Bob O'Connor

 

Robert "Bob" L. O'Connor Surrounded by his beloved family, Bob departed our warm embraces on May 4th, 2011 at the age of 64.

Survived by his "bride" and "soul mate," Linda, of 31 years. They enjoyed boating around the Puget Sound with their three children who will miss him terribly: Carmen (Nathaniel), Robert (Jamie), and John (Holly), and 7 grandchildren, Jordan, Katie, Quinn, Jaylee, Alissa, Collin and Jakoda. Also survived by his sister Sandra (Tom) and brother Michael, sister in-law Sandy, brother in-law Tom (Heidi), several nieces and nephews, dear loving friends, and his "Precious" puppy that brought him a lot of laughter in his final days.

Bob invested over 25 years training the independent automotive industry and had an undying passion for helping owners manage their businesses, always with their best interests at heart. He worked tireless hours alongside of Linda and touched many, many people with his hearty laugh and his knack for telling it like it is. He spent his final days at home looking out onto the lake that he loved so much with his partner, first mate, and the love of his life every moment giving him the best care that love can give. A warm thank you to Multi-Care Home Hospice, his nurse Cathy, and Chaplain Jana.

 

Bob’s “Celebration of Life” -  Sunday June 5, 2011 – from 1:00-4:00pm

Where:  Tacoma Yacht Club

               5401 North Waterfront Drive

               Tacoma, WA  98407

              

 

Donna Washut

Donna Washut passed away on October 8, 2009.  Born in Buffalo, Wyoming on June 20, 1939, the only child of Joe and Irene Washut, Donna spent her early years in Wyoming and moved to Tacoma when she was 12.  Donna attended Jason Lee Jr. High and graduated from Stadium High School in 1957, then went on to attend Central Washington University.

Donna is survived by her 4 children, Steve Olson of Graham, Jeff Olson of Spanaway, Todd Olson (Dee Dee) of Puyallup, and Laura Thompson (Page) of Roy, 12 grandchildren, Keith, Bobby, Ashley, Brooke, Nathan, Lindsey, Katie, Kaylee, Amber, Cody, Christopher and Lisa, and 2 great-grandchildren, Emily and Justin.  Donna also leaves behind former husband Leon Martinsen, with who she reunited 4 years ago; she very much enjoyed her time with him.

Donna’s involvement in the automotive industry began many years before her employment with ASA-WA.  Donna and her husband (Leon Martinsen) were in the automotive dismantling business and both very active members of our association back in the 70’s, which at that time was called IGO, The Independent Garage Owners of Washington.  In 1973 our association was renamed ASC, the Automotive Service Councils of Washington and in 1986 became ASA, the Automotive Service Association of Washington, as we know it today.  Donna was very active in all three of our industry associations. “In 1992 Donna joined Pete & Cherie Hunt and became the third employee of ASA-WA.  Donna’s dedication and support contributed greatly to the success of ASA-WA.  Donna has watched our association grow since the 1970’s and has been very influential in its growth and success.  She has given her support and expertise to ASA-WA retreats, trade shows, seminars, unit meeting and many other association events.  In addition to her ASA-WA duties, she volunteered untold hours of her time in support of our industry and association,” quoted by Pete Hunt.

In 1985 a group of women formed the ASA-WA Ascettes, and Donna was very instrumental in the formation of this active group.  Donna was voted to serve as the 1987-88 State President of the Ascettes.  Since the formation of this group Donna worked hard to encourage more participation from the women of our association.  Over the years the Ascettes have raised over $60,000 and have supplied the state office with many needed items.  10% of all the money raised by this group goes into a scholarship program to encourage industry involvement. Donna also has been very instrumental in the success of the Pierce County I-CAR program and in 2006 was presented with the Western Region I-CAR Founder’s Award.

Donna retired from ASA-WA on January 31, 2008, but did not stay retired for very long.  Donna became the editor of our monthly publication, the Dateline, in April of 2008.

