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2 R SUNDAY, MAY 12, 2019 | | Passages D7 Lauren Anne ABERNETHY Lauren Anne Abernethy passed away on April 20, 2019 at the age of 81. After graduating from Stanford University, she taught music in the San Francisco Bay area until she relocated to Seattle. She was a dedicated music educator in the Seattle Public Schools for 30 years, including some years as the music curriculum coordinator for the district. She spent a year in Hungary studying the teaching techniques of Zoltan Kodaly, and then was a founder of the Organization of American Kodaly Educators, serving a term as president. She is survived by her brother Craig (Tina), nie ce Annie, nephew Peter, and friends who miss her keen intelligence and her infectious laugh. Remembrances may be made to any Public School music program. James Alan AHRENS March 3, 1953 ~ May 6, 2019 Jim Ahrens of University Place, WA was born in Seattle to Lois Sparks and John Ahrens. He grew up in Ballard, the youngest of three children. After graduating from Ballard High School in 1971, he joined the US Army. Jim spent 3 years on active duty, transitioned to the Reserves, and retired as a Sergeant Major in 1999. He served his country proudly and well. He was a DOD employee, assigned mainly within JBLM’s Logistics Center. Retirement from the civilian job force was well deserved at the age of 59. It was then that he was able to dedicate more time to cycling - the sport he truly loved. He was well versed in bicycling as a racer, coach, referee, mentor, advocate, and supportive team member. When he wasn’t on his bike he enjoyed gardening, world travel, and dabbled in photography. Jim was a resilient man who survived a diagnosis and treatment of ongoing liver cancer for over 5 years. He was preceded in death by his older brother Michael. He is survived by his parents (Ballard, WA), sister Joann Hansen (Ballard, WA), wife of twenty years Donna Benjamin (University Place, WA), and sons Mike (Yorkton, Saskatchewan) and Colin (Portland, OR). Interment will be at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent on Monday 5/13 at 12:30. 01099069 Place a Death, Funeral or In Memoriam Notice Holiday deadlines vary; please contact us for specific information. Faxed notices are due one hour before times listed above. Publication Day Notices Due Monday Saturday by 1 p.m. Tues.– Sat. Day prior by 3 p.m. Sunday Saturday by 1 p.m. Honor the memory of your loved one Notices that include photos must be submitted by 10 a.m. the day before publication (for Sun. or Mon. publication, by 5 p.m. Fri.). DAILY RATES PER INCH Weekdays $137 for first inch $102 for each additional inch Sunday $164 for first inch $129 for each additional inch Notices will also run online for $40 and will include a guestbook. An In Memoriam notice that runs online on the first anniversary date of your loved one's passing is included with your paid obituary notice. Weekday black-and-white photos cost $153; Sunday photos cost $193.50 and may be full color. (based on color availability) Call: 206/464-2059 E-mail: funerals@seattletimes.com Fax: 206/515-5595 All e-mail or fax correspondence must include billing address and phone number. Larry ANDERSON Larry Anderson died May 09, 2019 at the age of Ninety-five still trying to figure out a few things. For instance, whenever he heard a Beethoven or Mozart symphony, he’d ask himself: How the heck did he write that? And whenever he’d see those young Olympics gymnasts perform, he’d ask himself: How the heck did they do that? Also, whenever his wife Sharon recalled precisely past dates or times, he’d ask: How the heck did she do that? However, one thing he was sure of: The overriding power of love. And he tried to live his life according to what Christ taught, first as a Lutheran and later as a Catholic. Larry was born in Seattle in 1923 and grew up in Wallingford, the son of Ernest and Beda, both immigrants from Sweden. He had an older brother, Mel, who was a well-known publicist and died in 1988. Larry enjoyed 35 years in a magical marriage with Sharon Pesch Haggerty that created a large combined family—ten children, sixteen grandchildren and three great grand children. Both had been widowed; Sharon brought six children and Larry four to their unique union. Larry had been married twice before. His first wife, Mary McCaffray, died in 1957. His second wife, Margaret Shaw, died in 1982. He and Mary had three children, Denise, Lily (Ken Paige), and Carl (Sally). He and Margaret had two children, Gordon, who died in a highway accident at 18, and Meg Haggerty (David). Sharon and her first husband, Dave Haggerty, who died in a boating accident in 1973, had six children: Maureen Blum (Tom), Mary Beth Shaw (Bill), Kevin (Molly), Colleen (Mark Robinson), Matthew (Marc Stiles), and David (Meg). Larry’s sixteen grandchildren, Nina Bingham (Christian), Jordan Paige, Jesse, Jake, Reed Haggerty (Amanda), Abi Haggerty, Matthew Haggerty, Andrew Haggerty, Katie Snyder (Zach), Liam Shaw, Mora Winstanley (Robert), Brendon Haggerty (Mel), Patrick Haggerty (Lacey), Lara Rose Haggerty, Luke Robinson, Tessa Haggerty and three great grandchildren Lily May Blum, Juniper Haggerty and Francis Haggerty, affectionately called him Farfar. Larry (also known as C.L., C. Lawrence, Carl L., and Carl Lars) began his more than 40- year career as a newspaper man when he joined the North Central Outlook, a weekly in Wallingford, as a “printer’s devil.” About a year after, he went to work for The Seattle Post-Intelligencer as a copy boy. He later became a sports writer at The Seattle Star and a police reporter at the P.-I. while working towards his journalism degree at the University of Washington. At the UW, he was editor of The Daily, active in campus affairs, and a member of Purple Shield, Oval Club, and Fir Tree. He graduated in 1947. During this period, he also spent a year in the Army. In the late 1940s, he joined the United Press and worked in Seattle, Spokane, and London. Having returned to Seattle in 1953, he joined The Seattle Times, where he worked until retiring in 1984. He was, among other things, a magazine editor and co-columnist, along with his wife Margy, of The Middle Years, a column dedicated to exploring the rewards and challenges of middle age. He belonged to the Pacific Northwest Newspaper Guild, the Society of Professional Journalists, and STARS (Seattle Times Alumni and Retirees Society). Larry moved to Bellevue in 1963, and in 1968 he and his second wife Margy were co-founding directors of Heads Up, a drop-in center devoted to working with troubled youth. The center grew into what is now Youth Eastside Services (YES). Sharon spent time as assistant director of Heads Up. During his and Sharon’s marriage, they were active in St. Louise Catholic Parish in Bellevue, traveled a lot and attended many grandchildren’s events. They also worked crossword puzzles, played Bridge and other card games, and were Husky football and Seattle Symphony Pops fans. Larry’s main diversions through the years were tennis, reading, writing, and listening to the radio. His favorite toy: words, which he liked to play with in his mind, on his tongue, and on paper. “Sorry I am not here to finish it” Larry’s final words on his obit. A service will be held on Thursday, May 16th, 2019 at Saint Louise Parish in Bellevue, WA at 11:00am, followed by a reception. Donations in memory of Larry may be made to the Gordon Shaw Anderson Scholarship Fund (Whitman College) or the Margaret Shaw Anderson Mortar Board Alumni/Tolo Foundation Scholarship fund (University of Washington). “Thanks for holding my hand to help me down the stairs at the theater,” Larry said to Sharon. “You’re welcome, but I thought you were helping me,” Sharon replied. That’s love. More Poppycock by Carl Lars December 2005 Alta June BARER 1945 ~ 2019 Alta J. Barer of Seattle passed away in her home surrounded by her loved ones on May 8, 2019 after a long, hard battle with lung cancer. She was a deeply committed philanthropist who applied her passion for the a r t s , e d u c a ti o n , wome n ’s issues and politics to affecting positive change for more than 30 years. Alta cared deeply and tirelessly for her family and friends as a loving wife, mother, grandmoth er, aunt, sister, daughter and friend. Born on June 18, 1945 in Tacoma, Wash. to Margery McCleary and Harris Lafayette Shirtz, Alta was one of five siblings. Shortly after her birth, her family moved to Salt Lake City, Utah, where she was raised and attended East High School and the University of Utah. Following university, Alta was a flight attendant for Northwest Airlines (now Delta) for over 20 years and primarily flew international routes. During the Vietnam War, she often flew military charter flights carrying young soldiers into battle and returning wounded soldiers back to the U.S. from combat. Alta traveled the globe and met and married Stanley H. Barer of Seattle, then chief of staff to the late U.S. Sen. Warren G. Magnuson of Washington. She joined Stan in Washington, D.C., where she was a principal aide to the late U.S. Sen. Ernest “Fritz” Hollings of South Carolina. In 1974, Alta and Stan returned to Seattle and he joined the law firm now known as Garvey Schubert Barer. In 1975, the couple established a productive and enduring presence in the People’s Republic of China. Stan’s law firm opened an office in Beijing and Alta served as his chief aide there in a variety of legal and social efforts. These included his work as co-founder and chair of the bilateral U.S.