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Clarence ‘Al' Miller
Clarence "Al" Albert Miller, 72, of Anacortes died Friday, Sept. 19, 2003, at his home in Anacortes.
"Al" was born Oct. 16, 1930, in Dexter, Kan., the son of Clyde L. and Florance (Radcliff) Miller.
A memorial service was held Sept. 29, 2003, at Evans Funeral Chapel in Anacortes. At the request of the family, no memorials or flowers, please.
Arrangements are under the care of Evans Funeral Chapel, Anacortes.
David Glenn Welk
David Glenn Welk, 68, died Nov. 30, 2003, at Island Hospital in Anacortes.
David was born in Anacortes on Sept. 13, 1935, the first child of Ted and Jeanne Welk. He was a lifelong resident of Anacortes. With early interests in music, he enjoyed band and choir classes in high school, was a student bandleader and graduated from Anacortes High School in 1953.
He married
Loralta Smith on June 25, 1955, at the First Assembly of God Church in Anacortes at 10th Street and O Avenue.
David attended Skagit Valley College and became a journeyman carpenter. For 25 years he was employed by Dave Snyder Construction. He worked two years for Ellison Enterprises in Bellingham as a general contractor. In 1980 he started his own company, Welk Construction. He also purchased Jorgenson's Grocery, which he renamed The Store, selling it in 1990. He retired from construction work in 1996.
He was known for his quality custom home and business construction around Anacortes, Oak Harbor, Skagit Valley and the San Juan Islands. He built two residences of his own.
David was a lifetime member of Anacortes First Assembly of God Church. He was a high school Sunday School teacher and for five years he was a director of a junior choir group that traveled during the summer months to various churches in the Northwest.
He directed the church choir for 30 years. His love for music led him to join with his sister, Leanne Downs and his two brothers, Les and Brian Welk, to form the Welk Family Singers quartet.
He showed a lifetime commitment to believing in Jesus Christ as his personal savior. His gentle and selfless character came from his willingness to give Jesus the glory and praise.
David enjoyed various activities including hunting, fishing, golfing and traveling. He was an incredible handyman and repairman as well as a professional carpenter. He had a deep concern for others, was humble, helpful and honest. He showed respect for people in all of his endeavors and lived life with enthusiasm, vision and purpose.
David served the city of Anacortes well by his 18 years on the city Planning Commission. He was honored by the Planning Commission on Oct. 15, 2003, for his many years of service.
David was preceded in death by his father, Ted Welk, of Anacortes. He is survived by his mother, Jeanne Welk, of Anacortes; wife, Loralta Welk, of Anacortes; daughter and son-in-law, Joni and Glenn Campbell, of Kirkland; two sons and daughters-in-law, Glenn and Linda Welk and Ken and Nancy Welk, all of Anacortes; seven grandchildren, Christina Welk, David Welk, Alyssa Welk, Jacklyn Welk, Jordan Welk, Jillian Welk, and Nathan Campbell; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Leanne and Russ Downs of Anacortes, and Kay and Les Crosby of Blaine; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Les and Darice Welk of Issaquah, and Brian and Cindy Welk of Snohomish; 13 nieces and 12 nephews.
David had a strong devotion to the Lord Jesus Christ that was exemplified throughout his life. That devotion carried over to his family where he was perceived as a wonderful husband, son, father, grandfather, uncle and cousin. David had many family and friends in the Anacortes community and will be greatly missed by all.
Funeral services are 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, 2003, at the First Assembly of God Church, 1617 29th St. Visitation will be from noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, and from 9-11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, at Evans Funeral Chapel. After services a graveside interment will be conducted at Grand View cemetery with a reception following at the First Assembly of God Church.
Memorials may be made to the Anacortes First Assembly of God Church building fund at 1617 29th St., Anacortes, WA 98221.
Arrangements are in the care of Evans Funeral Chapel, Anacortes.
Nathan Estvold
Nathan Michael Estvold, 16, died Sunday, Nov. 23, 2003, in Seattle after a courageous battle against cancer.
He was born in Anacortes on March 16, 1987, to Marc and Nancy Estvold.
Nathan was an honor roll student who enjoyed attending Anacortes High School, driving and hanging out with his friends. He also enjoyed his cat Bernie, his dog Misty and Elvis the fish.