“Donna meant a lot to this association and her influence on the association will go on for many years to come, she will be missed but not forgotten, and our thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends” quoted Jeff Lovell, President/Executive Director, ASA-WA.

Donna West

Donna West

She was a major supporter of the collision repair industry and its associated activities over her 37-year career as co-owner, with her husband Mike West, of Southtowne Auto Rebuild in Tukwila,Wa.

Donna was the only female president of the Autobody Craftsman Association of Washington State in 1994-95.  She worked to bring together repairers, insurers and vendors to improve and upgrade our industry.

Donna was an ASE Certified Collision Repair Damage Estimator and had worked in the ASE B-6 Test Workshop to update the ASE Estimator’s Test. She recently became an AAM (Accredited Automotive Manager) and was proud of this designation authorized and originated by the Automotive Service Association’s (ASA) Automotive Management Institute (AMI).

In 2007 she was recognized as a Most Influential Woman in the Collision Repair Industry by Akzo Nobel at Las Vegas during the 2007 NACE Convention.

She was born in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho on January 21, 1946 and is survived by her husband Mike and three loving Irish daughters, Kelly, Colleen and Molly.  Her Mother Mrs. Ruth Sundler survives her also.

Ed Anwar

Ed Anwar, 48, and ASA-WA member since 1998 and a 28 year resident of Olympia, died March 25, 2010. He was born March 11, 1962. He is survived by his wife Mary and a son and daughter. He was a Master Auto Mechanic and owner of Checkered Flag Automotive, Lacey.

A Celebration of Ed's life will begin at 4:00p.m. Thursday, April 1, 2010 at the South Sound Manner, 455 North Street SE, in Tumwater. Those who wish may attend the viewing before the service beginning at 2:00p.m.
Arrangements with Funeral Alternatives of Washington (360) 753-1065.

Elaine Mills

For many years Elaine coordinated the Whatcom Christmas Parties and the picnic’s, held at the Deming Log Show.  Elaine held every office on the Whatcom unit board and was the Ascettes president for 3 terms. 

Elaine was the first and only woman to hold the office of President for the Automotive Service Association of Washington.   Our thoughts and prayers go out to Elaine’s family, stated Jeff Lovell, President/Executive Director for ASA-WA. 

 

Elaine was involved with youth hockey. She was part of a quilting group at Linda's Quilting in Ferndale. Her favorite times were those spent with her friends and family, and she loved getting together for family dinners, even after her kids were grown. Elaine is survived by her husband, Joe; sons, Joel (Bridgett) and David (Gina); mother, Lorena Federowski; sister, Jenny Gaines; and her grandchildren, Kelsi, Alyssa and Jacob Mills. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, P.O. Box 19024, Seattle, WA 98109-1024.

Holly Lea Gaynor

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HOLLY LEA GAYNOR
July 19, 1952 ~ April 23, 2011
"Loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend."

Holly Lea Gaynor, 58, of Battle Ground, WA, passed away on April 23, 2011. She was born in Boise, ID to John and Dorothy Amyx on July 19, 1952.
Holly and Tom are the owners of Gaynor's Automotive.
She enjoyed her pets, cooking, and drag racing with her family and friends.
Thanks to Dr. Deodhar, The Salmon Creek Dialysis Center, and the Legacy Kidney Transplant Services.

Holly is survived by her husband, Tom Gaynor; sons, Tommy and John Gaynor; daughter-in-law, Shannon Gaynor; grandchildren, Lauren and Ty; mother, Dorothy Chandler, Ken Chandler; sisters, Angie Allen and Katie Farden; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins.  She was preceded in death by her father, John Amyx.

Larry Goodwin

 

Lawrence Raymond Goodwin

of Suquamish Oct. 20, 1949 to April 15, 2011 – Veteran

 

Lawrence Raymond Goodwin, 61, died on April 15, 2011 in Suquamish WA. He was born on October 20, 1949 in Renton, WA to Raymond and Audrey (Oberg) Goodwin.

 

He graduated from Shorecrest High School in 1968 and went on to serve his country in Naval Air from 1970-74 as an airplane mechanic stationed at Whidbey Island. He also served as a mechanic in the Coast Guard Reserve from 1974-1976.

