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Robert Lamar Heidler
Robert Lamar Heidler, of Issaquah, passed away Feb. 8 of natural causes. Robert was born in Pennsburg, Pa., on April 11, 1927. After graduatRobert Heidler ing from East Greenville High School, he served in the United States Army during World War II. He retired from U.S. Gauge, a division of Ametek, where he was employed in sales and as a machinist. Robert loved regaling his children and grandchildren with tales of growing up during the Depression, his exploits in post-war France and Germany, and anecdotes about being a hot air balloon chaser. He was a man of varied interests and read everything. He soaked up facts and could point out the constellations, recall every Indy 500 winner by year, which Civil War general presided at any battle, what to do for mites on shrubs, how many times Sugar Ray Robinson stepped into the ring or who said, "Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead." He was a very sought-after Trivial Pursuit
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partner! He was an avid gardener and after retirement ran the Country Herb Garden in Rockwild, Pa., with his wife. He married the love of his life, Althena Opdyke, in 1948, and was by her side when she passed in September 2011. They moved to Issaquah in 2000. Robert was preceded in death by infant daughter Janice and his wife Althena. He is survived by his sister Linda Dorshimer, of Northhampton, Pa.; two daughters and their families: Patricia and Thomas Schaible, of New Bern, N.C., and Vicki and Edward Kostenbauder, of Issaquah; four grandchildren (Tina, Laura, Bob and Eric); two stepgrandchildren (Tim and Tom); and three greatgrandchildren. He will be remembered by his family and friends as an armchair philosopher and natural-born teacher who enjoyed sharing his dry wit. His wry comments on everyday life, current events and the driving abilities of others have become family legend. Being around him always made you smile and frequently made you think. Friends are invited to share memories and sign the family’s online guest book at www.flintofts.com. Arrangements are by Flintoft’s Funeral Home and Crematory.
Cleta Tafon Lapsansky, of Bothell, passed away Feb. 7, 2012. She was 87 years of age. Cleta was born Nov. 7, 1924, in Cushing, Okla., the ninth child of Fred and Mary Cleta Lapsansky Campbell, along with four sisters and five brothers. Cleta raised her three children in Issaquah, and drove a school bus for the Issaquah School District until retirement. Throughout her years as a school bus driver, she witnessed
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several generations of children grow up in the Issaquah area. After retirement, she assisted families by providing day care for their children, and remained close with the women school bus drivers. She married into the Lapsansky family, who were among the founding families of the city of Issaquah, where she and her husband John E. Lapsansky raised a family. Cleta was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John E. Lapsansky; and daughters Dorothy and Terry Lapsansky. Survivors include a son, John R. Lapsansky; five grandchildren; four greatgrandchildren; one sister, Maxine; one companion, Everett Price; and many nieces and nephews. Cleta will be remembered for her giving spirit, unselfish life and love of children. A memorial service will be held at Gibson Hall, 105 Newport Way S.W., Issaquah, on Feb. 18 at 1 p.m. Friends are invited to share memories at her memorial. Arrangements are by Flintoft’s Funeral Home and Crematory.
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Lavern Clifford Keir, Father of our late sister Diana, Jodie, Linda and Doug; Grandpa to Laurie, Frances, Lisa and Casey; GreatLavern Keir Grandpa to Ryan, Willow, Cara, Travis, Levi, Burt, Eric and Ariel; and Great-GreatGrandpa to Aleta and Slade; and uncle to Errol, Sandy and Honey. Lavern was born near Chester, Mont., July 18, 1913, and passed peacefully away at his home in Issaquah on Jan. 30, 2012. Raised in the Midwest, his mother died when he was very young and his dad struggled to raise him and his younger brother Earl in a hard world. He apprenticed as a machinist to the railroad, doing a man's work at 17, and learned the
trade he would cherish the rest of his life. He moved to Washington to help the war effort in 1942. He was married three times — to Lucille, Helen and Sue. Sue was his true lifemate and they were together for 50 years. In 1949, he started his own machine tool sales business in Seattle, L.C. Keir Co., and made it a success. His code of living served him well — respect others and do your very best for them. We all admired his love of life and his energy. He was afraid of nothing — no man, no horse, no situation. No task was too tough when it came to building his home, hunting and fishing, or helping his friends. He was happiest just as he is pictured here — ready to barbecue for his guests. He enjoyed 98 very active years with only a few health problems in the past three years. Lavern's family will look forward to visiting with his many friends at a memorial gathering to be arranged soon.
