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Suzanne Irene Spangler
Suzanne Irene Spangler passed away May 26, 2001, in Seattle, Wash. She was 54.
She will be missed by her brother, John Spangler; sister, Paula Spangler; niece, Jennifer Beck; nephew, Christopher Spangler; and aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.
She worked for many years as a manager of the Canal Restaurant in Ballard. She spent her early childhood in Friday Harbor, Wash.
Memorial service is Saturday, June 16, 2001, 1 p.m., in Wiggen & Sons Funeral Home, 2003 N.W. 57th St., Seattle. Reception to follow. Remembrances are suggested to your favorite charity.
Pilot, machinist Dick Laursen dies
Shaw Island Correspondent
Growing old is a blessing and a curse - a blessing if you have your health and your loved ones about you in your golden years, but a curse as you watch your friends of many years pass away before you, leaving you to grieve.
Such was the case March 2 on Shaw Island when, in my capacity as a special Sheriff's deputy, I was sent to the Richard Laursen residence to investigate the unexpected death of my old friend, Dick Laursen.
My wife Lotte and I have known Dick for more than 40 years and were very close to him and his first wife, Harriet.
The four of us were in Paine Field Squadron of Civil Air Patrol and active in Washington Wing activities. Dick and I flew on many searches together, sometimes in our Luscombe and at other times in a Civil Air Patrol aircraft, such as a Stinson L-5.
For many years, Dick had a WWII twin-engine U-C 78 - dubbed the "Bamboo Bomber" by the military. Unfortunately, that plane was lost a few years ago in a hangar fire at the Arlington airport. He last had a four-place Aero Commander.
When we first met them, they had seven children and were members of the Green Lake Methodist Church a few blocks from our home on Green Lake in Seattle.
Before World War II, Dick was working at Boeing in the tool and die shop. He and Harriet were married while he was there and in 1940 they had their first son, Richard Gene Laursen. Then in 1942 a second son, Gary, was born. A daughter, Jane (Aanrud), came along in 1946.
A few years after the war, Dick quit Boeing to start up his own cabinet shop, making and installing church furniture and custom cabinetry for homes. He called the company "Naturwood Cabinets."
Starting in the Fremont District, he later moved to Westlake, and eventually located in Ballard near the ship canal.
In 1947, another daughter, Anne (Rockholt) came along, then in 1950 another son, Del, was born, then came John in 1953. In 1955, their last daughter was born, Laurie Laursen-Hinkley.
Around 1953, they learned of a 10-acre place to be had on Shaw Island. They came up to take a look at it and fell in love with the place and bought it. There was a small house (shack) on the place that for years was used to house the family when they came up for summers and weekends.
After having been involved with airplanes for most of his life, it figured that maybe his boys might follow in his footsteps.
Tragedy struck in 1968 when their son Richard was killed in an airplane crash in inclement weather while returning from a flight to eastern Washington. He was buried here on Shaw Island in our small cemetery.
A couple of years later, in September 1970, after more than 27 years of marriage, Dick and Harriet split up, dividing the Shaw Island property down the middle.
In 1977, Dick married Donna Marie Raplee and, in 1981, he and "Rap" had a son, Richard Carl Laursen, commonly known as Rick.
They have had their home and shop here since 1992, when he closed his shop in Ballard and moved his machinery and tools to a shop on Shaw to continue making custom cabinets.
Active in the group that regularly meets at the Shaw Island Community Building for church services, Dick was always cheerful and helpful to his many friends on the islands. Personally, I don't know what I'm going to do without his help in the ongoing construction of our home.
Dick was also active in the San Juan County Republican Party and for years was the elected Republican committeeman.
Born in Tacoma on July 16, 1920, he attended schools in Tacoma and the University of Washington.
At the time of his passing, Dick was 80.
An interment and private ceremony is planned for March 10 at Shaw Island Cemetery, followed by a public Celebration of Life at the Community Building at 3 p.m.
Deputies, Lopez mourn Mark Felber
By Scott Rasmussen
Flags flew at half-staff March 5 for San Juan County Sheriff's Deputy Mark Felber.
Felber died in his patrol car at 6:58 p.m. March 3 after suffering a heart attack outside Islandale Market on Lopez Island. He was 50.
At the request of Sheriff Bill Cumming, flags at the courthouse were lowered in Felber's honor.
Cumming, sheriff for 15 years, said Felber is the first on-duty deputy to die since he became sheriff.
Felber radioed for medical assistance from the grocery store parking lot complaining of severe chest pain, Cumming said. Paramedics and a local doctor were unable to revive Felber despite CPR efforts and quick response to the emergency, he said.
