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Barbara L. Dunbar
Barbara Dunbar, 90, of Anacortes, who lived a life of adventure and self-determination, died Sunday, March 23, 2003, in her home in Skyline, with friends and family gathered around.
She was born March 27, 1912, in Minneapolis, Minn., to a poor farming family.
On her own from age 15, Barbara worked her way through nursing school and began her career at a reservation hospital in Oklahoma. During World War II, she served as a blood-mobile nurse in the U.S. Army in Missouri.
After the war, Barbara joined the Public Health Service. She earned a lieutenant's commission while serving in St. Louis and Chicago.
Barbara often worked long hours and sometimes two jobs to support her three children.
In the late 1960s, she volunteered to go to Alaska to rebuild after the great earthquake, then went to San Francisco to follow love.
She finished her career in the Washington State public hospital system. In 1972, Barbara built a fine home in the Skyline neighborhood in Anacortes where she lived the rest of her days.
She will be deeply missed and her memory treasured always. Every time we burn a steak, we'll think of you.
Barbara is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, John and Linda Farnand of Spanaway; her daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Ellen and Tom Bronco of Baltimore, Md., and Ann Marie and Larry Barcott of Bellingham; eight grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Memorial gifts may be made to Skagit County Humane Society, 18911 Kelleher Road, Burlington, WA 98233; or call the society (360) 757-0445.
A graveside service took place March 27 at Grand View cemetery of Anacortes.
Arrangements were under the direction of Evans Funeral Chapel of Anacortes.
James Richard Kurtz
James R. Kurtz, 68, of Anacortes died Friday, March 14, 2003, at the Mountaineer's Lodge at Mount Baker in Whatcom County.
He was born Oct. 8, 1934, in Seattle to Donald C. and Olive A. (Hoeken) Kurtz.
Jim served his nation in the U.S. Army from 1955 to 1958. He was a graduate of Seattle Pacific University.
On Dec. 12, 1980, Jim married
Nancy Ann Whitaker in Tacoma.
He worked as a program manager and controller for Boeing and retired after 33 years.
Jim loved photography. He also was a member of The Mountaineers and chair of the Mount Baker Lodge and the History Committee.
Jim was a member of the American Alpine Club; the AARL-San Juan Area Radio Group; and the Anacortes Auxiliary Patrol. He was a history buff and could tell you the history of most areas where he would hike or climb.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy Kurtz of Anacortes; his daughter, Kristine Precourt of Hanover, Mass.; and four grandchildren.
A memorial service will take place at a later date.
Arrangements were under the direction of Evans Funeral Chapel of Anacortes.
Phyllis Marie Padgett
Phyllis M. Padgett, 83, a 35-year-resident of Anacortes, died Sunday, March 23, 2003, at Island Hospital in Anacortes.
She was born Dec. 8, 1919, in High Prairie, Alberta, Canada, to David M. and Clara (Bradford) Munhall.
Phyllis worked as a beautician and a grocery checker.
She is survived by her sons and daughter-in-law, Gary and Sandi Ross and Dan Cooper of Anacortes; her grandchildren, Di and Craig Parish and Ron Ross of Seattle, Rick Ross of Bellingham, Jason Cooper of Malibu, Calif., Josh Cooper of Mount Vernon and Jessie Cooper of Anacortes; her sister, Lorraine Schnieder of Lake Stevens; numerous nieces and nephews; and the special people at KD's House.
In lieu of flowers and because Phyllis loved stuffed animals, the family requests memorial donations of stuffed animals to the Anacortes Police Department; or memorial donations to a favorite charity.
A private family interment will take place at Grand View cemetery of Anacortes.
Arrangements were under the care of Evans Funeral Chapel of Anacortes.
Roy Schmandt
Roy Robert Schmandt, 90, formerly of Anacortes, died March 5, 2003, in Fairfax, Va.
He was a longtime resident of Gainesville, Va.
Roy was born Feb. 6, 1913, in Anacortes to Emil J. and Minnie Schmandt.
He graduated from Anacortes High School and, in 1939, from Pacific Lutheran University. Roy did post-graduate work at Western Washington University and Stanford University.
During World War II, Roy served with a B-24 Liberator group in Italy.
On Oct. 14, 1943, he married
Hertha Hanselman of Greeley, Colo.
After the war, they lived in the Puget Sound area for a time, then moved to California. Roy was a school principal in Concord, Calif., for many years and raised two children there.
After retiring from Concord schools, they lived in Santa Rosa and Arcata, Calif., then moved to Virginia.
