In Loving Memory of our Dear Neighbor Helen Svenson

A big ray of sunshine has left Angle Lake with the passing of a beautiful neighbor and friend to all, our dear Helen Svenson. Helen passed from this world into the loving arms of Jesus on July 16, 2020.

Helen was born June 30, 1931, in Centralia, Washington, where she lived for 18 years. After graduating from Centralia High School, she followed her future husband, Sven Svenson, to the University of Washington. They were married in 1950.  After Sven graduated they moved to White Center, then, in succession, bought a small house at Star Lake, a house in Des Moines, and then, in 1965, a beach cabin on Angle Lake, which over many years was transformed into the lovely place it is now. Sven enjoyed the home he built until he passed away in 1999.

Helen really loved living on the lake and the people of the Angle Lake community, attending the many fun events over the years.

Helen bore Sven three sons, Steve, Russ, and Craig. They are all happily married to Merry, Diane, and Marla. Grandchildren include Melissa, Tyler, Michael, Cynthia, Craig, and Mark. Lately, she especially enjoyed her great-grandchildren Raven, Justice, Aiden, Sophia, Lily, Miller, Emelia, Quinn, Mitchell, and Killian.

On Thursday, July 30, a viewing will be held at the Newell Hoering Mortuary in Centralia at 9 am, to be followed by a family graveside service at Claquato Cemetery in Chehalis.

Saturday, July 25th - Nothing is for Sale

Our Angle Lake neighborhood in SeaTac is having an “Everything Is Free” Sale

They are saving you a trip to Goodwill and offering protection from talking and exchanging money by simply placing donations on the curbs along the street in front of select area homes from 10a to 4p on Saturday, July 25th.  

Please no early comers. ONLY take items set out by the curb labeled FREE. 

The event shall be central to the Manor Club Loop on South 192nd and South 194th Streets between 33rd and 39th Ave S., including the cul-de-sac on So 191st Place.

The following houses (and maybe more) will be participating:

• 19245 33rd Ave S.
• 19226 34th Ave S
• 19253 34th Ave S
• 3316 S 194th St
• 3321 S 194th St
• 3522 S 194th St
• 3730 S 194th St
• 3522 S 194th St
• 3719 S 194th St
• 3767 S 194th St
• 3779 S 191st Place

Please wear a face covering, otherwise please adhere to social distancing protocols.

Honoring a July 4th Tradition

A Tribute to Russ Austin

Angle Lake recently lost a long-time resident, former Shore Club President, and friend to many on the lake. Russ Austin enjoyed life to the fullest and loved the Angle Lake family where he lived with his wife (Patti) and their sons for the last 35 years. Family and community were a priority in Russ’s life and Angle Lake celebrations, including the 4th of July, were some of his favorites. He always looked forward to helping set the mood for the Fourth of July fireworks by placing flares on and around the lake, a tradition his family will be continuing this year in his honor. Russ will always be loved and will always be missed.  

In memory of Russ Austin, the Shore Club will help to continue supporting the Angle Lake July 4th flare tradition that he so loved. Flares will be left on your dock or dropped at your beach. We ask that you participate by igniting your flare at precisely 10:10 pm on the evening of July 4th and enjoy with your family the display of unity in honoring a tradition he loved so much.

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Please note that due to the persistent threat of the Corona Virus and the Governor’s orders aimed at prohibiting any large social gatherings, all of our other long time cherished Independence Day traditions have been canceled. 

This includes cancelation of the Manor Club Kiddies’ Parade; Bud Jones Run/Walk 5K ‘Round the Lake Race; Organized Dock Decorating Competition; and support for the large Fireworks Display over Angle Lake. We recognize and acknowledge that this is certainly disappointing news for many, however, safety for our members and our community is always our first and foremost priority. Please stay safe by observing our current laws regarding social distancing and the prohibition of discharging personal fireworks within SeaTac City Limits.

Local Grocer Keeps On Motor In'!

Happy 95th birthday wishes for Donald Malmberg!

Donald Malmberg was born in Sumas, WA on June 23, 1925, and moved in 1930 to what would later become the City of SeaTac. He went to school at Angle Lake Elementary and Highline High School and graduated in 1949 from the University of Washington. He served in the South Pacific in the Navy during WWII.

Don and his wife Irene operated the Malmberg family’s Bow Lake Grocery Store and Motor Inn on Pacific Highway and 188th St for many years until their retirement. Many locals enjoyed time spent chatting with Don at “the corner store”. His dry sense of humor and outgoing personality made him many friends in the community over the years. Don also served on the city council for the newly formed City of SeaTac for a few years.

Don resides in the Angle Lake neighborhood, but due to COVID-19 is still “snowbirding” in Arizona. He would love any birthday wishes that are sent his way. His Arizona address is 17814 W. Arizona Drive, Surprise, AZ 85374.

Giving hope and good thoughts that Donald is able to return to the cool waters of Angle Lake sometime soon.

Sensational Accomplishments Warrant Celebration

Congratulations Graduates! 

We are so proud of the class of 2020, it is an honor to recognize the following local graduates for their outstanding achievements:

Elliot James Wicks

Seattle Lutheran, High School Diploma

Grandson of Jodi Wicks

Graham Buyagawan

Seattle Christian, High School Diploma, Grand Honors

Sawyer Buyagawan

Seattle Christian, High School Diploma, Grand Honors

Sons of Jenn and Norm Buyagawan

Emmaliyah Chea 

Tyee, High School Diploma 

Highline College, Associate’s Degree

Daughter of Leah Chea

Jaclyn Hill 

The University of Washington, Bachelor’s Degree

Foster School of Business, Undergraduate Degree

Daughter of Julie and Clyde Hill

We're happy to be celebrating your success. We are all excited for you and your future. 

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This year’s graduates were only kids when the first iPhone came out. Facebook wasn’t around to capture their births, but by 2009, when today’s high school graduates turned 7, there were 350 million users documenting smiles before the first day of school.

So perhaps it’s not surprising that their final months of high school, or for others, the end of their college careers, have unspooled on the Internet. But this particular iteration of online life has brought mostly sadness. If you’ve studied for four years, dreaming of the final weeks of school, with its freedom and light, pranks and parties, how do you settle for a sign on the lawn declaring, “Congratulations, Class of 2020!”?

They’ve known hardship before. Situated demographically on the leading edge of Generation Z, they can’t remember a time when the twin towers touched the clouds over Manhattan, or when the United States was not at war. They lived through the Great Recession.

Now, college graduates are launching themselves into the worst job market since the Great Depression. Some high school graduates are, too. Others face the possibility that a virus that destroyed the end of high school may also disrupt the start of college.

And yet they moved on, writing their final papers and logging on for their last classes. They gather with family and friends via Zoom for virtual commencement ceremonies. The “Congratulations, Class of 2020!” signs pale against expectations, yet eyes still fill with happy tears when they are delivered.

The pandemic has upended the final months for the Class of 2020 in ways tiny and profound, academic and economic, social, and emotional. These graduates each have their own slice of the story that they, and we, will be telling for decades to come.