The News Tribune from Tacoma, Washington • 16

B4 The News Tribune Saturday December 9 1995 OBITUARIES and FUNERAL NOTICES Man in wheelchair killed t(- by bus at fault police say PAD NOTICES Betty I (Lee) Bartenettl Betty Bartenettl 77 passed away Deo 7 1995 In Soap Lake WA Betty was bom in Tacoma on Aug 14 1918 at the family home on Fawcett She was a 65 year resident of Tacoma She attended Pierce Transit im how it could make its services more accessible todis- Jacob Quint Quint was bom June 2 1928 in St Joseph MO and died Dec 6 1995 In Tacoma WA He Is survived by his wife Margaret of the home his son Michael and daughter-in-law Maggie Bon-ney Lake WA: brothers Albert Castro Valley CA Edward Bellevue WA Robert St Joseph MO sisters Rosemary Quint arid Carolyn Quint Atchisson KS Leona Loubey Vancouver WA Helen Akin Oakhurst CA Winifred Wright and Theresa Lyons St Joseph MO He was preceded in death by his parents Jacob and Rose Quint and by his brother Frederick Jacob served in the Merchant Marines during World War II and retired as Master Sergeant after 21 years service In the United States Air Force Jacob's memberships Included the Disabled Veterans Non-Commissioned Officers Association and the Air Force Association He was a member of St John Bosco Catholic Church He loved nature and the outdoors fishing with his son In their beet arid working with fine woods The family thanks dear friends Franciscan Home Care Hospice and Dr Stringfeilow for loving care and support Mass of Christian Burial wilt be celebrated Mon Dec 11 1995 at 1 pm In St John Bosco Catholic Church 10508 112th St SW Tacoma Visitation Sun 1-8 pm at the funeral home Interment New Tacoma Cemetery Arrangements by Tacoma Funeral Home and Cemeteries 564-1311 By Anthony Afoert and Ksvfe EH The News Tribune A Tacoma man in a wheelchair who was struck and killed by a Pierce Transit bus was at fault in the accident Ihcoma police said Fri- dDavid Paul Mesler 59 an activist for the disabled died early Thursday at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle from multiple injuries Police Capt Mike Darland said Mesler was illegally crossing Mildred Street about 80 feet north of the marked crosswalk at the South 19th Street intersection he said The bus driver never saw Mesler The driver a 15-year Pierce Transit employee was headed back to the bus station about 5:20 pm Wednesday The driver turned south onto Mildred Street from the Thcoma Community College TVansit Center then struck Mesler At first officers believe Mesler was seriously injured because he was conscious and talking after the accident But he was paralyzed from the waist down and didn't feel the pain Darland said Drug and alcohol tests on the driver were negative Pierce Transit spokeswoman Jean Jackman said Mesler a paraplegic was appointed by the City Council to sit on a committee that advises the city ori disability issues He also advised Suspect Continued from B1 told (he man to leave five minutes later he did The co-worker hasnt seen this individual since the murders occurred" Benson said Robinson and Johnston were killed after a late-night session of the role-playing game The Gathering" They left a house about 11:30 pm body was found on an Willard Holy Rosary and Aquinas Academy Schools She was an accomplished ceramic artist Betty left Tacoma in 1983 dividing time between San Jacinto CA and Soap Lake WA before settling In Soap Lake In 1988 By 1992 the Alzheimer's disease had Increased to the point where she became a resident of McKays Nursing Home in Soap Lake Her family is in agreement "She was an excellent wife a loving mother a fine homemaker and a friend to all We wiH miss you She Is survived by husband'of 56 Philip Bartenettl son Bartenettl Los Angeles daughter Mary Ann Whipple ML Vernon WA slater Marjorie Callahan Tacoma grandchildren Gina Gamble Bonnie Lee Ellis Andrea Blau Amy Kingma Alison Kingma AR Bartenettl 3 greatgrandchildren Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Mon Dec 11 1995 10 am at St Patrick Catholic Church Interment Calvary Cemetery Arrangements by Gaffney dy Alien and Buckley King John Rice John Rice 73 a 35 year Pierce County resident was born In Carthaga NY and died Dec 5 1995 in Tacoma John was a retired transportation instructor a 20 year veteran with the US Air Force and a member of the Tacoma Eaales LodoB Aoiio 3 Surviving are his wife Mary Rice of the home son Delmar Rice Federal Way sister Shirley Willis nephew Bill Caloren Tacoma 10 grandchildren 5 great-grandchildren and 3 stepchildren Private family services will be held Arrangements by Piper-Mortoy-Mellinger Funeral Directors 472-3353 Deaths ANDERSON Anna 93 Tmo-ma died Dec 6 ARRANTS Irene 79 Buckley died Nov 30 BARNES William 66 Graham died Dec 1 BUTLER Glenora If 77 Tacoma died Dec 4 CARMICHAEL Jeanette 63 Tacoma died Dec 7 CHAFFEE France! 