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Wilma J.W. Heckman
"I made my dedication to Jehovah God in a raspberry patch!" These words often spoken by Wilma exemplified her life, her love for God and the beauty of this earth. Wilma J.W. Heckman fell asleep in death on 23rd of May 2003. Wilma was born in Whatcom County on July 29, 1933, to William and Eunice Wessel, Jehovah's Witnesses. Wilma herself was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses at the age of 7 in 1940. Even at that young age she understood the significance of that dedication. She married David G. Heckman, the man she adored for the rest of her life, on June 9, 1956. David treasures their years together and he will miss the delightful companionship she gave him, even during the last years of illness. They raised four sons together: Jeffrey Alden, Kevin Lane, David Jonathan, and Joel Andrew. The "boys" remember their mother as a teacher of spiritual truths and as one whose most frequently spoken words to them were, "I love you son." Her four daughters-in-law, Loraine, Linda, Monica and Mary; her three grandchildren, Amber, Autumn and Kaleb; her sister Judi Melseth and brother Larry Wessel, as well as other family members and many, many friends will miss her lovely welcoming smile and her graciousness.
Wilma's faith in her creator's grand promises strengthened her every day. She never wavered in her belief in the earthly resurrection as promised by Jesus Christ and made possible through his ransom sacrifice. (John 5: 28,29) During her illness, she took comfort from the promises of a time when "the lame one will leap just like the stag does" (Isaiah 35:6) and "no resident will say I am sick." (Isaiah 33:24)
David (Dave) William Hopkins
David (Dave) William Hopkins, 94, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2003.
He and his wife Beulah (whom he lovingly called "Girlie") were married for nearly 70 years. They made their home in Alderwood Manor since the 1940's and in recent years moved to Lake Stevens and eventually to the Mount Vernon/Burlington area.
Dave was born on July 28, 1908 in Fort Scott, Kansas to William L. Hopkins and Myrtle (Hardy) Hopkins. He was one of eight children.
He is survived by his wife Beulah Hopkins of Burlington, WA; son, David and wife Judith Hopkins of Arlington, WA; granddaughter, Wendi and husband Dave Gillespie of Arlington, WA. (granddaughter Tammi Hopkins is deceased); sister, Ruth L. Knight of Garden City, MO; several nieces and nephews.
Dave was a happy contented man whose laughter and songs will always make us smile.
Funeral Service Monday, June 2, 2003 at 2:00pm at Purdy and Walters @ Floral Hills, 409 Filbert Road, Lynnwood, WA 98036, 425-672-1800. Committal Service Floral Hills Cemetery.
Roman J. Gacke
Roman J. Gacke, a 15 year stroke survivor, passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2003 in Everett, WA.
He was born August 23, 1919 in St. Cloud, MN, graduated from Cathedral High School and joined the Army Air Corp. in 1939. He served in the South Pacific during WWII with the 5th Air Force and the 80th Fighter Group. During the Korean War, he was stationed in Japan and retired from the Air Force with over 22 years of service.
He worked for the Dept. of Transportation for 20 years as an inspector. He served on the Snohomish County Labor Council and was awarded a gold card in his retirement.
He is survived by his wife, Leone of 58 years; a sister, Jeannette (Virgil) Meyer of St. Cloud, MN; six children, Mike (Connie) Gacke of Concrete, WA, Barbara (Bob) Sherwood of Everett, WA, Roger (Melissa) Gacke of Morristown, AZ, Steve (Gayle) Gacke of Naselle, WA, Mary Ann Cardin of Arlington, WA, Terri (Rod) Winegeart of Lynnwood, WA; 14 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Lilian Hoiby of Everett, Betty Welch of Satellite Beach, FL, Peggy O'Neil of Rancho Mirage, CA and brother-in-law, George Werner of Seward, AK; many nieces, nephews and special friends at Everett Senior Center and "Cookie".
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Dick; and sister, LaVerne Wiltgen.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Providence Hospital Rehab Unit or charity of your choice.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, May 31, 2003, 11:00am at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 25th & Hoyt, Everett, WA.
Private interment at Tahoma National Cemetery.
Darlene Irene Andrews Whitfield
Darlene Whitfield, age 72, was born June 16, 1930 in Imperial, NE. She died May 29, 2003 at her home in Monroe with her husband of 52 years, Larry, at her side.
