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Justin Grant Unin SCHWARTZ Justin was born on April 28, 1983 in Bethel, Alaska. He died on March 25, 2006 as a result of gunshot wounds. Justin is survived by his mother, Debra Schwartz, his grandfather, Kenneth Schwartz of Chehalis, and his aunts and uncles, Gail and Bob Alexander and Pam and Steve Schwartz. He is also survived by his cousins, Spencer, Lewis, Nathan, Emilie, and Sofia, and a large, loving extended family. Justin was proud of his Alaskan Native heritage as a member of the Cup'ik Tribe from Chevak, Alaska. He graduated from the Missouri Military Academy, Mexico, Missouri, Class of 2002. He enjoyed travel and his short life encompassed experiences which took him to Mexico, Japan, across the United States, and back to Alaska. Justin loved music, dancing, and playing the piano, and was studying Japanese in preparation for a return trip to Japan. Justin excelled at athletics, especially golf and bowling. He was proud of his computer skills, and of his volunteer work for student government at South Seattle Community College. Private Services were held in Seattle. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in his name to: Uncompensated Care Fund c/o Harborview Medical Center- 1325-- 4th Ave., Ste. 2000, Seattle, WA 98101; Teen Feed c/o University Street Ministries- 4740 University Way NE #B, Seattle, WA 98105; or ROOTS Youth Shelter - 1415 N.E. 43rd St., Seattle, WA 98105.

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Published by The Seattle Times from Mar. 30 to Mar. 31, 2006.

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Lorne Hill

April 7, 2006

you shall be missed Justin we all loved you here at sscc.

Kathy Kirchner

March 31, 2006

You are in my thoughts and prayers. May your precious memories of Justin bring you comfort and peace.

Stacy Lester

March 31, 2006

My deepest sympathy for the family, friends and loved ones so deeply hurt by the seeminly unecessary taking of those who are most deserving to live on. We must be greatful for the accomplishments made and find closure to the hurt and sadness caused by the void left after a loss. My prayers are will all involed and trying to overcome these great losses.

Jamon Lee Unin Reuter

March 30, 2006

I'm very sad at the lose of my Twin Brother. Although we were not together I alway thought of him, exspecially on our birthday. 1983-2006

Dan Reuter

March 30, 2006

I'm are very sorry to hear of your tragic loss.

n k

March 30, 2006

Perhaps they are not the stars, But rather openings in heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy.

"inspired by an eskimo legend"

with deepest sympathy

Caroline

March 30, 2006

I send my heartfelt condolences to your family.

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