Nelda Nadine Stephens Nelda Nadine Stephens, 83, passed from this life on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, at Providence Marianwood nursing home in Issaquah. Nelda Stephens Nelda was born May 5, 1927, in Winnfield, La., to Ocie Warner and Audie (Waller) Warner. Nelda was raised in Winnfield, and graduated from high school and an accounting program there. She married Robert Terrell Stephens of Lindsay, Okla., on Aug. 26, 1946, in Winnfield. Nelda and Terrell were residents of Lindsay, Oklahoma until Terrell’s passing 50 years later. Nelda remained in Lindsay until she moved in 2003 to the Providence Point retirement community in Issaquah to be near her son. In 2010, Nelda moved nearby to the Providence
Marianwood nursing home following an illness. Nelda was a bookkeeper over the years for several merchants in Lindsay. She was a voter registrar for Garvin County and a substitute teacher in the Lindsay schools. Nelda and Terrell were active members of the Lindsay United Methodist Church. Their greatest pleasures were helping children in school and in church activities. Nelda was a 50-year member of the Order of the Eastern Star and past Worthy Matron. Nelda is survived by her son Robert Warner Stephens and daughter-in-law Judith Ann Stephens, of Issaquah; brother Arthur (Sonny) Warner, of Winnfield, La.; and sister Billie Baum, of Columbia, La. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Robert Terrell Stephens; both of her parents, Ocie Warner and Audie (Waller) Warner; two brothers, Olian Warner and Morgan Warner; and one sister, Elaine DeBusk. Services and interment will be in Lindsay, Okla.
Timothy Steven Williamson Timothy Steven Williamson, of Sammamish, died Feb. 4, 2012. He was 21. Tim lived life much like he skied mountains, with intensity, Timothy Williamson grace and conviction. As a child, he would point his skis downhill, bomb the mountain and fly into powdery snowdrifts, always emerging with a joyful grin. As he grew older, Tim carved the slopes more purposefully and with undeniable grace. A graduate of Eastlake High School, Tim was a budding philosopher, with a wisdom and brilliance beyond his years. He endlessly questioned conventional principles, seeking truth and purity in his life.
Tim had a heart of gold. He reached out to help those in need — once securing medical attention for a complete stranger, a homeless man he found in distress. But he reached far more people with his irresistible smile and charm. Tim was musical, creative and an avid gamer. He played the electric guitar and was especially proud of his Les Paul, one of the many guitars in his collection. He found a creative outlet and focus in blowing glass, and in making intricate things, even building a guitar. Tim is survived by his loving parents Keith and Sylvia; brother Eric; sister Kristin; stepsister Genevieve Moore; stepmother Renee Valliere; stepfather Rodney Catiggay; grandmother Edith Greimel; and grandfather Eugene Williamson. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sound Mental Health (www.smh.org) or Compass Housing Alliance (www.compasshousingalliance.org).
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Anna June Schuerman Anna June Schuerman died Feb. 7, 2012, at the age of 88. She was surrounded by her loving family as she peacefully passed at Swedish Hospital in Issaquah. June was the daughter of Anna June Leonard and Ina Schuerman Miller, and was raised in Muscoda, Wis. In 1942, she married Darrel Schuerman of Richland Center, Wis. They spent their first years together as Darrel served in the
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Army Air Corps. Upon completion of his military service, they returned home to Richland Center to raise a family of five children. In 1962, they moved to Los Altos, Calif., where they resided until 1987. Once Darrel retired from his home plumbing business, they made their final move to Issaquah. June is survived by her husband Darrel; daughters Dawn Draves, of Bishop, Calif., Cindy Ebersole, of Issaquah, Jill Mitchell, of Sammamish, and Heidi Cox, of Redmond; son Jim Schuerman, of Issaquah; 13 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Anna June will be forever treasured by her family and friends who knew and loved her so much.
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Employees at Radio Shack, 653 228th Ave. N.E., said a 32-gigabyte iPod was stolen at about 10:45 a.m. Jan. 26. Employees removed the iPod from a case for a customer. The customer then said she wanted to purchase a camera. Then, as a store employee went to the back of the store to retrieve the camera, he or she heard the front door close. The iPod and the customer were gone.
Assault Police arrested a 41-year-old Sammamish man for assault after a dispute between the man and his adult son Feb. 1. Police said the man broke into the son’s bedroom and started arguing about the volume of the son’s radio. The dispute turned physical. Police said the man grabbed his son around the neck and choked him until he had trouble breathing.