"This truly is sad for us all," Cumming said. "Law enforcement is like a family. The situations we face are so unique it binds us together in a special way, especially in a small department."
Felber joined the Sheriff's Department in 1992 after he moved from San Francisco, Calif., following 10 years on the city police force. He graduated from Los Gatos High School in 1968.
Felber chose Lopez Island for a new home and a change of pace. And he found love between its shores. He met Carina. The couple married and had two children, 6-year-old Logan and 4-year-old Fiora.
"Like this entire community, he was totally in love with those two little babies," said Mike Jennings, county juvenile parole officer on Lopez.
Professionally, he and Felber had frequent contact and developed a friendship, Jennings said.
"He certainly will be missed," Jennings said.
As deputy sheriff, Felber participated in criminal investigations, traffic patrol and search-and-rescue. Cumming said Felber and the Lopez community were a perfect fit.
"I remember Mark saying once that he felt like a small-town cop in the big city while walking the neighborhood beats in San Francisco," he said.
Felber cultivated an appreciation of theater, opera and the classics in San Francisco. His quiet and reserved nature belied an extended knowledge and affection for the arts, colleagues said.
"He was a walking and talking encyclopedia of the arts," Jennings said. "He was a man of great depth but not at a want to flaunt it unless he got to know you."
At the thought of Felber's love for the arts and the opera, Cumming beamed. "Those who came in contact with him knew that they were in the presence of a man of culture," he said.
Memorial service plans are yet undetermined by Felber's relatives. The police officers guild is expected to make donations to his family or possibly set up a fund in Felber's name, Cumming said.
Felber is survived by his wife and children, his father on Orcas Island, a brother on Lopez Island, and his mother who lives on Vancouver Island.
Virginia E. Glenn
Former Orcas Island resident Virginia E. Glenn passed away March 2, 2001, in Bothell. She was 86.
She was born June 22, 1914 in Seattle, the daughter of Robert and Laura (Balthis) Jarvis.
Virginia was a University of Washington graduate who lived in Kirkland for about 27 years before moving to Orcas Island, where she lived for 25 years. Virginia spent the past five years in Bothell.
She will truly be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Virginia is survived by her husband, George R. Glenn; sons, Steven Glenn and his wife Joyce, and Christopher Glenn and his wife Dorothy; daughters, Judith Hoyman and her husband Richard, and Laura Wagstaffe and her husband Robert; 14 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Memorial service is March 10, 2 p.m., in the Bothell Funeral Home, 18224 103rd Ave. N.E., Bothell.
Remembrances may be made to the Alzheimer's Treatment and Research Center, (800) 229-2872.
Arrangements by Bothell Funeral Home.
Barbara Jean Kreider
Barbara Jean Kreider of Carlton, died in her home March 1, 2001. She was 72.
She was born Nov. 17, 1928 in Juanita, Wash. (now Kirkland) to Hazel (Hampton) and William Trask.
Barbara was raised in Juanita and attended Lake Washington High School. She married James Kreider June 5, 1947 in Redmond, Wash. She worked for West Coast Telephone Co. and as a lab technician in several Kirkland-area dental offices. Their son, Stephen, was born in 1951.
The family moved to Carlton in 1975, and together built and operated the Country Town Motel in Carlton. In May 2000, they opened Barb's Country Town Cafe next to the motel, fulfilling one of Barbara's lifelong dreams.
Barbara, who loved flowers and home decorating, also enjoyed camping, fishing and boating with her family. They had many adventures together, including flying private planes, and traveling to Lopez and Center Islands for recreation and construction work.
Together they built boats and cabins, and once put an 18-foot boat they built into the Columbia River at Coulee Dam, traveling all the way up to Upper Arrow Lake in Canada, before there were any dams.
Barbara was a member of the Eagles Auxiliary, and attended the United Methodist Church in Pateros. She will be remembered as a very warm and loving person, who always had time for everyone.
She is survived by her husband James, at home; and her son Stephen and his wife Sandy in Carlton.
Service is March 8 at 1 p.m. in the United Methodist Church in Pateros. Graveside services will follow at Beaver Creek Cemetery
in Twisp, after which there will be a potluck at Barb's Country Town Cafe in Carlton.
Flowers may be sent to Barnes Chapel, 2547 Elmway, Okanogan.
Patricia Ann (Pat) Nash
Patricia Ann (Pat) Nash passed away unexpectedly at Island Hospital in Anacortes on Sept. 7, 2001. She was 73.
