The Issaquah Press
Rodger Eric Arndt
O BITUARIES
James Robert Hayes Sr.
Diane had 47 years to enjoy Rodger’s positive attitude and ready smile. Rodger was proud of being the third generation of the Pedegana family to attend Issaquah schools. At 21, he took over his father’s window cleaning business. Many of his customers he had for more than 20 years. They could marvel at his energy and enthusiasm for work. Many became his friends. His memorial will be May 6 at The Parlor Billiards and Spirits, 700 Bellevue Way N.E., third floor, at 2 p.m. He enjoyed playing there for years, and had worked part time in public relations. Any memorial gifts may be made to the Prostate Cancer Foundation, 1250 Fourth St., Santa Monica, CA 90401.
Rodger Eric Arndt was born March 25, 1964, and left us March 4, 2012, on a sunny Sunday morning at 11:30 a.m. His nine-month battle with prostate canRodger Arndt cer was over and he was without pain. The last five weeks he spent in Evergreen Hospice in Kirkland — a wonderful, caring facility. His parents, William and Donna Arndt, and sisters Elaine and
Judy Bowman Judy Bowman, of Issaquah, passed away Thursday, March 15, at Harborview Medical Center surrounded by her son and loving husband. Judy Judy Bowman was 66 years of age. Judy was born July 24, 1945, in Longview, the daughter of Robert and Hulda Clapp. She was raised in North Bend and graduated from Mount Si High School. Judy moved to Issaquah in the early 1970s. She received a degree in law enforcement from then-Bellevue Community College in Bellevue. Judy worked many years as a legal secretary for different firms throughout the Northwest. Judy enjoyed helping others. She volunteered at the thenIssaquah Food Bank as well as the senior center in Issaquah. She enjoyed traveling with her husband Jim Bowman.
Lo Calhoon, 56, passed away March 17, 2012, at her home in Issaquah. She was born in Nakawaqa, Fiji. A memorial service will be at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 7, at Mountain Creek Christian Fellowship, 205 Mountain Park Blvd.
Judy and Jim married in Hawaii on Oct. 4, 1992. They went on cruises, annual trips to Hawaii, and trips with friends and family. Judy loved the outdoors. You would find her on many warm days working in her garden or soaking up the rays. She also enjoyed riding her four-wheeler in the dunes at Moses Lake. Judy loved her family, friends and of course her cats. Judy would travel to Spokane often to see her grandchildren Michael and Katelyn. She would take them swimming and to breakfast at their hotel on many visits. Survivors include her husband Jim Bowman, her son Sean Prien, her stepson Jeff Bowman and her two grandchildren Michael and Katelyn. Judy was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Hulda Clapp and brother Gus Clapp. A memorial service will be at 4 p.m. Saturday, March 31, 2012, at Flintoft’s Funeral Home in Issaquah. Following the services, there will be a gathering for family and friends at the Bowman residence.
S.W. A reception will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Compassion House. For more information, call Flintoft’s Funeral Home. View the full obituary and online guest book at www. flintofts.com.
Brian Greer 1955-2012
Brian, 56, died from cancer March 15, 2012, in Kirkland. Born in New York City to Glenn and Mary Lou Greer, Brian graduated from Sammamish High School, then-Bellevue Community College and the University of Washington. Brian owned Rightway Land-
Josephine May Kraft
scapes for 34 years. His faith in God and love for people were evident. Brian is survived by his wife of 37 years, Melinda; children April, Brian C. and Sarah; three granddaughters; parents; and brothers Gary and Robert Greer. A memorial was at Blakely Hall on March 24. See www.flintofts.com for information and online guest book.
ness with his four sons. It evolved into a successful construction company, J. R. Hayes and Sons, of Maple Valley. His work ethic was impeccable, so many people will remember his hot temper, but what a fun character, and he was a teacher to all who worked with him. After selling the business to his sons, he enjoyed retirement and was busy being creative, by rebuilding homes into boats, his love of boats, summering in Roche Harbor, fishing, and he could tell the best stories! We will celebrate his life with a memory of him rejoining the love of his life, his wife and the mother of his children, Venida. As per his wishes, there will be no funeral or memorial service.
March 24, 1924 — March 9, 2012
Lo Calhoon
Born June 13, 1937 Passed March 20, 2012 James was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Venida Hayes, and survived by his four sons, Jim Jr., Dan, Nick and John and their wives Linda, Stormy, Molly James Hayes Sr. and Leeanna, along with nine grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. Jim worked for the Rowley family of Issaquah in the mid-1960s prior to starting a logging busi-
Jo was born in Danville, Ill. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from the University of Illinois in 1946. She met and married Howard D. Kraft (they later divorced) and who preceded her in death in 1997. Jo was noted to be the first woman to manage the financial affairs at the student union building at the Champaign/Urbana campus of the U of I. She is survived by her daughter
Denise S. Kraft, M.D.; sons Darrell K. Kraft, D.V.M., and Derrick S. Kraft; and grandchildren Nicole Kraft, Tim Kraft, Amy Seymour, Jeff Kraft, Brad Cogan and David Cogan; and great-grandchildren Gabriel Seymour, Nicolas Seymour and Jacob Kraft. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be sent to Providence Marianwood Nursing Home and the Alzheimer’s Society. The family thanks everyone for their support, thoughts and prayers.