- China Clean Energy Forum and continued until recent health issues curtailed her travel. Steadfast in her commitment to inclusive public policy and advancing important political and social issues, Alta was well- known for hosting fundraising events in the Barer family home. She and Stan hosted Hillary Clinton as First Lady and then again as a candidate for the U.S. presidency. Alta held several events for former U.S. Sen., Secretary of State and presidential candidate John Kerry and his wife Teresa Heinz Kerry. Alta’s energy and enthusiasm for politics was matched by her commitment to, and nuanced understanding of, the important issues of our time. As a trustee for the Center for Women in Democracy, Alta accompanied U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell of Washington to Cuba, where she had the opportunity to meet with the late President Fidel Castro. Alta was a majority member of Emily’s List and travelled numerous times to South Africa and to China with Stellar International Networks, in addition to many such trips with her husband. Her natural curiosity and love of learning took her to Tibet, Argentina and throughout multiple European countries. Alta was an avid skier and a very skilled fly fisherwoman who caught a 65-lb. king salmon in Alaska and a gigantic golden dorado in the Amazon basin. In 2010, Alta and Stan co- founded the Barer Institute for Law & Global Human Services at the UW School of Law. The Barer Institute in the UW School of Law focuses on the multidisciplinary role of law in promoting improved outcomes in health, education, economic development and the rule of law in developing countries and countries in political transition. The goal of the Institute is to identify and mentor emerging lawyer-leaders who will be at the vanguard of developing and implementing innovative solutions to pressing global challenges. The Barer Institute selects annually three to four mid-career leaders from lower to middle income countries to enroll in the Sustainable International Development LL.M. Program and serve as change makers in their home countries upon graduation. The students have represented many countries throughout Africa and South America, as well as Mongolia, China and Cuba. Alta contributed her time and expertise to multiple not-for- profit organizations. She served as a director on the Seattle Repertory Theatre Board for nine years and continued on its Foundation board; and on Hope Heart Institute Board for seven years. She was active with the Seattle Art Museum Supporters from 2000 to 2010. Alta was a member of Achievement Rewards for College Scientists (ARCS) since 2001. ARCS® Foundation is a nationally recognized nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization started and run entirely by women who boost American leadership and aid advancement in science and technology. Alta is survived by her husband Stanley H. Barer, her son Aaron J. Barer, Sr., her step-daughter Leigh K. Barer and her husband Jonathan W. Fitzgerald; her grandsons Aaron Jr., Julian and Roman Barer and Ethan Hunt; her sister Barbara Drabner and her husband Richard, as well as Alta’s brother Daniel Shirtz and her large extended family. The family is having a private funeral and will host a memorial service for Alta’s many friends and family in Seattle in the near future. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Audrey P. BECKETT In Memoriam 1950 ~ 2014 Audrey “Auds” Beckett passed on from this world in the comfort of her home in Fort Mohave, AZ on 10 / 2 0 / 2 014. She had an unexpected and untreatable health issue and was surrounded by family and friends at the time of her passing. Audrey Beckett was born on May 12, 1950 in Vancouver, BC, Canada, to George and Jane B. Beckett. She grew up and lived in the Seattle area and graduated from Mt. Rainier High School. She lived in the Seattle area, the Tri-Cities, Marysville, Jackson Hole, WY and last lived in Fort Mohave, AZ. Audrey enjoyed traveling to Mexico many times. She worked in the restaurant industry for many years and was also an apartment manager. Her hobbies included sewing, cooking, riding behind Bob on his Harley, attending many B B King concerts, gathering many, many friends and staying in touch throughout her life. Survived by her sister, Nancy Beckett and husband John Hauser, nephew, Brandon Hauser (all of Seattle), cousins in Canada and by her very best friends LaRue LaValley and Cathy Diehl of Washington and Wendy Moran of Arizonia. Predeceased by George and Jane B. Beckett and fiance, Robert Torrao. Audrey happily lived her life to the fullest in her own way and left it on her terms. She was cremated and no service was held at her request. Her ashes were scattered on the beach at Ocean Shores, WA (one of her favorite places) by family and friends. Please sign Audrey’s online Guestbook at www.Legacy.com . H. LeRoy BEVAN H. LeRoy Bevan (84) joined his wife Louise Bevan in Heaven on April 13, 2019. They were separated for over a year and while he made the most of the time he had left, he was looking forward to seeing her again. He is survived by his daughter and her husband, his son and his beloved grandchildren, along with many friends and other family who he loved and who loved him. Life is complicated and LeRoy spent many years trying to solve unsolvable problems. In his last year of life, he made it his mission to learn how to be happy and appreciate his life. He made sure that those who cared for him and about him felt appreciated and loved. There are others who he didn’t have contact with that he loved from afar and focused on the good times. In the end, it doesn’t really doesn’t matter where he was born or where he lived during his life. His legacy is that he believed that there was not much a big hug could not fix. Those of us who are left to live on will miss his big hugs but our memories and his kindness will live on in our hearts. Jacqueline M. BRESKOVICH Our lovely Jackie passed into the arms of our Lord on the morning of May 6, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Jacqueline was born on July 30, 1925 in Shanghai, China to William and Lucy Reeves. Her childhood with her younger brother, Peter was idyllic, attending the Cathedral School and the St. Giles British School. Summers were spent exploring China and parts of Europe. In 1938 she left for London to attend St. Mary’s Ascot Boarding School. During the Blitz in London, she was evacuated to Canada. At 15 years of age, she embarked on the M/V Warwick Castle with her younger brother and grandmother, braving the North Atlantic and landing in Canada in January, 1941. She was taken in by the sisters at the Convent of the Sacred Heart, Po in t Gr ey, Va n c o u ve r. There, she got word that her parents were imprisoned at Lungwha internment camp, and for four years did not know whether they were alive or dead. The generosity of the nuns kept her going which solidified her Catholic faith, with the Lord as her constant companion. She was reunited with her parents in late 1945. She worked for the British Consulate in both Vancouver and Seattle, where she met her husband, Robert Breskovich. They married in 1955 at St. James Cathedral. Capitol Hill and St. James became her home as they raised their 3 children. Her eldest son was born with Downs Syndrome which became a catalyst for her passionate advocacy for the developmentally disabled. Jackie was a vivacious reader, gardener, regular attendee of the Symphony and Opera. She was dedicated to the loves of her life: her husband, children and grandchildren. Never could there be a more adoring and attentive Gran-Gran. Strong and faith-filled, she embraced life full on with British grit. Jackie was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and brother and is survived by her children, John Breskovich, Mary Lee (Michael) and Robert Breskovich (Barbara); grandchildren, Katherine Rosati (Richard), and Jacqueline, Mary Pat and Maggie Lee. The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the staff of Horizon House Memory Care Unit and her faithful friend Samir Nassar. Funeral Mass will be held Monday, May 13th at 10:00am at St. James Cathedral 804 9th Ave Seattle, 98104 Interment, Holyrood Cemetery Remembrances in Jacqueline’s name may be made to St. James Cathedral Hoffner Fisher & Harvey Guestbook at harveyfuneral.com Gail W. BURK The memorial service for Gail W. Burk, (previously known as Gail C. Kramer, Williams, Gloyd) will be held at the University Congregational Church at1:00pm,Sat.,May 18th. Keith CAMPBELL ”Oh MAAAAAN!” “Close enough.” “20 minutes max.” A legend in Seattle advertising for his talent, energy, loyalty, generous spirit and great heart, Keith Campbell went back to the drawing board on Easter Sunday after 78 colorful years. The cam lived as he drew: in big, bold, beautiful strokes, and worked so quickly that he talked in comic abbrevs (didn’t have time to say “-iations.”) Keith was born with his twin sister Bonnie on July 11, 1940 in Tacoma. An outstanding Stadium High ‘58 grad, he won art scholarships to Central Washington U and the Academy of Art - San Francisco. Recruited by “C&Dub” (Cole&Weber) in ‘65 he worked with “the DIx and the Newse” - Hal Dixon and Hal Newsom - on Campaigns of the Year for Alaska Airlines and the Puyallup Fair. Commuting from “Gig” (the harbor) for decades by Mustang, El Camino, and ferry, he then partnered with John Brown and “The D” (Dennis Strickland) at John Brown & Partners in the 80s, winning Seattle Art Directors’ Best of Show multiple times. In the 90s he freelanced CLIO Gold Lion at Cannes. Retiring to paint in 2005, Keith and his wife Chol golfed, traveled, and opened their cool waterfront home to their extended clan. Keith met Charlene “Chol” Huhn in 5th grade, they married in ‘64, and “KeithnChol” remains one word to this day. He’s also survived by his sister Bonnie, plus five nieces and nephews and their kids - for whom the pool is always open. Keith will be buried May 19 in a private ceremony. A Celebration of Life is set for the Tacoma Yacht Club, June 23, 2pm, with a big showing of his art. “Perrrrrfect.” In lieu of flowers, please consider donating, as Keith did, to Make a Wish, or the Boys and Girls Clubs. James Michael CARAHER January 19, 1946 ~ April 20, 2019 James M. Caraher, 73, passed away on Saturday April 20, 2019 following a brief illness with cancer. He was a loving, caring and humorous father, brother, and friend. He graduated from Vashon High School in 1964 where he played football, then attended Gonzaga University and Gonzaga Law School, graduating with a law degree in 1971. He was a deputy prosecutor under Chris Bailey in the King County Prosecutor’s office before transferring to the Pierce County Prosecutor’s office in Tacoma. In 1975, he began his private law practice in Tacoma, retiring in 2015. He was a member of the Washington State Bar Association. Jim was a talented handyman and was known to most of his friends as a Jaguar car restoration enthusiast. He won a 1st place national award with his restoration of a 1948 alloy body Jaguar XK 120. He enjoyed teaching restoration to his son, Matt, who in turn loved learning by his dad’s side. Always involved with unique projects, Jim and his cousin Mike Malone of Seattle started the annual Quartermaster Harbor 4th of July Fireworks for the community of Vashon Island. Professional pyrotechnicians were hired, fireworks selected, and a barge hired to be brought to Inner Quartermaster Harbor for the staging. Finding the barge was Jim’s job, and every year he stressed until the barge finally appeared, rounding Jensen Point – too often “at the last minute”-- but Jim never missed the deadline! His love of travel took him to Mexico where he indulged his fascination with the Mayan culture, and extensive in-depth reading, opened the door to the jungles and civilizations of Mexico, Honduras and Guatemala. Jim is survived by his son J. Matthew Caraher (wife Kristen), sisters Suzan Hartley and Judi Williams of Tacoma, Kathy Caraher of California, many nieces, nephews, and cousins, and by his formerwife of 20 years Linda Caraher Clark. He is preceded in death by daughter Anne; brother Thomas Christian Caraher; his parents James Edward “Mike” and Patricia Malone Caraher; his grandparents Raphael James “Papa Jim” and Ada Mattson Malone; and nephew TC Rockwell of Colorado. The Mattsons were among Maury Island’s early homesteaders, where the family summer home still stands. Jim will be remembered for his humor and incredible stories on just about any subject one could imagine. His inquisitive intellect and amazing recall of detail was legendary. Godspeed. We will miss you, “Jimbo.” Friends and family will gather at the Malone Homestead on Vashon / Maury Island the afternoon of Saturday, May 18th for a Celebration of Jim’s Life. Sign Jim’s online guest book at www.Legacy.com Charles E. CESMAT Age 88, of Seattle. Born 4/10/1931 in Bakersfield, CA went home to his Lord 5/2/2019. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife Dorothea, 7 children, 17 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Visit www.emmickfunerals.com to see the full obituary page, share memories and guestbook. Jerry Alexander COSTACOS Highlighted by 61 years of marriage to his beloved wife Eva, Jerry lived a full life of 92 years (“92-and-a-half” if you asked him), passing on May 8, 2019. He was born in Longview, WA on August 28, 1926, the son of Greek immigrant parents Constantine and Marianthe Costacos. At age 4, the family moved back to Greece for six years, returning to live in Seattle in 1937. Coming back to the U.S. as an undersized 10-year old who spoke no English shaped his life as he learned to overcome obstacles with smart thinking, determination, and hard work. While growing up he enjoyed cars, sports, Sea Scouts, and Boy Scouts. He achieved the second highest Boy Scout rank of Life, but not the top rank of Eagle. He considered this a failure and never forgot how it felt, using it throughout his life as a reminder to always set goals high and follow through on them. He graduated from West Seattle High School in 1944 and immediately enlisted in the U.S. Navy at age 17, serving on the Battleship U.S.S. California in the South Pacific during WWII. His service in the Navy had a profound influence on him and he remained friends with many of his shipmates for life. After the war he enrolled at the University of Washington on the GI Bill and earned his degree in Business Administration. Following a sales job in the food industry, Jerry turned his love of cars into a lifelong career, starting a rental-car and parking business at a garage in downtown Seattle that still runs to this day. What everyone simply calls “the garage” on the NW corner of 4th & Columbia has been his daytime home for 65 years and he was proud to still be driving himself to work until his passing. He loved being there, working and socializing with his employees and customers, both old and new. All who worked there were like family to him, some still there who have worked with him since the 1970’s. Jerry loved hearing and telling stories. He believed everyone’s story mattered and was eager to hear any story someone would tell him about any aspect of his or her life. And he remembered all of them. Friends would often say that Jerry knew more about their family history than they did. He loved Hood Canal, Sun Valley, Husky Football Games, salmon fishing vacations, road trips, and going to the theater, opera, symphony, and ballet with Eva. He lived a full and happy life, his happiness coming from his optimism and always finding a way to see the good in anyone and any situation. He believed in God, education, hard work, and family. He was a member of the Greek Orthodox Church of the Assumption on Capitol Hill and sat in the same pew with Eva every Sunday. He encouraged people to get themselves educated, and was later thanked by many who listened to him. He loved helping others in any way they needed and found joy in seeing people achieve their goals and dreams. And he loved his extended family, no matter how distant the relation, keeping in touch regularly with relatives all over the world. But his greatest love was his own family, his wife Eva, sons Constantine (Terry) and John, daughter Marianne, and grandchildren Alexi and Christiana. All who knew him will miss his optimism, smile, laughter, stories, jokes, and especially his warmth and love of life. His family would like to warmly thank all the doctors, nurses, and all other health care workers who took such great care of Jerry. He loved and appreciated all of you! Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to: The Greek Orthodox Church of the Assumption 1804 13th Ave. Seattle, WA 98122 OR to support acute myeloid leukemia (AML) research at UW Foundation at http://engage. fredhutch.org/goto/Costacos Schedule of services: Tuesday May 14, Greek Orthodox Church of the Assumption 1804 Thirteenth Ave Seattle WA 98122 6:30pm Viewing 7:30pm Trisagion Service 8:00pm Refreshments Wednesday May 15 Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church 2100 Boyer Ave E. Seattle WA 98112 10:30am Funeral 12:00pm Mercy Meal 2:00pm Procession to Lakeview Cemetery for Burial