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DALE COVERSTONE
Dec. 30, 1932 -- June 12, 2003
Dale Coverstone was born in Portland, Ore., on Dec. 20, 1932, and raised in Medford, Ore., graduating from Medford Senior High School in 1950.
Dale served in the Air Force from 1951 to 1954, during which he was primarily stationed as a radar operator in post-World War II Germany.
After his discharge from the Air Force, Dale returned to Oregon to attend college. He was awarded a bachelor of science degree from Oregon State University in 1958. He later returned to college and received a bachelor of landscape architecture (B.L.A.) degree from University of Oregon in 1969.
While attending OSU, Dale met Jane Pattsner of Port Townsend, Wash., whom he married on March 23, 1958.
Dale owned a landscape architecture office in Medford, Ore., for over 25 years, during which he received awards for his designs throughout the area. One of only two landscape architects in Southern Oregon when he began his career, Dale designed many landmark sites. His projects included private homes, commercial buildings, and golf courses.
Through his work, Dale was able to combine his love of plants and nature with an enjoyment of interacting with people as he helped them create a pleasing environment. People appreciated his knowledge and vision, his attention to detail, and the kind and gracious manner he had with all people.
Dale was part of many organizations in Medford and Jacksonville, Ore., his family's home after 1972. He was very involved with the First Presbyterian Churches of Medford and Jacksonville and sang in the choir of each. He was also active with the Airport Commission, Rotary Club and the Jacksonville Planning Commission.
He enjoyed many recreational activities as well, including outdoor recreation, singing in a local barbershop quartet, and coaching little league softball.
In the mid-1980s, Dale undertook a second career and became a financial planner. In 1987, he and his wife moved closer to her birthplace and the open waters of Puget Sound, where Dale was able to pursue a lifelong ambition of learning to sail. He truly loved being on the water and spent as much time on his boat as he could.
They moved first to Mukilteo, Wash., then Port Townsend, where Dale remained active and continued to sing in the Presbyterian churches of each city.
In Port Townsend, Dale became involved with the Ecumenical Christian Helping Hands Organization (ECHHO), helping to provide needed assistive services, medical equipment and companionship to those who were in need and may not have met the criteria for help elsewhere.
Dale's service with ECHHO was only a more-visible example of the values and ideals that he maintained throughout his life. He was known for thinking of others before himself, and for giving of himself before asking of others.
Those whose lives he touched will remember his kindness, his charity, his compassion and his thoughtfulness. His family will always remember his leadership, his generosity, and his love.
We will say he died this year. What we will mean is that we can no longer see him in front of us. We will always be able to see him by looking inward.
Dale Coverstone died of cancer on July 12, 2003. He left his wife and three children, Michael Coverstone of Medford, Ore., Susan Mooney of Beaverton, Ore., and John Coverstone of Shoreview, Minn.
A celebration of his life will be held Saturday, July 19, at 1 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Port Townsend, Wash.
Evelyn S. Byrd
Dec. 13, 1917 -- July 11, 2003
Sequim resident Evelyn S. Byrd died in Lakewood at age 85.
She was born in Didsbury, Alberta, to Ellis and Clara (Thorp) Barnes.
She was a registered nurse with the Public Health Service.
She married Robert I. Byrd in Kettle Falls on Feb. 12, 1983.
Mrs. Byrd is survived by her husband; stepsons Steve Byrd of San Diego and Scott Byrd of Orlando, Fla.; daughter Vicki Watters of Eatonville; stepdaughters and stepsons-in-law Cathy and Richard Barber of Orlando, Fla., and Sandy and Rich Sphuler of Colville; brother Lester Barnes of Coos Bay, Ore.; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Services: Thursday, July 17, 2 p.m., memorial and reception in King's Way Foursquare Church, 1023A Kitchen-Dick Road, Sequim. Pastor Warren Henrickson will officiate. Dryer Mortuary, Tacoma, is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials: Charity of choice.
Ryan William Donahoe
Aug. 30, 1983 -- July 14, 2003
Former Port Angeles resident Ryan William Donahoe of Bellevue died in Seattle of septic shock. He was 19.
Born in Redmond to William M. and Marie C. (Thomas) Donahoe, he attended Port Angeles High School and Interlake High School in Bellevue.
He was a member of Westminster Chapel, and was employed in the restaurant industry.
He is survived by his father of Sequim; and mother, sister Michaela M. Donahoe and grandmother June Thomas, all of Bellevue.
Services: Friday, July 18, at 2:30 p.m., service in Green Funeral Home, 1215 145th Place, Bellevue, WA.
Ted R. Edgmon
Oct. 2, 1951 -- July 12, 2003
Port Angeles resident Ted R. Edgmon died of cancer at age 51.
He was born in Barstow, Calif., to George G. and Mary Jo (Dikes) Edgmon.