Darlene was an active person in her early years. While raising five children, she was involved in the Junior Chamber Wives Club and Valley Artists. She became a Cub Scout Leader, a 4-H Leader in rabbits and was the Superintendent of the rabbit barn at the Evergreen State Fair. Darlene was involved in any activity that her children were interested in, she did anything for them. During this time, she helped her kids with their animals as the family lived on a small farm, and truly enjoyed the farm life. As her family grew older, she joined or was active in the Monroe Lady Lions, the Monroe Methodist Ladies, the Monroe Methodist Church and the Monroe Food Bank. After the family was raised, she started, owned and operated Tri-Valley Travel in Monroe for over 10 years. She lead many travel groups on tours and because of the travel connection, she and her husband traveled to Europe, China, Hong Kong, Thailand, Australia and New Zealand. The also enjoyed cruises to Alaska, South America, down the Amazon, through the Panama Canal, around the Bahamas and up the Mississippi River. They were in Berlin and East Berlin just before the Berlin wall fell.
She was preceded in death by her son, Mark V. Whitfield, parents, Charles W. and Cappie Andrews.
She is survived by her loving husband Larry Whitfield, mother-in-law Marion Whitfield, son Bill, son Chuck and wife Nancy, son, Tim and wife Sarah and daughter Susan, as well as seven grandchildren, Beth, Marc, Lacey, Michael, Kendra, Ben and Sam.
Services will be held Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. at the Monroe Methodist Church, with Reverend Dan Gerhand presiding.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Monroe Food Bank.
David (Dave) William Hopkins
David (Dave) William Hopkins, 94, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2003.
He and his wife Beulah (whom he lovingly called "Girlie") were married for nearly 70 years. They made their home in Alderwood Manor since the 1940's and in recent years moved to Lake Stevens and eventually to the Mount Vernon/Burlington area.
Dave was born on July 28, 1908 in Fort Scott, Kansas to William L. Hopkins and Myrtle (Hardy) Hopkins. He was one of eight children.
He is survived by his wife Beulah Hopkins of Burlington, WA; son, David and wife Judith Hopkins of Arlington, WA; granddaughter, Wendi and husband Dave Gillespie of Arlington, WA. (granddaughter Tammi Hopkins is deceased); sister, Ruth L. Knight of Garden City, MO; several nieces and nephews.
Dave was a happy contented man whose laughter and songs will always make us smile.
Funeral Service Monday, June 2, 2003 at 2:00pm at Purdy and Walters @ Floral Hills, 409 Filbert Road, Lynnwood, WA 98036, 425-672-1800. Committal Service Floral Hills Cemetery.
Dixon Jess Smith
Dec. 5, 1932 - May 28, 2003
Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother and Friend, lost his courageous battle to cancer on May 28, 2003.
He is survived by his wife, Maxine; son, Gary and his wife Sheri; daughter Tamara and her husband Curtis; grandchildren, Crystal, Stacie, Sierra, Zachary and Shane; his sisters, Donna Olson, Judy Smith and Marcia Long, and many nieces and nephews.
In 1968 he started a collision repair shop and was very successful. He retired in 1997.
He was a past Master of Occidental Lodge #72, F& AM. He belonged to the Nile Shrine and was a member of the clown unit, he really loved bringing joy and laughter to the children. He truly became a different person when he became "Wheely." He also was a member of the Nile car club, and was a member of the Scottish Rite.
For many years he volunteered as Santa Claus for the heart association.
He had a lot of close and dear friends. He will be truly missed!
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Nile Shrine Masonic Center for the Shrine Children's Hospital or the Swedish Tumor Institute.
Memorial at Solie Funeral Home on June 7, 2003 at 1:00 p.m., 3301 Colby Ave., Everett.
Edna C. Bryson
Edna C. Bryson, 81, of Darrington, passed away May 27, 2003 in Ellensburg.
She was born October 23, 1921 in Lewistown, Montana and had lived in Darrington for 67 years.
