PAULINE BLOOM
Pauline Hope Bloom, age 84, born in Scalplevel, PA May 27, 1918, to Jerome and Elizabeth Fyock. Pauline came to the Stanwood area in 1981 from Lancaster, PA, upon retirement to be near her children. She had been a teacher’s aid at Stanwood Middle School for three years.
She leaves one son, Clifford Bloom of Stanwood; daughter, Nancy Fullerton of Stanwood; brother, Willard of PA; and two sisters, Anna Grace Dalberg and Irene O'Hara, all of PA; grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Sat., Nov. 2, 2 p.m. at Josephine Sunset Home Chapel, 9901 272nd Pl. NW, Stanwood. Memorials may be made to Josephine Sunset Home. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.

HALLIE BROOKS
Hallie Miriam Brooks born Jan. 24, 1912 in Birdsview, WA. She is survived by her son, Ned Brooks and his wife Kathy of Ravensdale, WA; her daughter Miriam Gustafson and her husband Curt of Yuma, AZ; four grandsons and their wives; and one great-grandson. In keeping with her wishes, no services will be held. Hallie was loved and will be missed by all.

ORLAND W. CHRISTENSEN
Our beloved husband, father and grandpa born in Kearney County, NB to Willie and Frederica Christensen Aug. 31, 1913. He moved with his family to Stanwood at the age of eight and graduated from Stanwood’s Lincoln High School in 1933. He death by his brother Kenneth and sisters Mildred and Charlet. Orland will be deeply missed but will occupy a special place in our hearts forever. His ashes will be interred at Olympic Memorial Gardens in Tumwater, WA.

HARVEY R. DRINKWINE
Harvey Rayfield Drinkwine was married and had three sons, Mark, Brian and Jim.
Harvey was a dedicated father and saw all his sons through years of Boy Scouts and Order of the Arrow. He was presented with the Saint George Award for dedication to youth in the community in scouting. A faithful Catholic, Harvey cared for the grounds at Holy Family Catholic Church, and Saint Jude's Catholic Church, guiding his sons into a service-minded work ethic. Upon retirement, Harvey moved with Terry to Camano Island, where he could relax, garden, play bridge, enjoy the pleasures of community and continued service to Saint Cecilia's Parish.
He is survived by his wife, Theresa; sons Mark, Brian and Jim; five grandchildren; and siblings, Jo Heitzman, Judy Durand, Al Drinkwine, Marvin Drinkwine, Phil Drinkwine, Milton Boisuin, Marge Baker, and Lou Leech. A 12 o’clock memorial mass was Fri., Oct. 25, at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Stanwood. Private inurnment will be at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park, Redmond, WA. Donations in his name may be made to a favorite charity. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.

ANGEL HENNESSY ROSE KELL
Angel Hennessy Rose Kell, passed away Oct. 12, 2002. Angel was only with us for a short while. Only 19 days, but they were days of joy and laughter with this sweet little girl. She is survived by her mother, June Kell; her grandmother, Theresa Kell, both of Stanwood. She will also be missed by her Uncle Sean in Friday Harbor, her aunt Gatina of Albany, OR, and her uncle David, of Stanwood; along with her grandfather, David, and step-grandparents, Connie and Mike Schwartz. Her father was Michael Schwartz Jr. She had numerous great aunts and uncles.
She was a true angel from heaven. We will post notices around town to announce the memorial. "We will never forget you, Angel."

RUDY V. MALLAND
Rudy V. "Banjo King, " Malland, age 86, born Sept. 21, 1916, in Poulsbo, and at the age of two, moved to Anacortes with his family of seven boys and four girls. Rudy was a U.S. Naval World War II veteran and served on the USS Randall Destroyer Escort in the Pacific. Rudy was a renowned banjo player and was known as the "Banjo King" of the Northwest. He played his music from Alaska to California. Rudy was a 50-year (plus) member of the American Legion Post 160 in Seattle and the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Richmond, WA, a life member of the Skagit & Whatcom County Musicians’ Association, the Sons of Norway, and Solvary Lodge in Kirkland.
He loved people, and making them happy with his "sing-along" style music. Rudy is forever memorialized with a life-size mural of him and his banjo painted on the Eagles building in downtown Anacortes. He was loved by many and will be missed by all. Rudy is survived by loving companion, Marjorie Lemmon; his son, David V. Malland of Anacortes; his daughter, Beverly I. Malland of Anacortes; his grandson, Allen W. Lowe of Everett; his granddaughter, Debi Daniele of Andover, NJ; four great-grandchildren, Amber, Megan, Joey and Spencer; his brother, Clarence Malland of California; his sister Edna Ray of Kirkland; and many nieces and nephews.
Services were held at Evans Funeral Chapel in Anacortes Sat., Oct. 26, followed by Cemetery. Arrangements are in the care of Evans Funeral Chapel, Anacortes.

HARRY E. SHROYER
Harry E. Shroyer born Oct. 3, 1926 in Belle Fourche, SD. Harry attended school in both South Dakota and Wyoming. He moved with his mother and brothers to Oregon in 1942, and later moved his family to the Stanwood, area in 1945. Harry was drafted into the Army in 1945, and served in the Asiatic Pacific Theater. After returning home, Harry met Maxine Axelson, and they were Cemetery, Stanwood. Memorial service was at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, Stanwood. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.

RUTH A. PEDERSEN
Ruth Alma Pedersen born to Iver and Anna Strand April 18, 1924.
She was preceded in married James R. Pedersen Sept. 14, 1946, at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Stanwood. James died Oct. 4, 2002 at home, after a three-year battle with cancer.
He was married Patty Preston in July of 1986. He was in computer sales, did house painting and owned and operated the North Creek Tavern.
He enjoyed carpentry and gardening.
Darrell is survived by his wife, Patty (Preston) Prentice of the family home; sons, Terry (Dot) of Seattle, and Scott of France; daughter, Melissa (Justine) Snodgrass of Stanwood; brother, Terry of Bend, OR; sisters Gwen Thornton of Sequim, Darlene Tucker, Pat Lee of Bothell, and Linda Eastwood of Moses Lake; grandchildren, Veronica, Elizabeth and Jared. He was preceded in married in an everlasting covenant to his beloved Sharyn.
Preceded in Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stan-wood.

ANNA L. FARREY
Anna L. (Finn) Farrey, of Stanwood, and Post Mills, VT, born in Revere, MA and was a graduate of Revere High School. In 1929 she graduated from Worcester City Hospital School of Nursing as an R.N. with a bachelor’s degree in nursing. She was a decorated Second Lieutenant in World War II, serving as a nurse in the South Pacific.
Returning to Woburn after the war, she served as a visiting nurse and later as the public health nurse for many years. She instituted vacination and well-baby clinics for the first time in city history. She was a former PTA president at Wyman School, a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church, and a member of Mother Cabrini's Guild for Catholic Nurses.
She spent much of her retirement in Post Mills, VT, where she was active in many civic groups including trustee of the Peabody Li-brary, volunteer at Thetford Schools, and Ladies Benevolent Society. Mrs. Farrey traveled extensively throughout Europe and the Middle East. She was a life member of the American Legion.
She was predeceased by her husband, Charles Edward Farrey, a prominent local attorney and politician. She leaves her daughter, Elizabeth, of Agawam, MA; son, Edward Farrey and his wife Katie of Stanwood; brother, Donald Finn, of Melrose, MA; four grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
A wake and graveside service will be held in Woburn, MA. A memorial mass will be celebrated at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Stanwood Oct. 26, at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The American Heart Association or The Salvation Army.

SHIRLEY A. HOOD
Shirley Adams Hood was married in 1957, and raised seven children, three from Chuck's previous marriage and four of their own.
Shirley was an active woman. Besides raising seven children and acting as the neighborhood "taxi service" for the after-school activities of all her children and their friends, Shirley was an active member of the Stanwood Eagles Auxiliary. She served as auxiliary president in Stanwood many times and was named the Permanent Mother of the Stanwood Eagles Auxiliary. She was involved in the Eagles at the state level as a delegate to the state convention for many years, supporting her husband as he went through the state chairs in the Aerie, and helped with Eagle's youth conventions and sports leagues, among other activities. She was also a member of the American Legion.
No story about Shirley would be complete without mentioning her love for sports. She was an avid Washington State University sports fan and Seattle Mariners fan. She was the only freshman on the Washington State College women's field hockey team during her college years. She was an advocate for youth activities and played an integral part in starting the girls’ softball program in Stanwood. She also found time to bowl on the Stanwood Eagles bowling team for many years.
Shirley is survived by six children, Jerry and Rose Hood of Stanwood, Wendy and Bill Olson of Sequim, Greg and Joan Hood of Stanwood, Randy Hood of Camano Island, Maureen Hood of Maryland, and Kathy Floe of Arlington; 18 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren. Shirley's husband, Chuck; their son, Gaylen; and Shirley's brother, Earl R. Adams, Jr. have already preceded her in Cemetery, Stanwood.

MEMORIAL P.F.C. RON LUNDE
To Ron, Nine years ago you left us, we've missed you every day. Your memory is still as clear as, the day you went away. Love from your family, Mom (Iris Cotton) Floyd Cotton Bonnie and Byron Lunde Carmen Lunde Darlene Johnson

The Flaming Torch
The men who jump alone
carry all the hopes of the folks back home,
with tattered wings
upon their chest,
as the pathfinders, they are the best.
They are not the men
of the Green Beret,
they are the black hats all the way!
They got the horses
they never rode,
these are the men who stand alone.
With flaming torch, day or night,
these are the men
who jump and fight!
First cavalry choppers, in the night,
depend upon their guiding light.
Many a man owes
his life to the men,
of the flaming light.
Whenever a chopper touches down,
there is a black hat on the ground.
First to come and last to leave,
these are the pathfinders on the L.Z.
-- By Cpl. Mike Oberin
P.F.C. Ron Lunde 

PEARL J. MARSTROM
Pearl J. Marstrom, 72, of Manson born Aug. 21, 1930, at Sparta, Georgia, the daughter of Lindsey and Evelyn (Cadle) Askew. Pearl attended school there and moved with her family to Washington when she was 13.
She death by her parents.

ROBERT L. NELSON
Robert (Bob) L. Nelson, 66, of Camano Island born in Thief River Falls, MN, Sept. 18, 1936 to parents Ole J. and Vivian D. Nelson. He and his family moved to Bellingham, when he was 8 years old. He graduated from Bellingham High School in 1955. During his high school years, he met and fell in love with Loretta Forbes from Lynden, whom he died Oct. 4, 2002. He was death by his parents and one daughter, Sherrie Lynn. Miles is survived by his wife, Sharyn; daughter, Sheryl; son, Miles Peck, Jr.; granddaughter, Shelby; and grandsons, Cameron and Miles, III; brothers, Leslie and wife Linda Peck, W. Bud Peck and wife Gladys; nieces, Karan Messer, Kimberly Powell, Crystal Brooks and Nichole Powell; nephews, Gregory Peck, Leslie Peck, Jr., Stephen Powell and Nicholas Powell.
Miles served in the Army in Alaskan Communications. He was a truck driver and then worked in refinery maintenance until his retirement. He enjoyed hunting and fishing until his passion for horses and long-distance endurance races took place. He loved being with Sharyn in all his pursuits and spent his life loving and giving to others at all opportunities. His loving smile and quick jokes made him a beloved friend to many, always quick with kind words and help when needed. He will be remembered always! Graveside services were Monday at Fir-Conway died Oct. 4, 2002 at home, after a three-year battle with cancer.
He was married Patty Preston in July of 1986. He was in computer sales, did house painting and owned and operated the North Creek Tavern.
He enjoyed carpentry and gardening. Darrell is survived by his wife, Patty (Preston) Prentice of the family home; sons, Terry (Dot) of Seattle, and Scott of France; daughter, Melissa (Justine) Snodgrass of Stanwood; brother, Terry of Bend, OR; sisters Gwen Thornton of Sequim, Darlene Tucker, Pat Lee of Bothell, and Linda Eastwood of Moses Lake; grandchildren, Veronica, Elizabeth and Jared.
He was preceded in passed away peacefully at home in Stanwood after an extended illness, surrounded by her loving family, on Sept. 29, 2002. She was married Dayton J. "Bud" Dadisman on March 20, 1937 and retired from Downs Portrait Studio. Mrs. Dadisman was a life-time member of North-Mar Church of the Christian & Missionary Alliance in Warren, where she taught Sunday School and participated in prayer and missions groups. Besides her church work, she served in the Gideons Auxiliary and volunteered for the Red Cross and the Trumbull County Board of Elections. Mrs. Dadisman and her husband also traveled extensively in North America, visiting all of the lower 48 states and several Canadian provinces. She moved to Stanwood in 1998 to be near her daughter and family.
Preceding her in interment following in the Dadisman family plot at Crown Hill Burial Park in Vienna, OH.
A memorial will be held Sun., Oct. 13, 3 p.m., at Island Baptist Church, Camano Island, with Pastor Rick Mitchell officiating. Memorials may be made to Skagit Hospice Foundation, P.O. Box 1376, Mount Vernon, WA 98273.
The family extends their thanks for the excellent care provided by Skagit Hospice in the past few months. The family would also like to thank everyone who assisted with Lois' care, visited, called sent cards and flowers, and prayed for her during her illnesses.

GLADYS C. CALVIN
Gladys C. Calvin, beloved mother and wife, went to be with the Lord Oct. 4, 2002, after a long battle with cancer.
Gladys enjoyed doing crafts and also loved bowling and camping with her family. She loved animals of all kinds and had many pet dogs and cats over her lifetime.
Gladys was a past member of the Birdsview Grange, where for 25 years, she held various offices and did a great deal of volunteer work for the Grange and the community at large. She also enjoyed visiting with and caring for her two grandsons.
Gladys leaves behind a loving husband of almost 61 years, William (Bill) Colvin; a daughter, Sharon Colvin; a son and daughter-in-law, Donald (Gene) and Jewell Colvin; two grandsons and grand-daughters-in-law, Raymond and Jennifer Colvin, and Steven and Heather Colvin.
At her request, there will be no service. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be sent to your favorite charity.

DONALD W. MELUM
Don "Swede" Walter Melum, died Sept. 29, 2002. Don died. He was a man of impressive stature and heart, who taught us many things, including how to die with courage and grace. He will be greatly missed.

SHIRLEY J. OLSON
Shirley Jean (Molt) Olson, 68, born in Everest, KS Oct. 6, 1933, to Julius Gustiv Molt and Golda May (Robertson) Molt. She was the fourth of nine children. The Molt family moved to Yakima Valley in 1946, and then settled in Carrolls, WA in 1947. Shirley graduated from Kelso High School in 1951. She had worked in the banking industry until her retirement in 1996.
Shirley death by her husband Ernest Olson; her parents; and one sister. A memorial service will be held at Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood, Fri., Oct. 11, 1 p.m.
Memorials can be made to Stanwood Eagles F.O.E. 3041 Cancer Fund, 6419 Pioneer Hwy., Stanwood, WA 98292, or Hospice of Snohomish County.

AUSTA SABO
died Sept. 16, 2002. At her request, there will be no services.

LINN R. EMRICH
In loving memory of our "Dad, " a man full of wisdom, kindness and generosity.
Linn was a thrill seeker. He loved being a pilot, soaring gliders, hot air ballooning, skydiving, pyrotechnics, jet skiing, scuba diving, dancing, sailing, campfires, whippets, and wild bird life. He was always proud of a well-groomed runway and operated the Issaquah Skyport for 27 years. He authored "The Complete Book of Sky Sports." Linn born on May 2, 1931, in Harvey, IL, the son of Russell and Helen Emrich.
When he was a young child, the family moved to Mercer Island, where he was raised. The family later moved to Issaquah. Linn graduated from the University of Washington with a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology. He worked for Pacific Northern Airlines and Pan American Airlines as a flight engineer. He also was a co-pilot for Alaska Airlines and served in the U.S. Air Force.
Linn moved to Camano Island in 1988, after a long battle trying to save the Issaquah airport from development. Linn is survived by his son, Thor of Camano Island; daughter, Shari L. (William) Madamba of Issaquah; one brother, Russell Emrich of Las Vegas, NV; two grandsons, Shawn and James of Issaquah; and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial will be held 11 a.m., Sat., Oct. 12, at Camano Chapel, 867 S. West Camano Dr., Camano Island. Following is an open invitation to join the family at Linn's Camano airstrip for a fly-in tribute, campfire, potluck, story-telling and parachute jumping. The family would like to give special thanks to family friend, Thor Olsen. His strength, tender caring, encouragement and unconditional love have touched every member of our family. Arrangements under the direction of Flintoft's Issaquah Funeral Home.

KENNETH LEMMON
Kenneth Lemmon (Ken), married Patsy Remsberg. His working career spanned several trades, but all included design, drafting, estimating, and quality control. He retired from Seattle Refrigeration in 1995.
He coached his sons in youth soccer in Mountlake Terrace for seven years, taking the team to state championship several times. Pat and Ken were active in church, teaching marriage ministries for several years. They traveled after retirement, enjoying many family campouts at different places and enjoyed taking grandkids with them.
Ken leaves his wife of 46 years, Patsy; sons, Greg of Phoenix, AZ, and Doug (Susie) of Gold Bar; daughter, Heidi Ramos of Arlington; seven grandchildren, Crystal, Mike, Kenny, Willy, Danny, Katie and Kevin; one brother; and numerous relatives and friends.
Services were held Tues., Sept. 24 at at Christian Family Center, Camano Island.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Snohomish County, Christian Family Center or Everett Gospel Mission. 

SAMUEL A. MESSER
Samuel Andrew (Sam) Messer, USMC, retired, was died Sept. 26, 2002, in Mount Vernon at the age of 98. He was the fourth of eight children of Louis A. and Elizabeth Messer.
Sam's early life was spent in Seattle, and at the age of nine, the family moved to Rolling Bay, on Bainbridge Island. They remained there until 1923, when the family returned to Seattle. Sam commuted by ferry to high school in Seattle.
On Dec. 28, 1924, he went to a party at the church and saw the "cutest little chick I'd seen in quite awhile" sitting with his sister Grace. Her name was Ida Schmidt. Ida noticed him and asked Grace if she knew who that "good looking fellow" was. They died April 22, 2002, just nine days short of their 76th anniversary.
Sam had several passions in his life: Ida, his girls, and the Marine Corps. He was a Marine for 32 years, but because "once a Marine, always a Marine, " he was one until his death by his parents; two brothers; three sisters; daughter, June Walbridge, and great-grandson, Michael A. Ritchie. The years of Sam's life were long and full of life, love, and honor. We're very proud to have been his daughters. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m., Sat., Oct. 5, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Stanwood. Cremation by Evergreen-Washelli, Seattle.

MERLE J. YOUNGQUIST
Merle John Youngquist, 80, lifelong Mount Vernon resident, born Feb. 26, 1922, at Rowley Hospital in Mount Vernon. Merle attended Harmony School on the west side and graduated from Mount Vernon Union High School in 1940. During World War II, "the twins" served with the US Army Air Corps in France. Merle returned to Mount Vernon after the war, where he worked at Northern Freight Lines, the family business that he, his twin brother, and his father founded. Later, Merle operated M&M Hauling with Marvin and also drove for the Stokely-VanCamp Company. The twins returned to Northern Freight Lines in the early 1960s.
Merle was a professional truck driver all his life. In 1986, he and his two sons, Brian and Brad, began operating Northern Lime Co., which supplied agricultural limestone to western Washington. On May 2, 1947, Merle married in Mount Vernon and had three children. They lived at their home on West Parkway Dr. for many years, until moving to the Bridge Assisted Living facility in 1998. Merle enjoyed travel-trailer camping, and he and Louise were avid members of the Good Sam Club. They made several extended trips to the Southwest. Merle loved spending time at the couple's beach house on Camano Island and at their Keystone property, where he enjoyed barbecuing salmon, and entertaining family and friends. Merle had an affinity for baseball and was a great and loyal Mariners fan.
Merle's unfailing cheerfulness, kindness, and generosity have earned him a permanent place in the hearts of his family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Louise; a daughter and son-in-law, Sandy and Gary Stewart of Conway; two sons and daughters-in-law, Brian and Christy Youngquist of Anacortes, and Brad and Robin Youngquist of Ferndale; two sisters-in-law, Evelyn Youngquist of Burlington, and Daralene Youngquist of Mount Vernon; an aunt, Nellie Youngquist of Bellevue; two nieces, Deann (Curtis) Johnson of LaConner, and Donna Sue (George) Tenborg of Mount Vernon; three nephews, Mike (Jean) Youngquist and David Youngquist of Mount Vernon, and Larry (Sandi) Youngquist of Sammamish; and five grandchildren, Carrie Youngquist, Matt (Karen) Stewart, Alyssa Stewart, Evan Youngquist, and Emma Youngquist. He was preceded in died suddenly at his residence on Camano Island. Bruce was born Aug. 28, 1931, in Forest Grove, OR to parents Albert E. Hall and Ella C. (Bell) Hall. Jim fought a lenghty and heroic battle with heart disease. During the last week of his life, family and friends surrounded him 24 hours a day at his home on Camano Island. His final day, Jim lay in a coma, still displaying an unbelievable will to live. Moments after his 3-year-old grandson, Hunter, arrived at his home and gave his Papa a gentle kiss, Jim got a tear in his eye and finally felt his work here was complete, and he went to be with our Father in Heaven Fri., Sept. 20, 2002.
Jim attended grade school in Hamilton and graduated from Sedro-Woolley High School in 1949. During his high school years, he was very active in the Sedro-Woolley sports program, especially boxing and pole-vaulting, earning numerous sports awards.
After high school, Jim attended Western Washington University for two years, until he entered the Air Force in 1952. During his three years of service as a staff sergeant in the Korean War, Jim was stationed in England, where he created war plans for the cold war with the Soviet Union. Upon his discharge, he returned to Western. He was a four-year letterman, and in 1957, earned his BA degree in teaching and business administration.
Jim passed away peacefully July 11, 2002, joining his beloved wife Claudia, whom he courted throughout their 57 years of marriage. He was a quiet, generous and loving man for whom family was the highest priority. Emmett ("Grandpa Honey") enjoyed fishing, beekeeping, gardening and traveling. He never missed the opportunity to tell others he loved them.
Emmett joined the U.S. Marines in 1940 and was First Sergeant with the 9th Amphibian Tractor Battalion during the invasion of Okinawa in WWII, where he received the Presidential Unit Citation. He served bravely and faithfully.
Humbly, he did not consider himself a hero. Emmett once said he willed himself to survive the war for his wife and children. In doing so, he was an inspiration to many and will always be a hero to his family. Emmett was passed away Sept. 5, 2002, in Tacoma. He was death by his wife of 34 years, Genevieve "Tootie" Britsch Quande; his parents; and his sisters, Helen, Grace and Peggy. He will be greatly missed by his children, Stan Jr. (Toni) Quande, Duane (Mary) Quande and Patti (George) Holmgren; grandchildren, Travis and Terra Holmgen and Jeff and Ashley Quande; sister Irene Amundson; companion of many years, Elly Coulter; and extended family and numerous friends.
Stanley was confirmed at Conway Lutheran Church, which his father helped build, and graduated from Mount Vernon High School, where he became a national FFA livestock judge. He attended Skagit Valley Community College and worked summers in Alaska, owned and operated poultry farms, and worked for Boeing and Sears in Seattle and Spokane. Stanley was self-employed for many years and spent the last 30 years building South Seattle's Ye Olde Furniture Corral into a successful antique business.
Until illness curtailed his activities, he was a devoted sports fan, loved to travel and dig clams at the ocean, and played bridge, becoming a duplicate bridge Life Master in 1995. A memorial service were held Thurs., Sept. 12, at Washington Memorial Park at SeaTac.
For those desiring to remember Stanley through memorial gifts, the family suggests Franciscan Hospice, whose loving care was invaluable: 3901 S. Fife, Tacoma, WA.

WALLACE E. RANDALL
Wallace Eugene Randall, 82, of Eagle River, AK, born Feb. 3, 1920, in Atwood, IL and raised in Sullivan, IN. He was a graduate of Gershmeyer Tech High School in Terre Haute, IN. In 1942 he death by his son, Brent Randall; his mother Cynthia Carey; his father Clarence Randall; and his stepfather Jacob Carey. born Jan. 1, 1909, in Messena, Iowa. He went to rejoin his wife Linnea Genevive Sept. 8, 2002, from his Camano Island home in the presence of family, succumbing to lymphomic cancer at age 93. Charles is survived by his sister Mora; his four children, Tom, Bob, Chuck and Christine; and literally dozens of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and great-grandchildren, including those he adopted in his heart as his own,
which he did often. The friends he left behind could not be counted by men.
Charles embraced his full life and his fellow man. He lavished people in love, charity and camaraderie, and was rich in the treasure of reciprocated love. He truly was a saint among men, and was the rock that everyone leaned on, even at the end, when he was more concerned for the emotional well-being of those who grieved his dying than for his own diminishing days. A testament to his kindness and goodness, people came from all over the United States to say good-bye to him before he went home. He will be missed by everyone of us who new him, and we all are better people for having known him.

JUANITA E. WILLIAMS
Juanita Ellen Williams, 81, June 21, 1921 -- Sept. 16, 2002. Loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother.
Juanita is survived by son Dennis; granddaughters Debbie, Jennifer and Dayle; great-grandchildren Kristina Rock, Justin, Bren, Chenoa, Riley and Liam.
Juanita was preceded by husband Dale J. Williams, who went to be with the Lord Sept. 19, 2002, at Warm Beach Healthcare Center in Stanwood, WA. He was 89. He was Cemetery in Seattle. A memorial service will be held at First Free Methodist Church, 3200 Third Ave. West, Seattle, Thurs., Sept. 26 at 2 p.m. Memorials may be sent to the First Free Methodist Church, Seattle. 

WILLIAM M. KOHLER
William M. Kohler went to be with the Spirits on Aug. 17, at the age of 49 years. William was passed away Sun., Sept. 15, 2002 at Skagit Valley Hospital following a brief illness. He was married Emma Thorsen to which a son Alvin was married Agnes Danielson. His parents preceded him in Cemetery, Stanwood. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.

WILLARD R. EVANS
Willard Robert Evans, 91, long-time Anacortes businessman, born on Aug. 8, 1911 in Stanwood, WA where he was raised and attended school, graduating from Stanwood High School. He attended Skagit Valley College where he met his wife of 64 years, Bernice Dollie Dybbro. They were death by his sister Wanda in 1994 and is survived by his wife Bernice at the family home; a daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and John Howell of Pullman, two sons and daughters-in-law, Bob and Joanne Evans and Paul and Connie Evans, all of Anacortes; eight grandchildren and their spouses, Krystal and Todd Flack of Moscow, ID, Andrew and Andrea Howell of Pullman, WA, Rob and Karen Evans, Derek and Ellen Evans of Anacortes, David and Ariana Evans, Paul and Karen Evans of Mount Vernon, Mark and Jodi Evans of Bow and Joy and Brad Gallahar of Burlington; a cousin, Shirley Magner of Camano Island and 17 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Sept. 14, at Anacortes First Baptist Church with Cemetery under the direction of Evans Funeral Chapel in Anacortes.

Memorials are suggested to Youth Dynamics, P.O. Box 486, Burlington, WA 98233; or Anacortes First Baptist Church Building Fund, 2717 J Ave., Anacortes, WA 98221; or to Logos School, c/o Assoc. of Classical and Christian Schools, P.O. Box 9741, Moscow, ID 83843.

ROLLAND MARCOTT
Rolland "Ron" Raymond Marcott, a Camano Island resident since 1978, born Nov. 6, 1914 in Dorothy, MN to Phillip and Anna Marcott. At age 17 Ron Left Minnesota and settled in Washington state where he worked in the food industry in such positions as a chef, restaurant management and business owner. Ron's last job was as the chief steward in charge of feeding all of the prisoners in the city and county jails for King County until retiring in 1978.

Ron was preceded in born April 8, 1912, and death by his son, Gary; four brothers, Ole, Anton, Ed, Albert; three sisters, Ann Jenny, Martha Breimo, and Nora Willis.

He went to Ketchikan, AK as a young man for a number of summers for the salmon fishing season, then was employed by Summit Timber until retiring. He spent many happy years at his Oso home, and enjoyed camping, fishing and hunting in the surrounding mountains and the "Stilly" River. At his request, there will be no services. Family and friends gathered for a potluck at the Oso Firehall Sat., Sept. 7 at noon.

CHARLES B. PARRISH
Charles Boyd Parrish was passed away Aug. 31, 2002.

Charles retired from farming in 1969, and moved to Stanwood to work for the Stanwood School District for many years. He leaves a loving wife of 65 years, Doris; son Jim (Sylvia) of Stanwood; daughter Judy (Jack Webster) of Mount Vernon; grandchildren, Brian and Bradley Parrish, Matt, Nicholas and Jennifer Myers and Jeff Webster, all of Mount Vernon; sisters, Edna (Cliff Countryman), Elma (Asa Mills), both of St. John, WA; numerous nieces and nephews, all of the Spokane area. He was preceded in Interment at Anderson death. Her brothers Bob and Gary reside in Portland and Seattle.

After graduation from the University of Portland, she began her business career as a ticket agent for United Airlines, followed by a 30-year association as associate broker with Sam Gotter Realty in Tigard, OR. She will be remembered by the many friends she made assisting with her mother’s holiday gift shop and mail order business on Bull Mountain in Tigard. Ginny was always first to volunteer on community committees and fund drives.

She was a life-long member of First Baptist Church in Portland, secretary and treasurer of Tigard Little League and for many years, before becoming in need herself, was a board member of the Portland Chapter of Multiple
Sclerosis Society. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, Camano Island Thurs., Sept. 19, at 2:30 p.m. An earlier memorial service was held in Portland, OR on Sept. 5. Remembrances may be made in her name to St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, Camano Island, WA 98292, or First Baptist Church, Portland, OR 97209, or the Multiple Sclerosis Society.

BENTON M. CLAY
Benton McCabe Clay born March 30, 1919 in Arlington, CO to Mary McCabe and Mark Clay. He death by three brothers; one sister; and a son, Benton M. Clay, Jr. (Bud).

Military graveside services will be performed in Tahoma National passed away during the early morning hours of August 29, 2002 with Dolores, his loving wife of 52 years, by his side. death by brother, Neil Hansen; grandson, Jim Newell; and his beloved Heidi, loyal companion who was his shadow for many years. We will all miss him very much. Many thanks to the staff of Country Villa for all their support and love during the last seven months.

At his request, there will be no service. Memorials can be sent to the Rotary Club of Arlington Scholarship Foundation, PO Box 3592, Arlington, WA 98223, Washington State University, or a charity of your choice.

AXEL TENGELIN
Axel Tengelin, beloved husband and father, born in Bergsjo, Sweden Oct. 2, 1911, to Johan Tengelin and Elizabeth Henning Tengelin. He emigrated to Stanwood in 1928, at the age of 17 to live with his uncle, Peter Henning, Sr. On March 2, 1940, Axel Cemetery, followed by a memorial service, 2 p.m., at the Josephine Sunset Home chapel, 9901 - 272nd Pl. NW, Stanwood. Memorials may be made to Josephine Sunset Home or Providence Hospice. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.

MARGUERITE ANDERSON
Marguerite Anderson, 87, of College Place, WA, born May 16, 1915 in Everett to Hjalmer and Jennie Peterson Johnson. She graduated from Everett High School in 1933. She death by her parents, two sisters and her husband Warren May 10.

Viewing will be Tuesday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Mountain View Funeral Chapel, 1551 Dalles Military Rd., Walla Walla, WA 99362. Memorial service will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. at College Place Village Seventh-day Advent-ist Church, 715 SE 12th St., College Place, with Walt Meske officiating. Graveside service will be at Cedarhome died instantly Mon., Aug. 12, 2002, after being struck by a motorist as he was working alongside Highway 18 for state transportation. He leaves his devoted mother, Genevieve Baardson, and two daughters, Heide Van Putten of Spokane and Shannon Taitano of Enumclaw and spouses; two aunts
and uncles, Dorothy Myers, Winnie and Bob Andrews of Stanwood, Wilbur Willis of Missouri and Ed Willis of Seattle and their spouses; several cousins and many friends. The family wishes to thank the state transportation and crew and friends and everyone who gave their time to help his mother.

ARDIS A. CANNON
Ardis A. Cannon, 94, born April 19, 1908, in Stratford, NJ. She was preceded in Interment at Greenacres in Ferndale. A gathering followed Mon., Aug. 26. 

MONA FLATRAY
Mona Flatray, 76, Cemetery in Denver, CO. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to a favorite charity. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.

PALMER J. JOHNSON
Palmer J. Johnson, 54, of Everett death by his father, Palmer, Sr., and his mother, Delta. Funeral services were Mon., Aug. 19 at Purdy and Walters at Floral Hills in Lynnwood.

LOUISE M. LARKIN
Louise Morrell Larkin ended her earthly journey and returned home to the Lord Aug. 14, 2002, after suffering a stroke. She was born to Edward and Emily (Taylor) Morrell. She attended school in Kearny, NJ, graduated from high school and entered the workforce as a secretary for an insurance firm. She born while living in North Arlington.

Louise was active in First Methodist Church's women's society and served as president of the Parent Teacher Association at Woodrow Wilson School. She initiated the bicycle safety program there and produced a Fun Fair at the school to raise money for school improvement projects. She loved to play bridge and met monthly with her bridge club. She was also competitive at bowling and golf. In 1954 Louise moved with her family to Minneapolis, MN, when her husband's job transferred them there. They settled in Edina, MN, where she lived for 45 years. A third child, Edward (Ted), was death by her parents; sisters, Edna Morrell and Ethel Morrell Burckett and husband Alfred R.W. Larkin. Louise leaves her three children and spouses, Judith and Robert Burkhart of Stanwood; David and Merry Larkin of Waupun, WI and Edward (Ted) and Karen Larkin of Edina, MN; three grandchildren, John Larkin of Waupun, WI, Jed (wife, Beth) Larkin of Minneapolis, MN, and Kaylee Larkin of Edina, MN; two nieces, Phyllis Burckett Ulicny (husband, Walter) of Summit, NJ and Gail Burckett Brandt (husband, Bill) of Laguna Hills, CA. She was looking forward to her first great-grandchild, Julia Elizabeth Larkin, who is being adopted from Guatemala.

Memorial services will be held in Beachwood Lounge at Warm Beach Senior Community in Stanwood Wed., Aug. 28 at 1 p.m., and at Good Samaritan United Methodist Church, Edina, MN, Sept. 8 at 2 p.m. passed away Aug. 19, 2002. He was married and raised his family in Stanwood, where he worked for Stokley Van Camp in their field department for eight years and farmed until his retirement in 1977.

He was a lifetime member and past Master of Camanio Lodge No. 19 F&AM Stanwood, and served 18 years as fire commissioner for Fire Protection District #14 of Snohomish County. He loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He always looked forward to going salmon fishing, and took great care in maintaining his boats.

He is survived by his daughters, E. Gail Davis and Bobbi Jean Remmem; two grandchildren, Keith and Nicole Remmem; and two great-grandchildren, Kristal Marie and Kelly Renne; sisters, Louise Heath and Ann Scott. Gerhard was preceded in Cemetery, Stanwood. Many thanks to Gilbertson Funeral Home for their guidance, service and direction, Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, Pastor Don Brekhus and the Ladies Circle.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Skagit County, a favorite church or charity. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.

BRUCE W. KOLLMAR
Bruce W. Kollmar left this world to be with his Lord Dec. 21, 2002.

He was a bright spot in the lives of many, making a lasting and significant impact on others. How do we sum up his life on just a piece of paper? To begin with, Bruce was died, followed by the family home burning to the ground at the Christmas holidays. His mother decided to stay on, managing their asparagus farm with much help from her children.

Following his graduation from Sunnyside High School in 1946, he enlisted in the Air Force and played in the 724th Air Force Band at Mather Field, Sacramento, CA. After three years there, he attended Central Washington College of Education on the G.I. Bill, graduating in 1953 with a BA in music education.

His first teaching assignment was in the Brewster School District, where he taught music for four years, then moved his family to Stanwood in 1957. From then on, students from elementary to high school in Stanwood received an excellent and well-grounded musical education.

Bruce retired in June 1983, and a scant three months later, had unexpected heart bypass surgery. Seven years later, he had a second bypass surgery. Nevertheless, his hobbies, besides music, included fly-fishing, hiking, canoeing and chopping wood! Some of the part-time jobs he had during his teaching career might surprise former students: commercial pilot, flight instructor, pulling glider planes, licensed funeral director/ambulance driver, and commercial fishing at Neah Bay for five summers. He's always played bass in various dance bands and directed the Stanwood-Camano Chorale for 25 years, until retiring so that he could sing in it. He also directed the Stanwood United Methodist Church choir for 40 years. He and his wife, Inez, shared a mutual love of fly fishing in the high mountain lakes of Canada, as well as music and travel.

Music was such a big part of his life, playing tuba and bass guitar in various groups such as Skagit Community Band, Reeds 'N Rhythm, Don's Melodians, etc., yet Bruce still found time to volunteer for several years in the MOPS program, caring for the little ones, as well as helping out neighbors and friends.

Bruce will be greatly missed by his wife, Inez, and family: Ben (Gay) Kollmar of Amarillo, TX, Yvonne (Dan) Allen of Concrete, WA, Kathleen (Don) Wadland of Mount Vernon, WA, Rob (Donna) Kollmar of Bozeman, MT, Brad (Salli) Beckmann of Cashmere, WA, Eric Beckmann of Bellingham, WA, Karen (Scott) Bates of Camano Island; 15 grand-children; one great-grandchild; and a sister, Anne (Marty) Drollinger of Grandview, WA; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will be held Fri., Jan. 3rd, 1 p.m., at Warm Beach Free Methodist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hope Heart Institute in Seattle, or to fund a musical instrument scholarship at Stanwood High School. Information will be available at the memorial for those who wish specifics regarding memorials.

THELMA M. LUND
Longtime island resident, Thelma Marie Lund, age 84, born July 13, 1918, in Snohomish County, the daughter of Olaf and Kari (Robertson) Nordahl. Thelma graduated from Mt. Vernon High School, and on Dec. 1, 1940, she Cemetery, Seattle. Her family wishes to express their thanks to Thelma's many friends in the church community who gave her support in the last years of her life. Remembrances in Thelma's name may be made to Port Madison Lutheran Church, P.O. BOX 4787, Rolling Bay, WA 98061-0787. Arrangements under the direction of Kass Funeral Home, Bainbridge Island.

DONALD C. FITCH
Donald "Don" Curtis Fitch, 75, born Aug. 21, 1927, in Everett. He moved with his family to Camano Island at the age of 13 and graduated from Lincoln High. He enlisted at the age of 17 in the Navy and served in both World War II and the Korean conflict.

He met his wife Jeanne at West Coast Telephone Company (Verizon) and death. We are certain that Dad knew his job on earth to his family was completed and he left this world to be reunited with his beloved Jeanne for all eternity. Until we are all together again, we will always remember how you loved us. We will miss and think of you every day, Dad and Mom. We love you.

He leaves behind his loving daughters and sons-in-law, Lori and Howard Wilson of Stanwood, Shelley and Sam Brotherton of Everett; brother and sister-in-law, Ken and June Fitch of Camano Island; sister-in-law, Marna Fitch of Stanwood; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Kathy and Vince Macoleni of Everett; his adored grandchildren, Shelby and Sam Wilson and Kyle Brotherton; as well as many nieces, nephews, aunts, cousins and extended family.

Don was preceded in died suddenly Dec. 21, 2002, while visiting family in Virginia.

He was Cemetery, Stanwood. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.

LESLIE McCAMONT
Leslie S. "Dugan" McCamont (Jennings) of Stanwood born to John and Joanne McCamont in Vallejo, CA July 26, 1957. She graduated from Lake Washington High School in Seattle.

Dugan moved to the Stanwood area in 1991 from Auburn. She became a very active member of parent organizations at her daughters’ schools, Stanwood Co-op Pre-school, Church Creek and Cedarhome elementary schools and Stanwood Middle School. She was a musician and enjoyed animals. She devoted herself to community improvements in the Stanwood-Camano area.

Her life's occupation was being a devoted mother to Jessie and Eevin and a devoted wife to Glenn. Dugan will be missed dearly by her family and her wealth of friends.

She is survived by daughters, Jessie and Eevin; her mother, Joanne H. McCamont; sister, Robin McCamont; mother-in-law, Alice Jennings; brothers-in-law, Roy J. Jennings, Steven W. Jennings, Jeffery Jennings and Eric Jennings.

She was preceded in passed away Dec. 9, 2002, from complications following a heart attack.

He was married Patricia Jeanne Lybeck Nov. 29, 1947. Bill and Pat had just celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary.
Upon retiring from Sears Roebuck, they moved to Camano Island, where they have had 20 wonderful years with friends and family socializing, traveling and working on various activities in the community.

He is survived by his wife Patricia; son, William III; daughter, Kathryn Erickson and her husband Joe; three wonderful grandchildren, Michael and Lisa Erickson and August Van Almkerk; sister, Ida Neubert of Rochester, NY; and several nieces and nephews.

He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. A memorial service will be held Wed., Dec. 18 at 3 p.m. at St. Aidan's Episcopal Church, Camano Island. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that remembrances be made to Stanwood Lions Scholarship Fund or the Stanwood Lions Sight and Hearing Foundation, P.O. Box 1211, Stanwood, WA 98292.

JEAN E. ARNOLD
Jean E. Arnold, age 87, passed away Sun., Dec. 1, 2002, in Spokane.

She is survived by her son, Allen Arnold of Spokane; daughter, Dawn and Norman Anselmo of Spokane; brother, Webster Heine of NH; sisters, Rosmary Sharp and Doris Wolfgang, both of PA; sisters-in-law, Betty Heine of PA and Catherine Helwig of Chelan; numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in passed away Sat., Nov. 30, 2002 at Skagit Valley Hospital.

She was married Albert Egbers in 1951; the union lasted 20 years. She was part of the family farming business while raising three sons. She later worked at Image Hair Design in Mount Vernon, which she later looked back on as some of the happiest times in her life. She also enjoyed attending dances at Hillcrest Park with her special friend, Gus Erickson.

She had a generous spirit and was filled with laughter. Be it family, friends or strangers, she would brighten the day of anyone who crossed her path. Dona had a very special relationship with each and every one of her family members that will be greatly missed but never forgotten.

She is survived by her three sons and their spouses, Mike and Merrile Egbers of Mount Vernon, Steve and Pam Egbers of LaConner and Russ and Cathy Egbers of Mount Vernon; three sisters, Norma Allquist, Shirley Novotany and Irene Kittelson, all of Mount Vernon; grandchildren, Marlo Metcalf, Tracie Redfield, Adrienne Egbers, Jake Egbers and Valery Egbers; nine great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Dona's life was held Sat., Dec. 7, from 3 to 5 p.m. at Hillcrest Park Lodge, Mount Vernon. Cremation was conducted at Hawthorne Memorial Park under the direction of Hawthorne Funeral Home and Crematory. Memorials are suggested to McLean Fire Department or Children's Hospital. 

MARVIN V. RISE
Marvin V. Rise, 79, born in Molson, WA May 24, 1923, and raised in Stanwood. He was one of nine children married Helen Gates of Mt. Vernon, his wife of 25 years. Together they raised four children in Stanwood. He retired from the US Postal Service, Stanwood office, after 25 years. He was death by his wife, Elizabeth Rise; son, James Rise; son-in-law, Ed Mason; brothers, Oscar and Ivan; sisters, Len, Irene, Rena, Gladys and Evelyn. The family gives special thanks to Hospice of Snohomish County, Martha, Diane, Leanne, Lisa, Teresa and Bonnie; Sunrise Services, Pat C, Barbara; Amazing Grace AFH, Lettie, Steve, Betty and Jean, for their special and loving ways in taking care of Marvin. An extra special thanks to cousins Audrey, Doug, Karen and Palmer.

Dad, you will be missed by us all, but you are finally at rest, at peace, and free of pain. A gathering of family and friends will be Thurs., Dec. 12, at Stanwood Eagles, 4 to 6 p.m.

JOSEPH A. SCHULTZ
Joseph Andrew Schultz, 23, of Mount Vernon, born April 13, 1979, in Seattle. He grew up in Stanwood, was home schooled and was presently attending Skagit Valley College. He had worked for the past four years for Rkadia Fine Wood Furniture Inc., in Arlington. Joseph enjoyed music. He played the violin. He was an expert skydiver, and an accomplished snowboarder. He will be best remembered for his keen since of humor, his kind and gentle spirit, and he was a friend to many.

Joseph is survived by his parents, Donald and Mary Schultz, of Stanwood; sister and best friend, Manja Schultz of Arlington; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins; and his grandmother, Ella Larson of Stanwood.

Private family graveside services will be held in the Anderson passed away Nov. 29, 2002 in Edmonds, with his wife, Irene, and two children, Jerry and Joanie, at his side.
Harold was passed away on his 61st wedding anniversary.

He is survived by his wife, Irene; children, Jerry Stevenson of Edmonds, Joanie (Richard) Dwyer of Snohomish; two grandsons, Jarrett Stevenson of San Diego, CA, Darrin Dwyer of Newcastle, Australia; his sister, Evelyn Bjorling of Stanwood; and his brother, DeVere Stevenson of Mesa, AZ. Harold was a kind and caring man and was known for his wonderful sense of humor. He was loved and was a friend to all who met him. God blessed us with Harold's life, and we feel an enormous loss with his Funeral service was Fri., Dec. 6, at Beck's Funeral Home in Edmonds. Cemetery, Stanwood. Memorials may be given to Edmonds Aid Car Fund, 250 5th Ave. N., Edmonds, WA 98020, or to the charity of your choice.

GLORIA V. WIFLER
God called Gloria V. Wifler home Mon., Dec. 2, 2002.

She was married to Dale E. Wifler in 1982, at Summit Park Bible Church in Anacortes. Gloria was a devoted mother to Kristan and Chrystal Wifler.

She was sponsored by Team Missions in Korea and taught servicemen’s children while her husband was stationed there. Music and church were a big part of her life. She was baptized, later taught Sunday school and was a member of the choir at Summit Park Bible Church. Gloria and her sunny smile and caring nature will be deeply missed by all who loved her.

She was preceded in passed away at home Dec. 6, 2002, surrounded by her loving family.

married in Sacramento in 1944. Following the war, Esther and Harry settled in Everett, where they lived the remainder of their lives.

Esther enjoyed baking and gardening at home, and camping at Lake Alta with family for many years. A long-time member of Central Lutheran Church in Everett, Esther was a devout Christian, and thrived on providing comfort, care, and love to her family, friends, and everyone she met. Her lighthearted attitude toward life made Esther a joy to be around. Esther is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Evonne and Dennis Haskins (Everett); son and daughter-in-law, Roger and Janet Worrell (Anchorage). Her family also includes five grandchildren: Michael R. Haskins (Olympia), Christine Worrell (Anchorage), Jeffrey Haskins and wife Zoe (Everett), Timothy Haskins (Mukilteo), and Jessie Worrell (Anchorage). Esther also had two great-grandchildren, Jordan and Olivia. She is also survived by her loving sisters and brother-in-law, Bernice Westberg (Sumner) and Anna and Carl Haatveit (Everett).

Esther was preceded in Cemetery in Stanwood.

Memorials may be made in loving memory to Central Lutheran Church, or to Hospice of Snohomish County.

LAURETTA FITCH
Lauretta Jean "Jeanne" Fitch, 71, born Aug. 8, 1931, in Astoria, OR. She moved with her family to Everett and attended Immaculate Conception School and graduated from Everett High School. Jeanne had lived most her life in Everett, until moving to Stanwood five years ago.

She lived her life as a wonderful and dear wife, mother, daughter and sister. Jeanne was an especially creative person, involved in many different outlets of artistic mastery, not to mention her talents in the kitchen. She loved gatherings of family and friends served up with generous offerings of food, fun and love. Jeanne's exuberance for life will be missed by all.

She leaves behind her dear and beloved husband of 49 years, Don; loving daughters and sons-in-law, Lori and Howard Wilson of Stanwood, Shelley and Sam Brotherton of Everett; sister and brother-in-law, Kathy and Vince Macoleni of Everett; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Ken and June Fitch of Camano Island; sister-in-law Marna Fitch of Stanwood; and her adored grandchildren, Shelby and Sam Wilson and Kyle Brotherton; as well as many nieces, nephews, aunts, cousins and extended family.

She was preceded in passed away Nov. 17, 2002, in Arlington, with her children by her side.

She was married to Jack Anderson Oct. 6, 1938, and they had three children. She was a lifelong member of the Freeborn Lutheran Church. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and a friend to many.

She is survived by her daughter, Karen Hopper; son, Jerry (Bonnie) Anderson; grandchildren, Leanne Bromels, Jim Anderson, Julie Jefferson, Bill Fale, Jerad, Daren and Kerstin Anderson; five great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Alice Adolfson; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in Cemetery.

BYRON D. BOLYARD
Byron Dale Bolyard, 46, of Arlington, born Nov. 2, 1956, in Monroe. Dale had worked for Welco Lumber in Arlington for 20 years and had worked at Northstar Cold Storage in Stanwood for a couple of years. He enjoyed fishing, skydiving and golf. He leaves his father Kennith of Everett; mother, Jacquline of Montana; daughter, Kari Burkett, sons, Ken, Jr., Bob and Charles E.; sisters, Judy, Sue, Louise and Midge; grandchildren, Madison and Taylor; and numerous nieces and nephews.

'A memorial service will be held Sat., Nov. 30 at 4 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Later Day Saints, 795 Ell Rd., Camano Island. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.

EDITH L. CLAUSEN
Edith L. Clausen, 95, of Ferndale, WA born July 18, 1907, in Saskatchewan, Canada, in the town of Bradswell. Pre-high school years were spent on a Montana ranch west of Great Falls. She attended high school in Great Falls. After graduation, she entered The Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing. As a registered nurse, she moved to Seattle, where she spent the next 30 years of her life.

In 1930, Edith met and passed away. Edith raised the boys on her own for the next nine years. Edith and her sons continued to live in Seattle's Ballard District during this time.

In 1959 Edith passed away in 1985, after which time, she moved to Stanwood to be closer to family.

Edith remained in Stanwood until 1999, when she moved to Ferndale to live with her granddaughter, Julie Snowden and family. She remained there with Julie and her husband Chuck and her two great-grandsons, Danial and Keith, until her passed away Nov. 19, 2002, at his home on Camano Island, after a long respiratory illness.

He was married Lois Jacqueline (Jackie) Helm. After the war, Eldon completed college and worked as an electrician and an electrical engineer at Boeing in Wichita, KS. During his 35 years working for Boeing, Eldon worked in many locations throughout the country. In 1968 he transferred to Seattle.

He and Jackie had four children. He loved his family and enjoyed the times they spent together camping, fishing and boating, In 1980 he death by his first wife, Jackie; his two brothers, William and John; and his parents. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Dec. 5, at Camano Chapel, 867 S. West Camano Dr., Camano Island. Inurnment will be a private ceremony for the family.

The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to the staff of Skagit Hospice for their kind and compassionate care. Memorial contributions may be sent to Skagit Hospice, 2031 A Hospital Drive, Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284. 

