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Leonard P. Vidger
Leonard P. Vidger, 83 died on Saturday in Seattle of a brief illness.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 31 at Alderwood Community Church.
Dr. Vidger grew up in Hawley, MN. He received a bachelor's degree in business from Seattle Pacific University in 1948, and a PhD from the School of Business at the University of Washington in 1960. His education was interrupted by active service in the Navy during World War II and the Korean conflict. He moved to Edmonds in 1989.
He retired as Professor Emeritus in the School of Business at San Francisco State University, where he was a faculty member from 1958 to 1990. He authored books and articles on land economics and finance.
Dr. Vidger retired as a Captain in the US Navy, where he served in active and reserve duty for 37 years.
He married Alice Esther Lorentzen at Emanuel Bible Church in Seattle in 1949.
Survivors include his wife Alice; his daughter Karen Mae Teel of Harrington, WA; his son, Dr. Donald Leonard Vidger of Seattle; his brother Harry Vidger of Fargo, ND; and six grandchildren.
Interment will be at Tahoma National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be given to the Alderwood Manor Community Church, 3403 Alderwood Mall Blvd, Lynnwood, WA 98036 or to the Seattle Pacific University School of Business, Seattle, WA 98119.
Beck's Funeral Home, Edmonds.
Linda Ann Jacobsen
Former Seattle resident Linda Ann Jacobsen, 56, died at her home in Anchorage, AK from breast cancer on Wednesday, May 21, 2003. Her family was with her. Linda was born in Seattle on October 3, 1946, and was a graduate of Roosevelt High School and Seattle University.
Linda worked for many years as an elementary school teacher in the Seattle area. She came to Anchorage with her family in 1993 and worked as a substitute teacher in several Anchorage elementary schools.
Her main interest was her family, and she was very proud and supportive of her children. She will be greatly missed by her family and many friends.
Linda is survived by her husband Art, son Jeff, and daughter Maggie. Also her brother and sister-in-law Don and Glenna Timmerman, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Peter and Debbie Jacobsen, nephew Seth Timmerman, nieces Keri Timmerman, Kristen Johnson, and Megan Jacobsen.
A memorial service will be held at noon on Saturday, May 31st, at Evergreen-Washelli, 11111 Aurora Avenue North, Seattle.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society.
Margaret A. Bennett
Margaret A. Bennett, age 72, of Lynnwood died May 26, 2003 at her home.
Marge was born on February 5, 1931 in Lacey, WA. She was raised in the Ballard area of Seattle (with surviving siblings, Floyd "Butchie" and Sandy). She married Dickson John Bennett in 1951. They went on to travel extensively in Europe and Asia while serving in the military. They returned to Seattle where they made their home and raised their three children, Michael, Cindy and Kathy. Later she became a registered nurse and practiced her profession for 30 years. Her enjoyment came from spending time with her seven grandchilden, patronage of the arts, and golfing with her best friends.
The inurnment service will be at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, June 6, 2003 at Tahoma National Cemetery
- 18600 SE 240th St. Kent, WA 98042.
Phyllis G. Severson
Phyllis G. Severson, 81, of Everett, died May 28, 2003.
She was born August 15, 1921 in Stanley, North Dakota. Phyllis served in the US Navy during WWII, and has resided in the Everett area for 36 years.
Phyllis is survived by her husband of 39 years, Duane "Fred" Severson; daughters, Daphne (Robert) Ward of New Brunswick, and Shelly Dart of Everett; son, Gregory Dart of Seattle; step-daughter, Darley K. (Sid) Williams of Minot, North Dakota; eight grandsons; and ten great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by son, Bradford J. Dart in 1976; her sister; and two brothers.
Graveside Service will be held Tuesday, June 3, 2003 at 11:00am at Cypress Lawn Memorial Park.
Visitation will be Monday, June 2nd from 10:00am-5:00pm.
Mark W. Hovland
Mark W. Hovland, 48, died at his home in Mountlake Terrace on May 26, 2003.
He was born on August 13, 1954 in Spokane. Mark attended Meadowdale High School but transferred to Ephrata High School in his Senior year, graduating in 1972. He later served in the U.S. Army. Most recently, he worked for the Sears Auto Center.
He is survived by his special friend, Laura Austin, and her daughter, Andrea; brothers, Rob (Laura) of Spokane and Greg (Cheryl) Hovland of East Wenatchee; nephew, Randy; nieces, Lynette and Chelsey; as well as his aunts, cousins and many friends.
