[18] February 22, 2013
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...obituaries Betty Hermanson
Betty passed away with family at her side on January 24, 2013. She was born Elizabeth Jane McCambridge on September 3, 1922 to Almeda and Walter McCambridge in Chicago, IL. Betty graduated from Mundelein College in Chicago and the University of Washington. She worked as a librarian at Sequoia Junior High School in Kent from 1965 to 1983. In 1943 Betty married the love of her life, Carl Hermanson, who preceded her in death in August, 2012. They lived in Seattle for 23 years before moving to Bellevue in 1983. Betty leaves three sons, John (Kathy), Paul (Mariane) and Jim (Andrea), and eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by daughter Karen (David Swee). A memorial service will be held at St. Louise Catholic Church in Bellevue on Friday, March 15, 2013, at 11 a.m. 743258
Jean “Stevie� Pyfer
Jean “Stevie� Pyfer passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, February 7, 2013. She was recently diagnosed with cancer and was able to spend her last days at home. She leaves behind her devoted dog, Tica, and beloved friend, Dennis Smart, a snazzy red 1968 California Special Mustang, and loving family including daughters Randi, Kim, Lindsay, and Elisa, grandchildren Adam, Lucas, Hayley, Saila, Nicholas, Jordan, Gina, and Gemma and 10 great-grandchildren. Her 5th “daughter,� Anita Jefferson, was also a great companion to her over the years. Stevie was born in West Des Moines, Iowa to Mildred and Wayne Stevens. She made her way to Seattle in 1949 thanks to a job as a stewardess with Northwest Airlines. She was married to Dr. Howard Pyfer for over 50 years and together they enjoyed traveling and perfecting the art of grandparenting. Stevie brought joy to so many people and really knew how to celebrate life, whether exercising with her friends or indulging her passion for anything chocolate. She asked that her four daughters hold a party to celebrate her life.To honor her request, friends and family are invited to gather at her condominium tomorrow, Feb. 23rd from 2:00 – 4:00PM. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the King County Humane Society or a charity of your choice. 742728
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Earls Lincoln Square was featured at the Governor’s Inaugural Ball on Jan. 16. The Bellevue restaurant served some of its top menu items to more than 3,000 friends and family of new Gov. Jay Inslee. Earls is located at 700 Bellevue Way NE #130. COURTESY PHOTO Rogers, Roya Dan Sharifian, Jane A Shipek, Jean Elizabeth Sleight, Natalie Marie Smith, Taylor Nicole Smith, Alec Joshua Swihart, Michelle Lee Teng, Katherine Ann Thomas, Ho Yan Tse, Charlotte A White and Carson Douglas Yip.
Q Elizabeth Kate Switaj of Bellevue earned her Doctorate in British Literature in December, 2012, from Queen’s University in Belfast, Northern ireland. Elizabeth attended Bellevue Schools from first through 12th grade,
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Q Area students have been named to the dean’s list for 2012 fall semester at the University of Portland. They are: Brett Bankson, junior, psychology; Kyle Bowman, senior, mechanical engineering; Kyle DeFrancia, junior, computer science; Alexander Dickinson, senior, English; Paul Dilley, freshman, business administration; Christine Dollard, senior, chemistry; Madeline Doron, senior, nursing; Caitlin Elsoe, junior, biology; Stefania Hajnosz, sophomore, business administration; Michael Liedtke, senior, computer science; Peter McDonald, senior, history; Samantha Nicols, sophomore, biology; Lindsay Phillips, senior, social work; Laura PrattBarlow, freshman, biology; Samantha Rezab, sophomore, biology; Chelsea Roberts, sophomore, communication; Wyatt Rodan, senior, biology; Kayla Rus-
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Q Connor D Warme, of Bellevue, College of Arts and Sciences; and Benjamin Lee Hastings, of Medina, School of Engineering and Science, have been named to the academic honor list for the 2012 fall semester at Baylor University.