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Laura New 1964—2022
Everyone at WHEEL First Presbyterian Shelter loved Laura! A powerful, charismatic person, she almost always chaired our shelter house meetings, and she had the rare gift for chairpersonship. She is missed by all of us, and by her beloved cat Bubbles. Women in Black dedicated our vigil to Laura on June 8, 2022. Laura’s Leaf is at St James Cathedral. If you have photos or memories to share, please post a comment.
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Mary Koch 1964—2022
Mary was beloved of the WHEEL Trinity Shelter. She died just a few months after finallly gaining permanent housing. Mary’s Leaf is at St James Cathedral. If you have photos or memories to share, please post a comment.
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Raquel Krusen 1970—2022
Raquel was beloved at WHEEL Trinity Shelter. Women in Black dedicated a vigil to her. Raquel’s Leaf is at St James Cathedral. If you have photos or memories to share, please post a comment.
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Marc Loewisch 1966—2023
Women in Black stood vigil for Marc on May 10, 2023. Marc’s Leaf is at St James Cathedral. If you have photos or memories to share, please post a comment.
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Lindsay Lewis 1982—2023
From her obituary in The Daily World: Lindsay Nicole Lewis-Ashby, 40, tragically left us on May 14, 2023, in Seattle Washington. She has left behind a loving son Kristar D. Ashby, 12, who was the light of her world, mother Karen Sue Jessen (Glenn), father Mark D. Lewis Sr., a brother Mark D. Lewis Jr., aunts, uncles and five nephews. Many live in the Grays Harbor and Seattle areas. Lindsay loved writing poetry, lyrics and singing. Her laughter and sense of humor always brought a smile to everyone’s face. Lindsay was beloved at WHEEL Trinity shelter. She was a fine musician and writer. Women in Black stood vigil for Lindsay…
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Robert Jerold Wilson 1972—2022
Robert also was known as “Wei Lu Bo.” From Elizabeth Reilly at Recovery Café: Robert was engaged with the Café since 2018. He is remembered as deeply thoughtful and reflective, for his involvement with the Buddhist community in Seattle, and for his passion for finding inner peace. He was loved and will be missed. From his online friend Nan: Robert did work at the Asian community garden, and was very good with learning to read, write and speak Mandarin. A gentle soul. Robert’s Leaf is at Recovery Café SLU. If you have photos or memories to share, please post a comment.
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James R. Smith 1972—2023
James’s Leaf is at Recovery Café SLU. If you have photos or memories to share, please post a comment.
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Jeffrey Schotter 1963—2022
From Elizabeth Reilly at Recovery Cafe: Jeffrey is remembered for his ability to carry his life everywhere with him and do so with a smile. He was known to crack a spicy joke and give a little smirk as he walked away. We lost contact with him during COVID and were sad to learn of his passing. He will be missed. Jeffrey’s Leaf is at Recovery Café SLU. If you have photos or memories to share, please post a comment. .
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Bruce Marriott 1961—2022
From Elizabeth Reilly at Recovery Cafe: Bruce was at times a bit of a grump, upset with the world, but could come with kindness and gratitude to those in his life. He would come to Recovery Café when he could for comradery, tech support, and to ask around for Stacy. We miss his tall, lumbering presence and his ability to treat each day like a new one. Bruce’s Leaf is at Recovery Café SLU. If you have photos or memories to share, please post a comment.
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Debra “Shadow” Knauf 1974—2022
From Elizabeth Reilly at Recovery Café: Shadow was a longtime member of Recovery Café, both gruff and tender with everyone in the community. She was also involved in the ham radio community and found connection and friendships there. Shadow’s Leaf is at Recovery Café SLU. If you have photos or memories to share, please post a comment.
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Vincent “Vinny” Falla 1959—2022
From Elizabeth Reilly at Recovery Cafe: Vinny spent time in and out of housing, but always stayed connected with the Recovery Café community. He is remembered for his joyful and mischievous spirit. While not a tall man, he had a larger-than-life personality and could cross barriers, getting along and finding common ground with anyone. Whether he was in a shelter in treatment, on the street or in his own housing he would greet everyone with a smile and “where’ve you been?” He is dearly missed. Vinny’s Leaf is at Recovery Café SLU. If you have photos or memories to share, please post a comment.
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Roland Pettengill 1964—2023
Roland was beloved of St. Martin de Porres Shelter and SHARE/WHEEL’s Licton Springs Village. He had a sweet spirit and lively sense of humor. Roland’s Leaf is at Recovery Café SLU. If you have photos or memories to share, please post a comment.
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Rosa Armstrong 1959—2022
From her daughter, Jennifer: “She was a loving mother and grandmother.” Rosa’s Leaf is at Recovery Café SLU. If you have photos or memories to share, please post a comment.
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Jack Wayne Dudley Jr. 1980–2023
Birth 11/14/1980 : Death 5/13/23 Jack and his wife Jennifer were together for 23 years. They came to Seattle in 2013 and lived in their white van next to St. Luke’s church for a number of years before they got housing. He died of heart issues at home. Jack was a loving husband and father of seven kids, always willing to help others, strong, independent, loving and kind. He will be missed. Jack’s Leaf is at Ballard Commons, near his friends Bevin and Random. If you have photos or memories to share, please post a comment.
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Sacha May Patson 1980—2023
Sacha’s Leaf is at Ballard Library. If you have photos or memories to share, please post a comment.