GLADYS L. PAULSON
Gladys Lucille Paulson, 93, born Gladys L. Chase in La Crosse, Wisconsin on Feb. 24, 1909. She grew up, graduated from Central High School and mar-ried Ingolf Utrick Paulson, before moving to Vancouver in 1942. In Vancouver she worked as a secretary in the Naval Administra-tive Offices of Kaiser Shipyards; as secretary for the City of Vancouver; as office manager for Paulson Construction; secretary to a Real Estate broker; and as secretary to the Dean of Clark Community College.

Her volunteer activities were centered around helping others: The Friend-to-Friend Program; SW Washington Hospital Guild; the American Tinnitus Association; and when her children were in school, president of the PTA. Gladys was a member of The Sons of Norway; Toastmistresses Club; Vancouver Choraleers; the Book and Drama Club; and was involved in activities of the First United Methodist Church for many years.

Gladys was preceded in went to be with the Lord Nov. 20, 2002, one month before her 100th birthday.

Martha was passed away Mon., Nov. 19, 2002, following a valiant battle with cancer.

The oldest of five children, Richard, was married Shirley Joan Lowrie, now deceased, on March 20, 1959. They had three children, Tammy, David and Kelly, who all reside in Arkansas City, KS with their spouses Dawn and Bill, along with Richard’s cherished grandchildren, Seth, Nicholas, Courtney, Blythe, Megan, Tim, and great-granddaughter, Hadley Jo.

Richard gained the enjoyment of an extended family with his marriage to Anita Sains in February 1992. Anita's four children, Tim, Rick, Denise and Darrin, all reside in the Washington area, along with their children, Tara, Tyler, Tanner, Tandi, Jamie, Chris, Brianne, Ashley, Brandon, Rachel and Jordon. Richard also leaves behind many friends and family in Florence, AZ, where he and Anita spent their winter months during retirement.

Richard lived in the Minneapolis area until graduation from Anoka High School, after which he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. He was stationed at Sculthorpe AFB, England until his honorable discharge in July 1958. After his discharge, he moved to Arkansas City, KS, where he attended Cowley County Junior College, graduating in business. A long-time resident of Arkansas City, KS, Richard was self-employed for a number of years and also worked for the Santa Fe Railroad until he retired in 1986. After that, he was employed by Boeing in Wichita, KS and later transferred to Everett, WA to work on the 777 program as a manufacturing engineer. He retired from Boeing in March 1999.

Richard enjoyed life and the endless opportunities it presented for travel to numerous parts of the U.S., Europe and China. Always on the go, he loved outdoor activities of fishing and crabbing in the sound, ballooning in Boise, ID and playing golf wherever he traveled.

Memorial services were held Sat., Nov. 23 at Calvary Baptist Church in Everett, and in Arkansas City, KS, Nov. 30 at the First Presbyterian Church. Internment will be at Parker passed away Nov. 20, 2002, with his children beside him. He was married to Leana Wedekind, who Cemetery, Stanwood, with a reception following. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.

LORELLA BRANDT
1954 Twin City High School Graduate Lorella (Lori) M. (Parker, Christenson) Brandt, 66, of Riverside, WA, was killed Sat., Oct. 19, 2002, in a car accident near her home.

She was married James Christenson of Anacortes, and they had four children while living in Anacortes and Seattle. She later death by her father, Loren Parker; husbands, James Christenson and Frank Brandt. A memorial service was held at the Omak United Methodist Church Oct. 27, 2002. Donations in her memory can be made to KMBI radio station in Spokane.

BETTY LOU CORSON
Services for Betty Lou Corson will be held Dec. 16, 2 p.m., at Warm Beach Free Methodist Church in Stanwood, not Dec. 17, as previously stated in last week’s edition of the news.

LEO M. HOON
Leo M. Hoon of Merrill Gardens in Stanwood, born Jan. 17, 1914, to Joseph and Cora Hoon of Stanwood. He worked for Stokley’s as shop foreman in Burlington. He is survived by his cousin, Walter W. Hoon and family of Stanwood.

Cremation under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood. Private memorial service and burial at Anderson passed away Nov. 3, 2002, of natural causes, She is survived by her daughter Susan Burris; son Mike; four grandchildren, Michael and Jennifer Lien, and Portia and Chance Burris. Marjorie was preceded in died Nov. 2, 2002, at Mira Vista Convalescence Care Center in Mt. Vernon at the age of 84. He was married Doris Williams, his always willing and able helpmate in all his ventures from logging to operating the Scandia Health Food Store in Mt. Vernon from 1969 to 1979. In 1979, they sold the store and built their home in the Stanwood area, where they resided until they sold that place and moved to Mt. Vernon. Carl and Doris joined the Sons of Norway and the Vasa Solidaritet Lodge in Mt. Vernon in 1960, and in 1970, they joined the Harjedalsgillet. They were also members of the Swedish Institute in Minneapolis. They stayed in these and other organizations, until ill health forced Carl to retire.
Carl and Doris enjoyed traveling to Sweden many times to visit cousins and relations, and also traveled throughout the United States and Canada.

Carl is preceded in passed away Fri., Feb. 14, 2003, at the Skagit Valley Hospital. She was married Donald W. Coss in Stanwood. She worked at various restaurants, Weyerhaeuser and Boeing for three and a half years. She also owned and operated Hazel’s Sewing Shop in
Stanwood for 10 years.

In 1946, the couple and their family moved to the Mount Vernon area, living on the Hickox Road for a short time, then moving to Milltown in 1951, where she has resided since.

Survivors are two daughters, Patty and her husband Mike Walbrun of Camano Island, and Bonnie and her husband Harvey Schuch of Forks, WA; two sons, Bill Coss of Milltown and Ken Coss of Bullfrog, UT; two foster daughters, Bea and her husband Clay Waters of Everett, and Doris and her husband Duane Butler of Mount Vernon; and numerous grandchildren. She was preceded in Cemetery Tues., Feb. 18. Memorials may be given to a favorite charity. Arrangements are in the care of the Kern Funeral Home of Mount Vernon.

VERN L. HUFFMAN
Vern L. Huffman, 80, born July 4, 1922, in Wenatchee, the son of Charles and Nora Huffman. He earned degrees from McPherson College, Central Washington College and the University of Washington and enjoyed a career as a public school administrator in several Western Washington school districts. Vern was known by those who knew or worked with him as dedicated to children and his work, but also a character with a strong sense of humor, who enjoyed a good story or joke. Vern enjoyed woodworking, travel to Hawaii, and was devoted to his family.

He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Evelyn; his sister, Lucille Benson of Manchester, IN; brother and sister-in-law, Donald and Jean Huffman of Kent, WA; daughter, Connie Andrews of Anacortes; daughter and son-in-law, Cherry and John Sinema of Anacortes; son, John Huffman of LaConner; son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Nan Huffman of Snohomish; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Memorial services were held Sun., Feb. 23, 2 p.m., in the Beachwood Lounge at Warm Beach Senior Community, Stanwood. The family requests remembrances be directed to the American Heart Association or Warm Beach Senior Community. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.

ROY L. SUNDBERG
Roy L. Sundberg, 87, of Stanwood, born Dec. 15, 1915, in Cedarhome, WA. Preceding him in Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to Stanwood Senior Center or to the charity of your choice. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home.

L. PEARL WHEELER
Pearl Wheeler born a few miles south of Bowbells ND, Dec. 12, 1913. She attended schools there and became a teacher. After several years of teaching, she met and married life in North Dakota but moved to Washington in 1943. After Dan's return from WWII, they settled in Stanwood. They raised their family here and in Everett.

Pearl returned to Stanwood after Dan's death in 1980, and lived near her children, grandchildren and later great-grandchildren. She filled her days with flowers and gardening and continued her love of painting. She found many canvases for her painting including wood, rocks, saw blades, as well as traditional canvas. She learned to paint and fire many beautiful china pieces. Her crochet hook was seldom still, and she furnished all the family and many friends with lovely things.

Pearl was active the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, which she loved. She helped with treasurers’ duties for many years, both in Everett and Cedarhome. Pearl is survived by her daughter, Louise and son-in-law David Cheever; son, Len and wife Margaret in Stanwood; and daughter, Nadine Vining in Florida; eight grandchildren, Laura Carpenter, David Cheever, Mariann Faulkner, Sharon Christie, Michele Wheeler, Len Wheeler, Forrest Vining and Ryan Vining; also 12 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.

Pearl will be deeply missed by all. Memorial services were held at the Cedarhome Seventh-Day Adventist Church. 

DON K. ANABLE
Don K. Anable, formerly of Camano Island, passed peacefully away Feb. 6, 2003, at Evergreen Hospice Center in Kirkland. Don is survived by his wife of 57 years, Winona Anable; and children Marsha and Dwight.

A celebration of Don's life will be Feb. 22, 1-4 p.m., at Northshore Adult Day Center, Bothell Landing, Bothell.

EVELYN J. EIDE
Evelyn Johnna Eide, 95, of Camano Island, born Jan. 31, 1908 in Ruthton, MN to Christine and Viggo Jensen. Evelyn was baptized into the Christian faith and confirmed her faith in the saving grace of Jesus. She spent her childhood and school years in Tacoma and graduated with honors from Stadium High School in 1926. In 1930 she graduated cum laude from the college of Puget Sound with a Bachelor of Science. She was an active leader in college and was May Queen in her senior year.

Her early friendships in the community began when she taught at Stanwood High School. After five years of teaching, she Cemetery. A memorial service followed at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, Stanwood. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Skagit County or the charity of your choice. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.

PATRICIA J. BENNETT
Patricia Jean Bennett born in Akron, OH July 29, 1920. Patricia death in 1978.

She was employed as a social worker for Lorain County Family Services, Murray Ridge School and Methodist Retirement Home, all in Ohio. Patricia volunteered for Elyria Memorial Hospital in Ohio and Youth for Christ Ministry in Stanwood. She was a volunteer advocate for Lorain County Court, a 51-year member of First Presbyterian Church in Elyria, attended Warm Beach Free Methodist Church and was a resident of Warm Beach Senior Community in Stanwood.

She is survived by three daughters, Lee Ann Bennett of Attleboro, MA, Joan Foster of Aurora, OH, Patricia Kelley of Stanwood and four grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Feb. 8 in Elyria at the First Presbyterian Church. Memorials may be made to Warm Beach Health Care Center, 20420 Marine Dr., Stanwood, WA 98292.

VIOLET R. MERVYN
Violet Ross Mervyn of Camano Island born in Winthrop, MA, Nov. 10, 1914. Violet and her family resided in Wrangell, AK area for over 25 years before moving to Camano Island.

Her husband, Al Mervyn, Sr. of 38 years, preceded her in born June 27, 1910 in Manchester, OK. At the age of two, the family moved to Rocky Point on Camano Island. Of the eight children in her family, Carrie was the final surviving member. Carrie attended the one-room grade school at Rocky Point and went on to graduate from Stanwood High School. After graduation, Carrie became a secretary in Seattle. It was there at the Sons of Norway she met Thorstein Wang. The two wed on the Melvin and Elma Olson farm on Camano Island. The union produced their beloved daughter, Carol.

During World War II, there was a shortage of men in the workforce, so Carrie became the first female mail carrier and only mail carrier on Camano Island. To further help the war effort, Carrie attended the University of Washington and learned to identify enemy aircraft. She returned to Camano Island and organized teams of people to act as enemy aircraft spotters. Putting her years of experience in the retail industry to work, Carrie, along with her daughter Carol and son-in-law Jim Hall, purchased Huntington's Corner Grocery. Her 10 years at the store cemented Carrie in the hearts of the community. On the surface, Carrie sold goods at the store, but what she really provided was deep friendships, love, kindness and unending help to countless people in the community, many of whom considered her family. She had the distinction of having had the longest membership in the Utsalady Ladies Aid, for which she served several terms as president. Carrie was very active in the Democratic Party and a member of the Camano Island American Legion, as well as numerous other organizations.

Carrie is preceded in death marks the end of an era, but the joy she brought to all of us will live on in all of our hearts forever. Memorial service will be held at Gilbertson Funeral Home in Stanwood, Fri., Feb. 7, at 1 p.m. There will be a luncheon to share memories at Utsalady Ladies Aid Hall on Camano Island immediately following the memorial.

Memorials can be sent to Josephine Sunset Home in Stanwood or the Utsalady Ladies Aid on Camano Island. Directing Gilbertson funeral Home, Stanwood.

ALLEN H. ARNOLD
Allen H. Arnold, age 62, was passed away Jan. 22, 2003, in Spokane.

He is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Dawn R. and Norman P. Anselmo of Spokane; numerous nieces and nephews, uncles, cousins and friends around the United States.

Allen is preceded in passed away in 1982, and his mother, Jean E. Arnold, who born to William and Mattie Davis Jan. 18, 1914, in Maupin, OR, and her family moved to Orting, WA when Eunice was five. Eunice and her five brothers and sisters all graduated from Orting High School, and with the exception of John, lost in WWII, all attended Seattle Pacific College.

Eunice met her future husband Kenneth Dick while visiting her sister, Ruth Mitchell, in Omak, WA. Kenneth and Eunice were born in 1945. While in Omak, Eunice and Ken were active in the Omak Free Methodist Church, conducting Bible studies and youth activities in their home and church.

Eunice assisted Kenneth in building two dramatic rock walls for the church. One depicted Simon the Cyrene carrying the cross for Jesus and another the resurrection. Eunice and Kenneth worked together gathering and laying the rock. Conconully Camp was a place very dear to Eunice, and she and her husband spent many summers building, repairing and maintaining facilities there.

In 1979 Kenneth and Eunice moved to the Warm Beach Senior Community, where they were active in the community and helped landscape and maintain the campus grounds. They were active members of the Warm Beach Free Methodist Church. Eunice had a strong faith in God, was a wonderful helpmate to her husband Kenneth, a loving mother to her son Robert, and grandmother to Greg and Jeff.

She leaves her husband, Kenneth; her son, Robert (Carol); grandsons, Greg (Karen) Richardson, Jeff (Brianna) Richardson; her sister, Lois F. Morgan; and sisters-in-law, Dana Davis and Ruth Dick; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in Cemetery, Stanwood. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.

LINDA C. DUNCAN
Linda Cornelia Buriks Duncan born Feb. 15, 1913, in Indonesia, in the town of Pekalongan, Island Java, to parents Hendrik Buriks and Adriana Weeda, who were both married August (Gus) Hagers, a pilot with the Royal Australian Air Force, and in 1950, after the war, they settled in San Francisco, where Linda worked as a secretary for the Director of the Netherlands, Chamber of Commerce in San Francisco. When her husband was killed in an airplane accident in Oregon in 1952, Linda returned to Holland but remained a short time, returning to the United States. Her return brought her to Seattle, where she became the secretary for Mr. VanderSpek, the Netherlands Consul, and lived on his Bothell estate in her 30-foot trailer.

She left Seattle one year later and went to work for the Director of the Netherlands Trade Commission in Los Angeles. Linda lived in San Gabriel, where she met her future husband, Everett Burdette Duncan. She later worked at the Torrence, California Police Department, while Everett was building race cars for the Indianapolis Speedway at the Quincy Epperly Company in Gardena, CA. Linda was very proud that the cars were winners at the "Indy 500" and that the cars later were shown in automative shows in New York and Indianapolis.

After extensively traveling throughout Europe with Everett, they settled in Santa Rosa, CA in 1967, where Linda was hired by the Santa Rosa Junior College, working as a secretary for 12 years for Stan Anderson, chief of the Campus police. The happiest years of Linda's career were working for Stan in his role as director of the Criminal Justice Training Center at Los Guilucos.

Linda is survived by a sister, Audrey Buriks, the Netherlands; sisters-in-law, Bonnie Irwin of Kirkland, and Ila King of Camano Island; as well as several nieces and nephews; and close friend, Pat Meyers.

Linda will be remembered for her gentle spirit and love of nature and wildlife. At her request, there will be no service. She will be placed next to her husband, Everett Duncan, at Washelli-Evergreen in Seattle. At request of family, remembrances may be made to a favorite charity.

MARY HOFFMAN
Mary Alice (Merchant) Hoffman, passed away peacefully at her home in West Seattle, in the presence of family, Jan. 18, 2003. Seattle has been her home for the past 61 years. She was preceded in born Feb. 8, 1911, born Dec. 21, 1911, married Aug. 20, 1936. In 1938, they moved to Idaho where they farmed. In 1950 the family moved to Spokane. Leslie worked there as a typewriter mechanic. The couple retired to Warm Beach Senior Community in 1979 and lived there until their deaths.

Throughout their lives, family, friends and faith in God anchored them. They both loved to joke and have fun.

Leslie and Wilma are survived by children, Lavonne Cooper, Paul Kennicutt, Verna Rae Jeffery and Colleen Eppler; plus 13 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Memorial services will be held 2 p.m., Sun., Feb. 2 at Warm Beach Free Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Warm Beach Camp. 

JAMES E. LYNN, SR.
7/6/28 - 1/16/03
James (Jim) E. Lynn, Sr. of Stanwood/Camano Island born July 6, 1928 in Seattle, where he grew up and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1946. Jim joined the Army when he was 18 years old and was a World War II, Korean, and a Vietnam/Southeast Asia veteran, where he retired as a master sergeant after serving 22 years. Jim's last three years in the Army were spent as a chief advisor in Thailand for the Joint U.S. Military Group South East Asia.

Jim passing.

Jim loved to travel, spend time with his children and grandchildren, family and friends. When Jim was still in high school, he bought a lot on Camano Island next to his parents’ property and built a cabin on it. Jim had four children with his first wife Helen; then redeath by his grandson, Juddie R. Wildman; his parents, Robert J. Lynn and Harriet Lynn Maclaughlin; and first wife, Helen M. Lynn. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. A memorial service was held Jan. 25, at Camano Lutheran Church.

PATRICIA R. RIGGS
Patricia R. "Patti" Riggs, longtime resident of Snohomish County, born Oct. 16, 1952, in Cape Girardeau, MO, the daughter of Claude and Opal Young Riggs. Patti grew up in the Sedro-Woolley and Mount Vernon areas, attending school in Mount Vernon, until moving to Snohomish County 36 years ago. She worked as a confidential secretary for the Department of Social & Health Services in Everett for the past five years, and she will be
greatly missed by her co-workers.

Patti loved to collect pictures and angels and visit with family and friends, especially visiting Susie's mountain. She enjoyed flowers, nature, and the outdoors, and she especially loved to laugh and enjoy life.

Patti is survived by her daughters, Dawn Eastman and Claudia Kieselhorst, both of Mill Creek; a son, Troy Eidsmess and his wife Turi of Anacortes; five grandchildren, Michael and Ashley Eldred, Johnnathon Frey, and Caleb and Clarissa Eastman; two sisters, Sue and her husband, Les Williams of Sedro-Woolley, and Marjorie and her husband Jeff Haws of Arlington; a brother, Jerry and his wife, Dori Riggs of Stanwood; aunt and uncle, Lloyd and Shirley Young, and aunt, Ruth Young, all of Scott City, MO; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Services will be Tues., Jan. 28, 2 p.m., at Lemley Chapel, with pastor David Browning of Christ The King Church in Mount Vernon officiating. Cemetery. A reception will follow at the Eagles, located at the corner of Metcalf and Warner. Memorials are suggested to the Patti Riggs Benefit Fund, c/o Washington Mutual Bank at any branch.

You are invited to share your thoughts and memories of Patti by signing the online guest book at www.lemleychapel.com.

BERNARD V. BUCK
Bernard Vern Buck was died at home in Seattle, Jan. 14, 2003, after a courageous, lengthy battle with cancer.

He is survived by Janet, his wife of 46 years; two daughters, Melanie (Matthew) Whitehead of Shoreline, and Loralee (Michael) McMackin of San Jose, CA; three granddaughters, Jessica and Melissa Whitehead and Taylor McMackin; siblings, Virginia (Cliff) Robertson of Russell, KS, Marilee (Marv) McLaughlin of Medical Lake, Von (Judy) Buck of Colfax, Bob (Kerry) Buck of Yakima, and Betty (Dave) Ayres of Bellevue.

Bernie was graduated from Seattle Pacific College (University) in 1951. After graduation, he spent two years as a U.S. Marine during the Korean War. He taught at Los Angeles Pacific High School and College from 1953-1957, Seattle Pacific College (Univ.) from 1957-1964, and Shoreline Community College from 1964-1989.

A memorial service will be held 7 p.m., Tues., Jan. 21 at First Free Methodist Church, 3200 3rd Ave. West, in Seattle.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the World Missions Fund of the Free Methodist Church or Warm Beach Camp in Stanwood. His family expresses their gratitude to his Group Health Hospice team for the loving care he received, and especially for the many hours of compassionate concern given by his hospice nurse, Liz Huebner.

ROBERT A. McGUIRE
Robert A. McGuire born Jan. 23, 1930, to Frank and Ethel McGuire in Yakima, WA. He lived the majority of his life in Snohomish County. Robert and his wife Gladys were passed away Jan. 14, 2003, at a care center in Mount Vernon.

She was married to Elmer Johonson, who preceded her in married Clyde F. Moses. She was a member of the Washington State Federation of Garden Clubs through the Fir Conway Chapter, the Ladies Auxiliary to the V.F.W. Auxiliary #1561 and Stanwood Eagles #3041.

She is survived by her two sisters, Agnes Wagness of Salem, OR, and Inga Schultzick of Mountlake Terrace, WA; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in went to be with the Lord Jan. 13, 2003.

She was formerly of Everett. She was died Jan. 1, 2003. She leaves behind her husband, Ray; daughter, Desiree Fischer of Texas City, TX; and sons, John Steven, Mescalero, NM, and Charles Chadrick, Jr., of Corpus Christi, TX; her sister, Madelyn Poston; five brothers, Luther Bennett, Joe Bennett, John Bennett, Paul Bennett, Jr., and James Bennett; and six grandchildren.

A gathering will be held at a later date. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.

FRANKLIN D. JONES
Franklin D. "Butch" Jones, 65, of Camano Island, born Jan. 30, 1937 in Wellington, KS, the youngest of 10 children married Gwendolyn Hardiman June 13, 1955. He attended Wichita State College and the Harvard Business School.

In 1957 Frank went to work for the Boeing Co. in Wichita, KS, and in 1966, they moved to Bellevue, where he continued to work for Boeing. During their years in Bellevue, Frank was very active in coaching Little League and attending games. He was also an avid golfer and played on the Boeing league.

Frank retired from the Boeing Company in 1996, where he was the payroll manager for many years. Shortly thereafter, they moved to Camano Island, where he has stayed active in sports by watching, supporting and playing. He was a member of Camano Country Club and Camaloch Men’s Golf Club.

Frank will be remembered for being a kind and caring husband, father and friend. Frank is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, Gwen of Camano Island; sons Steve A. and wife Mary Jones of Bellevue, Scott M. and Carol Jones of Marysville and Martin B. and wife Stacy Jones of Kent; six brothers and sisters; brother-in-law Miles Hardiman of Aurora, CO; and numerous nieces, nephews, and many friends.

Frank was preceded in Cemetery, next to family members. Contributions may be made to Swedish Cancer Institute (for leukemia research), American Cancer Society, or Skagit Hospice. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.

EDYTHE M. DREILING
10/7/19 - 12/27/02
Edythe Maxine Dreiling, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away suddenly Dec. 21, 2002, while visiting family in Virginia.

Charlie was married on June 20, 1954, and had two sons, Charlie, Jr. and Michael. They were later transferred to California and Hawaii. He served in Vietnam in 1965-66. He retired from the Marines after 24 years in 1967.

Charlie and his sons became active in the Boy Scouts, where he served eight years as scout master and was awarded Scout Master of the Year in 1973. He later retired after 16 years from Golden West Community College in S. California, and they moved to Camano Island in 1987.

After retirement, Charlie was a member of the Sons of Norway lodge, was president of his community water association for 14 years, and was a member of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, where he served as usher captain for several years.

Charlie was a caring, lovable and devoted husband, father and grandfather. He loved camping, fishing, and his sons' sports activities. He had a wonderful sense of humor and will be missed greatly.

Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Mary; his sisters June and Jane; and his grandson Michael II. He is survived by his wife Fran of 48 years; his brother Daryl Glaspy; his daughter Charlene Thompson; his sons Charlie, Jr., and Michael; his nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service was held Jan. 6, 2003, at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Housing Hope, 5830 Evergreen Way, Everett, WA 98203-3748 (Lervick Family Village), or Stanwood Senior Center, 7430 276th St. NW, Stanwood, WA 98292. 

WILLIAM T. VAN BROCKLIN
William T. Van Brocklin, 72, of Stanwood, born Sept. 3, 1930, to William T. Van Brocklin, Sr. and Evangeline Peterson Van Brocklin in Leavenworth, WA. Bill grew up in Leavenworth and graduated from Leavenworth High School in 1948. He went on to Western Washington College, graduating with a teaching degree in 1952. Bill was united in marriage to Lorraine Bretvick March 23, 1952. He started his career in education in 1952, teaching in the Burlington School District, and moved to the Stanwood School District in 1953. He taught school until 1955, when he moved to administrative duties as principal in the Stanwood School District until his retirement in 1984.

His life-long interest was sports, whether it was coaching, watching or supporting. Bill was a board member of N.W.I.A.A. for many years. His enjoyment included his family, boating, traveling and teaching classes at the senior center.

Bill is survived by his wife of 50 years, Lorraine of Stanwood; children, Kristi Johnson and Gretchen Alexander and husband Bill; grandchildren, Lars, Karl, Geordy, Jamie, Tyler and Sarah; and eight nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held 2 p.m., Sat., Jan. 11, at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, Stanwood.

The family suggests memorials to Stanwood Senior Center or to Northwest Parkinson's Foundation, 1206 - 123rd Ave. SE, Bellevue, WA 98005. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.

CEDRIC (CED) FRANK VAN STEENWYK (1914-2003)
Cedric Van Steenwyk, 88, was passed away April 18, 2003 peacefully in his home on Camano Island, WA. Cedric was surrounded by his loving family and friends.

He leaves four children, Ned Van Steenwyk of Tegucigalpa, Honduras; Paul Van Steenwyk of Camano Island; Jan Mather of Camano Island; and Ruth Geyer of Bellingham, WA. Cedric and his wife Eleanor moved to Camano Island from Lake Okoboji, Iowa, where Cedric was an active fisherman. Before his retirement, he raised his four children in Sioux Center, Iowa, where he owned Van’s Jewelry for over 35 years. He was active in the community and frequently spoke of his Dutch heritage. During World War II, Ced served in the U.S. Navy. He was honored for developing a system enabling a compass to not be susceptible to magnetic parts of Navy aircraft.

Ced enjoyed time with his family any chance he could. He spoke of "togetherness" every time the family got together. Seven grand-children, Arecka, Joshua, Camille, Jasmine, Marie, Eleanor, and Anna Lucia will miss their caring grandfather. Everyone who knew Ced spoke of his gentle and kind nature. He loved to play pool, was an avid reader, and loved to meet with family and friends. He loved to share his stories with others, and, most of all, was a very attentive listener. His kindness showed with each genuine smile and encouraging thought. Everyone admired his positive nature. He was extremely optimistic and always had something nice to say. The family expressed "a huge thank you" to the Hospice team, nurses, and various caregivers who helped when they were needed. No service will be held, but an informal gathering of friends and family will celebrate Ced’s life 2 p.m. Sat., May 10, at his home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Cedric’s name to Hospice of Snohomish County or another Hospice organization.

EDWARD J. JAKUBIAK
Edward James Jakubiak, 50, passed into the next life unexpectedly of natural causes April 19, 2003, at his home on Camano Island.

Ed was death by his mother, Alice Elizabeth Jakubiak. Edward is survived by his father, Henry J. Jakubiak of Spokane; his son, David, of Milford, CT; and his five brothers and sisters, Ann Lane of McLean, VA, Joe Jakubiak of Omak, WA, Joyce Parks of Vancouver, WA, Peter Jakubiak, of Seattle, and Mary Owens, of Reno, NV; also nieces and nephews, Elizabeth and Katie Lane, Joseph and Daniel Parks, Jason and Jessica Jakubiak, and Ryan and Ashley Owens.

Edward was a kind and devoted father to his son David. He took immense joy and pride in all that he did with his son. Ed lived his life with a strength and resolve that is an inspiration and example to us all. We thank God for the time given to us with him on this earth. A memorial service will be held Fri., May 2, 11 a.m., at Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.

GLENN E. TURK
Glenn E. Turk, 74, a life-long resident of the Silvana/Stanwood area, born April 8, 1929, son of Minnie and Clifford Turk. Glenn graduated from Arlington High School in 1929. He was well known in the community for his humor and practical jokes.

Glenn took over his parents’ dairy farm in Stanwood, where he raised his family. He was a familiar face at community events such as the Stanwood-Camano Fair, where he enjoyed volunteering. Glenn worked for the Stanwood School District for 26 years, giving many years of service before retiring to his farm.

Glenn is survived by his wife, Sally of 43 years; his daughters, Marie and Tom Gray, Colleen Turk and Gail Turk and Glen Grandea, Patty and Jeff Dow; his grandchildren, Brittany, Kaitlyn, Riley, Clarissa, and Andy; brother, Dwane and Marge Turk; and sister, Ethel and John Mjoen; as well as many nieces, nephews and friends.

Glenn was preceded in Cemetery, Arlington, WA. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Glenn Turk Agriculture/Vocational Scholarship Fund, through the Stanwood-Camano Area Foundation, P.O. Box 1209, Stanwood, WA 98292. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.

CLARENCE A. SPRAGUE
May 15, 1904 - April 18, 2003
Clarence A. Sprague, Age 98, of Stanwood was taken home to be with his Lord on April 18 at Warm Beach Nursing Home. He was died in 1984. In 1987 his marriage to Alice Lewis resulted in a 15 year marriage, and she preceded him in death in 2000. Survivors include his daughter Beverly Clement and her husband Phil of Shoreline, his daughter-in-law Patty Sprague of Bellevue,
and his stepdaughter Shirley Lewis of Kent- five grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter.

HELEN E. AITKINS
Helen E. (Stine) Aitkins was died April 17, 2003, in Kirkland at the age of 92.

She was preceded in passed away peacefully from an aggressive brain tumor April 18. He was surrounded by his family and friends.

He was passed away April 15, 2003, at Warm Beach Senior Community. Merlin was married Edith Neese in June 1936, in Seattle. He dairy farmed in Yakima County, where he was president of the Farm Bureau, active in the Dairy Association, and served as a school board member. Later, he farmed in Kittitas County.

He was a member of the Free Methodist church for 76 years, taught Sunday school many years, and served on numerous church committees. He was a case worker for DSHS for 11 years, retiring in 1975 He is survived by four children: David (Carol) Belcher of Everett, Becky (Don) Bilderback of Ithaca, NY, Ben (Judy) Belcher of Bremerton, and Jon (Tana) Belcher of Marysville; 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; two brothers, Ralph Belcher of Yakima, Merton Belcher of Spokane; and one sister, Gerry Gudgeon of Stanwood. He was preceded in went to be with the Lord April 12, 2003. He was passed away April 7, 2003, a victim of heart complications. Len worked at Pay & Save Drugs and Marketime, which later became Fred Meyers, and was a member of and business agent with U. F.C.W. Locals 330 and 1001. Len is survived by his wife, Marjorie; brother, Kenneth Mansholt of Indiana; sisters, Norma Christianson of Portland, OR, Lucille Blide of Kansas and Berniece Eberly of Kansas; and many nieces and nephews. His friendliness and optimistic outlook on life were a pleasure to witness. At his request, there will be no service. Donations may be made to Group Health Foundation, P.O. Box 34936 Seattle, WA 98124, Reed College (Library Fund), 3203 SE Woodstock Blvd. Portland, Or 97202 or a charity of your choice. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.

CARL R. WILSON
Carl Raymond Wilson, 65, of Camano Island, born Aug. 19, 1937, in Lewistown, PA to Willis and Ruth Wilson. On Nov. 21, 1959, in Port Allegany, PA, he born in Stanwood Jan. 19, 1924, who passed away at her home on Sat., April 5, 2003 surrounded by her loving family. She was death by her husbands, Leo Johns and Howard Aalbu. The family suggests memorials be made to the Audubon Society or Hospice of Snohomish County.

Graveside services will be held Wed., April 9, 2003 at 1 p.m. in the I.O.O.F. section of the Sedro-Woolley Union born Oct. 4, 1915. Johanna death by her husband Conrad Ramsey on May 5, 1983; son Leroy "Bud" Ramsey in 1998 and daughter Evelyn Barth in 1999. She is survived by her grandsons Harrison Barth, Thomas and Marietta Barth, James Barth and Steven and Deborah Barth; she is also survived by nine great-grandchildren: Dee Anna, Brian, Jeffrey, Courtney, Christopher, Chelsea, Emily, Megan, and Tommy. She also leaves two nieces Betty and Carl Hogan, Peggy Dunsmore and one nephew Raymond Ramsey from Puyallup. Johanna had many friends, we would need a whole page to list them all. Services were held at Freeborn Lutheran Church April 4, 2003. Burial will be in Freeborn Lutheran Cemetery. In lieu of flowers or cards the family asks that contributions be made in her name to the Central Lutheran Church, 2702 Rockefeller Ave. Everett, WA 98201. Arrangements are under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood, WA. 

CHARLES "RAY" SPRAGG
Charles Raymond "Ray" Spragg, 83, a long time resident of the Skagit Valley, born Aug. 21, 1919 in Lewistown, Montana to Charles and Lillith Spragg. During his teen years, his family moved to the Snohomish area where he attended school and worked in dairy farming. On Sept. 25, 1943, Ray married life together. They owned and operated dairies in McMurray and Conway until 1982. During that time Ray also worked at Conway School and drove school bus for 17 years. During retirement, Ray enjoyed working outside and doing many projects to enhance their newly-built home. His favorite pastimes were spending time with Marge, his family and friends and being active at Fir-Conway Lutheran Church.

Survivors include his sons Ron and wife Jean of Conway, Norm and wife Mary Jane of Royal City, and daughter Maureen and husband Craig of Wenatchee. Grandchildren include Carolyn Spragg Conner and husband Andy Conner of Boise, ID, Curt Spragg of Conway, Claire Spragg Wakeman and husband Jeremy Wakeman of Kent, Laura Spragg of Spokane, LeAnne Spragg of Pullman, Ryan Homchick of New York City, and Julie Homchick of Seattle. Ray was preceded in Cemetery followed by a memorial service at 11:15 a.m. at the Fir-Conway Lutheran Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fir-Conway Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, 18101 Fir Island Road, Mount Vernon, WA 98273 or to a charity of your choice. Mr. Spragg will lie in state for viewing at the Kern Funeral Chapel from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fri., April 11, 2003. Arrangements are under the care of the Kern Funeral Home, Mount Vernon.

MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR DOUG KIRK
Surrounded by all of his loving family, Doug Kirk, 76 died peacefully at home, March 27, 2003, due to a brief illness.

He was preceded in passed away peacefully March 29, 2003, in Stanwood, surrounded by his loving family.

Harold was born March 10, 1921, in Billings, MT. She married W. Paul Leach on June 24, 1940. Paul and Sylveta were ministers in the Free Methodist church for 25 years, before moving to Camano Island in 1986. They had four children and many foster children.

Her husband, Paul; her daughter, Beverly (Gary) Rosand; her son, Bill (Stacey) Leach; and her foster son, Steven Parker, survive Sylveta. She also has eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in passed away at Josephine Sunset Home in Stanwood Tues., March 25, 2003.

She was married Marion Watkins at Camano Island, and he preceded her in death by a daughter, Bernice Gunnerius; her parents, three sisters and two brothers. Services were held in Kern Funeral Chapel, Mount Vernon, 2 p.m., Sat., March 29, with the Reverend Ron Deegan of First Baptist Church officiating. A reception followed in Kern's social room. Private burial in the Anderson died peacefully from complications of pneumonia Sun., March 23, at Josephine Sunset Home in Stanwood.

He was married Ruth May Hankins in Yakima in 1946. He was a farmer in eastern Washington most of his life. He moved to western Washington, where he bought a gas station in Federal Way, retiring in 1985.

Survivors include Ruth Wesley at Josephine Sunset Home; sons and daughters-in-law, Lyman and Pam Wesley of Camano Island, and Duane and Susan Wesley of Aberdeen; two grandsons, Rick Wesley and Steve and Kendall Wesley; nine great-grandchildren, Ryan, Kyle, Rachael, Stephanie, Taylor, Nicole, Madison, Gabriel, and Winter Jade, all of Camano Island. At his request, memorials may be made to Josephine Sunset Home or your local animal shelter.

KENNETH WESTCOTT
Kenneth Westcott born July 4, 1915, the eldest of four siblings, to Harold and Lenora Westcott. As a young man, he worked for the Fisher Body division of Pontiac Motor Company in Pontiac, Michigan. He was inducted into the U.S. Army in 1941, and served in the Aleutian Islands. He was discharged from Fort Lewis in 1945.

While stationed at Fort Casey, on Whidbey Island, he met his future wife, Adeline Knittel. They were death. He is survived by his wife, Adeline, of nearly 60 years; his daughter, Karyn and her husband Juan Martinez of Stanwood; sister, Betty and her husband Joe Burr, of Birmingham, Michigan; brother, Warren and his wife Nell, of Pontiac, Michigan; brother-in-law, Bill Pelmear of Bradenton, Florida; sister-in-law, Gertrude Knittle of Snohomish. Also surviving are grandchildren: Lisa Squires, who cared for him in his last days, and her husband Jon Simmons, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Brad and his wife Lori Squires and their two daughters of Vandenberg Air Force Base, California; Steven Squires, of Juneau, Alaska, Amy and her husband, Mike Burt and their three children of Alger; Chad and his wife Laura Martinez of Sedro-Woolley; and Justin Martinez of Bellingham. In addition are nieces and nephews in Michigan, Florida, California and Washington. At his request, there will be no services.

Memorials are suggested to the Humane Society of Skagit County, 1641 Kelleher Rd., Burlington WA 98233, or Skagit Hospice, 2031 A Hospital Drive, Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.

BERNARD McINTYRE
Bernard Keith McIntyre, husband and father, builder and restorer of homes and families, Born in Fleming, CO, Sept. 7, 1921, he lived in Englewood until serving as an Army Air Corps sergeant in Britain during World War II. Europe fascinated him, and he revisited there with Jan in 1980.

After the war, he and brothers Ken and Mel came to Morton, WA and cut wood used in the silk-making process. Transforming wood to silk became a theme for him in time.

A buddy in Seattle hired him as an apprentice carpenter, a trade he stayed with for 30-odd years. His employer did insurance jobs, restoring fire-damaged houses as inexpensively as possible. Bernie became a master at turning scrap from the heap into fine-looking cabinets and such. He often shook his head and chuckled at the waste of the modern world, knowing that with a little ingenuity and care, wood became silk.

He settled in Edmonds, where he met his beloved Janice at a church group in 1966. A year later, they died Thurs., March 20, 2003.

She was death, she leaves her beloved Domino, a fun-loving12-year-old Dalmatian.

She is survived by her co-workers and friends, who will miss her.

At her request, no services will be held.

Memorials may be made to Josephine Sunset Home, Stanwood.
Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood. 

JAMES T. ASHE
James Thomas Ashe, 94, born Feb. 21, 1909, in Sylva, NC. He had been a long-time resident of Darrington, WA.

James was preceded in Cemetery. Memorial service will follow at 12 noon at Darrington First Baptist Church for family and friends. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.

DAVID D. DAVIS
David Douglas "Doug" Davis born Dec. 16, 1927 in Oakland, CA. He was raised in Edmonton, Alberta and Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

Doug joined the Merchant Marines in Canada, traveling up and down the West Coast. At the outbreak of World War II, he remained in the Merchant Marines, delivering fuel and supplies to naval ships in the South Pacific. After the war, he returned to Canada for a short interval, working with the Canadian government clearing land for what later became a portion of the Alcan Highway and also held a gold miner’s license, which he pursued for a short while.

Doug returned to the United States and began his sheet metal career in 1947.This was interrupted in 1951 by the Korean war. He served with the U.S. Army in Germany until 1953. Upon returning home, Doug resumed his sheet metal career until his retirement from Zesbaugh, Inc. in 1988.

Doug was a member of Sheet Metal Workers Local 66. He was also an active member of St. Fletcher Daniel Post #4137, Seattle, where he served many positions including commander and for over 30 years quarter master. He resigned that position a short time before his second marriage.

Doug death by his first wife, Mildred R. Davis; his mother, Goldie Burwash; sister Beatrice and her husband, Al Chadwick. A celebration of life will be held at American Legion Post 92, Stanwood, 1 p.m., Sat., March 22.

ARVILLA M. FOLDEN
Arvilla Marie (Howick) Folden was married Peter T. Folden in 1938 and had 52 wonderful years of marriage, before Peter born April 12, 1925, in Moberly, MO. He death.

They are survived by one daughter, Rebecca, married to Ashley, of Aurora; one great-grandchild, Micah Steeves of Aurora; and one brother, Jack Freelin of Moberly, MO.

Bartley served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He had been a salesman all of his life. He realized the American Dream upon his retirement in 1988, by starting SST Package Express, a small company that thrives today. He was an active member of the Warm Beach Senior Community following his second retirement.

Memorial services were held Sat., March 15, at Warm Beach Free Methodist Church. Memorials may be made to the "Free Methodist Missions" in care of the Warm Beach Free Methodist Church, 20815 Marine Dr., Stanwood, WA 98292. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.

ELEANOR L. HELMS
Eleanor Lucille Overton was died on March 2, 2003 in Gresham, OR after a brief illness.

She was preceded in married in 1937 and settled in Everett, where they established the family business, Helms Auto Electric. For many years, Eleanor was bookkeeper for the business. In 1968 they moved to Marysville, and Eleanor worked for several years for Viacom Cable Television.

Upon retirement, Eleanor and Julian moved to Tyee Beach on Camano Island. After Julian's married children: Ward and Elizabeth Helms of Redmond, WA, Judith and Howard Berg of Gresham, OR, and Stephen and Louise Helms of Mead, WA; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was a prolific quilter, making quilts for each of the grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Other hobbies included gardening, playing pinochle and being with family and friends. A memorial service will be held at Camano Senior and Community Center March 22, at 3 p.m. Donations may be made to the Camano Senior and Community Center or the American Diabetes Association.

ANNA B. HYLER
Anna B. Hyler, 86, of Stanwood, born July 20, 1916, in Providence, RI. Anna had lived in Danville, VA for many years, before moving to the Stanwood area nine years ago. She was a member of the Women's Democratic Club, Lighthouse for the Association of the Blind, and a member of St. Cecilia Catholic Church, Stanwood, where she loved serving the Lord. Anna also enjoyed traveling. It was the summer of 1994 that Anna first came to Washington State for a visit with her daughter, Sandra, and the family. Anna liked it so much she returned later in the fall of that same year to settle and live in the Stanwood community. She often commented how much she loved her new home and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and how much they added to her life.

During the last nine years here, Anna made many new friends and discovered many new places along the way. Anna also was an avid baseball fan and loved her Seattle Mariners. She would listen intently to every game she could on the radio, hoping that some day they might win a World Series.

Yes, Anna, brought a lot of joy to many people; now she is bringing much joy to her Heavenly Father, for she is finally home. She is survived by two daughters, Sandra Gaines of Camano Island and husband John, Carolyn J. Reid of Tiverton, RI; 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; also many nieces and nephews, especially Don and Helen Agnew of Warwick, RI.

Anna was preceded in passed away Sat., March 8, from complications arising from a stroke.

Sylvia was married Harry Bliven of Rochester, NY. They had two sons, William and Raymond.

In 1958, Sylvia resumed her career with the Cooperative Extension, appointed to the position as county extension agent for Island County. During her 22 years in the county, she was active answering questions from homemakers and farmers, and coordinating 4-H clubs throughout the county, especially each year at 4-H Camp at Cornet Bay and the county fair in Langley. In 1972, she was named the Grand Marshall of the fair.

She retired in January 1981, whereupon she earned the title of County Extension Agent Emeritus, with an equivalent grade of Professor from Washington State University. Harry married a pre-war friend, Arnell Johnson, of Anacortes. During their retirement years living in Coupeville, they remained active in the Methodist church, the Vasa Lodge and the Grange and enjoyed traveling throughout the world. At the end of 2000, Sylvia and Arnell moved to Anacortes. Arnell born June 7, 1918, at Shelton, WA, death were his parents; Wanda Osterberg (a former wife); and his son Don Osterberg. He is survived by his wife of 14 years, Noella (Emhoff) Osterberg; son, Terry Osterberg and wife Susan; and daughter-in-law, Sharon Osterberg. Other family members are Connie (Emhoff) Harvison and husband Bob; Keith Emhoff and wife Peggy; and Steve Emhoff. As a member of a large family, Len had numerous brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Len grew up as the son of a Merchant Mariner. He served in the Navy, where he learned the aviation machinist trade. He later worked for the Rayonier Corporation in Shelton as a machinist. Upon retiring in 1971, he purchased a beautiful fishing and camping resort at Lake Pearrygin, near Winthrop. He owned and operated this for many years until retiring again in 1977. In his later years, he became a snowbird (for 22 years), traveling and visiting many places on the West Coast.

Len was an avid pilot in his younger years, and to this day, could tell you what kind of plane was flying overhead just by the sound of its engine. He built model airplanes from scratch and flew them for the sheer joy of seeing a plane fly. Len was a creator. He built a small shop behind his home in which he had spent many of his days building just about anything imaginable -- flower planters, red wagons, model airplanes, birdhouses, and even a viola that was produced only after reading a "how-to" book. He scoured the Puget Sound area for months before finding the proper wood and other various materials needed to produce an instrument that several musicians wanted more of. He only produced one, as that was his goal. Len was an accomplished accordion and organ player, but could not play the viola or read music.

Len was a true lover of the outdoors. On those days not spent in the shop producing something with his hands, he was out in his yard producing the best yard and landscaping in his community. A walker never could just pass him by, they always had to stop and compliment him on how nice his place on earth looked.

Len was a storyteller. He could capture an audience and hold their attention for hours. Len was a friend to everyone. No one was ever a stranger for long, as he would strike up a conversation with anyone, soon knowing what there was to know about his new friend. Len will be long remembered by many people.

A gathering of friends and relatives will be held to celebrate Len’s life Sat., March 22, 1 to 4 p.m., at Merrill Gardens Assisted Living Center, 7212 - 265th St. NW, Stanwood. No funeral or graveside services will be held. In lieu of floral arrangements, donations on his behalf may be made to: Camano Island Fire & Rescue, 525 E. North Camano Island Dr., Camano Island, WA 98282.

JOHN O. BRYE
John O. Bry, 100, of Stanwood, formerly of Springfield, OR, born Oct. 5, 1902 in Harvey, ND. John is survived by his wife, Eva; sons, John of Eugene, OR, William of Washougal; daughters, Ruth of Beaverton, OR, and Lillian Middleton of Stanwood; 11 grand-children and 11 great-grandchildren. Cemetery, Aumsville, OR. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.

CAROLINE W. HEGELE
Caroline Wieneke Hegele, 87, of Stanwood, went to be at home with her Lord Jesus Christ Sun., March 2, 2003. She was married on July 21, 1935 at First Methodist Church in Portland. They have lived the last 25 years at Warm Beach Senior Community in Stanwood. Their children are Edward G. Hegele and wife Jane of LaGrande, OR, and Karen Hegele Nieuwendorp and husband John of Bellingham. There are seven grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Memorial services were held 2 p.m., Sat., March 8, at Warm Beach Senior Community. Graveside services were 2 p.m., Mon., March 10, at Skyline Memorial Gardens born loving chocolate and the sea in Portland, ME, on Aug. 5, 1912. She is survived by her brother, Orlando; her daughters, Paula and Mary Ann; and sons, Maurice Jr. and Michael. Her extended family includes eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Her husband, Maurice, Sr., her five sisters and four of her five brothers preceded her to heaven. Anita was born in 1939.

Anita was a dedicated Italian mom, managing all aspects of running a family and forever encouraging one and all to manga, manga (eat, eat). Everyone always said her doodling was a sign that she should become an artist, and in 1965, she began a 20-year career as an oil painter. Her art was rewarded with many shows and paying customers in California. She loved being silly with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was the quintessential grandma.

She was a long-time parishioner at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Stanwood, and her life was celebrated by a funeral mass Sat., March 8. "To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under heaven, a time to be born and a time to die" (Ecclesiastes 3). Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood. 

GEORGIANA N. MILLER
Georgiana Nemetz Miller was born and was named after her two aunts (Georgia) and (Anya). Four years later her sister, Ellen Elizabeth Nemetz was born. They returned to Iowa some years later.

Georgiana and Ellen were educated as teachers. Georgia worked as a teacher during the school year and as a waitress during the summer. One summer in 1932, she waited upon the table of a young college professor named Howard E. M. Miller. Three months later, they were died in 1982. William E. M. Miller death Tues., March 4, 2003.

She leaves behind her daughter, Georgia Rae Lyster (David B.); granddaughters, Virginia E. Lyster and Angela C. Miller; daughter-in-law, Trudi Kleinrath; brother Robert Nemetz (Emily); nephew, Steven Nemetz, and niece, Karen Tulloch. She was an honest and true original. Her like will not be seen again. A memorial service will be Thurs., March 13, 2 p.m. at Beachwood Lounge, Warm Beach Manor, Stanwood. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.

ARVILLA M. FOLDEN
Arvilla Marie (Howick) Folden was married Peter T. Folden in 1938, and had 52 wonderful years of marriage before Peter born April 12, 1925, in Moberly Missouri. He death.

He is survived by one daughter, Rebecca (Thomas) Cox; one grandchild, Jason Steeves (Ashley); one great-grandchild, Micah Steeves, all of Aurora, OR; and one brother, Jack Freelin of Moberly, MO. Bartley served in the US Navy during World War II. He had been a salesman all of his life. He realized the American Dream upon his retirement in 1988 by starting SST Package Express, a small company that thrives today. He was an active member of the Warm Beach Senior Community following his second retirement. Memorial services to be held at a later date. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.

DUANE W. GAINER
Duane W. "Dunk" Gainer, 89, born April 24, 1913, in Snohomish to parents Bess and Cecil Gainer, who preceded him in passed away Feb. 22, 2003 with his family present at his home on Lake Goodwin.

He was born in Riverton Heights, WA April 15, 1978, to Karen Kemnow. He lived with his family in Boulevard Park, WA until moving with his family to Camano Island in 1978. In March of 1979, his dad came into the family’s lives. Jack was always there for his boys, and Scott loved him very much. At the age of 5, Scott, and his family moved to Sedro-Woolley, where he grew up and attended school.

Scott loved to be outdoors and enjoyed hiking and fishing with his brother Garrett. He liked kickin’ back with brother Chris, playing games and maybe having a beer or two, and he and his brother Brian were known to occasionally go out and attempt to "stump jump" in the car. He also liked working at Larry Gadbois' farm, running the "A" tractor and helping with the cattle. He loved visiting with his nieces and spending time with friends.

Scott had a talent for impersonations and enjoyed drawing cartoon characters. When alone, he would read, color, listen to music and play video games. Scott had a need to be useful and liked helping people, especially the elderly, working in their yards and such. He especially liked helping Mary Lou Wright of Camano Island.

When Scott was little boy, he thought he should be able to dig to the center of the earth. His Grandpa Ezra made sure that Scott had all of the "man-sized" shovels and trucks that he needed to pursue that dream.

