This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: oastwd Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.washington.counties.king/2447.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The Seattle Times Sunday, November 13, 1932 Veteran Seattle Educator, Fagan, Passes At Home Teacher in Local Schools for Past 42 Years Dies Suddenly; Health Had Been Failing for Months Charles Fagan, 73 years old, for more than twenty-five years principal of the Cascade School in Seattle, died suddenly at his home, 417 14th Avenue North, yesterday afternoon. Mr. Fagan's unexpected death was the cause of grief throughout school circles in Seattle, for he had served with the Seattle schools since 1890 and numbered among his pupils hundreds of Seattle's prominent citizens. He had carried out his duties up until his death, going to the school Friday and staying all day. His widow, Mrs. Janet C. Fagan, said his health had been failing for several months. He was taken suddenly ill yesterday. Was Outstanding Educator Both Thomas R. Cole, former Superintendent of Schools here and Frank E. Willard, an Assistant Superintendent, said Mr. Fagan was an outstanding educator in the city and was beloved by both his pupils and associates. He was one of oldest educators in the city, in point of services. Mr. Fagan was born at Morocco, Indiana, in 1859 and was a graduate of the University of Indian. Under President Grover Cleveland he was Superintendent of Indian Affairs of the Osage Indians at Pawhuska, Indian Territory, now Oklahoma. He came to Seattle in 1889, the year of the fire, when it was still burning. For a short time he practiced law and sold real estate here, then entered the school system, as first principal of the Mercer School, where he stayed about eighteen months. At Old Central School Later he was transferred to the old Central School and was principal there until the old building was torn down, when he went to the Cascade School. Several times Mr. Fagan was honored for his long service with the schools, only a few months ago a tree on Recognition Lane at Sand Point being dedicated to him. He is survived by his widow, a son, Charles C. Fagan of Bellevue and two grandsons, Prescott and Charles C. Fagan Jr. The remains are at the Home Undertaking Company's parlors pending arrangements for the funeral. ***** The Seattle Times Monday, October 5, 1959 Mrs. Charles Fagan Mrs. Janet C. Fagan, 93, formerly of Seattle, died Friday in San Francisco. She was the widow of Charles Fagan. Funeral services will be held at 1 o'clock Wednesday in the Bonney-Watson Chapel. Burial will be in Lake View. Mrs. Fagan was born in Indiana. She came here in 1890 with her husband and resided here until last June, when she moved to San Francisco. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and Chapter A of the P.E.O. [Philanthropic Educational Organization] Sisterhood. Surviving are a son, Charles C. Fagan, San Francisco; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. ***** The Seattle Times Monday, October 5, 1959 Fagan, Janet C., October 2 in San Francisco. Mother of Charles C. Fagan, Mill Valley, California. Grandmother of Prescott D. Fagan, South Africa and Charles C. Fagan Jr., Bellevue. Also survived by three great-grandchildren. Services at Bonney Watson Co., Wednesday, 1PM. Interment Lake View. ***** The Seattle Times Friday, August 25, 1911 Miss Mary Johnson, of this city, formerly of New York, niece of Mr. Frank P. Dahl (sic) and Mr. Charles C. Fagan Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Fagan, were married Monday evening at the home of the bride's uncle, 627 Thirty-sixth Avenue North by Rev. Ernest Vincent Shayler. Miss Bessie Johnson, cousin of the bride, was the flower girl and Miss Eva Agassiz was the bridesmaid. Mr. Claire Henry acted as best man. Mr. and Mrs. Fagan left that evening for Haines, Alaska, where they will make their home. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.