On this Memorial Day, 2013, it is important to express gratitude to those who have lost their lives – and sympathy to family and friends who have lost someone – while fighting for, and maintaining, our freedom.
On Monday, January 21st, from 10a – 4p, at the Doric Temple, Fremont will honor Martin Luther King Jr. with a day-long opportunity to serve… Read More »Join In An Opportunity To Honor Martin Luther King Jr
‘Bye-bye for now!’ On Sunday, July 22nd, Chris Wedes passed away at age 84. Wedes, who had battled cancer for years, was very well known to native Seattlites (and Fremonsters) as Julius Pierpont Patches – or J.P. Patches to the ‘Patches Pals’ that grew up watching his Emmy winning television program.
It is time to express heartfelt gratitude to the men and women that have given their time – and often their lives – to fight for our freedom.
On Monday, April 9th, 2012, Richard Sternoff Beyer passed away following a serious stroke he sustained on March 27th. Beyer is survived by his wife, Dorothy Scholz-Beyer, and his children Elizabeth Beyer Miller and Charles S. Beyer, and two step-children, Charles Scholz and Anna Scholz Godas, and 10 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.
On Saturday, February 4th, at 2p, attend a celebration of a life, and a memoir of growing up on Green Lake, at History House. The charming collection of stories, ‘Pork Neckbones, Sauerkraut & Rutabagas’ by Dorothea Nordstrand, will be officially launched at this celebration of her life.
On Sunday, June 26th, the doors open at 7p, as local artists gather to perform a tribute concert for Ron Davies, the talented song writer who passed away. The show also launches the release of a CD of 18 of Davies’ songs, recorded by fans and friends. The concert, at Hale’s Palladium (4301 Leary Way NW,) will feature the considerable talents of many local musicians and performers.
On this 2011 Memorial Day, the Fremocentrist would like to take a moment to say ‘Thank You!’ to the generous men and women who give of their time and talent (and, unfortunately, sometimes their lives) to serve in our military.
Local businesswoman, Kim Ricketts, passed away on Monday, April 25th, at the age of 53. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, May 4th at 3p at St. Mark’s Cathedral (1245 – 10th Ave E). Donations in her honor can be made to 826 Seattle and The Seattle Public Library. Find out more details at the website for Kim Ricketts’ Book Events (which will continue her legacy) and an in-depth article in The Seattle Times.
Fremont landowner, and local character, Arne Vemo, died at the age of 70, on Sunday, April 3, in Palm Desert, California after a day spent enjoying his favorite pastime – golf. A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, April 30th at 1:00 pm, at First Lutheran Church of Richmond Beach (18354 8th Ave NW, Shoreline,) with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Sharing Alongside (PO Box 33663, Seattle, 98133) or Nordic Heritage Museum (3014 NW 67th Street, Seattle, 98117) in his name.
