Washington Archives

Sandra Arkin Goes to her 62nd High School Reunion and Celebrates 80th Birthday

Jul 9, 2017

Sandra Arkin (80) was born and raised in Tacoma, WA. She attended Stadium High School and graduated with the class of 1955. In June of 1961 Sandra moved to Denver, CO- met her husband soon after in Denver and was married by June 1962. Sandra has not been back to...

Ken Shares His Family History

Aug 22, 2016

Ken Darcy, 82, of Marysville, Washington, has a fascinating family history that he wanted to share with his grandsons. Born and raised in the Seattle area, Ken’s father was an Irish father and his mother was Swedish. His father left Ireland when he was 10 years...

Steve Goes Sailing Again

Jul 25, 2016

“Sailing was a family affair when I was growing up,” explains Steve (87) when asked about where his passion for sailing derived from. Steve used to go sailing with his five uncles as a young boy—spending their days sailing, digging up mussels and canoeing. Steve...

Patricia Visits Sister in Seattle

May 30, 2014

Pat, 82, residing at Devonshire of Hoffman Estates in Hoffman Estates, IL is a caring, hardworking woman, always putting family first. Growing up with 12 brothers and sisters, Pat had a particularly strong bond with her sister, Julie. Many things have kept these...