Obituaries

Obituaries

Thomas J. Carothers 1967 - 2007 Born on January 28, 1967, in Tacoma, Washington. Tom lived in Seattle most of his adult live. Tom worked at Swedish Medical Center for 13 years in Nutrition Services as a cook, and later as a supervisor. Tom loved to cook and enjoyed gardening as well. Tom is survived by his sister Cindy Seaman, half-brother Sean James, step-brother Shane Ottwell, nieces Autumn Estrada and Amber Seaman, nephew Adam Brown, aunt and uncle Karen and Jerry Erickson, best friend and partner of 5 1/2 years, Aaron Prater and many friends. Tom went into cardiac arrest on Friday, August 31, 2007 and passed 5 days later at Harborview Medical Center, surrounded by family and friends. He was 40 years old. Services will be held on Wednesday September 26, 2007 from 4-6pm at the Seattle LGBT Community Center, 1115 E. Pike St, Seattle, WA.

Andrew Baraka Austin 19 December 1964 - 14 September 2005 Just a pause to think of Andrew. . . Andy. . . Andreas. . . Who loved LIFE - center stage, Who loved his family and friends, embracing all kinds of people, new ideas and new friends with enthusiasm. He even wanted all his friends to be friends! His indomitable personality showed forth in laughter, dance, music, drama, exuberance and PRIDE in being himself The Austin Family

Randy L. Royall 1958 - 2007 In memory of Randy L. Royall, born 8 July 1958, died 1 Sept 2007. Born in Yadkin County, North Carolina. Randy moved to Washington state in 1978, so his spirit could shine bright and it did. He won over many a heart in his 49 years, with his southern charm and enormous capacity to share and love. His strong spirit and love of life helped him through twenty-two years of living with HIV and AIDS. He is survived by his best friends Olivia (the cat) and Mark Scales. You may join us for a memorial potluck at Dunshee House, 303 17th Ave. E., Saturday, 22 September, 2007 from 2:00 thru 3:30. If you wish, bring finger food or a dessert.