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1941
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2015
Ticiang Diangson Obituary
1941 ~ 2015
Ticiang Diangson, community leader, environmental justice activist, race and social justice advocate, passed away peacefully on Jan. 29, 2015, from mesothelioma. She was nearing her 74th birthday. She is survived by her loving husband Greg Sletteland, nephew Joe Silverton, niece Lizzie Moses, and many others who are considered her family. Ticiang was a founding member of the Asian Pacific Women's Caucus and the Community Coalition for Environmental Justice, and actively participated in many community organizations and neighborhood campaigns. She was a leader in the City of Seattle's Race and Social Justice Initiative, a major force in the City's early recycling campaigns, and the founding director of the Environmental Justice and Service Equity Division of Seattle Public Utilities - the first equity and social justice leadership position in the City.
A celebration of Ticiang Diangson's life will be held on her upcoming birthday March 15, 2015, from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Filipino Community Center at 5740 MLK Jr. Way South in Seattle. For more details on Ticiang's life, see http://www.nwasianweekly.com/2015/02/memory-ticiang-diangson-legacy-environmental-justice/ http://www.iexaminer.org/2015/02/remembrance-salamat-ticiang/ Please sign Ticiang's online Guestbook at www.Legacy.com.
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February 3, 2016
My sincere condolences to family of Ticiang. I worked with her at the City of Seattle. She was a spirited person and always put herself out there to fight the good battle.
Sue
M Smith
January 29, 2016
My sincere sympathies to the Diangson family. May God the hearer of prayers bring you peace and comfort during this difficult time Isaiah 65:17
Larry Kart
May 11, 2015
Ticiang and I were college classmates at the U. of Chicago. She was a wonderful friend, one of the most unique people I've ever known. She had a brilliant mind and a big heart. Don't know if she continued to giggle in her later years, but I'll never forget how infectious her giggle could be. The younger of the two photos of her here conveys the joy, wryness, and astonishment with which she greeted the world.
March 15, 2015
To the Family of Ticiang Diangson,
So sorry to be missing the celebration of Ticiang's life today, her birthday, due to illness. I was also shocked and saddened to hear of her passing.
Ticiang was a long time customer of our gallery to purchase Clifton
Karhu calendars every year. I always looked forward to talking with and seeing her during the holidays for pick up. She had such a
positive energy with a fun and humorous persona. She always put
me in a joyful mood. Although her bright light will no longer shine I will keep her memory in my heart forever.
Wishing you heart's ease with my deepest sympathy.
Linda Suyama, Owner
Azuma Gallery
March 15, 2015
Such a shock to see the obituary of a woman whom I admired so much who was so full of life. Ticiang worked with my husband, David Hunter, who considered her a very good friend. I remember bringing big bouquets of flowers to her wedding with Greg, which David had cut from our garden. Marie Ruby
Carol Burton
February 21, 2015
I knew Ticiang through King County Womens Political Caucus and various environmental events. yes she was a great activist an fighter for people, and she was fun to be around. She will be missed.
February 20, 2015
I am so sorry we have lost Ticiang. She was a great fighter until the end. I first met her when she was lobbying school finance at the Seattle PUblic Schools Budget Committee. We put her on the committee, Then she lobbied the Solid Waste Utility. We hired her into the Utility. She has made such a difference. Such spirit, such energy, such commitment. I am sorry I will be out of town for her recognition. but, she will always remain in my heart for all the good that she has done.
February 20, 2015
I meet Ticiang in the early 90's when she hired me for graphic design jobs for the utilities when they introduced recycling to Seattle. I was inspired by her and admire her tenacity for overseeing a project that was new, huge and conterversial at the time! Was shocked to see her name in the obituary - RIP, Ticiang - you will not be forgotten.
YTS
February 18, 2015
Ticiang,you will always live on in my heart and influence my actions! Thank you for all you have shared, it was an honor to know you. And thank you Greg, for all you have given, shared and taught, Peace, Sara
February 17, 2015
To the family, may you find comfort during this time of much sorrow.
Phillipians 4:6,7
Asheville, NC
Liz Bukis
February 17, 2015
Ticiang was an endless fountain of links and articles on Race and Social Justice, Aging, and all related and just plain interesting information. She always had a laugh to give.She was a great resource and member of the +50 group at SPU and we always miss her and the good energy she brought along with her.
Natalie Hunter
February 17, 2015
Ticiang was a powerful leader who passed on an amazing leagcy in the work of enivornmental, race & social justice and equity for all. Luv you Ticiang!
Virginia McHenry
February 17, 2015
Too soon we've lost her endearing spirit and energy for race and social justice. She will be sorely missed by many.
Nancy Palmer
February 17, 2015
Ticiang was a very inspiring person. She possessed a beautiful aura and an awesome spirit. I am so sorry I will be out of town the day of her service but I am sure many will be there for her farewell send off. We both retired from the City of Seattle, Public Utilities Department. Though not directly in her group she inspired many and was a beacon for many individuals. I know you are RIP Ticiang.
February 15, 2015
Ticiang was a good friend of the Seattle Public Utilities Recognition Committee, and an irreplaceable advocate for social justice, recognition, training, and fairness to employees. A wonderful person who will be sorely missed. Bonnie Stenzel, SPU Retired
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