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Mills, Glade M.
Monday, 02 Oct 2006
Glade Mills passed away Oct. 2, 2006 at the age of 80. He was born in Clarion, Penn., April 7, 1926. At the age of 17 he joined the Navy to begin a 20-year career that brought him and his wife Ruth, sons Tim and Terry and niece Deborah, to Whidbey Island in 1954.
In the early ‘60s he started Mills Motor Repair, selling boats, motors, chainsaws and fishing gear.
Glade joined the Masons in 1952 and achieved the degree of Master Mason in 1953. One of his greatest pleasures was to see the faces of the children as he marched in the parades as Dumbo the Elephant with the Nile characters. He was also active with the American Legion, the Fleet Reserve and VFW.
The love for the great outdoors was the reason he stayed on the island. “Everything is within a couple of hours away, elk, bear, moose, deer, and all types of fishin’. What more could a guy want?” In his later years, Glade started hunting with a camera. He lived near a bluff overlooking Penn Cove where the fin, fur and feather inhabitants would put on a show every day. Eagles, quail, rabbits, ducks, the occasional coyote, and even several wandering whales. He found great joy in the breathtaking beauty of nature.
Service vessels and stations included: USS Wasp, NACMC Philadelphia, DE 205, Moffet Field, USS Boxer, NAF Oppama, Japan, VEP 62, Jacksonville, USS Franklin D. Roosevelt, MCAS, El Toro, Heavy Attack Squadron 4, NAS Whidbey.
In the spring of 2002 Glade received a medal from the president of the Republic of Korea. The accompanying letter read as follows:
“Dear Veteran, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the outbreak of the Korean War, I would like to offer you my deepest gratitude for your noble contribution to the efforts to safeguard the Republic of Korea and uphold liberal democracy around the world. At the same time, I remember with endless respect and affection those who sacrificed their lives for that cause. We Koreans hold dear in our hearts the conviction, courage and spirit of sacrifice shown to us by such selfless friends as you, who enabled us to remain a free democratic nation. The ideals of democracy, for which you were willing to sacrifice your all 50 years ago, have long become universal values in the new century and millenium. Half a century after the Korean War, we honor you and reaffirm our friendship, which helped to forge the blood alliance between our two countries. And we resolve once again to work with all friendly nations for the good of humankind and peace in the world. I thank you once again for your noble sacrifice and pray for your health and happiness. Sincerely yours, Kim Dae-jung.”
Dad will be buried at sea with full military honors.
Westerdyk, Dorothy Muller
Wednesday, 18 Oct 2006
Following a brief illness, Dorothy Muller Westerdyk died at the family home in Crescent Harbor on Oct. 18, 2006, with her family at her bedside. At Dorothy’s request, no services will be held.
Dorothy was born Aug. 27, 1916 to Antone W. and Minnie B. Muller at the family farm in Crescent Harbor in the home still owned by her son Antone. She attended Crescent Harbor Grade School and graduated from Oak Harbor High School in 1934.
Dorothy briefly attended business college in Seattle. On June 18, 1938, she married Glenn B. Westerdyk. From that union, a son Antone (Tony) and daughter Mary K. were born. In 1942, the family moved to Edison, Wash., where they farmed until 1949, when they moved back to Crescent Harbor to manage the family farm. After the farmland was purchased by the Navy in 1942, all the buildings were moved up from the shores of Crescent Harbor to their present location.
Dorothy’s life was dedicated to her family. After the death of her husband Glenn in 1986, she and son Tony continued to operate Westerdyk Livestock Hauling, making weekly trips to the Marysville Livestock Auction to haul and buy and sell livestock. The highlights of her day were accompanying Tony on his morning cattle-feeding rounds and working with Mark K. in the garden at Crescent Harbor.
