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Harriet E. Beardsley
Harriet E. Beardsley, born on February 19, 1916 in Hazling Field, Great Britain, passed away September 21, 2001 in Tacoma where she had lived for the past 43 years. Harriet was a Wren in WWII and had worked for 14 years at Tacoma General Hospital in the dietary dept., having retired in 1981. Going to restaurants was something she loved to do and her favorite was the Harvester in the Stadium District where she enjoyed Crab Louie. Among the many other things Harriet enjoyed were her flowers and working in her garden when she was able. Her collections of frogs and thimbles were treasures she also enjoyed. A very brave and strong woman, she always thought of others first. She was very kind hearted, always making someone smile with her little upbeat sayings. Survivors include 3 daughters: Ruby Harr (Russ), Margaret Levine (David) and Virginia Roth (Timothy); 7 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be on Tuesday, September 25, 2001 from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM at New Tacoma Funeral Home, 9212 Chambers Creek Rd. W. Funeral services will be Wednesday, September 26, 2001 at 3:00 PM in the Chambers Creek Chapel located on the grounds of New Tacoma Cemetery.
Pub Date: 9/24/01
Jess W. Martin
Jess, 87, passed away on September 16, 2001 in Tacoma WA. He spent many happy years hunting and fishing in the Northwest. Jess was preceded in death by his son Gary. He is survived by his son Harry, his daughter Donna Klippert (Vern) and his daughter Sandra Brevik (Gary); 9 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday, September 29, from 2 PM - 4 PM at the home of Donna and Vern Klippert in Puyallup, WA.
Pub Date: 9/24/01
Chester W. Easton
Oct. 5, 1913 - Sept. 20, 2001 Chester W. Easton, born October 5, 1913 in Tacoma, WA, entered his heavenly home September 20, 2001 in Tacoma, WA. "Absent from the body, present with the Lord." Chet is survived by Esther, his wife of nearly 60 years of Federal Way; brother Paul Easton of Seattle, WA; daughter, Carol Grant and husband David of Marysville, WA; son, Douglas Easton and wife Jamie of Kent, WA; grandchildren Amy Scherrer, Matthew Grant, Kristin Grant, Ryan Hickman; great grandchildren Madelynn and Alden Scherrer, and many nieces and nephews. Chet graduated from Lincoln High in Tacoma and attended the UW until he entered the work force. Part of the Great Generation, he served in the Air Force in WWII as a cryptographer and 43 years in the title insurance industry in Seattle, Bremerton, Spokane and Tacoma. He and Esther had attended Our Saviour's Baptist Church in Federal Way. Grave side services are set for 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 26, 2001 at Mt. View Memorial Park in Tacoma under direction of the Lynn Funeral Home, 253 272 2131. Visitation Tuesday, Noon - 5 and Wednesday, 9 - Noon at Lynn Funeral Home.Visit an Online memorial for Chester at www.lynnfuneralhome.com.
Pub Date: 9/24/01
Susan Levack Harbin
Susan L. Harbin, born 8/2/34; died 9/11/01. Survived by her husband, Larry Harbin; sons, Lance and Lane Harbin; two grandchildren, Cameron and Derek Harbin; and many other relatives and friends. The family would like to thank everyone for their love and support throughout her illness. Memorial Celebration of Susan’s life will be held at Collins Grange at 3404 - 120th St. E. in Tacoma (potluck), on Saturday, Sept. 29 between 12 PM and 4 PM. Donations may be sent to the Franciscan Foundation, P.O. Box 1502, Tacoma, WA 98401-9836.
Pub Date: 9/24/01
Winton B. Feir
Winton B. Feir, age 85, passed away September 22, 2001 in Lakewood, WA. He was born in North Dakota on Aug. 18, 1916 to Lawrence and Olga (Reisergord) Feir. Mr. Feir was a member of Tacoma Elks #174, Henry A. Green #250 Free and Accepted Masons, Tacoma Eagles Aerie #2933, Lakewood Moose Lodge #1865 and VFW Post #969. Mr. Feir is survived by his wife of 60 years, Kathryn; sister, Jean Demchok of Lakewood, WA and brother Larry Feir of Lacey, WA. Visitation will be Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2001 from 1 PM until 9 PM. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2001 at 2 PM in the Mt. View Garden Chapel. Arrangements by Mountain View Funeral Home, 584-0252.
Pub Date: 9/24/01
Clara M. Strat
Age 97, of Tacoma, WA, died Friday, Sept. 21, 2001 in a Nampa, Idaho Hospital. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2001 at 2:00 PM in the Mountain View Garden Chapel. Burial will follow at Mountain View Memorial Park. Arrangements by Mt. View Funeral Home, 584-0252.
Pub Date: 9/23/01
Helmi T. Keski
Born January 23, 1912 in Virginia, Minnesota; passed away September 21, 2001 in Tacoma, WA at age 89. Survived by her loving daughter, Laura M. Wilson of Tacoma; sons, John A. Keski (Donna Starkey) of Seattle and James R. (Mary) Keski of Bend, OR; 9 grandchildren; numerous great and great- great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband, Arthur in 1986. Viewing Tuesday, September 25, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM; Evergreen-Washelli Funeral Home, 11111 Aurora Ave N., Seattle, with graveside service to follow at 1:00 PM, Evergreen Memorial Park. Please sign an on-line memorial at www.evergreen-washelli.com.
