ᐅ Washington Death Notices 2009-2024
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▰ Vanessa A (Palmer) Namock

Died January 07, … More Information
Vanessa A (Palmer) Namock, age 36 of Vancouver, Washington, died on January 7, 2014.
Obituary published: January 08, 2014 in "The Daily News"

▰ Danny Elwin Namock

Died October 02, … More Information
Danny Elwin Namock, of Washington, born in Santa Cruz, California, entered into eternal rest October 2, 2013. Danny was 59.
Obituary published: October 03, 2013 in "The Daily News"

▰ Frederick J Nammacher

Died December 08, … More Information
On December 8, 1993, Frederick J Nammacher, 59, of Bellevue, Washington left us to live with the Father in his new eternal home.
Obituary published: December 09, 1993 in "Seattle Times"

▰ Ronald T Namma

Died December 08, … More Information
Ronald T Namma, of Tacoma, Washington, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord December 8, 2015. Ronald was 84.
Obituary published: December 09, 2015 in "Tacoma N-T"

▰ Elma [Heinz] Namma

Died April 09, … More Information
Elma [Heinz] Namma, of Washington, born in Idaho, died on April 9, 2004. Elma was 78.
Obituary published: April 10, 2004 in "Tacoma N-T"

▰ Mineko "Helen" Namkung

Died March 03, … More Information
Mineko "Helen" Namkung, age 80 of Washington, departed this life Sunday March 3, 1999.
Obituary published: March 04, 1999 in "Seattle Times"

▰ Johsel Namkung

Died July 22, … More Information
Johsel Namkung, born April 24, 1919 joined the Lord July 22, 2013 in Lynnwood, Washington. Johsel was 94. Tags: #Michael #Johsel #Busher #Korea #Japan #German #Tokyo #Mineko #Shanghai #Grandpa #Sara #Namkungs #Japanese #China #Kobe #Minekos #Irene #American #Laurelhurst #Capitol #Mark #Paul #George #Northwest #Korean #English #Chinese #Russian #University #Washington #School #Monica #Namkung #Seattle #Stevens #Alaska #Henry #Gallery #Museum #Elegant #Photographs #Barney #Woodside #John #Medical #Bushers #Braseth #Wolfe #Joanna #Effect #Next
Obituary: Acclaimed Northwest artist Johsel Namkung died , 22, 2013. He was known for his large-scale, deeply textured photos of the artistic patterns found in nature.

By Michael Upchurch

Seattle photographer Johsel Namkung, whose nine decades of life included classical voice training, wartime danger and acclaim for his fine-art images, died ( 22). He was 94. Dick Busher, a friend and colleague who published Mr. Namkungs photography books, said the artist passed away peacefully after a few weeks of gradually winding down due to his advanced years.

Mr. Namkung lived an extraordinarily varied and eventful life. Born in Korea in 1919, he trained in Korea and Japan as a classical basso profundo with a specialty in German lieder. In Tokyo, he met his future wife, Mineko Suematsu, a fellow music student. eloped and married in Shanghai in 1941. My Grandpa Joe has been a source of amazement and inspiration my whole life. There has been plenty enough hardship, adventure and romance in his life to make a compelling movie, said Mr. Namkungs granddaughter Sara Ullman. The Namkungs desperate maneuvers during the war are a case in point. In Shanghai in 1944, Mr. Namkung, fearing harm to his wife in revenge for Japanese atrocities in China, fled with her to Japan, taking his share of his inheritance (several antique jade pieces) with him to help them survive. the Japanese city of Kobe was firebombed, they fled again, to Korea. There, concerns over Minekos safety (anti-Japanese sentiment was virulent) led them to seek refuge in the U.S. in 1947. Their move here was later challenged by the crusaders of the McCarthy Era, and they were threatened with deportation. Despite that, Mr. Namkungs daughter Irene Namkung says, her parents were happy to be here. were in awe of the American way of doing things, she says. In the family that he came from in Korea, he would never have picked up a wrench to try to repair plumbing. I remember him doing that - and being overjoyed at being able to do it. Not all his can-do enterprises panned out. One summer (after learning about his amazing thing called credit, as he put it to his family), he bought a bright-red truck and attempted to sell produce from it in Laurelhurst. His gimmick: playing the xylophone to lure housewives to his truck. The problem - and this was a running theme in his life, his daughter says - was that he was no good with numbers. He couldn give them change fast enough. So that pretty much ended that little career.

