2024 Last Ring Notifications

Donald Wood #1723, retired Seattle Police officer, passed away on Thursday March 21, 2024, at 91 years of age. Don was hired on October 8, 1956 and retired after 25 years of service on November 1, 1981. Per the families wishes, there will be no service.

Herbert Johnson #2414, retired Acting Chief of Police and former Assistant Chief, passed away on Saturday, March 16th at eighty-eight years of age. Herb was hired on July 1, 1964 and retired after thirty years of service on December 30, 1993. In February 2000 Herb was called back to duty to serve as Chief of Police. He held that position until July 2000. Any service information will be announced at a later date.

Joseph Sanford #1896, retired Seattle police sergeant detective homicide, passed away on Tuesday March 12, 2024, at 88 years of age. Joe was hired on January 2, 1959 and retired after 32 years of service on January 23,1991. Any service information will be announced at a later date.

Joseph Higgins Jr. #3981, retired Seattle police officer patrol, passed away on Saturday March 9, 2024, at 72 years of age. Joe was hired on April 30, 1976 and retired after 14 years of service on August 4, 1990. Per Joe’s wishes, there will not be a service.

Paul Jellen #3564, retired Seattle police officer patrol, passed away on Tuesday February 27,2024, at 77 years of age. Paul was hired on April 19, 1971 and retired after 43 years of service on June 30, 2014.

Gerald Sampont #3193, retired Seattle police detective, passed away on Wednesday, January 17th at seventy-nine years of age. Gerald was hired on December 2, 1969 and retired after twenty-two years of service on April 22, 1991. A celebration of life is planned for 2pm on February 18, 2024 at the American Legion Hall Post 66 in Green Valley, AZ.