Service arrangements pending.
The family suggests memorials to Hospice of Snohomish County.
Arrangements, Beck's Funeral Home, Edmonds, 425-771-1234.
Mary A. Stucky
Mary passed on at the age of 91, Sunday May 25, 2003 at Regency Care Center in Monroe.
Graveside services at IOOF Cemetery, Monroe , Saturday May 31st at 1:00 pm
Arrangements by Purdy & Kerr of Monroe.
Michael Joseph Bobin
April 27, 1912 - May 23, 2003
Michael Bobin was a life-time resident of the Pacific Northwest, born in Aberdeen and raised and educated in Ballard. He began his working years in the timber industry and later years in building and development.
Michael served in the U.S. Marine Corp during World War II. He married Mildred Decker in 1932 and they celebrated 60 years of life together before her death in 1993.
His life's focus was his work and family, leaving a son, Michael Bobin and his wife Janet; and daughter, Carol Moore and her husband Val. He is also survived by six adored grandchildren; and nine great-grand children.
A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2003, 10:00am at Holyrood Cemetery, Shoreline.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the charity of your choice.
Arrangements Beck's Funeral Home, Edmonds.
Mildred "Millie" A. Hardy
Mildred "Millie" A. Hardy, 70, passed away at her daughter's home in Lynnwood early in the morning on May 23, 2003.
Survivors include her three brothers, Robert "Bob" Cooper, Edward "Buddy" Cooper and Harold "Dale" Cooper; two sisters, Norma Jean Ellis and Alice Williams; Mildred's three children and their spouses, Vickie and Mike Benavides of West Point, NE, Alvin and Debbie Morgan of Sedro Wooley, WA and Diane "DeDe" and Jesse Rodriguez of Lynnwood; seven grandchildren, Elona Rodriguez, Deana Roney and Erin Rodriguez of Lynnwood, Michael Benavides, Jr. and Jesse Benavides of West Point, NE, Terriann Morgan and Scott Morgan of Sedro Wooley; and seven great-grandchildren, Kelsey Howatt, Zachary Rodriguez, Ashley Yates, Jesse Jones, Jillian Roney and Caleb Howatt.
Mildred has joined her fifth-born great-grandchild, Madeline Howatt, who passed in June 2002.
Mildred was a foster parent for numerous children over 12 years who all knew her as "grandma," later she chose to care for the elderly. Mildred had many friends and touched the hearts of everyone who knew her. She will be missed dearly.
Memorial service Saturday, May 31, 2003 at 12:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Purdy & Walters at Floral Hills, 409 Filbert Road, Lynnwood, 425-672-1800.
Richard Sorensen
Richard Mariner Sorensen, 82, passed away May 22, 2003 after a short illness.
Richard was born October 17, 1920 in Kanaraville, Utah.
He is survived by his wife, Luella of 62 years; children, Gerald (Suzi) of Palm Desert, Dave (Joanne) of Waikoloa, HI, Jeanette (Bill) of Manson, Loretta of Edmonds, and Wendell (Deny) of Wassilla, AK; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Richard was one of six children and is survived by his two brothers, Othel and Norman.
Richard was a home builder and raised his family in the Bothell area. Rich and Luella later moved to Whidbey Island where they lived for 23 years before returning to Bothell.
A Memorial Service was held on Wednesday, May 28, 2003 at 1:00pm at the Bothell United Methodist Church.
Contributions may be made in Richard's name to the charity of your choice.
Robert (Bob) Clemans
On May 17, 2003, Robert (Bob) Clemans went to be with the Lord after a long and hard fought battle with dialysis and cancer.
A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, May 31, 2003 at 1:00pm at the Camano Chapel, 867 S. West Camano Drive, Camano Island, WA.
Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood, WA.
Robert Heinemann
Robert B. Heinemann, 79, of Edmonds, formerly of Federal Way and Mukilteo, died Saturday, May 24th, 2003, of kidney failure at Evergreen Hospice Center in Kirkland. He died as he lived, on his own terms with quiet dignity and respect. His loving family was at his side and will miss him tremendously.
