Katie Tinnea

Katie Nicole Tinnea, 30, of Snoqualmie, passed away peacefully April 4, 2013, after courageously fighting cancer for two years.

She is survived and will be missed by her husband Ryan, daughter Kennedy, parents Tony and Jocelyn Aldridge, and many extended family members and friends.

She will be remembered for her love, positivity, grace, energy and humor. Katie was an inspiration to many as a well-respected teacher at Newcastle Elementary School, and as a spokesperson for colon cancer prevention, research and awareness. Her passions included her family, her students, holidays, the Seahawks and shopping!

A public memorial service to celebrate Katie’s life will be held at First Presbyterian Church of Bellevue, 1717 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue, WA 98004, on Sunday, April 21, at 2 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Katie’s name can be made to the Colon Cancer Coalition.

Wife and mother of three, she was a dedicated volunteer at St. Madeleine Sophie Catholic School in Bellevue, St. Monica Parish School on Mercer Island, and a stalwart rider and fundraiser for the Northwest JDRF Ride-to-Cure Diabetes team.

She grew up the third of four children in Montesano, graduated Cum Laude from the Washington State University Edward R. Murrow College of Communications in Pullman in 1985, and worked as a writer and producer for KIRO-TV for 11 years.

Rose fought brain cancer with characteristic tenacity, faith, humor and grit — contributing numerous hours at the University of Washington as part of an imaging study to advance brain cancer treatment. In September 2012, despite complete paralysis of her right arm and leg, and growing impact on her ability to speak, Rose completed 12 miles of the Lake Tahoe JDRF Ride in a specially adapted recumbent tandem bike. A few weeks later, she entered hospice. She died at the age of 49.

Rose is survived by husband Cris Wisner; daughters Hanna, Bess and Avery; her mother and stepfather, Mary and Rollie Hanna; brother Joe Coulter; and sisters Colleen Coulter Page and Cassie Coulter.

A vigil service was Nov. 15, 2012, at St. Madeleine Sophie Catholic Church in Bellevue. A Mass was said the following day, also at St. Madeleine Sophie Catholic Church.

Friends are invited to view photos and share memories in the family’s online guest book at www.flintofts.com.

— Flintoft’s Funeral Home and Crematory, 392-6444

Wife and mother of three, she was a dedicated volunteer at St. Madeleine Sophie Catholic School in Bellevue, St. Monica Parish School on Mercer Island, and a stalwart rider and fundraiser for the Northwest JDRF Ride-to-Cure Diabetes team.

She grew up the third of four children in Montesano, graduated Cum Laude from the Washington State University Edward R. Murrow College of Communications in Pullman in 1985, and worked as a writer and producer for KIRO-TV for 11 years.

Rose fought brain cancer with characteristic tenacity, faith, humor and grit — contributing numerous hours at the University of Washington as part of an imaging study to advance brain cancer treatment. In September 2012, despite complete paralysis of her right arm and leg, and growing impact on her ability to speak, Rose completed 12 miles of the Lake Tahoe JDRF Ride in a specially adapted recumbent tandem bike. A few weeks later, she entered hospice. She died at the age of 49.

Rose is survived by husband Cris Wisner; daughters Hanna, Bess and Avery; her mother and stepfather, Mary and Rollie Hanna; brother Joe Coulter; and sisters Colleen Coulter Page and Cassie Coulter.

A vigil service will be at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012, at St. Madeleine Sophie Catholic Church in Bellevue. A Mass will be said the following day at 11 a.m., also at St. Madeleine Sophie Catholic Church.

Friends are invited to view photos, get directions and share memories in the family’s online guest book at www.flintofts.com.

Flintoft’s Funeral Home and Crematory, 392-6444

Marnel Rae Arena

She grew up in Issaquah in the home that her father built. She attended Clark Elementary School and Issaquah Junior High School, and graduated from Issaquah High School in 1971. At Issaquah High, she was involved with the girls’ club, cheered on the JV cheer squad her junior year, served as ASB secretary her senior year, was crowned Queen of the Senior Ball, and was on the honor roll throughout her entire high school career. Following graduation, Marnel attended then-Bellevue Community College and earned her Associate of Arts degree.

On Aug. 17, 1974, Marnel married the love of her life, Nicholas Arena, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Renton. They began building their first home together with the assistance of Marnel’s father in June 1979. In December 1979, they moved into their finished home on Lake McDonald, that they lived in for 24 years, and raised two children.

Marnel worked for 32 years at the Renton School District in their administrative offices; she was awarded Employee of the Year in 1992 and oriented thousands of new teachers. She retired in June 2011. Marnel was known as an avid cook, seamstress and card-maker that gifted many of her creations to family and friends. She was a devoted wife and mother who radiated kindness and a positive attitude.

Marnel was preceded in death by her father.

