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OBITUARIES GRETA FAGERQUIST Buckley resident Greta Marie (Dein) Fagerquist, 83, died July 12, 2015. She was born May 31, 1932, in Fort Calhoun, Neb., to the late Walter and Myrtle Dein. She grew up in Arlington, Neb., and graduated from Arlington High School. She received Greta Fagerquist a teaching certificate from Wayne State. She starting teaching at the age of 17 and taught in a one-room schoolhouse for several years. In 1950 she married Gene Fagerquist and in 1957 they moved, with two small children, to Seattle and eventually to Enumclaw. She worked as a medical receptionist for Enumclaw Medical Center for 20 years. She enjoyed gardening, sewing and traveling. She was active-
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Hospital A boy, Henry Serafino Oliver, both July 3, 2015, to Heather and Samuel Oliver of Enumclaw. A boy, Clayton Christopher DeSanto, born July 8, 2015, to Amanda and Christopher DeSanto of Enumclaw. A boy, Forrest Joseph Crowley, born July
CHURCH FROM 10 ever is nearby regardless of position. “I also remember his investment in working with one of our more persistently challenging homelessness cases. He’s the kind of pastor who’s willing to go to bat and be inconvenienced for someone in need (even if they’re a bit defiant and making a mess of things) regardless of any benefit that may return to self or church, simply because it’s the right thing to do and someone needs to step up. Peter stepped up.” To both of you, all of us in the Plateau Ministerial Association send you on your way with many well wishes and God’s blessings.
ly involved as a member of the Osceola Community Club and volunteered for the Community Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. She also was a sewing and horse 4-H club leader for many years. She is survived by Gene, her husband of 64 years; children Michael Fagerquist, Barbara Hammond, Susan Steinmetz and Mary Ann Mason; sisters Joan Scheer, Jean Tiedje and Mary Krueger; brother Carl Dein; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by a brother, Dave Dein. A funeral service is planned for 2 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at Calvary Presbyterian Church in Enumclaw. Arrangements are being handled by Weeks’ Funeral Home. In lieu of f lowers, memorial donations are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Association. Black Diamond resident Kenneth “Ken” Martin died July 10, 2015, in Tacoma. He was 63. 9, 2015, to Danielle Duprie and Nicholas Crowley of Enumclaw. A girl, Emma Grace Rodarte, born July 13, 2015, to Raquel and Paul Rodarte of Orting. A girl, Skuya Elkins, born July 13, 2015, to Lindsay Prairie Chicken and Jaison Elkins of Bonney Lake. A boy, Kolton Eric Kehoe, born July 15, 2015, to Nicole and Kyle Kehoe of Buckley. A boy, Willem van der Merwe, born July 15, 2015, to Rebecca and Dawid van der Merwe of Enumclaw. Dale Pratt, Keith Marshall, Britt Nelson, Gary Hemminger, Heath Rainwater, Len Bundy, Steve Strombom, K.A. Davis
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DAVID CLOGSTON David Samuel Clogston, 81, died July 13, 2015. He was born and raised in Buckley,
served in the U.S.Army and taught for 36 years, primarily at Mount Tahoma High School in Tacoma. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Margaret (McKay); children Helen (Kurt Frantz), Mary (Peter Tammetta) and David (Carrie Tyree); and four grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the Grand Cinema (606 S. Fawcett Ave., Tacoma, 98402) in his honor. A party celebrating his life is planned for 2 to 5 p.m., with remarks at 3, July 26 at the Old Town Music Society, 2101 N. 30th St., Tacoma, 98403.
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KENNETH MARTIN
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He is survived by wife Julia Martin of Black Diamond; sons Layne Martin of Auburn, Charlie Martin of Black Diamond and Skylar Martin of Puyallup; sisters Cheryl Newhouse (John) of Forks, Wash., and Linda Morse (Geoff) of Ocean Park, Wash.; and five grandchildren. Services were directed by Weeks’ Enumclaw Funeral Home. All may sign the online guest book at www.weeksfuneralhomes.com.
Helen LuRose Newkirk Maras June 8, 1923 ~ July 11, 2015
Helen loved everything patriotic, flags, parades, pledge of allegiance, so she was laid to rest with her husband, at Tahoma National Cemetery. She grew up in Longview, Washington and married Anthony on September 6, 1942 and three days later he received his induction papers and three weeks after that he left to serve in the Army Air Force for three years When he returned from the Army after serving in the South Pacific, he continued logging and they moved around southwestern Washington before settling in Enumclaw to raise their four cherished children, Marilyn, Michael, Mark and Matthew. She managed to find a place to serve her Lord no matter where her logger husband took his family and when Country Bible Church (now Hillside Community) was being built she was honored to serve on committees and make decisions that formed the church. She was active in Women’s Fellowship, taught Sunday School and sang in the choir. Many lasting friendships were made especially over the kitchen sink. Another of her loves was sewing and handwork, she did most all of it, including making clothing, knitting, embroidery, quilting, counted cross stitch, always meticulous in the details to create items of perfection and beauty. And, of course, full wardrobes of dolly clothes for all of the little girls in her life. After their children were raised, they moved to Centralia for the next thirty years for Anthony’s new job which led to an offer to go to the island of Majuro in the Marshall Islands where they spent a year while he was setting up an underwater mining operation. After the job was finished they took some time to visit some of the islands where Anthony served during World War II. They returned to their home in Centralia where Helen continued her job in Social Services at Centralia Convalescent Center, where she worked for twenty years. Again, treasured friendships were formed, both with staff and residents. With both retired, they could play and purchased a motor home to where they could travel and Helen was able to take up her hobby of antiquing. The shop owners on the Oregon coast were always happy to see her and her weary husband whose reply was always, “If you really want it, I’ll find room for it.” Among her special treasures were 85 glass baskets, some cut glass, some pressed, some blown, but all beautiful and treasured. Down through the years of growing older, two more generations joined the family and becoming grandparents was their greatest joy. Helen leaves behind Marilyn Maras, Cade and Jennifer Cade; Michael (Loretta) Maras, Joan (Wade) Lawson, Maras and Max and Jon (Jodi) Maras, Emmarie and Lawson; Mark (Kathy) Maras, Benjamin (Amy), Kaitlin and Alexander; Matthew Maras, Melissa and son. Also, her beloved sister, Wilma (Dick) Bailey and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceasing Helen were her husband Anthony, of nearly 72 years, parents Earl and Maude Newkirk, special grandmother, Nellie Taylor Ferguson, and birth parents, Martha and Ray Gillette and brother Donald Gillette. A special thank you and much gratitude from the family to the staff and caregivers at Living Court in Enumclaw where they made special friends as they spent their final years back in Enumclaw. Helen suggested that memorials go to Hillside Community Church and honoring Helen’s wishes, burial and memorial service were private. Services directed by Weeks’ Enumclaw Funeral Home. Please sign the online guest book at www.weeksfuneralhomes.com.