Dorothy is survived by her son Antone W. Westerdyk, daughter Mary K. Westerdyk, daughter-in-law Cheri D. Westerdyk, granddaughter Samantha L. McMurdo, and great granddaughters Peyton and Rhygan McMurdo. She was preceded in death by her parents, Antone and Minnie Muller, two brothers, Albert Muller and Baby Boy Muller, and husband Glenn B. Westerdyk.
Remembrances may be made to a favorite charity. Burial will be in the family plot at Maple Leaf Cemetery.
Weeks, Alan L.
Sunday, 26 Feb 2006
Alan L. Weeks, Capt., USN, Ret., 75, passed away on Feb. 26, 2006, after a long battle with emphysema. He is survived by his wife, Ginny, his daughter and son-in-law, Shelley and Butch (T.W.) Smith; his son, Alan L. Weeks, Jr., and two grandchildren, Lauren Nicole Smith and Jesse Thomas Smith.
Capt. Weeks was a member of the United States Navy for over 30 years, and retired in 1978 after his last tour of duty as the executive officer of Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. In his career and in his heart, he was a pilot first and foremost, having flown the F-9, F-11, A5A and RA5C, among various other aircraft.
A private family service with full military honors was held on March 3 with arrangements by Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home in Marysville. After cremation, his son and son-in-law scattered his ashes by aircraft over the sea.
The family wishes to express our gratitude for all the kind wishes of sympathy and encouragement expressed to us throughout this trying time. Our sincere thanks.
Franett, Donald
Sunday, 05 Mar 2006
Donald Matthew Franett, 88, peacefully slipped away at his Greenbank home surrounded by his family on March 5, 2006, following a battle with cancer.
Don Franett was born Dec. 11, 1917, in Seattle to Matthew John Franett and Anna (Berry) Franett. He grew up in Seattle, graduated from Lincoln High School and the University of Washington School of Fisheries. Don and Irene Thompson were married on August 3, 1946. The couple lived in Seattle, Anacortes, Richmond Beach and retired to Lagoon Point in 1988.
After working as a fisheries biologist for the Washington State Department of Fisheries, Don spent many years in the salmon canning industry in Puget Sound and Alaska. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Coupeville. Don enjoyed hockey, salmon fishing, duck hunting, and classical music. Above all, he loved his family.
Don is survived by his wife Irene; five children: Peter Franett and wife Danni of Kelso, Teresa Dubeck and husband Paul of Auburn, John Franett and wife Teresa of Lynnwood, Martha Everett and husband Douglas of Brier, and Joseph Franett and wife Joselyn of Sedro-Woolley; 14 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren also survive. His sister, Jeri Fogard, preceded him in death.
A memorial mass will be celebrated at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Coupeville at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 18 with Rev. Rick Spicer as Celebrant. A reception for family and friends will follow at the Greenbank Community Club. Private inurnment will take place at Sunnyside Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Friends of Home Health and Hospice or Whidbey Island Foundation-MAC Unit, both c/o 101 N. Main Street, Coupeville, WA 98239. Arrangements were entrusted to Burley Funeral Chapel, Oak Harbor.
Porter Anderson, Dorothy I.
Thursday, 09 Mar 2006
Dorothy Porter Anderson passed away March 9, 2006, after a short time at Whidbey Manor nursing home. She was born in Nayette, Maine, April 27, 1914. She was one of 12 children.
She leaves behind a son, Charles F. Howard of Machais, Maine, and three sisters: Loraine Watson of North Eston, Mass., May Swensen of Millford, N.H., and Florence Roy of Odessa, Texas. She was also an aunt to many nieces and nephews.
She was a registered nurse and worked in several hospitals in California and Washington. She served in the Marine Corps 1940 1947. Over the past 15 years she wrote five books and had them published. When she needed a break from writing she’d play bingo.
Dorothy will be missed by all her real friends. There will be no funeral.
McClure, Luther A.
Monday, 06 Mar 2006
Luther (Luke, Mac) Arnold McClure, 57, was born May 9, 1948 in Bend, Ore. Luke was raised in Snohomish and graduated from Snohomish High School in 1966. He joined the Army in June 1966 and separated in 1980. He moved to Oak Harbor in 1981 and moved to Mount Vernon in 1994.
