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Dolores Beamon, 1949—2004
In Memory: Dolores Beamon by Cynthia Lee Ozimek Originally published in Real Change On Monday, January 5 [2004], at 6:30 a.m., the body of longtime Hammond House shelter resident Dolores Beamon was found in a Seattle parking lot. While the cause of her death has yet to be determined, it has been theorized that homelessness, poor health and the snowstorm that had brought the city to a virtual standstill all contributed to her sad and unexpected demise. Fifty-four years old at the time of her passing, Beamon was born and raised in the Seattle area and is survived by her mother, her siblings, and many nieces and nephews. Dolores had…
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Karen Marie Boyle, 1962—2007
Karen street-slept in Lake City. She passed away in hospice care in May, 2007. Karen’s Leaf is at the Seattle Mennonite Church in Lake City. If you have memories of Karen to share, please post a comment.
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Philip Carrasco, 1953—2009
Phil was homeless off and on for more than 15 years, and was beloved in the Lake City homeless and service provider communities. He was a Real Change vendor and a veteran, and had spent time at the VA Hospital the week he died. Early morning on August 5, 2009, Phil Carrasco died by suicide. He is missed. Phil’s Leaf is at the Seattle Mennonite Church in Lake City. If you have memories of Phil to share, please post a comment. Featured Leaf August 2021
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Walter Connelly, 1956—2011
Walter Connelly passed away Febuary 7, 2011, while in permanent housing at McDermott Place in Lake City. Walter’s Leaf is at the Seattle Mennonite Church in Lake City. If you have memories of Walter to share, please post a comment. Photos courtesy of the Seattle Mennonite Church
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Paul Dale, 1955—2008
Paul Dale passed away August 9, 2008. He had been living in his van, in Lake City. Paul’s Leaf is at the Seattle Mennonite Church in Lake City. If you have memories of Paul to share, please post a comment. Featured Leaf August 2025 Photo courtesy of the Seattle Mennonite Church
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Tim Downes, ?—2009
Tim Downes passed away July 3, 2009, in his camper, while parked in Lake City. Tim’s Leaf is at the Seattle Mennonite Church in Lake City. If you have memories of Tim to share, please post a comment.
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Lance Hayes, 1953—2011
Lance’s Leaf is at the Seattle Mennonite Church in Lake City. He died in June, 2011 on the streets of Lake City. If you have memories of Lance to share, please post a comment. Featured Leaf May 2024
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Ralph “Red” Homann, 1942—2008
Ralph passed away of natural causes on September 8, 2008, on the streets in Lake City. Ralph’s Leaf is at the Seattle Mennonite Church in Lake City. If you have memories of Ralph to share, please post a comment.
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Jeffrey Inman, 1956—2012
Jeffrey was a veteran and a member of God’s Li’l Acre, a day center and community run by the Seattle Mennonite Church. He lived, at various times, at McDermott Place and the Shelter at Fire Station 39 in Lake City. He died at his outdoor sleeping spot, at the intersection of 125th and 35th, on March 7, 2012. Jeffrey’s Leaf is at the Seattle Mennonite Church in Lake City. If you have memories of Jeffrey to share, please post a comment.
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Randy Leonard, 1958—2010
Randy Leonard was born April 24, 1958. He passed away February 2, 2010 on the streets in Lake City. Randy was a homeless veteran. He possessed many talents and interests including harmonica, painting, fixing cars, and construction work. Randy was well loved and is missed greatly. He is survived by five children. Randy’s Leaf is at the Seattle Mennonite Church in Lake City. If you have memories of Randy to share, please post a comment. Featured Leaf February 2016
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Ronald “Pops” Nichols, 1949—2009
“Pops” Nichols was developmentally disabled and street-slept in Lake City until he got into Community Psychiatric Clinic’s Cascade Hall. He passed away May 22, 2009 in hospice care. Ronald’s Leaf is at the Seattle Mennonite Church in Lake City. If you have memories of Ronald to share, please post a comment.
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Kevin Pellow, 1969—2009
Kevin Pellow passed away November 11, 2009, while in transitional housing in Lake City. Kevin’s Leaf is at the Seattle Mennonite Church in Lake City. If you have memories of Kevin to share, please post a comment. Featured Leaf November 2024
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Charles Reighn, ?—2008
Charles’ Leaf is at the Seattle Mennonite Church in Lake City. If you have memories of Charles to share, please post a comment.
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Mark Slye, 1966—2011
Mark was born February 17, 1966. He died August 23, 2011, in hospice care. Prior to his hospice needs Mark was in permanent housing, at McDermott Place, in Lake City. Mark’s Leaf is at the Seattle Mennonite Church in Lake City. If you have memories of Mark to share, please post a comment. Featured Leaf February 2019
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Eva Washington, 1932—2011
After coming to God’s Li’l Acre for a couple of years, as a quite elderly woman, Eva was invited to move into the home of one of the center’s volunteers. She lived with this family until her peaceful passing two years later on December 11, 2011. There was nothing fancy about the ‘housing’ program, just a family who made a connection with Eva and were family to her in her last years. Eva is warmly remembered by many at God’s Li’l Acre for colorful clothing and a huge heart, and named “Mama of the Park.” Eva’s Leaf is at the Seattle Mennonite Church in Lake City. If you have memories of Eva to…
