Obituaries for December, 2024

Born in Moses Lake Washington – His early years were in the Ballard and North Seattle area, and the final school years in Snohomish. After 3 years in the Navy, Scott’s career path leaned towards the food industry. Some of his favorite opportunities were on a seafood processor in Alaska for a number of years, and then a year in the Virgin Islands as lead cook on a yacht. When he returned, he began driving trucks for different companies around the Seattle area. During this time, he met and married Noel. While that marriage didn’t last, he remained proud of the fact that their daughters, Haylee and Morgan, grew into strong, independent women. A fact he contributed to their mother. An opportunity to work as a cook in Stehekin, the community on the north shore of Lake Chelan, drew him to the east side of the mountains. This is where …

Richard Meza Phillips July 12, 1951 - November 15, 2024 Richard Meza Phillips, of Lake Stevens, Washington, was born in Corpus Christi, Texas, July 12, 1951. He passed November 15, 2024, following a long stay in the hospital. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Beth and his daughter, Milynda. Among his life events he was proud to be a National Merit Scholar, a member of the Rice Scuba Club, Rice Underwater Polo Club, the Sultan Arts Council, Centennial Lodge Free Mason, Order of the Eastern Star, and the Society for Creative Anachronisms. A winner of numerous awards, he was remembered by many friends at the Celebration of Life, December 1, 2024.