Luther passed away March 6, 2006 in San Diego, Calif., after a brief illness.
Luther loved the outdoors and played softball and umpired for many years. He was a member of the Washington Prospectors Mining Association and a member of the Laborers Union Local 901.
Luther is survived by his wife Melva, his son Lance McClure and daughter-in-law Kim of Mount Vernon; daughters Karyl Brown of Issaquah and Cameile McClure of Aberdeen; his mother, Floda Schab of Woodinville; sister Anne Schuster of Woodinville; and brother Joe Schab of Woodinville. Luther had 11 grandchildren and one great granddaughter.
An open house will be held at the deceased’s home at 1500B E. Pacific Place, Mount Vernon, on Saturday, May 25, from 1 to 4 p.m.
Winder, Robert
Thursday, 09 Mar 2006
Robert Adolph Winder of Oak Harbor, born June 2, 1926 in Seattle, died March 9, 2006. Lover of the Pacific Northwest, fishing, skiing, and boating. Married to Peggy Ann Winder who passed away in 1994. Father to Debbie, Robin, Steve, and Jeff. Grandfather to Annette, Emily, Nicole, Jonathan, Breannon, and Carley. He will be missed by many. Arrangements are in the care of Evans Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Anacortes. To share memories of Robert, please sign the online guest register at www.evanschapel.com.
Youngsman, Kenneth Adrian
Friday, 10 Mar 2006
It is with great admiration that we respect the accomplishments of Kenneth A. Youngsman, born March 28, 1943 to Adrian and Henrietta Youngsman of Mount Vernon. His greatest attribute was the inspiration and support he bestowed upon those he loved. Ken graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1961. He then proudly served in Vietnam in the United States Navy Mobile Construction Battalion 9, the Navy SeaBees.
After serving his country, he went to work side by side with his father, Ade, in establishing Marine Construction & Dredging, Inc. They shared a strong work ethic and passion for marine related projects. Many people are familiar with the work produced by the company’s dredges “Skagit Bay,” “Shrimp,” and “Sand Piper” along with the work boats “Badger,” “Beaver,” and “Bear.”
Through Ken’s dedicated efforts, communities along the West Coast from Mexico to Alaska, as well as Hawaii enjoy these engineering improvements. Many dredging operations occurred locally in the Skagit River and Swinomish Channel. The development of the Twin Bridges Marina in Skagit County was a realization of a dream that displayed his perseverance. His most recent adventure as senior vice president and director of Nevada Operations with newly formed Western Airlines, allowed his skills in business and love of aviation to help the new company establish a foothold in the competitive airline industry. Ken was a lifelong resident of Skagit County and spent countless hours dedicating himself to improving the quality of life for all Skagit County residents. For these efforts, he will always be remembered as a pillar of the community he loved.
Ken is survived by his devoted family, who carry on his passion to truly embrace life: Maria Youngsman, his loving wife, residing in Pahrump, Nev., previously of LaConner; his children from his previous marriage to Jane Youngsman of Mount Vernon, daughter Alberta Dodds, her husband Ron, with grandchildren Chris and Brad of Burlington; son John Youngsman and fiancé, Cheryl Saavedra of Boise, Idaho; son David Youngsman, his wife Andrea, with grandchildren Alexandra and Amanda of Framingham, Mass. Ken is also survived by his older brother Jim, his wife Ruth, with nephews and nieces, Bill Youngsman, Susie Chapman, Pam Youngsman and Matt Youngsman, their respective families, and numerous relatives in Oak Harbor, Skagit County, and Island County. Ken loved his family and friends, and truly enjoyed seeing each strive to achieve their greatest potential.
Ken was preceded in death by his parents, Ade and Henrietta Youngsman and most recently his lovely aunt Elsie Norlag of Oak Harbor.