87 Rua-ton died Dee COOT80NA Eliaabeth 96 died Dee 4 EVANS Francea 98 Tacoma died Dec 4 GAX Jimmie 65 Sumner died Nov 28 GRANT Chariea 76 Black Diamond died Dec 5 MARTIN Daniel Jr 30 Tacoma died Dee 3 McCABE Bonnie 69 Roy died Dec 5 RICE John 73 Tacoma died Dec 5 RUT JEN Lillian 69 Tuoma died Nov 2 BHELMAN Ray 80 Tacoma died Nov 28 8THJNOVICH Lucille 82 Tacoma died Dec 8 STRIKE Mathilda 94 Tacoma died Dee 4 TIMMERMAN Robert 37 Auburn died Nov 28 WIUH Chariea 68 Gig Harbor died No 24 The Ultimate Gift I frff ffg Mr flitow inrf SlUirRUimCttmtM MHH-7BNMir (M)M1-MNmiM A Off Coupon Mrs Evelyn Holliday Ms Day Mrs Evelyn Holliday departed this life Dec 5 1995 She was bom Dec 7 1923 in Augusta GA She attended school at AR Johnson High School and found Christ at an early age She traveled and sang with the Ward Singers for a time She met her husband John in South Dakota and they were married Feb 3 1946 in Augusta GA Evelyn's husband John was In the military and the family traveled all over the US and Europe After John's retirement in 1965 the family settled in Tacoma They moved to McNeil Island in 1981 afterwards they moved back to Tacoma Evelyn joined the Allen AME Church in 1964 She was the director of the Gospel Choir and member of the Senior Chorus She belonged to the Ellen Kellum Missionary Society The Lay Organization and served on the Stewardess Board She was a life member of the Mary Church Terrell The American Legion 222 and the Eight and Forty Club She worked each year at trie Allen Food Bank and belonged to several bowling leagues' She is survived by her husband John Holliday Sr sons John Jr Andre and Munir daughters Millicent Sondra Carmen along with Tanya who preceded her in death sisters Clara Louise Helen and Millicent brothers George Harvey and Oscar who also preceded her In death and many grand and great-grandchildren Services are 12 Noon Mon Dec 11 1995 In Mt View Valley Chapel Viewing begins Sun from 11 am -9 pm Interment in Mt View Memorial Park Arrangements by Mountain View Funeral Home 584-0252 Robert Clements Robert "Bob" Clements 67 of Cle Elum WA and longtime Seattle and Balnbrldge Island resident died Dec 2 1995 near Riverside WA Bom Dec 25 1927 in Seattle to Sam and Leona Clements Bob married Kartyn Istvanon In 1984 He was an Insurance broker and raised appaloosa horses He was a member of the Cle ElumSt Thomas Masonic Lodge Life Underwriters and 20 year member of the AA Survived by wife Karlyn Cle Elum children Daniel Seattle Robert Walnut Creek CA Deborah Moore and Lome Clements Pouls-bo brother David Seattle sisters Elsie Smith Seattle Ruth Willmott Ft Worth TX 8 grandchildren Precht-Harrlson Chapel Omak WA in charge of arrangements Memorial services will be held at the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 8501 SE 40th St Mercer Island on Wed Dec 13 1995 at 2 pm Memorials may be given to the charity of your choice John Troja John Troja 88 went to be with the Lord Dec 7 1995 in Tacoma John was bom March 25 1907 In Uma Peru John is survived by his wife of 58 years Mildred son John Troja daughters Barbara Hudson and Anita Anderson 9 grandchildren Visitation will be Mon Dec 11 1995 from 11 am-5 pm at the Tacoma Funeral Home A memorial service will be Tues Dec 12 1995 at 3 pm at the Mountain View Baptist Church on 84th and Vickery Road Arrangements by Tacoma Funeral Home and Cemeteries 564-1311 Jeanette (Kachenko) Carmichael Jeanette (Kachenko) Carmichael 63 passed away Dec 7 1995 Bom in No Dakota she was a Tacoma area resident since 1979 Surviving relatives: husband Stan son Tony (Anthony) daughter Stephanie (Stevie) Cavanah and husband Buck grandkids Jayson and Ryan Cavanah sisters Vi and husband Joe Frunz Lila and