Pat was born Oct. 16, 1927, the eldest daughter of John K. and Edna P. Nash. She graduated from Friday Harbor High School and settled for a time on the mainland. She was an operator services supervisor for Pacific Northwest Bell. She returned to Friday Harbor several years after her retirement.
Pat was a lifelong fisherman and kept a boat at Snug Harbor. She spent her last few days salmon and trout fishing and enjoying the beaches she had walked for more than 70 years. Pat was also a wildlife and nature enthusiast. She could often be found eagle watching or agate hunting.
Pat was a dedicated volunteer for the San Juan Community Theatre and the San Juan Historical Society. She had an amazing memory and was a valuable resource for island history.
She is survived by her sister, Nancy (Nash) Hansen, of Maple Valley, Wash.; her brother, Robert Nash, of Pueblo West, Colo., and Friday Harbor, Wash.; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She touched many lives and will be sorely missed by family and friends alike.
Graveside service was 1 p.m., Sept. 15, at Valley Cemetery. A reception followed at 510 Marble St., Friday Harbor.
Memorials can be made to the San Juan Community Theatre and the San Juan Historical Society.
Edna Reddick
Edna Reddick, an Orcas Island pioneer, passed away on Sept. 21, 2001. She was 88.
She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Art; son, Gary; daughter, Barbara Syre (Dick); grandsons, Brett and Donald Reddick, Gregory and David Dick; granddaughter, Brenda Hayashi; eight great-grandchildren; sisters, Nellie King and Irene Vandersluys; sister-in-law, Madeline Haffey; daughter-in-law, Patricia Reddick; along with numerous great-grandchildren, nephews and nieces and many, many good friends.
Edna was born in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, and moved with her family to Crane Island in 1918 where she lived until after her high school graduation from Orcas High School. Edna and her sisters rowed daily across Pole Pass to catch the school bus near Deer Harbor to school at Eastsound.
Edna and her husband Art operated a telephone company on Orcas Island. In its early years Edna operated the telephone switchboard while Art did telephone repairs.
In later years Edna and Art moved to Richmond Beach where Edna was active in church groups and worked with the local water district while raising her two children. She and Art later moved to Edmonds where she developed her talents, including flower arranging and oil painting.
Edna was a wonderful wife and mother. She will be missed by all who loved her so dearly.
Memorial service is Saturday, Sept. 29, 2001, 2 p.m., in the Richmond Beach Congregational Church, 1512 N.W. 196th, Shoreline, Wash. In lieu of flowers, remembrances can be made to a favorite charity.
Pearl Marie Hotson
Pearl Marie Hotson, a resident of Sedro-Woolley, Wash., since 1952, passed away Sept. 21, 2001 in the Life Care Center of Skagit Valley. She was 77.
She was born June 1, 1924, on Orcas Island to Raymond and Tillie Brock Pinneo. Pearl was raised on Orcas Island and attended school there, graduating from Orcas High School in 1942.
On Aug. 26, 1950, Pearl was married to Jim Hotson in Mount Vernon, Wash. In 1952, they moved to Sedro-Woolley and in 1955 she began working as a LPN at Northern State Hospital till its closing. She then provided home health care until she retired.
Pearl was a long-time member of the Samish Grange and at one time served as sergeant at arms for the Grange. She was also a member of Trinity United Presbyterian Church.
She enjoyed dancing, playing golf, playing cards and spending time with family and friends. Traveling was another hobby Pearl enjoyed. She took trips to Hawaii, Arizona and Tennessee with her husband and other family members. After the death of her husband Jim on Feb. 17, 1992, she traveled abroad, with trips to London and Ireland.
Survivors include sons, Mike Hotson of Sedro-Woolley, Wash., and Gene Fisher of Lynnwood, Wash.; sisters, Doris Fenimore of Mount Vernon, Betty Bartel of Shelton and Phyllis Bartel of Kirkland; brothers, Fred and his wife Edna Pinneo of Creswell, Ore., and Lloyd and his wife Adele Pinneo of Orcas Island.
Pearl is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, her brother Raymond Pinneo Jr., killed during World War II, and her son Dennis Fisher.
Memorial service is Saturday, Sept. 29, 2001, 11 a.m., in Trinity United Presbyterian Church, 10217 Collins Road, Sedro-Woolley, Wash., with Pastor Wendy Tingley officiating. A reception will follow at the church.
Inurnment will be at Grandview Cemetery in Anacortes, Wash.
Memorials are suggested to the Sept. 11 Telethon Fund, P.O. Box 203103, Houston, TX 77216. All money from this fund goes toward the families of victims of the Sept. 11 terrorist attack on America.
Arrangements and services under the care of Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Woolley.
