Terry Alspaugh, age 71, of Lynnwood died June 20, 2014. Terry was born on Nov 15, 1942 in Denver, Colorado. He was a great golfer and played as an amateur for 18 years – Bayview GC (West Seattle) was his home course. He turned professional in 1976 at Overlake G&CC in Medina, WA and worked … Read more
Jeanette was born in St. Helens to Hartwig and Helena Svendsen. John Gumm High School acknowledged her for her art skills and upon graduation she attended Marlyhurst College on a scholarship. At a college function Jeanette met and later married Al C. Giusti. Jeanette and Al continued Al’s family business and from the “The New … Read more
James Allan Pulliam, 58, died on March 14, 2014, in Tulalip, Washington, from injuries sustained in a workplace accident. Jim became a PGA member in 1985 at Snohomish GC. Upon the opening of Battle Creek GC in Marysville, Jim moved to the new course as the head professional in 1991, and he was working at … Read more
From Don’s son: Don Kirkpatrick of Everett, a 50-year member of the PGA, died the morning of January 24. He was 85. He worked at Earlington Golf Course in Renton, Puetz Golf Range in Seattle and Whidbey Golf & Country Club in Oak Harbor, where he was head pro for a dozen years. He won the … Read more
October 24, 1963 – July 15, 2013 Brad Leiken, 49, of Ramsey, Illinois, died on Monday, July 15, 2013, after a valiant battle with small intestine cancer, surrounded by family. He was a long time member of our Section. Brad was a tremendous golfer, carrying his PGA certification in both teaching and course management. He … Read more
Jim VanTuyl of Leavenworth GC passed away the evening of Wednesday, October 24. Services Information: Monday, October 29: viewing between 5 and 8 pm at Einan’s Funeral House, 915 Bypass Highway in Richland, WA. Tuesday, October 30: Funeral Mass at Christ The King Catholic Church, 1111 Stevens Drive in Richland, starting at 11am. There will … Read more