He loved outdoor activities, fishing, boating and golf. He was an expert skier and a snowboard enthusiast. He had a competitive nature. He had a knack for organizing neighborhood games of croquet and wiffle ball and was considered quite an ace.
He loved sports, beginning as early as his T-ball days, which included Little League baseball, AAU basketball, bowling and soccer. In the seventh grade he took first in NW League district shot put and discus. In the eighth grade, Nathan took first place in NW League shot put. As a freshman he played on the football and golf teams and as a sophomore he earned varsity letters in football and wrestling.
Nathan bravely battled his cancer without complaint and, despite great pain, was always focused on the future. He dreamed of college and always wanted to make Anacortes his home.
Nathan will be mourned and remembered by his parents, Marc and Nancy; brother Nick; stepmother Pam and stepbrother Matt. He is also survived by grandparents James and Elizabeth Olsen and Doris Estvold; aunts, uncles and cousins including, Susan and Barry Sehlin, Carol and Gary Baker and Janice and Peter McNeal.
The family wishes to create a lasting memorial in Nathan's memory through Anacortes High School. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made in the name of Nathan Estvold to Fidalgo Island Educational Youth Foundation, Attn. Mitch Everton, 2200 M Ave., Anacortes WA 98221.
A funeral service was Saturday, Nov. 29, 2003, at the First Baptist Church, Anacortes. A private family interment was Monday, Dec. 1, at Grand View cemetery. Arrangements were by Evans Funeral Chapel, Anacortes.
Vincent Kelly
Vincent Kelly, 85, of Anacortes died Saturday, Nov. 22, 2003, at his home.
He was born Nov. 7, 1918, in Anaconda, Mont., the son of Matthew and Madeline (Brown) Kelly. As a boy he worked on his father's ranch in Rosebud County, Mont., before entering the Civilian Conservation Corps, where he helped build campgrounds and trails in Glacier National Park.
Vincent married
Laura "Laberta" Jellison on July 19, 1938, in Ashland, Mont. The couple had one daughter, Verna, who was born in 1939.
In January of 1944, Vincent was inducted into the U.S. Army. He served in Germany and at the Battle of the Bulge during World War II. After his discharge in March of 1946, he returned to Forsyth, Mont., to raise alfalfa seed and wheat on his ranch. He sold the ranch in 1954 and went into construction.
He worked on several major projects including the Glen Canyon dam in Arizona. In 1965 he traveled to Venezuela to work for 18 months on the Guri River dam project. Vincent completed his construction work for the Perini Company and retired in 1981.
After his retirement, he settled on 10 acres near Warden, Mont., for about 10 years before moving to Anacortes to be near his daughter and her family. While in Anacortes he moved into a new home on 33rd Street and lived there until his death.
He will be missed very much by his daughter and her family as well as all the crows and seagulls that enjoyed the breadcrumbs he dropped for them during his daily walks on R Avenue.
Vincent was preceded in death by his wife Laberta in 2001; two brothers, Ed Kelly and Jack Kelly; and one sister, Mary (Kelly) Cecon.
He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Verna and Jim Baker of Anacortes; five grandchildren: Jim Baker of Burbank, Wash., Jon Baker and Jack Baker of Burlington, Jerry Baker and Jeannie Stewart and her husband Harry of Vancouver; 17 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; one sister and brother-in-law, Patricia and Rich Hall of Willows, Calif.; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Jim and Marge Kelly of Willows and Bill and Norma Kelly; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A memorial service is 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 5, 2003 at Evans Funeral Chapel in Anacortes. Interment will follow at Fernhill cemetery.
Alvus ‘Bud' Squires
Alvus B. "Bud" Squires, 85, a resident of Alger, died Nov. 20, 2003, at Skagit Valley Hospital.
He was born June 28, 1918, in LaBelle, Idaho, the second of the seven children of Melvin and Ora Morgan Squires. Raised in Archer, Idaho, Bud spent his childhood riding horses, singing in the Boy Scouts quartet and kicking up his heels at country dances, where girls lined up to dance with him.
After a hard day's work in the fields, whether it was potatoes, beets or bucking hay, Bud enjoyed a swim, a quick trip to the fishin' hole or an activity at the Mormon Church, of which he was a member.
