Former Pacific Northwest Section member Elwin Fanning passed away in Everett on January 5 from heart complications. Elwin was the helm of Kayak Point Golf Course in Stanwood from its opening through 1998. Elwin was a frequent competitor in our championships and was the 1998 Pacific Northwest Senior PGA Champion, the 1966 Pacific Northwest Amateur … Read more
Roger Clyde Doyle, 91, of Pendleton died Monday, November 24, 2014 at his home. Roger was born on December 20, 1922 to Clyde and Edna (Kukel) Doyle in Holstein, Iowa. Roger served during WWII in the Navy and was a golf pro for 26 years. He worked for Pendleton Country Club. View Roger’s obituary online
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