Bob was the fourth of five children born to and raised by Henry and Katherine Heinemann in Ritzville, Washington. He graduated from Ritzville High School in 1942. In 1944, Robert joined the Air Force, which marked the beginning of his lifelong passion with flight and aeronautics. A decorated World War II veteran, Bob was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and Purple Heart for his courageous efforts of "Operation Varsity" in Germany. After the war, he studied mechanical engineering at the University of Washington. In 1949, Bob met and married his life love and partner, June Buswell. They raised three children; Eric, Julie & Jeff. Every day of their lives together, Bob was a kind, caring husband and father.
Bob joined The Boeing Company in 1951. He approached each day with the commitment and dedication he gave all things that mattered to him. Bob retired after 36 years, in 1987.
June retired in 1987 as well and they traveled much of the time. Their retirement years were as rich as the ones that preceded them, filled with those things that give life meaning. They joined the faithful, vocal, fans at all of their grandchildren's' many sporting events. Bob defined the word "grandpa." His unwavering support of each of his grandkids was as integral to them as it was to his children.
Always an engineer, he tried for years to outwit the squirrels and mountain beavers in their Mukilteo backyard. He continued to fly, towing gliders as a hobby, until heart surgery in 1995 prevented it. Bob enjoyed golfing, fishing and hunting. By nature outgoing, Bob had a great sense of humor and was a gifted listener. People loved to talk to him, sensing his genuine interest in what they might have to say. His poker group of 50 years still meets monthly (although they don't stay out as late or smoke cigars). Bob generously volunteered at the Carol Rowe Memorial Food Bank at the Edmonds United Methodist Church.
Bob is survived by his devoted wife of 54 years, June; and their children Eric (Jan) Heinemann, Julie (Steve) Frank and Jeff (Kim) Heinemann. He leaves 11 grandchildren; Brett (Stacy), Todd, Kyle, Heidi (Sean), Melanie, Lori, Brian, Chad (Michelle), Kent, Garrett and Gavin. He also is survived by a brother, Richard, of Rosalia; a sister, June O'Neal, of Silverdale; and numerous nephews and nieces.
Services will be held at the Edmonds United Methodist Church at 828 Caspers Street in Edmonds on Monday, June 2nd, at 1:00, with a reception there immediately following. Interment will be at a later date at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to either the Edmonds United Methodist Church Food Bank, 828 Caspers Street, Edmonds WA 98020; or Evergreen Hospice Center, 12822 124th Lane NE, Kirkland WA 98034.
The family would like to thank the remarkable staff at both the Puget Sound Kidney Center in Mountlake Terrace and the Evergreen Hospice Center in Kirkland for their gentle, sensitive care.
When hugging goodbye, Bob often jokingly said, "Glad you could see me." To our husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend .... "We are glad we could see you, too. Thank you."
Roland Henry "Rollie" Gaines
Roland Henry "Rollie" Gaines, 86, a longtime Sedro Woolley resident passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2003 at the Sehome Park Care Center in Bellingham.
He was born on August 22, 1916 in Blackduck, Minnesota, the oldest of twelve children of James & Gwendolyn (Feenendahl) Gaines. Rollie was raised and attended school in Minnesota until at age 17, he came to Everett by "riding the rails". He then went to Los Angeles to aircraft mechanic school and worked as an airplane mechanic in San Diego and in Seattle for Boeing.
He was united in marriage to Mildred Pillsbury on August 14, 1942 in Everett.
After serving in the U.S. Army during World War II he returned to Everett, where he worked for the Scott Paper Co.
He later owned a sawmill near Oso, and in 1956 moved to Sedro Woolley to assume ownership of the Sedro Woolley Bowling Center. Rollie was a successful and well-liked businessman in Sedro-Woolley for over 25 years. He was active in community affairs, serving as President of the Sedro-Woolley Chamber of Commerce and held membership in the American Legion and the Fraternal, Order of Eagles.
Rollie was preceded in death by; parents, Jim & Gwendolyn; brothers, Jim and Ted; sisters, Lorena, Clara, Blanche, and Betty.