He married Jessica A. Murchall in Desert Hot Springs, Calif. on May 16, 1969.
Mr. Edgmon was a supervisor at Mission Springs Water for 22 years.
He was a member of Port Angeles Moose Lodge, a charter member of Elks Lodge No. 2639 in Desert Hot Springs, and a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association.
Survivors include wife of Port Angeles; daughters Christina Peterson of Henderson, Nev., and Jennifer Ellwood of Chuqiak, Alaska; father George G. Edgmon of Desert Hot Springs; brother Don Edgmon of Port Angeles; sisters Wanda Flora of Renton and Sandra Haggerty of Sheridan, Wyo.; and five grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his mother.
Services: Private. Drennan-Ford Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials: Hospice of Clallam County, P.O. Box 2014, Port Angeles, WA 98362.
Aileen Feil
Oct. 13, 1914 -- July 11, 2003
Sequim resident Aileen Feil died in Port Angeles at age 88.
She was born to Otto and Alvira (Hoksell) Pulkinen in Negaunee, Mich.
She married Frederick Thomas Feil on Aug. 27, 1936, in Negaunee.
Mrs. Feil worked as a business manager at Joliet, Ill. before retiring to Sequim.
She enjoyed swimming, fishing, crabbing and square dancing.
Mrs. Feil belonged to the Clallam County Museum and the Sequim Museum and Arts Center.
Survivors include son and daughter-in-law Michael R. and Jackie McConnell Feil of Asotin; daughter and son-in-law Virginia and Donald Alexander of Sequim; brother Harvey Pulkinen of Michigan; sister Agnes Pulkinen-Luck of Florida; four grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband on Feb. 22, 2002, and by brothers Dempsy Pulkinen and Chitz Pulkinen.
Services: None. Drennan-Ford Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials: Trinity United Methodist Church, Sound System Fund, P.O. Box 3697, Sequim WA 98382; or Asotin United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, 313 Second St., Asotin, WA 99402.
Harry Frymire
Dec. 4, 1921 -- July 12, 2003
Harry Frymire of Port Angeles died in Cheyenne, Wyo., at age 81.
He was born in Waukena, Calif., to Walter Clinton and Elizabeth Ethel (Book) Frymire, and grew up in Klamath Falls, Ore., where he graduated from high school in 1940.
During World War II, he served in the Army Air Corps in the South Pacific and Japan in 1942-45.
Mr. Frymire married Levetta Lee Canfield in Reseda, Calif., on May 31, 1944.
In 1959, the Frymires came to Port Angeles, where he was a machinist for ITT Rayonier. He retired Jan. 1, 1983.
He was a member of Apostolic Faith Church.
Survivors include his wife and daughter Elaine Jacobs, both of Port Angeles; sons H. Lee Frymire of Seabeck, Al Frymire of Longmont, Colo., and Norman Frymire of Oregon City, Ore.; brother Roy Frymire and sisters Mildred Nelson and Hazel Wilson, all of Portland Ore.; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by brothers Homer and Ralph Frymire; and sisters Dorothy Hatfield, Mary Carver and Ella Green.
Services: Friday, July 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., visitation in Drennan-Ford Funeral Home, 260 Monroe Road, Port Angeles, immediately preceding the funeral. The Revs. Larry Friesen and Howard Wilson will officiate. Burial will be in Mount Angeles Memorial Park, Monroe Road and U.S. Highway 101, Port Angeles.
Memorials: Apostolic Faith Church Missionary Fund, P.O. Box 9, Port Angeles, WA 98362.
Eileen Katheryn Dittmer Nielsen
Aug. 31, 1916 -- July 9, 2003
Sequim resident Eileen Katheryn Dittmer Nielsen died at age 86.
She was born in Salt Lake City, the eldest daughter of Reinholdt Herman and Catharina (Noordhoff) Dittmer.
On June 14, 1933, she married Nels Elias Nielsen, known as ``Smokey" of ``Smokey and the Utah Buckaroos," a KLS radio performer in the 1930s.
Mrs. Nielsen lived most of her life in Salt Lake City and Southern California. She moved to Sequim four years ago.
She is survived by sons Nels Jr. of Orem, Utah, and Monty of Los Angeles; sons and daughters-in-law David and LaRue Nielsen of Prescott, Ariz., and Steven and Denise Nielsen of Sequim; daughters and sons-in-law Patti and Chris Poe of Los Angeles, and Katheryn Jeanette and Travis of Alta Loma, Calif.; brother and sister-in-law William and Gayle Dittmer, as well as sisters and brothers-in-law Kathleen and George Lyon and Dorothy and Paul Dille and sister Lorraine Jolley, all of Salt Lake City; sister-in-law Beda Dittmer of Los Angeles; 21 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.
