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Masse, Ronald Sunday, 01 Aug 2004
Ronald Masse of Bainbridge Island died at his home in early August. He was 56.
He was born Aug. 9, 1947, in Lowell, Mass., the son of Arthur H.R. and Estelle C. (St. Arnaud) Masse of Tyngsboro.
He attended elementary and high school in Lowell, and he later attended the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.
He served in the U.S. Navy, part of that time as a member of the Ceremonial Guard. He enjoyed working in the graphic arts and fine-printing trades, and he made many friends in those disciplines over the years.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by a brother and a sister-in-law, Richard Masse and Andrea Dudley, as well as a nephew, David Masse, of Pelham, N.H.; several aunts, and numerous cousins.
Burial will be in Massachusetts at the end of August. Donations in his memory may be made to a local homeless shelter of the donor’s choice.
Wright, Margaret Mary Friday, 06 Aug 2004
Former Bainbridge resident Margaret Mary Wright, age 91, of Friday Harbor, died Aug. 6.
She was born Aug. 11, 1912, in Mableton, Wash., to George William Ley and Mary Jane (Wamsley) Ley. She grew up in the Yakima Valley region with her sisters, Mildred and Ruth, attending grade school and high school in Wapato. She also attended Washington State College for one year, and was briefly a pledge of Pi Beta Phi sorority.
She worked at Yakima First National Bank after graduating from high school, and on the eve of her departure for college was honored at a dinner bridge party which featured a surprise hanky shower. Due to the constraints of the Depression era, she was only able to attend one year.
After her marriage on Jan. 21, 1934, to Richard William Wright of Wapato, the couple lived in Yakima and Seattle. They moved to the Wing Point neighborhood of Bainbridge Island in 1944, during which time she raised three children. They moved to Silverdale in 1957.
They also lived in Vienna, Va., and Bremerton. During World War II she worked briefly at the Winslow Shipyard and the local bank. She also worked for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Seattle for three years.
A gifted amateur musician all her life, Margaret began playing the piano in high school and performed at many dances and parties.
She lifted many hearts with her musical inspiration, playing piano and organ, singing and writing arrangements for the Sweet Adelines in Vienna Falls, Va., and in Bremerton with the Kitsap Pines Sweet Adelines.
She and her husband enjoyed traveling after retirement, driving across Canada and across the southern states, visiting Florida, the Virgin Islands, and the Panama Canal.
In later years they spent winters in Florence, Arizona. Their last home was in Allyn, Washington, on the Lakeland Village Golf Course.
She had a gift for making holidays, birthdays, and other events special for her family. She welcomed relatives and friends with hospitality, whether it was dinner dances, pinochle games, amateur performances, digging clams on the beach or playing golf.
She wrote many letters throughout the years, and sent and received hundreds of greeting cards, keeping in touch with old friends from childhood days.
She is survived by her sister, Ruth Howard, of Yakima; children Nancy Lindenberg, of Friday Harbor, James B. Wright, of Preston, Conn.; and Richard L. Wright, of Las Vegas, Nevada; four cousins in the Yakima area; three nieces and two nephews; as well as 12 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.
A private service was held Aug. 21 at Haven of Rest cemetery in Gig Harbor, with arrangements by Evans Funeral Chapel, Anacortes. Memorials can be made to the Salvation Army or any local school music programs.
Hanson, Severt “Sid” Wednesday, 25 Aug 2004
Longtime Bainbridge Island resident Severt “Sid” Hanson, age 95, died at a group care home in Silverdale, Aug. 25.
He was born in Klovsjo, Sweden on Jan. 11, 1909, to Olaf and Karen (Hendrickson) Hanson. He immigrated to Baudette, Minn. in 1911 and was educated there and in Canada.
He worked at a logging camp in Canada for eight years; later he worked in a creamery, and owned and operated a grocery store in Spooner, Minn., and later in Reynolds, N.D.
He sold the store and worked for 13 years on the North Dakota highway department. In 1981, he and his wife, Doris, moved to Bainbridge Island where they managed a condominium complex in Winslow.
He was a member of the Elks Lodge No. 1181 in Bremerton and a member of Bethany Lutheran Church.
His wife, Doris, in 1991 and one daughter, Lois Mahoney in 1978, preceded him in death.
He is survived by one son, Robert Hanson, Bremerton; six grandchildren, Carri Venable, Duvall; Jim Hanson, Walla Walla; Greg Hanson, Issaquah; Tim Mahoney, Appleton, Wis.; Jennifer O’Neill of Overland Park, Kans.; Marshall Mahoney, Milwaukee, Wis.; and nine grandchildren.
Memorial services were held Aug. 27 at Bethany Lutheran Church, with graveside services at Port Madison cemetery. Remembrances can be sent to Bethany Lutheran Church, 7968 Finch Rd., Bainbridge Island, Catholic Community Services or a favorite charity.
Arrangements are under the direction of Kass Funeral Home.
Felts, Robert “Sunshine” Stone Thursday, 26 Aug 2004
Robert “Sunshine” Stone Felts, age 94, of Bainbridge Island died Aug. 26 at Messenger House.