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Police cited and released a 26year-old Sammamish man for driving with a suspended license at Issaquah-Pine Lake Road Southeast and Southeast 36th Lane at about 2:30 a.m. Feb. 5. The officer clocked the vehicle at more than 50 mph in a 35 mph zone.
Drugs Police arrested a 29-year-old Issaquah man for possession of heroin and marijuana in the 4400 block of 189th Place Southeast at 3:02 a.m. Feb. 5.
Going nowhere A window was damaged on, and a passport was stolen from, a vehicle parked in the 100 block of Mountain Park Boulevard Southwest at 3:39 p.m. Feb. 5. The estimated loss is $300.
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Police cited and released a 28year-old Issaquah man for driving with a suspended license in the 2400 block of Northeast Park Drive at 4:17 p.m. Feb. 2.
A lock was damaged on, and a backpack, book and computer were stolen from, a vehicle parked in the 1800 block of 12th Avenue Northwest before 4:25 p.m. Feb. 5.
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The ashtray was damaged on, and change was stolen from, a vehicle parked in the 400 block of 213th Place Southeast early Feb. 3. The estimated loss is $10.
A mirror was damaged and the paint was scratched on a vehicle parked in the 100 block of Front Street North before 5:04 p.m. Feb. 5. The estimated loss is $2,500.
Cranked Employees at Rite Aid, 3066 Issaquah-Pine Lake Road S.E., contacted police after a customer left a bag of methamphetamines at the store at about 7:30 p.m. Feb. 3. The suspect entered the store and asked for electrical tape. Store employees directed him to the appropriate area, but after he said he could not find tape, he purchased first-aid tape instead. The bag of methamphetamines dropped out of his wallet as he paid for the tape.
Sobering Police arrested a juvenile male for being a minor in possession of alcohol in the 800 block of Greenwood Boulevard Southwest at 9:08 p.m. Feb. 3.
Assault Police arrested a 39-year-old Issaquah woman for assault in the 23400 block of Southeast Black Nugget Road at 10:39 p.m. Feb. 3.
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Police arrested a 19-year-old Issaquah man and a juvenile male for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia in the 23100 block of Southeast Black Nugget Road at 1:08 a.m. Feb. 4.
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Time’s up Watches and jewelry were stolen from a residence in the 23700 block of Southeast Black Nugget Road before 7:02 p.m. Feb. 6. The estimated loss is $500.
Arrest Police arrested a 29-year-old Issaquah man on a warrant for assault in the 100 block of East Sunset Way at 7:51 p.m. Feb. 6.
Reboot A window was damaged on, and a computer was stolen from, a vehicle parked in the 18600 block of Southeast Newport Way before 9:39 a.m. Feb. 7.
System error A laptop computer was stolen from a vehicle parked in the 1100 block of Northwest Gilman Boulevard before 5:31 p.m. Feb. 7.
Unplugged A book and electrical cord were stolen from the Issaquah Highlands Park & Ride, 1755 Highlands Drive N.E., before 9:44 p.m. Feb. 7.
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Police arrested a 23-year-old Redmond man for driving under the influence in the 23400 block of Southeast Black Nugget Road at 2:12 a.m. Feb. 4.
Police cited and released a 21year-old Bellevue man for driving with a suspended license in the 6100 block of East Lake Sammamish Parkway Southeast at 12:44 a.m. Feb. 8.
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Police responded to a disturbance in the 100 block of Front Street North at 9:12 p.m. Feb. 4 after a caller reported a man drinking alcohol in a restroom. Police later contacted the intoxicated man and told him to stay out of bars due to his extreme intoxication.
A window was damaged on, and a purse was stolen from, a residence in the 22700 block of Southeast 56th Street before 12:19 p.m. Feb. 8. The estimated loss is $500.
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Police responded to a possible reckless driver at Front Street North and Northeast Gilman Boulevard at 12:57 p.m. Feb. 8. The officer contacted the driver in a bank parking lot near the area. She was sober and said she did not know why somebody called 911 about her driving.
CDs and a GPS unit were stolen from a vehicle parked in the 3000 block of 231st Lane Southeast before 3 a.m. Feb. 5.
The Press publishes names of those arrested for DUI and those charged with felony crimes. Information comes directly from local police reports.
Sauced Beer was stolen from the 76 gas station, 6420 E. Lake Sammamish Parkway S.E., before 2:39 a.m. Feb. 5.