Scott is survived by his parents, Jack and Karen Smith of Clearlake; brothers Christopher Kemnow of Mount Vernon, Brian Kemnow and Garrett Kemnow, both of Clearlake, and Tim Smith of Chica, CA. He chose to adopt a sister, Shannon Sparks, and is survived by her and her companion Rex Hummel of Oak Harbor; his cherished nieces Kaitlyn Sparks, Kylie Kemnow, and Morgan Kemnow, Shannon's daughters; grandmother Leatice Hanks of Camano Island; great aunt Arlene Braun of Spokane, and great "Auntie" Eleanor Lampoltshamer of Lewiston, ID; grandmother Dorothy Hendrix and companion Art Raynor of Paradise, CA; Aunt Candy and Fred Gray of Kennewick; Scott's "pal" uncle Calvin Hanks of Calallam Bay; Aunt Ruth Van Zandt of Yoncalla, OR; aunt Rochelle Kemnow of Roseburg, OR; cousins Terri DeGraff and her son Jarrod, Carolyn and William Seals, children Maurice and Emily, Wyatt and Annette Hanks and their children Markie and Ashley, Cali Hanks and her family, and other extended family who will miss Scott greatly. Other special people in Scott’s life were Larry D'Arenizo, who was a great inspiration to Scott throughout his life and whom he loved very much, life-long friends Brian George and family, Paul Storres and his family, Ron
Gibson, "Big" Bill Gomes and his son Billy Gomes, Bob York, Sam King, Clay Olson, Brian Koopsen and family, Scott and Jen Bates, Steven and Benjamin Brown, Chris York and Megan Gray, Larry Gadbois and family, Dan Inman and the War Council of Sedro-Woolley and many more friends too numerous to list.

His great-grandma Fern Yates, grandfather Ezra Hanks, grandparents Robert and Juanita Kemnow, and cousin Robert Van Zandt preceded him in born March 4, 1911, in Gross, NE to William A. and Christina (Peterson) Gross. She went to be with her Lord on June 16, 2003.

Sibyl came to the state of Washington with her husband, Howard, and three children in the spring of 1939. She lived for many years in and around Bellingham; moved to Tacoma in 1977, where she lived until 1999. For the last four years she had resided at Josephine Sunset Home in Stanwood. Sibyl was preceded in cemetery.

CORINNE MORRISSEY
Corinne Margaret Morrissey, 85, of Camano Island, born Nov. 19, 1917 in Seattle, WA to Margareta and Hagbert Hansen. Corinne graduated from Ballard High School in 1936 and was united in marriage to Thomas P. Morrissey on May 22, 1937.

Over the years she has worked at Western Union, Totem Pontiac, Kay’s Beauty Salon, and her last job was at the Seattle Credit Bureau. Upon retirement they moved to Camano Island in 1974. Corinne became involved in the South Camano Grange, Mabana Flames, Camano Senior Center and attended Mabana Chapel.

Many friends and family enjoyed her baking and cooking delights. She was an avid reader, bridge and pinochle player and she enjoyed her deck filled with flowers and cactus. Cali the cat was a great companion to her. She was a loving compassionate wife; mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, neighbor and friend who will be miss by all who knew her.

She is survived by her son Patrick Thomas Morrissey and wife Patty of Port Angeles, WA; brother Jack Hansen of Langley, WA; sister Helen Nickolson of Camano Island, WA, four grandchildren: Daryl Morrissey of Bangkok, Thailand, Lisa Hanson of Kingston, WA, Dr. Brian Morrissey and Michelle Morrissey of McMinnville, OR, and eight great-grandchildren. Services will be held 1 p.m. Thurs., June 26, at the Camano Senior and Community Center, Camano Island. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral home, Stanwood.

DENNIS RATHBUN
Feb. 1, 1939 - June 1, 2003
Dennis Rathbun lived most of his life in the Northwest. He was married Vivien Oberg of Arlington, WA in 1961. Their only daughter Cindy Ann was born March 13, 1908, in Seattle. He married Louise Zeh of Tacoma.

Then came WWII. He became an officer in the U.S. Navy with the SeaBees. His unit, the 53rd SeaBees, were responsible for constructing the landing strip on Guam for the B-29's to begin the bombing campaign of Japan. After the war, Gus went to work for US Borax Company (20-mule team) in Boron, CA and became chief mining engineer before retiring and moving to Fallbrook in 1974. He enjoyed playing lots of golf.

He is survived by nephews, Theodore E. and Richard B. Oien of Stanwood, Robert E. and Neil, Sorensen of Bellingham, Jim Sorensen of Ontario, OR, and David Zeh of Allen, WA; and niece, Barbara Mills of Tacoma. His ashes will be given up to the Pacific Ocean by the U.S. Navy.

CLARENCE L. MORRIS
Clarence Lee Morris passed peacefully at his home on Camano Island, surrounded by his wife and children, June 10, 2003.

He was born Nov. 7, 1911, in Darby, Montana. It was there in his beloved Bitterroot Valley, he acquired his love of the outdoors. Clarence was an avid hunter and fisherman. He would readily agree with a fellow Montanan who said, "In our family, there was no clear line between religion and fly fishing" -- Norman Mclean, A River Runs Through It.

As a young man, Clarence also enjoyed skiing. In his later years, he took to golfing with his wife and friends. He attended college briefly before enlisting in the Navy, where he served honorably aboard the USS Hull. Shortly after his discharge, he met Ruby Dorothy (Thue), of Ballard, who became the wife he adored for 59 years.

Clarence is survived by his wife, Ruby Dorothy (Thue); four children, Clare Easterwood of Santa Fe, NM, Randie Morris of Bellevue, WA, Kathy Adams of Kirkland, and Bill Morris of Santa Fe, NM; son-in-law, Scott Adams and beloved granddaughter Casey Lee Adams of Kirkland; sister, Theola Warren of Stevensville, MT; brother, Ed Morris of Spokane; and many nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Clarence's life will be held in the Chalet of Camaloch Estates on Camano Island 1 p.m., Fri., June 20. In lieu of flowers, the family requests remembrances be made to Camano Island Fire & Rescue, in memory of Clarence Morris, 525 E. North Camano Dr., Camano Is, WA 98282. 

DONALD M. HARRIS
Donald M. Harris, of Camano Island, born in Nebraska Nov. 26, 1923, and moved to Fort Laramie, Wyoming as a child. The family moved to Shelby, Montana, where he graduated from high school. Don was a WWII veteran, serving in the XIX Corp, under General Bradley, in France, Belgium and Holland. After the war, he held several jobs and retired from the Milwaukie Railroad. Don made friends with everyone he met and touched the lives of many.

He is survived by his wife, Fran; four stepchildren, Dale, Gale, Debbie and Bob; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; sisters, Helen and Maxine; brother Robert and their families. Internment was held at Tahoma National died Sat., June 7, 2003. She was death.

She was preceded in interment will be in the Silvana Valley View born Feb. 20, 1913, in Portland, OR. She completed her schooling through high school in that city. Then in 1931, she traveled north to Seattle where she enrolled at Seattle Pacific College.

Soon after her arrival in Seattle, she met a man who was to be the love and the unquenchable light of her life, Maurice Miller. They were born in Stanwood to pioneer parents Ole E. and Kirsti Wold Eide Feb. 1, 1911. He married Meredith Mitchell Dec. 30, 1939. They had three children: John, Richard and Kirsti. When the children were young, they moved to Petersburg. Lars became a successful businessman, owning and operating a lumber mill and a large freight dock in Petersburg. He is survived by one sibling, Ole Eide of Camano Island.

HENRY TORKELSON
Henry "Hank" W. Torkelson, of Stanwood, passed today from this life into the arms of the Savior He Loved. Henry was 86 years old. Henry is survived by his wife, Leah; his daughter, Ann Wilbur; his two sons, Bill and Peter Torkel-son; and four step-children, Don, Linda, Janice and Randy; as well as many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Henry served in the Seabee's and was stationed at Attui Island, AK, during W.W.II, from 1941 to 1943. He was later employed for 37 years by Richfield Oil, which became Arco Oil Company. He moved with his wife Alma to Stanwood in 1975. Alma preceded him in married in 1982. Henry was a member of Camano Chapel, Stanwood-Camano Beekeepers’ Association and enjoyed this hobby with many friends. Henry loved to give honey to his friends, and this brought him great joy. Gardening was a big part of Henry's life, and he was also a member of Skagit Valley Garden Club.

His real commitment was to his Christian faith and mission efforts in this country and overseas. Henry's passion was the spreading of Christ's message to distance lands.

In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to Mercy Medical Mission, 8330 - 276th NE #8, Stanwood, WA 98292, for the mission of Jerry and Fe Sala in Mindanao, Philippines, or to Camano Chapel, 867 S. West Camano Dr., Camano Island, for the work of Jim Crouch and his mission in Nigeria. Henry has faithfully supported both of these mission efforts. died at age 93 on May 20, 2003 in a Snohomish nursing home. He is survived by his wife, Elaine of Camano Island; five children, Bryce (Shirley) Siegel of Snohomish, Penny Siegel of Stanwood, Joyce Fritts of Everett, Janice Weimer of Granite Falls, and JoAnn Matthewson of Bellevue; 12 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

He was born in Mukilteo May 16, 1929, to Moses and Ula Dujardin. She graduated from Marysville High School and attended Northwest Bible College in Kirkland and Everett Community College. In 1953, she was introduced to Tillmon Osborne by mutual friends. They fell in love and were Cemetery, Stanwood. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.

PRISCILLA M. MACDONALD
7/15/08 - 5/28/03
After a long and vibrant life, Priscilla "Pat" M. MacDonald succumbed to pneumonia just short of her 95th birthday.

She had resided in the Josephine Sunset Home, just a month, and was previously in the Mira Vista Care Center in Mt. Vernon as a result of a broken leg in August and again in December.

Pat lived in West Seattle for many years, where she enjoyed golf, bridge, bowling, knitting, crocheting and playing the organ. She was a medical records secretary for 26 years at the Veterans Hospital on Beacon Hill. After retirement, Pat moved to Camano Island in May, 1990, and joined the senior center, where she spent many Monday afternoons playing bridge and making friendships.

It was in 1990 that she adopted "Kitty" from the former NOAH animal shelter, and he was her faithful companion for over 12 years. He is now at home with Ed and Jean. Pat's early years were spent in Quincy, WA, where her father managed an apple orchard. In 1927, she passed away May 16, 2003. She was a former resident of Camano Island.

She was married Edward W. Gustafson Oct. 30, 1933, in Arlington. The couple lived in Springfield, OR, until Edward retired from Weyerhaeuser, when they moved to Camano Island. After his death by her brothers, Harold and Carl, and a sister, Ann. She is survived by several nieces and nephews, grand nieces and nephews. There will be no services.

SHARON SCHWEIGERT
Sharon Schweigert, age 54, of Everson, born in Bellingham June 5, 1948, and graduated from Nooksack Valley High School in 1966. Following high school, she graduated from Bellingham Vo-Tech's LPN training program and was employed as an LPN at St. Luke’s Hospital, Everett General Hospital, where she was recognized as Nurse of the Year, and then at Josephine Sunset Home in Stanwood.

Sharon loved spending time with her family, all types of music and had sung many duets with her sister Karen. She also participated in and excelled in sports, both in high school and afterwards. She was preceded by her parents and brother, Richard Schweigert. She is survived by her twin sister, Karen and husband Henry Willemsen of Everson; brothers, Dave and wife Lena Schweigert of Ferndale, Ronald "Billy" and wife Valerie and Jerry Schweigert, all of Sumas; sister-in-law, Betty Schweigert of Lynden; partner, Dannielle Danforth of Sonoma, CA; dear nieces, Leia Sytsma and Michelle VanDalen; numerous other relatives, and special friends, Lori Roach, Dale Jenkins, Renee Talmadge, Karen Ollom and Louie and Kathy Tetreault. Memorials may be made to the organization of your choice.

ROBERT CLEMANS
On May 17, 2003, Robert (Bob) Clemans born Jan. 7, 1934 in Seattle.

On June 5, 1965, Bob and Anna (Klein) Clemans were death by his father and mother; one sister, Lois Mae; and one brother, Gilbert.

A memorial service will be held Sat., May 31, 1 p.m., at Camano Chapel, 867 S. West Camano Dr., Camano Island. Memorials may be made to Skagit Valley Kidney Center, 208 S. 14th St., Mount Vernon, WA 98274, and to Youth For Christ, Stanwood Area, PO Box 1224, Stanwood, WA 98292. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.

In Loving Memory
LONNIE LEE MARTIN
Born May 10, 1949, and who left us for a better place May 25, 1995. Our hearts continue to remember you. We were so blessed to have you for as long as we did. Eight years have gone by, and you now have a new son-in-law, Joe, and a future son-in-law, Jesse, and two little darling grandsons, Lonnie Lee and Hunter Raymond. You would be proud! A day will come, and we will all be back together. Until then, we love you and we miss you.
-- The family of Lonnie Lee Martin 

ROBERT ANDREWS
Robert "Bob" Andrews, who spent a better part of his nearly 83 years as a grocer in Stanwood, death by youngest son Gordy; all of Stanwood; nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren living throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Bob was died Sat., May 10, 2003. He was death by his parents, Clint and Letha Pooler; and his wife, Eva Pooler. Memorial services were held Sat., May 17, in the chapel of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood. Private Cemetery, Snohomish. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.

PHYLLIS B. LITTLE
6-18-13 to 5-11-03
Phyllis Brindle Little was the youngest daughter of a large Alaskan pioneer family and was married him three weeks later. Tom and Phyllis settled in south Seattle, where they raised their six children and owned and operated two businesses. Together, they were a perfect match and had a wonderful life of adventure, fun, success, and great happiness. Phyllis and Tom retired in the early 1970's to Camano Island. They spent 60 wonderful years together, until Tom's death by her husband, Thomas H. Little. She is survived by her six children: Maryanne Wolanski of Kent, Joanne Zettle of Everett, Suzanne Ness of Snohomish, Carol Anne Spane of LaConner, Tom "Mike" Little of Lake Stevens, and James Little of Edmonds; her sons-in-laws Arlyn, Clyde, Don and Michael; 15 grandchildren; 19 great-grand-children; and two great-great-granchildren. Services were Mon., May 19 at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Stanwood. Reception to followed. Memorial contributions in her name can be made to Housing Hope, 5830 Evergreen Way, Everett, WA 98203, or to The Nature Conservancy, 4245 N. Fairfax Dr., Arlington, VA 22203. Arrangements by Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.

LYLE D. GUDGELL
Lyle Donald Gudgell, longtime resident of Camano Island, born in Thomas, Bureau County, IL, the first son of John Edward and Anna Gudgell. Lyle was a chief machinist mate with the 38th Naval Construction Battalion during WWII and served in the Aleutian Islands and on
Tinian in the South Pacific. Lyle is survived by his beloved wife, Vivian of 63 years; son, Dennis Edward Gudgell; brother, Lester Albert Gudgell; sister, Lois Ann Miller; grandson, Matthew; granddaughter, Kristin De Guzman; and great-grandson, Antonio De Guzman. Graveside services were Fri., May 16, at Camano Lutheran died Mon., May 12, after a brief illness. Jim was born in Imperial, CA, Oct. 6, 1912, to Earnest Webb and Mallie Webb. She married Marvin Edwards in 1929, and celebrated their 73rd wedding anniversary in November 2002 with family and friends. With her husband, she came to a personal faith in Christ in 1933, and from that time, their lives were centered around their family and the church. She and her husband were both involved in the retail business in Redlands, CA, where they lived until 1985, when they moved to Warm Beach Senior Community in Stanwood. She actively supported foreign missions and held leadership positions in the Free Methodist Women's Missionary Society. She is survived by a daughter, Jacquelyn Nolte (Lloyd); sons Norman Edwards (Nancy) and Gary Edwards (Juelle); 12 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. A celebration of her life and faith will be held at the Warm Beach Senior Community June 1. Remembrances may be made to the Warm Beach Senior Community, International Child Care Ministries, or the Edwards Family Scholarship Endowme

ETHEL A. COOK
Ethel A. Cook was went to be with the Lord May 16, 2003, in Mount Vernon. Ethel was baptized and confirmed at Camano Lutheran Church. She attended schools on Camano Island and in Stanwood. She moved to Mount Vernon in the 1920's and transferred to the First Lutheran Church. She was a member of the altar guild until her husband death by her parents, P.O. and Anna Ajax; husband, James; one grandson; one brother; and five sisters. She is survived by daughters: Shirley (Bob) Erickson of Sedro-Woolley and LouAnn (Bob) Miller of Bremerton; sister, Edna Mellum of Camano Island; five grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Viewing will be held Thurs., May 22, 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., and Friday, 10 a.m. until noon at Hawthorne Funeral Home. A graveside service will follow at 1 p.m. at Hawthorne Memorial Park, and a memorial service will be at 2 p.m. at First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2015 E. Blackburn, in Mount Vernon, with reception to follow. Memorials may be made to First Evangelical Lutheran Church Fund. Arrangements under the care of Hawthorne Funeral Home and Memorial Park, 1825 E. College Way, Mount Vernon.

DEBORAH CALDWELL
Deborah H. Caldwell born June 20, 1963, in Wanstead, Essex, England.

Deborah is survived and will be sorely missed by her husband, Douglas Caldwell, of Camano Island; her children, Tiffany and David; her mother, Hilary Thornburrow of Arlington; her father, Derek Varley of St. Clair Shores, MI; her brother, Peter Varley of Seattle; her stepfather, Henry Grundy of Arlington; her stepmother, Dorothy Varley of St. Clair Shores, MI; and her half-sister, Dorinda Varley; as well as countless friends.

Deborah will also be deeply missed by the many pet shelters in Snohomish and Skagit counties. Deborah's greatest pleasure in recent years was to act as a foster mother for litters of kittens and nurture them until they were old enough and socialized enough to be adopted into permanent homes. Until her poor health prevented her from doing so, she was employed part-time by the Josephine Sunset Home in Stanwood as a pet therapist.

Deborah also formed the Snohomish County Comedy Aid Troupe, and they took their zany brand of comedy to nursing homes in the area. She was a graduate of Wayne State University in Detroit, MI, and also graduated from Mt. Clemens High School in MI. She was a very accomplished comedic actress and also wrote music and poetry.

Deborah lived for 10 years in Lake Stevens, where she was very active in community affairs. She served for many years as a board member of the Lake Stevens Preschool Cooperative. She is still remembered there for having created the "book swap" event at the elementary school her children attended.

Deborah was diagnosed in 1994 with brain cancer. She enjoyed a remission of the cancer from 1995 to 2002, during which time she was a virtual dynamo of creativity. The cancer returned in August of 2002, and Deborah confronted it head on and fought it until the very end with incredible courage, humor and dignity.

Memorial contributions in Deborah's name can be made to the Humane Society of Skagit Valley, 18911 Kelleher Rd., Burlington, WA 98233. Services were conducted Fri., May 9 at Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home.

GEORGE C. POOLER
George C. Pooler, 82, of Camano Island, born May 20, 1920, in Machias, WA, to Clint and Letha Pooler. George is survived by his daughter, Delores Bustad and husband Gordon; son, Carl Neue and wife Vesta; son, Gene Neue and wife Judy; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. George was preceded in interment will be in G.A.R. born Aug. 27, 1959, and born Dec. 23, 1930, in Wilcox, AZ. She born Jan. 21, 1925, in Carthage, MO, and married and had two children, Roxann Kowalski of CA, and Jay Hartley of Spokane. He had two grandsons, Ryan and Zachery Kowalski. Hugh moved to Camano Island in 1985, and died Sun., May 4, 2003. She was passed away April 28, 2003. He was death by his beloved wife, Geraldine in 1990. He is survived by one daughter, Gerry Ann Pittman; four grandchildren, Ben Brown, Kim Brown, Bonnie Brown, and Reilly Pittman, and four great-grandchildren; one sister, Elennor Holt, and one brother, Donald Laurich. Services at Gilbertson Funeral Home Chapel, Stanwood, May 5, 11 a.m., with burial at Anderson passed away peacefully April 28, 2003, in her home in Stanwood with her husband and two daughters at her side. She born Sept. 11, 1928 to Marcello and Julia Velazquez in Vieques, Puerto Rico. She grew up in the Virgin Islands and eventually went to New York, where she met her husband, James Weikal. They moved to Washington and settled in the Arlington/Stanwood area, where they have lived for the last 36 years. She worked for Ben Bridge Jewelers for many years as a certified gemologist before retiring in 1988.

She is survived by her husband of 45 years, James Weikal; eldest daughter, Rita Weikal (Mark Lind); son, John Weikal (Lela); daughter, Shannon Sanchez (Phillip); brothers, Juan Velazquez of San Juan, Puerto Rico, Guillermo Velazquez of Hialeah, FL, and Steve Velazquez of Orlando, FL; sisters, Maria del de Cruz of Christiansted, St. Croix, Helen Garman of Miami, FL, Ines Ramsey of Florissant, MO, and Justina Ramsey of Spokane; and eight grandchildren. She was preceded in passed away Fri., Aug. 22, 2003 at Mira Vista Care Center. She was married John Bratz in Oconomowoc, WI, and they moved to Mount Vernon, WA in 1935. In 1950, they moved to Stanwood, where she lived until returning to Mount Vernon in 1992. Her husband John death in 1999.

She was a member of St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Stanwood and also Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Mount Vernon. She was an active member in both altar societies. Her hobbies included crocheting, knitting and cooking. She also enjoyed playing bridge.

She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Shirley and Fred Minahan and Lois and Richard Meyer; a step-son and his wife, Bill and Ellen Wiegand, all of Mount Vernon; six grandchildren, Patti Omdal of Mukilteo, Ted and Judy Dubenic of Tacoma, Jane and Spencer Hegwood of Burlington, John and Karen Meyer of Everett, Tom Meyer of Mount Vernon and Marilyn and Cory Cole of Burlington; nine great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Irene was also preceded in Cemetery. Visitation will be held at Kern Funeral Home Wed., Aug. 27, 2 to 5 p.m., and Thurs., Aug. 20, 9 to 10 a.m. Memorials may be given to a favorite charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Kern Funeral Home, Mount Vernon. 

NELL M. WILLS
Nell (Fortin) Wills Born Nellie Mae Hansted on March 9, 1916, in a farmhouse at Whitney Station, Skagit County, the daughter of Nellie Mae Gates and Sivert Hansted, she was proud to trace her family history back to that of two pioneer settling families of Fir Island and Mount Vernon. When her mother married Laurence Fortin in 1936. They had four children: Randi, Karen, Tom, and Elizabeth. Nell and Larry lived in Stanwood for more than 20 years, after which they moved to Burlington. After Larry's married W.D. Wills in 1983, and they continued to live in the Burlington area.

Throughout her life, she was the loving and active center of her large immediate and extended family. She also loved being actively involved in her Lydia Circle at church. She greatly enjoyed her golfing and social years with Larry and W.D. at the Skagit Golf and Country Club as well.

She is survived by: W.D. Wills; daughter Randi Zabel (Dick) daughter Karen Edwards (Nick Gayeski); son Tom Fortin (Sharon); daughter Elizabeth Taylor; son Loren Wills (Bev); son Roger Wills; grandchildren Mike, Tony, and Jann Zabel; Christopher Edwards; Holly Burrill; Michelle Brock; Todd and Kent Fortin; Rob Taylor; Jennifer Haury; April, Lisa, Bryce, Christy, Carmene, and Jarred Wills; great-grandchildren Cydne, Natasha, Lauren, Lindsey, Alexander, Rebecca, Wyatt, Ben, Zachary, Marley, Rose, Jayson, Noelle, Torrin, Carissa, and Cameron; and many dearly loved nieces, nephews and extended family members.

Services were held Aug. 23 at Fir-Conway Lutheran died Aug. 12, 2003, in a Bellevue care facility following an illness. He was death by his father, Wilhelm (William) Koch, and mother, Sophie Koch. He leaves his brother, Carl; three sisters, Marna Fitch, Inga Pearson and Edith Ellis; two sons, David and wife Melissa of Arlington, and Ken and wife Dawn of Burien; daughter, Laurie Wittich and husband Karl of Baker City, OR; nine grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service was held Mon., Aug. 18 at Ebenezer Lutheran Church, Lake Stevens, with Pastor Lewis Benson officiating. A reception followed in the fellowship hall. Memorials, in lieu of flowers, may be made to Children's Orthopedic Hospital in Seattle.
Arrangements under the care of Solie Funeral Home, Everett.

JACQUELINE GILLIAM
"As the bird, freed of its cage seeks new heights, so the Christian soul in born June 11, 1926, in Waterloo, IA to Pearl and Ralph Canode. Jackie's journey began on Aug. 23, 2003, surrounded by friends and family. She is survived by her son, Steve Gilliam and his wife, Sam, of San Antonio, TX; her daughter, Robin Ringland and her husband, Peter, of Camano Island; and her daughter Laura Gilliam-Kazda and her husband, Bryon, of Camano Island. She also has six grandchildren, Rafael Gilliam, Monica Gilliam, Kristina Ringland, Roger Reisman, Patrick Ringland and Robert Kazda.

A requiem mass will be held at St. Philips Episcopal Church, 4312 - 84th St. NE, Marysville, WA 98270, 1 p.m. Sat., Aug. 30. All are welcome to attend. In lieu of flowers, a memorial contribution may be made to St. Philips Episcopal Church. Her vibrant spirit touched so many, many lives, and we will miss her.

ETHEL A. PETERSON
Ethel Axeline Peterson, a resident of Aberdeen for the last three years, born in Ketchikan, AK on Dec. 16, 1907 to Axel V. and Abbie (Price) Osberg. She was raised in Ketchikan and attended high school there. She died May 22, 1987. Mrs. Peterson had lived in the Grays Harbor area before moving to Camano Island in the late 1970s. She returned to Aberdeen in the year 2000. While in Ketchikan, she worked at a cannery and a florist shop. While first living in Grays Harbor she had worked at the Little Comer Store in Cosmopolis.

She was a member of the Pioneers of Alaska and the Humane Society. Mrs. Peterson loved flowers and gardening, animals, especially her cat Snoopy. She enjoyed the sounds of the ocean, lighthouses and fishing in Alaska. A great joy was being with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She is survived by her former son-in-law, Wayne Marbut and his wife Pat (who took care of Ethel in their home in Aberdeen for the last three years); six grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great-grandchildren. A daughter, Yvonne "Babe" Marbut preceded her in death.

Visitation will be held at Camano Chapel, 867 N. West Camano Dr., Camano Island, one hour prior to the service, which begins at 11 a.m. The graveside service will follow at the Camano Lutheran died Aug. 19, 2003 following a short illness. Alex was born June 4, 1923, in Langford, SD. Doris and her sisters and mother moved to Seattle in 1942, where she met and death from
cancer on July 30, 2003.

God looked around his garden,
And found an empty place,
He then looked down upon the earth,
And saw your tired face.
He put his arms around you,
And lifted you to rest.
God's garden must be beautiful,
He always takes the best.
He knew that you were suffering,
He knew you were in pain,
He knew that you would never,
Get well on earth again.
He saw the road was getting rough,
And the hills were hard to climb,
So he closed your weary eyelids,
And whispered, Peace Be Thine.
It broke my heart to lose you,
But you did not go alone,
For part of me went with you.
The day God called you home.

Doris and Art had two children, Gary and Connie. Art married. Doris is the last of her brothers and sisters. There were five of them altogether, Doris being the middle child. During her years on Camano Island, she was involved in the garden club and an investment club at their Camano Island home, not far from Camano Chapel. She helped neighbors and was generous and thoughtful.

Doris is survived by her son, Gary; daughter, Connie; Connie's two sons (her grandsons, of course); Gregory and David Michael Cook, aka, Miguel Toltec Quetzel Salazar. She also had two great-grandchildren, DeMundo DeLeon and Deja Keane Adori Cook.
Memorial services were held Thurs., Aug. 7, at Camano Chapel, Camano Island.

DONALD HANSEN
In loving memory of Donald Hansen, beloved husband, father and brother who left us on Aug. 13, 2003, peacefully in his sleep. He was 71.

He leaves behind his wife Jo at the family home; a son Donny and daughter-in-law Dawn Secontine-Hansen, Blaine, WA; a daughter Tawnya Hansen, Mount Vernon and a daughter Dreena Hansen of Phoenix, AZ; a sister LaVern Jackson, Sedro-Woolley; two grandsons and a number of nieces and nephews; best friend and neighbor, Lea.

He served with pride in the Korean War. He was preceded in born in Richmond, Virginia on March 28, 1958. Debbie is survived by her mother, Dianne Sawyer Nielsen, and her mother’s husband, Kenneth; two sisters Dianne Sawyer Mckee of Fredericksburg and Catherine Mckee McCaffrey of Richmond; brother Dr. Thomas Atwood Mckee Jr. of Virginia Beach.

She is also survived by her devoted canine companion and best friend, "River, " who was with her to the end. Her father Thomas Atwood Mckee preceded her in death, " she said near the end. "It’s just that the ego can’t conceive of not existing anymore." So it is with us. Life is inconceivable without this passionate, hardheaded, charismatic woman. Expressions of sympathy can be made to Bon Secoure Hospice, 8580 Magellan Pky., Bldg. IV, Richmond, VI 23227; or the American Cancer Society Restricted to Breast Cancer Research at 1-800-227-2345. For local friends a celebration of Debbie’s life will be held in Seattle on Sun., Sept. 7. For further details please email to dennisnr @comcast.net, or call Dennis at (206) 329-9804.

WILLIAM W. BROKAW
1921-2003
William Whitfield Brokaw, age 81, born Sept. 27, 1921, in Stanwood, son of Clyde and Nettie Brokaw. Bill lived most of his life in Stanwood and the Skagit Valley area before moving to Arizona. His passions were his family, his friends, boating, baseball and golf. Bill spent many summers, along with his wife Doris and their four children, exploring Puget Sound, the San Juan Islands, British Columbia and the Alaskan waters on extensive boat trips. He taught his children the love of boating, the respect for the sea, and the wonders of nature.

He was a member of the Everett Yacht Club; commodore of the Swinomish Yacht Club; a member of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and instructor of boating safety classes; was the recipient of several boating rescue awards and received the distinguished Boating Family of the Year Award from the Swinomish Yacht Club.

Bill also loved baseball. He was a pitcher at Stanwood High School, graduating in 1939. He also played baseball for the Seattle Rainiers while pursuing his post-high school education.

He attended Culver Military Academy in Culver City, IN, and upon graduating, went to Stanford University where he was the starting pitcher for two years prior to his induction into the Army. He spent four years in the army, stationed in the Pacific between the Philippines and Japan, earning the rank of first lieutenant. Bill was among the first U.S. troops to land in Japan after the bombing of Nagasaki and Hiroshima, where he spent a year following the war.

He returned to Stanwood, met and married his life-long friend, Doris Jurgerson, and returned to Stanford University and completed his Bachelor of Arts degree, graduating in 1948.

He began his career in banking in 1948, working for Seattle 1st National Bank, then joining the Bank of Stanwood, where he succeeded his grandfather, Whitfield C. Brokaw and his father, Clyde W. Brokaw, as president and chairman of the board, until his retirement in 1986. Bill also succeeded his grandfather and father as co-owner of the Stanwood Water Co., along with the family of Stan Olsen, before it was sold to the City of Stanwood in 1986.

In recent years, Bill became an avid golfer, as a member of the Skagit Golf and Country Club in Burlington and Palmbrook Country Club in Sun City, AZ. He and Doris became "snowbirds, " traveling to Arizona during the winter months, and then ultimately making their permanent residence in Arizona. Bill was active in many organizations. He was a board member of Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Stanwood, member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church of Mt. Vernon and American Lutheran Church of Sun City; board member of the Washington Bankers Association; board member of the Josephine Sunset Home, board member of Twin City Foods, board member of Shelter Bay, a member of the Mt. Vernon Elks Club, and life-time member of the American Legion.

Bill is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Doris; his four children, Bob (Lisa), Jani, Susan and Warren (Jeri Jo); 10 grandchildren, Megan, Mark, Aphrah, Robson, William, Joey, Jamie, Will, Loren and Leslie; his cousin Barbara (Bill) Cox of Vancouver, BC; and many close friends.

A memorial service will be held at the American Lutheran Church of Sun City, AZ Fri., Aug. 29, 1 p.m., to be followed by a private internment at Sunland Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Josephine Sunset Home in Stanwood, Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Stanwood, Heritage House in Stanwood, the American Lutheran Church in Sun City, AZ, or the charity of your choice. Dad, it’s been an honor... Bob, Jani, Susie and Warren 

WILLIAM ALLEN, JR.
William Allen, Jr. (Bill), 79 of Camano Island, born July 17, 1924 in Chicago, Illinois to William and Catherine Allen. A geophysical engineer and graduate of Colorado School of Mines, he was involved with copper mining exploration in Arizona and California. He trained in oceanography at Scripps Institute in San Diego, CA. Bill worked at the Boeing Company for many years in marine systems with hydrofoils. He served for many years in the Washington State Guard. Bill was preceded in died Sun., Aug. 10, 2003 following an extended illness. She was married Gregory G. John in May of 1944.

Vaundie then worked in the insurance industry in Seattle and Portland, putting her husband through college and medical school. She is survived by her husband Gregory, two sons Gregory M. John, and Steven A. John; one grandchild Scott John; one brother Ted and sister Dorothy. At her request private family services will be held. Memorials may be made Skagit Valley Hospital Cancer Clinic. Arrangement under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.

THOMAS E. IMEL
Thomas E. Imel was died Aug. 3, 2003. He was the loving husband to Wanda, father to Kelli, Mike and Jim, and grandfather to Patrick and Alyssa. Thomas was a retired veteran of the United States Air Force. He proudly served his country for 22 1/2 years and retired in 1978. After being retired from the USAF he served as a health care administrator for 10 years. Thomas went on to work for the Seattle-based company Immunex when he again retired in 1999. Thomas enjoyed life at his Camano Island home with his wife Wanda of 18 years.

Thomas is survived by his wife Wanda, his three children, two grandchildren and brother Richard of Camano Island and brother Les of Santa Barbara, CA. Services were held at Tahoma National born in Stanwood, WA Dec. 14, 1907 and passed away in 1957. He contributed much to the historical society of Stanwood with writings of past history before and after the turn of the 20th century.

He graduated from Stanwood High School in 1924 at 15, then attended Culver Military Academy in Culver, IN for two years. He then went to the University of Washington and the University of Washington Law School. He graduated law school in June of 1932 and the next day married 63 years. Bob opened a small law practice in Stanwood in September 1933. He was often paid with a chicken, some beans or other produce. Later that year, he was offered a commission in the Civilian Conservation Corp., with which he served in Washington and northern California.

In 1940 he was called to active duty with the United States Army. He was one of the members of the war room who planned the invasion of Europe and was on the Chief of Staff (Command) of the European Theater with Generals Eisenhower, Mark Clark and others. He was eventually sent overseas to North Africa. Later he was sent to Caserta, Italy. He could see the ships being bombed in the Bay of Naples from his office window.

Later, he was put in charge of the rest camps for Northern Italy and Switzerland. It was during this time that he was knighted by King Umberto of Italy. He returned home in December of 1945. He had been gone over three years.

After the war, Bob spent a short time in California as a salesman for IBM. He did not have the personality to be a salesman, and in 1948, returned to Seattle where he joined Washington Title Company. The next year he was sent to Everett as assistant manager and then to Spokane as the manager of that office. He later worked in the law department in the main office in Seattle. He eventually was promoted to vice president and head counsel for the seven northwestern states.

He is survived by his daughter, Hellon Stewart (Lawrence) of San Gabriel, CA and his son Quentin Kirk (Rosemary Caya) of Spokane, with whom he was living at the time of his Cemetery, Stanwood. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood, WA.

KATRINA ANN TRAEGER RAINS
Katrina Ann Traeger Rains, 23, born Jan. 15, 1980 to parents John and Dianna Traeger in Mount Vernon, where she attended schools and was employed at local businesses.

Katrina was born Summer Lee Rains and Cameron Levi Rains. Besides her husband and children, Katrina is survived by her parents John and Dianne Traeger, her sister Katherine Traeger all of Mount Vernon; maternal grandmother Agnes Molstad of Stanwood, grandparents William and Sylvia Hackworth of Camano Island and Russ and Shirley Whicomb of Kentucky; father-in-law and mother-in-law Steve and Denise Rains of Burlington, mother-in-law Wanda Rains of Stanwood; uncles Dale and Leo Traeger and aunt Shirley Traeger all of Tacoma; aunt Doris Danielson of Stanwood, uncle and aunt Larry and Billie Sue (Bo) Carey of Camano Island; brother-in-law James Rains and family of Colville, Washington besides many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Memorials may be made to Katrina Rains Benefit Fund at any Peoples Bank or the American Cancer Society. Service were held Sat., Aug. 9, 2003 at Freeborn Lutheran Church, Stanwood, WA. Cemetery, Stanwood. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.

BARBARA P. JOHNSON
Barbara P. Johnson born to appreciate the little joys in life. Her family recalled some of her passions: taking long walks with family and friends; combing beaches for agates; making countless batches of chocolate chip cookies; visits in her kitchen; picking berries; visiting fresh produce markets; admiring Mt. Baker and sunsets; holding hands; tickling her children’s backs; participating in mass with her St. Cecelia family; celebrating family birthdays and holidays.

Barbara's faith was an integral part of her life. She beautifully expressed her spirituality through a simple, quiet, faithful life. Barbara is survived by her husband of 39 years, Dave, of Camano Island, and children: David (Gail) and grandchildren, Brittany, David, Emily Rose and Matthew, of Monroe; Darcy (T.J.) Cosgrove and grandchildren, Teddy and Aliza Jane, of Seattle; Dean of Camano and Phil of Seattle; sisters: Sue (Atila) Cetincelik of Seattle; Jane (Bob) Larson, New Zealand; Mimi (Craig) French of Santa Cruz; Mary Denise (Kevin) Murphy of Salinas; brother Bob Ashmun of Seattle plus five nephews and five nieces.

married in 1963, lived in Mount Vernon from 1968 to 1971, and then in Medina until 1975 when she came to Camano Island. A member of the Stanwood-Camano community from 1975-2003, Barbara will be greatly missed.

A memorial service in celebration of Barbara's life will be held at St. Cecilia Church, 26900 78th Ave. NW, Stanwood, on Thurs., Aug. 14 at 11 a.m. Remembrances can be made to: Catholic Community Services Northwest, 1918 Everett Ave., Everett, WA 98201 Attn.: Family and Children's Services or Neurology Tumor Fund, Dept. of Neurology, MS 356465, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195.

GUS WAIDMANN
Gus Waidmann was passed away July 26, 2003. He was raised on Queen Anne Hill, where his parents owned and operated Standard Bakery. After serving as a radio operator in WWII, he came home, met and death by his parents, Gustav, Sr. and Pauline Waidmann; and his wife, Lois. He is survived by his wife, Marlene; his daughter, Gail; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. At his request, there will be no services.
Arrangements by Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.

JUNE D. NIES
June D. Nies, 74, a resident of Mount Vernon, born June 23, 1929 in Everett, to Abel and Edna Fleck Johnson. June attended Cedardale School and also Milltown School for a short time, then to Conway School as a fourth grader, the year it opened in 1938. She went on to Mount Vernon High School with the class of '47.

June had attended a little Cedardale Sunday school before going on to Emmanual Baptist, when the church on Cleveland St. was finished. She was baptized at age 12. June passed away from a lengthy battle with cancer at age 55. June and Red raised their family in Stanwood and were active at Cedarhome Baptist Church. The family enjoyed camping trips and also spent time at Lake Cavanaugh with her brother and his family and parents.

In 1980, she bought into Lake Conner Park alongside her son, Gary and family, and spent a lot of fun times around the campfire. While in Stanwood, she worked at the "Book Nook, " a Christian bookstore owned by her aunt. She also managed Thrifty Mart Drugs and managed the Parklane Apartments before moving back to Mount Vernon in 1997. After a short time, she worked part-time at City Bakery, where the crew became her extended family and helped her through her rough times through her cancer treatments.

While in Mount Vernon, she became a member of Skagit Widowed Support Services and also a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. June was an avid reader, especially anything pertaining to Alaska and the Yukon Territory. She took three trips to Alaska in the '90s with some special friends. She loved her Bible study groups, cooking and baking, going to antique shops, and collecting "Dickens Village" figurines. But most of all, she loved her family and friends.

June is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Gordy and Kay Achurra Nies and Gregg and Ema Nies, all of Arlington; a daughter-in-law, Sue Caldwell Nies of Seattle; grandchildren Brenna Nies of Lopez Island, Dory Nies of Olympia, Scott Nies of Seattle, Trevor and Kathryn Nies of Issaquah, Stacy Nies and Anthony Ottman of Snohomish, Jessica and Casey Nies of Arlington, David Valiant of Olympia, Shawn Caldwell, Barb Caldwell Chaney, Katie Achurra, all of Seattle; brother, Lawrence "Larry" Johnson of Mount Vernon and his children, Brian and Carol Johnson of Anacortes, Kerry and Winston Jones, Kim Johnson and Colleen Johnson, all of Mount Vernon; two special aunts, Hilma Robertson of Mount Vernon and Gloria Fleck of Soap Lake; and many cousins, special friends and extended family.

She was preceded in Cemetery, followed by memorial services at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Mount Vernon, with Pastor Bob Weltz officiating, was Mon., July 28. Arrangements are under the care of Kern Funeral Home, Mount Vernon.

VIRGINIA E. McBEE
Virginia E. McBee, 96, of Stanwood, born Feb. 22, 1907, in Penzance, Cornwall, England, the first daughter of J.T. Edwards and wife Imogen. The family immigrated to Canada and then the United States, settling in Atascadero, CA, where she attended school. Virginia went on to attend business school in L.A.

She met and death in Santa Maria, CA, she moved to the Warm Beach Senior Community near Stanwood, where she has live for the past six years. She was a member of the Arlington Assembly of God Church. Virginia's enjoyments in life were writing, poetry, classical music and antiques. Virginia will be missed for her happy personality that made people feel good.

She is survived by daughter, Carol Nemchick and husband John of Stanwood; granddaughter, Kimberely Lovell and husband Mark; grandson, Dennis Scott of Seattle; sisters, Felicity Scheel of Laguna Beach, CA, and Eleanor Nicholson of Palos Verdes, CA; and six great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held 1 p.m., Wed., July 30, at Arlington Assembly of God Church, Arlington, WA. Private family burial will be held in Valley View born to John and Sara Hendrickson in Tacoma, WA. She attended Tacoma public schools, graduating from Lincoln High in 1935. She received a B.A. from WSU in home economics in 1940. She worked in New York City for one year at a school for disabled children. She then became food service director for Everett public schools. She was passed away July 21, 2003, at the age of 78. Wendell, a resident of Stanwood for the past 13 years, was a retired architect and member of the AIA. He was a principal in the Bellevue firm of Beckwith/Spangler Architects for many years. Wendell was very involved in the Free Methodist Church in local congregations in Bellevue and Mount Vernon. He was on many state conference and national boards with the Free Methodist Church. Wendell traveled extensively for the mission board of the church doing consulting and designing for many mission locations around the world. His firm was also the architect for much of the work done at Warm Beach Camp. He is survived by his wife, June, of 53 years; brother, Gilbert Beckwith, Stanwood; sisters, Mildred Harless, Aberdeen, and Ruby Koenig, Portland; sons, Don Beckwith, Stanwood, Rod Beckwith, Sammamish, Dennis Beckwith, Glendora, CA, and Jon Beckwith, Pasadena, CA; and 11 grandchildren. A memorial service was held 1 p.m., Mon., July 28 at Warm Beach Camp, Stanwood. 

ELAINE VAN ROOY
Elaine Van Rooy, age 81, graduated into the Lord's reward program July 11, 2003, with high honors. She born in Denver, CO on March 30, 1922. She graduated from nursing at the Presbyterian Hospital in Denver in 1943. She then took training in anesthesia at Baylor Hospital in Dallas, TX. She graduated with a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist degree. She attended Dallas Bible College until she was stricken with polio.

Upon recovery, she born in Dallas: Gordon Loyal and Stephen Terry. The Van Rooy's call to India motivated them to become pioneer missionaries deep in the Himalayan Mountains. Norman Bradford and Vernon Lee soon rounded out the quartet of boys. Subsequently, they adopted a two-year-old daughter, Lynn Marie. Two of the Van Rooy children live in the Seattle area and three in Texas. The Van Rooy's have 13 grandchildren.

Elaine served as a pioneer missionary nurse in Dharchula, United Province, India. The nearest doctor was over seven walking days away. Later she served for 15 years as the only anesthetist at the Landour Community Hospital in North India. After retiring from the Evangelical Alliance Mission in 1980, the Van Rooy's opened a psychotherapy clinic in Conroe, TX. Elaine worked with Gordon in the clinic, helping clients work through deep-seated trauma. They retired from this work to live in Denver for five years. Because of Elaine's deteriorating health, they moved to Stanwood (Warm Beach), to avail highly-reputed medical and nursing care.

Dr. Gordon Van Rooy and his five children survive Elaine's departure. Elaine's memorial service will be held July 27, 2 p.m., in the Beachwood Lounge at the senior community. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Warm Beach Senior Community, designated for the "Bridge to the Future" campaign. Arrangements under the direction of Weller Funeral Home in Arlington.

THOMAS J. ROEHL
Thomas J. "Tom" Roehl, age 56, born Oct. 30, 1946, in Germany. He came to the United States in 1951, where he was raised and educated in Philadelphia, PA. He graduated from St. Joseph’s Prep High School in 1965 and attended the Kingspoint Merchant Marine Academy and later Drexell University.

He met and Cemetery, Coupeville. Donations may be made to the Thomas J. Roehl Memorial Scholarship. Contact Coupeville High School for more information. Donations may also be made to St. Vincent De Paul or the Salvation Army.

THELMA A. MAPLES
Thelma Annetta Maples, 88, of Camano Island, born to Olga and Louis Syverson Oct. 12, 1914, in Juanita. She retired in 1979 as a sales associate for the downtown J.C. Penney store, where she was employed for 25 years. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, who enjoyed gardening, shopping, aerobics, traveling and spending time with her family.

Thelma leaves behind her husband, Sam Sampley; seven children: Lee Dimmick and his wife Judy, James Maples and his wife Debbie, Larry Dimmick and his wife Sharon, Patti Mitz and her husband Larry, Richard Dimmick and his wife Sonja, Carolyn Kasemeier and her husband Wayne, Sam Sampley, Jr. and his wife Chris, 18 grandchildren, 25 great-grand-children; and one nephew.

She is preceded in passing was marked by the absence of any sign of pain and the strong presence of peacefulness and beauty, not surprisingly, as these were two of the constant virtues that always seemed to define Lu’s presence. As Luella is welcomed home by the Lord, she will also be reunited in heaven with her beloved husband of over 56 years, Albert Carl, who preceded her born Dec. 23, 1920 to Alice and Frederick Fletcher at their farmhouse near Eldridge, ND. She joined her big brother, Orville Kingsbury, 2 years old, born Aug. 18, 1923, both of whom were at her side when she left us on Saturday. The family also shared the farmhouse with her father’s brother, Uncle George, who loved to tease the kids, but especially Luella over the one and only rocking chair in the family's dining room.

In 1936, when Lu was 15, Alice and Fred moved their family to Seattle under the auspicions of Lu's Uncle, Abram Underhill. Abram helped the Fletcher family get settled into a beautiful big house on 41st and Whitman in the Wallingford district of Seattle. Luella was a very independent girl, and she soon secured herself a live-in job as a caretaker for room and board and $5 a month on Beacon Hill in Seattle, where she then attended Franklin High School.

After a year or so, Uncle Abram’s brother Frank found her employment at the Firland Sanitarium that is now Christa Ministries. Here Luella worked with childhood companions June and Marjorie Winberg of ND and quickly became lifetime friends with other girls who she worked with. Later, Luella briefly attended Lincoln High School in Wallingford with her younger sister Eldora, where she was enrolled in Cooking 101, even though she was already the full-time night cook at Firland Sanitarium.

During the time Lu was working out at Firland’s, she and her girlfriends often attended the Saturday night dances at Swedish Hall in downtown Seattle. It was at one such dance where she was to meet the man who was to become her beloved husband and father of her six children, Albert Karl Kolbeck. They were died peacefully sitting in his favorite chair at his fortress of solitude, the lovely home he designed and built on Camano Island. How many people could be so lucky? During his life, he learned to take each day and learn the most about himself, his family, friends and the world around him. From scuba diving to sailing; from discovering the back roads of America to participating in the STP; from panning for gold to living on a sailboat; from experiencing Australia with his fiancée Helene, this wonderful, bear-hug of a man never put off to tomorrow what he could experience today. But of all he accomplished, his pride and joy was the house he designed and help build…and the most beautiful park-like setting he and Helene created as they enjoyed the surrounding water of Camano Island and the Olympic Mountain view.

died only nine days before Jim, on July 8, 2003.

Viewing Tues., July 22, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Gilbertson Funeral Home chapel. After 5 p.m., by appointment only (629-2101). A celebration of life for James will be held 1 p.m., Wed., July 23, with a graveside service at Anderson passed away July 8, 2003, in Life Care Center in Burien after a long illness. He was Cemetery in Redmond.

MICHELLE M. GETTY
born in Seattle and lived most of her life in Seattle. She is survived by her parents, Patrick and Joy Getty, Ron and Phyllis Yoshida; and her siblings, Lisa Getty and friend Peter Fessia, Jolynn Carpenter and husband Eric, Jason Getty and wife Maria; niece Erin Welker; nephews Dylan Carpenter and Jacob Getty. There was a celebration of life Fri., July 18 in Renton. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.

JUDD R. WILDMAN
July 22, 1982 - July 9, 2000
It’s been 3 long years since we last heard your laughter; there is still no comfort in the silence we bare.
Your wonderful memories go on every day, seeing all the many things you accomplished in your short 18 years we were so privileged to share. Your 21st birthday is coming so near, we all so wished you were here.
Grandma, Grandpa
and all the family.

WESLEY TRETTEVIK
Wesley Richard Trettevik, 56, of Fairbanks, AK, born May 12, 1947 in Seattle to Archie and Hilma Trettevik. He grew up in Everson and Mountlake Terrace, where he graduated in 1966. He served in the Air Force in the Vietnam War and then lived in a variety of places throughout the Pacific Northwest, driving truck, mining, fabricating commercial and aircraft sheet metal, before finally settling in Fairbanks, where he met his wife, Gayle.

Wes is survived by his wife, Gayle; son, Jeremy (Choral); father, Archie (Helen); sisters, Helen (Doug) Himple and Caroline (Terry) Titmus; brother, Pete (Kathy); and numerous nephews and nieces. He was preceded in went to be with the Lord July 7, 2003, at Warm Beach Senior Center, where he had resided for the last year. Kenneth was death by grandson, Paul Moore; great-granddaughter, Julia Hamilton; and his parents. Memorial service was 2 p.m., Sat., July 12, at Gilbertson Funeral Home chapel in Stanwood. Memorials may be made to Warm Beach Senior Community. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.