 

Larry was the owner of Suquamish Auto Repair and was a member of Poulsbo North Kitsap Rotary, ASA (Automotive Service Association), and SAC (Suquamish Advisory Committee). He enjoyed boating, gardening, golf and all things sports, condo camping, traveling, washing cars, 1960's rock & roll music, tinkering and reading.

 

He is survived by his wife: Debbie Goodwin of Suquamish, son: Kyle Goodwin of Seattle, parents: Raymond Goodwin of Seattle, Jack and Audrey Foster of Seattle, brothers: Jack (Karleen) Goodwin of Mill Creek, Jay (Birgit) Goodwin of Lynnwood, Ray Jr. Goodwin of Redmond, Ron (Laurie) Foster of Camarillo, CA, 8 nieces and nephews: Andrea, Alexis, Jesse, Sonya, Jeremiah, Jennifer, Ashley, Desir'ee, and 6 great-nieces and nephews: Michael, Matthew, Kelsey, Leah, Chase, and Austin.

Ken Fife

 

The family wishes to thank the many people God has brought into Ken's life, who have helped him in loving service.

 

Ken is survived by his wife, Jeannie of Wenatchee; four children and their spouses, Alan and Althea Fife of Yakima, Tim and Laurie Fife of Pasco, Vicki and Don Seabrook of East Wenatchee and Chris and Kathy Fife of East Wenatchee; two brothers and one sister, Jerry and Andrea Fife of Des Moines, WA, Shirley Bradford of East Wenatchee and Jim and Laurel Fife of Wenatchee. He has 14 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father; and mother, who remarried in later life to Wayne Rosekrans, adding stepsisters, Jan Laine of Long Beach, CA, Reita and Paul Wood of Seattle and Sara and Jim Christensen of Coeur d'Alene, to the family.

 

Kurt Thierbach

Kurt K. Thierbach 5/16/56 ~ 11/15/10

After fighting cancer for 2 years Kurt lost his battle on Nov. 15th with family by his side. We cheered his fight but are now left to grieve his loss. We will always remember his warm smile, his helping hand and his long chats on sports and fishing.

Kurt was the owner of Parkland Collision Center, where he took great pride in his work.

He leaves behind his sons Sean and Dylan, his parents Karl and Annie, brother Karl (Dorothea), nephew Michael (Debi), Carmella, numerous in-laws and relatives in Norway and Germany. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. A special thank you to the great staff and volunteers at Franciscan Hospice House for their compassionate and wonderful care. A memorial service will be held Dec. 4th at 12 o’clock in the Celebration of Life Center at Mountain View, with a reception to follow.

Mark Hegge

Mark Hegge Age 52, was an ASA-WA member sine 2006 and owned Hegge Chevron of West Seattle, passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, March 18, 2010. A celebration of his life will be held on Tuesday, March 23 at 11:00 AM at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, 7000 35th Ave SW, in West Seattle. A Visitation will be held on Monday, from 1:00 - 8:00 PM, at the Howden-Kennedy Funeral Home in West Seattle.

Rick Larson

Richard Merrill Larson Jr. passed away in the comfort of his home in Enumclaw, WA on December 10, 2010.  Rick joined ASA-WA in 2006, and was an active participant.  Rick and Ann joined us for the Leavenworth Retreat last year! 

Richard Merrill Larson Jr., known as “Rick” to all, was born on August 2, 1953, in Minot, North Dakota the son of Richard M. and Constance Larson, Sr. He attended schools in Minot and graduated from Minot High School in 1972. He also attended Minot State University. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1972.

After the service he met and married Ann (Phillips) Larson on February 21, 1986, and they lived together in Minot, ND, before relocating to Renton, WA in 1987.

Through out his lifetime Rick has owned and operated numerous repair shops, the latest being a partner in Superior Automotive Service in Enumclaw, WA. Rick truly enjoyed life, family and friends.

