Remembrances

Jack Corrock was born in Seattle, the youngest of three children of Art and Ada Corrock.   As teenagers, Jack and his future wife, Lila Saari, skied for the first time on the West Seattle Golf Course with skis and poles purchased at the local hardware store for five dollars, the beginning of a lifelong love affair with skiing and the mountains. In 1944, Jack … [Read more...] about Jack (Corky) Corrock 1926-2023

Lila Corrock, long time Ketchum resident, died peacefully at St. Luke’s Wood River Medical Center on Tuesday, December 5​th​. Lila was born in Cordova, Alaska Territory on May 23, 1927 to Edward and Naima Saari. Both parents were Finnish and found their way to Alaska shortly after the First World War. In 1939, the family moved to Seattle where Ed found work at the Boeing … [Read more...] about Lila Corrock 1927-2017

Chuck Howe skied for the first time at Paradise on Mount Rainier as a teenager in the early 1940’s and followed his passion for the next 70 years. Chuck attended the College of Puget Sound (CPS) where he was member of the ski team. He helped CPS purchase and improve the Deep Creek Lodge (now Alta Crystal) for the school’s recreation program. Chuck and his classmates installed … [Read more...] about Charles Howe 1925-2022

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

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