JACQUELYN A. MOEN
Jacquelyn (Jacque) A. Moen went home to be with her Lord and Savior July 4, 2003, at the age of 75. She was born Dec. 24, 1927, the oldest girl of six children of Jesse and Mabel Woody in Harrison, AR. In 1961, she moved to Washington, where she met the love of her life, George Moen. They made their home in the Stanwood and Monroe areas.

She was a founding member of the Snohomish Community Church. She was loved and respected by many people and will be greatly missed. Survivors include her husband of 40 years, George Moen; daughters, Mabel Oden and Patti Taylor, both of Everett; grandchildren, Shawn Nicholson (California), Eric Christensen (Everett), Marci Taylor Cade (Auburn), Amy Oden (Colorado), Neil Oden (California), Aaron Oden (California), and Laura Oden (Everett); and five great-grandchildren. After a private internment, a celebration memorial service was held at Snohomish Community Church in Snohomish. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Kidney Foundation will be appreciated. 

TILLIE TOKARSYCK
Tillie Helen Tokarsyck, age 88, born in Kline, MT; however, her family moved to Cle Elum when she was an infant. She lived on Hillcrest Hill with her family, then her husband, until complications from Parkinson's necessitated the move to Camano.

Helen was employed for many years as a custodian for the Roslyn-Cle Elum school district, where she enjoyed the students and many of the student helpers that she had during her employment. Prior to that, she was actively involved in St. John the Baptist Church Alter Society, and she taught CCD classes for several years.

She was preceded in Cemetery, Cle Elum. Memorials can be made in Helen’s name to the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Restoration fund. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.

WALLACE THURMOND
Wallace Garvin "Wally" Thurmond, a resident of Sedro-Woolley for the past 35 years, passed Fri., July 4, 2003, at his home at the age of 79 years. He was married to Betty Cashwiler Norvell Benjamin Nov. 3, 1988, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. He was a veteran of WWII, serving with the U.S. Navy, and he was a member of Frank H. Hancock Post #92 American Legion of Stanwood. He enjoyed hunting, gardening, and spending time with his family and friends.

Wally is survived by his wife Betty of the family home in Sedro-Woolley; three children, Jeff Thurmond and his companion Pam Helm of Sedro-Woolley, Susan and her husband Ron Schauer of Clear Lake, and Cathy and her husband Cliff Butler of Sedro-Woolley; four stepchildren, Randy Norvell of Salem, OR, Tammy Cameron of Alger, Cherie McAlpine of Lake Stevens, and Laurie Knepper of Cresent Lake, OR; 14 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in born May 2, 1929 in Seattle, WA. She married for 47 years. When he born Dec. 24, 1927, the oldest girl of six children of Jesse and Mabel Woody, in Harrison, Arkansas. In 1961, she moved to Washington, where she met the love of her life, George Moen. They made their home in the Stanwood and Monroe areas. She was a founding member of the Snohomish Community Church. She was loved and respected by many people and will be greatly missed.

Survivors include her husband of 40 years, George Moen; daughters, Mabel Oden and Patti Taylor, both of Everett; grandchildren, Shawn Nicholson (California), Eric Christensen (Everett), Marci Taylor Cade (Auburn), Amy Oden (Colorado), Neil Oden (California), Aaron Oden (California), and Laura Oden (Everett); and five great-grandchildren. After a private internment, a celebration memorial service was held at Snohomish Community Church in Snohomish. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Kidney Foundation will be appreciated.

EILEEN L. HOOPER
Eileen Lucille Hooper of Camano Island born in Seattle Oct. 18, 1928, to Ingvar and Lucille Eide. Eileen made a career for herself after all her young children were in school full time. She was employed by Washington Mutual Savings Bank, rising to the position of branch manager.

Even though she enjoyed her work, the true light of her life was her family. She also liked playing golf, gardening, knitting and she was passionate about reading. She was a very caring, compassionate person. She is survived by Bill, her loving husband of 56 years; son Rod (Sandy); daughter Karen (Gary); son Martin; grandson Justin; granddaughters Michelle (Denny), Kelly (Jared); great-grandsons Nikolas and Benjamin, and many dear extended family members and friends. We all miss you and will love you forever.

A celebration of her life will be held Thurs., July 10, 1 p.m., at the Chalet at Camaloch (East Camano Dr. and McElroy Dr.). In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the American Lung Association of Washington, 2625 Third Ave., Seattle, WA 98121.

WILSON WALKER
Wilson "Buck" Walker, 77, departed June 26, 2003, to be with his Lord and Savior.

Buck was death by his first wife, Margaret Walker, in 1978. A special "thank you" to Dr. Gjerest and staff in the oncology department at Cascade Valley Hospital. Service will be 11 a.m., Wed., July 2 at Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood. Military graveside will be held at Cypress Lawn Memorial Park, Everett at 2 p.m., Wednesday. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Snohomish County, 2731 Wetmore Ave., Suite 500, Everett, WA 98201, or Stanwood Volunteer Fire Fighters Assn., 10220 - 270th St. NW, Stanwood, WA 98292. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson funeral Home.

MICHAEL SHANHOLTZ
Michael E. Shanholtz was died at home and went to his repose with the Lord June 16, 2003.

Mike was preceded in passed away peacefully Sat., June 28, 2003, with her daughter and nieces by her side. Ethel was married Halbert W. West in 1941. Following his service in the armed forces, they moved to Denver in 1949. There, Ethel lived for the next 51 years as a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother and aunt. She was also a bookkeeper and accountant in Kansas City and in Aurora, CO. In 2000, Ethel moved to Stanwood to live with her daughter and family.

Ethel's interests included ice skating, tennis, bowling, sewing and spending time with her family and friends. Ethel is survived by her daughter, Barbara Bryand; son-in-law, Noel Bryand; granddaughter, Skye Audra Bryand, all of Stanwood; her grandsons, Devin, Ryan and Brandon West; and one great-grandson, Gabriel West, all of Colorado. Ethel also leaves three sisters-in-law, Martha Schroeger of Shawnee, KS, Pauline Schroeger of Kansas City, and Patty Schroeger of Holts Summit, MO; and many nieces and nephews.

Ethel was predeceased by her beloved husband of 38 years, Halbert West, and her loving son, Robert West, who passing will be mourned by those of us who loved her so much!

RINA M. LUND
Rina Margaret Lund, 83, of Stanwood, born in Stanwood April 29, 1920, to Peter and Marie Mahle. She was raised in Stanwood by her adopted parents, Carl and Inga Bangs. She graduated from Stanwood High School in 1938. Margaret was death by her loving husband, Selmer, and also her parents and adopted parents. She is survived by brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Marion and Jim Hendershot, Ray and Aileen Lund, Pug and Mary Jane Lund, Gene Lund; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial service is 2 p.m., Wed., July 2, at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, Stanwood. Private burial at Our Saviour's Lutheran Cemetery, Coupeville.

Robert Lyle "Bob" Eggerman, age 88, born June 10, 1915, in Shawnee, OK to Donald Gilbert and Margaret Irene (Lyle) Eggerman. Bob began his high school career at Culver Military Academy in Indiana and finished in Seattle, graduating from Franklin High School in 1934.

Mr. Eggerman attended the University of Washington, graduating with his Bachelors Degree in economics. He worked for a time in Port Angeles as an accountant. With the start of World War II, Bob returned to the university to finish his ROTC training. He was commissioned in the U.S. Army April 2, 1943. He was released from active duty June 18, 1946, but remained in the reserves until 1953. He left the Army with the rank of First Lieutenant.

Bob worked in San Francisco's financial district following the war as an accountant for Fiberboard Products. He was married to Margaret Elizabeth Oberstar in Oakland, CA May 15, 1948. Bob had a dream of operating a chicken farm and looked for a location in the Bay Area. Mr. Eggerman's father had a small farm on Whidbey Island and was seeking help in its operation. In 1949, Bob and Marge moved to Coupeville. Bob loved farming. He was also an avid Husky fan and attended many home games. He was also a Tyee member and Alpha Delta Phi member of the University of Washington.

Mr. Eggerman was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church of Coupeville, former member of the farmer's co-op of Oak Harbor, a member of the Deerwood Grange of Greenbank, a long-time committeeman and activist in the Republican Party and member of the Retired Officers Association. Bob was also a frequent contributor to the letters to the editor of the Whidbey News Times and others.

Bob Eggerman is survived by his wife, Margaret "Marge" Eggerman at the family home; four children and their spouses: James O. Eggerman and Judith Robb Eggerman of Seattle, Thomas Lyle Eggerman, MD and Amy Patterson, MD of Rockville, MD, M. Irene Eggerman and Landon M. Gibson III of Auburn, and Stephen A. Eggerman and Jeanette N. Eggerman of Kenmore; 10 grandchildren also survive.

Memorials may be made to St. Mary's Church Building Fund, Friends of Home Health of Whidbey General Hospital or the Pregnancy Care Clinic. Arrangements under the direction of Burley Funeral Chapel, Oak Harbor.

BAILEY RENEE DEAN
May 30 to May 30, 2003
5lbs., 2 oz., 18.5" long
"There is not a hand or foot too small that it will not leave an impression on our hearts!" Bailey's mission here on earth was completed, and God needed her more in heaven.

Bailey is the daughter of James Dean and Kristal (Gollihar) Dean, both graduates of Arlington High School. They live at 505 Ironwood St., Great Falls, MT, 59405, where James is stationed in the Air Force. She is survived by her sister Brianna Danae, 2; grandparents, Rebecca Rybacki and Philip Dean of Camano Island, and Linda Nelson of California; also, her aunt, Lisa Rybacki; cousins, Jerry and Michaela Brogan, Adam Rybacki, Matthew, Angel, and Kaitlynn Cory, all of Arlington; her Uncle Michael and Aunt Sara Gollihar of Great Falls, MT, Uncle Steven and Aunt Lisa Crowley of Marysville, and Uncle Matthew A. Cory, Sr. 

WALTER T. COX
Walter Thomas Cox born May 29, 1913, in Caddo County, Oklahoma. Walter is survived by his loving wife of nearly 72 years, Pauline Cox of Seattle; his granddaughter, Claudette Lee Cooper of Seattle and his grandson, Anthony Lee of Seat-tle; as well as many other family members and friends.

Walter had been a resident of Camano Island for nearly 30 years, where he especially enjoyed fishing, tending his garden, and playing bridge at the Camano Island Country Club. Walter retired from Boeing in 1979, where he worked as a design engineer. Services were held at Bleitz Funeral Home in Seattle Oct. 21, 2003. Walter was laid to rest at Cypress Lawn born in Calgary, Canada on July 28, 1920. He married Nadine Paulsen Sept. 6, 1941, his wife of 58 years. He entered military service with the U.S. Navy in 1943 and served as an ordinance man on the USS Shipley Bay, an escort carrier in the Pacific.

After returning home, he established a career with Safeway Stores and worked for them for more than 35 years, in Portland, Seattle, and finally in the San Francisco area. On retiring he moved back to the Northwest he loved and settled in Stanwood. He is survived by three children, Bill Weiss of Kirkland, WA, Jan Shaw of Bothell, WA and Mark Weiss of Woodacre, CA; as well as 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home.

ANNABELLE HOLLOWAY
Annabelle F. Holloway of Camano Island passing, she is reunited in heaven with her beloved husband, Chuck, who born in Coweta, OK on Christmas Eve in 1921. Her family moved to California in 1940. She met Chuck, and they were Cemetery. Chuck's ashes will be placed with Ann at this time. Family and friends are invited to join us as we celebrate their lives. Ann loved flowers, and they are welcome. Remembrances may also be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.

JACK TURNER
Jack Turner born Aug. 15, 1964, at Doctors’ Hospital in New York City. His family currently resides in Stanwood. He leaves behind his loving wife, Mary; and two sons, Jacob and Shaun; his mother, Virginia; stepfather, Ron; and brother, Chris; as well as numerous other relatives and friends.

He devoted his life to his family. He gave 110 percent to his sons and their desires to play sports. He touched the hearts of many throughout the years and was well known around the community for his commitment to sports. Coach Jack will be missed but not forgotten.

Jack loved to golf. It was one of his favorite pastimes. He played on a local bowling league and never passed up a chance for an occasional poker party.

There will be a memorial fund set up at Washington Mutual to help the family. Memorial service is Oct, 23, 3 p.m., at Cedarhome Baptist Church, 2900 68th Ave. NW, in Stanwood. Reception following. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.

EARL BILLINGS
Earl Billings of Stanwood, age 60, Born Feb. 11, 1943, he leaves behind his loving wife Karin; six children and five grandchildren. Earl served in the U.S. Army for over 14 years and in the Vietnam War. Memorial service is Tues., Oct. 14, 2 p.m., at Stanwood Assembly of God Church. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.

MAURICE A. DURAND
Maurice A. Durand, born Nov. 25, 1924 and was 78 years old. He was a long-time resident in the Northwest, after moving here from Spooner, WI.

He was in the Army Reserves during WWII and survived the invasion of Normandy Beach. Upon his discharge with honors, he died Oct. 11, 2003. Melvin was married June 11, 1936, to Mildred Van Ells in South Milwaukee.

Mildred died in 1985; and two grandchildren, Julie B. and Tom D. Schram.

Melvin grew up in Milwaukee, attended Boys Technical High School and later graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Engineering School. After retiring, he participated in about 28 Elderhostel programs. These adventures took him all over the world.

He enlisted in WWII as 1st lieutenant in 1942, and was discharged in 1946, as a captain. Melvin received the EAME Ribbon with four Bronze Stars. He was aviation engineer unit commander and taught some engineering courses at Harvard University. Melvin built and rebuilt many bridges, landing strips and roads in areas of Germany and France.

Melvin helped design and build original runways at William Mitchell Field, in Milwaukee. He also worked as civil engineer for the town of Lake and the City of Milwaukee, and City of Cudahy, and was City Engineer and Director of Public Works. Melvin retired about 1971, and was instrumental in creating "Sharingwood, " a community between Woodinville and Monroe. He lived there for 13 years, moving to Stanwood in 1997, to live with his daughter and family.

The family is planning a memorial bonfire to share adventures and his great sense of humor Sun., May 30, 2004, just before his next birthday. All friends are invited and may contact Carol (629-6408). Memorial donations may be sent to Elderhostel Program, 75 Federal St., Boston, MA.

CALVIN J. HOSKINS
Calvin Joyce Hoskins, passed away at home near Cedarhome Oct. 6, 2003. His wife Florence Gardner preceded him in 1993. He leaves a son, Gerald (Arlene) Martin; and daughter, Mary Esther (Dave) Miller; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; and a sister, Helen Slade of Newberg, OR.

Cal was a retired lumbermill worker and farmer. He raised beef and eggs for market. He graduated from Whittier College in California. He was a long-time member of the Cedarhome Baptist Church. Graveside service was at Pleasant Hill passed away Oct. 9, 2003, at home, surrounded by her loved ones. She was a lifetime resident of the Arlington, Stanwood and Warm Beach areas.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Ed and Pat Sharp; grandchildren, Cherri and Gary Eisenman, Dianna Sharp, Ward and Pannita Sharp; great-grandchildren, Jason and Megan Eisenman, Sara and Troy Osborn, Peter Sharp; great-great-grandchild, Nolan; and numerous nieces, nephews and in-laws.

She was preceded in Born to Troy and Fleeta Brooks Feb. 4, 1917, in a little log cabin outside Newburg, AR. She was preceded in Born in Seattle, June 26, 1911, to Polish immigrant parents, he was inspired early in life to become a physician by the caring ministrations of a family doctor during the devastating influenza epidemic of 1918. With the help of his family and a supportive medical community, he persevered to became a leader in the specialty of internal medicine in Seattle, where he practiced from 1944-84.

Kaz completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Washington in 1932. He was diagnosed with tuberculosis during his first year of pre-medical studies at the University of Chicago. For the next seven years, he pursued his medical studies, even though they were often interrupted by the rigorous treatment regimes of the time. In later years, he often credited his illness with teaching him a deep understanding of medical practice from the perspective of the patient -- it was an extra curriculum that significantly added to his medical education.

In 1940 he received his medical degree from Rush Medical College in Chicago. He pursued his specialty training in internal medicine over the next four years, with internships at the Hospital for Women in Baltimore and University of Minnesota Hospital. It was at Minnesota he met and died peacefully on the morning of Oct. 5. He is preceded in death by his mother and father; his twin brother, Steven, and elder brother, Anthony. Kaz is survived and honored by his wife, Marjorie; son, K. Byron Skubi, M.D. (Jane Mays) of Oak Harbor; daughter, Ronda Skubi (Edward Sheets) of Portland; son, William Skubi (Janis Skubi) of Coupeville; son, Craig A. Skubi (Linda Duchin) of Seattle; grandchildren, Andrew and Elizabeth Sheets, Austin Skubi, Kazimer L. Skubi; three nieces and six nephews; and many of his former patients and colleagues in medicine. Memorial donations should be directed to the Seattle Public Library Foundation, 800 Pike Street, Seattle, WA 98101, or online at www.foundation.spl.org or a charity of choice. 

THOR A. EMRICH
Thor Aland Emrich, of Camano Island, formerly of Issaquah, born March 22, 1963 in Seattle, the son of Linn and Marian Emrich. When he was a young child, the family moved to Issaquah from Mercer Island.

Thor graduated from Bellevue Christian High School in 1981, where he was a member of the golf club. He attended Seattle Pacific University and Bellevue Community College. For several years he was employed by the Boeing Company at the Everett plant. He owned and operated ThunderFab, a woodworking company on Camano Island.

At the time of his death by his father, Linn, Oct. 1, 2002.

A time of visitation for family and friends was held 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sat., Oct. 4, at Flintoft’s Issaquah Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held 1 p.m., Sat., Oct. 11, at Camano Chapel, 867 S. West Camano Dr., Camano Island, WA, 98282; phone (360) 387-7202.

Friends are invited to share memories and sign the family's online guest book at www.flintofts.com. Arrangements by Flintoft's Issaquah Funeral Home.

REV. MAURICE C. MILLER
died Sept. 28, 2003 at age 96, while in the loving care of the staff of Welcome Home, Inc. His wife Margaret pre-deceased him by four months.

Maurice’s incredibly warm smile and the twinkle in his blue eyes will long be remembered by his three daughters: Maurine Johnson (Ernie) of Seattle; Miriam Godding (Fran) of Everett; and Marilyn O’Neel (Ron) of Snoqualmie; and by his six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Memorial gifts may be directed to the Free Methodist Foundation, PO Box 580, Spring Arbor, MI 49283, designated for the Maurice and Margaret Miller Trust for Free Methodist Missions. A memorial service was held at Warm Beach Free Methodist Church, 2 p.m. on Oct. 4. A private internment service for family members took place prior to the memorial service. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.

GORDON STEPHENSON
Gordon D. Stephenson born in Albion, NB, on June 30, 1923. Gordon and his wife Kathleen moved from Seattle to the Warm Beach area, where they lived for the last 26 years. He served in the Army during WWII in the Engineer Battalion. Gordon worked in business administration for years and later worked for Kent-Halvarson Construction. Gordon and Kathleen were Funeral service was at Peace Lutheran Church in Silvana, Fri., Oct. 3, at 2 p.m.; a family graveside service preceded at 1 p.m. at Zion Lutheran born Dec. 23, 1917, in Boise, Idaho, passed away Sept. 27, 2003. "Granmarie" was born April 18, 1905 in Arlington, WA to Nels and Jessie Peterson.

She graduated from Arlington High School and attended Peterson Business School in Seattle. On April 18, 1928 she death by her husband and her brother Jack C. Peterson. She is survived by her son, Nelvin and his wife, Jeanne; daughter Joyce Strand and her husband Robert; grandchildren Jeff Botten (Toni), Tamara Botten Riggs (Craig), Eric Strand, Stephen Strand (Jeanette), Robin Strand Heilbrunn. She is also survived by 11 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Her memorial service will be held at Warm Beach Senior Community Chapel Tues., Sept. 30, 2003 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Atonement Lutheran Church, Warm Beach Senior Community or an organization of donor's choice. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.

CHARLES T. COLE
Charles T. Cole, 76, of Camano Island went to join his beloved Donna in Heaven on Monday, Sept. 22, 2003, surrounded by his family. Chuck was married Donna Jeanne Laker on May 26, 1950. Together they had five children. His marriage and family were the most important things in his life. He encouraged his children and grandchildren to develop their strengths and interests. His love extended outside his family, and he was never happier than when he could help others. Chuck worked for 10 years at Washington Mutual Savings Bank, and graduated from the Pacific Coast Banking School. It was a property line dispute that sparked his interest in law. With the support of his wife and growing family, he entered the University of Washington Law School and graduated with his Juris Doctorate in 1961. After death by his beloved wife, Donna, and granddaughter, Bonnie Susan Cole. He will be greatly missed by his brother, Robert (Mildred) Cole, of Olympia, WA and sister Ruth Matthews of Marquette MI; his five children Charlet (Dan) Lindley of Corpus Christi, TX; Robert (Susan) Cole of Stanwood, WA; Sharon (Patrick) Gilday of Juneau, AK; Shirley (John) Swanson of Poulsbo, WA; and Janet Cole of Marysville, WA; and 12 grandchildren, Sean Lindley, Douglas, Lynette, and Scott Cole; David, Gregory (Megan), Kevin, and Katherine Gilday; and John, Erik, Kristin, and Maren Swanson, and many nieces and nephews. He also leaves a brother-in-law, Robert Laker of Centerpoint, IA, and a very special friend, Mary Lu Conley.

A memorial service in celebration of Chuck's life was held at Stanwood United Methodist Church at 3 p.m. Sat., Sept. 27, 2003. This would have been his 77th birthday. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to the charity of your choice. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.

ESTHER WAGNER DOLTON
Esther Wagner Dolton, 93 of Mira Visa Care Center of Mount Vernon, went to be with her Lord and Savior, on Wed., Sept. 24, 2003. Esther was married her life partner Victor L. Dolton on May 9, 1932.

Vic and Esther lived in Bellingham, Acme, Seattle, Marysville and Stanwood throughout their death by her husband Vic and daughter Marian. Esther loved her Lord and is now with Vic and Marian in paradise.

She is survived by her son John, his wife Kathie of Mount Vernon; grandchildren Laurie (Wes) Price of Bow, Dyana Mitchell of Aberdeen, Tami Snyder of Aberdeen, Kevin (Tina) Galloway of Hawaii, Jessika (Ryan) West of Bellevue, Mike (Teresa) Dolton of Port Hadlock, Polleen (Matt) Delaney of Redmond, Vicki (Ron) Abrahamson of Silverdale, Dan (Lisa) Dolton of Wisconsin and Todd Poor of Marysville. Also 20 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren and many, many nieces and nephews.

Services were held at Gilbertson Funeral Home in Stanwood Sept. 29, with internment at Green Acres passed away Thurs., Sept. 25, 2003 at Skagit Valley Hospital while in the loving care of her immediate family, after many years with diabetes and all of its complications. Jean was passed away in Lynden, WA on Sept. 26, 2003. She was 93, death by her son Myron Pedersen and husband Lars Pedersen.

Margaret is survived by daughters Lee Ellen Christofferson, Linda Stenvers; grandchildren James Christofferson, Karen Lewis, Kathy Salisbury, Susan Bass, Kimberly Weatherill, John Stenvers, Carrie Caldwell, Lars Pedersen, Chardon Dankers; 17 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; and brother, Rasmus Larsen. Memorials may be made to Multiple Sclerosis Society, 192 Nickerson St. Ste. 100, Seattle, WA 98109; Alzheimer’s Society, P.O. Box 4104, Bellingham, WA 98227; or Hospice of Whatcom County, 800 E. Chestnut Ste. 1C, Bellingham, WA 98225.

A funeral service will be held Friday, Oct. 3, 2003, at 11:30 a.m. at Jones Moles Funeral Home. You can share your thoughts and memories of Margaret in a guest book on-line at jonesmoles.com (Jones, Moles Funeral Home & Cremation Service). 

HADLEY KILLOUGH
Hadley W. Killough, of Camano Island, Born on June 19, 1928 in Cool-idge, TX, Hadley was raised in southern California and enlisted in the Air Force in 1946, serving as an aircraft electrician before subsequently receiving an Honorable Discharge in 1949.

He received a degree in chemical engineering from USC and began working for the Los Angeles Air Pollution Control District as a chemical engineer, working up to the position of senior inspector prior to retiring in 1984.

Additionally, he received his law degree from Southwestern University School of Law in 1970. He also served as a commissioner for the City of Seal Beach, CA between 1972 and 1974. Following retirement, he moved to Camano Island, where he lived until his born June 3, 1930, in Reedspoint, MT to Warren and Velda Barr. She grew up in southern Oregon and moved to Stanwood when she death by her husband Glen Lemke in 1974, and Carl Moodie Aug. 8, 2003.

Her family would like to extend a special "thank you" to Snohomish County Hospice, South Team, and to her care-giver and very special grandson, Gregory Fate for their loving care that enabled her to remain in her home.

ALICIA J. ESTVOLD
Alicia Joy Estvold, went to be with the Lord Sat., Sept. 13, 2003, due to complications from diabetes. Her love of music, creative art, and her passion for working with children will be remembered by all. As a strong Christian, she modeled the joy of the Lord in every activity, and her deep faith sustained her during her many health challenges.

passed away Sept. 9, 2003. Lois was married Edith, who gave birth to Lois's sister, Mable Buss of Hilltop Lakes, TX. Lois graduated from Sandy Union High School and later attended Seattle Pacific College. Although she first met her husband-to-be at age 8, when his family moved to Oregon, it was at Seattle Pacific in 1941, that the two began to date and fell in love. They were born, followed shortly thereafter by Gayle Edward in 1949. Both Clarene and Gayle are graduates of Seattle Pacific College.

Lois and Ed retired in 1981, moving to the Warm Beach Senior Community, where Lois continued to actively volunteer at the thrift shop and answering phones at the nursing home, both in the front office and the nurse's station. She also supervised the "collectibles" section of the popular Warm Beach Community Christmas Bazaar for many years.

The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of America honored Lois in 2002 for 17 years of significant service to the community. For at least three consecutive years, Lois gave in excess of 2, 000 hours annually, ranking in the top three of all Snohomish County senior volunteers.

She was well loved for her generous spirit, kind deeds and delightful sense of humor, and was lov-ingly cared for by friends and family in her home until her peaceful death by her beloved husband, Edward Bush; her brother, Alan Cathey; and her son-in-law, Robert Fleming.

She is survived by daughter Clare, who developed and administers a highly-acclaimed program at Lee College in Baytown, TX; and son Gayle, a prominent commercial bankruptcy attorney in Seattle. Other survivors include sister Mable and brother-in-law Jerry Buss; life-long friend and companion Mae Olive Gillett of Salem, OR; daughter-in-law Mary Ellen Hudgins; and grandchildren Alexandra Bush, Jonah Hudgins and his wife Amy; and great-grandchildren Julie and Marie Fleming of Edwards AFB, CA, and Lyric Otto, of Issaquah, WA.

A memorial service was held Sat., Sept. 13, at Warm Beach Manor in the Beachwood Lounge.

The family requests in lieu of flowers, donations be made to either the Rancho Betania Tool Fund or Warm Beach Manor. Checks should be made payable to Warm Beach Free Methodist Church, and should designate the intended recipient.

TECKLA S. NELSON
Teckla Sunnell Nelson, age 93, lifelong resident of Skagit County, born in Mount Vernon Jan. 28, 1910, to Henrik J. and Johanna W. Sundquist Sunnell. Teckla graduated from Mount Vernon High School with the class of 1928. She then went on to Providence School of Nursing in Seattle and worked for three years in Skagit County hospitals. In 1932 she attended Natural Beauty College in Seattle and went on to own and operate shops in Marysville, Sedro-Woolley and Mount Vernon.

On April 17, 1934, she passed away in 1962. She retired to Camano Island in 1975, and returned to Mount Vernon in 1988, and has lived there since.

Teckla was a lifelong member of Salem Lutheran Church. She was an avid painter specializing in oil painting and china painting. Golf was also one of her true passions; she was still golfing at the age of 83. Teckla is survived by two nieces, Kaaren Kneff of Simi Val-ley, CA and Lenore Groat of Bend, OR; three nephews, Dr. Vincent Erickson of New Brunswick, Can-ada, Ellwood Sunnell of ME, and Kenneth Sunnell of Bend, OR; and numerous great nieces and nephews.

Services were held Mon., Sept. 8, at Kern Funeral Chapel, with Pastor Kevin Forquer of Salem Lu-theran Church officiating. Memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice. Arrangements are under the direction of Kern Funeral Home, Mount Vernon.

CLEO MERRILL
Cleo (Coons) Merrill, 91, born in Independence, Missouri in 1911. She was a Spokane resident for 30 years.

Mrs. Merrill moved to San Francisco at age eight with her parents and graduated from Sacramento High School in 1929. She attended the University of Washington, where she was a member of Phi Mu sorority and studied journalism and play writing. She sold two of her plays for publication in anthologies and had another performed on campus. She worked for the University District Herald as a reporter.

During an internship at the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, she met Clarence Dirks, a sports columnist and former captain of the UW football team. They were born.

In 1946, her husband began the "Diary of a City Bred Farmer on Puget Sound" in the PI, a daily column which featured their exploits as novice farmers, attempting to raise cows and chickens and to grow apples, holly and other crops. The couple divorced in 1952, and Mrs. Merrill moved to Spokane. She worked for KREM radio as a copy writer and briefly for KHQ TV and the Hal Bacon Advertising Agency. She did volunteer secretarial work at Bethany Presbyterian Church, where she was a member.

In 1959 she died in 1995. Since 1999 Mrs. Merrill has resided at the Cooper George Retirement Center.

Survivors include her two sons, Martin Dirks of Seattle and Michael Dirks of Spokane; as well as seven grandsons and six great-grandchildren. No services will be held at her request. A family dinner and celebration of her life will take place in Seattle at a later date.

Ball and Dodd Funeral Home-South in charge of arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Joseph Care Center or the Union Gospel Mission.

FRANCES KESSELRING
Frances Kesselring, age 66, resident of Burlington, Born Nov. 27, 1936 at Stanwood, she was a daughter of Jesse and Margaret (Staylon) Beck. Raised and educated in Stanwood, she was a 1954 graduate of Stanwood High School.

On June 1, 1954, she was passed away peacefully in her sleep from natural causes at the home of her daughter.

Lila was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints all her life. She loved teaching children at church and held many positions in that capacity. She had a very generous heart, and her home was always open to family and friends.

Lila was death by her husband, Alvin Harris. She is survived by two brothers, her daughter and son-in-law, Gloria and David Ellsworth; two granddaughters, Camille (Glynn) Edwards of Marysville and Shari (Hank) Werner of Leavenworth; and four great-grandchildren, with whom she had a wonderful relationship. She will be greatly missed. Services are Sat., Sept. 13, 11 a.m. at the Stanwood/Camano Island, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Chapel.

JERRY CARTWRIGHT
Jerry Cartwright, 60, of Stanwood, born Oct. 10, 1942, in Cedar City, Utah. He is a Sedro-Woolley High School graduate, raised in Big Lake and was employed by Seven Sisters as an electrician for the past 25 years.

For the last 17 years, Jerry lived in Stanwood and was happiest working on his farm repairing fences, finishing projects, fixing tractors, working the land and playing with his cattle. In fact, he had quite a way with his livestock, much like the movie "Babe, " where he'd call to them, and they would line up to make the journey to a neighboring pasture.

Jerry's surviving family includes his son David Cartwright of Sedro-Woolley; daughters Anita Gann of Tacoma and Jeri Lynn Garcia of Pennsylvania, from his first marriage; his former wife, Barbara Cartwright of Mount Vernon, and their daughters, Kim Richmond of Mount Vernon and Kari Lee Cartwright of Seattle; sisters, Andra Gawley of New Hampshire, Mary Lynn Ayers of Oregon, Eilleen Leander of Mount Vernon; seven grandchildren, with one on the way; his close friend, Mike Smith; and Jerry's dog, Lucky.
He is preceded in death by his mother in 1990 and his father, July 2003. Services for Jerry will be held 2 p.m., Sat., Sept. 6, in Stanwood at Freeborn Lutheran Church. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood. 

BOB CAMPBELL
Bob Campbell of Everett born Oct. 23, 1987 at Everett General Hospital. He got into a car with a drunk driver on Aug. 29, 2003, and the car crashed. Joey was killed instantly. He was three miles from home on a quiet country road without any other cars around. We know Joey went to heaven. He believed in Jesus Christ as his Saviour and is now in the arms of the Lord.

His mother, Kathy Jean Calavan, preceded him to heaven in 1997, as did both of her parents, Art and Jean Belle Thorsen of Bremerton, WA. We know Joey has been reunited with those who went before him and is so happy to be with his mom again.

He leaves behind a family who will miss him very much: parents, David and Pamela Calavan of Stanwood; brother, Pvt. Cody Calavan, U.S. Marine Corps, of San Diego; sister, Kalee Calavan Craig of Stanwood; step-brother and sister-in-law, Chris and Kristi Craig of Everett; grandparents, Kenneth Puttkamer, Lt. Colonel, U.S. Air Force, retired, and Ruth Puttkamer of Vancouver, WA; grandmother, Marian Craig of Snohomish, WA; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins, including the Thorsen family, who still reside in the, Bremerton area, the Abernathy family in the Vancouver, WA area, as well as many other family and friends in the greater Vancouver, WA, Seattle, Portland, OR and north Everett area.

We would like anyone reading this to know that Joey was extraordinary. He was funny, artistic, creative, sensitive, and he really cared about people. He loved to visit. He would forgive the young woman who was driving the car, and we know she must be in a lot of pain. We are praying for her. A memorial service will be held Wed., Sept. 10, 1 p.m., at the New Life Center, Four Square Church, 6830 Highland Dr., Everett, WA. Students, family and friends are welcome to attend.

LEA RAE REEP
Lea Rae Reep, 64, of Camano Island, born Nov. 14, 1938 in Butte, Montana, the daughter of Ray and Alice Sauve.

In 1956 she graduated from St. Anthony’s High School in Long Beach, CA. She went on to attend Long Beach City College, then became a stewardess for United Airlines where she worked for five years. While at United Airlines, she was involved in public relations and appeared on the cover of a Beach Boys album and in the Otto Preminger movie, "Advise and Consent."

In 1964 she death by her daughter Kari Reep, her mother Alice Sauve, her father Ray Sauve and her sister Andree Crowther. She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Roger Reep; her daughter and son-in-law, Kristin and Peter Scroggs of Aberdeen, WA; her son, Kyle Reep of Mount Vernon; a brother and sister-in-law, Ed and Pam Sauve of Palos Verdes, CA; a sister and brother-in-law, Renee and Rick Hadley of Newport Beach, CA; two grandchildren, Sam and Molly Scroggs and numerous nieces and nephews.

Lea Rae had a way of touching people’s lives. She had a gift for making every person she came in contact with feel welcome and special. Her kindness was never-ending and her positive outlook on life, infectious. No matter the circumstances, Lea Rae handled them with grace and dignity. She was the kind of person that you were proud to say you knew. Her smiling face will be missed by family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Skagit Hospice or Skagit Valley Hospital Foundation-Cancer Care Fund, P.O. Box 1376, Mount Vernon, WA 98273.

The memorial service was held on Aug. 29, 2003 at Immaculate Conception Church in Mount Vernon. The service was followed by a reception at the LaConner Flats. Arrangements are entrusted to Hawthorne Funeral Home and Crematory.

LARRY J. HILL
Larry J. Hill, 54, born in Laurel, Mississippi, the only son of Druscilla Pearce. Graduating from high school in Oakland, CA, he attended the University of Santa Clara and then joined the Merchant Marines, spending most of that time in Vietnam.

Larry was one of the only Afro-American commercial fishermen out of Dutch Harbor, Alaska in the 1970's. After meeting his wife Annette in Seattle in 1981, he settled in Washington and was a member of the Carpenters’ Union, helping to build the Seattle skyline and other landmarks, until his early retirement due to lung cancer two years ago. Larry enjoyed his small farms, first at Smokey Point and then, the past 11 years, in Stanwood, raising cattle and pigs. He loved hard work, fishing and visiting friends and relatives.

Larry struggled with the disease of addiction for years. Many have gotten strength and hope through his tireless commitment to carrying the message of recovery to others. Through the grace of God and with the help of others in recovery, he passed away Dec. 25, 2003, at Burlington, after an extended illness. She was death of her mother. She graduated from Edison High School in 1934, after 12 years of perfect attendance. She then graduated from St. Joseph's School of Nursing in Bellingham in 1937.

Katherine death by her parents; two sons, Wayne and Roger; and her husband, Francis; brothers, Thomas and Eugene Denis; sisters, Marie Dahl and Leona Novotny; nephews, Bud Dahl, Richard Denis; nieces, Dorothy Oswold, Glenda Jones, and Ione Taylor. Survivors include nieces and nephews, Norm (Pat) Dahl, Ernie (Janet) Dahl, Loren (Joan) Dahl, Juanita Dahl, Geneva Peth Sasnett, Bud Novotny, Anita Haake, Donna Power, Joanne (John) Staffanson, Arlene (Bob) Nelson and Jean
(Richard) Jones; brothers-in-law, Raymond Brandstrom, Ansel (Betty) Brandstrom; sisters-in-law, Lillian Holton and Mildred Bunney.
Funeral services held at St. Cecilia Church in Stanwood, 11 a.m., Tues., Dec. 30. Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of Kern Funeral Home, Mount Vernon.

LARRY F. CATRON
Larry F. Catron, beloved husband, father and grandfather, Born in Berryville, AR, he had resided in Yokosuka, Japan, Hawaii and Washington State during his military career and retired to Stanwood.

Larry is survived by his loving wife, Hija (Yasuko); son, Kenneth of Lynnwood; daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Donald Carrier; grandchildren, Kyle, Mariya and Stevan Carrier, all of Everett; mother, Violet; brothers, Gary, Lynn and Gail; and sister, Nancy, all from Arkansas.

He was preceded in passed away Sat., Dec. 27, 2003.

He was passed away, Dec, 23, 2003, surrounded by her loved ones, after a short battle with cancer. Marie was death by her parents, Albert Bruseth and Lillian Husby, and her sister Janice Berkibile. Funeral services were 1 p.m., Mon., Dec. 29, in the chapel at Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stan-wood. Concluding services in the Anderson died suddenly at his cherished Camano Island beach house Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 24. He leaves his three children, Carole Kogon (Alfred), Diane Rondeau (Tom Burke) and Jim, Jr. (Cheri); his grandchildren, Eileen, Kenneth, Jim III, Scott and David; his, dear friend, Elly Kahn; his brother, Rudy Rice; and many lifelong friends in Bremerton, Tacoma, Seattle and Camano Island.

Jimmy was predeceased by his beloved wife of 62 years. Jimmy worked in the ship building industry for many years, where he was a respected labor negotiator for Foss Launch & Tug and Dillingham Shipyards, followed by a term as director of Labor & Industries for Washington State. He was also an avid sportsman, with a passion for golf, fishing, football and boxing. He refereed and judged numerous world championship boxing matches around the world, and served for many years in officer roles for the Washington State Boxing Commission and International Boxing Federation.

In his later years of retirement, Jimmy found his greatest joy on the shores of Camano Island, where he loved boating, fishing, crabbing and gardening. He lit up any room with his twinkling smile, devilish humor and razor-sharp wit. Jimmy was a man of enormous courage, commitment, integrity, strength and. wisdom. We will miss him deeply. No services at his request. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.

HAROLD N. THORSON
Harold Norman Thorson born March 15, 1913 at Wallace, SD to James and Kari Thorson. He graduated from Bradley High School in Bradley, SD. From 1934 to 1936, he served in the Civilian Conservation Corps in South Dakota. In 1936, Norman moved to the Stanwood area. He served in the 80th Infantry Division, of the Army in World War II in Europe. He was discharged in 1945 as staff sergeant.. During the war, he was awarded four Bronze Stars.

In 1946, Norman death by his parents, his wife Isabelle and his sister Clara. He is survived by his brother, Albert; sisters, Fern and Anna, all of Watertown, SD; nephews, James of Yankton, SD, and Ken of Rock Valley, IA; daughter, Dianne and husband David George of Marysville; son, Joel of Warm Beach; and three grandchildren, Leslie of Florida, Devan of Oregon and Kristen of Alaska.

Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Our Saviour's Lutheran Church Memorial Fund or Josephine Sunset Home Scholarship Fund in Stanwood. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood. 

EDWARD TOBIASON
Edward Tobiason, passed away Dec. 20, at his home on Camano Island. Edward grew up in Hatton, the eighth child of TR. and Olivia Tobiason. He graduated from Hatton High School in 1933. He then attended the North Dakota School of Science for trade and technical programs in Wahpeton, ND. Ed born in Seattle Feb. 28, 1915. She lived there until her family moved to Camano Island in 1966. She moved into Stanwood in 1985 and spent the last seven and a half years of her life living at Josephine Sunset Home, until she went to be with her Lord Dec. 23, 2003. Mary was 88 years old.

She is survived by her brother, Roy Johnson of Castro Valley, CA; her sisters, Mildred Gillmor of Olympia, and Carol Franzen of Spokane; her sons and their families, Jim and Salome Crouch and their daughter Janelle of Nigeria, West Africa, Dave and Nancy Crouch and their daughters Kristi and Kelli of Sommers Point, NJ; and Rich and Lydia Crouch and their son Davis and daughter Laina of Camano Island; and many loving friends, nieces and nephews.

Because of Mary's passion for children and teaching them about God's love, memorials to Mary can be sent to Warm Beach Camp's "Kids To Camp" fund. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.

EMMA V. JOHNSON
Emma Johnson born Emma Brandes in Nekoosa, WI, and lived much of her life in Chicago and the towns of Libertyville and Dekalb, IL. Emma worked in sales, bookkeeping and as an executive secretary in the Libertyville school system. In addition to being a devoted wife, mother, sister and dog owner, Emma enjoyed travel, reading, sewing and volunteer work. She was an active member of Camano Country Club.

Emma liked to share stories of her childhood with immigrant parents, who worked to raise Emma and her siblings, Albert, Daisy and Betty, in their new country, and how the family managed through the Depression and World War II. Emma volunteered with the U.S.O. and donated her sought-after "type O" blood as often as she was allowed. Having just done so, she almost skipped going out to a dance the night she met her husband-to-be. Much as they had enjoyed their active work years in Illinois, Emma and Frank were thrilled with their retirement years in Washington. They thoroughly enjoyed their wonderful friends and the beauty and tranquility of life in the Northwest.

Emma’s family would like to express their thanks for the loving care she was given by the staff at Warm Beach Health Care Center.
A memorial gathering will be announced for later in the spring. A fund has been established in Emma’s name at Warm Beach to benefit the nursing staff with educational or other needs. Donations may be made to Warm Beach Health Care Center with a notation that they be directed to the "Emma Johnson Memorial." The address is Warm Beach Health Care Center, 20420
Marine Dr., Stanwood, WA 98292.

C. RONALD STRANDIN
C. Ronald Strandin, 72, of Camano Island, born March 11, 1931, in Seattle, the son of Margit and Carl Strandin. Ron graduated in 1948 from Roosevelt High School in Seattle. He attended the University of Washington, and was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity.

While at the University of Washington, Ron met and later Cemetery, under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood. Those wishing may make memorials to Camano Senior & Community Center, 606 Arrowhead Rd., Camano Island, WA 98282.

ALBERT W. TANNER
Albert William (Bill) Tanner, 82, son of Grace Wilcox Tanner and Albert H. Tanner, born in a logging camp near St. Maries, ID, Feb. 22, 1921, and was named after his father, and his maternal grandfather, William Jason Wilcox of Michigan, of whom he became very fond. He attended the University of Washington, and during World War II, served as a Navy pilot with the rank of lieutenant, an experience he described as his greatest adventure. He loved to fly and owned planes for much of his life.

In 1942 he died in 1992. After his discharge from the Navy, Bill entered the Naval Reserves, taught school in Spokane, worked in advertising in Tacoma, searched for gold in the Yukon, and, together with France, created Totem Publications, a map-making corporation that continues to this day. Bill’s parents separated when he was four. For years he looked for his father, a veteran of the Spanish American War, and finally found him in 1975, when Bill was 54, and his father 93.

Bill’s survivors include Raina Robinson of Camano Island, who held his hand as he died Wed., Dec. 3, 2003, at the home of his sister and brother-in-law, Vera and Floyd Hall of Kirkland, WA after a nearly three-year, hard-fought battle with colon cancer.

He was death by his parents and brothers, Merle, Albert, Verne and Russell.

A memorial service was held Sat., Dec. 13, 12:30 p.m., at Bonney-Watson Washington Memorial, 16445 International Blvd., SeaTac.

Memorials may be made to Swedish Cancer Institute, Clinical Research, 1221 Madison St., Seat-tle, WA 98104. Please sign the guest book at www.bonneywatson.com.

ROBERT E. CHANDLER
Robert E. (Bob) Chandler was married Aug. 24, 1968, and bought their first home in Norco, CA, where their two children were born, Lloyd in 1975, and Ellen in 1977. The family remained in Norco until they moved to beautiful Northwest Washington in January 1986.

As fate would have it, Bob had a difficult time finding work that winter, so he decided to start his own lawn mowing business. He started out with a little Craftsman lawn mower, and his business, B.E.L.L. Mowing, has grown into the four-truck crew it is today.

Bob particularly loved meeting and talking with his customers. They became more than just someone to provide a service for. They were interesting people, and some became good friends. He really enjoyed doing his tractor work, mostly brush mowing, which was his specialty. Bob's son, Lloyd, and his wife, Linda, plan on continuing B.E.L.L. Mowing in the professional and dependable manner that Bob was so insistent upon.

Bob coached soccer ever since his son, Lloyd, started playing when he was six. He coached for both Lakewood and Stanwood organizations, really loved the game and just had a great time with the kids. He was so proud when Lloyd played varsity soccer for Stanwood High School from 1992 to 1994.

He was always willing to help in any way he could when his daughter, Ellen, got involved in various activities. He built stage sets, filmed Christmas programs and, most recently, drove the float for Ellen in the Mount Vernon Christmas Parade for her work at Wal-Mart.

His most treasured moments were the times he spent fishing and crabbing with his "Ellie, " planning and scheming for events and looking to Ellen for advice on how to fix the computer after he fiddled with it. He swelled with pride when she graduated with top honors from her high school. His children were the most important part of his life, and he was always very proud of them.

His passion was fishing. He loved the Sound, and when he couldn't go fishing, he was fixing or preparing his boat and his gear so he would be ready to go when the opportunity arose.

But most of all, he was a dreamer and a planner -- always looking to the future. He would try to figure out ways to make his equipment more efficient. His latest plan was to buy a motor scooter. He wanted to build a platform behind the fixer-upper motor home and tow his boat behind, so he and Linda could go traveling and semi-retire.

Bob is survived by his devoted wife, Linda, of 35 years; his son Lloyd; his daughter Ellen; his brother Jim; sisters Pat Henne and Susan Armas; nephews Joshua and Ryan Chandler, all of Southern California; and his youngest sister Maryanna (Candy) Cruz of Arkansas.

A memorial service will be held in Bob's honor Fri., Dec. 19, 3 p.m., at Gilbertson's Funeral Home, 27001 88th Ave. NW, Stanwood. There will be a reception following the memorial at Bob and Linda's home at 15910 58th Ave. NW, Stanwood. He will be greatly missed by his family and his many friends. He was a big man with an even bigger heart. 

PHYLLIS V. GRATIAS
Phyllis Viola Gratias, born May 28, 1923 in Chicago, Illinois, passed away peacefully Nov. 27, 2003 at the age of 93 at Josephine Sunset Home in Stanwood.

She was the youngest of 11 children, death by her daughter, Macie Nunns. She is survived by her daughter, Jeanette Hoag of Edmonds; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services will be held in Salt Lake City, UT in the spring. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.

JUDITH M. MCKEAN
Judith Marie McKean, a resident of the Stanwood area for 65 years, Cemetery. A celebration of life service will be announced later.

The McKeans operated a dairy farm two miles north of Stanwood and raised peas as a cash crop. When her husband death.

Mrs. McKean was married Felix in Seattle Sept. 25, 1934.

Survivors include five sons and their wives: Dale F. and Penny of Hillsboro, OR, Gary L. and Irmgard of Kennewick, WA, Terry G. and Joan of Stanwood, Wayne L. and Chris of Kenmore, WA, and Michael C. and Julie of Vacaville, CA; 12 grandchildren: Keith McKean of Portland, OR, Shannon McKean of Gresham, OR, Michelle Edwards of Hillsboro, OR, Jodi McKean of Sherwood, OR,

Bruce McKean of Gig Harbor, WA, Tanya Morales of Spokane, Jeff McKean of Port Townsend, Melissa Carpenter of Sedro-Woolley, Holly Beckstead of Tacoma, Laury McKean of Seattle and Timothy and Diana McKean of Vacaville, CA; and 14 great-grandchildren.

The family asks that any donations go to Our Saviour's Lutheran Church or Josephine Sunset Home, in Stanwood. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.

ELIZABETH J. GLASS
Elizabeth Jean Glass, beloved daughter of Kim and Joanne Glass, sister of Henry Glass, Born June 20, 1988, in Seattle, Betsy spent all but the first year of her life in Stanwood. She was an honor student at Stanwood High School and was awarded a place in Who's Who Among American High School Students the year, 2002-2003. She was an enthusiastic horsewoman. She enjoyed cooking, writing and buying her friends birthday presents. What we will miss most about Betsy is her unbounded capacity to love others and the joy with which she embraced this life.

Betsy leaves behind her father, Kim Glass; her mother, Joanne Glass; her brother, Henry Glass; her grandmother, Jeanette Bodilly; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. An open house gathering of friends and family celebrating Betsy's life will be held Sat., Dec. 13, 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Glass residence in Stanwood.

In lieu of flowers, send donations to the National Brain Tumor Foundation, 414 Thirteenth St., Suite 700, Oakland, CA 94612-2603, or a charity of your choice.

ELMER W. FIEDLER
Elmer W. Fiedler born March 22, 1917, near Irene, SD to Adolph and Laura Fiedler. In 1935, Elmer moved to Stanwood, where he lived the rest of his life.

Elmer began his working career at Twin City Foods, in Stanwood. He left Twin City during World War II, joining the Army, where he served with the 32nd "Red Arrow" Division in the South Pacific. He was awarded the Bronze Star, Purple Heart and Presidential Citation. Following his return from military service, Elmer returned to Twin City Foods, where he retired in 1983.

Elmer was preceded in died Thurs., Nov. 27, 2003. He was married Michiko Nishimoto Jan. 10, 1958. The two enjoyed 45 years of marriage.

In 1981, he retired from the Navy as a master chief. He enjoyed living on Camano Island and being part of the community, serving as head of the Camano Sunrise Community. He also enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, reading, and especially, working on reunions for the ship and crew he served with as a member of the Tortuga 26/46 Association. Joseph and Michiko traveled extensively all over the world in their retirement.

He is survived by his wife, Michiko of Camano Island; son and daughter-in-law, Tsuneto and Rebecca Lee of Arlington; grandchildren, Cameron and Karissa Lee; and two brothers, Daniel and Charles Lee. He was preceded in Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.

OSCAR A. SCHEI
Oscar A. Schei, 89, of Stanwood born Dec. 31, 1913 in Elk Point, SD and moved with his two sisters to the Victoria community in 1916. He attended Victoria School through the 5th grade and then Lincoln School.

