Friends have said: “Birdie was the most loving and caring person I’ve ever met. She is remembered still by people who have only met her for a moment. She cared about people and stood for human rights. She truly had a heart of gold. I know her spirit is in a better place. Birdie. you will always be missed and I love you.” Birdie also has an obituary at ancientfaces. Birdie’s Leaf is located at the Seattle Central Library. If you have photos or memories of Birdie, please comment.

Matt battled several forms of cancer since the age of 2 and survived over 1700 operations. Through all of that he maintained a tenderness and courage that made him widely beloved. One of the places he was known and beloved was SHARE/WHEEL’s Tent City 3, which he said “was a place he could be accepted and loved as he was.” Matt Barrett obituary from Seattle Times Tribute to Matt from Greater Seattle Cares A View from the Street, Matt’s blog A Lifelong Journey, a feature on Matt by the Invisible Disabilities Association Walking with Giant, photo essay by Ilona Berzups Matt’s Leaf is located at the Seattle Central Library. If…

Jan was beloved at Nickelsville Ballard, which was his last residence until, in ill health, he moved into Nyer Urness, where he died. Jan’s Leaf is placed at Ballard Commons (May 21, 2017). If you have photos or memories of Jan, please post a comment.

From Ballard workers: “Tanya had such a loving spirit, always wanting to help others, not once did she complain about her health. Tanya would go over and beyond the call of duty, and the love she had for her family, especially her kids—Tanya’s eyes would light up when she spoke of them. The effect Tanya had on so many people… she will be truly missed but never forgotten. Our special Angel.” Tanya’s Leaf is placed at Ballard Commons (May 21, 2017). If you have photos or memories of Tanya, please post a comment. Featured Leaf May 2021

Marc was well known at St. Luke’s in Ballard. “He was often smiling.  He was quick to share his emotions and quick to make a friend.  His cell phone would often go off during church!!!  He worked hard to overcome a number of challenges.” Marc’s Leaf is placed at Ballard Commons (May 21, 2017). If you have photos or memories of Marc, please share a comment. Featured Leaf December 2017

From Rex Holbein at Facing Homelessness, November 20, 2015: Our dear friend Ann Zachariasen was found dead under the Ballard Bridge yesterday, my heart, and everyone’s heart that had the pleasure of Ann’s LOVE, is screaming with sadness. There is nothing that can be written here that will convey the loss of no longer having Ann here with us, she touched so many with her beautiful light, her open honest way, sharing with you exactly who she is, leading with courage as she confronted what was a life of homelessness, a life of constant struggle. Ann was a most courageous and beautifully spirited person. She grew up in Ballard, lived…

From Rex Hohlbein of Facing Homelessness, June 3, 2016: It is beyond heart-breaking to tell you that our very dear friend Donnie Zachariasen has been found dead. Donnie is Ann Zachariasen’s brother, Ann was found dead (6) months ago, both had been chronically homeless, both had just made really big positive life changes before passing. Donnie’s mom Marilyn said, “I’m lost, I don’t know what to do after losing both of my beautiful children, it’s as if I am in another world.” Marilyn and her husband Larry have been married 50 years, been through a great deal together, but she said that nothing has been so emotionally difficult as this…