Rick is survived by his wife Ann; two daughters Rebecca of Tacoma and Kristen of Auburn; a son Richard Merrill, III of Enumclaw; sisters Sandra (Terry) Carns, Watford City, ND, Sheryl Jordan of Fargo, ND, Tammy (Ron) Joubert, Minot, ND, and Wendy Arndt, Fargo, ND; many nieces and nephews; and his extended family Mike, Deana and Matt of Graham, WA.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, parents, and brother, Terry.

Lynn Olson

 

LYNN OLSON

 

Lynn Diane Olson Age 53, passed away on Wednesday February 15th after a long battle with cancer. She was a 1977 graduate of Peninsula High School and 1982 graduate at the University of Washington. Lynn was the daughter of the late Dawn Olson and is survived by her mother Mary Ann, her sisters Dawn Ellis and Jill Deyoung (Rob), her brother Dan (Doreue), 4 nieces, 2 nephews, and her loving partner Aki Wright. A celebration of her life will be on February 29th, 2012 at 2pm at the Haven of Rest in Gig Harbor.

Mary Lewis

 

 

Mary Leona Lewis, 60, of Snohomish passed away March 16, 2012 as a result of a hard fought cancer battle.  Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends at her home in Snohomish, WA.

She was born May 10, 1951, in Colorado to Leo Butt and Mary Jo Forbus.  She graduated from Snohomish High School in 1969 and married Howard Lewis later that year on October 25^th.  Mary was an active member of the Snohomish Faith Assembly Church, a Billy Graham Chaplin, and a Hospice volunteer.  She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends at the family cabin.  Amongst her greatest joy was being a grandma to her three grandkids.

 

Mary is survived by her husband, Howard Lewis; mother, Mary Jo Forbus; brother, Allen Forbus; daughter, Heather Lewis; son and spouse, Kevin and Amy Lewis; and 3 grandchildren, Isaac, Gwyneth and Connor Lewis.  She was preceded in death by her father, Leo Butt and sister, Cheryl Butt.

A memorial service will be held on Friday March 23, 2012 at 11:00 am at the Snohomish Faith Assembly Church at 1220 22^nd Street, Snohomish, WA 98290.

 

In lieu of flowers the family asks that you consider donations to Providence Hospice Home Care,

2731 Wetmore, Suite 500, Everett, WA  98021 or online

http://www2.providence.org/northwest-washington/hospice-homecare-snohomish-county/Pages/default.aspx

 

Guest Book for Mary Leona Lewis – The HeraldNet

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/heraldnet/obituary.aspx?n=mary-leona-lewis&pid=156596719&fhid=10690

The Snohomish Times:

http://www.snohomishtimes.com/

Terry Holstrom

Terrance Alan Holmstrom, age 62, of Olympia, passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2011 surrounded by his loving family. Terry was born on September 29, 1948 in Olympia,WA to Julia Anntoinette Kaszycki and Gunar Ivan Holmstrom.
Terry is preceded in death by his father, Gunar Ivan Holmstrom, in 1957. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Stephanie, his four wonderful children Tod (Jamie) Holmstrom of Satsop, WA; Melissa (Jayson) Olson, of Ferndale, WA; Chandra Holmstrom of Olympia and Robert (Allison) Holmstrom of Olympia. He is also survived by his beautiful mother, Julia Holmstrom and sisters Carol (Bill) Emmons and Pamela (Dave) Kosonen all of Olympia. Terry has seven amazing grandchildren: Andrew (16); Julia (13); Gage (12); Nathan (10); Dayton (8); Jack (5); and Madison (4).

Terry graduated from Tumwater High School in 1966 and attended Clover Park Technical College. Terry began his business career at Firestone where he worked as credit manager. He then followed his dream and began his own business, Terry's Automotive, Inc., in 1976 starting out at the old Maxwell station on Legion Way, then moving to the Texaco service station across from the State Capitol and finally relocating his business to the west side of Olympia. Terry proudly taught his two sons, Tod and Robert, about the automotive repair business and they will continue to run business that Terry worked so hard to build.