Ken’s life will not be counted in years, but by his achievements. His true accomplishments are measured by the numerous people he influenced. His sense of humor, selfless generosity toward others, inspiration and loyalty have left us all with a challenge that we can only hope to achieve on our best of days. His greatest happiness came from seeing others overcome their personal struggles and persevere to accomplish great things. Many of us owe our own personal successes to his gift of support, love, and encouragement.
In addition to his passion for helping others, he loved his airplanes. Few things excited him more than the pleasure of taking to the skies. Although gone from our lives, Ken has gone home to his savior and remains forever a dedicated husband, father and friend in our hearts. To many of us, he will always represent an everlasting faith to stand up for what is right and to support those we love.
Viewing was held March 17 at Hawthorne Funeral Home. A Celebration of Ken’s Life will be held Saturday, March 18, at 11 a.m. at his childhood church, First Christian Reformed Church in Mount Vernon, followed by a luncheon and a Graveside Service at Fir Crest Cemetery
in Oak Harbor with full military honors.
Please share your thoughts of Ken and sign the online guest register at www.hawthornefuneralhm.com.
Arrangements are under the care of Hawthorne Funeral Home, 1825 E College Way, Mount Vernon.
Good, William ‘Bill’
Sunday, 12 Mar 2006
William “Bill” T. Good, 87, died at his home on March 12, 2006 following a courageous battle with congestive heart failure with his loving family at his side.
He was born April 26, 1918 in Everett to the late William (Sam) Samuel and Mary Louise Topping Good. He attended grade school in Tacoma, and was a graduate of Lincoln High School in Tacoma, class of 1936.
Bill attended Washington State University but World War II interrupted his education. Bill served his country faithfully in the United States Navy on the USS Munro in Melbourne, Australia.
Following the war, he returned to school to finish his bachelor of arts degree in history in 1946 and his bachelor of arts degree in education in 1947 at WSU. Bill obtained his master’s degree in education at the University of Idaho in Moscow in 1951.
Bill began his teaching career in Camas, teaching for one year. He was then recalled to active reserve duty during the Korean War, going first to Moscow, Idaho to teach NROTC, then transferred to Newport, R.I. and then to Key West, Fla. In 1953, the Reserves were taken off active duty.
Bill and his family moved to Aberdeen where he taught history and math at Miller High School. Always looking forward, the family moved to Warden in Eastern Washington, where Bill was superintendent of public instruction for the Warden School District from 1963 to 1970.
In 1970, the South Whidbey School District was recruiting for a new superintendent. Looking to better himself, Bill moved the family back to Western Washington. Bill was superintendent of public instruction for the South Whidbey School District from 1970 to 1978, when he retired.
Bill was a member of St. Hubert Catholic Church, serving as Lector. He was also a member of the South Whidbey Kiwanis Club, serving as their president; Lions Club in Aberdeen and Warden, also he was a Third Degree Knight and founding member of St. Hubert’s Knights of Columbus.
Bill is survived by his family, loving wife and partner of over 61 years, Barbara Jean Good at the family home; beloved son William D. Good of Freeland; beloved daughters Karen Kinder and her husband Jerry of Warden, Deborah Medina and her husband Victor of Kent, Kathleen Good of Federal Way, Laurie Strempel and her husband Ron of Clinton; grandchildren Thomas and Heather Kinder, Andrew, Brian, and Christie Medina, Amanda, Sara and Jessica Strempel; numerous nieces and nephews and many friends who will miss him dearly.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated for Bill at St. Hubert Catholic Church, Langley at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 18. Father Rick Spicer will be the celebrant. Private family graveside will be conducted at Mount Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent with full military honors.
Memorials in Bill’s name may be made to the St. Hubert Building Fund.
“Bill (Dad, Grandpa) we love you dearly. You will be missed very much and forever.”
Full funeral and burial arrangements have been entrusted to the care and direction of Affordable Burial & Cremation Services, Mount Vernon.