Pub Date: 9/23/01
Frank R. Coic USN, Retired
Born on July 27, 1927, Frank went with with the Lord on September 19, 2001. Frank was born in Aberdeen, Washington and at a very young age joined the Navy. He served in WWII, Korea and Vietnam, retiring in 1966. Frank retired in 1991 from the US West Telephone Company. He was a member of the Telephone Pioneers. Frank was also a member of the Knight’s of Columbus, Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Council and served in many leadership positions throughout the state. Frank was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Ruth, in 1995. He is survived by his children, Barbara Donoghue, Jeanne Atran and her husband Charles (Hank) and David Coic and his wife Bea. He also has eight grandchildren and one great-grandson. He is survived by his brother Peter Coic and sister Catherine (Coic) Goit. All remember him as a selfless and kind gentleman with a servant’s heart. He loved the Lord, his family and friends dearly. Services will be held Saturday, September 29th, 11 AM at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church, Spanaway, WA. Memorials may be sent to the Knight’s of Columbus, Archbishop Sheen Council.
Pub Date: 9/23/01
Leola Simmons
Died Sept. 16, 2001 at the age of 83. Ms. Simmons was born in Colorado on March 24, 1918. She moved to Washington to attend nursing college and worked as a surgical nurse for 39 years at Tacoma General Hospital. Ms. Simmons was an active member of Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church until moving to Portland, Oregon in 1998. Survivors include her sister-in-law, Neldalyn Simmons and niece, Dalyn Simmons. Remembrances to the Dove Lewis Emergency Animal Hospital in Portland, Oregon, 503-228-7281.
Pub Date: 9/23/01
Dr. William Zigmund Masters
Dr. William Zigmund Masters, dentist, military officer and much loved father, passed away peacefully Monday, September 17, 2001. Bill was born January 10, 1922 in Chicago, Illinois. While not a celebrity or financial wizard, in many ways he personified the American ideal of self-determination. He was the third child born to Lithuanian immigrants, Boleslaw and Alexandra Mostowicz and grew up during the Great Depression. The frugality and resourcefulness he learned as a child served him well for the remainder of his life. No matter how dire the circumstances of a situation, he remained an optimist. His favorite phrase was, “The best is yet to come!” Like many of his generation, he pursued a career in the military in order to attend college. He enlisted in the Army and served during WWII and the Korean War. Later he joined the Air Force and graduated from Northwestern University School of Dentistry. In light of his academic standing, he was inducted as a member of the American Board of Prosthodontics. In 1956, while serving as the Chief of Dental Services at Orlando Air Force Base, he met and married Carol Hoffner. Together they raised four daughters and a son and opened their home to countless friends. (Another favorite saying: “The more, the merrier.”) Bill’s military service took the family to England; Alabama; and finally McChord Air Force Base, Washington. At each posting Bill headed the Air Base’s Dental Operations. In 1971, Bill retired at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. As a civilian, Bill established a successful dental practice in Lakewood. He also purchased and refurbished a local riding stable in order to accommodate his family’s interest in show jumping. Though only a casual rider, he was a virtuoso of barn and vehicle repair, often remarking, “There isn’t anything I can’t fix with a little duct tape.” Aside from watching his children compete, his favorite pastimes were golf and socializing. His wit and dancing skills were legendary. Bill is survived by his two sisters, Charlotte Martin and Felicia Masters of Chicago, IL; his wife of 45 years, Carol Hoffner Masters; daughters, Christine Ryser (Eugene) of Olympia; Tamara Masters (Jennifer Hansen) of Lakewood; Shaina Humphrey (Lance) of Granby, MA; and Nicole Masters (Dan) of San Francisco, CA; and son, Boleslaw Masters of Portland, OR. He had two granddaughters (Eloise Ryser and Madelaine Humphrey) and three grandsons (Gheorghe Ryser and Charles and Maxton Humphrey). He had a strong affection for his extended family members, Merry Beth Farrington, Pullman; and Katie Mayfield, Boise, ID. Memorial services will be held at 3 PM on Wednesday, September 26 in the Mountain View Aspen Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Alzheimer’s Disease Research, 15825 Shady Grove Rd., Suite 140, Rockville, MD 20850.
“The best is yet to come”
Pub Date: 9/23/01
Arthur O. Warner
He Did It His Way
Art Warner, 87, was born March 12, 1914 in Plains, MT and passed away September 10, 2001. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marguerite, daughter Janice Vogel, son Donald Warner and grandson Scott Warner. He is survived by sons, Bill (Linda) of Yelm, Phil (Carol) of Auburn and Rick (Lynne) of Tacoma; daughter, Kat of Auburn; also 13 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. Art owned and operated Fife National Auto Parts for over 30 years. He served on the Fife City Council and was Commissioner for several Fife City Departments. In the last few years Art and his companion Goldie Robinson have enjoyed dancing at various Senior Centers, working in their beautiful gardens, and just enjoying life. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2001 at 3:30 PM at Oakwood Hill Funeral Home, 5210 S. Alder St. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Heart or Cancer Associations.
Pub Date: 9/23/01
Anabel Field
passed away at the Messenger House Care Center on Bainbridge Island on September 20, 2001. She was born October 1, 1919 in eastern Montana, and she met and married her husband, Harry B. Field, Jr., in 1941, moving to Taco- ma shortly thereafter. Anabel was a bookkeeper for Fred S. James Insurance company, as well as a devoted wife and mother. Anabel was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. Her husband preceded her in death the previous year. She is survived by a son, daughter, five grandchildren and two sisters. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 25th at New Tacoma Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Messenger House Care Center Education Fund, 10861 NE Manitou Park Blvd., Bainbridge Island, WA 98110.
Pub Date: 9/23/01
