It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Hugh Gladner, our beloved father, husband, coach, friend, and our favorite BBQ master. Hugh passed away on January 18th, 2025, after a courag...
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This site is a memorial wall dedicated to all the IHS graduates and staff who have passed away throughout the years. If you have an addition or update, then please contact me.
James P. "Jim" Holzknecht
After graduating from Interlake in 1981, Jim went on to play football for the University of Washington. He then went on to wear many hats over the next forty years (even living in Russia at one poi...
Christopher Mariano "Chris" Napenias
Born on December 6, 1976, Chris was a free spirit who lived life on his own terms, embracing every twist and turn with courage and authenticity. Chris had a deep love for the outdoors, finding pea...
James Eugene "Jim" Brossard
Jim graduated from Interlake in 1975 and earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Seattle University. He then built a long and distinguished career as an engineer...
Lonnie Wayne "Lon" Erickson
Lon was born in Klamath Falls in 1956, and was the oldest of three children. He grew up in Bellevue, and graduated from Interlake in 1974. And from a very early age, he loved hydroplanes. Starting ...
Nick Anthony Contreras
Nick passed away of cancer on November 17, 2024. He was sixty years old. Sadly, Nick is not the only member of his family on this page. His younger brother Dan passed away in 2021. Dan is listed ...
Eric Karl Saltz
Eric (who went by “Rick” in high school) was born in Tacoma in 1952, to Geraldine and Warren Saltz. He grew up in Longview (WA) and West Salem (OR) before his family eventually settled in Bellevue ...
Daniel Edward Hiatt
After his graduation in 1980, Dan worked at a construction company in Bellevue. He was also a self-taught mechanic. But his life changed significantly in his mid-twenties, when he was involved in a...
Jonathan Charles "Jon" Mahoney
Born in Syracuse, NY, Jon lived in Ontario, California, before settling in Washington State. He graduated from Interlake in 1982, and later pursued a retail career after attending Culinary School. ...
Jason Michael Smith
Jason Michael Smith was born in Seattle, raised in Bellevue, came of age at UW(mostly), and left his professional mark in the legal community and real estate. He was a dad, partner, friend, brother...
Lawrence K. "Larry" Ridgers
Larry graduated from Interlake in 1985. After school, he became a chef working at Schwartz Brother Restaurants. He started off at The Sandwich Shop and Pie place in Bellevue Square, but quickly mov...
Rik Handschin
Rik was born in 1960 in Saudi Arabia, where his father was working. The family moved to Bellevue in 1969. Rik was the cherished son of Richard and Yulanda, who devoted their lives to making Rik’s l...
Tracey Clay Bailey
Tracey was born August 19th, 1961 in Pocatello, ID. He was raised in Bellevue, and he graduated from Interlake in 1979. He followed this up with an Industrial Plant Maintenance degree from Lake Was...
Richard Duncan "Rich" Hoyt
Richard Duncan Hoyt III, a pillar of the Cle Elum community, peacefully passed away at his home on June 3, 2024 at the age of 49, surrounded by family. Rich courageously battled cancer for 12 month...
Anita Eileen Gale
“I grew up in a suburb of Seattle,” Gale remembered. “In high school, there was a class called Engineering Concepts that had thirty-five kids, and only two of them were girls. So I was exposed earl...
Kevin H. Cronk
It is with unbelievable sadness that I share that my husband, Kevin Howard Cronk, died on May 19, 2024 at home with his wife, mom, and his dogs by his side. He had just turned 59. Kevin leaves a gi...
Babette Aline "Babs" Menard
Babs, aka Babette Aline Kratz, was born in Seattle on July 8th, 1955, and was the oldest of two children. She graduated from Interlake in 1973, and went on to study mathematics at the University of...
Sharon Rosemary Minnie
Sharon was known for her big blonde hair, her love for music and dancing, and her competitiveness, especially on family board game night. She was also incredibly athletic, and was known to pull off...
Matthew Kurtis "Matt" Niehaus
Matt was born in Southern California, and moved up to Bellevue with his family at the age of 10. He made new friends with ease, and played little league and soccer during his youth. He adored his p...
David Aaron Hansen
Born on September 21, 1972, in Alberta, Canada, David’s life journey was marked by a profound love for music, an unwavering commitment to his loved ones, and a generous spirit that touched the live...
John Robert Pankratz
Lifelong Wood Flooring Pro John Pankratz Jr. of Kelly-Goodwin Dies at 63 In 1974, when he was 14 years old, John began working weekends and summers in the family’s business, Kelly-Goodwin Company ...
Mark Dominick "Marco" Simone
Mark “Marco” Simone was known for his infectious smile, his tenacious energy, and his ability to light up any gathering with his presence. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends at hi...
Vicki Lynn Wharton
Vicki, aka Vicki Lynn Matthews, was born in Yakima in 1956. She was the middle of three children of James and Dorothy Wharton. Her family moved to Spokane where she spent her early childhood, and t...
Ruth Angela Vowels
It’s with sadness and joy that we announce the passing of our beloved sister, aunt, great-aunt, cousin, and friend, Ruth Angela Vowels. She died peacefully during the night on February 26, 2024, af...
Larry Alwynn Nelson
Larry was a longtime teacher at Nathan Hale High School in Seattle, where he taught math and driver’s education for more than twenty-five years. But he actually started his teaching career at Inter...