He is survived by his wife of nearly 61 years, Mildred, at the family home in Sedro Woolley; 2 daughters, Lynn Metcalf of Port Orchard WA, Kathie Westerfield of la Quinta, CA; 2 sons, Steven Gaines and his wife Laurice of Alger, David Gaines of Sedro-Woolley; 7 grandchildren, Cinda Metcalf of Sedro-Woolley, Susan Slotemaker and husband Derek, Scott Metcalf and wife Kim, Andrea Lemos and husband Ryan, all of Burlington, Melissa Gaines and Chip Westerfield of Bellingham and Sean Westerfield and wife Karin of Everett. 2 brothers, Al Gaines of Everett, Gary Gaines and wife Marge of Marysville; sister, Jean Brady and husband Ken of Woodinville; l5 great-grandchildren; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Special thanks are extended by the family to the staff of Sehome Care Park Center in Bellingham for their excellent and dedicated service over the past year and a half.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2003, at 3:00 PM at Lemley Chapel in Sedro-Woolley. Reverend Mark Gaines officiating. A life celebration and fellowship will follow at the Sedro-Woolley Eagles Hall. Cremation and services under direction of Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Woolley. Share thoughts and memories of Rollie and sign the online guest at www.lemleychapel.com
Roman Joseph Gacke
Roman Joseph Gacke, 83, of Everett, passed away on May 28, 2003.
Services have been entrusted to Purdy & Walters with Cassidy Funeral Home and are pending at this time.
Warren Dale King, Sr.
Warren Dale King, Sr., 76, left this world with his loving family by his side, on May 25, 2003, after an extended illness.
He was born in San Bernardino, CA, on June 19, 1926, and attended school in Redlands, CA. In July, 1943, he joined the Coast Guard, serving on the San Pedro PF37 in the South Pacific. The ship returned to Seattle in 1945 on it's way to Alaska to be decommissioned. On May 5, 1945, he went skating at the Everett skating rink where he met the girl who became his wife, Edith. They married on June 5, 1945 and had almost 58 years of marriage. He was so proud of this, he told everyone who would listen. Their first home was at a lighthouse in California. He was discharged from the Coast Guard in 1946. They returned to Everett, where they have resided ever since.
Warren worked as a pipe fitter for Scott Paper Co. for 20 1/2 years. He then became the Plant Manager for the Department of Corrections in Arlington for 15 years. He retired in 1982 to a life of golf, fishing, traveling, and "Honey Do's".
He is a past president of Everett Eagles #13, a lifetime member of the VFW #2100, and a member of the P.F.R.A., a Frigate reunion group. He was a member of Memorial Community Chapel.
Warren is survived by; his loving wife, Edith; daughter, Nancy (Joe); son, Warren Jr. (Teresa); 2 granddaughters; 2 grandsons; numerous "step" grandkids. He was "Papa" to 5 beloved great grandsons and a beautiful great granddaughter; also many extended great grandkids; a loving brother to sister Bobbi Beckley, of Camarillo, CA.; father-in-law, Harvey Roberts (Evelyn) in Arizona; numerous nieces and nephews; and many, many good friends. He will be missed by all of us.
Memorial services will be at 3 P.M. on Friday, May 30, 2003 at the Everett Eagles, 37th & Broadway with a potluck reception following. Private internment will be at Floral Hills at a later date.
Rest in Peace My Darling!
Winifred (Winnie) Armstrong Brothers
May 19, 1926 - May 27, 2003
Winnie Brothers, a life-long resident of Lake Stevens, passed away peacefully at the family home on May 27, 2003 with her loving family present.
She was born, May 19, 1926, the third daughter of Elmer and Marion Armstrong. Winnie graduated from Lake Stevens High School in 1944. In 1945 she married Jerry Brothers and they chose to remain at Lake Stevens where they raised their family in various homes Jerry built overlooking Lake Stevens and Mt. Pilchuck.
Winnie's working life was spent at the Snohomish County Treasurer's office where she worked for a number of years. She devoted many hours of service volunteering at Providence General Hospital and volunteered as Coordinator for the American Cancer Society's North Snohomish County Reach to Recovery program. She was active for many years in Twlight Chapter of Eastern Star, and she enjoyed her sewing club, pinochle and bridge club.
Winnie's survived by her devoted husband, Jerry, her son, Bill, her daughter, Susan, granddaughter, Tina, daughter-in-law, Celery, and sister-in-law, Mary Jane Hamilton, and many cousins and in-laws in Washington and Ohio. She also leaves behind her two sisters, Vivian Juhl, of Billings, MT, and Shirley Dana, of Snohomish, WA, as well as her Aunt Frances Edwards of Cheevelah, WA.
Winnie is predeceased by her parents, as well as several aunts and uncles. She will be dearly missed by her loving family and the many friends who knew her.
Plans for a memorial services will be announced later. Memorials may be sent to the American Cancer Society.