After attending school, he worked with his father for English Logging Co. In 1931, he started working every summer for Olaf Floe at the Northwest Herring Co. in Alaska and winters in the lumber industry. In the late 40's through the 50's he owned and operated a fleet of milk trucks -- which picked up milk from the farmers in the Stanwood/Arlington area and delivered to the Darigold plant in Mount Vernon -- while also running and operating his own dairy farm. In the 60's until he retired, he also worked for Pilchuck Tree Farm and Victoria Ranch.

Oscar passed away in 1983. Oscar resided at his homeplace until three years ago, when he moved to Mountain Glen Retirement Home in Mount Vernon. He was preceded in Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Freeborn Lutheran died peacefully at home on Camano Island, Nov. 17, 2003. He was born in Coupeville, Aug. 13, 1911, to David Edgar And Carrie Zelma (Smith) Byrd. He graduated from Coupeville High School, where he particularly enjoyed participating in sports and impressing his classmates with his ability to hand walk great distances.

Having graduated right at the beginning of the Great Depression, times were tough and jobs were scarce. With a loan from his sister, he was able to go to Wrangell, AK to work at the Wrangell Print Shop. He worked as a printer in many shops all along the west coast, from Juneau to Los Angeles, CA. In particular, he spent many years working at Renton Rainier Printery for Dorothy and Ernie Farrar. Their families remained lifelong friends. In retirement, Bill loved to be on or near the waters of Puget Sound,
fishing, crabbing and shrimping. He spent many years at Potlatch on Hood Canal. Several years after both Dorothy and Bill lost their spouses, they renewed their friendship and were married in 1991. They were blessed with 10 years together. At Warm Beach, Bill found a large and loving extended family, community and church. Bill will be remembered for his sweet smile and his loving devotion in caring for Dorothy. Bill is survived by his sister, Irene; his four children, Donna, David, Robert and Myra; his stepdaughter, Arlyne, who lovingly cared for Bill during the last two years of his life and made it possible for him to remain in his home.

Our family would like to extend our thankfulness for the steadfast kindness of our caring neighbors, especially Lavon Black and granddaughter, Erin Nguyen. A memorial service will be held in Bill’s honor at St. Aiden’s Episcopal Church Fri., Nov. 28, 1 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Warm Beach Community Association. 

SHIRLEY J. FRIEDRICH
Shirley Joan Friedrich, a child of God, was born Dec. 12, 1928, in Copeland, KS. She passed away Nov. 20 surrounded by his beloved and loving family. He leaves behind his wife, Barbara; daughter, Jana and son-in-law Tom Shaughnessy; sons, Robert and Jim; granddaughter, Kelley and husband Henry Schwab; grandson, Ryan Shaughnessy and girlfiiend Dannial Aschenbrenner; and his precious great-granddaughter, Josie Schwab; brothers, Billy (Marie) and Wayne (Delores) Glenn; and extended family, Don and Carol Rohan, Mike and Carolyn Mc Chesney. Al also leaves many caring friends in Camaloch, Desert Center and Canada.

Special thanks to Don Winter, Pat Getty and Don Einarsen for giving their time when needed. Also special thanks to Providence Hospice of Snohomish County for their compassionate care. At his request, there will be no services. Memorials may be made to Providence Hospice of Snohomish County or your favorite charity. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.

ELSE M. HASSEL
Else Hassel passed over on Sun., Nov. 9, 2003. She was passed away Mon., Nov. 17, 2003, at Osceola Regional Medical Center in Kissimmee.
Cemetery in Boulder City, NV.

OBERLIN E. ARNOLD
Oberlin Ellis Arnold was born in Wales, England in 1585, arrived in America in 1634. His first home was in Cambridge, CT. The descendants became known as the "Connecticut Aronlds" to distinguish them from the "Rhode Island Arnolds, " to which Benedict Arnold belonged.

Ellis's father, Don Poe Arnold, married Ruth Adelaide Ellis. Following graduation in 1908, he entered the ministry of the Free Methodist Church.

Ellis, of the ninth generation, attended elementary schools in Ar-kansas, Missouri and Washington. At the age of nine, he knelt at an altar in a Baptist church to accept Jesus Christ as his Savior, whom he followed faithfully. He attended Seattle Pacific High School and College graduating in 1933, with a Bachelor of Arts degree.

From 1933 through 1947, he was employed by the United States Department of Indian Affairs, serv-ing in Alaskan schools and com-munities as teacher and Indian agent. In 1934, at the age of 25, he death in 1982.

In 1984, at the age of 75, he death by his parents; his wife, Dorothy; and his brother, William Liston Arnold.

Surviving him are his wife, Ramona of Warm Beach; his sister, Elisabeth (Will) Quaale of Carna-tion, WA; nieces, Marlene (Stan) Wainscott of Duvall, WA, and Jeanie (Larry) Major of Port Or-chard, WA; nephew, Dwight (Sharon) Quaale of Carnation, WA; nieces, Jo Macy (Chet) Lewis, Jr. of Redmond, WA, Phyllis Macy (Jim) Sortor of Vashon, WA, Laura Macy (Jon) Noble of Redmond, WA; and 15 great nieces and nephews. Inurnment at the Anderson born in Seattle, March 26, 1918, to Alfred Johnson and Josephine Johnson. He death by his wife Ruth; sister, Virginia Isaacson, and husband, Lloyd; brothers, Al and Raymond. He leaves sisters, Elise Luff of Coeur D Alene, ID, Dorothy Maryatt of Camarillo, CA; brother, Mil-ton Johnson, Freeland, WA; step-children, Jim Bailey, Fred Bailey and Donna McCann; and many nieces and nephews.

Bob became a victim of polio when he was a young lad but over-came its difficulties by leading and living a full life. He retired after many years with Alaska Communications System. Bob lived on Camano Island for almost 30 years, and had many friends there who will really miss him. A memorial to his life will be held at Gilbertson Funeral Home in Stanwood, 2 p.m., Sat., Nov. 29. In lieu of flowers, donations may go to charity of choice. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home.

RUTH E. JOHNSTON
Ruth Ellis Johnston left this world to be with the Lord Nov. 10. She was married Leonard B. Johnston, settling in Lake City, where they raised their three children. Ruth loved to sing both at home and with a group, singing with the Roosevelt High School A Cappella Choir and the Oriana Chorus. She was a Brownie and Girt Scout leader for many years. She worked in the Lake City Grade School lunchroom, later becoming their head baker. Most recently, Ruth was a member of the Josephine Sunset Home Drill Team and was honored as the JSH Resident of the Month for June, 2003. She was preceded in passed away Nov. 8, 2003, at the Josephine Sunset Home, in Stanwood. He was married to Elizabeth Lawson Dec. 1, 1931.

Garvik served his country in the ROTC, and from 1943 to 1946, served overseas in North Africa, France, and Germany during WWII. Garvik has resided on his farm near Stanwood, where he has farmed and raised an award-winning Ayrshire herd. He retired in 1994 from farming and has resided at Josephine Sunset Home since 1998. Mourning his death by his wife Elizabeth in 2001. Funeral services were held 1 p.m., Sat., Nov. 15, at Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood. Conclud-ing services in Our Saviour’s Lu-theran Church passed away peacefully Thurs., Nov. 6, 2003. She was preceded in died in June of 2002. She was born to Carl and Vera Backstrom. She had three brothers, Gene and Lois Backstrom (Sedro-Woolley), Byron and Robinette Backstrom (Everett), Bob (deceased) and Phyllis Backstrom (Sedro-Woolley).

She leaves three sons and their families: Barry Wilson (Camano Island), Richard and Karen Wilson (Camano Island), and David and Debbie Wilson (Everett); she also leaves nine grandchildren; along with numerous great-grandchildren. Gwen also leaves Don Paige, David and Carol Paige, Bud Paige, Tracey and James Tenneson, and her faithful companion Smokey. Gwen's request was that neither memorial nor graveside services be held. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.

JAMES B. JENKINS
James B. Jenkins, 58, of Camano Island, Born April 27, 1945, in Everett, to Bernard and Jean Jenkins, he lived most his life on Camano Island. He worked as a contractor and spent his free time fishing and enjoying the water on his boat. Survivors include one son, Joel Jenkins of Camano Island; and four daughters, Jolyn Knapp and Jeri Molnar, both of Camano Island, Julie Stach of Warm Beach, and Jana Szczublewski of Appleton, WI; 11 grandchildren; brothers, Gary Jenkins of Camano Island, David Jenkins of Kalispell, MT, and Steve Jenkins of Hamilton, WA; one sister, Margaret "Peggy" Bakker of Lynden, WA.

He was preceded in died Sun., Nov. 2, 2003. He was born in Weehawken, NJ, Sept. 6, 1925. He passing.

He is survived by his two loving children, his son, Robert C. Jensen, and his daughter, Robin L. (Jensen) Carmichael; son-in-law, Michael Carmichael; and his three grandchildren, Jade Altman, Rohana Carmichael, and Elwood Carmichael. Robert was a resident of the Northwest for about 14 years and had worked most recently at the Burlington Bon-Macy store for the past three years.

Prior to this time, he resided on Camano Island. Before moving to the Northwest, he resided in Southern California after leaving the East Coast in his early twenties.

Mr. Jensen proudly served in the United States Army from December 1943 to May 1945, receiving the WWII Victory Medal and EAME Campaign Medal. Our family would like to thank all of Dad's friends and extended family, and his medical care givers for their many kind efforts, cards and prayers throughout his illness. In particular, we would like to thank Dr. Monroe Whitman of Arlington for his expert care and companionship, along with his dedicated staff. Thanks to everyone at Hospice of Skagit County; each person helped us with our every need, especially nurse, Tim Davis, with his endless efforts to keep Dad comfortable. Much appreciation to all the kind folks at the Bon, whose many cards and notes really kept Dad's spirits up. Thanks to the compassionate staff at Home Place, and also to the loving care given to us at Mountain Glen Retirement Center. Charlotte and Debra, thanks to you both, too. We thank Dad's special neighbors: Bob Kelley for all the visits, assistance with transportation, and special friendship. To Sharon and Lonnie for always looking out for Dad, and to Lee and Ernie for your concern and help. Terri, Robbie, Georgia, and Paula, thanks for your support and prayers. A very special thank you to Lela, our Visiting Angel. Also thanks go out to anyone whom I may have forgotten. At Dad's request, there will be no memorial service.

MARION McDONALD
Marion Kathleen (Teeft) Sweeten McDonald was passed away Oct. 25, 2003.

She had lived in the United States since her marriage to Wallace McDonald Sweeten in 1938. They made their home in Michigan, where her son David Wallace Sweeten was passed away in 1983. Marion then death in 1993.

Marion graduated from Cayuga High School and was enrolled in Alma College, Thomas, Ontario, when a tragic accident took the life of her father, and her mother was left an invalid. The family business, along with the care of her young sister, became Marion’s responsibility. During this time, she turned to the study of music at Toronto University. She later taught piano for eight years and played for her home church, United Church of Canada, from 1930 to 1938. She leaves her son, David Wallace Sweeten and his wife (Lois) of Moses Lake, WA; her sister, Frieda Hedley, Dunnville, Ontario, Canada; and two nephews, Duane and Grant Hedley and their families; a cousin, June Bryson and her family of Edmonds, WA; a step-daughter, Teresa Wood and her family of Fresno, CA. She was a member of St. Aidan's Episcopal Church.

Those wishing to remember her may give to a charity of their choice or St. Aidan's Episcopal Church. She will be laid to rest at Camano born in Havre, MT May 18, 1932, and passing was sudden and tragic, we are comforted by the knowledge that his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, welcomed Omer home Friday morning with the words, "Well done, thy good and faithful servant."

He was the son of Ingval and Olina Thon who farmed out of Kremlin, MT. He lived in Montana until 1943, when he moved to Mount Vernon, WA after the death of his niece, Verna Lee Carrier, he and Pam raised her youngest daughter, Lori-Anne. Omer is survived by his sister, Mabel Cooper of Mount Vernon; daughter, Lori-Anne McPherson and her husband Dean, and their sons, Gregory, Ian, Cullen and Daniel of Camano Island; step-son Jerry Burnell, Jr. of Hillsboro, OR and his children, Lindsay, Kristen, Ryan, Amber and Tad; nephew, Gene Cooper of Mount Vernon; niece, Linda Robbins and family of Renton; nephew, Don Amzen and family of Enumclaw; nephew, Gene Mortenson of Redlands, CA; special family, George and Cathy Nygard and their children, Jessica, Andy and Kurt of Sumas, WA; special cousin, Margaret Swick of Havre, MT; numerous other cousins, great nieces and nephews, and friends that he has made during his lifetime and especially his friends at the round table.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Mae Arnzen. Memorial services will be held at Camano Chapel Fri., Nov. 7, at 1:30 p.m. 

GEORGIA M. BRANDT
Georgia Maxine Brandt, 75, of Lynnwood, formerly of Stanwood, born Nov. 10, 1928, on the family farm in Chokio, MN, to George W. and Frieda Ida Cecelia (Kruse) Adolphson. The fifth of seven children, she grew up attending school in Chokio, graduating in 1946. She attended nursing school at Franklin College in Minneapolis, MN, graduating in 1949 as an LPN nurse.

Georgia met and death Feb. 7, 1975.

Georgia went to work for Stanwood Middle School, working for four years, before moving to Lynnwood, in 1979. She went to work for Edmonds Community College for 15 years, retiring in 1994. She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, Edmonds, and Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Stanwood. She was active in church groups, Sunday school, senior and junior choirs, ladies Bible study groups, the WELCA women’s group, the Stevens Ministry, the Latch program and the Outreach team. She enjoyed volunteer work, gardening, her family, especially her grandchildren.

Georgia will be deeply missed by her family, friends and her church. Georgia is survived by her three children: Naomi Sullivan Villano and husband Bob, of Littleton, CO, Tom and wife Anne Brandt of Snohomish, and David and wife Jennifer Brandt of Stanwood; five sisters, Arline (Conrad) Mattson of Sleepy Eye, MN, Dorothy Young of St. Paul, MN, Jeanette Pedersen Greiner and husband John of Morris, MN, Laverne (Bill) Williams of Boise, ID, and Margie Olson of San Diego, CA; one brother, Earl Adolphson of Chokio, MN; two sisters-in-law, Mabel Brandt of Granite Falls, MN and Grace Brandt of Rock Rapids, IA; grandchildren, Nicole Sullivan of Brooklyn, NY, Marta, David, and Andrew Brandt of Snohomish; two step-grandchildren, Rocco Villano and Erin Villano; and one great-grandchild, Zoe Villano; also numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles and friends throughout the world.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Tues., Feb. 24, at Christ Lutheran Church, 23525 - 84th Ave. West, Edmonds, WA 98026. Public graveside services will be held 2:30 p.m., Tues., Feb. 24, at Anderson went to be with the Lord Wed., Feb. 11, 2004. Martin was went to be with the Lord Feb. 14, 2004. He had suffered from Alzheimer's disease and brain cancer. He is now at peace.

Pete was death by his parents, Loretta and Joseph Fay; his two brothers, John and Joseph Fay.

Peter Fay has been a parishioner at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Edmonds for over 40 years. He was known to many people in his work field, his Catholic faith, extended family members and friends of all his children. To many, he was known, as "BIG PETE." All who knew him loved him for so many different things. He was a great storyteller. He had a story for everything. He was full of so much knowledge and wisdom. Everyone who knew him had the greatest respect for him. He loved laughter so much and loved to make other people laugh. He loved to cook, and he loved to go to the store. All the grocers in Edmonds loved to see him coming. He would always stop and take the time to talk to anyone.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Sunbridge Nursing Home in Richmond Beach, Washington and the caregivers who tended to him. He has taught so much to so many and will be sorely missed by all. Any donations may be made to Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Edmonds.

HERK HANCOCK
Mark "Herk" John Hancock born on June 21, 1943, in Cheyenne, WY. He graduated in 1961, attended the University of Wyoming and enlisted in the Wyoming Air National Guard, until he moved to Seattle in 1968, where he worked for Boeing as a draftsman.

As a music lover; he managed a local band named "Butterfat" in the Seattle area. He had many fond memories of those days and spoke of them often. Ever the restless soul, he soon discovered flea markets, antiques, and auctions, thus embarking on what would become his life’s work, owning several antique stores. In 1978, he became an auctioneer after "practicing" a few times in the shower, entering into partnership as Hancock & Rasmussen for many years.

death by his parents, Loren and Mary; brother, Dudley; and a sister, Lynn Marie.

He is survived by his loving wife of 18 years, Stephanie; his beloved children, Cubby and Jaynie; brothers, George and Eddie Hancock; sisters, Patricia Hancock and Mary Jo Ore; his aunt, Elsie Bondi; and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, his countless friends; and, of course, his cherished dogs, cats and chickens -- especially Johnny.

Herk loved life and was determined to continue living. He never gave up and was convinced he would win the battle. He eagerly looked forward to going on a fishing trip with Cubby and to cheer Jaynie on at her next volleyball game. He wanted so much to be well again and come home to Stephanie and his family. This devastating illness took Herk’s life in 90 short, but very long days. He will be dearly missed.

A memorial service will be held at the First Baptist Church, located at 103 N. 5th in Mt. Vernon on the hill, Sat., Feb. 28 at 11 a.m. Visit the web site at hancockauctions.com for photos and a final look at the auction company Herk was so proud of. A potluck celebration of Herk’s life for family and friends will follow at the LaConner Garden Club, 622 2nd St. (across from Gaches Mansion), 2:30 p.m. Please bring any memories or photos to share. In lieu of flowers, accounts have been opened at Skagit State Bank and Bank of America to help the family pay for expenses or a donation to your favorite animal charity in Herk’s name. Arrangements are under the care of Skagit Cremations.

KAREN D. RENN
Karen Desiree Renn, late of Bellevue, born to Julius and Darlene (Dallman) Renn on March 22, 1953, in Ellendale, ND. Karend’s profession was as a mental health counselor. She received her AA transfer degree form Skagit Valley College in 1997, and her BA degree in psychology from Western Washington University in 2000. During her illness, she obtained her Masters of Arts degree from Western Seminary in Bothell in 2002.

Karen is survived by her loving parents, Julius and Darlene Renn of Billings, MT; her loving children, Vanessa Aguilar and her husband Antonio of Mount Vernon, Joel Hess and his wife Darcie of Bellevue; two grandchildren, Taylor and Mariah Aguilar; sister Brenda Renn of Billings, MT; brother, Curtiss Renn and his wife Julia of Bend, OR; nephew, Thomas Renn; niece Emelia Renn; and numerous friends who will miss her dearly. Celebration memorial service was held for Karen Sun., Feb. 15, 3 p.m., at La Mision del Valle Assembly of God Church in Mount Vernon. Reverend Lyn Goetz officiated. Music was provided by Stanwood Assembly of God Praise and Worship. Special music by friends, Joy Woody, Rebekah Johnston and Lisa Hess.

JOHN C. SWANSTROM
6-14-36 to 2-16-04
Beloved husband of Jeanenne, loving father to James, John and wife Cindy, Rochelle and husband Don Bright, and Joel. Much adored grandfather to John Ryan Swanstrom, Ingrid and Giselle Bright.

John was a wonderful brother to Orella Syring, Jerry and wife Bobbie, Lucinda Cook, and Robert and wife Denise, sister-in-law Rochelle Roth, along with many nieces and nephews. John, also known as Jack to his family and friends, was born on Flag Day, and born in Stanwood to Herbert and Eleanor Wallin Fridlund who preceded him in married Lois Ballard Dalton. They enjoyed several trips around the U.S. including Hawaii. Lois lovingly cared for him throughout his final weeks before he died Tues., Feb. 10, 2004. She was married Basil Ingraffia. The two have been together for 65 years. They met at Aragon Ballroom in Chicago, and they have enjoyed ballroom dancing until her recent illness. Angeline also enjoyed gardening.

Angeline was a member of the Women of the Moose. She is survived by her husband Basil of 65 years; sons, Sebastian (Gloria) Ingraffia, and Peter (Gwendolyn) Ingraffia; brother, Ben; four grandchildren, Victor (Sherri) Ingraffia, Jessica (Vedren) Mati, Anthony (Jennifer) Ingraffia, and Michael Nash; three great-grandchildren, Sofia, Samuel and Brenna.

Angeline was preceded in born Aug. 17, 1906 in Park Rapids, MN. She moved to Ballard and then to Camano Island, where she spent many happy decades. "Vangie" passed away at Skagit Valley Hospital Feb. 7, 2004, following a brief illness. Vernon was a resident of Josephine Sunset Home Assisted Care, in Stanwood. He enjoyed meeting many new friends. He was death by his father, Alfred; mother, Ruth; brother, Chester.

A memorial service was held Fri., Feb. 13, at Gilbertson Funeral Home Chapel, Stanwood, Pastor Donald Brekhus officiating. Memorials may be made to Josephine Sunset Home, Stanwood, or to a charity of your choice.

BESSIE E. FORDYCE
Bessie E. Fordyce born in Fairview, WY.

She leaves behind a son, William Harvey and his wife LaVonna; a stepdaughter, Clara Evans and her husband Fred; a sister-in-law, Sharon Metro; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, cousins, nephews and nieces. She was preceded in passed away in her sleep, Sat. morning, Feb. 7, 2004. She was the mother of four, a waitress, and a member of the women's auxiliary volunteering at hospitals and Meals on Wheels. She was death by her daughter, Christine. She is survived by her sons, Eugene Thomas and Robert Grant; her daughter, Cecelia Gray; and also six grandchildren. She will be missed by many. Memorial services will be held 2 p.m. Sun., Feb. 22, at the Stanwood Senior Center, Stanwood. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral home, Stanwood.

JAMES W. OUDERKIRK
James W. Ouderkirk, 60, born on March 7, 1943 in Kansas City, KS. He is survived by his wife, Mary; son, Andrew and wife Tamar; grandchildren, Drew and Shania of Camano Island; parents, Gerald and Rose of Prosser, WA; brother, Bill and wife Elvira of Edinburg, TX; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.

James was preceded in death by his daughter, Sharon, and son, Steven. Jim devoted his life as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses and to the love and care of his family. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the nurses and staff at Providence Hospice of Everett. Private graveside services were held Feb. 2, in Bremerton, WA. A memorial service was held Sat., Feb. 7, at Stanwood Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses.

In lieu of flowers, family requests contributions to the worldwide work of Jehovah’s Witnesses or the local congregation. 

WILLIAM G. PORTER
Bill, 83, born May 17, 1920, to John and Jane Porter at Swedish Hospital in Seattle and attended Lakeside and the University of Washington, where he was a member of Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity. After graduation, he enlisted in the Marine Corps and saw action during World War II in Okinawa and other areas of the Pacific. He was called back during the Korean War but was not sent overseas. Instead, he remained stateside to train troops. Bill liked to talk about his war experiences and was very proud of being a Marine.

In 1950, Bill passed away Feb. 7, 2004, at Skagit Valley Hospital, Mount Vernon, following a brief illness. Vernon was a resident of Josephine Sunset Home in Stanwood. Arrangements pending under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.

DOROTHY L. WEIR
Dorothy La Vern Weir, 80, of Camano Island, born on May 11, 1923 to her proud parents, Clyde and Mary McBride in Uncas, WA, a railhead during the great logging days around Discovery Bay. She spent her childhood growing up in the Lake City area. Her favorite sports were tennis and swimming. She took frequent fishing and camping trips with family and many trips to their cabin at Camp Comfort on Camano Island.

She met and passed away Jan. 21, 2004 in Carmichael, CA after a long illness. Geraldine was married her childhood sweetheart Alfred Flage. Because of health reasons, they moved to Sacramento in 1950. Geraldine retired in 1983 from American River College after 25 years of service.

Geraldine was preceded in passed away Sun., Dec. 7, 2003, at Cascade Hospital in Arlington.

She was married to Duane, who passed away in 1983. She has 11 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. There will be no services. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be sent to your favorite charity. We will miss you, Mom!

FRAN O’DAY
Fran O’Day, 66, of Camano Island, born March 26, 1937, in Seattle. She raised six children and was retired from the nursing profession. She was an avid gardener and cook. She loved being a mom, grandma and great-grandma, and since her retirement, had enjoyed traveling.

She leaves her beloved fiancé, Thor Olsen of Camano Island; sons and daughters-in-law, Dr. Lance Miller of Las Vegas, Jeffery and Laura Miller of Marysville, Mark Miller of Seatac, Patrick and Carmen O'Day of Tulalip, and Christopher O’Day and Heather Rossman of Stanwood; daughter and son-in-law, Nanette and Michael York of Camano Island; brother, Clayton Kline of Arlington; sister and brother-in-law, Peggy and Daryl Brayton of Camano Island; beloved grandchildren, Angie, Rocky, and Tristin Miller, Misty Jurgensen, Tricia Miller, Vanessa, Jason and Brian O'Day, and Carissa O'Day; many great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and wonderful friends.

Fran was preceded in died Jan. 19, 2004, at the Skagit Valley Hospital in Mt. Vernon. Jack was married Sept, 12, 1942.

Jack had enlisted in the Navy Intelligence Corps in January of 1942, and he and Mary spent the war years in Washington, DC and Boulder, CO. After the war, in 1945, they returned to the University of Washington and soon moved to Edmonds to begin raising their family of three children. Jack worked for many years as an accountant for West Coast Metal Products in Edmonds, Heisdorf and Nelson Farms in Kirkland, and the State of Washington Department of Social and Health Services in Olympia.

He and Mary retired to Camano Island, where they enjoyed many years together gardening, bird watching, and traveling around the Pacific Northwest. They spent their last years together at Warm Beach Senior Community. Throughout their lives, Jack and Mary cared deeply for their family, friends, and the larger community. They were loving parents and cared for their parents and brothers and sisters. Jack and Mary worked to support schools, a clean environment, and social justice. Jack was a Scout leader, Little League umpire, and precinct chair for the Democratic Party. Jack and Mary were founding members of the Northlake Unitarian Fellowship (now church).

Jack is survived by his loving wife, Mary Jean Davies of Warm Beach; his children, John Davies and Linda Schandelmeier of Fairbanks, AK; Doug and Laurie Davies of Stanwood; and Carolyn Davies and Don Short of Kirkland; six nieces and nephews; and six grandchildren. In addition to his immediate family, Jack had hundreds of relatives in the area north of Seattle. He will be dearly missed by all of his family and friends for his not-too-subtle wit, his wonderful artistic ability -- which included some beautiful wood carvings, following the tradition of the coastal Indians -- his commitment to improving people’s lives, care for his children, nieces, nephews and grandchildren, and six decades of devotion to his cherished wife, Mary.

A memorial service was held at the Warm Beach Senior Community Sat., Jan. 24. Memorial gifts may be made in Jack and Mary’s name to the Davis Slough Heronry Fund of the Whidbey Camano Land Trust, P.O. Box 1453, Langley, WA 98260. See www.wclt.org for more information and donation forms. Herons were a special interest of Jack and Mary’s, and they have contributed to this project.

ARVID W. EGGENBERGER
Arvid W. Eggenberger, 80, of Stanwood, born March 7, 1923, in Lake City, MN to John and Lillian Eggenberger. He graduated from Lake City High in 1941. He proudly served his country in the Air Force during W.W.II, until his honorable discharge Oct. 20, 1945.

Arvid death on June 7, 1998. He worked as carpenter with the Seattle School District until his retirement April 1, 1988, where he remained a proud member of the Carpenters Union, Local #131. Arvid was also preceded in Cemetery Association, 101 Seventh St. S., Lake City, MN 55041 in honor of his parents. Cremation and arrangements under the care of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood. Upon Dad's request, private memorials will follow.

In Memory
HELEN McHEFFEY
1929 - Valentines Day, 1999
Mom, It's been five years since you have been gone. I miss you more than you will ever know. I am doing my best to take good care of your house and all the girls. You would be so proud of all of them. I am also doing my best to take care of GG; you know she will be 96 this year. I wish so much you were here, Mom. I love you so much. Julie

LINDA L. SANDS
Linda Louise Sands, 61, a resident of Burlington, Born on July 2, 1942 in Seattle at Swedish Hospital, she grew up on Camano Island, graduated from Stanwood High School and attended Gonzaga University. Survivors include her husband, Jack; two sons, John Sands of Cleveland, OH, and Tim Sands and his wife Tuesday of Everett; and granddaughter, Logan Sands.

Graveside inurnment will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wed., Jan. 28, at the Burlington died Wed., Jan. 21, 2004, at Josephine Sunset Home, Stanwood.

She was death by her parents, Edward and Amelia Schilferth; and sister Alma. Estelle's family would like to thank Josephine Sunset Home, Merrill Gardens, as well as our spe-cial friends in the community, for their wonderful care. Funeral mass will be held 11 a.m., Sat., Jan. 31, at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, Stanwood. Cemetery, Stanwood. Memorials may be made to the Stanwood-Camano Food Bank, P.O. Box 1285, Stanwood, WA 98292. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral home, Stanwood.

ARNOLD SECORD
Arnold Secord, of Camano Island, born in Saint Cloud, MN Oct. 24, 1924. He served in the Army during WWII. He and Violet Dorry were death by parents, Gillmore and Minnie Secord; brothers, Darrell and Virgil; and grandson, Bobby Maurer. He is survived by wife, Violet; son, Gary and friend Marge; son, Kyle; daughters, Wanda Boner and husband Dan, Gail Eidsness and husband Tom; sister, Elaine Wipper; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Arnold was a member of the American Legion, VFW and Fraternal Order of Eagles. He is loved and missed by his family and friends. A memorial service will be held Sat., Feb. 7, 1:30 p.m., at American Legion, 88th Street, Stanwood.

WINNIFRED EMERSON
Winnifred "Winnie" Emerson Born Winnifred May Bruce May 22, 1919, in Sunnyside, WA to Fred and Bertha Reynolds Bruce, she graduated from Sunnyside High School in 1937. In 1939 she married Allen R. Emerson in Sunnyside. In 1946 they moved to Bainbridge Island to begin a 27-year career with Washington State Parks. As a ranger's wife, she played an active role in the inception and development of three parks: Fay Bainbridge State Park (1946-1949), Yakima Sportsman State Park (1949-1952), and, finally, Camano Island State Park (1952-1973), where she welcomed park visitors into her home as family members. She worked seasonally at Twin City Foods in Stanwood before beginning a 20-year career with the First National Bank of Stanwood in 1959. There, she always greeted her customers with warmth and interest. Few people remained strangers to Winnie. After retirement, her enthusiasm for meeting people led to her work as a census taker in 1980 and 1990.

Her desire to offer a ready hand wherever needed led to 60 years of volunteering, including the following organizations: the VFW, DAV, American Legion, Camp Fire Girls, Stanwood-Camano Fair, and the Camano Senior Center, where she focused her work for the past 10 years. She supported the concept and encouraged the building of the center, then served as a board member and an officer. She also participated in many center activities and regularly drove Camano seniors to medical appointments. She was predeceased in 1987 by Al Emerson, her husband of 42 years, and in 1947, by Wendy Allynn Emerson, her infant daughter.

She is survived by her son, James Haba and his wife, Erica, of Hillsborough, NJ; daughters, Victo-ria Haba Hull and her husband Barry of Red Hook, NY, and Kathleen Emerson Shoop and her husband Jim of Bow, WA; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, three step-grandchildren and five stepgreat-grandchildren; siblings, Frances Cheek, Betty Heath, Glen Bruce, Mabel Brumback, Beverly Henry, Johnnie Rogers; and sister-in-law, Carol Bruce, wife of Robert Bruce, deceased. She was also pre-deceased by her sister, Julia. In addi-tion, she leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews, and much-loved friends.

A memorial reception is planned for March 20 at the Camano Senior and Community Center; details to be announced later. Memorial donations may be sent to Camano Senior and Community Center, 606 Arrowhead Rd., Camano Island, WA 98282. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood. 

HELEN PINGREE
Helen Virginia Cantrell Ferguson Pingree, 75, born Sept. 17, 1928, in Billings, MT to J.M. and Gertrude Cantrell, the only daughter amid six loving brothers. She grew up and attended schools in Billings, and graduated in 1946 from Billings Senior High. She attended Linfield College for two years, then took a job in the music department at the University of Montana in Missoula.

Helen met Harold Ferguson in high school, and on Nov. 11, 1950, they were death of Harold.

After her husband's married in 1969, in Seattle, and the family moved to Redmond to begin a new era. In the late 1980's, the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease began to appear. Bill and son Steve cared for Helen with amazing patience and love for as long as they were able. Bill then researched and found the best possible home for her, and that was Josephine Sunset Home in Stanwood.

Helen loved spring, flowers and Christmas. Her smile lit up every room. Even after she was no longer able to recognize people, we all felt a visit was a success when she smiled. Helen always expected the best from people and usually got it. She was extremely proud of all her children for accomplishments large and small.

We will all miss her. It helps to know that she is in a place where her mind is whole and she can recognize those who love her. The family is very grateful to all the staff at Josephine Sunset Home who cared for our mother. Each one always showed her kindness and genuine caring. We appreciate and thank you all.

Memorial donations may be made to Josephine Sunset Home, Stanwood, your local Alzheimer's organization, or the charity of your choice. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.

NILA P. VARGAS
Nila Vargas born in San Luis Potosi, Mexico Nov. 12, 1932, to Delfino and Modesta Peralez. Nila has lived in Snohomish County since 1958. Her parents and daughter, Emma Vargas Candia, preceded her in entered into rest Wed., Dec. 31, 2003 in Sacramento, CA, after surrendering to his battle with heart failure.

Bob was death by his parents, George and Olga Hancock; brothers, Frank "Bud" Hancock and George Hancock; and sister, Alice June Espe.

He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; three sons, Terry, Bob and Marty and their wives of the greater Sacramento area; sister, Carol Berring of Lynden, WA; 10 grandchildren, one great-grandchild; and many nieces and nephews. He will be missed by everyone who knew him. Funeral services were held Wed., Jan. 7, at Sunset Lawn Chapel of the Chimes, Sacramento. Burial followed at Sunset Lawn Memorial Park.

BERNARD R. FRIZZLE
Bernard "Bernie" R. Frizzle, 63, of Stanwood, born Jan. 5, 1940, in Port Huron, MI, the son of Ralph and Alice Frizzle. He served with the Army National Guard in Michigan from September 1960 to June 1961 and spent most of his life working as a contractor in the construction of mobile homes.

Bernie is survived by his wife, Suzanne, of Stanwood; two sons, Randy Frizzle of Seattle, and Patrick Frizzle of Colorado Springs, CO; a daughter, Avette Avery of Seattle; two brothers, Chuck Frizzle and his wife, Nancy, of Riverside, CA, and David Frizzle and his wife, Mary of Orange, CA; two sisters, Karen Dowling of Arvada, CO, and Nancy Behaylo and her husband,

Jerry of Rochester Hills, MI; and two grandsons, Michael Frizzle of Murray, IA, and Cory Parker of Everett. Mass of Christian burial was held at 11 a.m., Wed., Dec. 31, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Anacortes with Cemetery in Anacortes. Arrangements in the care of Evans Funeral Chapel, Anacortes.

WILLIAM T. GRIMM
William Thomas Grimm, 87, of Arlington, eldest son of pioneers William G. and Dora Grimm, born Oct. 5, 1916, at home. He was a wonderful father to son Thomas W. and wife Cheryl Grimm, grandfather of Hillary and Jessica Grimm. He also leaves behind brothers, George (wife Vi) and John (wife Betty Jane); sisters, Betty Keller (husband Lou), Martha Young, and Dorothy Carroll (husband George); and many nieces, nephews and friends.

He was preceded in passed away peacefully at home from breast cancer and liver cancer Sat., Dec. 27, 2003. Yvonne was passed away at her home Dec. 27, 2003, surrounded by her loved ones, after a lengthy illness, to be with the Lord in Heaven with peace and dignity. She was passed away Dec. 31, 2003, in Bellingham, WA. At her request no services will be held. Dorothy was Cemetery, Sedro Woolley, WA. Arrangements by Jerns Funeral Chapel and Onsite Crematorium.

ESTHER F. VICE
Esther F. Vice, 94, Born June 1, 1909, in Garrett, IN to Coney and Maude Clark, Esther was next to the oldest of seven children. She attended school in Garrett, and graduated from Terre Haute Normal School with her teaching credential. She taught for several years in a one-room country school north of Garrett. Esther died in 1953.

Esther was a devoted wife and mother, teaching her three children how to live and be strong in difficult times. In 1949, she attended Central Washington State University in Ellensburg, updating her teaching certificate. She taught in the Sunnyside schools until 1969, when she moved to Edmonds to teach and be near her family. Upon her retirement from teaching, Esther kept active. She hiked, took German classes, learned to swim, and became a proficient ballroom dancer with the Fred Astaire Studio. In 2000, Esther moved to the Warm Beach Senior Community in Stanwood, where she made many friends. The staff and volunteers at Warm Beach made her last years happy ones. She appreciated the loving, competent care they gave to her daily. She was a long-time member of the Sunnyside Neighborhood Church and the Lynnwood Assembly of God, and was a member of the Sno-King Retired Teachers Association.

Esther is survived by her two daughters, Wilma and husband John Smith, and Cynthia (Cyd) and husband Chi-Dooh (Skip) Li; eight grandchildren, April MacDonald and Thomas Vice, Timothy and Antony Smith, Brian Huotari, Peter, Joseph and Kara Li; 12 great-grandchildren: Joshua, Tawnie and Allie Sailsbery, Jon MacDonald, Jacob, Joel and Tavia Vice; Charlotte and Christopher Smith, Chandler Huotari, Ella and Cleo Li; one sister, Floride Jean Sonnenberg; and numerous nieces and nephews in Washington, Texas, California, and Indiana. She was preceded in died at home in Mount Vernon Mon., April 19, 2004.

He was married Naomi Adams in 1959 in Billings, Montana. After he completed his education, they moved to the Skagit Valley area to raise their three boys.

During his years with the Stanwood/Camano School District, he was president and chief negotiator for the Stanwood Education Association, as well as the main architect of the Stanwood teachers' collective bargaining agreement. He also began and directed the driver’s education program.

After his retirement, from Stanwood/Camano School District in 1998, he enjoyed a second career, helping his son Gary at Holboy's Automotive Service. He was an avid reader and writer, poet, sailor, hiker, and kayaker, but his greatest joys were being husband to Naomi, father to his boys, and Poppy to his six wonderful grandchildren.

Survivors are his wife, Naomi of 44 years; his three sons and their wives, David and Sandy, Phil and LeAnne, Gary and Connie; and his grandchildren, Ayla, Emily, Wes, Adam, Abbigail, and Gabrielle, all of Skagit Valley; and his sisters, Audrey Munkres, Vernal Allen, Leo Clark, Shirley Linke and Marian Burge.

He was preceded in passed away peacefully in his sleep at home in Bellingham April 16, 2004. Jim was death by his father, Roy Sundsby. Survivors include his mother, Alvina Sundsby of Camano Island; sisters, Vicki Wyant (Victor) of Camano Island, Mary Pasay (Steve) of Denison, TX, and Diane Ritchey (Bill) of Edmonds; nieces, Katie Johnson of Denison, TX, Kaara Baca (Brent) of Denison, TX, nephew Ray Wyant of Worcester, MA., and a large extended family. 

PAUL R. GIBBS
Paul Born in Price, Utah Dec. 23, 1925, Paul moved with his parents to Portland, OR as a teenager. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in World War II, where he was a paratrooper in the U.S. Army’s 82nd Airborne Division and participated in the D-Day invasion. Paul and Barbara were born Oct. 16, 1928, in Kirkland, and born May 3, 1921, death by her husband, Gordy; brother, Mike; sisters, Doris and Mickey; and a grandson, Chris. She is survived by one daughter, Arlene (JO) Neukirsner in Austria; son, Gordon (Bud) Baxter in Utah; and son, Bruce Baxter in Montana; brother, Charles Emery in Kirkland; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Although Alzheimer's took its toll on her, she will be remembered for her witty personality and beautiful, bright smile, which remained, even to the end.= A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.

CAROL J. CHANDLER
In the early hours of Friday, March 26, 2004 Carol Jane Brown, died April 5, 2004.
Mary was passed away Fri., April 9. He went home to be with the Lord and to be reunited with his loved ones. Earl was born and raised in Isanti, MN. He has lived in Washington for the past 25 years. Earl earned his living driving truck. He enjoyed traveling, church, spending time with friends and family. He was a loving father and grandfather. Earl is survived by his four children: Ron Noren (Leslie), Bruce Noren (Jo Ellen), Marilyn Welch (Steve), and Trudy Barnes; 14 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; 15 step-grandchildren; and eight step-great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held April 14, 1 p.m., at Camano Chapel on Camano Island. Directing Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.

NORTON A. STEELE
There will be an open house to celebrate the memory of Thora and Norton Steele Sat., April 10, 2 to 5 p.m. at their home, located at 1542 Carol St., in the Camano Country Club area.

AMANDA RILEY
Amanda Clarice Knutson Clark Riley, known to many as Aunt Mandy, born in Burnett County, WI Aug. 8, 1913. Amanda married Wilbur Riley in 1965. Wilbur's children were adults, but once again, Amanda took on the role of mother and grandmother without hesitation. Amanda moved to Washington in 1942, and lived in the Bellingham and Camano Island areas. She was a cook at St Luke’s Hospital for 23 years, a member of the Lutheran Church and life-long member of the Grange.

Once Amanda retired, she took on volunteering and house sitting to keep herself busy. This time the pets she cared for took center stage in her life. How she loved her little doggies and always had a treat for them! Graveside services will be held at Greenacres passed away Sat., March 20 at 84 years of age. He was death, Loyd Armstrong of Camano Island, and Ralph Armstrong of Oklahoma City. He leaves behind his wife of 65 years, Jayne Armstrong of Camano Island; his sister, Pat Brown (Barney) of Clinton, OK; his daughters, Kathie Coart (John) of Bellevue, Dana Armstrong (David Sakahara) of Bellevue and Debi Holland (Bill) of Camano Island; grandchildren, Kristen Blake (Braden), Karin Coart, Rebecca Kay (Gary) and Rick Holland. Jack was a veteran of World War II, where he was in the 749th tank battalion serving in France, Belgium and Germany. He was awarded the Bronze Star for heroic service in action.

A special thanks to the wonderful and loving staff at Mira Vista for their compassionate and loving care of Jack and his family during his final days. Jack will be buried icon with his mother, father and brothers in Clinton, OK, where they grew up. Remembrances may be made to the charity of your choice.

HAROLD ELMGREN
Harold (Hal) Elmgren, 89, of Camano Island and former longtime Seattle resident, born Jan. 8, 1915, in Portland, OR, but spent much of his life in Seattle, where he owned and operated Aurora Carburetor and Electric until he retired in 1977.

As a very young man, he had a bicycle repair shop. His next venture was an auto upholstery shop. This is when he became a charter member of the Oregon Roadster Club. He had a great zest for life and enjoyed his retirement years fully, golfing, gardening, music (playing the piano), reading and "tinkering" with automobiles.

The last 15 years were very special. Hal and his wife moved to Camaloch, where Hal enjoyed the camaraderie of the Men's Golf Club. Hal is survived by his wife of 63 years, Lois; son, John; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in born Feb. 1, 1916, to Arnold and May Blades in Maryhill, WA. Hazel died when she was four, and the family moved to Hillsboro, OR where her mother taught school until Hazel was a junior in high school. They then moved back to Maryhill, WA. Hazel graduated from Goldendale High School in 1933. She then attended Yakima Valley Junior College one year and transferred to Eastern Washington State Teacher College in Cheney, WA and graduated in 1936. In 1936 she married Homer W. Greer, and together they built an excellent home lumber business. They enjoyed 57 years of marriage.
She was very active in First Christian Church, where she attended from 1948-1981. She served as a deaconess, secretary of church board, church clerk for nine years, church choir and various other committees. Hazel was very active in community work, serving as president of Junior Women's Club, Garden Club and Novella Club, and vice-president of the District Junior Federated Women's Clubs. She has been a member of Camano Chapel since 1981.

She leaves behind husband, Homer W. Greer; son, Joseph Terry Greer of Sunnyside; sister, Emma Jean Blades Miller of Moxes, WA; granddaughter, Kimberly Christenson and husband Scott of Everett; grandson, Cameron Morris Greer; great-grandsons, Andrew Wesley Christenson, Jeffrey Allen Christenson, Christian Shoman Greer; and several nieces, nephews, grandnieces and nephews. Viewing will be at Gilbertson Funeral Home Chapel, Stanwood Tues. and Wed., March 30 and 31, 1 to 4 p.m. Graveside service will be Thurs., April 1, 11 a.m., at Camano Chapel, 867 S. West Camano Dr., Camano Island. A graveside service will be held in Sunnyside, WA at a later date. Memorials may be sent to American Lung Association or Camano Chapel. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.

JENNIE M. HERNANDEZ
Jennie May Hernandez, 23, of Oak Harbor, born Nov. 23, 1980 in Reno, Nevada. She served her country as a member of the U.S. Navy since Sept. 29, 2000, and was most recently attached to the "Garudas" of VAQ 134 at NAS Whidbey Island. Jennie is survived by her husband, Jose Hemandez; and son, Derek Hernandez of Oakdale, CA; mother, Loretta Passmore of Oakdale; father, Gary Passmore; and brother, Darrell Passmore of Camano Island; sister, Fay Sinare of Graham, NC; and her grandmothers, Leona Meegan of Modesto, CA, and Shirley Passmore of Camano Island. She will be sincerely missed by her many friends and coworkers. Funeral services were held 1 p.m., Mon., March 29, at Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.

KATHERINE JONES
Katherine Adele Marshall Jones born in Spokane and attended Holy Names Academy. After graduation, she found work in support of the war effort at Fairchild Air Force Base. Following W.W.II., she studied fine arts at the University of Washington, where, as a member of Delta Zeta Sorority, she met and passing. Joyous in life and peacefully accepting in death, Katherine will forever be remembered for her unlimited capacity to extend unconditional love freely and embrace all who entered her realm.

Other surviving family members include her children: Kathy, Robert, Gwen, Ellyn, Cynthia and their respective spouses: Gary Austin, Dan Hinkley, Guy Piercey, Terry Benham, Phil Oman; grandchildren: Jessica Austin, Katherine and Lauren Piercey, Bjorn and Alex Thoreen, Karl and Marina Oman. The family has special praise and thanks to head angel Kathy Peebler and her band of angels: Colleen Cooper, Karen Chestney, Janet Watke, Debbie Stratton, Trevor Fisher, Devenee Keltner and Holly Stang. These wonderful people provided Katherine with excellent and loving care. With their help, we were able to keep Katherine at home, as she wished. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are welcomed to the Kathy Peebler Caregivers Scholarship Fund, in memory of Katherine Adele Jones in care of Stanwood-Camano Area Foundation, PO Box 1209, Stanwood, WA 98292. 

DOROTHY B. MEYER
Dorothy Beal Pusey Meyer, 83, of Indianapolis born May 7, 1920 in Seattle, to George Beal and Gertrude Gear. Early in her childhood, Dorothy lived on her grandfather's 160-acre homestead in Burlington, WA. Later she moved with her mother and stepfather, Richard S. Pusey, to Stanwood, where her parents managed and owned the Stanwood Hardware and Furniture Store. There she developed her lifelong interest in tennis and graduated from Stanwood High School (consolidated) in 1938.

Mrs. Meyer received her teaching certificate from Western Washington Teacher's College. She completed her education at the University of California, Berkeley during World War II. At Berkeley, she caught the eye of Frederick Eugene Meyer, then a U.S. Navy fighter pilot on shore leave at a U.S.O. dance.

After the war, they death in 1996, Dorothy remained an avid gardener, traveled, and took continual delight in her family, friends and pets. Memorial contributions may be made to Southside Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 47436, Indianapolis, IN 46247, The Stanwood Area Historical Society, P.O. Box 69, Stanwood, WA 98292 (www.sahsfncc.org/member form.html), or the Stanwood Co-op Preschool, Building Fund, P.O. Box 1801, Stanwood, WA 98292. Mrs. Meyer is survived by her children, Robert Meyer of Indianapolis, IN; Carrie Meyer Richardson of Camano Island; Kate Meyer of Loma Mar, CA; and her three daughters and sons-in-law, Gayle Torian Meyer, Dan Lorimer, and Patrick Richardson; her four grandchildren, Anna Torian Meyer, Molly Torian Meyer, Jack Travis Lorimer, and Michael Eugene Richardson. A memorial service will be held at All Souls Unitarian Church, in Indianapolis in late April.

LAURENCE PETERSON
2-5-12 to 3-27-04
Laurence A. Peterson was died when he was 14. He worked on his aunt and uncle's farm several summers, honing a Midwest work ethic that stayed with him all his life. He finished high school and went into the Civilian Conservation Corps. He sent his paychecks home to be put into a savings account for college, but the family spent that money to live. It was, after all, the Depression/Dust Bowl years, and times were tough. He born, he enlisted in the Navy during W.W.II. His father-in-law was furious with the "damn stubborn Norwegian, " who would go off to war when he didn't have to, but it was part of his code of honor, and it was the right thing to do.

After the war, in 1947, he and his wife bundled kids and possessions into an old panel truck and headed west. They first settled in Des Moines, WA, and never left the Pacific Northwest, living at times in Seattle, the eastside, and Camano Island. He was an electrician by trade but always wanted a business of his own. They bought a neighborhood hardware store in Seattle in a deteriorating neighborhood at a time when neighborhood hardware stores were disappearing.

He continued to work as an electrician, and Mom ran the store during the week, but it didn't work out. So, rather than claim bankruptcy, they contacted their creditors and paid their debts over time. It was part of being honest people. He was good at taking his sons fishing and camping and hunting. He was a good and gentle man. He worked until age 68, and he and his wife had several good retirement years together. Good years. There were bumps, of course, a heart attack, pains from old injuries, a bout with cancer, but mostly growing old gracefully, enjoying family and friends. Then his memory started to go. It’s a terrible decision for a spouse to have to make, but what do you do when a person's memory is so shot they can't remember where the bathroom is? He spent his last year in an assisted living home. He was part of the "greatest generation, " and like his wife, deserved that accolade. He is missed.

He is survived by two sisters and a brother; his wife, Helen; sons, Will and Larry; four grandchildren and a great-granddaughter. Donations in Laurence's name may be made to your favorite charity. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.

NORTON A. STEELE
Norton Allan Steele of Camano Island born in Seattle April 1, 1917. He graduated from Snoqualmie High School in 1935. He death after 65 years of marriage. Nort had a lustrous, exciting and rewarding career. After returning from W.W.II., he worked at Polar Frozen Foods, where he was noticed for his rapport with people and his sales ability. Nort was hired by Pictsweet Foods, which brought his family to Mount Vernon in 1950. Stokley Van Camp purchased Pictsweet in 1954, while Nort was in frozen food sales. Following this purchase, the frozen food division was moved to Oakland, CA. Nort was promoted to national sales manager of the frozen food division. He and Thora had a lovely home in Alameda, which was always full of family and friends. In 1962, Nort was promoted to sales manager for the canned food division in charge of chain store sales for the western half of the United States. This promotion took the family to Centerville, Ohio. After two years of increasing sales, Nort was transferred to Van Camp sales and became the national sales manager of the United States. When he reached the pinnacle of mobility at Stokley, he left to own and manage his own food brokerage company.