husband Marty Dumdei Ann Prutch Helen and husband Carl Kabbanuk brothers Ed William (Bill) and wife Helen Nick Rusty ana wife Ruthy several nieces and nephews Special thanks to niece Jackie Visitation 9 am -5 pm Mon at the Oakwood Hill Chapel 5210 So Alder Arrangements by Oakwood Hill Funeral Directors 473-2900 Donald Edward Gurney Donald Edward Gurney passed away on Dec 7 1995 Ha was bom on Dec 6 1931 In Rochester NY He served in the US Army from 1950 to 1959 and was a veteran of the Korean war He was a lifetime member of the VFW No 969 and was a member of the Eagles Aerie No 3 Donald is survived by his wife Barbara sons William Cathar (Candace) and Brian Cather (Nancy) both of Tacoma grandchildren Stephanie Cather Sarah Cather and Matthew Hagen all of Tacoma brothers Frank Gurney (Edna) Rochester NY William Gurney (Delores) Lady Lake FL and 2 nieces Services will be held at 1 pm Mon Dec 11 at Mt View Garden Chapel Arrangements by Mountain View Funeral Home 584-0252 In Loving Memory of Teresa 0 Cato Passed Away Dec 9 1989 We persevere in prayer and with Thanksgiving we share infinite precious memories of you and your love for us Candy Daryl Collie Doug Family arid Friends In Loving Memory Of Elfrlede Roberts Dee 3 1935 Dec 9 1988 We love and miss you very much Love Michael Tabatha Michael Jr JeremiafyAdrtan and Makayte This holiday give someone the most comfortable seat in the house people wotted tirelessly for years advising Pierce Transit on routes buses and the shuttle situation said John Briehl the City of Tacoma's manager of human services plan-' ning just a total irony he should die the way he did He added that Mesler was instru- mental in getting wheelchair-accessible seating in prime sections df the Rialto Theater But Briehl said that when Mesler seriously considered the costs to the' general public uiing that stands outmost' about Dave is that he never felt that anybody owed him anything" Briehl said was very adamant that disabled people just not just be giv-en things The cost associated (with-the improvement) to the general public the taxpayer was always thought about Briehl said Mesler a former professor became paralyzed when he fell while building a new homei He said Mesler remained very active stiU driving his own car and using a manually jpowered wheelchair "He was a very independent person He died being independent He didnt rely on other folks for a whole lot and I think that the community is really going to miss his work" i road off of 66th Avenue East" and Johnston was discovered near the Tacoma Club on Canyon Road East Detectives believe RobinBOtr watched as Johnston who had a wife' and two children was killed before' she was taken to a back redd and slain 4 wife hired an investi-" gator earlier this year to work rai file case A $15000 reward has been' posted along with $1000 from CrimeStoppers Anyone with information is eri-couraged to call CrimeStoppers at 591-5959 So drop by fora test drive today- Find the Backsaver Rediner and many other greoL gift i(km In all price rang) Kor everyone on your lirt: At your Relax Hie -v Back Store storXV Vnrjirt shut Santa hail in -(Behind Borders Books on 38thI Tacoma (206) 475-2520 VI a ft tF 9 I IJI Ml ft ML PHfrrr BbAI- Jean Pearson Jean Pearson 73 died at her home in Gig Hartxx Dec 7 1895 She was the wife of Vernon Pearson former Chief Justice of the Washington Supreme Court She was bom in Bismarck ND Aug 22 1922 the daughter of Professor Clarsnce and Marie Robertson who preceded her in death She was a graduate of Jamestown High SchooT Jamestown College and the of Minnesota School of Nursing She was a US Army Cadet Nurse during WWII and nursed for several hospitals Including the of Michigan Hospital In Ann Arbor Ml During her lifetime she was active in many organizations including PEO AAUW Planned Parenthood Orthopedic Club and several garden clubs She was talented in many arts and creative in many She was an avid gardener and tennis player and a member of several Mom dubs She sang in church choirs for more than 50 years and was an active church worker She loved to travel and saw parts of the world with her and friends Jean will be most remembered as a devoted and loving wife mother and grandmother who considered that part of her life the most