By the late 1950s, the Namkungs were deep in the local art scene. Mineko ran a Capitol Hill gallery for five years, and the couple counted Mark Tobey, Paul Horiuchi and George Tsutakawa among their lifelong friends. Tobey was a good pianist, and he and Mr. Namkung would perform together at home. Music didn pay the bills, so Mr. Namkung found work as an interpreter for Northwest Airlines (he spoke Korean, Japanese, English, German, three Chinese dialects and a little Russian that he picked up, his daughter says). From 1962-1982, he was a medical photographer at the University of Washington Medical School. Minekos death in 1999, Mr. Namkung remarried - to Monica Jung Namkung, a classical-music lover he met at the Seattle Symphony.

As a photographer, Mr. Namkung had an instinctive eye for the insistent shapes in nature: a sandbars ripples, a fir forests verticals, a grass fields breeze-combed swirls. A musical sensibility informed his work, and the aim of his images, he wrote, was to create he impression of sound, music, emotion or philosophy. ... I always see melodic lines, and counterbalancing forces, and weight, and harmony. Family vacations, his daughter says, were mostly scouting expeditions to find locales he would then return to on his own with his camera. were funny trips, in the beginning, she says of these holidays, ecause our cars were so awful. would always break down. I have memories of standing at Stevens Pass with our thumbs out - things like that. By the 1970s, his photo adventures grew more ambitious. In Alaska, he would have himself airdropped in the wilderness and then kayak his way out. I do think my father was happiest when he was out in the wild places, often alone, and carrying a 60-pound pack, 35 pounds of it being camera gear, Irene says. He exhibited only intermittently (his first solo show was at the Henry Art Gallery in 1966), but his work elicited a passionate response from art lovers. When the Seattle Asian Art Museum hosted Elegant Earth: Photographs by Johsel Namkung in 2006, Seattle art collector Barney Ebbsworth purchased the whole show and donated it to SAMs collection. (Namkung had a Seattle Art Museum retrospective at Seattle in 1978.) In the last six years of his life, Mr. Namkung was represented by Woodside/Braseth Gallery. You couldn meet a nicer person, gallery owner John Braseth says. Very approachable. Loved to talk about his art. Liked to talk about other peoples art as well - not just his own.

When Mr. Namkung retired from UW Medical School, he moved his printing operation into Bushers home studio. With Bushers help, Namkung digitized his images and printed them on a much larger scale than before - a step Braseth said triggered a new phase in experiencing the work. You were surrounded by it, Braseth said. If you stood within 4 or 5 feet of the piece, you felt as if you were actually experiencing what Johsel tried to do - which was capture the essence of nature. Seattle photographer Art Wolfe, in an essay on Mr. Namkung, confirms this: He interpreted and transformed the landscape into something much more abstract, much more intimate, and much more truthful.

Along with his wife, daughter Irene and granddaughter Sara, Mr. Namkung is survived by a sister, Joanna continued...

▰ Johsel Uncle Joe Namkung

Died July 22, … More Information
Johsel Uncle Joe Namkung, born April 24, 1919 went into the presence of the Lord on July 22, 2013 in Seattle, Washington. Johsel was 94.
Family members and close friends: , Victoria, Jerry Gay, Ann-marie Stillion, Heather Graham, Zhijia Shen, Tony Namkung, Sara Ullman, Burry Pelzel, Frank Denman, John And Lane Tollefsen, Ronald Holden, Monica Namkung

▰ Kak Namkoong

Died January 01, … More Information

▰ Kak Namkoong

Died January 01, … More Information

▰ Kak Namkoong

Died January 01, … More Information

▰ G Patrick Namie

Died January 20, … More Information
G Patrick Namie, of Kent, Washington, entered into eternal rest January 20, 2015. NAMIE was 69.
Obituary published: January 21, 2015 in "Snoqualmie V-R"

▰ Ackle George Namie

Died May 22, … More Information
Ackle George Namie, of Bellingham, Washington, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before Ackle May 22, 2011. Ackle was 91.
Obituary published: May 23, 2011 in "Bellnghm H"