He and Thora missed the West Coast, family and friends, so in 1974, Nort retired from that career to settle at Utsalady Point, Camano Island. He and Thora enjoyed renewing friendships, dancing, visiting family and the waterways of the San Juan Islands on their boat. They were active in the Camano Island Yacht Club for several years. Nort and Thora enjoyed and took pride in having their grandchildren visit and participate in all the activities the island/Puget Sound offered. Boating was Nort's hobby, along with clam digging, pulling in Dungeness crab and smelting on their beach. In 1984, Nort passed the Washington real estate
exam and began working for Sollid Realty. He thoroughly enjoyed the work, sales being one of his passions and the camaraderie at the office, and working with Ann and her staff.

In April 2000, Nort once again retired, this time from real estate to spend more time with his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He and Thora moved to the country club to live an easier lifestyle. Nort is survived by his children: Christine Steele-Orrick of Sacramento, CA; Carole Boges, Renton, WA; Roland Thomas Steele of Hobie Sound, FL; grandchildren Michael Norton Orrick, Mathew Thomas Orrick, John Steele Boges, Crystal Lana Steele, Justin Michael Steele, Cory Thomas Steele; great-grandchildren Eden Ashley Orrick, Evan Steele Orrick, Shayla Rain Orrick and Keely Nesta Moon Orrick; granddaughters-in-law, Kirsten Evans Orrick and Sherry Williams Orrick; nieces Suzanne Doyle, Joanne Shaldrup and Karen Zingmark; nephews-in-law, Dick and Bill Boyer Goben; and many great-nieces, nephews and cousins. A celebration of Norton's life will take place at a later date. No flowers, please; you may make a donation to Orthopedic Hospital.

AUDERY J. VERHEYDEN
Audery Jean Verheyden, passed away March 17, 2004, at Providence Mount Saint Vincent in West Seattle. Proceeded in passed away peacefully in Auburn, March 9, 2004. She was death by her husband of 43 years, Bud Buckner; a brother, Nils Lindahl of Camano Island; and her sister, Anna Hammersmith of Tacoma.

She is survived by her daughter, Beverly Lopan of Auburn; a son, Daryl Buckner of Austin, Texas; twin sons, Larry Rackner of Federal Way, and Gary Rackner of Grayland, WA; two grandchildren, Alesha and Jake Lopan of Auburn, whom she adored.

Karen enjoyed playing bridge and belonged to the Mt. Vernon Elks Emblem Club. Karen was loved by all who knew her. She brought joy to everyone’s life she touched.

At her request, there will be no services held. She will be laid to rest at Anderson passed away March 21, 2004 in Mount Vernon. Arrangements are pending and will be announced by Hawthorne Funeral Home, Mount Vernon.

FLOREINE A. HOFSTAD
Mother has gone to the glory
Where choirs of angels sing
She loved the gospel story
And adored her saving King.
Now she lives in that
bright tomorrow
That heaven for the soul
Far away from pain and sorrow
Where her Savior has
made her whole.
She abides in that beautiful city
Where the roses never fade
To behold those sights so pretty
In her mansion that Jesus made.
In heaven we feel
There is a room
Graced with new
Flowers everyday.
God always picks
That special bloom
To balance his bouquet.
Ever close in mind and heart
Is the love we feel today.
Mom hasn’t just been set apart
She blooms in God’s bouquet.

Family and friends celebrate the life of Floreine Ammie Hofstad of Camano Island who born in Watertown, SD Sept. 6, 1917. She was raised on the family farm in Raymond, SD and attended school there and in Aberdeen. She graduated from college in Aberdeen in 1937, and taught country school for two years. In 1939 she Cemetery will be private. Remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society, Skagit Valley Hospice or a charity of your choice. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.

MARY R. LLOYD
Mary Rose Lloyd, aged 88, born to Joseph and Marie Dettling Aug. 10, 1915 in Sumner. In 1925, her family settled in Stanwood as dairy farmers. She is survived by Hiram John Lloyd, beloved husband of 50 years. Mary is also survived by a sister, Laura Kessell; and a brother, Ben (Caroline) Dettling.

She enjoyed community activities and dancing at the Grange Hall and was a member of the lady’s auxiliary for Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, Fraternal Order of Eagles, an associate member of the 1st Armored Division Association and a member of the Stanwood Area Historical Society. A memorial celebration will be held 1 p.m., Sat., March 27 at Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood. Remembrances may be made to the Stanwood Area Historical Society or a favorite charity.

RONALD J. MATHIES
Ronald J. Mathies, 76, of Camano Island, born Nov. 28, 1927, in Spokane, to Alfred and Ethyl Mathies. A graduate of Lake Washington High School, Kirkland, and the University of Washington with a BA in Industrial Design. Ron's early work was with Weyehauser Timber Co. from 1951 to 1955. In 1955 he was employed by Walter Dorwin Teague, an industrial design firm, where he was with the firm for more than 30 years, in time, as vice president and manager of the Seattle Westlake office.

He was preceded in Cemetery in Ellensburg at a later date. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.

ALFRED F. REMINGTON
Resident of Camano Island, for 15 years, formerly of Birmingham, MI for 35 years. Albert was a graduate of the University of Nebraska and a Veteran of the US Navy W.W.II. He was a retired advertising executive for Ford Motor Company for over 30 years. Former occupations and employers include executive vice president for DP Brother and car advertising manager, Packard Motor Car Company.

Albert was the founding member of Michigan Emergency Patrol, past president of St. Dunstan's Theatre Group, lifetime member of the Adcraft Club of Detroit, and a founding member of the Church of St. Owen, Bloomfield Hills. He was also a member of Camano Island Yacht Club, Packard International Motor Car Club and U.S.S. DeHaven Sailor Association. Husband of Bette; father of Peter Remington and Albert Remington, Jr.; stepfather of Carol Self (Richard), Karen McCauley (Michael), Elaine Lewis and the late Steven Lewis; grandfather of Scott, Justin, Stacey, Nikki and Jodi Remington and Derrek, Lindsay and Kirsten Self and Patrick and Steven McCauley; great-grandfather of Ella McCauley.

Funeral mass was Wed., March 17, at Church of St. Owen, MI. Cemetery, Southfield, MI. Memorial tributes to The Karmanos Cancer Foundation, Albert F. Remington Cancer Research Fund #019783, 18831 W. Twelve Mile Rd., Lathrup Village, MI.

DON WATERMAN
Don Waterman of Camano Island passed away March 17, 2004, at the age of 91. He enjoyed all kinds of sports. His favorites were golfing with the Camaloch Men's Club and continuing to bowl with the Golden Kids League in Mount Vernon at 91 years young. He was a Roosevelt Golden Grad and a life-time member of the Elk's Club. He loved spending time with family. Don and his wife have lived on Camano Island since 1972.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Mabel; son, Don (Sharon); daughters, Gloria Michaelis (Kerry), and Cheryl Meents (Karl); six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Wed., March 24 at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Stanwood. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Providence Hospice of Snohomish County, the Alzheimer’s Assoc. or St. Cecilia Catholic Church. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.

‘REMEMBERING WINNIE’
March 20, 2004
1 to 3 p.m.
Camano Senior & Community Center
606 Arrowhead Rd., Camano Island
Winnifred M. Emerson
1919-2004 

ARLENE M. HOSKINS
Our loving, wife, mother, grandmother, Arlene Maltais Hoskins, lost her struggle with cancer at home at the age of 73 with her loving family surrounding her on March 14, 2004.

She graduated from Marysville High School in 1947. She dedicated her life to raising foster children and making their house a loving home. She enjoyed gardening and owned and operated Jerry's Upholstery for many years. She leaves her husband, Jerry of the family home; two sons, Craig (Sue) Burden, Jeremy (Traci) Hoskins; three daughters, Sandi (Lon) Nims, Terry (Clint) Anderson, Julie (Tim) Reid, all of Stanwood; sister, Margaret Beach of Marysville; sister-in-law, Esther (Dave) Miller of Tulalip Shores, WA; brother-in-law, Martin Hoskins of Alaska; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in Cemetery, Stanwood.

BRYON G. KAZDA
"As I sail on my new journey, I look back to say good-bye, and I see tears of sorrow. I then look ahead to see on the other side what is waiting for me. I see smiling faces of joy with open arms. Please know that I sailed safely."

Bryon G. Kazda of Camano Island, born Aug. 21, 1952, to Gary and Anne Kazda in Tacoma. He graduated from Franklin-Pierce High School in 1971. Bryon was a fourth generation brick mason belonging to BAC Union #1 of Washington for the past 30 years. Bryon is survived by his wife, Laura Gilliam-Kazda; and son, Robert Vance Kazda; two sisters, Connie Hamann and Corrie Kazda; one brother, Glen Kazda; and his parents.

A celebration of his life was held at St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, 1318 East SR 532, Camano Island, at 3:30 p.m., Sat., March 13. Remembrances of Bryon may be sent to: Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Contributions, J5-200, P.O. Box 19024, Seattle, WA 98109-1024.

SHIRLEY MATZKE
A celebration of Shirley Matzke's life will be held Sat., March 20 at 2 p.m. at the Little White Church on the Hill in Silvana on Hwy. 530. For those wishing, donations in Shirley's memory to Skagit Hospice, 2031 Hospital Dr., Sedro-Woolley, WA, 98284 or Camano Arts Association (Public Art Fund or Art Scholarship Fund), PO Box 2530, Stanwood, WA 98292 are suggested.

KENNETH POMAJEVCH
Kenneth M. Pomajevich, 61, born Sept. 30, 1942, in Missoula, MT the son of Christ and Elnora Pomajevich. He attended school in Superior and graduated in 1961. After graduation, he attended the University of Montana and played on the Grizzly football team for two seasons.

Ken later joined the military. He served as a communications officer in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Thailand. After completing his service, Ken returned home to Montana, where he met and born Nov. 26, 1971. The family, which also included Anita's son, Chad DeLong, resided in Montana until 1973. His family then moved to Southern California, where he began his career with Otis Elevator, eventually transferring to Seattle.

Ken inherited his father's ability to solve mathematical and other analytical problems "on the job." He enjoyed a very successful career with Otis managing the installation of elevators in high-rise buildings, including the Columbia Tower in downtown Seattle. He later became an elevator inspector for the state of Washington. Two of his nephews, Jon Jasper and Michael Pomajevich, followed in his career footsteps. Ken was instrumental in helping them secure their positions, and he was very proud of their accomplishments.

On Jan. 29, 1977, Ken death by his father, Christ Pomajevich.

He is survived by his mother, Elnora Pomajevich of Polson; his wife, Kaye of Camano Island; his son, Scott Pomajevich and wife Arron and their children Brandon, Klarisaa, Cassidy, Tommy, Gracie and Sophie of Helena; stepson, Chad Delong; stepdaughter, Lisa Butt and husband Clarence and children Rachel and Kevin; stepson, Jeff North and wife Anna and children Makayla and Jacob; brother, Chris Pomajevich of Haiti; sister, Pat Jasper of St. Regis; and Rick Jasper and sister Roberta DiFranco and husband Bob DiFranco of Sandpoint, ID. Other survivors include his nieces and nephews and their families, Michael and Nancy Pomajevich, Eric and Karen Pomajevich, Ryan and Amanda Pomajevich, Shelly and Al Dunlap and son Connor, Jon and Carlila Jasper and children Jordan and Hayden and Ken and Barb Jasper and children Jacob and Carter.

Ken was an avid hunter and fisherman. He shared this passion with his son, Scott, and his nephews and taught them to love the same. Family and friends meant the world to Ken. He was truly happy when he was in their company. Whether he was taking his family crabbing off the coast of Seattle, going hunting with the boys or preparing his favorite food for a party, the event was always livelier with Ken around. Ken was a good dad, a generous host and a true friend. We will greatly miss his love of life, wonderful smile, boisterous laugh and those enormous "bear hugs." A memorial service and spreading of ashes in Skidoo Bay at Flathead Lake will take place this summer at his request.

THORA OLAVA
(BOYER) STEELE
Mrs. Norton A. Steele, of Camano Island, Born Oct. 14, 1919, in Libby, Montana, she grew up in Issaquah with her parents, Olaf and Rose Boyer, and brothers, Hans and George. Thora graduated from Issaquah High School. She death, she was a volunteer for the Children's Orthopedic Hospital. Thora enjoyed her family and working in her beautiful gardens. Thora's warmth, love, fantastic stories of her life and her sense of humor will be missed by all those who knew her. She was a loyal friend; she has numerable friends here and across the country.

She leaves all family members mentioned above and two nephews, Bill and Dick Boyer-Goben of Renton, WA; Tory, Teal and Troy Goben and their spouses; Patti Steele of Seattle, and Linda Steele of Phoenix, AZ and her children, and Scott White of Camano Island and his children and grandchildren. The family requests no flowers, please. Remembrances can be made to Children's Orthopedic Hospital, or, as Thora requested, a kindness to someone less fortunate. Memorial services will be held at a later date.

JACOB DANIEL TANIS
Jacob Daniel Tanis, 19, of Mill Creek, WA, born July 4, 1984, in Everett to Joan and Daniel Tanis. He grew up in Stanwood, graduating with the class of 2002. His passions in life were his family and friends, the love for the outdoors, dancing, summers spent at the family cabin in Montana, where he enjoyed hiking, fishing, swimming and visiting the local ice cream shop. He was also fond of Lake Chelan, and the fun times there, shared with friends.

Jacob is survived by his mother, Joan (Jim) Mitchell; father, Daniel Tanis; Dan’s long-time companion, Jan Michael; sister, Sarah (Aaron) Lenentine; stepsister, Jamie Mitchell; stepbrother, Jimmy Mitchell; grandparents, Ann Tanis, Ray Tanis and Gertrude Swantz; niece Zoe Lenentine; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

Jacob now joins his beloved grandfather, Lowell Swants; and great-grandmother, Ella Tanis. He will be sadly missed by all whose lives he touched. Jacob’s legacy continues to live in our hearts as we remember his love for family and friends, and his wonderful warm smile. A service of remembrance will be held at Mountain View Presbyterian Church, 5115 100th NE, Marysville, WA, 360-659-7777, Sat., March 20, 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to Children’s Hospital, Ronald McDonald House, The American Heart Association, or a charity of choice.

SHIRLEY E. MATZKE
Artist Shirley Matzke, passed away Feb. 28 at the age of 73. After graduating in 1948 from Johnsburg Central School in the Adirondacks, she studied art in Washington, D.C. at the Corcoran School of Fine Arts and the Hubbard School of Ceramics, where she taught classes in design.

In 1952, she born. Later Shirley owned and operated the Yankee Craft House in Wevertown, NY. Shirley worked for eight years with art critic Clement Greenburg as the curator and conservator for the estate of sculptor David Smith in Bolton Landing, NY. Shirley also exhibited her art in Albany and New York City. In 1994, Shirley retired to Camano Island with her long-time partner and friend, Dennis Conroy. She taught classes for the Everett Community College and continued painting and exhibiting in various galleries in Washington State.'

Shirley also enjoyed snow skiing, cross-country skiing, hiking, canoeing, and fishing. In addition to painting, she wrote poetry, played the piano and was an avid reader. Shirley assisted Dennis in writing "Adirondack Cross-Country Skiing: A Guide to Seventy Trails" in 1992.

In April 2001, she joined her daughter, Karla Matzke, renowned Northwest artist, in a retrospect of "mother and daughter" paintings held at the History of the World Fine Arts Gallery on Camano Island. Shirley was predeceased by her parents and brothers, Theron, George and Don Hall. She is survived by her sister, Mary Baroudi of Florida; daughter, Karla Matzke of Camano Island; daughter, Kim Peschel and husband Brian; grandson, Cameron Peschel of Seattle; partner, Dennis Conroy of Camano Island; her ex-husband, Frank Matzke of Florida; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

A special thanks to the Skagit Hospice nurse, body care and social work staff and volunteers for their support and extraordinary care of our mom. Memorial services and a celebration of Shirley's artistic life will take place Sat., March 20, 2 p.m., at the historic "Little White Church on the Hill" in Silvana. Remembrances may be made to Skagit Hospice, 2031A Hospital Dr., Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284.

DONITA P. SHADBOLT
passed away Feb. 12, 2004. She is preceded in died quietly at home surrounded by loving family, including her very special sister, Polly, who gave such tender and devoted care to Edna for many years.

Edna is survived by five sisters, two brothers and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members, all who loved her dearly. Her parents, her beloved husband and two sisters preceded her in Cemetery, under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Snohomish County or the charity of your choice. Edna -- we miss you so much and will love you forever.

WILLIAM G. LINDELL
William G. Lindell, 81, of Stanwood, born Oct. 15, 1922, in Arlington. Bill was the last of 11 children to pass. He proudly served in the U.S. Coastguard during W.W.II. In 1982, he retired from a career in carpentry. Bill spent his time in retirement gardening and farming on his farm in Machias.

Bill was preceded in born Nov. 25, 1913, in Baum, OK, to Henry Elias and Fannie Exie Birmingham Sampley. When his mother death by his parents and his stepmother; his wives, Lucille Burman, Gloria Sampley, and Thelma Maples Sampley; his brothers, Oakley and Henry (Junior) Sampley; and a half-sister, Victoria Carrell.

He is survived and loved by his sister Mryl Collins of Sulphur, OK; a half-sister, Genevieve Colclasure of Ardmore, OK; a sister-in-law, Bonnie Sampley of Baum; his daughter, Wanda (Bill) Flanders Needles, California; his son, Sam (Chris) Sampley of Camano Island, and stepson, Bob (Lynda) Burke of Lancaster, CA. Missing their "grandpa" will be his four grandchildren, Matthew and Meghan Sampley, Marion Hardman, and Tom Ison; three great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other family members, and good friends.

Gilbertson Funeral Home in Stanwood will handle arrangements for Sam's final trip home to Baum, OK. Private burial will be held at Lone Cedar Cemetery in Baum, alongside his parents. At Sam's request, no services will be held. Remembrances can be made to the American Cancer Society in the name of Gloria Sampley. 

GERALDINE MAGELSSEN
Geraldine O. Magelssen, 94, of the Stanwood-Camano Island area, Funeral service will be announced next week by Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.

CLYDE D. KLATT
Clyde Dean Klatt, 67, born Aug. 9, 1936 in Everett, to Armos and Edna Klatt. He was the youngest of six children. Clyde passed away June 21, 2004 in Nespelem, WA. He was married to Anna C. Fiske Oct. 14, 1980, in Reno, NV. He is survived by many relatives and friends. Graveside service was held June 26, at 1 p.m. at Anderson passed away peacefully at Group Health Hospital in Redmond June 18, 2004. Helen just celebrated her 85th birthday with her family on May 28. married Dec. 31, 1942, in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho.

Her heart was full of unconditional love. She had a way of making those around her feel special, loved, important and appreciated. Her immediate and extended family, her neighbors, (the incredible Linden Avenue Recreation Association), her many life-long friends and her "Sewing Club" were just some of the people touched by her warm, open, loving manner. She had smiling eyes and a kind word for everyone she encountered. She was very proud of her Swedish heritage.

Helen and her family enjoyed many summers at their family retreats at Warm Beach and Flowing Lake. She was a fantastic cook, and everyone was always invited over for Sunday dinners. She loved trying new recipes, and friends often stopped by to try them out with a cup of coffee. She adored her husband and her greatest joy was spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Helen was preceded in passed away June 24, 2004, at Providence Hospital in Everett after a short illness.

Walt was death by Eleanor, his wife of 58 years; his brothers, Chris, Charlie, and Albert (Kelly) Simonson; and sisters, Emma Hedberg and Anna Hatch.

Walt was an avid hunter and fisherman. He also loved gardening and woodworking and was a great storyteller. He especially loved to spend time with family and friends at his beach house on Camano Island. His two granddaughters were his pride and joy.
Walt is survived by his daughter, Susan, and her husband David Hatchel of Bothell; his granddaughters, Erica and Stephanie; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Funeral services were held at Purdy & Walters with Cassidy Funeral Home in Everett Mon., June 28, 1 p.m. A graveside service followed. The family asks that remembrances be made to the Stanwood Historical Society or a charity of your choice.

TORREY L. DRINGMAN
Torrey Lee Dringman, age 43, given to our Lord June 17, 2004. Son of Glenn and Inga Dringman of Bellevue.

He was died peacefully at the age of 71 Sat., June 19, 2004, in Stanwood. She was death by her parents, Peter and Evelyn Fingarson and her husband Ray Gustafson. She leaves behind one brother, Donald Figarson; four sisters, Sally Lindberg, June Becktell, Doris Smith and Opal Lindborg; also two daughters and sons-in-law, Maray and Mike Tarsi and Ray and Danny Castano; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, all of the Stan-wood area. Memorial service will be held Thurs., June 24, 1 p.m., at Lighthouse Christian Fellowship, 7009- 265th St. NW, Suite 104 A, Stanwood (629-2915), with Pastor Michael Tarsi officiating. Her ashes will be laid to rest next to her husband’s grave at Fir-Conway Lutheran passed away peacefully at Group Health Hospital in Redmond June 18, 2004. Helen just celebrated her 85th birthday with her family on May 28. married Dec. 31, 1942, in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho.

Her heart was full of unconditional love. She had a way of making those around her feel special, loved, important and appreciated. Her immediate and extended family, her neighbors, (the incredible Linden Avenue Recreation Association), her many life-long friends and her "Sewing Club" were just some of the people touched by her warm, open, loving manner. She had smiling
eyes and a kind word for everyone she encountered. She was very proud of her Swedish heritage.

Helen and her family enjoyed many summers at their family retreats at Warm Beach and Flowing Lake. She was a fantastic cook, and everyone was always invited over for Sunday dinners. She loved trying new recipes, and friends often stopped by to try them out with a cup of coffee. She adored her husband and her greatest joy was spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Helen was preceded in passed away at 3:10 p.m. June 2, 2004, in Rockford Memorial Hospital after a short illness. A Machesney Park resident since 2001, coming here from Stanwood, He was married Jeanne A. Lancaster May 1, 1958.

Warren was a veteran of WWII and the Korean War. He served in the U.S. Navy for 22 years. His most significant assignment was aboard the USS Frontier and the naval submarine base in Pearl Harbor. He was a recruit trainer in San Diego. He also, worked for the Guam Power Authority in Agana, Guam, General Dynamics, Rocketdyne, and Boeing. Warren was a member of the VFW, a licensed pilot and loved to fly, enjoyed gardening, a faithful Seattle Seahawk fan, and most of all, he was a man who loved his family immensely, and will truly be missed by all. Survivors include his wife Jeanne of 46 years; daughters, Sharon Gardener of Snohomish, WA, and Lana Phalen of Roscoe, IL; and four grandchildren, Brenda Whistler, James Gardener, Michael and Christopher Zinanni. At Warren's request, there was no service, and arrangements were made by McCorkle Funeral Home in Rockton, IL.

EMILY TUTLYS
Emily "Nana" Tutlys death by her oldest daughter, Roma in 2001. Emily was Cemetery. A reception to celebrate her life will follow at the family home. The family wishes to thank the Marysville Care Center for the wonderful care they gave Emily the last three years of her life. Memorials may be made to Daughters of Lithuania or a charity of your choice. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.

CODY S. CALAVAN
11-14-84 to 5-29-04
Cody Shea Calavan, our courageous and remarkable son, grandson, and brother, was killed Sat., May 29 in a bombing just south of Baghdad, Iraq, while defending this nation in the war on terror. We will miss his quick wit, his laughter, and the joy he brought to every life he touched.

Pfc. Cody Shea Calavan has journeyed home to be with his grandparents, Art and Jean Thorsen; his mother, Kathy Jean Calavan; and his little brother, Joey Jay Calavan.Here, loving him always, are his father, David Calavan; stepmother, Pamela Calavan; sister, Kalee Calavan Craig; brother and sister-in-law, Chris and Kristi Craig; grandparents, Ken and Ruth, Puttkamer and Marian Craig; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

We are very proud of Cody and his dedication of service to our country as a Marine. We are thankful for the 19 years he spent with us, and for the memories and laughter he filled our lives with. Cody loved giving gifts, spending time with friends and family, playing video games, skiing, water sports, and going to the movies. Cody gave back to his family infinitely more than he took, and he will always hold a special place in our hearts.

The outpouring of love and support from the community has meant so much to all of the family. Thanks so much to everyone who offered their time, their support, and their condolences. We'd also like to thank all of you who have prayed for our family. Your prayers have been felt through the peace and comfort of the Holy Spirit, and we are forever touched by your kindness.

A memorial service will be held to celebrate Cody's life Tues., June 15, 11 a.m., at New Life Center Foursquare Church, 6830 Highland Dr., Everett, WA. All are welcome to attend. Semper Fi. God bless our Marines.

LANE S. LANGSJOEN
Lane S. Langsjoen, age 86, born Jan. 28, 1918, to Henry and Dora Langsjoen, Stillaguamish pioneers.

He is survived by Lois, his best friend and wife of 59 years; daughter, Joanne, and son-in-law, John Mattson; sisters-in-law, Betty Bergerson of Crestline, CA, Joan Walen of Graham, WA, and Mary Langsjoen of Arlington; and extended family and many friends.

He was preceded in Cemetery, Stanwood. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood. 

DEANNA L. MYERS
Deanna (Dee Dee) Lynn (Sweatt) Myers, a truly loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend was taken home to God’s house June 6, 2004, after a long fight with M.S.

Deedee was married in 1979.

Dee became a Christian at age 11 and has been committed to God since. Deedee is survived by her loving husband, George; and her special dog, Chile; her children, Charity, Corey, Chad and his special friend Amanda; her brother, David and wife Laura; her parents, Jerry and Becky Sweatt, all of Washington; special friends, Bill, Maureen, Bickey of Canada; and special grandchildren, Austin, Chasity, Alexis. "We Love you MiMi." She loved her family most of all. Where her kids were, you would find her.

She was a lover of camping, crafts and gardening. She will be missed by all who knew her. Her family will never let her go. She'll always be here in our hearts. Graveside services were 2 p.m., Thurs., June 10, at Pleasant Hill died June 10, 2004, in Stanwood.

Vera, a native of Portsmouth for more than 85 years, was the daughter of the late John F. Hayden, Sr. (1881 - 1971) and Mary Elizabeth Croom Hayden (1883 - 1954).

Mrs. Rowe retired from the Norfolk Naval Shipyard as an administrative assistant after 28 years of U.S. government service in 1972. She was the widow of Woodrow Wilson Rowe (1915 - 1970) and was a member of St. Paul’s Catholic Church.

She was preceded in death of their maternal grandmother, Sarah Peebles Croom, who was living in the Hayden household on Harrison St. at the time of their birth. Mrs. Croom death, while flying a mission in Hawaii in WWII, was a profound loss. This, followed nine months later by the Cemetery Portsmouth, V.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Restoration fund of St. Paul’s Catholic Church, 518 High St., Portsmouth, VA 23704.

RAE ANN MURRAY
Rae Ann "Dowie" Murray, 57, of Camano Island, born Aug. 4, 1946, in Grand Forks, ND, the daughter of Stanislaus and Christina (Streifel) Perius, before moving and growing up in Spokane at the age of eight years old.

Rae Ann was a faithful member of St. Mary Parish in Anacortes and looked forward to Mass every Sunday. She especially enjoyed the choir, singing in Latin and the traditional Roman Catholic songs.

Rae Ann had also been a longtime member of the Puget Sound Chapter of the Model T Ford Club of America and the Northwest Vintage Speedster Club. She enjoyed touring and competing in the old cars with her husband, Wayne.

Another love was collecting antiques to fill up her house.

Rae Ann was very devoted to Wayne and enjoyed making him happy in all things they did together. She also liked to quilt blankets and was quite accomplished in the art form.

Rae Ann is survived by her husband of 29 years, Wayne Edward at the family home on Camano Island; daughter, Stacey L’Rae Fritz of San Rafael, CA; son, Donovan of Snohomish; her father, Stan Perius of Spokane; and three grandchildren, Christina, Madeleine, and Andrew. Rae Ann’s granddaughter, Christina, nicknamed her "Dowie" when she was very young. Rae Ann had a special fondness for helpless babies who were victims of foul play and wanted to help in any way.

Memorials may be made to the "Enumclaw Baby Fund" through any Washington Mutual Bank or the Enumclaw Chamber of Commerce at (360) 825-7666. A vigil service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thurs., June 10, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Anacortes, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Cemetery after Mass followed by a lunch reception in Fr. Auer Center at St. Mary Catholic Church. Arrangements in the care of Evans Funeral Chapel, Anacortes. Paula Kidder Evans Funeral Chapel 1105 32nd Street Anacortes, WA 9822, 1(360) 293-3311.

DAYNA MARIE FURE
Dayna Marie Fure, age 18, of Stanwood, was tragically deprived of her dreams and goals May 24, 2004.

Dayna, a devoted daughter, sister, mentor and friend to everyone, had an infectious smile and heart of gold. Dayna loved life and lived each day fulfilling commitments and accomplishing goals, including a four-year letter and attendance winner in x-country, winner of several metals in karate (three bronze, one silver, and five gold) traveling to Mexico to provide the less fortunate with clean water and teaching English as a tutor, volunteering her time whenever needed, all while maintaining three part-time jobs and a G.P.A of 3.85.

Dayna’s goal to attend college studying pre-law and one day having her own practice in Family Law was cut short just after accepting a scholarship to attend Gonzaga University. In addition, several other community and academic scholarships contributed in fulfilling her dreams. Community, teachers, family and friends were all involved and were proud of her accomplishments.

Dayna is survived by a loving family, extended family and endless friends: parents, father Benny Fure and mother Melody Hafner/Cottrell and stepfather Pat Cottrell; brothers Michael and Darren; sisters Danielle and Destiny; grandmother Pam Hafner/Otterson; great-grandparents Gordon and Edith Opial; aunts and uncles John and Joyce Fure, Rocky and Evelyn Fure, Jeff Hafner, Larry Otterson, Jr., Sheri and Rod Cadman; cousins John, Jr., Janelle, Trista, Derek, Tia, Hans and Jens.

Graveside services will be at Anderson married for 42 years. Mom's first husband, Bert Touchette, her parents and one brother preceded her in death.

Our folks had lived their last years on Camano Island where they received loving care and attention from our brother Bill, his wife Jan and a staff of wonderful caregivers. A memorial service and celebration of their lives will be held at a later date.

EVERETT A. OHLSON
Everett Adolph Ohlson was died peacefully from pneumonia May 23, 2004. A Ballard resident for 58 years, he and his wife lived the last four years at Merrill Gardens at Stanwood and the past year with his wife, daughter and son-in-law. A graduate of Garfield High School and the University of Washington School of Engineering, he worked for the WSDOT, private contractors, retiring from Boeing in 1970, and then worked at Delta Marine for several years.

Everett was a Scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop 101, and a member of the Seattle Movie Club. Spending time with family and friends at the cabin at Hermosa, fishing in Lil Putt Putt, digging clams, pulling crab pots and sitting around the big table to eat are times we'll all remember. He loved photography, moviemaking, woodcarving and generally "putting" around in his shop. At age 90, he embraced challenges of the computer, and until recently, was an avid communicator through email.

He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Ella-Marie Brown Ohlson; son, John E. Ohlson, and daughter, Elaine Ohlson-Berg (Jeff); grandchildren, Jeannie Benedict, Julie Sage, Holly Fogarty (Jay), Brent Chapman, Heather Potts (John) and David Ohlson; great-grandchildren, Patrick, Lisanne, Matthew, Nicholas, Alex, Emily, Katherine, Natalie and Chloe; nephews, Don Vadset (Vesla), Jack Vadset (Linda), Bob Brown (Judy); nieces, Shirley Vadset Olson (Knud) and Nancy Brown; extended family, Brody Berg, Alyssa Hagen (Bret), Emelyn Berg, Jay and Mary Spalding, Dean Spalding, Pat Hendrix, Lonnie Sewell (Andrea) and family, Richard and Marie Little and family, Ed Chapman (Jan), Marv Hansen (Anita), Luverne J. Ohlson, and other friends and family.

A special thanks to Dad's caregiver Tina Hayes of Stanwood, for all the love, patience and caring for dad. A memorial service was held at Evergreen-Washelli Funeral Home, Thurs., May 27, 10 a.m., with reception following. Private family graveside services. The family suggests remembrances to a charity of your choice.

RUTH M. WESLEY
passed away May 23, 2004 at Skagit Valley Hospital. For many years, Ruth helped with the family farm and was a 4-H leader in Eastern Washington. After moving to Seattle, she managed a Tux Shop, owned and operated a Mode-O-Day store in South Center, managed a Gull gas station in Federal Way, finally retiring from the Gull gas station in Hoquiam.

Ruth had been a longtime resident at Josephine Sunset Home in Stanwood, where she made many friends and had a happy, full, enjoyable life. She was recently distinguished as Resident of the Month. Ruth was preceded in born to Adam and Elizabeth Heckelsmiller July 24, 1913, at her family’s homestead near Ashley, ND. She was the youngest of nine children. She death in 1948. Martha died in 1966.

In 1968, after one particularly cold and snowy South Dakota winter, Martha moved out west to Snohomish, WA, where two of her sons were already living. In Snohomish, Martha was a member of the Episcopal church. She enjoyed gardening (especially her yellow roses), baking, home decorating, playing cards with friends, traveling and spending time with her children and their families. For many years, Martha cared for her grandchildren, family-friends’ children and neighbors’ children after school -- she was known by many as "Grandma Atkinson."

Martha later moved to Everett, where she was active in her condominium’s activities and enjoyed going for long walks. She moved to the Stanwood Senior Center in 2000 and then in 2001 to Josephine Sunset Home, where she enjoyed singing songs with the children who visited her.

Martha was preceded in interment will occur at Battle Mountain National born in Astoria, OR July 23, 1943 and ascended to Heaven May 9, 2004. She was the beloved wife of CDR Peter A. Herranen, USN (Ret); loving mother of two sons, Andy and Steve; daughter-in-law, Diana; four granddaughters, Sarah, Natalie, Andrea and Katri; sister, Linda and Charles Maki. Preceded in death by her father, CDR Harold Faulkner, and mother, Jean Faulker.

Donna loved her country and the Navy life while growing up with her family. She then followed her husband to numerous duty stations, performing as an exemplary Navy wife from Chicago, to Long Beach, to Yokosuka, Japan, to San Diego, to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to Virginia Beach, to Napoli, Italy (as well as countless side trips to European and Mediterranean countries) and finally back to Naval Station Puget Sound (Sand Point) and into retirement.

She was the mainstay in "The Tax Place" helping her husband. Always a consummate traveler, she loved all people, all countries, but most of all her own United States. She will now guide her husband to the life hereafter when his deployment on earth, too, comes to an end. Please sign the online guest book at www.evergreen-washelli.com. Memorial services were held at 11:30 a.m., Wed., May 12, at Stanwood United Methodist Church, Stanwood. Arrangments by Evergreen-Washelli, Seattle. 

LESLIE A. IRELAND
Leslie "Pat" A. Ireland, 87, of Federal Way, WA, passed peacefully from a chronic illness, May 16, 2004 in Auburn, WA. He was death by, Eloise, his wife of 28 years in 1981; by, Adeline, his wife of nine years in 1998; his sister, Marjorie Ella Bragg; and his brothers, John and Dan Holmes. Pat is survived by his only daughter, Leslie R. Ireland of Federal Way; his brother, David Holmes of Dublin, OH; and sister, Betty Mae Smith of Sechelt, B.C., Canada.

A graveside service was held Mon., May 24, at Floral Hills born Sept. 27, 1994, in Arlington, died at home on Camano Island May 14, 2004, on this date, their 38th wedding anniversary. He is lamented by his loving wife Esther. Survivors also include his mother, Lucille Roth; two daughters, Darlaina lmmer Dame and Charmaine Immer; two sons Ron Immer of Hawaii, and Chris and Tammy Immer of Machias, WA; two sisters, Patsy and Don Anderson of Amery, WI, and Yoland and Larry Urquehart of La Ronge, Saskatchewan; grandchildren, Ron II and Katrina Immer, Austin Dame, Eric and Emily Immer; and many nieces and nephews, who will all miss him.

He was Cemetery May 19, at 1 p.m. A celebration of Harry's life for friends and family will follow the service at the Immer residence, at 1349 S. West Camano Drive on Camano Island. He will be sorely missed by family and friends. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the charity of your choice. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.

EUGENE C. NELSON
Eugene Clements Nelson (Gene) was died at age 86 at Josephine Sunset Home in Stanwood, May 13, 2004, having moved there May 1.

His parents owned Nelson Laundry, an early-day commercial laundry in Seattle. Gene attended Seward Grade School and Broadway High School (Class of 1936). Gene helped support the family during his teen years delivering telegrams in downtown Seattle after his family lost their business during the Depression. His first adult job was the manufacture of artificial limbs and braces at Lundberg Co. in Seattle.

Gene died. In 1944 Gene funeral service. However, his family extends an invitation to family and friends to an open house in honor of Gene's life between 1 and 4 p.m., Thurs., May 20, at the A-frame meeting house in Camaloch. Turn east on McElroy Rd. off East Camano Dr. (next to Camaloch Golf Course) and drive through the gate. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice or to Camano Senior & Community Center Building Fund, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island, 98282. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.

LAWRENCE OTTERSON
Lawrence (Larry) Ronald Otterson, lost his courageous fight with cancer and Born May 21, 1937, in Stanwood, graduated from Twin City High School, where he was active in all sports and was all state for two years in basketball. He joined the Navy while just a junior in high school, doing training during the summer months. He went to serve his country after high school as a member of the Navy Seebe's, of which he was very proud and shared many stories with his family and friends about his times in Adak, Alaska and Okinawa. He passed away in 2001.

Larry was a painter for 40 years and operated his own business, Otterson Painting, with his partner and son, Jr. After retiring, Larry continued Judy's Avon business and loved being with people. He loved to travel, attend school functions and sporting events, fishing, hunting and bowling. He had four perfect 300 games and was inducted into the Bowler's Hall of Fame in 2003. He was a member of the Mt. Vernon Elks and Stanwood Eagles 3041 for many years, and a lifetime member of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Stanwood.

Larry death by his father and mother, Hans and Rose Otterson; brother, LeRoy Otterson; and sister, Gladys Strand. Larry is survived by his wife Pam at the family home; son, Lawrence Jr., Camano Island; daughter Sherrie and husband Roderick Cadman of Sedro-Woolley; stepdaughter, Melody and husband Pat Cottrell, Stanwood; stepson, Jeff Hafner, Mt. Vernon; grandchildren, Hans Perrin, Jens Perrin; adopted grandchildren, Danielle Fure, Dayna Fure, Darren Redford, Destiny Redford, Derek Hafner and Tia Hafner; sister, Ruby Vaughn and husband, Robert, and their two sons, Kevin and Mike of Kansas; nephew, Ed Strand and wife, Mary, and children, of Arlington; brother-in-law, Jim Creighton of Seattle; along with a multitude of friends who will miss him and cherish their memories of him forever. A memorial service will be held May 22, at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Stanwood at 11 a.m., with a fellowship time to follow. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.

MICHAEL E. BARTEE
Michael Erik Bartee, age 25, has born on Dec. 14, 1978 in Douglas, WY to Robert and Diane (Hicks) Bartee. He lived in Wyoming for a few years before beginning school, and then in Humboldt County in Northern California, Anchorage and Eagle River, AK, and Marysville.

During his high school years, he lived in Gresham, OR with his uncle Terry Bartee's family. Michael packed a great deal of life into his 25 years. He traveled the world, enjoyed camping and fishing, arts and crafts (especially beadwork), and playing drums and the didgeridoo..He worked as a carpenter in the building trades.

He constantly talked about the things he wanted to do and places he wanted to see, and more often than not he would then head out on his next adventure. Michael was an outdoorsman in the truest sense of the word, but was also very comfortable in the "urban jungle, " and considered Portland, OR a big playground. He will be remembered for his free spirit, zest for life, and undeniable charm, and will be greatly missed by his many friends and family, and also by the Rainbow Family community, to whom he was known as "Twitch."

Michael is survived by his parents, Robert Bartee of Scottsdale, AZ and Diane Saia of Grand Junction, CO; his son Damien Roberts of Lake Stevens; a brother Jonathan Bartee of Port Townsend; a sister Dawnielle Saia of Stanwood; his grandmother Betty Frost of Anchorage, AK; stepfather Dave Saia of Stanwood; uncles and aunts: Bill and Judy Bartee and children Nat and Rebecca of Anchorage, AK, Mary Lou Foster and son Nick of Scottsdale, AZ, Nancy and Dave Allinger and children Patrick and Tara of Coeur d'Alene, ID, Terry and Carol Bartee and children Mandy, Jake and Trevor of Gresham, OR, Tom and Michelle Bartee and children Brenda and Bryan of Mad River, CA, Ron Hicks and children Tracy and Brian of Buckeye, AZ, Karen and Doug Walton and children Eli, Sarah, and Brandy of Grand Junction, CO, Pam Smith and children Melissa and Dale of Grand Junction, CO, Susie and Jerry McNutty and children Kim and Samantha of Douglas, WY, Mike and Mary Hicks and children Joshua and Tanya of Casper, WY, Barbara Banks and son Andy of South Dakota, and Margaret and Doug Gamble of Grand Junction, CO; stepbrother Jason Saia; nephews, Daniel and Chase Saia of Marysville; and by his girlfriend Angie Whitehead of Tillamook, OR. Memorial services in various cities will take place in the near future. Arrangements are under the care of Waud's Funeral Home, Tillamook.

JAMES BOYCE
Jim of Olympia, WA born Nov. 8, 1924 to George and Alah Boyce of Stanwood. He attended grade school and graduated from Lincoln High School in East Stanwood. During W.W.II., he served in the U.S. Army overseas. After the war, he worked for Shell Oil Co. in Anacortes, where he retired from.

His first wife, Georgie, who preceded him in born March 25, 1919 in Plentywood, MT, where he lived with his parents Thora and Charles and his sister Gwen. He completed his Master's in Education at the University of Montana.

Roger passed away May 4, 2004, at his home on Camano Island.

Dick, 77, was married Kathryn Dezellem in 1948. He was a devoted family man and built many heirloom pieces of furniture for his family. Dick also filled many hours in front of his computer, keeping in touch with distant family members, cataloguing a lifetime of photographs and building calendars.

He was preceded in born June 21, 1919 in Stamford, NE. She married Earl W. Snell and they had four children, Earlene, LaDonna, Karen and Vernon Ray.

Her husband Earl and daughter Earlene preceded her in death, and also a son-in-law Billy J. Ayers and grandson, Michael. She is survived by a daughter, LaDonna and Tom Nickels of Camano Island; daughter Karen Ayers of Memphis, TN; son Vernon Snell of California; one sister Cleo Porter of Alma, NE; 10 grandchildren, 15 great-grand-children and one great-great-grandchild.

She was a member of DAV and Rebecca’s of Camano Island. There will be a memorial service Thurs., May 13, 2 p.m. at Josephine Sunset Home, Stanwood. 

LAWRENCE OTTERSON
Lawrence R. "Larry" Otterson, 66 of Stanwood, interment will be held in Our Saviour’s Lutheran born June 28, 1915, in Seattle. Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, peacefully Cemetery, Stanwood. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.

SHIRLEY HORNBECK
Shirley Margaret Hornbeck peacefully left this world to be with Jesus Christ from her home on Aug. 23, 2004. Shirley was married, started a family, and joined the work force. Eventually she moved to Marysville, and after retiring, she became well known in the Northwest for her beautiful pastel and watercolor paintings. Shirley was involved in several artist guilds and spent her time painting, volunteering for the city of Marysville, gardening, going to church, encouraging friends, and loving her family.

Shirley will be missed by her four children: Michael Jowders, Vicki Carver, Kevin Hornbeck, Kimber Hanson, as well as her 14 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and many other family and friends. Join the family for a celebration of her life Thurs., Sept. 2 at 1 p.m. at Marysville First Assembly on the corner of 47th and Grove St. in Marysville. Please wear your most colorful clothes, and bring memories to share. For more information, phone 360-659-6332. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund will be made in Shirley’s name to Master Commission, which is a discipleship school committed to raising up the next generation of missionaries, pastors and leaders.

ROBERT M. PETERSON
Robert M. Peterson was married Dorothy Saunders. He continued working in the Seattle area in the electronics field until his retirement from Avtech in 1999. After retirement, he continued to be part of World Ministries International in Stanwood until his died suddenly Aug. 23, 2004. He was death, he was an Island County District Court Judge in Oak Harbor. Tom born baby of Camano Island; two brothers, Admiral John Thomas Coughlin, ret., and wife Mary of Seattle, and Joseph William Coughlin, of Seattle; numerous nephews and nieces. He was preceded in born June 23, 1942, in Vancouver, B.C. died Sun., Aug. 15, 2004. He is survived by his mother Maxine Eiler; brothers, Donald and Ken; and a sister, Theresa. Services will be announced at a later date. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.

ROBERTA E. WILLIAMS
Roberta Ellen Williams was went to be with the Lord Aug. 11, 2004, while a resident at Josephine Sunset Home in Stanwood. She grew up in Kansas and Montana and spent her high school years in the now famous Gaches Mansion in LaConner. Bobbie was valedictorian of her high school class. In 1935, she met Luther at a dance (but he wasn't her date!), and they death by her loving husband, Luther; brother, Roy Marler; and son-in-law, Gordon Erickson. The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Josephine for their loving care of our "Grandma Pa" and suggest that memorials be made to the Josephine Sunset Home Activities Fund.

HARRIETTE BRUNES
passed away Tues., Aug. 17, 2004 at Warm Beach Senior Community in Stanwood. Harriette was a devoted mother, in a special way to each of her three sons. death by her husband Donald. In her last years, Harriette mentioned how grateful she was for her friends at TOPS on Camano Island, and at Merrill Gardens in Stanwood. A memorial service was held at Gilbertson Funeral Home at 2 p.m., Sat., Aug., 21. Private died Sat., Aug. 14, 2004. She had been a resident at Josephine Sunset Home in Stanwood. She was married Jan. 20, 1944. They had been died Dec. 6, 1999. She was also preceded in Cemetery, Stanwood. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.

BETTY S. FOX
4-15-19 to 8-13-04
Betty Suzanne "Susan" Fox death by her husband of 30 years, Douglas D. Fox, founder of Doug Fox Travel. After meeting Doug in April of 1950, they were death by Doug's son, Garfield Fox of Redmond, from which she had two grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren. A private family memorial and celebration of her life will be held Sept. 4, at her daughter's home on Camano Island. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Susan's name to Children's Hospital, 4800 Sandpoint Way NE, Seattle. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.

JANE N. CLINGAN
On Aug. 11, 2004, Jane Nanette Clingan peacefully left her family and departed to her heavenly home. Jane was married Robert (Bob) Clingan in 1991. Bob and Jane moved to Camano Island in 1994. They have two children. Besides being mom to their two young boys, Jane gave 24-hour nursing care to her husband, who had received a double-lung transplant at the University of Washington in August 2003. She never complained but did all she could for Bob including endless emergency trips at all hours of the day, transporting her husband to the hospital for treatment. In between, she remained a loving and caring mother to their children. She was an example of courage and commitment and has touched many lives. Her stillborn son, Charley, and her mother, Geraldine Olson, preceded Jane in passed away at home on Camano Island Aug. 14, 2004 at 9:20 a.m. Fred was death by his wife Maggie, who passed away on Aug. 6, 2004 at Birch Bend Adult Family Home in Lynden, WA. Ethel was death by her husband Chandler, daughter Betty, two brothers, and two sisters. She is survived by her two daughters, Nancy and husband Bud Ayers of Stanwood, Wilva and husband Jack Foster of Lynden; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A memorial will be held on Sat., Aug. 21, at 11 a.m. at Freeborn Lutheran Church. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood, WA.

HOWARD (GENE) FORD
Howard Eugene (Gene) Ford, 78, resident of Camano Island, born on March 2, 1926, in Urbana, IL, to Earl and Naomi Ford. Gene was one of seven children and spent most of his years as a child growing up in Chico, CA. Gene entered the U.S. Marine Corps at age 17, and served for three years in the South Pacific.

He death by his son, Barry Alan Ford, who died in 1984, his older brother Frances, his father Earl Ford, and his mother Naomi Meyer. Gene is survived by his wife, Betty, of 57 years; his daughter, Debbie Love and future son-in-law Dr. Manuel Gomes of Everett; grandchildren Robert Ford, Theresa Ford, Greg Love, David Love, and Joey Love. He also leaves behind his brothers Bill Ford and wife Margie, Donald Ford and wife Pat, and their families; and his sisters Velma Silveria and husband Duke, Joann Jenkins and husband Dick and their families, all residing in northern California; and Dorothy and her family who reside in Oregon. Services to celebrate Gene Ford’s life will be held 2 p.m., Fri., Aug. 20, in the chapel of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood. Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers can be made to the American Cancer Society or charity of your choice. 

ROSE A. FLOE
Rose A. Floe of Stanwood, born Aug. 11, 1918 in Silvana, Washington, to Rasmus and Anna Danielson. She was baptized and confirmed at the Little White Church on the Hill and graduated from Arlington High School in 1937.

Rose was united in marriage to Wilbur Floe, Sept. 28, 1937. Together they devoted much time to the family-owned business, Floe Transfer, in which Rose was the bookkeeper. Later years were spent continuing her education at the Swedish Hospital School of Nursing where she graduated with honors receiving her LPN license in 1967. She continued her nursing practice until her retirement.

Rose was a member of Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church. She has been a resident of Josephine Sunset Home for the last seven years. She was known for her love of music, dancing and kind, caring soul. She was honored as resident of the month in February 1999. Rose is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Richard and Jayne Floe of Stanwood; grandchildren Anna Houk, Mary Jane Hendry, Steven, Andrew, William and David Floe; niece, Pamela Fugier and her children Alyssa and Matt of Stan-wood; sister Violet Madsen of Stanwood and 19 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Josephine Sunset Home, Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church or a charity of your choice. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood, WA.

LEROY ‘BUD’ FORD KIRKENDALL
Bud born April 12, 1923 in Axtel, KS. Leaving Kansas in the Depression, his family settled in Stanwood, WA. Bud graduated from Stanwood High School where he was senior class president. Joining the Mer-chant Marines, he served the majority of WWII in the South Pacific theater. As WWII was ending, he met a pretty Norwegian girl on a ship traveling from Sweden to New York. Bud and Elizabeth Ruud were death by his son Robert and his beloved wife, Liz. He is survived by his daughter JoAnn Loges, her husband Clay; grandchildren Sonja, Carsten and Rémy; stepson, Bjorn Andersen of Denmark, his wife Jette and their son Kristian; sisters Mary Rygmyr of Palm Desert, and Marge Ronnestad of Stanwood. The family wishes to thank his longtime physician Dr. Marc Cor-dova for his kindness and understanding in treating the elderly; Rosemary Frerk RN for 14 years of kindness, patience, and skilled management of the care for both Bud and Liz. Deepest gratitude is extended to Star Garma and the JamesStar Adult Family Home for their love and care in his final year. At his request no services will be held. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to: Scholarship Fund at the Hamlin Robinson School for Dyslexic Children, 10211 12th Ave. S, Seattle, WA 98168 or to Children's Hospital in Seattle. Ar-rangements are handled by Bleitz Funeral Home, Seattle.

