Ancient Skiers

Connecting Snow Skiers 55 and over

Remembrances

Frank Neumann 1941-2024

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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 1925-2023

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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

Vivian Audett 1928-2022

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Our memories will live on forever. Vivian was born in Seattle on January 16th 1928 and passed away peacefully at her home on Lake Sammamish on December 1st 2022. She was a loving Mother of four, true friend to so many. Caring, loving, supportive, compassionate, selfless, family-oriented, with the most beautiful soul. Her home was always an open door to all and she made everyone … [Read more...] about Vivian Audett 1928-2022

Leighton Phelps Wood 1930-2023

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Leighton Phelps Wood, a distinguished newspaper publisher, intrepid world traveler, competitive ski racer, and a gregarious gentleman, passed away peacefully on June 2nd at Parkshore Senior Living Community in Seattle. A beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Leighton lived a fulfilling and remarkable life. He was 93. Leighton was born in Seattle on April 8, … [Read more...] about Leighton Phelps Wood 1930-2023