• Karen Camy, 1958—2013

    Karen Camy, was a writer and a poet and one of the co-founders of the original Antioch Women’s Education Project (AWEP) Women Writer’s Group in the Spring of 2006. This led to the creation and publication of the first AWEP ‘Zine, a magazine of poetry, prose, songs and art on December 7, 2006. Some of Karen’s poetry from that ‘zine:

  • Monica Erickson, 1949—2012

      From Teresa Reeves: Remembering our friend Monica Erickson I wrote this song in tribute to Monica on February 23, 2012  at Antioch University Seattle within an hour after I had learned of her passing. I was asked by the Women’s Education Program Coordinator, Phoenix Raine, to sing my version of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” in her honor.   She had been a long term regular at the Women’s Education Program Breakfast on Thursday mornings.   She was an accomplished artist — Everyone loved her art.  She liked my songs.  I was proud that she thought of me as her friend.  We all miss her every day. She Was An Artist She was…

  • Arleta Burbach

    Arleta May Burbach, 1929—2012

    As written by her son Keith:  Arleta was born in Fort Morgan, Colorado on a potato farm. She grew up through the Depression and World War II – a real survivor.  At the age of 15, at a malt shop in Fort Morgan, she met Raymond Burbach, whom she married. After having her first son, Eugene, she started work at Bell Telephone as regional manager and supervisor of operations, which was complicated memory work.  After her son Keith was born she retired and became a housewife; she divorced five years later and moved to Seattle to live close to her sisters. Keith and Eugene moved with her.   She worked at a drug store, Boeing,…

  • Billi Jean Paulsen, 1964—2013

      Billi Jean Paulsen, loved daughter, sister, and mother passed away May 8th, 2013. Born and raised in Seattle, she touched the lives of many. Billi Jean’s Leaf is located at Seattle Mennonite Church. If you have photos or memories of Billi Jean, please post a comment.  

  • Kim Reister-Toburen

    Kim Reister-Toburen, 1959—2012

    Kim was on the streets of Lake City for the better part of five years.  Family was very important to Kim, and she always kept in touch with her sisters and son.  Kim treated the community of people in Lake City who lived outside as her family as well, always sharing what she had for the benefit of others.  Kim was a determined individual used her disability resources to get an affordable apartment and a companion dog.  She enjoyed those final three years of independence and relative comfort, but the impacts of many hard years took a physical toll that could not be remedied. Kim’s Leaf is located at Seattle Mennonite Church in…

  • John Carsten Plate Jr., 1948—2012

    John Plate was a longtime member of the Lake City community.  As far as we know all of John’s immediate family members preceded him in death, including his parents and sister, his wife and son. John was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and his family drove across country moving to Everett when John was a year old.  He worked with his father on a crab boat for 13 seasons, starting at a young age. John served in the US Army, in an infantry division, he was a Vietnam vet – two tours.  After Vietnam John went back to commercial fishing in Alaska for some years.  John also worked on the railroad…

  • Martha Louise Weiss, 1968—2012

    “Distant Star there you are Shine for me as I travel on” —Martha Weiss Martha Louise Weiss was born April 11, 1968 to Celia and Martin Weiss in Ann Arbor, Michigan.  Eventually they moved to Bainbridge Island, Washington. When Martha was almost six, she, her brother Matt, and Mom studied violin with Dr. Shinichi Suzuki in Matsumoto, Japan.  Dr. Suzuki’s specialized Kindergarten made a definite impression on Martha.  She would continue playing her violin, piano, sing, write poetry, and paint canvases.  Her talents were many.  Her passions deep.  Her love eternal.

  • Andrew Schneider, 1956—2012

    Andrew Joseph Schneider was born 12/27/56 and passed away 12/26/12.  Andrew had 4 brothers: Mike, Danny, Timmy and Tommy, and 4 sisters:  Peggy, Kathy, Judy and Sheila. His mother was Mary M. Fletcher and Father was John D. Schneider.  Andrew was born and raised in Seattle. Loved playing chess.  Landscaper.  Liked being funny.  Helped others.  We love you Andy.  You will be missed. God bless you.  May you rest in Peace. ~Judy

  • Douglas Ramm, 1967—2013

    From his family: “Doug was a special little boy.  He loved to tell stories and review movies.” If you have photos or memories of Doug, please post a comment.