GLEN JOHN HOEYE
Glen John Hoeye, 86, of Stan-wood, WA, passed away peacefully at home on July 28, 2004, and is now in the pres-ence of Jesus. She was married Frederick Lips of Columbus, NE. She lived for short times in Boston, MA and Key West, FL where her husband was stationed after World War II They made their home in Visalia, where they raised their family.

After retirement, Fred and Grace traveled extensively around the United States and Canada, meeting friends and family and making new friends. Among her favorite hobbies were quilting and gardening, but the Lord Jesus was always first in her life and then her family. She moved to Stanwood on her birthday in 2000 to live with her daughter. It didn't take Grace long to make friends in her new town and to become a favorite with all the grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Proverbs 31:28 sums up how we all feel about her: "Her children rise up and call her blessed."

She is preceded in died, one week later, at the hospital from heart complications. He was married March 16, 1945 and shared 59 years together. Walt went to work for the Great Northern Railroad (now Burlington Northern Santa Fe). He loved "rail-roading" and had a great 42 years on the job. Most of those years he worked as a switch foreman in the operating department. He had many hobbies over the years, but his favorite has been rais-ing dahlias. He belonged to two clubs, Snohomish and Skagit, and was actively involved in showing and recently judging dahlias. Walt's other hobbies included golfing, pigeon racing, fly-tying, gardening, photography, picture framing, fishing and crabbing.

Walter is survived by his be-loved wife Ruth; daughter, Carol Roberts and husband Michael; sons Ed and wife Claire, Rob and wife Joan; grandsons, Joe and Gary Huehnerhoff and Adam, Isaiah, and Jordan Roberts; sister Loretta Clawson and husband John of Houston, TX; sister-in-law, Billie Honey and husband Bob; and 12 nieces and nephews. While living in Juanita (Finn Hill) Walt and his family attended Epiphany Lutheran Church (1964-1986). After moving to the Hough-ton area of Kirkland he and Ruth at-tend and were active at Cross of Christ in Bellevue, where his daughter and family, and son Ed and wife are current members (1987-1997).

Walt was currently attending Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Stanwood since moving from Kirkland to Camano Island (l997 -2004). A service will be held at Our Saviour's, Aug. 4, 11 a.m., with a light lunch served afterwards. Memorials may be given to Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church or a charity of choice in the name of Walter G. Huehnerhoff.

CHARLEY R. MILLER
Charley R. Miller, 67, left this life on July 25, 2004, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife Verna; sons Raymond (Sue) and Ja-son (Amy) Miller, daughters Charlene (Tim) Dulhanty, Angela (Steve) Isotalo, Tamara (Jeff) Stenman; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandkids. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at a later date.
"Charley loved to fish in the sound, now he’s heaven bound."

GERALDINE N.
MAGELSSEN
Geraldine Nicklason Magelssen was married Johan Magelssen May 22, 1933 at Camano Lutheran Church, and they were death in 2001. They began building their house on Camano Island the year they were born in 1934.

Geraldine and Johan hosted countless gatherings for family and friends over the years at "the farm, " and Geraldine was well known for her hospitality, as well as her skill in the kitchen. Geraldine took an active part in Camano Lutheran Church, where she was a member for 71 years. She served on the Tuberculosis Executive Board for 25 years. She was also a member of the election board, the American Cancer Society, Homemakers Association, and was even an airplane spotter during WWII.

She is survived by her son, Gerald, and his wife Judy of Edmonds; four granddaughters and their spouses: Diane and Larry Densmore of Port Orchard, Karen and Jeff Camp of Camano Island, Susan and Mike Kinnear of Tacoma, and Jennifer Laine of Preston; and seven great-grandchildren: Harrison Densmore, Spencer, Carissa and Tyler Camp, and Erika, Jonathan and Makayla Laine. Geraldine entered the Kingdom of Heaven and joined Johan Sat., June 26, 2004.

Funeral services will be at Camano Lutheran Church, 11 a.m., Sat., July 10, 2004. Contributions in Geraldine’s memory may be made to Camano Lutheran Church or The American Cancer Society. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.

BETTY A. PETERSEN
1925 - 2004
Betty Petersen, 78, a recent resident of Gig Harbor, WA, formerly of Camano Island, peacefully born Sept. 12, 1915 on Cedarhome Rd. in Stanwood. Oscar died May 3, 2004 in Oxnard, CA after an extended illness. She was married in 1939 in Seattle, and enjoyed nearly 65 years together, living first in Bert’s hometown of Monroe and then in Seattle where Katy and Bert raised two children, Lynn, now of Port Huemene, CA and Douglas of Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Katy has three grandchildren, Chad and Tara Emerson, of Manhattan Beach, CA, and Jeff Armstrong of Seattle. The Armstrongs moved to Sunrise Point on Camano Island where Bert built a log house and Katy was active in Friends of Stanwood Library (formerly the Library Guild), Northwest Organization for Animal Help (NOAH), and the Stillaguamish Garden Club. All of her Stanwood-Camano friends and acquaintances are invited to join family members in a celebration of Katy’s life at the Armstrong’s Sunrise Point home at the south end of Sunrise Blvd., 295 S. Sunrise Blvd., Thurs., July 15, beginning at 3 p.m.

VIOLET A. KENNEDY
Violet Ann Brooks (nee) Kennedy born July 5, 1918 in Seattle, to David and Isabella. Raised on Camano Island, she graduated from Stanwood High School in 1936. In 1937 she Cemetery, Camano Island. Memorials may be made to a charity of your choice. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.

MARIE E. IPSEN
Marie Elvera Ipsen born Feb. 24, 1911, in Conway to John and Gerena Sande. She lived in the Conway and Stanwood areas for 43 years. She graduated from Lincoln High School in Stanwood Marie was a member of Freeborn Lutheran Church and Freeborn Ladies Aid. Marie is survived by two sons, David Ipsen (Joan) of Des Moines, WA, and Richard Ipsen, Stanwood; a brother, Gorden Sande, Stanwood; two granddaughters and two great-grandchildren. A special thanks to Cricket, Shay, Crystal, Dorie, Juanita, and Sharon for their loving care. Funeral services are Tues., Oct. 26, 1 p.m., at Freeborn Lutheran Church, Stanwood. Cemetery, Conway. Memorials maybe made to Freeborn Lutheran Church or the American Cancer Society. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.

GARY R. SORRELLS
Gary R. Sorrells, age 59, Cemetery in California.

WALTER G. CASJENS
Walter "Bert" Casjens quietly born in Haiti, SD 84 years ago, Feb. 12, 1920. He was the youngest of four boys and six girls. Parents were Ira and Hattie Casjens. He still has two older sisters, Zee, 94 years old, and Ruby, 86 years old. Both live in Long Beach, CA.

Bert lived in Long Beach for over 29 years and met his wife, Betty Jean Newell. They were passed away with his family by his side Oct. 6, 2004. Mr. Roberts was married in 1974. He enjoyed fishing and fish tales with his many fishing buddies, and also traveling and camping with friends.

Mr. Roberts is survived by wife, Syliva of Trillum Lodge in Parksville; daughter, Karen Tinker of Burlington; sons, Ed of Camano Island, John of Roslyn and Bill of Smokey Point; one half sister, Lu Edith and Frank Jenkins of AZ; two stepdaughters and their families, Sharon and Ricky Mathias and Heather VanAppleton, all of B.C.; 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister; one brother; one son, D. LaMont Roberts; and one granddaughter, Beth E. Araus.
At his request, there will be no services, and he was cremated at First Memorial Funeral Home in Nanaimo, B.C., his ashes to be scattered in the bay. 

WILLIAM H. VAN ALMKERK, III
William H. Van Almkerk, III was passed away Oct. 11, 2004, after a lifelong struggle with diabetes. He is survived by his wife, Deanna; son, August; and sister, Kathryn Erickson; as well as other family members. A memorial service will be held at St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church, 1318 East SR532, Camano Island Wed., Oct. 20, 2 p.m. Remembrances may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 1701 N. Beauregard St., Alexandria, VA 22311. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.

KATHLEEN RICHARDSON
Kathleen (Lonseth) (Vroman) Richardson of Warm Beach, born Feb. 6, 1918 in Blaine, WA to Martin and Alice Lonseth, and lived at Point Whitehorn, near Blaine until her marriage to Harold Vroman. They moved to the Smokey Point area near Arlington in 1937, where they resided until Harold's married Earl Richardson. They resided in the Warm Beach area of Stanwood. Kay enjoyed many years of happiness working in her flowerbeds, and hunting and fishing in Eastern Washington. She is survived by her children, Allan (Patricia) Vroman, Arlene, Arlys (Harley) Miller, Wayne (Patti) Vroman and Arnold Vroman; 16 grandchidren and 21 great-grandchildren; stepchildren, Myrna (Bill) Harrison, Earline (Wayne) Johnson and Glenn Richardson; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; two sisters, Gladys Lee and Edna (Frank) Dion, both of Ferndale; and many nieces and nephews. One brother, Marvin Lonseth, preceded her in born June 11, 1926, to Benjamin and Bess Wentland in Beach, ND. He lived on a homestead near Trotters until the family moved to Sundance, WY in 1928. In 1932, he began his education there. In 1933, the family moved to East Stanwood, where he finished grade school and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1944. Between his high school graduation and his college education, Ernest lived on the family farm and worked at logging, in a sawmill, and for the railroad.

His college education was interrupted by two years in the United States Army, September 1950 to September 1952. Stationed at Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, TX, he trained dental assistants. After his military service, he finished his college education, graduating from Walla Walla College in 1954. For the next four years, he worked as a farm hand at his in-laws in Granger, WA, until he had a nervous breakdown. After he got out of the hospital, he returned to the Wentland farm in Cedarhome.

Later he moved to Everett. For several years, he was janitor of the Forest Park Seventh-day Adventist Church, served as a deacon and Sabbath School teacher, and did janitor work at a laundromat. He was generous about giving people rides in his yellow pickup. He helped with construction of the Forest Park Adventist Church building.

In 1989, 30 years after his breakdown, he had a relapse. At that time, he moved to Woodinville, where he lived with his sister Vio-let until 2002, when he moved into The Cottages at Mill Creek, an assisted living center for Alzheimer and dementia residents. Ernest, 78, death are his parents; sisters, Matilda Servold (1977), Adeline Hockenson (1992), and Myrtle Jacobson (2002). The memorial service will be held Sat., Oct. 23, at 3 p.m. at the Forest Park Seventh-day Adventist Church, 4132 Federal Ave., Everett, WA. No flowers. Suggested memorial contributions can be made to one of the following or to a charity of your choice: Providence Hospice and Home Care of Snohomish County, 2731 Wetmore Ave., Suite #500, Everett, WA 98201; Compass Health, PO Box 3810, Everett, WA 98213-8810; Forest Park Adventist Christian School, 4120 Federal Ave., Everett, WA 98203.

WINIFRED L. GARNER
Winnie Louise Garner death by her husband of 32 years, Calvin "Jack" Garner. She shared in the lives of his three children and their families, who will also miss her. Winnie loved her little dog, Emily, the Seattle Mariners (with whom she was "disgusted" this past season), dill pickles, having her fingernails polished, wearing jewelry, winning at cards, doing crossword puzzles and crafts of all kinds. She had just finished reading the complete series of Nancy Drew books and had started on the Hardy Boys series. As a member of the Worldwide Church of God, Winnie especially enjoyed attending the annual Feast celebrations.

Early in her marriage to Jack, Winnie was introduced to motorcycle riding (she had her own bike) and was nicknamed Motorcycle Mama. When arthritis forced her to begin using a scooter chair, it was labeled "Hardly Davidson" and, like her blazing bike riding, she preferred using the horn to the brakes.

Winnie retired as a bookkeeper from Boeing. She had also worked for Pictsweet Foods and the Skagit Valley Medical Bureau in Mount Vernon. Her family and friends will miss her generous nature and thoughtfulness. She taught us by example about adaptability and accepting our circumstances without complaint. At 89 she was still youthful in heart and spirit, and we will miss her. No services are planned. Donations in her name may be made to Josephine Sunset Home (629-2126).

Mother Went Away Today
Mother went away today
She just seemed to slip away
Before my eyes could see
where she was going
Before I knew which way the
wind was blowing
She’d set sail
She made no preparation pack
As if she planned a pleasant trip
But it was clear this time
she’d not be back
As she departed on her ship
So her Captain only knows her destination
His vast experience my only consolation
For as they stand upon the bridge
And watch the waves of mystery parted by the bow
I know some distant shore beyond
the ocean’s edge
Will finally wash the sorrow from her brow
And someday I will follow her
Gladly go and know her once again in that beyond
But for this moment I must just become her emissary
To teach, to prove that life is never temporary
For there will always be a great tomorrow waiting
Standing far apart from any other
And I will always be anticipating
The time when I will once again
Be with my mother.
-- David Sprouse

EDWARD D. JONES
12/7/14 to 10/1/04
Edward Duane "Buck" Jones born on Dec. 7, 1914 to parents Bertha May Henderson and Llewellyn Christmas Jones in Chicago, IL. He graduated from high school in Downer’s Grove, IL spent nine months in the Civilian Conservation Corp during the Great Depression, then on to completion of bookkeeping and stenography courses at Bryant and Stratton Business College.

In 1933, after working six months in the Chicago loop, he caught a freight train out west, hopping off on skid road in Spokane. After pitching bundles of wheat, he headed to Brewster for the apple harvest. He was run out of the valley after agitating for pay increases and then headed to Camano Island, where land was $2 an acre and you could subsist on seafood. With a friend, he built a log cabin on Carp Lake, and the following spring, ventured north to Alaska to work in the fish canneries and later on schooners out of Seattle to commercially fish in Puget Sound and Alaska. He had saved enough by the fall of 1939 to begin fisheries studies at the U of W, eventually changing his major to pre-medicine.

A few days after Pearl Harbor, his 27th birthday, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corp. He was with Carlson’s Raiders (2nd Raider Battalion) in Hawaii, Bouganville and Guadalcanal, then reassigned to the 3rd Battalion in a new 5th Marine Division on Iwo Jima.
After the loss of their company commander, their platoon commander and the platoon sergeant above him, he and B.O. Queen took joint command of the remaining troops. It was on Iwo Jima that he took a bullet in the right shoulder while carrying a fellow soldier to safety.

Prior to his injury, he was at the base of Mt. Suribachi when the famous photograph of the flag raising was taken at its summit. He was awarded the Purple Heart and the Silver Star for gallantry-in-action. The remainders of his troops and he received the Presidential Unit citation. After recuperation he returned to the U of W and joined Delta Upsilon fraternity to complete undergraduate and graduate studies in law. He met and death March 27, 2004. After died Sat., Oct. 2, 2004, in a local nursing home. She was death by her daughter, Irene Strocsher; and 14 brothers and sisters. At her request, no services will be held. Burial will be held in Holy Rood died peacefully at her daughter’s home after courageously battling colon cancer for eight months.

Predeceased by loving husband Cecil in 2001 after 53 years of marriage. Doris was the first death in 1959, Doris became the caregiver for her youngest brother, then age nine. When her father was diagnosed with terminal cancer in 1974, she nursed him at home until his Born in Mount Vernon, Doris attended Stanwood schools and lived in Stanwood most of her life. She was hired by Twin City Foods as a seasonal truck driver in 1959. Doris progressed to forelady and dedicated herself to her work and her family, retiring from Twin City in 1992 after 32 years.

In retirement, Doris took up gardening and spent many hours enjoying her lovely garden and yard while spending time with her family. Doris and her siblings shared loving relationships, and they spent many happy times together. The family would like to especially thank Bill, Vicki amd Wendi Fure for their loving care. Survived by sister, Vivian Reece (Jim) of Marysville; brothers, Jim of Terry, MT, Bill (Vicki), and Jerry (Kathy) of Stanwood; dearly loved and missed by daughter, Susan Broz (Stephen) of Seattle and son Kenneth (Rene’ Cournoyer), of Tacoma; grandchildren, Stephanie Lilak (Dave) of Edina, MN, Michael Broz (Maria Roma) of Canton, MI, Kim Jordan (Paul) of London, Kristy Woodmansee (Mike) of Mount Vernon, and James Stanley of Camano Island; great-grandchildren, Katharine Allison of Edina, William Jordan and (following an anticipated October birth) Paige Margaret Jordan of London; many cousins, nieces and nephews.

The family wishes to express its appreciation to Swedish Home Care hospice nurse, Susan Gardiner, and Club 24 caregiver, Lanie Kehoe, for their compassion, dedication, and tender care. Graveside service was at Anderson Cemetery, Stanwood, Sat., Sept. 25 at 11 a.m. Friends and relatives are invited to write and bring a favorite memory of Doris for a memory book, or mail to Susan Broz, 5228 - 21st Ave. NE #3, Seattle 98105. Arrangements through Gilbertson Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Doris’s name to Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, 1100 Fairview Ave N., Seattle, WA 98109, or to a charity of your choice.

IN LOVING MEMORY
DONNA MILLS
Aug. 4, 1923 - Oct. 6, 2001
We each have special memories of this woman that we knew.
Her beautiful spirit lingers, the seeds she planted grew;
The lives she touched have flourished,
Our love remains strong and true. 

JACOB LAAN
On Sept. 17, 2004, Jacob Laan went home to be with his Lord. He was death by his beloved wife, Charlotte Laan in 1998; one son, Jacob Clark Laan in 1969; and one brother, Chris Laan. At his request, there will be no service. Cremation was under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, remembrances are suggested to Josephine Sunset Home. where he was given such kind and loving care. A special message: Jacob was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by his family.

ILONKA S. WILLIAMS
"A Last Ballet for Miss Ilonka" Ilonka Scheer Williams, 97, peacefully went with the Lord Sept. 8, 2004, at her home of 28 years on Camano Island. Miss Ilonka was passed away in 1990. Despite contrary advice, Ilonka was determined to remain in her and Jack’s home on Camano Island, which she loved dearly. All who knew Ilonka knew her determination. Miss Ilonka contributed to improving many people’s lives. She taught piano to the blind, dancing to the handicapped, was a kindergarten teacher, and after retiring to Camano Island, she volunteered countless hours playing piano at retirement homes. Even while convalescing with a broken hip, Ilonka, at 95 could be found in the recreation room, at the piano, directing group activities.

Ilonka is survived by a nephew, Bill Scheer and his family, of Miami, FL, and her dear friends on Camano Island. Miss Ilonka’s wishes were for no services. Arrangements under direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.

W. EUGENE HEGELE
W. Eugene (Happy) Hegele was death by his wife of 67 years, Caroline (Wieneke) Hegele on March 2, 2003; brothers, Bruce Thorne, Allen Thorne, Bill Thorne; sisters, Alice Lind and Sue Clark.

He is survived by his son, Edward G. Hegele and wife Jane, of LaGrande, OR; and daughter, Karen L. (Hegele) Nieuwendorp and husband John of Bellingham; seven grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Chaplain Wes Dodge of Warm Beach Manor in Stanwood, will conduct the memorial service at Warm Beach Senior Community, Wed., Sept. 22, 1 p.m. Other arrangements are being handled by Gilbertson Funeral Home of Stanwood. born in Seattle and grew up in Auburn, graduating from Auburn High School in 1980. He went to Life Chiropractic West in California. He served his country in the U.S. Army. Michael is survived by his wife, Amy "Rebecca"; children, Tricia and Bobby; mother, Linda Wilbourne of Surprise, AZ; and brother, Dan Butters of Mount Vernon.

He was preceded in died peacefully Sept. 9, 2004. He was death.

Griff served as "Bos'n" in the American Merchant Marines for more than 35 years, and traveled around the world many times in their service. He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Coast Guard after W.W.II, pursuant to this service during the war. His love of the sea and travel was reflected in his many stories and tales of his adventures, as well as the unique memorabilia he brought back to his home.

Locals of Camano Island and Stanwood will recall this wonderful man as the "salty looking" guy with a beard, an eye patch and a wonderful old cane decorated with fancy knots. The Harpsters would like to thank the following people for the love and respect shown to Griff over the years: Walt Isakson, Steve and Adrienne Osborn, Esther Immer, Brudy Jordan of Camano Island; Tom and Ann Peebles of Anacortes; Helen and Bob Gerry of Edmonds; Ellen Means of Tucson, AZ; Dennis Nixon of Cottage Grove, OR; Bill and Lenore Gleeson of Roseburg, OR; Jacqueline Robb of Sunnyvale, CA; the bus drivers for Island Transit; Dr. Robert Jacobsen of Stanwood Camano Medical Center; and Joseph and Pepe and staff at Amigos Mexican Family Restaurant in Stanwood.

In lieu of services, a celebration of Griff's life is being planned. His ashes will be scattered over the Pacific Ocean, joining other great treasures of this world.

JAMES R. MARR
James Robert (Jimmy) Marr was went to be with the Lord Sept. 11, 2004, following a short, courageous battle with cancer.

Preceded in married 47 years. He is survived by his wife, Grace of Camano Island; sons, Robert R. Marr (Edna) and Jon Marr (Sandy); three daughters, Linda Balcom (Larry), Kit Ness (Bob), and Laura Hill (Dave); step-daughter, Linda Robinson (Douglas) and step-son, Carl Hughes (Margo); 16 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Jimmy served the Lord many years at Dunlap Baptist Church (several committees, deacon); after their move to Camano Island in 1991, he served at Island Baptist Church (deacon, greeter, encourager!). His hobbies included clarinet, painting and bowling. Jimmy loved and was loved by his family and friends, and he will be greatly missed. He was at his best when showing love in the name of Christ. Memorial gifts may be sent to Island Baptist Church, 147 Woodland Dr., Camano Island, WA 98282, to Hospice, or to a charity of your choice.

KRISTIN C. STRAND
Kristin Cornwell Strand was married Al, and they lived in a modest house on an apple ranch a few miles outside Yakima. There she made friends with people who remained such all her life. She often said the time on the ranch was a very happy time for her. In 1969, son Eric was died there in the middle of the afternoon Sept. 4, surrounded by her family and many friends. Kris was honest, hard-working, forthright, and dependable. Caring and thoughtful as a friend and devoted and loving as a wife and parent, she will be sorely missed by those who knew and loved her. Services were 2 p.m., Sept. 12, at Acacia Memorial Park in Seattle.

ROY A. VANVICK
Roy was died Sept. 8, 2004 on Camano Island. Roy attended Franklin High School, the University of Washing-ton and worked as a metal fabricator in the Motor Transportation Department for the City of Seattle. Upon retirement, he and his wife Mollyo moved to Camano Island, where he served terms as fire commissioner and water commissioner. He was a member of the Elks Lodge, enjoyed boating, fishing, master gardening, bridge club and family outings.

He is survived by his three sons, Ted (Charlene), Jon (Mary) and Don; four grandchildren, Amy, Tonie, Erika and Tracie; and five great-grandchildren, Jack, Anthony, Gunnar, Ella and Sonja. A memorial service will be held 1 p.m., Thurs., Sept. 16, at Gilbertson Funeral Home chapel, Stanwood. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.

WILLIAM LANDVATTER
William (Bill) Gust Landvatter, 81, of Mount Vernon, began his everlasting life with Jesus Sept. 7, 2004, at home, surrounded by his loving family. Bill was married Jan. 4, 1944, in Salt Lake City. Bill owned and operated the Golden Egg Farm on the Old Red Brick Road in Redmond, WA, for 35 years. There, they raised four children. Bill was very active in his community as Kiwanis president, Little League coach, and as an organizer of the school for the handicapped in Houghton. He was a devoted member of Faith Lutheran Church, where he served as church council president.

Following the sale of the farm, Bill and Doris moved to Camano Island. Bill kept busy as a poultry consultant and remained active in his life of faith at Camano Lutheran Church.

Bill and Doris moved to Mount Vernon in 1995 and became members of First Lutheran Church. Bill continued to serve his Lord in the church, through Stephen’s Ministry and through the Christian witness of his life. Bill was preceded in passed away Mon., Aug. 30, 2004, at a local hospital. Florence was married Aug. 27, 1942. She also leaves behind her daughter, Holly Norton; son, Francis H. Stanton, Jr. (Rick); and her adopted daughter, Kathleen Olson. She has three grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren.

Florence will be missed by all her family and friends who loved her so very much.

A funeral service was held Sat., Sept. 4, at the chapel of Purdy & Walter at Floral Hills Funeral Home, Lynnwood. 

ROSE BABCOCK
Rose Babcock, daughter of Edward and Julia Zednik, was passed away Dec. 4, 2004.

At age 18, Rose began teaching elementary school near Harbine, Nebraska, where she taught for two years. She thoroughly enjoyed teaching and playing softball with the children and was an excellent teacher. She continued to be a favorite with children throughout her life, drawing pictures, telling them stories, etc.

At a barn dance, she met Stanley Babcock, whom she born into their home, Eddie, Loretta, and Betty. Rose's life in those days was also filled with such things as giving chalk talks, readings, and skits at parties and various local organizations such as the Farmers Union.

She had an adventuresome spirit and passionately loved traveling. She could be ready to go on very short notice. The big trip that Rose and Stanley took one year was to Washington State. Rose made photo album/narrative scrapbooks about each trip.

In 1963 the Babcocks sold their farm at auction and moved to Washington State, locating the following year on Camano Island. There they enjoyed five happy years together, until Stanley passed away Dec. 22, 2004, in Lynnwood, WA. She was death this last October by her husband of 60 years, Robert.

She leaves behind her loving son, Robert L. Fraser and daughter-in-law Peggy; granddaughter, Lisa Fraser; and her stepdaughter, Jennifer Rex. A born at John and Berthena Erickson's farm near Finley, ND Oct. 11, 1915, where she grew up the third child of six. Mildred married for 63 years. Ed passed away Dec. 23, 2004, at the age of 84 from complications of Parkinson's disease.

born in Seattle and lived there most of his life, then moved to Camano Island and then to the Stanwood Senior Apartments when he retired.

He is survived by his brothers, Donald (Wanda) Soderberg, and Robert (Kay) Soderberg; three nephews, Richard, Larry and Peter Soderberg; five grandnieces, four grandnephews, three great-grandnieces and one great-grandnephew; his aunt, Gladys Johnston, who just turned 100 years old; and his cousin, Gordon Johnston; and many friends.

He was preceded in born named Danika; those who knew her best called her Danni.

She lived an idyllic life in Stanwood with her parents, Kerry and Katie Cooley, and two beautiful sisters, Bailee and Breanna (Breezie). She loved all family activities and was a great help to her parents, gladly chauffeuring her sisters to various functions. Family was a priority for Danni whether it was traveling or just sitting at home watching a movie with those she loved.

She loved the outdoors and spent her time riding her horses, playing with her dogs, soccer (especially coaching sister Breezie’s team), enjoying a Silvertips game with her sister Bailee, camping and skiing/snowboarding with her family. She was equally happy curled up with a book and any activity which involved her many friends, the Jessicas, David, Jake, Josh and Brielle to name a few.
Danni excelled at Stanwood High School where she was a junior. She lettered in swimming all three years of participation and was active in her church youth group at Lakeside Community Fellowship in Lake Stevens. Danni loved Jesus and thoroughly enjoyed her annual trip to Creationfest.

Danni loved to travel and had visited Europe (where she kissed the Blarney Stone), Hawaii, Canada (Whistler at least annually) and several states. She loved the summertime treks to Lake Chelan with her family.

Danni is dancing with the angels in heaven where she was greeted by her Grandpa Ron (Cooley). Some day she will be joined by grandparents, Daryle and Betty Hylton of Everett and Ramona Cooley of Stanwood; uncles and aunts, Keith and Kim Hylton, Kyle and Christy Cooley, Randy Hylton, Gregg and Renee Cooley, Les and Robin Cooley and Mike and Terry (Cooley) Walker.

Friends and family may visit Danni at Purdy and Walters with Cassidy (Pacific at Wetmore, Everett) Wed., Dec. 15, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. The celebration of her precious life will be Fri., Dec. 17, 1 p.m., at Lakeside Community Fellowship, 14619 28th St. NE, Lake Stevens.

Memorial donations may be made in Danika’s name to Children’s Hospital Regional Medical Center, P.O. Box 5371/6F-3, Seattle, WA 98105-0371. Many thanks to all those who provided wonderful care to Danni during her stay. Danni was a blessing to her parents, and they are grateful for the time God loaned her to them. She was a kind and loving daughter and sister. Danni was a blessing to all who knew her and is remembered lovingly.

EARL IPSEN
Earl Ipsen, 84, of Arlington, formerly of Stanwood, died. Earl was a devoted husband of Eleanor for over 58 years, and was at her bedside when she born May 7, 1920 in Conway to Carl and Jenny Ipsen. He graduated from Lincoln High School of East Stanwood in 1939, eventually taking over the milk route acquired by his father in 1918. They picked up large milk cans from farms and delivered them to the Carnation processing plant.

From 1941 to 1945, Earl served in the United States Army, eventually as an aircraft metal worker. He also drove a radio car around Hawaii, which is when he developed his interest in swimming and Hawaiian beaches. On Jan. 12, 1946, Earl Cemetery, with a fellowship luncheon following at 12 noon at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Stanwood. Those who wish may make memorials to Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church or to Lutheran World Relief Fund. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood. 

GERALD O. KITCHEN
10-03-18 to 11-09-04
Stanwood, Washington
Gerald Otto "Jack" Kitchen born in Oxnard Oct. 3, 1918, to Otto and Irene Kitchen. Jack’s family moved to Somis in 1923. Jack not only graduated from Somis School, but he also served for 14 years on the Somis Union Elementary School Board. Jack personally awarded diplomas to each of his three children as they graduated from the Somis School.

For two years, Jack Kitchen served as chair of the Ventura County Grand Jury. Jack is also known to county residents as a real estate broker and land manager, founder of Venco Growers’ Supply Company, a former member of the Republican Central Committee, the Red Cross Board of Directors, the Community Chest, various water boards, and the committee to form the Oxnard
Union High School District which built Adolfo Camarillo High School.

Kitchen, after attending Somis School and Oxnard High School, continued his education at Santa Barbara State College. After earning his master’s degree in business administration at Stanford University, Jack decided to work for IBM. Because of his work with IBM, Jack took a Navy officer’s commission in 1942 with the United States Navy and was transferred often between the west
and east coasts.

Jack Kitchen met his wife, Doris Cole, in Long Beach, CA. They have three children: Barbie Gilyard, who lives on Camano Island; Jeffrey Kitchen, a teacher in Lodi, CA; and Eric Kitchen, an attorney in Santa Barbara, CA. Jack and his wife, Doris, were Cemetery, Craigmont, ID, Tues., Dec. 14 at 11 a.m. Ulhorn Funeral Home of Cottonwood will be in charge. The Rev. Stephen Bly of the Winchester Community Church will preside.

After a long illness, his born Nov. 8, 1923, to Hiram and Pearl Presnell in Craigmont, where he attended school. He served as a sergeant in the U.S. Army in the Pacific Theatre during and to the end of World War II. After farming, he worked in construction until his retirement. He death by a son, Gregory Hugh; and two brothers, Tom and Gene. He dearly loved his grandchildren and was their babysitter for several years. He was a member of the Warm Beach Free Methodist Church. The family suggests memorials be sent to Hospice, or the Pacific Northwest Chapter of Cure Autism Now.

FRANCES DEE POUND HAZEN FRAZIER
Frances Dee Pound Hazen Frazier retired in 1999 from California to locate near her parents. She purchased five acres on Camano Island and made her home there. She felt too young to retire and secured a position with Senior Services of Camano Island. Later she became supervising case manager of this agency. She enjoyed her work and encouraged seniors to participate in activities in their new meeting place.

About 18 years ago, Fran suffered from breast cancer. She chose the radiation method. A magazine article was read by Lauri Lee, who was working in Fran's office, at the memorial concerning her fight against cancer. The cancer returned about three years ago. Her kidneys couldn't endure the chemo. She entered the hospital in November and was moved to the home of Gary Jenkins on Nov. 24. The family had Thanksgiving dinner at Gary's, and Fran Cemetery Nov. 29, and the memorial was 2 p.m. at the senior center.

ROSE BABCOCK
Rose Babcock, 96, of Camano Island, passed away at Skagit Valley Hospital Nov. 22, 2004. He was death were his parents; one brother, Wesley Alan Porter; a great-niece, Nicole Barber; and uncles, Robert Porter, Edwin Lobe, Leo Lobe, Irvin Lobe, and Lonnie Lobe.

Larry Graduated from Odessa High School in 1959 and went on to Wenatchee Valley College for two years, where he played football, a fond sport of his. He transferred to Washington State University. Larry fell ill and battled with cancer and diabetes insipidius while in college. He studied very hard and graduated from Washington State University with a Bachelor of Pharmacy degree in 1965. Larry was a member of the Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity and active in the Student Chapter of the American Pharmaceutical Association. He made many life-long, lasting college friends.

Larry worked for a period of time as a pharmacist in the Tri-Cities and moved to the Seattle area, where he practiced as a community pharmacist. Larry worked for several years as a representative for the Eli Lilly Pharmaceutical Company in Seattle before he returned again to community practice.

Larry was the best at meeting people. He was kind, respectful and very knowledgeable beyond his formal training. He was a member of the North King County Pharmacists Association and served as its president. Larry was a Seattle Sea-Fair Commodore and enjoyed escorting the queen and princess on the Seattle Sea-Fair float.

Larry funeral service. Arrangements are under the care of Kern Funeral Home, Mount Vernon.

BENJAMIN SPRINGER
Benjamin "Ben" Springer, 39, of Stanwood, passed into the loving arms of his heavenly Father Nov. 27, 2004.

Ben was married in Woodburn, OR June 28, 1986. Ben was a pilot for 20 years, and for the last seven years, a rescue helicopter pilot for Airlift Northwest. He was an active leader and member of Warm Beach Community Church. He spent his life reaching out and serving people in need of the glory of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Among his passions in life were Christian missions, building, flying, karate and writing for magazines. He was very involved with his children and loved his wife dearly.

A memorial service was held Sat., Dec. 4, 4 p.m., at Arlington Assembly of God, 201 N. Stillaguamish Ave., in Arlington. Burial was in Davis, CA. In lieu of flowers, a scholarship fund for Ben’s children is being established through Warm Beach Community Church, 9620 188th St. NW, Stanwood, WA 98292. Arrangements under the care of Chapel of the Resurrection Funeral Home, Bothell.

FRANK "BUD" BENCH
Frank "Bud" Bench was passed away Tues., Nov. 9, 2004, at the Sedro-Woolley Life Care Center in the state of Washington. Jack was married for 62 years. Papa Jack is also survived by seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity. A memorial service will be held in Stanwood during the third week of December 2004.

MARY Y. SABO
Mary Y. Sabo of Camano Island, WA, went home to be with our Lord after a yearlong struggle with cancer Sun., Nov. 21. 2004, at Providence Everett Medical Center, with her husband Jim and her son Andrew by her side. She was born March 30, 1925, to Chester and Iona Panique.

Mary loved to care for people. She worked for 24 years as a nurse, and all who knew her would say Mary was the peacekeeper and the caregiver. Mary was preceded in funeral service was held at 2 p.m., Tues., Nov. 2, at Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood. A service was also held at 1:30 p.m., Wed., Nov. 3, at Odd Fellows Lodge, Camano Island. Cemetery, Camano Island. Funeral services are under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.

WILLIAM R. RAPP
William R. "Bob" Rapp, community leader, died from complications from a chronic illness Fri., Nov. 12, 2004.

A long-time business owner in Ballard, he was affectionately known by many as "the mayor" of this neighborhood. He was responsible for raising most of the donations for the original Ballard Hospital (now affiliated with Swedish Hospital), past president of the Ballard Rotary and very involved in the building effort for the Boys & Girls Club. Prior to his illness, he was very involved with Aurora Nazarene Church and also Camano Chapel on Camano Island.

He is survived by his wife Ruth McClurg Rapp of Edmonds; daughters, Marilyn Henderson Shea of Carlsbad, CA, Janice Blake of Edmonds, Katherine Barrett of Seattle; and grandchildren Gregory Henderson, Saratoga, CA, Timothy Henderson of Sudbury, MA, Erik Blake, USAF, Alaska, Natalie Barrett of Bakersfield, CA, and Jeffrey Barrett of Seattle; and five great-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his former wife of 60 years, Annabelle Ansart Rapp. Services were Mon., Nov. 22, 10 a.m., at the Church of God in Edmonds. The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made in his memory to Evergreen Hospice, 12910 Totem Lake Blvd. NE, Suite 200, Kirkland, WA 98034, a hospice in their own community, a church or charity of their choosing. 

MARTINA B.
SCHWANINGER
6-2-84 to 11-16-04
It is with great sadness that we say good-bye to our Swiss daughter, sister and friend, Martina Barbara Schwaninger. After suffering a six-month illness, Martina born to Carl Oscar and Edith Calbom Anderson of rural Mt. Vernon Aug. 18, 1911. After graduation from Mt. Vernon High School, she worked as a secretary for several years, helping to put her three brothers through medical school. She also became well-known locally as a soprano soloist.

In August 1937, she died in February 1969.

In July 1975, Elizabeth died in May 1990. In 1998 she moved into the Josephine Sunset Home in Stanwood, and there she death.

Private burial will take place at Pleasant Hill passed away Nov. 11, 2004, at University Hospital in Seattle. She was married to her college sweetheart, Robert, Sue moved to Seattle in 1967. She worked at Maynard Hospital (later Seattle General) and finished with 20 years of service at Harborview Medical Center until her passed away peacefully Nov. 7, 2004 at the age of 92. Ada was death, as did her two brothers, Al and Harry Stigenwalt. married in 1946 and moved to Lake Goodwin in 1951. She started her 22-year career in 1952 with National Bank of East Stanwood (Seafirst Bank) and over the years, became friend, advisor and confidant to many local residents. Ada tried to retire in 1974, but Seafirst called her back "temporarily, " which became a part-time career at the Stanwood and Silvana branches for another 11 years. Ada lived at Stanwood Senior Center from 1997 to 2001, and will be remembered for her long and dedicated volunteer service at the center, which she continued, together with volunteer work at Josephine Sunset Home, after moving to the home in 2001, where she resided until her died Tues., Nov. 9, 2004. He was passed away peacefully Fri., Nov. 12, 2004. passed away the morning of Nov. 10, 2004 after a long illness. The second child of Henry and Myrtle Verlinda, she was born on April 27, 1978, to parents Harvey and Debby Bielenberg and was big brother to Abby. Kyle graduated from Stanwood High School in 1995, being an avid cross country runner in his high school years, but when he got a taste of mountain biking, that became his greatest love and passion, reaching the pro level in downhill racing this year.

Besides his parents and sister, he is survived by his grandparents, John and Alma Druffel of Colton, WA; uncles and aunts, Dan and Lorna Druffel, Jeff and Erika Druffel of Colton, Linda and Dudley French, New York, Paula and Glenn LeVan and Anita and Russ Fabre of Kennewick, Ralph and Mary Bielenberg, Jim and Judy Bielenberg of Moscow, Sr. Barbara Bielenberg and Gary Bielenberg of Spokane and Shirlene and Mike Hodge of Clarkston, WA; as well as many cousins and extended family.

Kyle had a love of family and friends, and his joy on vacations was working alongside his family at home on the back forty and on the wheat farm with his uncles and grandpa. He had the genetics of his dad and would attack any project with gusto and would drop anything to help someone out. Kyle was a caring and compassionate individual with a determination for life. No words can describe how wonderful he was and how he touched our lives forever. We love you so much, Kyle, and we are going to miss you.
"As the bird, freed of its cage seeks new heights, so the Christian soul in entered into rest peacefully with our Lord Jesus on Oct. 21, 2004, with his daughter by his side at Josephine Sunset Home in Stanwood. Charles, or Carlo as he liked to be called, was death by his parents Guiseppe and Margaret Bruno, and nephew, Joseph Ingrao. A private family memorial will be held this spring.

Donations may be made to the Northwest Parkinson's Foundation, P.O. Box 56, Mercer Island, WA 98040. His daughter Maggie would like to thank the staff of JSH for their compassion and care of her father. 

ANNA Z. JONES
Anna (Zonneveld) Jones, 89, a former resident of Burlington, born Feb. 18, 1915, at Sterling, near Sedro-Woolley, one of six children of the late John M. and Elsie (Bergsma) Zonneveld. She attended Burlington schools and later business college in Mount Vernon. In 1968 she graduated as a licensed practical nurse. Survivors include two sisters-in-law, Nellie Zonneveld of Sacramento, CA, and Elinor Zonneveld of Mount Vernon; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in passed away at Warm Beach Senior Community Sun., Nov. 7, 2004. He was a resident of Warm Beach for 15 years. He was married Stella Redpath October 1939. They worked together at Twin City Foods. They also traveled many times to Hawaii, Denmark and Europe. He is survived by a son, Daniel of Medford, OR; nephews, Don (Jean) Larsen, Stanwood, Irwin (Shirley) Pedersen of Snohomish; nieces, Shirley (Howard) Dorsey, Burlington, Linda (Curt) Stenvers, Bellingham, Lee Ellen (Dale) Christopherson, Bellingham, Janet (Pete) Flones, Bellingham, Joyce (Allen) Linn, Olympia; and friends, Arnold and Mary Wennerberg.

He is preceded in passed away Oct. 31, 2004. She was death by her husband, N.G. "Buddy"; and daughter, Pennie. No services at her request.

DAGNY B. NYGAARD
Dagny Bergitte Unsgaard-Nygaard, 105, born Aug. 31, 1899, in Tydal, Norway to Berit Unsgaard, a midwife, and David Unsgaard, a farmer-carpenter-poet. One of seven children, Dagny attended local schools for eight years; following, she completed a nine-month course at a Christian school for youth. She death by her husband Lars; and one daughter, Inger Carr.

She is survived by one daughter, Thelma Schwarz; two sons-in-law, M. Roy Schwarz, Irvington, NY, and William Carr of Tacoma, WA; nine grandchildren, David Carr, Connie Carr, Daniel Carr, Paul Carr, Jonathan Carr, Miriam Krause, Michael Carr, Ryan Schwarz and Tanna Schwarz; 13 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. May God grant her the peace that we all seek.

died Nov. 1, 2004 in Stanwood. Chuck was married Lorene Cox on June 11, 1948 in Raymond. Lorene preceded Chuck in Cemetery.

HAROLD GIRARD
Harold "Harry" Girard was went to be with the Lord on Oct. 28, 2004. "Big H" leaves his loving wife of 45 years, Jackie; sons Dean (Debbie) and Scott; daughter Chris (Russ); grandchildren Danielle, Nathaniel and Bradon; relatives and a host of friends.

Harry's warm personality, generous heart, and humor touched everybody he met. He lived his life to the fullest. He loved his family and friends, and could be found at any time on a golf course or at a garage sale. A memorial will he held on Sat., Nov. 6, 1 p.m. at Gilbertson Funeral Home, 27001 88th Ave NW, Stanwood, followed by a celebration of his life at Camano Golf Course Chalet.
The family requests no flowers. Remembrances may be donated to Snohomish Hospice, (425) 261-4777.

ELEANOR MARIE IPSEN
Eleanor was married January 12, 1946. They worked hard raising a family and enjoyed entertaining and visiting with family and friends. In their life together, Eleanor and Earl liked to travel; from car camping with three kids and a small tent, to relaxing on Hawaiian beaches in their retirement years.

Eleanor was a devoted member of Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church of Stanwood since 1955. She was a member of the Martha Circle and sewed many a quilt top with the Quilting Ladies for the Lutheran World Relief Fund. She and Addie Rygmyr were in charge of the kitchen at church a number of years.

She leaves her son Brad Ipsen and his wife Hyang Cha of Marysville; daughter Connie Ayers and her husband Terry of Bremerton, daughter Janine Ipsen and her husband Henry Deposit of Seattle; grandchildren Michael Ipsen, Sonja Ipsen, Kevin Ayers and Katie Herold. They all loved her very much. Eleanor enjoyed the arrival of great granddaughters Kaitlyn Ipsen and Isabella Ayers this last year. Services will be held Thursday, Oct. 28, at 1 p.m. at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, in Stanwood, WA. Those who wish may make memorials to Our Saviour's Lutheran Church or the Lutheran World Relief Fund. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stan-wood, WA.

OLGA J. SWANSON
Olga Johana Swanson (Jacobson) of Stanwood, WA, Born May 10, 1922, in Seattle, Olga resided at Warm Beach Senior Community near Stanwood since 1988 with her late husband Vincent, who passed away peacefully Feb. 14, 2005, at the age of 102. She was died. She was nine years old. She always said it was a good place to live, where families supported each other in work and play.

By the time she was 13, her mother became ill, and since she was the oldest daughter, the responsibility of keeping up the house and cooking fell into her lap. Trying to be a schoolgirl, taking care of a home, as well as younger sisters and grandmother, proved to be overwhelming. She quit school in the beginning of eighth grade. It was harvest time, and she handpicked the corn for days. Tillie had a heart for giving to others and hard work.

In 1921, she met Vern at a dance in Randolph, and they were later death by her parents, five brothers and one sister, her husband of 50 years, Vern in 1972, her daughter, Marjorie in 1993, and her son, Raymond in 1998. She is survived by one sister, Anna Robertson; daughter, Darleen Hammer; and daughter-in-law, Joyce Hurlbert; grandchildren, Leslie Pederson, Darrel Pederson (Hope), Donna Newton (Rich), Yvonne Shay (John), Michael Hurlbert (Sally), Thomas Hurlbert (Darlene), Daniel Hurlbert (Sally), Brian Hurlbert (Kathleen), Steven Hammer (Marty) and Kathleen Whitson (Ben); 23 great-grandchildren, 15 great-great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and many friends, all of whom loved her deeply.

Tillie touched our hearts and left a lasting impression to everyone she came into contact with and will be remembered as a loving, giving, gentle person who loved her family and enjoyed their visits with her. Funeral Mass was held at 11 a.m., Fri., Feb. 18, under the direction of Father William Treacy at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, Stanwood, followed by a graveside service in the Anderson born in Irene, SD, May 24, 1905, and married to Esther Visten Klett for 51 years. He is survived by his son, Harold Robert (Marianne) Klett of Redwood City, CA; their children, Stephen and Chrystine of Kings Beach, CA; daughter, Delora Strand and her friend Bevan Toneri of Marysville; and her sons, Scott (Julie) of Anchorage, AK, Keith (Roxanne) of Camano Island, and Robert (Bobbi) of Marysville; seven great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; many nieces and nephews and several cousins; and his beloved companion, Marit Highland of Camano Island and her family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Esther; and brothers, Clifford and Henry.

Memorial services were held at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church Mon., Feb. 21 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Stanwood, Josephine Sunset Home, Stanwood or Stanwood Area Historical Society. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood. 

KENNETH M. POMAJEVICH
9-30-42 to 2-26-04
Something very special
Which I cannot define,
Happened to me one day
When your life touched mine.
My world grew brighter
Never the same to be.
God met my deepest need
When your life touched me.
Dear Ken, that memory clings
Because our paths still cross
Our souls are touching.
Love always, Kaye

INGA STRANDIN
Inga Margit Gunvor (Andre'n) Strandin was died Jan. 27, 2005 at age 95. married Karl Gustav Birger Strandin in 1928 in Sweden. They came to Seattle on their honeymoon to start a new life. Margit and Karl had three children, Lillian (Lee) Noren, Karl Ronald ]Strandin and Karla Margit Lassen. Karl married Jonas Strandin in 1944, and had a daughter, Vickie Marie Bech in 1947. Margit and Gunnar were active in The Faith Lutheran Church, the Swedish Club and very active in the Swedish Cultural Society in Seattle.

Margit sang with the Swedish Women's Chorus. Margit was a school secretary at Nathan Eckstein Junior High, and Gunnar served as Swedish Chancellor and then Swedish Vice Consul. Margit and Gunnar retired to Camano Island in 1970 and became charter members of the Camano Country Club. They attended Camano Chapel, were members of Camano Yacht Club, and she was a member of Fireflies. Margit enjoyed playing her piano, singing, gardening, and had an artistic flair. She was a fabulous cook and hostess, strong in the Swedish heritage and tradition, especially at Christmastime. Margit was preceded in passed away peacefully with his family around him on Feb. 4, 2005, due to complications of Parkinson's disease. Clarence was married in 1951, and settled in Edmonds, where they raised a family and spent the majority of their 54 years of marriage together. They returned to Evelyn's hometown of Stanwood for the last 10 years of their lives.

Clarence selflessly cared for his wife, Evelyn, who had MS, for over 20 years, and in spite of great physical obstacles, they fulfilled their dream of traveling, which included several memorable cruises and motor homing around the country.

The family is truly grateful to the skilled and caring staff of Josephine Sunset Home and also to private caregivers, especially Norma Wright and Kim O'Leary, for improving the quality of their lives and making their last years as special as they could be.

Evelyn Cemetery in Stanwood, and a reception at their daughter and son-in-law's home in Stanwood.

If you choose to make a memorial gift, the family suggests the Hope Heart Institute, the Parkinson's Foundation, or the charity of your choice. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.

EVELYN S. BJORLING
Evelyn Stevenson Bjorling, 73, born Sept. 24, 1931, in Mount Vernon. She attended Stanwood schools and grew up on the family farm. Evelyn worked as a telephone operator and a grocery checker for many years before MS forced her to retire.

Evelyn was 15 when she met the love of her life, Clarence, who was 17. They were passed away six days prior to Evelyn on Feb. 4. Their family believes that they are once again dancing together. She is survived, by her daughter, Karen, husband Mike and their children, Erik and Steven of Stanwood; her son, Steve, wife Denise and their daughter and son-in-law, Megan and Brian Brandes, of Lynnwood; and her brother, Bill Stevenson and wife Lois of Mesa, AZ. Evelyn's love and devotion to her family is an inspiration to all who knew her.

Services to honor Clarence and Evelyn's lives are at 11 a.m., Tues., Feb. 15, at Gilbertson Funeral Home, followed by burial services at Anderson passed away on Feb. 8, 2005, peacefully with her twin daughters, age 16, and her 24-year-old son, sister and mother by her side. A memorial was held Sun., Feb. 13, at 1 p.m. at the Camano Senior & Community Center, 606 Arrowhead Rd., Camano Island. Remembrances may be made to Skagit Hospice Services, or Camano Senior & Community Center.

JOHN SCHMIDT
John Schmidt born March 26, 1907, in South St. Paul, Minnesota. He attended South St. Paul High School and was the only one of eight brothers and sisters to graduate from high school. His five older brothers and sisters were born

John passed away in 1984. John's church was very important to him, and he was a part of the church staff and a very active member, until he moved to the Home Place Care Center in Burlington. John was preceded in passed away unexpectedly as a result of a motor vehicle accident Feb. 5, 2005, between Conway and Stanwood. Denver was born May 13, 1929, in Corona, CA to Swiss passed away Feb. 2, 2005, in Mount Vernon. Joe moved to Stanwood, in 1933. He graduated from Twin City High School as class salutatorian in 1948. Joe graduated from Washington State College with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agriculture. He participated in Air Force ROTC and was commissioned Second Lieutenant in the Air Force Reserve.

Joe was called to active duty in July of 1952, and was stationed at Norton Air Force Base in San Bernadino, CA. He shipped out to Korea in January of 1953. He served 12 months as a personnel officer at Kimpo Air Base, north of Seoul. He was discharged in January of 1954.