▰ Miguel N Jr Namez

Died November 01, … More Information
Miguel N Jr Namez, age 51 of Washington, born in Corrizo Springs, Texas, went to be with his Lord and Savior November 1, 2002.
Obituary published: November 02, 2002 in "TriCity Herald"

▰ John Namet

Died January 02, … More Information
John Namet died unexpectedly on January 2, 2004 at the age of 81 in Tacoma, Washington.
Obituary published: January 03, 2004 in "Daily World"

▰ John Namet

Died January 02, … More Information
On January 2, 2004, John Namet, 81 of Tacoma, Washington passed from this world into the next.
Obituary published: January 03, 2004 in "Tacoma N-T"

▰ John Namet

Died December 30, … More Information
John Namet went into the presence of the Lord on December 30, 2003 in Tacoma, Washington.
Obituary published: December 31, 2003 in "Tacoma N-T"

▰ Chuck Namet

Died July 03, … More Information
On July 3, 2008, Chuck Namet, 53, of Spokane, Washington left us to live with the Father in his new eternal home.
Obituary published: July 04, 2008 in "Spokesman-Review"

▰ Thomas Scott Jr Names

Died February 03, … More Information
Thomas Scott Jr Names, a resident of Tacoma, Washington for decades, died February 3, 2015 in Tacoma, Washington at the age of 80.
Obituary published: February 04, 2015 in "Tacoma N-T"

▰ Thomas Edward Names

Died March 21, … More Information
Thomas Edward Names, age 64 of Longview, Washington, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord March 21, 2011.
Obituary published: March 22, 2011 in "The Daily News"

▰ Thomas Scott Names, Jr

Died February 01, … More Information
Thomas Scott Names, Jr , born April 14, 1934 went to be with the Lord on February 1, 2015 in Lakewood, Washington. Thomas was 80.

▰ Thomas Edward Names

Died December 07, … More Information
Thomas Edward Names, born February 10, 1961 died December 7, 2016 in Renton, Washington. Thomas was 55.

▰ Thomas Names

Died December 07, … More Information
Thomas Names went into the presence of the Lord on December 7, 2016 in Seattle, Washington.

▰ T Scott Names

Died December 27, … More Information
T Scott Names, 91, of Gig Harbor, Washington departed this life December 27, 2004.
Obituary published: December 28, 2004 in "Tacoma N-T"

▰ Richard Clinton "Clint" Names

Died December 14, … More Information
Richard Clinton "Clint" Names, age 68 of Tacoma, Washington, entered Heaven's gates on December 14, 2007.
Obituary published: December 15, 2007 in "Tacoma N-T"

▰ Paul G Names

Died July 31, … More Information
Paul G Names, born January 13, 1929 went into the presence of the Lord on July 31, 2015 in Auburn, Washington. Paul was 86.

▰ Margaret A Names

Died July 15, … More Information
Margaret A Names, of Washington, was anxious to meet her Maker and Master July 15, 2000. Margaret was 86.
Obituary published: July 16, 2000 in "Seattle Times"

▰ Margaret A Names

Died July 14, … More Information
Margaret A Names, 86, of Washington, entered the Kingdom of Heaven July 14, 2000.
Obituary published: July 15, 2000 in "Seattle Times"

▰ Frances Madeline (Felknor) Names

Died March 22, … More Information
Frances Madeline (Felknor) Names, of Lacey, Washington, peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord March 22, 2008. Frances was 87.
Obituary published: March 23, 2008 in "Press Demo (CA)"

▰ Frances Madeline (Felknor) Names

Died March 18, … More Information
Frances Madeline (Felknor) Names, age 87 of Lacey, Washington, passed from this world into the next March 18, 2008.
Obituary published: March 19, 2008 in "Press Demo (CA)"

▰ Frances Madeline (Felknor) Names

Died March 17, … More Information
Frances Madeline (Felknor) Names, age 87 of Lacey, Washington, passed from this world into the next March 17, 2008.
Obituary published: March 18, 2008 in "Press Demo (CA)"

▰ Frances Madeline (Felknor) Names

Died March 08, … More Information
Frances Madeline (Felknor) Names, age 86 of Lacey, Washington passed away March 8, 2008.
Obituary published: March 09, 2008 in "Tacoma N-T"

▰ Frances Madeline (Felknor) Names

Died March 01, … More Information
Frances Madeline (Felknor) Names, age 86 of Lacey, Washington, passed away peacefully March 1, 2008.
Obituary published: March 02, 2008 in "Tacoma N-T"

▰ Frances M Names

Died February 11, … More Information
Frances M Names, age 87 of Lacey, Washington, entered eternal life February 11, 2008.
Obituary published: February 12, 2008 in "The Olympian"

▰ Evelyn Jane Names

Died October 04, … More Information
Evelyn Jane Names, born June 19, 1917 peacefully entered eternal life with our Lord October 4, 2014 in Lakewood, Washington. Evelyn was 97.