She is survived by her husband Nicholas; children Andrew, of Seattle, and Michelle (Paul), of Mesa, Ariz.; mother Betty Jo, of Issaquah; sisters Theresa (Gordy) Reece, of Issaquah, and Amy Wiggins, of Renton; as well as a large extended family and a large circle of friends. Memorial contributions should be made to Children’s Hospital and Medical Center, Seattle, or Virginia Mason Medical Center.

Friends are invited to attend Marnel’s celebration of life and memorial service on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012, from 1-3 p.m. at the Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center, 400 S. Second St., Renton, WA 98057.

Please share memories, view pictures and sign the family’s online guest book at www.flintofts.com. 

Arrangements are by Flintoft’s Funeral Home, 392-6444.

Lois, loving wife, mother, sister, auntie and Grammy, passed away Nov. 2, 2011, after a courageous battle with bone cancer.

Lois was born Oct. 16, 1936, and raised in Lake City, graduating from Lincoln High School.

Lois is survived by Darvel, her loving husband of 55 years; daughters Nadine (Roger) and Noele (Mark); seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

There was a celebration of Lois’ life Nov. 14 at Highlands Community Church. Benevolences may be sent to Overlake and Swedish Issaquah Hospitals’ Oncology Departments.

Lois is survived by Darvel, her loving husband of 55 years, daughters Nadine (Roger) & Noele (Mark), seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

There will be a celebration of Lois’ life, Nov. 14, 2011, 1:00 pm, Highlands Community Church, 3031 N E 10 St Renton, WA. Benevolences may be sent to Overlake and Swedish Issaquah Hospitals’ Oncology Departments.

A vigil service was Aug. 3 at Flintoft’s Funeral Home, Issaquah, 392-6444. A funeral Mass was Aug. 4 at St. Madeleine Sophie Catholic Church, 4400 130th Place S.E., Bellevue. Burial followed at Upper Hillside Cemetery in Issaquah.

Friends are invited to view photos and share memories in the family’s guest book at www.flintofts.com.

A vigil service will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 3, at Flintoft’s Funeral Home, 540 E. Sunset Way, Issaquah, 392-6444. A funeral Mass will be at 11 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 4, at St. Madeleine Sophie Catholic Church, 4400 130th Place S.E., Bellevue. Burial will follow at Upper Hillside Cemetery in Issaquah.

Friends are invited to view photos, get directions and share memories in the family’s guest book at www.flintofts.com.

Mary (Ceteznik) Paterson

Friends are invited to a luncheon in Mary’s memory at noon Feb. 12 at the Maplewood Golf Course, 4050 Maple Valley Highway, Renton.

Mary was a New Year’s Day baby, born Jan. 1, 1916, in Black Diamond, to Frank and Mary Ceteznik, who immigrated from and are of Slovenian decent. The family soon moved to Benson Hill, where they kept a few farm animals and maintained a large garden.

Mary went through the Renton school system and is a class of 1934 Renton High School graduate. Mary then married Mark Paterson in 1940 and they had two children. Mary worked for Clinton Betz at Betz Floral (now Cugini’s) in Renton, and in 1958 moved to Issaquah and purchased and operated the Issaquah Floral shop until 1969.

Mary and Mark then moved to Sequim and wintered in Arizona for several years. Strong roots and family then returned them to Renton, where they managed the Tyee Mobile Manor Park in Renton (now Newcastle) until Mark’s passing in 2001.

Mary also enjoyed her friends. Her greatest moment was being able to grow copious amounts of flowers, and live next door to her daughter Pat Dana and husband Buzz, and grandson Donny on Lake Washington, where she was able to live out the remaining eight years of her life.

Also surviving is her son Robert Paterson, of Newcastle.

Remembrances may be made to Evergreen Hospice, 12040 N.E. 128th St., Kirkland, WA 98034 or to a charity of your choice.

Arrangements are by Flintoft’s Funeral Home and Crematory.

Friends are invited to share memories and sign the family’s online guest book at www.flintofts.com.

James Delzon Simpkins

A celebration of Jim’s life was Jan. 16.

Jim was born Nov. 22, 1932, in Bronxville, N.Y. Jim grew up in New York and was an Eagle Scout. Jim served as a corpsman in the U.S. Navy. He graduated from Columbia University with a degree in pharmacy in 1956, and then worked for Burroughs Wellcome, where he covered the entire state of Montana.

On Feb. 22, 1957, Jim married Anna Marie Kaylor. In 1959, Jim’s family moved to Bellevue. In 1960, Jim became a freelance photographer and was later hired by United Press, where his first assignment was to cover the 1962 Seattle World’s Fair. In 1975, Jim became a pharmacist working at Newport Hills Drug, Lakeside Drug and Safeway until his retirement in 1996.

Jim is survived by his wife of 53 years, Ann; son Phillip; daughter Sandy; son Jim and his wife Susan; and two grandsons.

In lieu of flowers, make memorials to the Alzheimer’s Association, 206-363-5500.