Joe farmed with his father in Stanwood until 1956. In 1956, he went to work for Stokely Van Camp as a fieldman in the LaConner area. He worked there until 1962. After a brief stint in the fertilizer and chemical business, he went to work at National Frozen Foods Corp. in 1965, as field manager of the Burlington Plant. In 1972 he was appointed general manager and served in that capacity until retirement in 1991.

Joe was a member of the Skagit Golf and Country Club, Frank H. Hancock Post #92, The American Legion and the Swiss Sportsman Club of Tacoma. Love of his family, golf, travel and his Swiss heritage were important to Joe. His ancestors on both his father’s and mother's side trace their heritage to the patron saint of Switzerland, St. Nikolaus von Flue. His uncle Ludwig was president of Switzerland twice. He visited his family many times in Switzerland.

His grandchildren were a big part of Joe's life, from watching his grandson's baseball, basketball and football games to slug hunting or playing golf with plastic clubs with his granddaughters when they were small. He was so very proud of all of his grandchildren and their accomplishments; he loved every minute spent with them. He was also proud of his granddaughters at WSU. He was looking forward to his first great-grandchild this summer.

As far as golf was concerned, it didn't matter how far you hit the ball or what your score was. What mattered most was who was on first, closest to the pin or in the hole first. Then it was ship, captain and crew in the clubhouse. Wednesdays were a wonderful day for Joe and his golfing friends.

Retirement wasn't as easy for Joe as it was for some retired people. He had to get up very early, get the mail, go to the office and make coffee, and feed the fish. Oh, the trudgery of retirement!

Joe is survived by his wife, Charlotte at the family home in Burlington; daughter, Sue (Dick) Lankow of Olympia; son, Greg of Mount Vernon, Jeff (Milly) Bishop of Bow; daughter, Tami Bishop of Bow and fiancé, Stan Olson of Mount Vernon; son, Scott of La Conner; grandchildren, Bryan and Andrew Lankow of Olympia, Kristen Pierson of Pullman, Katie Pierson of Bow, Becky and Brandon Henning of Bellingham, and Stephanie Barnett of Pullman; his brother, Paul (Meg) Von Moos of Stanwood; sister, Rosemary (Dave) Edwards of Mill Creek; brother-in-law, Gerry Campbell of Des Moines; brother, Walt Von Moos and friend, Diane Brindel of Seattle; sister, Gert (Don) Cunningham of Vashon Island; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and family, both here and in Switzerland.

He was preceded in Cemetery and a reception at St. Cecelia's Catholic Church.

Memorials may be made to Washington State University General Scholarship Fund, PO Box 641927, Pullman, WA 99164-1927 or Skagit Valley Hospital Foundation, 214 5. 12th St., Mount Vernon, WA 98273. Arrangements are under the care of Hawthorne Funeral Home, Mount Vernon.

HAYDEN K. SHANER
Hayden Karl Shaner was passed away Jan. 28, 2005. Two daughters, three grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, four stepdaughters and a stepgrandson survive him, as well as his beloved canine companion "Sammi."

Hayden was a professional jazz bassist, dedicated to music at night and golf during the day. From the time he was 20 years old, he toured with the "big bands" and in Seattle's "clubs of distinction" until 1964. He then founded the first independent plant maintenance company in the state of Washington.

He was also proud to be one of the oldest Eagle Scouts in America. Hayden loved his life in Anaheim and Camano Island, with days full of beloved family and friends, music, golf and crabbing. Sat., March 5, beginning around 2 p.m., we invite you to gather together in Hayden's honor at his Camano home (28 W. North Camano Dr.) for music, memories, laughter and the scattering of his ashes. This will be a day of remembrance, blessed by God...a day to remember past times and move on. 

RICHARD KATZENBERGER
Richard S. Katzenberger was-died of a heart attack Feb. 4, 2005 at home on Camano Island surrounded by his loving family, after a long, courageous, hard-fought battle with pulmonary fibrosis.

Richard was the son of Raymond S. and Bessie McBride Katzenberger. His father spent 16 years in the U.S. Navy. Richard and his younger brother Herb, grew up travelling the world with their father and mother -- from Dutch Harbor, AK, through San Diego, to the Philippines, before his father retired to Camano Island in 1934.

Richard followed in his father's footsteps and enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1940, serving as a fleet radioman. On March 2, 1942, Richard married for almost 63 years; his three daughters, Maribeth Bryant, Kathryn Hall (and husband, Doug Hall), and Monica Woods; seven grandchildren (two of whom now serve their country in a similar manner), and nine great-grandchildren.

He is greatly loved and will be sorely missed by family and friends. A memorial will be held for him Sat., Feb. 12, 11 a.m. at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Stanwood. In lieu of flowers, make a donation in his name to either the Stanwood/Camano Food Bank, or to the charity of your choice.

CLARENCE B. BJORLING
Clarence B. Bjorling, 75, born on March 5, 1929, in Mount Vernon, WA. He attended Sedro Woolley schools and grew up on the family dairy farm. He graduated from Skagit Valley College, and attended the University of Washington for a year and a half until he joined the U.S. Air Force, where he served in the Korean War. He was employed by the Boeing Company for 32 years.

Clarence cared for his wife, Evelyn, who has MS, for over 20 years and in spite of great physical obstacles, they fulfilled their dream of traveling, which included several memorable cruises and motorhoming around the country. Clarence is survived by his wife, Evelyn, of 54 years, who lives at Josephine Sunset Home; his daughter, Karen, husband Mike and their children, Erik and Steven of Stanwood; his son, Steve, wife Denise and their daughter Megan and her husband Brian of Edmonds. Clarence's love and devotion to his family is an inspiration to all who knew him.

Services to honor Clarence's life are as follows: viewing at Gilbertson Funeral Home in Stanwood Wed., Feb. 9, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Thurs., Feb. 10, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. funeral services, also at Gilbertson Funeral Home, are at 1 p.m. on Thurs., Feb. 10, followed by burial services at Anderson born on Aug. 27, 1923 to Venance and Mabel (Bartel) Eden in Caledonia, MN -- a place that remained magical forever to her for it’s great community and characters. She, her two sisters and brother had wonderful times growing up there.

Her love of children led her to graduate from Winona State Teacher’s College with a teaching degree. Her love of adventure then led her to teaching jobs in Byron, then Duluth, MN, Chelan, WA, Juneau, AK, and then to the Settlement House near the Bowery in New York City.

There, she met and fell in love with John Kirby, a student at Columbia University. They died, she moved to Camano Island to be nearer her kids, and once established, again started the first Montessori school in the area. Always the gentle rabble-rouser, she again started another peace group -- Stanwood/Camano People for Peace, and made more wonderful life-long friends. She became a Reiki practitioner years ago, and with her incredibly gentle and loving nature, gave so freely of her time and energy to others -- always helping, always healing.

Tammy touched many, many people. She was that beloved and special teacher to so many children. Her deeply held convictions kept her a tireless supporter of so many causes -- world peace, Tibet, children, wildlife, Cama Beach, health and healing. She constantly marveled at the beauty around us, and was grateful every day of her life for all of her good fortune, even during the hard times.

She death by her husband, John, and son, Shaun. She is survived by her two daughters, Nixi and Shannon of Camano Island; her sister, Jenny Eden of Camano Island and grandson Bo Kirby of Astoria, OR. At her request there was no memorial. She was just a little thing but she was always a gentle, graceful, strong and living presence. She loved to laugh and was a bright, bright light. We’re all gifted with having know her. Thanks Mom. Anyone wishing to memorialize here somehow, please, in the spirit of her, do an act of kindness -- she’d like that.

GEORGE O. LANDRY
George O. Landry born in St. Boniface, Manitoba, Canada on Jan. 23, 1911. His parents, Anselme and Leonida, moved their large family to East Stanwood in 1921 where Anselme established a blacksmith shop. He later built the building next to the bowling alley and ran Landry's Welding for many years with his eldest son Ernest.

George was a printer all of his life, death by his wife, Thelma and his son Mahlon Landry. A memorial mass will be held Sat., Feb. 12, 2005 at 11 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church in Kirkland, WA, with a reception following. Remembrances may be made to St. Vincent de Paul, Hospice of Snohomish County or the charity of your choice.

KATHERINE T. LUND
1925 - 2005
Katherine Turner Lund born on April 24, 1925 in Florence, WA to Mabel and Archie Turner.
She grew up in Stanwood, where she met and death by her husband, Dick, as well as her son-in-law, John Wujick.

She is survived by her daughter, Mary Wujick; her son, Rick Lund; her grandchildren, Katie Monty and husband Matt, Adam Wujick and wife Sarah, Jenny Lund, Eric Lund, and her great-granddaughter, Lily Monty. She also leaves her dear friends and "second family" at the Camano View Adult Home. Katherine is deeply loved by all and her life will be celebrated in our hearts forever.

A memorial service will be held Sat., Feb. 12, at 10 a.m. at St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church on Camano Island. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Katherine’s memory to the Utsalady Ladies Aid.

JAY H. MCVICKER, SR.
10-6-40 to 1-30-05
Jay McVicker, passed away Feb. 6, 2005, at Home Place in Burlington, WA. He was death. He is survived by his niece Fern Hamre of Minneapolis, MN. There will be no service and internment will be at Greenwood Memorial in Renton, WA.

ALASTAIR D. BENNETT
Alastair D. Bennett, 83, born Jan. 20, 1922, in Revelstoke, British Columbia, the son of Arthur and Leslie Bennett. His family moved to Glacier, WA when he was 2 years old, and he was raised in the shadows of Mount Baker. He loved to hike and fish and continued to do so as long as he was able. A W.W.II. Army veteran, he used the GI Bill to become a teacher, receiving his degree from what is now Western Washington University.

Mr. Bennett taught for 27 years at public schools in Snohomish County, the last 23 at Arlington Middle School. Before coming to Arlington, he was head teacher at Fobes School in the Snohomish School District. He retired from teaching in June 1977.

Mr. Bennett was a resident of Camano Island, for 18 years and was a member of South Camano Grange and Island County Pomona. Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Esther; sons, Douglas of Cashmere, WA, Brian of Everett, and Craig of Falls Church, VA; daughter, Deirdre Brandstrom of Stanwood; eight grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, mother and sister, Mettje (cq) Jeschke of Snohomish; and one grandson. A memorial service is scheduled for 2 p.m., Sat., Feb. 5, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Arlington. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation be made in Mr. Bennett’s memory to the American Heart Association or American Red Cross. 

GENEVA R. BYERS
3-22-31 to 1-22-05
Our precious mother is with the angels; her work on earth is done. The love she left for us to share still glows from up above. Geneva left this world to be with her Lord Sat., Jan. 22. Geneva was died Jan. 6, 2005. Wife of the late Carl Feiner; sister of the late Mary Leahy; and stepmother of the late Fred Feiner. Survived by her son, James A. Hunter of Aston; daughter, Jeanne M. (Rich) Inforzato of Broomall; stepdaughters, Carol (Anthony) Contino of CA and Emilie (George) Umbright of WA; grandchildren, Kristin and Michael, step-grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; also brothers, George, John and Thomas Dockray; and sister, Jeanne Hight. Services were Sun., Jan. 9, at the Robert L. D'anjolell Memorial Home of Broomall, PA. Contributions may be made in Helen's memory to N.O.A.H. Animal Adoption Ctr., 31300 Brandstrom Rd., Stanwood, WA 98292.

EVELYN S. STUART
12-7-26 to 1-10-05
Evelyn S. Stuart was passed away Dec. 30, 2004, at the age of 79 in Shoreline, WA. His favorite place was a cabin he built on Camano Island. For 50-years, he could be found at this retreat, often with his family, on weekends and for extended stays, speaking with neighbors, watching eagles, and loving the peace that this special, quiet place provided.

passed away peacefully Sun., Jan. 23, 2005 at her home on Camano Island. She was married George A. Wilson, with whom she spent 47 splendid years. They traveled extensively, making friends across the world. The family home on Camano Island was open to all, as Betty, George, and their children so graciously entertained friends and family. After George’s Cemetery in Yakima Sun., Jan. 30, with a reception following at Parker Heights Community Church fellowship hall. The family suggests memorials to reflect Betty’s love of nature and the arts. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.

NATALIE A. BARRIE
Natalie Barrie was passed away Jan. 21, 2005 in Stanwood.

Natalie is survived by her husband, Stan Barrie; son, Shane Barrie (wife Renee); daughter, Stacey Kirn (husband Eric); five brothers; and five grandchildren, Cole, Grant, Kelly, Max and Tori. Natalie has lived in Iowa, Minnesota, California, Wyoming, and in Washington State since 1978. No services will be held. The family has a special thanks for the staff of both Josephine Sunset Home and Hospice of Snohomish County. Arrangements are under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.

JAMES L. HARTLEY
02-26-24 to 01-21-05
James L. Hartley, 80, of Camano Island, born Feb. 26, 1924, in Cedar Gap, MO to Ruth and William Hartley. Later in life James traveled to Yakima, WA, where he met and death by three sisters, five brothers, and one daughter. James was loved by all and will be greatly missed. Visitation will be held 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday, and before the funeral on Thursday at Gilbertson Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Thurs., Jan. 27, at Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood. Private Cemetery, Camano Island. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.

JOANN G. HARTSHORN
7-20-36 to 1-17-05
JoAnn Grace Hartshorn, 68, went peacefully into the presence of the Lord, at her home on Camano Island, with family and friends at her side. She was an inspiration to many as she fought her long battle with cancer with grace, humor and fortitude.

JoAnn was born to Edward and Susie Humphrey in Salt Lake City, Utah, and was one of three children, a brother Max and sister Ev. Hugh was raised on the family farm in Draper, Utah. On Sept. 3, 1931, Hugh met Leah Johnson and they dated for two and a half years. When Hugh and Leah were 19 years old, he asked Leah's mother for her hand in marriage. Leah's mother responded in her Swedish accent, "Go and come back in two years when you grow up." They didn't listen to her and got death by his parents, Edward and Susie; son, Carl; brother, Max; and daughter-in-law, Linda. Hugh lived in Utah for 30 years, and wanted to move his family to Washington, as he did not want his sons to work in the mines. He and Leah purchased land on 192nd Street in Renton and spent 40 years in their home. In 1952 they purchased property on Driftwood Shores, so he and his sons could go duck hunting. In 1979 they retired to Camano Island. While in Utah, Hugh worked in the silver and coal mines. When he moved to Washington, he became a member of the Carpenters Union local 1797 for 59 years, and during this time, he worked 34 years for Strand Construction. During his retirement years, Hugh made jewelry and started Hugh's Sharp Shop. He was a member of the Maple Valley Grange and a Boy Scout leader. Hugh enjoyed square dancing, fishing, hunting, camping, rock hounding and wintering in Arizona. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Skagit Hospice, 2031 A Hospital Dr., Sedro-Woolley, WA, or your favorite charity. Services and internment were held at Greenwood Memorial Park in Renton.

BONNIE J. NELSON
Bonnie J. Nelson, 86, of Camano Island, beloved mother and grandmother born March 24, 1918, in Eads, CO the second oldest of nine children. She attended primary schools in Colorado and Dear Park, WA, at which time her family moved to Bellingham. She went on to graduate from Meridian High School. In 1936 she married Ole Nelson, and in 1972, they moved to Camano Island to her current home. For the past 33 years, Bonnie was a faithful member of both Cedarhome Baptist Church and a charter member of Island Baptist Church. She is survived by two daughters, Loretta Nelson and Karen (Bob) Ulbricht; granddaughters, Sherry (Dan) Wickstrom, Sandi (John) Ericksen, Heide Ulbricht, Rob Ulbricht; great grandchildren, Eric (Jamie) Wickstrom, Katie (Dave) Hall, Lindsey Ericksen, Kayse Ericksen; and two great-great-granddaughters, Eleanor Wickstrom and Layla Hall. Bonnie was preceded in death by one daughter, Barbara Forbe; husband Ole Nelson; and son-in-law, Bob Nelson. Bonnie will be dearly missed by her family and friends. A celebration of Bonnie’s Life will be held 11 a.m., Thurs., Jan. 27, at the Island Baptist Church, 147 Woodland Dr., Camano Island. In lieu of flowers, please give to Skagit Hospice in Bonnie’s honor. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood. 

ALLEN L. O'FARRELL
Allen Lee O'Farrell, 69, born Sept. 28, 1935, in Tacoma, WA, the only child of Allen Rainier O'Farrell and Margaret Beatrice Telford O'Farrell. Al graduated from Everett High School in 1954, and Northrup Aeronautical Institute in CA. He worked in the aviation industry his whole life as an FAA airframe and power plant mechanic, authorized inspector and examiner. From 1972 until his retirement in 1998, he was an instructor in the Aviation Maintenance Technology Program at South Seattle Community College. Al was also a private pilot and taught aviation maintenance for 12 months from 1987 to 1989 in Tianjin and Guangzhou, China. He was a champion of aviation safety and mentor to many around the world. He is survived by his wife, Mary; their children, Scott and William of Camano Island, and children, Carrie Parker of Arizona, Lynne Nelson of Eastern Washington, Robert O'Farrell of Auburn and Stuart O'Farrell of Seattle; and numerous members of his extended family. A memorial service and reception was held 1 p.m., Sat., Jan. 22, 2005 at Stanwood United Methodist Church, 27128 - 102nd Dr. NW, Stanwood. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Al's name may be made to the Northwest Kidney Center, P.O. Box 3035, Seattle, WA 98114, become a blood or organ donor, or contribute to the charity of your choice.

EVA MAE SACHTLEBEN
1901-2005
A memorial service will be held for Eva Mae Sachtleben at Merrill Gardens in Stanwood Thurs., Jan. 27, at 2 p.m.

HERBERT F. TILL
Herbert Franklen Till, of Stanwood, Born July 7, 1929, in Pasadena, CA, he graduated from high school and attended the Azuza Pacific Bible College. April 6, 1948, Herbert passed away Sun., Jan. 16 at Skagit Valley Hospital after a lengthy illness. She was born to home-steading Danish parents, Thora and James T. Johnson, on the plains of Montana in Plentywood May 11, 1919. She was the youngest of five children, four girls and one boy. She attended a one-room school in Montana and after graduating, followed her sister out to Idaho, where she worked for awhile, then went to Spokane and then Monroe, where she settled and death by her husband Roy in 1971, and by one grandson. She is survived by her children, Jerry (Anita) Carlson, Sharon (Norm) Shultz, Royce (Sherrie) Carlson, Bruce (Doris) Carlson; one sister, Irma Berlin of Monroe; 15 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren.

VeraMae was a wonderful mother, grandmother, homemaker, cook and baker. She loved to play cards, teaching all of her children and grandchildren card games. She was loved by all who knew her, with a warm sense of humor and a kind and gentle heart and hand.

We will miss you, Mother. A graveside service was held Sat., Jan. 15, at the I.O.O.F. died Jan. 6 at the Yuma Regional Medical Center.

He was death by his parents. He was loved by all and will be greatly missed. Sunset Vista Funeral Home of Yuma is handling local arrangements, including cremation. An born Nov. 6, 1991 in Monroe, WA. He lived most of his life surrounded by friends and family on Camano Island. For the last five months, Seattle was home, and more specifically, Children’s Hospital. He attended Utsalady Elementary and Port Susan Middle School for his school years.

Stanwood Foursquare Church was his home church and his church family.

His loves were dogs, cats, and cinnamon rolls and pizza held a special place in his heart. When George was waiting for his bone marrow transplant, his aunt Jan was known to cook George ham in the middle of the night when he was hungry and wanted something to eat.

George is survived by his brother, John; and his cousin, Ben Simon; his parents, Jodi and Dave Ballard; his aunt and uncle, Jan and Rob Simon; and his grandparents, Jim and Jackie Koricanek, Steve and Greta Ballard and Ann Ballard.

A memorial service will be held at Stanwood High School in the auditorium Jan. 23, at 2 p.m. All are welcome to come and celebrate George’s life. Donations can be made to the Caringbridge Foundation via their web page: www.caringbridge.org.

E. GAIL DAVIS
E. Gail Davis, 63, of Stanwood, born Oct. 14, 1941, in Stanwood, to Gerhard and Dorothy Weerda.

Gail graduated from Twin City High in Stanwood. She belonged to many organizations and served on various committees throughout her life: Rainbow Girls, American Legion, Eagles, VFW, Moose Lodge, to name a few. Gail also enjoyed gardening and, when time allowed, fishing, and catering various events.

Gail will be missed by her family and friends and remembered for her love and understanding of all those she came in contact with. Good-bye, and may God bless you for all of eternity.

Gail is survived by her sister, Roberta J. (Bobbie) Remmem and family. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Gerhard and Dorothy Weerda; her brother, Bill Weerda; husband, Doug Davis; and numerous other family members and friends. A wake will be held in her memory 1 p.m., Sat., Jan. 29, at the American Legion Post in Stanwood.

Donations may be made to the Susan Koman Cancer Foundation. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood. 

MATILDA A. GROTHE
Our Aunt Adeline/Nana 12/22/04
Irrelevant were the miles between us
No matter, the distance made
Even now as your physical presence is gone
Wherever your ashes are strayed.
The fondest childhood memories
Of you forever, I will hold
The feeling of love that surrounded me
Even if at times to others, it seemed cold.
The bond that was created within our family
Will withstand the test of time
Even though we tested each other's patience
And may have crossed the line.
It takes some people an entire lifetime to express their love
And others mere minutes, as they glance down from above
But through it all, the ups and downs,
The heartaches and tears come to pass.
You have left imprinted in my heart forever,
Those footprints that will last.

HELEN NYGARD
7/28/1921 - 1/5/2005
Helen Angeline (Peterson) Nygard, 83, long-time resident of Stanwood, peacefully born on July 28, 1921, to Swedish imigrants Edwin A. and Engla Peterson in East Stanwood. She graduated from high school in Stanwood and lived in the Victoria community with her family. She death by her parents, Edwin A. and Engla Peterson; her brother, Walter; and her great-grandson, Cole. She is survived by her loving husband, Charles; children, Greg, Kris and Kathy; grandchildren, Brandy, Bethany and Chris, Lacey and Ryan and great-grandchildren, Shawn and Donavan; sister, Vivian; several nieces, nephews and beloved friends.

A special thanks to the Critical Care Unit at Skagit Valley Hospital, Rev. Roy Ayers of Unity Church of Today and Pastor Moll of Freeborn Lutheran Church. Also heartfelt thanks to Cleo Bouffiou, and the members of Unity Church of Today in Mount Vernon, and the concerned friends who have supported the family during this time.

Memorials may be made to the American Stroke Association, Northwest Affiliate, 4414 Woodland Park Ave. N, Seattle, WA 98103. At her request, there will be no services. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.

EVA M. SACHTLEBEN
Eva Mae Sachtleben born Dec. 9, 1901, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to Henry William Haberman and Bessie Elisa Parsons. She was the second of three girls in the family and grew up in North Dakota and Minnesota. Her father was a telegraph operator for the Great Northern Railroad, and her mother was a homemaker.

From her parents, she learned strong family values, the importance of education, and a sense of giving of oneself to others. An exceptional student, Eva Mae graduated from high school in three years as valedictorian of her class. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree with distinction and a Master of Arts degree in mathematics, both from the University of Minnesota. She was invited to join Pi Lambda Theta, the national honor sorority for women in education.

Eva Mae taught school in North Dakota for 33 years, specializing in algebra and advanced math. Her joy was planting the seeds of learning, nourishing them, and watching her students bloom into young scientists with their own sense of inquiry. Even after retirement, Eva Mae continued to do volunteer teaching, tutoring kids from disadvantaged homes .

Eva Mae retired in 1955 to marry longtime beau, Frank Sachtleben, an electrical engineer at Northern States Power in Minneapolis, where the couple made their home. They enjoyed entertaining friends, and Eva Mae took pride in preparing gourmet meals and fancy desserts. The couple had an especially close relationship, and Eva Mae attributed their happy marriage to "caring more about each other than for ourselves." This devotion was evident, especially when she cared for Frank during a long illness that concluded with his death by her husband, Frank; and her sister, Sylvia M. Gordon of Williston, North Dakota. A celebration of Eva Mae’s life will be held at Merrill Gardens in the near future. Memorial donations may be made to the North Counties Chapter of Alzheimer’s Association, PO Box 27088, Seattle, WA 98125-1488.

DONALD W. POTTER
Donald W. (Bill) Potter, Sr., Feb. 26, 1941-Jan. 1, 2005, was died after a long battle with diabetes; his participation in diabetic research has aided in today’s treatments for tomorrow’s diabetics. Bill is survived by wife, Claudia; son, Donald Jr.; daughter, Cynthia; sister, Betty; and grandsons, Nicholas and Benjamin. He will be missed by many. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.

LINDA L. MACOMBER
Linda L. Macomber born Aug. 13, 1947, to Dick and Barbara Church in Raymond, WA.

She’s survived by her husband, Forrest Macomber; children, Fred Rye (Patty), Andrea Aylesworth (Doug), Chad Macomber; grandchildren, Scott, Fred, Carly, Lindy, Matthew; mother, Barbara Church; brothers, David (Sherry), Harald (Kathi); sisters, Dianne (Ralph), Pam (Kyle); her in-laws, Ruth Macomber, Bruce (Betty), Doris (Harold), Harald (Donna), Frank (Jackie); and many nieces and nephews and beloved friends.

She was preceded in died, Tues., Dec. 28, 2004, at his home in Funny River. He was 73. No local services will be held. His cremains will be divided, with half resting near his mother in Stanwood, and the other half scattered on the Kenai River mile 43 in Soldotna.

Larry was death by his father, David; and mother, Agatha (Gothi). He is survived by his wife, Sandra of Soldotna, AK; daughter, Doreen Troutvine of Camano Island; two grandchildren, Justin Troutvine and Trisha Troutvine, both of Camano Island; two stepchildren, Kathleen of Kenai, AK, and James Moore of Aloha, OR; sister-in-law, Barbara Blevens of Soldotna; aunts, Jennie Provost, Charlotte Pearson, and Borghild Kjelstad, all of Stanwood; and many other beloved family members and friends.

The family requests remembrances be made to First Choice Home Health, 159 E. Redoubt Ave., Soldotna, AK 99669. Arrangements were by Peninsula Memorial Chapel.

CADETT A. BARNES
1915-2004
Cadett A. Barnes, with family and his pastor at his side, went to be with his Lord and Savior at his home in Federal Way Dec. 20, 2004. He was married the love of his life, MaryEllen Miller. He and MaryEllen were born educator and an inspirational person, always ready to help others. He could talk to anyone and through his innovative methods of teaching, stimulated interest and excitement in learning, changing many lives for the better. Up until just recently, he would tutor children in their studies and teach them how to play chess.

While teaching in Mount Vernon, he would take his 5th grade class on an annual field trip to the top of Sauk Mountain. In one such trip, he used one of his burros to get a paraplegic student to the top of the mountain.

His daughters and their families survive him: Ellen Cook of Freeland, WA; Dorothy (Allen) Wheeler of Federal Way; Nancy (Edward) Adams of Seattle; Carrie (Don) Parris of Everett; Isle (Ervin) Lindall of Mount Vernon and Bea (David) Robson of Sedro-Woolley; sister, Ferne Boice of Toledo, WA; stepmother, Cecile Barnes of Toledo; grandchildren, John David (Valerie) Cook of Indianapolis, IN, Mareta (Steve) Guerrero of Lake Stevens, WA, JoEllen (Wayne) Arnot of Oak Harbor, Charles Wheeler of Seattle, Barbara (David) Dutt of Tacoma, Sumeet and Michelle Adams of Seattle, and Thomas Hutchisson of Sedro-Woolley; 10 great-grandchil dren, David and Daniel Cook, Kristine, Michael and Devin Pratt, Sarah and Caleb Arnot, Linda Dutt and Zachary and Nicole Baruzzini; and many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in passed away Dec. 29, 2004. He was death of his father, Ben started operating the farm. He was death by his parents; beloved son, Joey; and sister, Mary Lloyd.

He is survived by his loving wife, Caroline; daughter, Karen and husband Kenny Williams; and three grandchildren, Courtney, Kelsey, and Steven Williams, all of Stanwood; his sister, Laura Kessel of Everett. Ben is a member of St. Cecilia Catholic Church, Elks Lodge 479 of Everett, Moose Lodge of Mt. Vernon, and the Tacoma Swiss Society.

Funeral services will be held at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Stanwood Wed., Jan. 5, 11 a.m. Contributions can be made to Josephine Sunset Home, St. Cecilia Catholic Church or your favorite charity in his memory. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.

MATILDA A. GROTHE
Matilda Adeline Grothe, age 86, born Dec. 9, 1918 to Frank and Cora Elder in Lincoln, NB. Matilda, along with her husband, Allen J. Grothe, have been longtime residents of Camano Island. They were members of Camano Lutheran Church.

Matilda was Richmond Chapter past matron of the Order of Eastern Star. She was employed by the Boeing Co. off and on since 1952. She loved to cook and travel. Matilda leaves behind her loving husband, Allen J. Grothe; daughter, Sandra K. Mack; son, Bill Horn, also of Camano Island; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Edith E. Elder of Sedro-Woolley, and Marian I. Levang of Granada Hills, CA. Memorials can be sent to the American Cancer Research Foundation.

JACQUELINE E. HALL
Jacqueline E. Hall (Davis) was passed away Jan. 1, 2005 in Everett.

Jacqueline was fortunate enough to be raised in Southern California among the orange groves, mountains and white sandy beaches. In her early 20’s, she pursued a short-lived modeling career. She then went on to a lifetime career as a decorator, employed by J.C. Penney’s as a custom window designer in the San Francisco area.

Jacqueline passed away Fri., Dec. 17, 2004, at Heartwood Extended Health Care in Tacoma, WA. She was married Benjamin Wheelon, who courted her for eight years. A few years later, they moved to Astoria, OR, later to Portland, and then to Seattle. They moved to Camano Island in 1970. Margery was a member of Camano Chapel on Camano Island, the Order of Eastern Star for over 50 years, of Hatisu Temple Daughter of the Nile, and the Stanwood/Camano Yacht Club. She was always involved with her children’s activities through church, music, sports, and drama. Her passion for children continued with her unending presence and support for her grandchildren’s countless and varied activities. She loved music, dancing, fishing, and boating -- especially in the San Juan Islands.

Her beloved husband of 60 years, Benjamin Clark Wheelon; her parents; two sisters, Muriel Berger of Toppenish, and Roberta Anderson of Seattle; and son, Benjamin Wheelon, Jr., preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughter, Bonnie Foss of Tacoma; her son and daughter-in-law, Burton and Gina Wheelon of Vancouver, WA; sister, Dorothy Anderson of Seattle; 10 grandchildren, Bonnie Tjuanakis of Portland, OR, Ben Wheelon III of Ashland, OR, Bill Wilkins of Shoreline, Rebecca Monette of Tacoma, Kareena Chitwood of Camano Island, Erik Foss of Bellingham, and Joshua, Erin, Stephen and Alyssa Wheelon, all of Vancouver, WA; 10 great-grandchildren; two nephews, Howard Anderson of Seattle and John Anderson of Barrington, IL; and a niece, Muriel Anderson, of Washington D.C.

Margery will be loved and remembered always and greatly missed. "Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever and ever" -- Psalm 23:6. At her request, no formal services will be held. Memorials are suggested to Camano Chapel, 867 S. West Camano Dr., Camano Island, WA 98282. 

Jack Walton Woody
Age 79. 11/26/1922 - 5/27/2002. He was died peacefully at his home on Thursday January 10, 2002 after struggling with an illness for several months. He was 79. Frank retired as a Farmers insurance agent after having a successful practice on Mercer Island. He was active in the Lions Club for over 35 years serving in many positions of leadership including District Governor. Frank was a member of the Nisei Veterans and American Legion. A loving father, he was devoted to his family and community. His family extends thanks and appreciation for the outpouring of support from friends. Memorials may be made to the NW Lions Foundation for Sight and Hearing, 901 Boren St., Suite 810, Seattle, WA 98104. or the outreach organization of choice. Private family services will be held. Please sign the online guest book @ bothellfh.com. Arrangements by Bothell Funeral Home.

Ralph Eric Allen, Jr.
May 08, 1930 - August 09, 2001
Birthplace: Kalamazoo, Michigan
Resided In: Bothell, Washington
Cemetery
Ralph was passed away August 9, 2001 in Kirkland, Washington. He is survived by his wife Judy, daughter Susan (Randy) Houser, son Bruce Allen, sister Dolores Bolyard, grandchildren Chris, John and Brian Houser, and Nicole and Eric Allen. Viewing 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. on Sunday 8/12/2001 and Cemetery 205 NE 205th St. Shoreline, WA.
Memorial Donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association.

Floyd H. Archer
April 02, 1934 - December 18, 2000
Birthplace: Brandt, South Dakota
Resided In: Bothell, Washington
Age 66, Cemetery: Holyrood Catholic died November 9, 2000.
death by her daughter Patricia Simon. Vigil Service 7 PM -Sunday and Funeral Mass 11 AM Monday at St. Brendan Catholic Church 10100 NE 192nd St., Bothell. Memorials suggested to the American Diabetes Association. Arrangements by Bothell Funeral Home.

Herman John Blomberg
March 09, 1913 - January 03, 2001
Birthplace: Cloquet, Minnesota
Resided In: Bothell, Washington
passed away peacefully at home in Bothell with his family on January 3, 2001. He will be sorely missed by those dearest to him; Bertha Ann, his wife of almost sixty years; Barbara, his daughter; John, his son; Oscar, the big kit; and Doug, the horse. Donations in his memory can be made to Evergreen Hospice 425-899-1900.

Gary M. Burt
January 22, 1942 - October 25, 2000
Birthplace: Seattle, Washington
Resided In: Kenmore, Washington
Age 58. Gary was passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2000 in Seattle. He is survived by his wife, Denise Burt; daughters, Karen Burt and Koline Hope; stepdaughter, Lisa Ayers; stepsons, Joshua Hefley, Justin Hefley, Jacob Hefley; granddaughter, Denise Wilson and grandson, Damon Ayers. A Memorial Service will be held at 1 PM on Tuesday, 10/31/2000 at the Bothell Funeral Home 18224 103rd Ave. NE, Bothell, WA. Memorial Donations may be made to the American Heart and Lung Association.
Arrangements by Bothell Funeral Home.

James August Robbins
August 04, 1942 - June 23, 2001
Birthplace: Seattle, Washington
Resided In: Redmond, Washington
Cemetery
JAMES A. ROBBINS, born August 4, 1942 at Swedish Hospital in Seattle. He grew up in Blue Ridge and graduated from Ballard High School. He went to Bremerton Community College and graduated with a degree in Business. He worked at his grandfather’s bakery, 'Best Pie' from the time he was 13 years old, and he retired from Gais Bakery at the age of 53. Jim was a member of the Elks for 34 years. He enjoyed gambling, in any form. In his last 3 years of lung cancer, he played the stock market, and as always, 'he was lucky'. Jim was truthful, tough, and a solid man. He Cemetery, 205 N.E. 205th, Shoreline.

Theresa M. Pettinger
December 07, 1927 - November 10, 2001
Birthplace: Moscow, Idaho
Resided In: Bothell, Washington
Born December 7, 1927 in Moscow, ID, the daughter of Kinley and Betty Wood, and born November 16, 1968 in Whitefish, Montana and Born October 22, 1945 in Seattle, Washington and born October 20, 1925 in Pendleton, OR and passed away January 7, 2002 in Bothell, WA. Robert served on the USS Bull in WWII as a signalman 1st Class and owned and operated a service station in North City, Shoreline,WA. Robert Robert is survived by his wife, Florence Phelan; daughters Pam (Dave) Kline, Donna (Paul) Phillips; sons, Robert (Joylyn) Phelan, Jr., Stephen M. (Julie) Phelan; grandchildren, Shane Nilson, Ryan (Leslie) Nilson, Cory Kline, Danielle Kline, Marcella Vetma and her fiancé Vance, Alissa Vetma and her fiancé Ron, Paul Phillips II, Nolan Phillips, Kim Phillips, Erin (Todd) Lyons, Tyler Phelan, Stephen J. Phelan, Lacy Ausman, Elise Ausman; great grandchildren, Katie Rose Phillips, Caleb Phelan, Zakary Lyons, Jessie Moore, Madisen Enick, Kanim Enick, Alora Phillips, Bailey Phillips and Logan Phillips. Memorial Mass 10 a.m. Friday 1/11/ 2002 at St. Marks Catholic Church 18033 15th Place NE, Shoreline, WA. Memorial Contributions are suggested to Multiple Sclerosis Society. Arrangements by Bothell Funeral Home. 

Fay K. Wentz
December 20, 1911 - September 22, 2001
Birthplace: Spokane, Washington
Resided In: Bothell, Washington
Age 89. passed away September 22, 2001.
Beloved Uncle and friend to many of Bothell’s finest. Survived by 3 nephews, 2 nieces, 2 great nephews, 6 great nieces and all of his great grand nieces and nephews. All of whom, will miss him greatly. He was a true gentleman to the end. A family gathering is planned for Sunday October 14th, 2001 from 12 Noon – 4PM. For more information, contact Diane Morris at 360-793-0600.

Helen M. Noce
June 17, 1912 - September 05, 2001
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois
Resided In: Bothell, Washington
Cemetery
Age 89. With her family by her side, Helen completed her earthly journey on September 5, 2001. Preceded in passed away on August 22, 2001 at 29 years old. He was a resident of the Kirkland area for 18 years and attended Lake Washington High School. Survivors include his father Clifford Olson, mother Jeanne Price, brother Gary Olson, sister Ashley Price, step-brothers Bodine and Cameron Price, maternal grandmother Lucile Rowland and paternal grandmother Gina Olson. Memorial service 2:30 P.M. Friday, September 7, at Bothell Funeral Home, 18224 103rd Ave. N.E. Bothell.

Keith Craig
January 29, 1930 - February 11, 2001
Birthplace: Williams Lake, North Dakota
Resided In: Bothell, Washington
Cemetery
Keith Craig, was born to William and Reith Craig. He served in the Navy and was Cemetery: Holyrood Catholic Born July 20, 1934, death by her husband Richard (1981). She is survived by her loving children; Richie, Cindy, Tina (Dennis) Jacobs, Terri (Mark) Bogan; her three grandchildren, Trina (Aaron) Cooper, Tami Jacobs, Sarah Bogan, her great grandchild - due in July, three brothers, two sisters, many nieces, nephews and wonderful friends. She will be greatly missed by all she knew and all the lives she has touched. Viewing will be Thursday, February 8, 2001 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Bothell Funeral Home 18224 103rd Ave. NE, Bothell with Mass on Saturday, February 10, 2001 at 9 a.m. at St. Brendan Catholic Church 10100 NE 192nd, Bothell. Cemetery. Special thanks to Providence Hospice.

William 'Bill' R. Humphrey
August 21, 1916 - February 02, 2001
Birthplace: Oakland, California
Resided In: Bothell, Washington
Cemetery
passed away on February 2, 2001 in Bothell at the age of 84. He grew up on Whidbey Island and graduated from Washington State University in 1941, Electrical Engineering. Bill worked for 9 years in Alaska and for 24 years with Austin Co. on various projects in the United States and Italy. He retired in 1980 and enjoyed extensive traveling worldwide, as well gardening. He is survived by his loving wife Julie; brother’s-in-law, Andrew (Mary) Krafczyk of Huntington Beach, CA, Ed (Doris) Krafczyk of Pe Ell, WA, John (Beryl) Krafczyk of LaCrosse, WA and numerous nieces and nephews. Private Family Services will be held with burial at Holyrood Catholic died suddenly Jan. 19, 2001. Survived by his wife Marilyn, son Kenneth and daughter-in-law Anna. Employed as Chief Estimator for Sabey Corporation. Memorial service 1:00 P.M. Thursday, January 25, at Bothell Funeral Home, 18224 103rd Ave. N.E., Bothell, Wa.

Martin J. Omoth
April 19, 1920 - January 15, 2001
Birthplace: Prairie Elk, Montana
Resided In: Seattle, Washington
Cemetery
Age 80, death by wives Barbara and Nancy, and brother Robert E. He is survived by his brother Harold; nephews, Robert and David; stepchildren, Cathy and John and step-granddaughters, Nancy and Natalie.
Martin served 11 years in U.S. Navy on the U.S.S. Portland as chief Radioman. Employed at Boeing as an Engineer, retiring in 1987. Memorial Service will be Friday 1/19/2001 at 10:30 a.m. at Tahoma National Cemetery: Abbey View Memorial Park
Age 89, went to be with her beloved Lord and Savior on Friday, January 5, 2001. Randi was the wife of Maurice H. Ness, who preceded her in Cemetery: Bothell Born 6/7/1924, passed away in the hospital after a month long battle. He Cemetery, no graveside service.

Arnold P. Woods
May 07, 1931 - December 31, 2000
Birthplace: Libby, Montana
Resided In: Bothell, Washington
Arnold 'Arnie' P. Woods, 69 of Bothell, died peacefully at home on 12/31/2000.
He was a man of great character and courage and will be greatly missed by family and friends. He is survived by his wife of 47 years Phyllis, sons and daughters; Scott of Bothell, Barb Sanderson and her husband Rich of Bothell, Lori Woods of Kirkland, Tim Woods and his wife Dayna of Monroe, and Heidi Dudek and her husband Chris of Everett. He found great joy in his grandchildren; Nicole, Kelsey, Matthew, Dylan and Trevor. A brother and sister in Seattle also survive him. Private memorial services will be held. Remembrances are suggested to Evergreen Hospice Services, 12822 124th Lane NE Kirkland Washington 98034. 

William 'Bill' L. Edwards
December 28, 1920 - December 31, 2000
Birthplace: Wray, Colorado
Resided In: Bothell, Washington
Died December 31, 2000. He was a 40-year Bothell resident.
married Jeanne Laushine Edwards in 1946.
They moved to Seattle in 1948 where he worked in the dairy industry.
He retired from Vitarich Ice Cream Co. in 1986.
Bill was a lifetime Lions Club member, elected three times to president; he was awarded many national and international awards, most recently the prestigious Melvin Jones award.
Survived by his wife, State Representative Jeanne Edwards, children Julie McCartney, Jill Bowman, Will Edwards, and Colleen Ogden, and the light of his life, his five grandchildren and his sister, Marge Godsey.
Memorial service Friday, January 5th, 2001 3:00PM at Bothell Funeral Home 18224 103rd Ave. NE.
Remembrances to Bothell Lions Club, Attn. Don Bancroft/ secretary 22810 38th Ave. SE, Bothell, WA 98021 or charity of the donor’s choice.

Claude Owen Newton
November 12, 1924 - December 15, 2000
Birthplace: Seattle,Washington
Resided In: Bothell, Washington
Claude was passed away on December 15, 2000 in Everett, WA.
He was a loving father, grandfather, brother and friend who will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his daughter Janet Wainwright, her husband Ken, and grandchildren Andy and Carrie; brothers George and Richard; sisters Roberta Anderson and Bonnie Bjerkestrand; long time friend Joe Ramirez and many loving relatives and friends.
A memorial service is being held on Wednesday, December 20, 2000 at 1:00 P.M. at Bothell Funeral Home, 18224 103rd Ave. NE.

Dennis Ray Shoup
February 22, 1947 - December 04, 2000
Birthplace: New York, New York
Resided In: Redmond, Washington
A memorial epitaph will be placed at Tahoma National Born April 8, 1913 in Boskoop, Holland, Cemetery: Abbey View Memorial Park
Age 73, passed away November 8, 2000 in Bellevue WA.
Survived by her husband of 44 years, Edwin Dahl of Bothell; their children, Lester Eugene Dahl of Shoreline, Diane Louise Dahl-Khan of Liberty, Texas, Kathleen Denise Billington of Bothell and Douglas Jeffrey Dahl of San Diego, California, grandchildren; Shannan Sandoval, Julie Dahl, Crystal Lindaberry, Alysha Lantz; great grandchildren, Carlos, Joseph, Manuel and Cynthia Sandoval and her brother Earl Franklin Irey, Jr of Panama City, Florida. Janesse was a member of the Seattle Hammond Organ Society.
She was loved by all and will be missed by her many friends at Bingo.
Memorial Donations suggested to the American Cancer Society.
Memorial Service was held Sunday 11/12/2000 at the Bothell Funeral Home.
Burial at Abbey View Cemetery: Tahoma National born in Cottage Grove, Oregon, on October 7, 1915, and passed away on December 3rd from a short battle with adrenal carcinoma.
passed away on November 30, 2003.
She was married Abe Zimmerman the love of her life. She lived life to the fullest with her family.
Mrs. Zimmerman is survived by her daughters, Stephanie Broughton & husband Tom, of Bothell, Judy Bender & husband Paul, of Folsom, California; grandchildren, Elizabeth, Sarah, Jonathon, Amy, Greg; four great grandchildren; brother, Jay M. Finn & wife Sally, of Winchester, Massachusetts; and by many nieces, nephews, relatives and a host of friends.
Her beloved husband Abe preceded Rebecca in Born in Racine, Wisconsin May 3, 1916, Rose passed peacefully at her home in Bothell June 14, 2003.
She is preceded in Funeral service Friday, June 20 at 2:00 PM Bothell Funeral Home.

Herbert Van Cleve
August 25, 1925 - August 02, 2002
Birthplace: Hoquiam, WA
Resided In: Bothell Washington
Herbert Van Cleve, age 76, Cemetery: Tahoma National Cemetery 

Kathleen Fay Sanford
October 02, 1948 - May 15, 2002
Birthplace: Yakima, Washington
Resided In: Woodinville, Washington
'Henry'
Age 53. passed away 5-15-2002 in Woodinville, WA.
She is survived by her husband, Doug; mother, Betty Harvey and her brothers, Les, Marty and Tim Harvey.
Memorial Service 3 p.m. on Tuesday, 5-28-2002 at Bothell Methodist Church 18515 92nd NE, Bothell, WA.
Memorial Donations are suggested to Purrfect Pals 230 McRae Rd. NE, Arlington, WA 98223.

Richard Earl Sloan
January 12, 1946 - September 26, 2002
Birthplace: Reno, Nevada
Resided In: Kirkland Washington
Visitation: None
Service: September 30, 2002

Charles W. Bendokas, Jr.
March 04, 1918 - October 16, 2002
Birthplace: Newark, New Jersey
Resided In: Bothell Washington
Cemetery
Charles W. Bendokas Jr., 84, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, passed on to eternal life peacefully on October 16, 2002.
married in November of 1945.
They lived and loved together for 57 years.
While enjoying a long and successful career in building products sales, Chuck and Betty loved and raised four children.
Always ready with smile, a story, or his melodic whistle, Chuck was a friend to many.
Chuck had a flair for woodworking and art and shared his paintings with his family and friends.
He so loved his grandchildren and made many handmade wooden toys and boats for them.
For the last year and a half of his life, he was lovingly cared for by Semida and Ray Moldovan, Pam and the staff at the Queen Hill Family Home in Bothell.
He will be greatly missed by his family.
Survived by his beloved wife Betty, daughter Donna, son Jeff and wife Pat, son Tim and wife Heidi, son Jon and wife Carrie, grandchildren Emily, Kazie, Ari, Andrew, Charley, Mitchell and Megan and sister Doris (Jack) and many nieces and nephews and friends.
Funeral mass to be held 11 am Wednesday, October 23, 2002 at St. Brendan Catholic Church 10051 NE 195th, Bothell, WA 98011, with a reception following.
Memorials suggested to the St. Brendan Parish Capital Campaign Fund or the Bothell Historical Museum.

Hubert R. 'Burt' Wanezek
January 23, 1925 - November 26, 2002
Birthplace: Havre, MT
Resided In: Snohomish Washington
HUBERT R. 'BURT' WANEZEK, born January 23, 1925, the son of Hubert J. and Rose Wanezek.
Burt was Cemetery: Tahoma National born Feb. 1,1936 in Endicott, WA; death by her father Earl and mother Gladys Phillips, her sister Mabel and brother Virgel (Bud).
She is survived by her husband and love of 45 years, Merv Anthony; her daughter Laura and children David, Diana, and Rebecca; her son Stevyn, his wife Rochelle, and children Kevyn, Kailey, Kason, and Preston; her sister Wilma Abrams and nephew John Abrams.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, Dec. 21, 1 pm at Bothell Methodist Church, 18515 92nd Ave NE Bothell 98011.
Private inurnment at Tahoma Nat’l died Sunday, Mar. 9, 2003.
He was married Oct. 14, 1945 and settled in Fort Collins, CO where Warren attended Colorado State on the GI Bill and worked for the Fort Collins Coloradoan newspaper.
In 1953, they moved to WA and Warren worked in a Metals Lab at Boeing, retiring in 1986.
Warren’s passions were his family, bicycling, tennis, golf and building projects.
He loved meeting people, sharing stories and knowing the locations of all the Dairy Queens and best bakeries.
Survived by Barbara, his wife of 57 years; son, David (Ilene) of Woodinville; grandsons, Eric and Chris; brothers, Norman of CA and Don of FL; and his dog, BJ.
Warren’s family invites friends to celebrate his life on Fri., Mar. 14, 7PM at the Northshore Senior Center in Bothell.
Remembrances may be made to Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, 1100 17th Street, 10th Floor, NW, Washington, D.C. 20036 ATTN: Wendy Ellman,
(https://www.railtrails.org) or to your favorite environmental organization.

Helen Sophie Nichols
November 24, 1912 - April 10, 2003
Birthplace: Duluth Minnesota
Resided In: Kirkland Washington
Born November 24, 1912 in Duluth, MN; death by her husband Bill in 1998, she is survived by her son, Bill Nichols (Maggie) of Ira, MI; daughters, Connie Lemmon and Kathy Nichols of Clyde Hill, and Patty A. Buske (Ron) of Sammamish; grandchildren, Jonathan and Sean Lemmon, Ryan Buske, Melissa and Sarah Nichols.
Helen was very active in the Bothell First Lutheran Church and Bothell Sons of Norway Lodge.
A memorial service will be held Monday, April 14 at 11:00AM; First Lutheran Church, 10207 NE 183rd St. Bothell.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimers Association or Holden Village, HC00 Stop 2, Chelan WA 98816-9769.
Gone is the face we loved so dear,
Silent is the voice we loved to hear;
Too far away for sight or speech,
But not too far for our memories to reach.

Violet Liljegren
July 18, 1916 - April 03, 2003
Birthplace: Gowrie, Iowa
Resided In: Kenmore, Washington
Violet Liljegren was born in 1941.
In May of 1946 they moved to Tribune, Kansas, where they operated 'Hilma's Hotel Cottages' and later owned and operated the Trail's End Motel until they retired. Their daughter, Susan, was death by her parents, three sisters, three brothers and her husband.
Surviving are two daughters, Sandra (Allen) Glenn of Kenmore, Washington and Susan (Hubert) Holm of O’Fallon, Illinois, four grandchildren, Shari (Steve) Zehm of Bothell, Washington, Steven Glenn of Bellevue, Washington, Kjersten (Steve) Morrison of Lovell, Maine, and Erik Holm of O’Fallon, Illinois, and one great granddaughter, Emily Zehm, of Bothell, Washington.
Inurnment will be next to her husband Haris, at a later date at the Gowrie Township Cemetery in Gowrie, Iowa.
Memorial contributions suggested to First Presbyterian Church, Tribune KS or a charity of choice.