She leaves her children, Melvin Hooper of Darrington, Tom Bryson of Arlington, Karen Gladsjo of Issaquah, Cindy Strole of Ellensburg, Nora Lee Keller of Lakeside, Montana; her three sisters, Ruth Crane of Toppenish, Frances Weisenburger of Darrington and Melray Stanley of Darrington; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Also she is survived by numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
She was preceded by her husband, Fred Bryson; son, Kenny Hooper; and two brothers, Edward and Howard Inman.
A Graveside Service will be held Saturday, May 31, 2003 at 1:30pm at the Darrington Cemetery.
Nikolaus Bitto
Nikolaus Bitto completed his earthly journey May 30th to begin his eternal rest with our Lord.
A prominent masonry contractor, born in Lenauheim, Romania in 1914, he emigrated from Germany in 1950 with his family and began a labor of love - a masonry company which lasted for than 30 years. A well known and much sought after brick layer who not only created lovely and unusual brick design, but could engineer any brick project with creativity and perfection. He required the same of his sons John, Nick Jr. and Helmut, whom he trained in the business.
His company reached out to complete hundreds of projects, as small as the Wells Fargo Bank Building on 41st and Evergreen Way and the Champion Building on Colby.
His love of God and family endeared him to all who knew him. His philosophy was
"nothing is ever so bad that some good doesn't come from it". Our presence on earth should touch lives and make a difference. Nick Bitto made a difference.
He leave behind his work as a legacy to his family as a reminder that God's blessings should be given back in some way.
Nikolaus is survived by his wife Margaret; his sons and daughters Margaret (Ron) Frahm, Helmut Bitto, Nick Bitto, Jr., and Linda Gilbert; his stepchildren Barbara and Vince Feltes, Patrick, Shannon, and Tim McKelvey; grandchildren Shawn, Jeanine, Julie, Justin, Nick III, Denise, Sue, Emily, Amara, Aaron (Champ), Nique, Anastassia, Amber, and Nemisha; and 11 great grandchildren. One brother and two sisters who reside in Europe; Josef (Berta) Bitto, Elizabeth Dagendorf, and Susana Welspillich; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his mother and father; wife Elizabeth and wife Ursala; son John and infants Josef and Elizabeth.
A time of visitation will be held on Sunday, Noon-6pm and Monday, 9am-6pm.
A funeral service will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 4200 88th NE, Marysville, at 11:00am on Tuesday, June 3rd with Father Horacio Yanez presiding, with a reception to follow at the church. Final resting place will be Evergreen Cemetery
Mausoleum.
Memorial contributions can be made to St. Vincent DePaul or Marysville Food Bank, 6518 60th Dr., NE, Marysvile, WA 98270. Arrangements are under the care of Solie Funeral Home of Everett.
Marvin F. Hunsted
Marvin F. Hunstead, 83 of Everett, died May 28, 2003.
He was born February 21, 1920 in Burke County, ND, served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. Moved to Everett area in 1967 and retired from Boeing in 1990.
Marvin leaves his wife, Patricia; two sons, Denis and Kim; step-daughter, Rosemary Murphy; step-sons, Bob Murphy and Bill Murphy; 12 grand-children; and 5 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father; Edward E., mother; Nettie, wife; Evelyn, and son; Gary.
Graveside services will be held at 4:00pm, June 3, 2003 in Evergreen Cemetery. Those wishing to attend may meet at the graveside. Arrangements entrusted to Evergreen Funeral Home.
Letha M. Dormer
Letha M. Dormer was born April 4, 1907 in Bentonsport, Iowa and passed away May 29, 2003 in Everett, Washington.
She is survived by a special niece, Evelyn Decker; her step-children, Vernon Dormer and Norma Pittman; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral Services will be held at Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home, 804 State Avenue, Marysville, at 2:00pm, June 3, 2003. Interment will be held at Tahoma Cemetery, Yakima.
Fred Walter Britain
Fred Britain, 88, died May 24, 2003.
He was born February 21, 1915 in Brewster, WA and graduated from Redmond High School in 1933. After completing Army Officers' training, he served as communications officer to the 164th Regiment in the Second Battalion. He was promoted to First Lieutenant while serving in the Philippines. He returned to Seattle where he completed business college and married Maryalice Schneider in 1949. Together they owned and operated Britain's Office Supply in Edmonds for 30 years.
For the past nine years, Fred and Maryalice have provided scholarships for many students at Edmonds Community College, especially women returning to the workforce.