Roy was preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law, Leo A. and Vina Schmandt; and two sisters, Elsie M. Waterbury and Gladys P. Chappell.
He is survived by his wife, Hertha of Gainesville; children, Susan Wingo of Oak Hill, Va., and Michael of Stauton, Va.; five grandchildren; nieces, Betty Meyer of Bellingham and Ardell Delgadillo of Ferndale; nephews, Gerald Waterbury of Yuma, Ariz., and E. Karl Waterbury of Shoreline as well as numerous great-nieces and great-nephews.
A private family service took place in Gainesville.
On May 16, a chapel service and interment will take place at Arlington National cemetery in Washington, D.C.
Arrangements were under the direction of Old Town Funeral Choices of Alexandria, Va.
Joseph Collins
Joseph Marshall Collins, 85, of Anacortes died Tuesday, July 29, 2003, at a local care center.
The son of Oscar and Irma (D'Hulst) Collins, he was born May 14, 1918, in Alma, Mich. He married
Hulda Clara Pari on Feb. 21, 1941, in Dubuque, Iowa.
Joe began his military career in 1938 as an Army private. By 1943 he was commissioned as a second lieutenant. He retired after 28 years of service as a lieutenant colonel. Following his Air Force career, he was a hospital administrator at Brooke Army Hospital, Fort Sam Houston, Texas.
During his career he was responsible for many improvements in hospital operations. He holds many patents for inventions to improve patient handling and hospital efficiency, including "The Collins Traction Device," which prevented injury to ambulance and air evacuation patients during transport.
Joe was an avid golfer until Alzheimer's disease prevented his golfing.
"Grandpa Joe," with a childlike sense of adventure, a jolly spirit of Santa and a heart of Mother Teresa, encompassed all the traits of "good." Laughter still fills the air for family members thinking of his witty and quick sense of humor.
Joe was a loyal husband and loving father and grandfather who would have been followed to the ends of the Earth. His family says that: "Grandpa Joe, your spirit will linger always through our loving memories of you."
Survivors include his wife, Hulda "Dutch" Collins of Anacortes; daughter Wendy Hunter and her husband, Bob, of Ellensburg; son Marshall Collins and his wife, Deanna, of Anacortes; two stepsons and their wives, Ed and Carole Therrien of Olympia and Richard and Phoebe Therrien of Higley, Ariz.; two sisters, 12 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
The family suggests memorials to the Alzheimer's Association, Western and Central WA State Chapter, 12721 - 30th Ave. N.E., Suite 101, Seattle, WA 98125.
Visitation and viewing were held Aug. 4, 2003, at Evans Funeral Chapel. Graveside services with full military honors took place Aug. 5, 2003, at Tahoma National cemetery in Kent.
Arrangements were under the care of Evans Funeral Chapel, Anacortes.
Mary Jane O'Neil
Mary Jane O'Neil, 82, of Anacortes died Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2003, at United General Hospital in Sedro-Woolley.
A funeral Mass was held Sept. 25, 2003, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Anacortes. A full obituary will follow at a later date.
Arrangements are under the care of Evans Funeral Chapel, Anacortes.
Conrad Forness
Conrad Milton Forness, 80, of Anacortes died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2003, in Mount Vernon.
He was born Feb. 3, 1923, in Chicago, Ill., the son of Alfred and Ida (Sandsmark) Forness. He attended Roosevelt College in Chicago and completed real estate courses. He was a member of the Elks, Trans-Elliot Bay Yacht Club, Museum of Flight and the Boeing Supervisor's Club.
Conrad retired from Boeing in Seattle after 30 years of employment.
He enjoyed the arts, music, the symphony and visiting the Seattle Art Museum. Conrad loved the outdoors and had a talent in photography, capturing many pictures of the beauty around the Pacific Northwest.
Conrad was preceded in death by his parents, Ida and Alfred Forness.
He is survived by two sisters and brother-in-law, Lois Pedersen of Spokane and Irene and Bill Hodgson of Anacortes; numerous nieces and nephews and spouses, Cheryl (Hodgson) and Leonard Bean of Longview, Jane (Hodgson) and Kevin Miller of Anacortes, Margie (Hodgson) and Robert Adelman of Edmonds, Bill and Laurie Hodgson of Anacortes, John and Kandace Hodgson of Kent, Janice Scott of Spokane, Jackie Ward of Spokane and Jim and Anita Pedersen of Spokane; along with numerous great-nieces and great-nephews.
A graveside service was held Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2003, at Grand View cemetery in Anacortes.
Memorials in Conrad's honor may be made to a charity of choice.
Arrangements are under the care of Evans Funeral Chapel, Anacortes.