Condliff, Alexander
Sunday, 12 Mar 2006
Alexander Ferguson “Ferg” Condliff, 75, died at home on March 12, 2006, surrounded by his family, from pulmonary fibrosis.
Ferg was born in the Germantown section of Philadelphia and grew up in the Philadelphia vicinity. He graduated from Penn State University with a degree in metallurgy. He met his wife, Nancy, while at Penn State, and they were married April 17, 1954. After residing in Corvallis, Ore., for many years, he and Nancy moved to Oak Harbor in 1994.
Ferg worked for a variety of metals companies, ending with a career in research and development at Teledyne Wah Chang in Albany, Ore. During his years of active service with the Navy in the 1950s, he worked at the guided missile program at White Sands, N.M. He stayed in the Reserves for 25 years.
Ferg was active with the North Whidbey Lions Club and New Leaf. He enjoyed golfing, boating, and spending time with his family.
Ferg is survived by his wife of 52 years, Nancy; his three children, Ken, Karen, and Chris, and their spouses; his six grandchildren; and two brothers, Tom and Dave.
The memorial service for Ferg will be held at Family Bible Church, 2760 Heller Rd., Oak Harbor, at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 16. Arrangements were entrusted to Burley Funeral Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Nelson, Elma Loretta
Friday, 10 Mar 2006
Elma Loretta Nelson, 78, passed away March 10, 2006, at the University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle, after several months of illness.
Mrs. Nelson was born Oct. 10, 1927, to Elmond and Nettie Masscey in Bernard, Iowa. She married Bernard (Ben) Nelson June 25, 1947, in Piggott, Mo. They moved to Bothell in the summer of 1957. Elma worked for Physio Control in Kirkland for 20 years. When she retired they moved to Oakville until Ben’s passing in 1998. Elma moved to Oak Harbor in April 2004.
She is preceded in death by her husband Bernard (Ben) Nelson; son Mitchell Dean, sisters Vivian Potter and Helen Smith. Elma is survived by three daughters, Brenda Maxwell and Lorae Dutcher and husband Alan, all of Coupeville, and Vicky Henderson of Lyman; one son, Bruce Nelson and wife Darlene of Libby, Mont.; grandchildren Rodney and Stefanie Maxwell of Mill Creek, Jason and Patricia Maxwell of Snohomish, Tracy and Brian Linson of Coupeville, Kimberly and Joe Ugolini, Robin Hoskins, Katie and Scott Bodeau, all of Spokane, Garrett Dutcher of Coupeville and Trevor Caldwell of Montana; great-grandchildren, Kail, Zoey and Kaleb Linson of Coupeville, Nathan and Sydney Maxwell of Mill Creek, Jerica and Isabella Ugolini of Spokane, Noah and Aidan Bodeau of Spokane; one sister, Mary Morris of Independence, Iowa; and one brother, Carl Massey of Iowa.
Mom spent her last years with her beloved companion, Robert P. Banks of Oak Harbor. They enjoyed family, friends, dancing, nature and traveling. They traveled the summer of 2005, visiting their families in Iowa, Illinois, Georgia and Virginia. They also spent a week in Hawaii in November 2005.
In keeping with her wishes, a memorial service was held at Burley Funeral Chapel on March 13. Cremation will follow. At her request, her cremated remains will be scattered near Libby, Mont. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.
Koontz, Laura Ann
Wednesday, 08 Mar 2006
Laura Ann Koontz 81, died peacefully on March 8, 2006, at her daughter’s home in Auburn, where she had resided for the past year due to poor health. Three of her children were at her bedside at her passing.