As a teenager during the Depression, he and his brother Blaine hopped the train each summer for Montana to work in the hay, sending half of his earnings home. He was always thinking of others, especially his mother Ora. His love of adventure took him to California, where he learned to weld. This trade took him all over the United States, building dams, hospitals and schools.
Bud married
Elaine Bybee in 1943. They settled in Burlington with daughters Linda and Brenda, with Sheila following later. Bud worked at Shell Oil Refinery in Anacortes as a welder/pipefitter, and was a valued member of the Plumbers and Pipefitters Union, Local No. 26.
On Dec. 31, 1960, Bud married
Ronella Smith Sattler in Mount Vernon and became a father to Kevin, Joni, Kim and Carol. Bud's strong work ethic took him to other areas in the Northwest on construction jobs. In 1967 Bud moved his family to Alger on Friday Creek, which became a haven to family and friends. Many community gatherings were held at "his park," and songfests and the two-step prevailed.
When Bud retired from welding, he left many signature projects around the valley. In his later years fishing prevailed. He took up fly tying and gave his flies away with love.
Besides the cowboy hat and welding cap, Bud wore the B-E baseball cap, representing the support he gave his grandchildren in all their endeavors; his heart was wherever they were. He taught them the meaning of love, generosity and honesty.
He was a man who unceremoniously gave strength, friendship and an occasional cold beer; he knew no stranger. All will miss "Hi ya babe" stories from the past, his harmony and his fighting spirit.
Bud is survived by his loving wife and buddy Ronella of Alger; daughters and sons-in-law Linda and Tom Marlow of Eureka, Calif., Brenda and Jim Marek of Great Falls, Mont., Sheila and Gary Baker of Langley, British Columbia, Joni and Charles Bulfinch of Anacortes, Kim Sattler and Carol and John Doyle of Burlington; son and daughter-in-law Kevin and Linda Sailor of Kent; grandchildren Vaughan and Brysen Bulfinch, Dustin and Kevin Roth, Genevieve, J.J. and Olivia Doyle, Gina Marlow, Janelle Babinsky, Jennifer Coleman, Kimberly Kassa, Jamie and Kyle Baker and Desiree, Monique, Breana and Mylen Sailor; 11 great-grandchildren; brothers and wives Darold and Bev Squires and Melvin and Barbara Squires; sister and brother-in-law Nona and Bob McQueen, all of California; brother-in-law Jack Smith of Tacoma; numerous nieces and nephews and a loving community of friends.
Graveside services were at Fernhill cemetery, Anacortes on Nov. 22, 2003. A gathering to celebrate Bud's life was Saturday, Nov. 29, at Alger Community Hall.
Peggy Baker
Peggy Baker (Eunice Brakeman), 87, died Sunday, Jan. 18, 2004, in Anacortes.
She was born Jan. 21, 1916, in Fair-view, Okla., to Nettie and Jesse Earl Horn.
At age 10, Peggy and her family moved to Colorado, then three years later to Idaho, where she spent her teen years.
She married
in 1935, then moved to Oregon and spent the 1940s and early 1950s there. Peggy and her family moved to Crescent City, Calif., in 1955.
She spent most of the 1960s in Aberdeen, then moved to Anacortes in the early 1970s.
Peggy had nine children, Glen Gilbert of Payette, Idaho, Connie Oscar of Crescent City, Betty Martin of Anacortes, Jimmy Brakeman of Aberdeen, Kay Webb (deceased), Jeanie Dyer of Tacoma, Linda Root of Kansas City, Mo., Jerry and wife Darlene Brakeman of Port Hadlock and Larry Baker; 31 grandchildren; 63 great-grandchildren and 19 great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Lloyd Horn; and one sister, Pauline Stoddard, both of Idaho.
A celebration of life for Peggy will take place at a later date.
Arrangements were under the direction of First Call Plus of Seattle.
Nadine Burroughs
Nadine Burroughs (Rayment), 82, formerly of Anacortes, died Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2004, in Sedro-Woolley.
Nadine had lived in Sedro-Woolley since 1991, after moving from Anacortes.
She was born April 19, 1921, in Dallas, Texas.
Nadine leaves her son, Larry Foote and wife Carol of Mount Vernon; her daughter, Lynda Larsen (Foote) and husband Jim of Marysville; 12 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren.
A graveside service was Friday, Jan. 16, at Grand View cemetery of Anacortes.
Arrangements were under the care of Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home of Marysville.
