All Obituaries

Anna G. Harris, 96, of Parkland, WA died on April 30, 2021.  She was born in McCormick, WA and lived in both Pe Ell and Parkland, WA.  Preceded in death by her husband Byron, parents, Leon and Victoria Gudyka, and siblings Sophie, Frank, Joseph, Lena, and Peter.  Survived by daughters Mary Ann Martinson (Dave), Susan Edenfield (Phil); grandchildren Kelly Hennessey, Jeff Martinson, and Molly Mangapit; as well as five great grandchildren; and niece Gretchen Pivoni. She was...

Brian Gerard Leon was born in Tucson, Arizona, the youngest of four boys, on November 22, 1958.  He had a very giving nature.  Learned from watching his father reach out to others in need, Brian often set his heart to helping others.  The type of person who would give you the shirt off his back if you asked for it, he was immensely kind.  Brian was a Master Carpenter and was employed by Toth Construction where he built custom homes as a Site Foreman.  He had a great...

The Rev. Richard A. Rodning served as a parish pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and its predecessor bodies for 41 ½ years prior to his retirement in 1988. He was born March 14, 1923 in Minnewaukan, N. Dak. His parents, Syver Rodning and Bergit Bjella, were immigrants from Hallingdal, Norway.  Richard grew up in the town of his birth during years of the Great Depression. He was like an “only child” among six siblings, who were in high school and...

Ona Lee Burnside, 90 of Roy, Washington, went to be with the Lord on February 26, 2021.  She was born May 9, 1930 in Tacoma, Washington to Charles and Clara James.  Ona grew up in Little Rock, Washington, and married her love Jack on February 29, 1947.  Together they made a beautiful life in Roy.  Ona loved camping, traveling, catching the rodeo with the neighbor boys, and going out dancing with her husband of 57 years.  In her later years she loved playing games and...

Lloyd Charles Emery was born June 28, 1948 in Chewelah, Washington to Glen and Rosalie Emery.  He lost his battle with cancer on April 4, 2021.  He graduated from Eatonville High School in 1966.  After high school, he went to work for the Washington State Department of Natural Resources and in 1992, retired after 26 years’ service.  He then started his own business installing septic systems and doing other excavation site work.  He retired a 2nd time in...

TODD ELI KNIPSCHIELD was born on August 8, 1982, in Redmond, WA. He died, at 38 years old, in Tacoma, WA, on April 4, 2021. He is survived by his wife Judy Enyeart; her three children, Josephine, Katelynn, and Gabriel Oleson; his parents, David and Debbie Knipschield of Auburn, WA; his sister and her husband, Aleshia and Bruce Montgomery of Luther, OK; and his in-laws, Doug and Cathy Enyeart of Silverdale, WA. Todd graduated from Auburn High School in 2001. He enjoyed academics and excelled...

Junett Alvina Carlton passed away on Saturday, March 20, 2021 from natural causes.  She was 102 years old.  Born to Charles and Serena Carlton of Tacoma, Washington on June 4, 1918, Junett was the youngest of six children.  Except for the last two years, Junett lived her entire life within a ten-mile radius of where she was born in their family home on McKinley Avenue.  She never married, instead dedicating her life to caring for her family.  Her older brother, Bert,...

Richard Lee Myking was born on June 18, 1934 in Seattle. He lived there with his parents, Louis and Jetta Myking until it was time to go to college. They attended Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church and Dick graduated from Ballard High School. He came to Pacific Lutheran College in 1952 and graduated in 1957. While at PLU he played in the band and was a member of the esteemed Choir of the West. Dick loved to sing and especially to travel with the choir. He later went on to earn a Master’s...

Junett Alvina Carlton passed away on Saturday, March 20, 2021 from natural causes.  She was 102 years old.  Born to Charles and Serena Carlton of Tacoma, Washington on June 4, 1918, Junett was the youngest of six children.  Except for the last two years, Junett lived her entire life within a ten-mile radius of where she was born in their family home on McKinley Avenue.  She never married, instead dedicating her life to caring for her family.  Her older brother, Bert,...

Andrew Craig Schoolmaster did not drive to win any races, he just drove his prized 1970 Oldsmobile as fast as she would go.  The thrill of her gliding across pavement, the wind cutting through the open window, and the laughter of everyone in the car was sometimes all the joy he needed.  Andy lived an amazing life full of love, hilarity, and the occasional need for speed.  It started in Colorado Springs, Colorado on April 6, 1965.  Charles and Joy Schoolmaster, along with...