Laura Ann was born Oct. 18, 1924 in Lavernne, Okla., to Bernice Robinett and Harvey O’Hair. They migrated to Kennewick, Wash., in 1937 during the “Oklahoma dust bowl.” Ann had known the hard life of the Great Depression. She married Dale Kramer, a soldier from Colorado. This short marriage produced one son, Richard Lee, who died after only one day on earth. She then met a handsome sailor, Paul Koontz while she was working in a cafe in Kennewick. They married and traveled the U.S. with the military having four children in four different states. They moved to Whidbey Island from Jacksonville, Fla., in 1955. When Paul retired they decided to stay on their Whidbey acreage not far from Deception Pass Bridge. Her beloved husband died in 1996.
Ann worked for short periods for Henni Farms, candling eggs, and as a secretary to her husband in their business of Koontz Appliance Repair. In later years you would find her working in the kitchen of King’s Table Restaurant washing dishes or preparing delicious salads.
In the past nine years, Ann had enjoyed going to the Senior Center in Oak Harbor to play bingo; a place where she had made many friends, one in particular, Patrick Bisch. He lit up her life with his love for her. She enjoyed her declining years traveling with Pat.
Laura Ann is survived by her four children Patricia (Vernon) Coates of Auburn, Michael Koontz of Oak Harbor, Kathleen (Gary) Jackson of Arlington, and Barbara (Ron) Brandelli of Oak Harbor; and two brothers, John O’Hair of Arlington and Jimmy O’Hair of Kennewick. One brother and two sisters preceded her in death, HB O’Hair, Nina Gosselin and Eulah Peters.
Funeral services will be at Burley Funeral Chapel, 30 SE Ely Street in Oak Harbor, on Saturday, March 18 at 2 p.m. Interment will be held at Valley, Wash., at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to Burley Funeral Chapel, Oak Harbor.
Ramaley, Glee A.
Monday, 04 Oct 2004
Glee A. Ramaley of Oak Harbor died early Monday, Oct. 4, 2004, at her home on Scenic Heights Road. She was with her three children when she succumbed to cancer at age 74 after a brief illness.
At Mrs. Ramaley’s request, no formal services will be held. A private gathering of family and friends was held at the family home on Wednesday.
Born Jan. 3, 1930, in Everett to Cecil M. and Ann S. Ballinger, she attended public schools there, graduating from Everett High School in 1948. After attending Everett Junior College (EJC) for two years, she transferred to Western Washington University (then Western Washington State College), and received her degree in teaching in 1952.
She met Harold E. (Hal) Ramaley of Monroe in a speech class at EJC in 1949. They were married in 1951. Both Glee and Harold went on to Western, and came to Oak Harbor in 1952 for their first teaching assignments after graduation. Harold went on to become a popular Oak Harbor elementary school principal and city leader. Glee taught elementary school for most of 42 years in Oak Harbor and briefly in Coupeville, taking a few years off to raise her young children. She retired in 1994. Mrs. Ramaley cherished the close friendships forged over the years of teaching, particularly with many of her fellow staff members at Clover Valley Elementary in Oak Harbor.
Glee and Harold were active members of Whidbey Whirlers Square Dance Club until Harold’s death in 1986. One of her children’s fondest memories is the image of Glee all decked out in her square dancing dress, and Harold in his bolo tie, heading out for an evening of dancing. They truly loved square dancing, and Harold eventually became caller for the club.
In retirement, Glee enjoyed gardening and reading, and walked regularly with her friends.
Glee is preceded in death by her parents, sister Gail Ballinger of Marysville, and husband Harold. She is survived by her children Mark Ramaley and daughter-in-law Valorie of Bellevue, Karen Chrisman and son-in-law Al of Sequim, and Carol Belyea and son-in-law Steve of Snohomish, and three grandchildren.
The family asks that remembrances be made to Oak Harbor Garden Club, in the name of Harold and Glee Ramaley, for the continuation of beautification projects around the city.
Arrangements by Burley Funeral Chapel.
Lange, Wanda Lee
Wednesday, 06 Oct 2004
Born March 14, 1930 in Lorraine N.D., Wanda Lee Lange died Oct. 6, 2004 in Seattle.
