Arthur J. LAGASSE

Arthur J. LAGASSE 87, of Seattle, passed away July 16, 2005. Born in Rolla, North Dakota on Dec. 11, 1917. A loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother; Arthur leaves 11 children: Carole Brown, Karen Fleming, Delores Cundy, Kenneth Lagasse, Ronald Lagasse, Laurel Manaois, Darrell Lagasse, Beverly Null, Richard Lagasse, Jeneil Lagasse, and Sheri Karnopp; 19 grandchildren 7 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild; six sisters: Eva, Delia, Laura, Alice, Semon and Stella; and a brother Joseph. His beloved wife of 57 years, Irene, preceded him in death in 1998. A son Joseph and grandson Mark Brown preceded him in death. An evening Rosary/Vigil will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 20, 2005 at Beck's Funeral Home, 405 - 5th Ave. S, Edmonds, (425) 771-1234. A Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 21, 2005 at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, 8900 - 35th Avenue NE in Seattle; Interment to follow at Holyrood Catholic Cemetery in Shoreline. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to St. Alphonsus School, 5816 - 15th NW or Our Lady of the Lake School. Arthur always valued and kept dear in his heart his wonderful family and friends. Thank you for your thoughts, prayers, love and support. Published in print from 7/19/2005 - 7/20/2005.