Michael Eugene Dederer passed away March 7, 2021 at age 88 in Seattle. Mike (Mick to his nuclear family) was born at Swedish Hospital in Seattle on April 30, 1932 to Michael and Clare Dederer. Mike's dad, Michael, was president of the Seattle Fur Exchange, the international fur auction house, and an active figure in Seattle civic life for decades. Mike and his younger brother … [Read more...] about Michael E. Dederer 1932-2021
Remembrances
Charles E. Morgan 1927-2022
Charles E. Morgan, II (94) of Everett passed away peacefully on May 13th. Charlie was born in Seattle WA on September 13, 1927 to Ruth and Charles Morgan. Graduated in 1945 from Lincoln High School, served in the army and graduated in 1953 from University of Washington. Charlie was a local architect specializing in multi-family projects since 1954. Charlie enjoyed spending time … [Read more...] about Charles E. Morgan 1927-2022
David W. Gossard, Jr. 1930-2020
David William Gossard, Jr. was born in Seattle on February 17, 1930. He was raised in Enumclaw at the house on Gossard Street, built by his father Bill (David William Gossard, Sr.) and his mother Sarah. He told his children stories of the jobs he had as a young man; working at the Farman's Pickle plant in Enumclaw (which gave him a disdain for any pickle but Farman's Dill); … [Read more...] about David W. Gossard, Jr. 1930-2020
Ross William McLaughlin 1932-2021
May 28, 1932 - July 17, 2021Ross W. McLaughlin, loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend passed away surrounded by his caring family at his home in Lake Oswego, Ore., Saturday, July 17, 2021, after a brave battle with cancer. He was 89. Ross was born in Seattle, Wash., a treasured day for his dear parents, William Lewis McLaughlin and Olive Robinson McLaughlin. His … [Read more...] about Ross William McLaughlin 1932-2021
Chuck Welsh 1925-2022
Very sad news. One of our most distinguished alumni has passed. Chuck Welsh of PNWS mountaineering fame and an absolutely wonderful man passed on November 17, 2022. Chuck was a dear friend and mentor to many. He made the first ski descent of Mt. Rainier. He was 97 years old. … [Read more...] about Chuck Welsh 1925-2022