Wanda Lee was a loving mother of five children, nine grandchildren and a devoted wife of 54 years to her husband Richard. At the age of 12, she moved to Oak Harbor, and met her husband Richard in junior high while both attended Oak Harbor schools. In her late teens she was voted the queen of the Whidbey Island Turkey Festival, and married Richard in 1950.
Through her 30’s, 40’s, and 50’s she was an active member of the Ladies Club at Whidbey Golf and Country Club, where she was a two-time club champion. She continued playing until her mid-60’s.
In 1985, Richard and Wanda purchased a second home in Mauna Lani, Hawaii, where they enjoyed spending an active life with their community of friends, golfing, playing bridge, and watching the whales and sunsets from their ocean front home. In 1994, they moved to the Florentine
Condominiums next to Seahawks Stadium, where she indulged in her passions for the Seahawks and Mariners, attending nearly every game for many seasons.
She is survived by her husband, Richard Lange and their five children: Steve Lange of Port Orchard, Garr Lange of Snoqualmie, Sandra Lange of Eugene, Ore., Ron Lange of Snoqualmie and Michele Earley of Kennewick. She will be missed by her nine grandchildren: Renee Trail, RJ Lange, Shawn Lange, Kirra Sharpe, Haley, Joshua and Noah Lange, Ty and Nolan Early. She was preceded in death by her sister Joan Foote and brother Emery Lacrosse Jr. She was a brave soul. There will be a private gathering of the immediate family in Seattle, followed by the spreading of her ashes in Mauna Lani.
Pierson, Glorietta
Friday, 01 Oct 2004
Glorietta Pierson, 84, longtime Oak Harbor resident, passed on Oct. 1, 2004 surrounded by her loving family at Whidbey General, following a lengthy illness. Mrs. Pierson was born on May 22, 1920, in Bremerton, to Herman Nygren and Alma (Nicklason) Nygren. She was raised in Madera, Calif., where she graduated from high school. She attended the San Francisco School of Business where she graduated and later worked as an executive secretary for a local confectioner.
Sept. 7, 1940, Glorietta married Frederick T. Prael in Nevada. She traveled with her husband to his duty stations while he served as an aviator in the U.S. Navy. In 1953 they were reassigned to VP-2 at NAS Whidbey Island with their three children. In Jan. 1954, Glorietta was widowed when Frederick was determined to be missing in action as result of the Korean War.
In 1957, Glorietta married William S. Pierson. During her marriage to William, she had her last two children. While raising her family Glorietta worked for the City of Oak Harbor as the Court Clerk. Glorietta was a gifted piano player as a result of many years of study and the numerous forums in which she played. Additionally, she loved the Pacific Northwest and the life it offered in camping and boating. Glorietta was an avid bridge player and most enjoyed the various bridge clubs of which she was a member. She also gave generously of her time to assisting longtime friends in Oak Harbor throughout their lives.
Glorietta is survived by her husband William Pierson at home; five children, Dr. Frederick Prael of Freeland; Carol Lee (Ray) Martell of Port Angeles; Penny (Lee) Amsler of Redmond, Bill Pierson of Oak Harbor and Randy (Sherri) Pierson of Oak Harbor; ten grandchildren, Kate and Trace Prael, Rayelle Thanheiser, Dana Martell; Kelly, Mitchell and Lisa Amsler; Brooke, Alyssa and Shelby Pierson; stepmother, Bessie Nygren of Madera, Calif.; one sister, Lorraine Freeman of Madera, Calif., and her cousin Edy Eschen of San Leandro Calif.
A private memorial service was held Oct. 6, Pastor Grafton Robinson officiating. Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society or American Heart Association in lieu of flowers.
Bos, Lorraine Muriel
Thursday, 07 Oct 2004
Lorraine Muriel Bos, 79, longtime resident of Oak Harbor, died Oct. 7, 2004, at Home Place.