Maryalice preceded Fred in death in April, 2001.
He is survived by children, Sally and Jim; daughter-in-law, Pat; and grandson, Alex.
His life will be celebrated on Saturday, June 7, 2003 at 2:00pm at Beck's Funeral Home, 405 5th St. Edmonds.
Grant Chittenden
On May 24 at God's perfect timing He choose to release our father from the pain he had endured for the past few years. At the time of his death, witnessed by 3 of his children, he was shepherded into the arms of his new found Saviour, Jesus Christ.
Dad was born on August 30, 1927 to Grant and Ellen Chittenden in Portland OR. Dad took part in World War II and was part of the occupying force in Germany. In 1950 he met and married Lorraine Patchen. They settled in Portland, and in 1953 Dad started his career with Pacific Grinding Wheel Co. as a sales rep. In 1955 he was transferred to California with 2 children, Karen and Robert. In 1956 the twins, Steve & Jeff were born. In 1965 dad was transferred to Everett to take on the position of sales manager. Later he was promoted to executive vice president. He left the grinding wheel business to start his own industrial tool & supply company in Portland OR, in 1980.
One of the many fine qualities my father exhibited was a great sense of humor. Even in the most trying of circumstances he could always see the good in everyone.
Dad leaves behind 4 children plus one adopted son, Andrew as well as his mom Lois and their spouses, and 7 grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to Bible League, PO Box 28000 Chicago IL., 60628, or the Shriners of Portland OR. Services are scheduled for Saturday June 21, 1:00 P.M. at St Francis Episcopal Church, Wilsonville, OR., located on the SE corner of I-5, Charbonneau exit 282B, from the north and exit 282 from the South.
Henry "Hank" W. Torkelson
Henry "Hank" W. Torkelson of Stanwood, passed today from this life into the arms of the Savior he loved. Henry was 86 years old.
Henry is survived by his wife, Leah; his daughter, Ann Wilbur; his two sons, Bill and Peter Torkelson; four step-children, Don, Linda, Janice and Randy; as well as many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Henry served in the Seabee's and was stationed at Attui Island, Alaska during WWII from 1941 to 1943. Henry was later employed for 37 years by Richfield Oil which became Arco Oil Company. He moved with his wife Alma to Stanwood in 1975.
Alma preceded him in death in 1980. Henry and Leah were married in 1982.
Henry was a member of Camano Chapel. He was also a member of the "Bee-Keeper's of Stanwood" and enjoyed this hobby with his many friends. Henry loved to give honey to his friends and this brought him great joy. Gardening was a big part of Henry's life and he was also a member of the Skagit Valley Garden Club.
His real commitment was to his Christian faith and mission efforts in this country and overseas. Henry's passion was the spreading of Christ's message to distant lands.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mercy Medical Mission, 8330 276th NE #8, Stanwood, WA 98292 for the mission of Jerry and Fe Sala in Mindanao, Philippines or to Camano Chapel, 867 S. West Camano Drive, Camano Island, WA for the work of Jim Crouch and his mission in Nigeria. Henry has faithfully supported both of these mission efforts.
Funeral Service will be held at Camano Chapel on Tuesday, June 3, 2003 at 11:00am. Refreshments and interment will follow the service.
Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood, WA.
Karellen Suzanne Rudy
Karellen Rudy, 23, of Marysville, died May 23, 2003.
Karellen was born on October 31, 1979 in Orange County, CA.
Karellen is remembered as a fun loving, vibrant, outgoing young woman who danced into our lives bringing joy by her smile, presence, and personality.
Devoted to her family and a friend to all. The joy of our lives who will forever dance in our hearts.
Karellen is survived by the love of her life, her 4 year old son Kaden, and her loving parents Jim and Penny (Ellen) Rudy, her sisters Beth Kelly and Vanessa Jones and brother Justin Jones, and extended family and friends.
A celebration service in Karellen's honor was held on Thursday May 29, 2003 at 4:00 pm at Calvary Chapel, 9428 4th St. SE Everett, WA 98205.
A trust fund account has been set up on behalf of her son Kaden. All donations should be sent to The Fathers House Foursquare Church, 17225 114th PL NE Granite Falls, WA 98252.
