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Gary Oaks, 1957—2016
Gary Oaks was 10 days short of his 59th birthday when he was found dead of pneumonia in a Ballard alley on May 5, 2016. He was know and beloved in the area. He had temporarily stayed at Tent City 5. Pastor Britt Olson of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church was asked to come and gave him a blessing. WHEEL Women in Black stood vigil for Gary on May 18th. Gary’s Leaf is placed at Ballard Commons Park. If you have photos or memories of Gary, please post a comment. Featured Leaf May 2018
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Jonathan Paul “J.P.” Stanton, 1979—2016
From Jonathan’s obituary in the Petaluma Argus-Courier: STANTON, Jonathan Paul (J.P.) Passed away on January 17, 2016 in Seattle, WA. He was the only son of Roger and D. Sonia Stanton (aka: Krissy) and the only brother to Alexsis Stanton and uncle to Parker Alan. Jonathan was an accomplished sous-chef at Cornish University, talented finish carpenter, and devoted friend to those who knew him. And he left too soon. Jonathan’s Leaf is placed at Ballard Commons Park. If you have photos or memories of Jonathan, please post a comment.
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Myles Sebastian Carroll, 1991—2015
Obituary from Port Townsend Leader: Myles Sebastian Carroll passed away in Seattle, Washington on Christmas Eve, 2015. Born in Oakland, California on March 12, 1991, to Deborah Carroll and Jeff Kelety, Myles was a musician, an artist and an intensely free spirit who lived life completely on his own terms. He is survived by his parents Deborah Carroll and Jeff Kelety, and his siblings, Josh and Emma Kelety. Myles’s Leaf is placed at Ballard Commons Park. If you have photos or memories of Myles, please post a comment. Featured Leaf of Remembrance December 2016
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Alicia Michelle Nickerson, 1985—2016
Alicia’s Leaf was blessed and installed at Ballard Commons Park on May 21, 2017. If you have photos or memories of Alicia, please post a comment. Photos courtesy of Eriq Catudio. Featured Leaf May 2017 This photo courtesy of Bobby Deen
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Corey Bardwell, 1974—2016
Corey died at Nyer Urness in August 2016. From JJ Wampach, clinic coordinator for Neighborcare’s Homeless Programs: “He was a kind, funny, gentle guy. He was a positive force in Nyer Urness and in our community. Whether he was telling you a joke or just asking to see how you were doing, Corey always knew how to brighten the day of those around him.” Corey’s Leaf is placed at Ballard Commons Park. If you have photos or memories of Corey, please post a comment. Featured Leaf August 2023
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James Noren, 1967—2015
James’s Leaf is placed at Ballard Commons Park. If you have photos or memories of James, please post a comment.
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Selvin Iscoa, 1965—2015
From Rex Holbein at Facing Homelessness, October 7, 2015: Yesterday a very VERY beautiful friend to many in this community quietly passed away, his name is Selvin Iscoa. Sharing these words will bring a flow of tears to many friends. For anyone who has spent time in the Fremont neighborhood, you would know the beating drum sound of Selvin, you would know the deep and infectious laughter of Selvin, you would feel the LOVE of this beautiful man because he shared it so very VERY easily. Selvin moved up from El Salvador 24 years ago, he was just 50 when he passed away at the Nyer Urness House, where he…
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Jerry Burns, 1950—2015
Jerry’s Leaf is placed at Ballard Commons Park. If you have photos or memories of Jerry, please post a comment.
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Scott Adair Trezise, 1970—2016
Scott’s Leaf is placed at Seattle Mennonite Church in Lake City. If you have photos or memories of Scott, please share in a comment. Eulogy given by Pastor Jon Neufeld at Seattle Mennonite Church on March 6, 2016 Scott was born in Seattle on March 6, 1970. As today would have been his 46th birthday, it is somehow (oddly) fitting that on the same date we said “hello” to him, we are now saying “goodbye.” Scott, the son of Daryl and Karen, had two older sisters—Julie and Tiffany. He spent his early life in Lake City, moving to the Kenmore area in 1974 where he attended school, graduating in 1989 from…
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Robert Shand, 1948—2016
“Truck Bob” was a U.S. military veteran. He lived at Nyer Urness House and died in the Seattle VA hospital. Bob’s Leaf is placed at Seattle Mennonite Church in Lake City. If you have photos or memories of Bob, please share in a comment.
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Steve Pond, 1951—2016
Steve died of cancer, in hospice care. Steve’s Leaf is placed at Seattle Mennonite Church in Lake City. If you have photos or memories of Steve, please share in a comment.
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Eugene Menard, 1967—2016
Eugene had worked as a printer. He had been living in his camper in Lake City for a number of years before his death, in hospital, after a brief illness. Obituary Eugene’s Leaf is placed at Seattle Mennonite Church. If you have photos or memories of Eugene, please share in a comment.
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Kim Winters, 1960—2012
Kim’s Leaf is at Mary’s Place/Gethsemane Lutheran Church. If you have photos or memories of Kim, please share a comment.
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Gail Nora Brackeen, 1959—2013
Gail’s Leaf is at Mary’s Place/Gethsemane Lutheran Church. If you have photos or memories of Gail, please share a comment.
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Mai Huynh, 1956—2010
Mai’s Leaf is at Mary’s Place/Gethsemane Lutheran Church. If you have photos or memories of Mai, please share a comment.