Mrs. Bos was born in Snoqualmie Falls May 9, 1925, to Hugh William Maginnis and Mabel (Jacobs) Maginnis. She attended grade school at Clear Lake, and attended Bellingham and Arlington schools before graduating from Arlington High School. Lorraine married Charles J. “Chuck” Bos Oct. 1, 1944, in Mount Vernon. They moved to Oak Harbor in 1950. She was a wonderful homemaker, and dedicated to her family. She was also a member of the Hospital Guild and enjoyed golfing.
Lorraine is survived by her husband Chuck, at home; two daughters, Diana Christine “Chris” Kohl and husband Joe of Seattle, Cheri Ann Barrett and husband Mike of Camarillo, Calif.; five grandchildren, Laura Greenberg and husband Scott of Seattle, Tori Souza and husband Jason of Bothell, Patrick Barrett and wife Kristine of Colorado Springs, CO, Amy Dey and husband Matt of Simi Valley, Calif. and Chris Barrett and fiancee Natalie Turner of Manhattan, Kan.; four great-grandchildren, Dylan and Paige Greenberg, Isabel Souza and Kyla Barrett; one brother, Robert Maginnis and wife Harriet of Reno, Nev.; also, numerous other relatives.
A memorial service will be Sunday, Oct. 10, at 2 p.m. at Burley Funeral Chapel. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimers Disease Research Center, Medical Affairs Development, University of Washington, Box 358220, Seattle, WA 98195-8220. Arrangements and cremation under direction of Burley Funeral Chapel.
Wells, Sterling DeLaine
Saturday, 02 Oct 2004
Sterling DeLaine Wells, 76, died Oct. 2, 2004, at his home surrounded by his loving family following an extended illness. He was born May 31, 1928, to Sterling and Madge Wells in Lakin, Kan. Sterling lived in Kansas until he was 17 years old at which time he joined the United States Navy in September of 1945 with Naval retirement in February of 1966.
Sterling was married Sept. 9, 1949, to Patricia Klotz in Seattle. They celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary this September. Whidbey Island became their home in 1957.
While serving in the Navy on Whidbey he also worked at Clint Jenkins garage as a mechanic. Following his retirement from the Navy he continued as a mechanic for 3 years with Trask Construction . From 1968 to 1969 he was employed with the Boeing Company. In 1969 he began working as a heavy duty construction mechanic with NAS Civil Service on Whidbey Island from 1974 to 1982. He then worked in Adak, Alaska, with Civil Service, retiring July of 1989.
Sterling was a life member of the VFW Post 7392, the Fleet Reserve Branch 97, the National Association of Radiation Survivors, (a bomb test that was done on Bikini Atoll of the Marshall Islands), and a life member of the Association of Atomic Veterans.
Sterling is survived by his wife Patricia and four sons; Sterling A. Wells of Tacoma, Lawrence D. Wells of Fallon, Nev., Leslie A. Wells of Oak Harbor and Marcus W. Wells of Leavenworth, and one daughter Shellie A. Wells of Las Vegas, Nev. Eleven grandchildren and two great-granddaughters also survive.
A private family graveside at Maple Leaf Cemetery will be held. Arrangements are entrusted to Burley Funeral Chapel.
Damon, Poff
Saturday, 02 Oct 2004
Damon O. Poff, 84, Oak Harbor, died Oct. 2, 2004.
Damon was born Dec. 18, 1919, in Arkansas, and he migrated to California in 1942. He was a civilian truck driver for the U.S. Air Force during World War II. After the war he became a plumber and worked on new home construction in the 1950’s in Southern California. Upon retirement in 1974, he moved to Whidbey Island, where he drove a school bus for Oak Harbor School District.
He enjoyed life on Whidbey Island and seldom ventured from home. His last days were spent at the Whidbey Island Home Place.
Damon, as a father and friend, will be sorely missed by his family and friends on Whidbey Island.
In keeping with his wishes, no service will be held. Arrangements by Burley Funeral Chapel.