Her husband died in 1977. She was also preceded in death by son Gary and daughter Shirley.
Services: Saturday, July 19, 10 a.m. to noon, visitation in Larken Mortuary, 260 E. South Temple St., Salt Lake City, with interment following at 1 p.m. in Elysian Gardens, Salt Lake City.
Dorothy Maxine Jackson Sanders
July 30, 1921 -- July 14, 2003
Port Angeles resident Dorothy Maxine Jackson Sanders died in Sequim at age 81.
She was born in Snohomish to William Stockett and Mamie Fairchild (Crossman) West .
She graduated from South Kitsap High School in 1940.
She married Emery Charles Jackson on Nov. 3, 1940 in Shelton.
The couple lived in Clallam Bay in 1943-58, then moved to Port Angeles, where Mr. Jackson died in 1964.
She married Thomas William Sanders in Port Angeles on Feb. 18, 1966. He died Sept. 13, 1974.
Mrs. Sanders was a homemaker who enjoyed sewing and crocheting as well as reading and women's Bible study.
She was a member of Fairview Bible Church and Fairview Grange, and a former member of the Presbyterian Church in Clallam Bay and Free Methodist Church and First Church of the Nazarene, both in Port Angeles.
She is survived by sons Gerald E. Jackson of Sequim and Clyde L. and Glenn M. Jackson, both of Port Orchard; daughters Maxine D. King and Margaret E. Hooper, both of Port Angeles, and Merry C. Olson of Sumner; sister Theda M. Jackson of Shelton; 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Sanders was preceded in death by brother William Adair West and grandson Daniel Thomas Gahimer.
Services: Thursday, July 17, 2:30 p.m., memorial in Fairview Bible Church, 385 O'Brien Road, Port Angeles. Pastor Jack Klapp will officiate. Saturday, July 26, at 11 a.m., burial
in Shelton Memorial Cemetery, Shelton. Harper-Ridgeview Funeral Chapel, Port Angeles, is in charge of arrangements.
DELMORE (DEL) LESLIE HUGGINS
May 26, 1915 -- July 11, 2003
Born on May 26, 1915, in Grants Pass, Ore., to May Evans and Theron Huggins. Del passed away on July 11, 2003, as a result of a tractor accident. He was 88 years old.
As a young boy, he lived with his parents on a wheat farm in Alberta, Canada. Later, while attending grade school, he lived on a chicken farm in Clearlake, Wash. He graduated from high school in Sedro-Wooley, Wash.
He married Muriel Coward on Nov. 2, 1935. They had a son, Jerold Delmore, who preceded Del's death, and a daughter, Judith Huggins Hall, who resides in Forks.
There were nine grandchildren, one of whom preceded him in death, and 15 great-grandchildren.
The Huggins family moved to Forks in September 1941. Del worked as a logger for various logging companies.
In 1948, Del and Muriel purchased a five-and-dime store, where Muriel had been employed as a store clerk. Del continued work in the woods for a few more years while Muriel took care of the store.
Their store now houses a Mexican mercantile in the Odd Fellows building.
A vacant lot was later purchased at the corner of Highway 101 and East Division Street. The building was built by Del. The five-and-dime was moved into the building during the summer of 1954, and the U.S. Post Office occupied part of the rear of it. The new business sold shoes, clothing, toys, housewares and hardware. It is now known as The Huggins Building and is occupied by Chinook Pharmacy.
Christmas was a very special time for Del and Muriel, as well as much of the town. Every year, Santa was flown into the Forks airport, and he was escorted by one of the Forks Fire Department trucks to the Forks Department and Variety Store.
Every year, Del greeted Santa at the store entrance, and escorted him into the store, where dozens and dozens of children were waiting to sit on Santa's lap.
Both Del and Muriel worked hard every day to make their new business a success, and successful it was.
In 1958, Del built a new home on East Division, where they had earlier purchased several acres of farmland. The farm was named Mur-Del Acres after the two of them.
In the mid 1960s, property was purchased on Spartan Avenue, and Del began the construction of another building. The U.S. Post Office was moved into the new structure, from the back of the Huggins Building, where it remains today.
Del was a self-taught carpenter, and everything he built was built to last.
Del loved to fish and hunt, and he went on several safaris out of the country. He was a pilot who owned his own plane, and he was a commercial fisherman for several years.
On Jan. 1, 1974, Del and Muriel, after selling their store business, retired to the farm, where Del continued doing the things he loved most. These things were farming and raising cattle, hunting and fishing, and enjoying time with his grandchildren.
He was a teacher, scholar, father and friend to all of his family, and all who knew him respected him.
At Del's request, there was cremation.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday, July 19, at 1 p.m. in the Congregational Church Fellowship Hall in Forks.
Arrangements entrusted to Harper-Ridgeview Funeral Chapel, Port Angeles, Wash.
