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Obituaries

Saturday, May 12, 2012

Kelsey Lippincott Remembered by Friends and Family

About 200 people attend memorial service at Shoreline Community College

Nearly 200 friends and family members of Kelsey Rose Lippincott, remembered the teen as a leader with attitude, who lifted people up when they were feeling down.  Dozens of people shared their memories of the 17-year-old in a memorial service, Saturday morning at Shoreline Community College's theater. A slideshow montage of photos played to music at the end of the service. Lippincott died April 28 after falling onto the southbound lanes of I-5 from the express lane sign on the 145th St. overpass in Shoreline. The State Patrol is still investigating the incident. Lippincott attended several schools before landing at Einstein Middle School in Shoreline in 2007. "She really established herself and found her place here," her stepmom Jamie …

Anne

12:25 am on Monday, May 14, 2012

' "When I was around her, I had no reason to be sad and frown," said one young woman.' That one sentence says so much about how it sounds like she lived & will be remembered.   more ›

Friday, August 19, 2011

UPDATE: Justin Burris, 26, Died in Friday Motorcycle Crash in North City After Police Pursuit

Burris struggled with addiction and the law, but "smiled all the time," and was a father to three young children.

Friends of Justin Burris Sr. have identified him as the man who died when the motorcycle he was riding crashed in North City on Friday, Aug. 12. Burris, 26, grew up in Bothell and attended Bothell High School. He had three children: Faith, 4, Chelsea, 2, and Justin Jr., who will turn 1 soon. His memorial service is scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23 at Woodin Valley Baptist Church, 5400 228th St. S.E. in Woodinville, 98021, according to a note left by his mother Bonnie Lee Burris, at the accident scene. A candlelight vigil was held for him Sunday, Agu. 14 at the intersection of 175th Street and 15th Avemue Northeast where he died. Candles, two crosses and notes from family, friends and even strangers were written on one of the crosses, …

chris Petetsen

1:08 pm on Monday, August 29, 2011

RIP Justin you will be missed. You are loved beyond words that can describe.your bright smile will never be forgotten.   more ›

Thursday, July 28, 2011

Mariners' "Peanut Man" Had Shoreline Connection

Rick Kaminski was a King's and Shoreline Community College student.

After hurling peanuts with outstanding accuracy since the Mariners' inception in 1977, beloved Seattle sports fixture Rick Kaminski has died at the age of 67 after a brain aneurysm. Affectionately referred to as "The Peanut Man," Kaminski was known for not only his amazing tossing abilities, but for his sense of humor as well. "His speed and accuracy with a bag of peanuts was matched by his quick wit and smile. He always seemed happy to see you, even if he was meeting you for the first time," said Mariners President Chuck Armstrong in a statement. "Rick loved what he did and the fans loved him for it." Born in Seattle, Kaminski attended King's Garden (now King's School) in Shoreline, and was a right-handed pitcher on the baseball team, …

Janet Way

8:48 pm on Friday, July 29, 2011

So tragic and eerie that they were all from Shoreline, and now all gone. But, we should proud to have had such great representatives for us a the Mariners. Rest in Peace, Rick, Ed and Bill.   more ›

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