Remembrances

Fred Stray was the kind of man who led from behind, empowering others to shine. Born in Seattle and raised on a farm in Redmond, Fred always carried with him a zest for life, a love for apple orchards, and a down-to-earth spirit marked by honesty, humility, and care. He graduated from Lake Washington High School in 1954. After high school, Fred served two years in the … [Read more...] about Fred Stray 1936 – 2025

Patrick William Flood passed away at his home in Yakima, Washington on August 28, 2025. Patrick was born in Seattle May 5, 1964, to Marilyn Allen and Leo Timothy Flood. The Floods moved in 1968 to Chelan, Washington. Patrick’s family’s foremost passion was and still is skiing. His parents ran the Mt Si Ski School for many years, which enabled the Flood children to learn to … [Read more...] about Patrick William Flood 1964-2025

Frank Neumann passed away on the 7th of November 2024 at the age of 83 after a very short and unexpected admission to St. Peter Hospital in Olympia, WA.  Frank was born on June 5, 1941 in East Germany. When he was14, Frank and  his mother escaped to West Germany to join his father and two sisters, Frank on  his bike and his mother by train. He completed his … [Read more...] about Frank Neumann 1941-2024

Kristian Berg was born on March 29, 1925, to Peder Ludvig and Anette Ellingsdtr Berg in Rissa, Norway.  The firstborn, he was followed by three brothers, Erling, Jarle, and Asbjørn, and his cousin Kaare, born five months earlier, was like a brother to all four.  He grew up on the family farm with his brothers, parents, and grandparents and was surrounded by many aunts and … [Read more...] about Kristian Berg 1925-2023