Paul Norman Schrader Paul Norman Schrader, of Issaquah, passed away Saturday, March 24, 2012. Paul was born Dec. 7, 1949, in St. Louis, Mo., to Paul Schrader Norman and Mary Louise Schrader. He was raised in Lakewood, Colo., where he graduated from Lakewood High School. He later graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Metropolitan State College in Denver. Paul married Ellen Sue Rosenberg on Oct. 28, 1978, in Denver. Paul’s careers included employment with Continental and American Airlines, and The Seattle Times before he retired. Paul moved his family to Issaquah in 1988.
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Paul had many hobbies and interests, but he especially enjoyed activities where he could spend time with his family, like coaching Little League and youth football. Paul is survived by his beloved wife Ellen Schrader, of Issaquah; and four sons, Benjamin, of New York, N.Y., Matthew, of Issaquah, Zachary, of Sacramento, Calif., and Kyle, of Issaquah. He is also survived by his brother Thomas Schrader, of Arvada, Colo., and numerous relatives and friends. A memorial service will begin at 11 a.m. Friday, March 30, 2012, at Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 1121 228th Ave. S.E., Sammamish. His committal will be held at Sunset Hills Memorial Park. The family requests, in lieu of flowers, donations in Paul’s name to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are by Flintoft’s Issaquah Funeral Home, 392-6444. Friends are invited to share memories, view photos and sign the family’s online guestbook at www.flintofts.com.
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age group and recalls selling the same dress to an 80-year-old woman and an 18-year-old. “It’s about being versatile and comfortable and making it your own with your accessories and your bag,” she said. Jodi Collins went into Parker’s store one day just to look around and quickly became a devoted customer. The designer’s fabrics work well for Collins, who travels often and always with her Lizzie Parker pieces stuffed into her carry-on — the only luggage she takes. “Lizzie is one of a kind — she takes time out to help me pick out the clothes I need for my trips,” Collins said. “I absolutely love her clothes, her fabrics, her style, her sense of humor, her honesty and, most of all, her willingness to make every woman look her best at any function.” Her big break? Parker’s fashions are being showcased, along with those of 13 other designers, on NBC’s “Fashion Star.” Hosted by Elle Macpherson, the show follows the contestants through various challenges as they compete for a multimilliondollar prize to launch their line nationally. Each week they will be advised by mentors Jessica Simpson, Nicole Richie and John Varvatos and judged by buyers for Macy’s, Saks Fifth Avenue and H&M. Additionally, the day after each episode is aired the week’s winning design will be available for purchase at the three retail stores. “It’s about making clothing that America wants to wear. It’s not about making a dress out of grass or banana peels,” Parker said. “It’s about the business of fashion, which is one of the things that attracted me to it.” While the show was filmed over the course of several weeks
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the three-year cycle of migrating downstream to the Puget Sound, and then return to spawn a new generation. Molnar expressed her gratitude to the local business owner who stepped up to sponsor the Salmon in the Classroom program at Apollo Elementary. Dylan’s PeePah and his MeeMah donated enough money to maintain the program at Clark Elementary, where Jerry attended school in the early 1960s. They both became involved with the program after reading about the $5.1 million shortfall in the state budget for education. “It’s important for kids to know that the salmon are an important part of the culture here
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LIZZIE PARKER SCORES A ‘FASHION STAR’ DEAL Sammamish’s Lizzie Parker — one of two Seattle-area designers competing on “Fashion Star” — scored a clothing deal with Macy’s on the NBC reality-TV show’s first episode March 13. Parker’s asymmetrical, jersey tunics, featuring a single capelike sleeve, were a hit with Macy’s buyer Caprice Willard. A mass-market version of her design is now for sale for $79 at www.macys.com. Parker owns and operates a shop named after herself at Gilman Village in Issaquah. this past summer, Parker is contractually obligated not to give anything away. But she did admit that her biggest competition on the show was herself. “You are really trying to be better than you were last week,” she said. “I have a store, two kids, a house … for me to go and only have to focus on design and really think about who I want to be was great.” It doesn’t look like life will be that straightforward anytime soon for Parker. When “Fashion Star” debuted, Parker attended the premiere party in New York City. Immediately after that she was set to fly to Los Angeles for Fashion Week, where she is presenting her new line. “Even though I didn’t have the most glamorous beginning I am excited to have my brand be more national,” Parker said. “Who gets to have this experience? It was great and I am thankful but you have to have fun and enjoy it — and I did.” After Los Angeles, Parker said she plans to focus more on her online exposure, which will include photographing her pieces in all sizes so customers will have an easier time deciding what’s best for them. in the Northwest,” Jerry Pearson said. “Today was our own little circle of life. There is so much we can learn from studying the life cycle of the salmon. “For example, it is always good to come home,” he said with a smile. Pearson and his grandson were joined on the blustery afternoon behind Pickering Barn by his wife Michele and Dylan’s father Sean Pearson. The elder Pearson remembered bailing hay on the Pickering property as a boy. He and Michele are partners in the legal firm Pearson Law on Snoqualmie Ridge. Dan Aznoff was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for his coverage of the toxic waste crisis in California. He is now a freelance writer who makes his home in Bellevue. Reach him at da@dajournalist.com. Comment at www.issaquahpress.com.