▰ David Wilson Names

Died November 05, … More Information
David Wilson Names, of Washington, born in Meeker, Oklahoma, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before he November 5, 2003. David was 85.
Obituary published: November 06, 2003 in "KingCoJournalS"

▰ David W Names

Died November 05, … More Information
David W Names, of Washington, born in Meeker, Oklahoma, entered Heaven's gates on November 5, 2003. David was 85.
Obituary published: November 06, 2003 in "KingCoJournal"

▰ Charles Names

Died October 18, … More Information
Charles Names, age 20 of Kelso, Washington, went into the presence of the Lord on October 18, 1933.
Obituary published: October 19, 1933 in "The Daily News"

▰ Anna Margaret (Horan) Names

Died February 19, … More Information
Anna Margaret (Horan) Names, 81, of Wenatchee, Washington departed this life February 19, 2016.
Obituary published: February 20, 2016 in "Tacoma N-T"

▰ Anna Beth (Watts) Names

Died January 13, … More Information
Anna Beth (Watts) Names, age 78 of Washington, born in Utah, departed this life Sunday January 13, 2005.
Obituary published: January 14, 2005 in "KingCoJournal"

▰ Dorothy Margaret Namenye

Died August 08, … More Information
Dorothy Margaret Namenye, born February 7, 1921 was anxious to meet her Maker and Master August 8, 2015 in Ellensburg, Washington. Dorothy was 94.

▰ Dorothy Margaret Namenye

Died August 08, … More Information
Dorothy Margaret Namenye, born February 7, 1921 died on August 8, 2015 in Ellensburg, Washington. Dorothy was 94.
Family members and close friends: , Barb Karn And Family, Judy And Walt Walker, Cyndi Baker

▰ Mary (Stefanishen) Nameniuk

Died September 29, … More Information
Mary (Stefanishen) Nameniuk, of Washington, ascended to heaven into the loving arms of all whom have gone before she September 29, 2001. Mary was 96.
Obituary published: September 30, 2001 in "Tacoma N-T"

▰ Joseph W Nameniuk

Died September 25, … More Information
Joseph W Nameniuk, age 74 of Washington, born in Dickinson, North Dakota, passed away peacefully September 25, 2006.
Obituary published: September 26, 2006 in "Tacoma N-T"

▰ Robert Ray Namen

Died August 26, … More Information
Robert Ray Namen, 61, of Auburn, Washington, entered the Kingdom of Heaven August 26, 1995.
Obituary published: August 27, 1995 in "Seattle Times"

▰ Robert Ray Namen

Died August 26, … More Information
Robert Ray Namen, a resident of Auburn, Washington for decades, died August 26, 1979 in Auburn, Washington at the age of 61.
Obituary published: August 27, 1979 in "Seattle Times"

▰ Avelino Nambo

Died June 05, … More Information
Avelino Nambo, of Washington, went to be with the Lord on June 5, 2018. Avelino was 59.
Obituary published: June 06, 2018 in "Ellensburg D R"

▰ Parthasarathy "Pacha" Nambi

Died November 10, … More Information
Parthasarathy "Pacha" Nambi, of Washington, entered eternal life November 10, 2010. Parthasarathy was 55.
Obituary published: November 11, 2010 in "Seattle Times"

▰ Tsumeo Namba

Died September 03, … More Information
Tsumeo Namba passed away September 3, 1994 in Seattle, Washington.
Obituary published: September 04, 1994 in "Seattle Times"

▰ Setsuko Namba

Died January 31, … More Information
Setsuko Namba, born April 4, 1928 joined the Lord January 31, 2016 in Seattle, Washington. Setsuko was 87.
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