Deborah Kay Valiton was born on Nov. 15, 1953 in Seattle, and passed away unexpectedly due to heart failure on Sept. 13.
She lived in British Columbia and was here in Seattle visiting. She will be missed by many as she was a caregiver for both young and old. She is survived by her father, Art, sister, Bonnie, brother, John, nephews, Chris and Santosh, cousin, Sally, and family. Memorial services will be held at Magnolia Lutheran Church at a later date.
John Russel Smith lived 80 years of life to the fullest, touched so many hearts as was known by "Coach" or "Big Bear" to all who loved him.
John Russell Smith died this summer. He loved his sports, dancing (with the stars) dining and of course, his passion of "hitting the big one in the lottery."
Friends and family are asked to come together for a celebration of life at 6 to 9 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 20 at the Streamline Tavern at 121 W. Mercer St. Guests are welcome to bring a favorite dish of his and share with his friends some of his beloved pastimes .
Remember John Smith through his years of following Katherine Hepburn's philosophy of "If you obey all the rules, you miss all the fun."[[In-content Ad]]
