment.

David died in hospital on 7/5/20 but had been homeless in Ballard for quite some time.  He was well-known and loved. David’s Leaf is at Ballard Library.  If you have memories or photos to share, please post a comment.

Sheila died at the Kirkland Safe Parking Site (at Lake Washington UMC) in December 2019.  Women in Black stood vigil for her on Christmas Day that year.  Her Leaf was requested to be sited in Ballard by consensus of the women of the Safe Parking Site. Sheila was a huge reader, and was beloved. Sheila Christensen Obituary (1957 – 2019) – Westlake Village, CA – Los Angeles Times (legacy.com) Her Leaf is at Ballard Library.  If you have memories or photos to share, please post a comment. Featured Leaf  December 2022

Michael was known and loved at several locations.  From Canon Britt Olson of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church:  Michael was housed at the time of his death but spent a lot of time in the Ballard neighborhood and at the Edible Hope Kitchen.  His street name was “the Professor.”  He was so very smart and knowledgeable and carried a leather briefcase.  One day  I overheard Michael lecturing another guest on the merits of the contemporary painter David Hockney.    From Theresa Shepherd-Lukasik of St. Joseph Parish:   Michael came to our 2019 HS Confirmation Mass, which he has a picture of on his Facebook page. He walked down the center aisle in the…

Robert’s Leaf is at Ballard Library. If you have photos or memories of Robert, please post a comment.

Richard’s Leaf is at Ballard Library. If you have photos or memories of Richard, please post a comment.

Carol Ann’s Leaf is at Ballard Library. If you have photos or memories of Carol Ann, please post a comment.

Michael’s Leaf is at Ballard Library. If you have photos or memories of Michael, please post a comment.

Cynthia was born 3/30/1962.  She was run over and killed by a car on Aurora Avenue North on 11/4/20. Cynthia camped outside Ballard Commons and was known and loved at the Bridge Care Center.  She is survived by her son Jesse and a daughter. Cynthia’s Leaf is at Ballard Library.  If you have memories or photos to share, please post a comment.

Milan “Lee” Lattan January 15, 1948 – July 11, 2019 Milan’s Leaf request came from both his niece, Maggie Deitsch, and Pastor Jonathan Neufeld of Seattle Mennonite Church. From Pastor Neufeld: “One of our oldest and dearest friends passed away. He had been around God’s Li’l Acre for at least a decade, and operated more like a volunteer, generously giving his time to hosting, cleaning up and helping the drop-in run at its best. I suspect he was also known in other day centers and ministries. He passed away due to heart complications, while staying with a friend. “Lee was the consummate volunteer – for years – he would come…

Born 12/11/40. Thor’s Leaf is at Ballard Library. If you have photos or memories of Thor, please post a comment.

Born 8/23/88—Died 3/12/19.   Beloved in Ballard, he was a musical fellow, whose nickname was “Kurt Cobain.” Ryan’s Leaf is at Ballard Library.  If you have photos or memories of Ryan, please post a comment.

Tommy’s Leaf is at Ballard Library, with that of his brother, James “Jimbo” Robinson. If you have photos or memories of Tommy, please post a comment.

Jimbo’s  Leaf is at Ballard Library.  His daughter was at Ballard Library for the dedication of his Leaf and that of his brother, Walter “Tommy” Robinson.  Jimbo was beloved in Ballard; he occasionally went to St. Luke’s Episcopal Church.  If you have photos or memories of Jimbo, please post a comment.