important She will be missed by her family and many friends She Is survived by her husband of 48 years Vernon Pearson Gig Harbor 3 sons 1 daughter and 6 grandchildren as follows Stephen Pearson Gig Harbor Robert A and Janis Pearson and granddaughter Kaytan Tacoma Katharine and Rev AJ Oliver and grandchildren Mark Shannon and Kristen Ketchum ID David and Kelly Pearson and grandsons Alex ana Ryan Seattle sister Mrs Johnson Bad Madidhe lake' MN In lieu of flowers memorial gifts can be made in her memory to Jamestown College 6000 College Lane Jamestown ND 58405 Memorial services 1 pm Tues Dec 12 at Chapel Hill Presbyterian Church Gig Harbor Arrangements bv Haven of Rest Grant Williams Grant Williams a longtime resident of Lakewood died peacefully Dec 4 1995 after a courageous battle with cancer He was bom In Salt Lake City LIT on Feb 10 1919 to Charles and Lotty (Howell) Williams He has one living brother Vert Williams in Salt Lake City and one sister Myrtle DeCol Salt Lake City He was preceded In death by two brothers Richard and Kenneth Survivors are Grant's wife LaVon and six children Grant and LaVon were married on Aug 2 1940 in Nephi UT The children include: Grant Williams Jr Tacoma Thelma Hansen Concord CA Charles Williams Lakewood (Tacoma) Gail Trevino San Angelo TX Phyllis Moiioo Colorado Springs CO and Colleen Head Tacoma Fourteen grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren also survive him Four grandchildren preceded him in death Grant served in the US Army from 1945 to 1966 During this time he served in the Korean War and World War II He retired in 1966 and made the family's home In Lake-wood Grant then went to work for the Dept of Transportation running the locomotive on Ft Lewis At his retirement party in 1984 they had him christen the new engine to serve the fort be around peopje the Lakewood (100th Street) MacDonalds For the next four years he was known lovingly as "grandpa" or He loved all of his friends who worked and visited there Grant was a member of the Lake City Ward Lakewood Stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormon) He served the members as a Stake Missionary Sunday School President High Priest Group Leader and a Seventy Grant also was a loving and faithful worker in the Seattle JDS Temple In Bellevue Grant's family would like to invited everyone who knew and loved him in any capacity to his funeral Saturday morning (TODAY) at 10 am at Stake Cent the Laki iter on Far- west Drive (between Lakes High School and Pierce College) There will be a viewing at the church beginning at 9 am Saturday James Thompson James Thompson passed away on Dec 6 1995 in Mesa AZ He was bom on March 1 1924 in Bellingham WA and retired in 1967 the Tacoma City Light as the Light Superintendent He belonged to the University Place Presbyterian Church Tacoma Elks Rotary and served on the Advisory Board for the American Red Cross He belonged to the Swinging Squares Square Dance Oub and has square danced since 1962 Survivors include his wife Catherine (Kate) daughters Kathie McGoldrick Deanna Thompson son Don Thompson sister Zoe Larson brothers George and Dan Thompson 5 grandchildren Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer society Burial will be in Mesa AZ at Mountain View Memorial Gardens Alice Mary Severtson 1907-1995 Alice Mary Severtson passed away peacefully on Dec 6 1995 in Tacoma WA She was bom on July 9 1907 in Nova Scotia Canada and was preceded in death by her husband Knute and by her elder son Kenneth She is survived by her son Erving and hia wife Nancy her granddaughter Susan ana her husband Peter her grandson Mark and his wife Mary Her passions in life were her Christian faith her family and her profession as a nurse she was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Parkland Services and burial will be in Duluth MN Arrangements by Tueil-McKee Funeral Home 272-1414 Give someone a Backsaver Rcriincr This is simply the most comfortahk chair in the world With just file twist of a knob it adjusts infinitely ujirifdit to blissfully 4 horizontal You'll feel completely relaxed from Iwad to toe And ynur choices are many with numerous fabric and frame styles in stock ready for immediate delivery 2520 South 38th 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