He was born Dec. 30, 1909 in Odessa, Mo., to William and Ethel (Dawson) Felts. He attended Park College in Missouri and graduated from the University of Washington in 1932.
He met his future wife, Virginia Marshall in 1938 at an insurance convention in Los Angeles. She was a vocal soloist whose accompanist did not arrive for the show; when a request to the audience for a pianist went out, Felts filled in. They were married
on Christmas Day, 1938.
He spent most of his career in Los Angeles but also lived in Santa Barbara, Calif., and Seattle. He was a raconteur and musician; in his later years, he entertained at local nursing homes to crowds much younger than himself.
His son, Marshall Felts, Sandy, Utah; two daughters, Susan Charles, Hood River, Ore.; Maidee Kirkeby, Los Angeles, Calif.; 18 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren survive him.
A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Aug. 30 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on Bainbridge Island.
Arrangements are under the direction of Kass Funeral Home.
Schroeder, Robert Henry Monday, 23 Aug 2004
Former islander Robert Henry Schroeder died Aug. 23, at Alpine Way Retirement Apartments in Shelton. He was 86.
He was born March 22, 1918, in Grays Harbor County to John and Edith (Stokes) Schroeder.
He served in the U.S. Army Air Forces from 1941-45, earning the rank of corporal.
He married
Jessie May Louden on Dec. 21, 1942 in Bakersfield, Calif. He spent his career as a postal worker on Bainbridge Island before retiring in 1971 and moving to Shelton.
He was a past president of the Kiwanis Club. He traveled around the U.S. with his wife in their recreational vehicle, and enjoyed a good martini with friends.
His brother Richard Schroeder preceded him in death. Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Jessie May Schroeder of Shelton; son Robert Louden Schroeder of Lasqueti Island, British Columbia; brother John Schroeder of Aberdeen; and grandchild Rye Schroeder of Nelson, B.C.
No services will be held. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1551 Broadway St., Suite 200, Tacoma 98402-3332. Arrangements are by Forest Funeral Home in Shelton.
Phillips, Rebecca Marie Friday, 20 Aug 2004
Rebecca Marie Phillips, age 19, of Bainbridge Island, died Aug. 20 in an automobile accident.
She was born June 17, 1985, in Malone, N.Y., to Robert and Sheila Phillips.
She was “the typical, All-American girl, ” from climbing trees and fishing to make-up and fashion.
In her early years, she enjoyed music and playing baseball and soccer. As she grew older, she developed interests in dance, writing, reading, snowboarding, poetry, skiing, hockey and cooking.
She danced with the Swinging Hepcats and performed with that troupe during a trip to Nicaragua several years ago.
She was working on her degree in cosmetology; she had attended West Sound Academy and planned to continue her education at Olympic College this fall.
She is survived by her parents; her brothers Keith, Eryn and Israel, and sister Roxanne.
Services were Aug. 23.
Clark, LaVena Sunday, 15 Aug 2004
Bainbridge Island resident LaVena Clark, 88, died Aug. 15 at her daughter’s home in Fort Clark Springs, Brackettville, Texas.
She was born Oct. 10, 1915, in Hamilton, Ill., to George A. and Anna E. (Mays) Cosgrove.
On May 30, 1937, she married
Loren E. Clark in Warsaw, Ill.
She was a teacher at St. Vincent’s School in Keokuk, Iowa, and retired in 1983 as a second grade teacher at Hamilton Elementary. She spent many years as organist for St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Hamilton.
In 1984, she and her husband moved to Billings, Mont., where they managed Laurel Gardens Apartments. She volunteered as a Pink Lady at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Billings and was active with the Billings Symphony Associates.
Following her husband’s death in June, 1994, she continued to reside in Billings and enjoyed dividing her time between the homes of her children. She was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church in Billings.
In 2000, she moved to Bainbridge Island where she was a member of St. Cecilia Catholic Church and the Visually Impaired Persons organization.
“Beana, ” as she was affectionately known by her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, is survived by four children: Nancy Simmons (Jerry) of Bainbridge Island; Lynn McNew (Tom) of Fort Clark Springs, Texas; Douglas Clark of Bainbridge Island; and Dennis Clark (Sandy) of Hamilton; grandchildren Clay Simmons, Brad Simmons, Andrea Simmons Cyphers, Jami Simmons Au, Tom McNew, Tami McNew, Tim McNew, Angela Clark Kinney, Jessica Clark Steinkuhler, Lou Clark, Terri Clark Helm, and Jason Clark; and 20 great-grandchildren, three nieces and two nephews.
She was preceded in death by her brothers, Hubbard and Russell Cosgrove.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Aug. 21 at St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church in Brackettville, with Father Cornelius Scanlan presiding. The Rite of Committal will be celebrated at Oakwood cemetery, Hamilton, on Aug. 25, with Deacon Bill Gray presiding.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Del Rio, Texas, the American Cancer Society, Hamilton Elementary School Library or a charity of the donor’s choice.
Arrangements are by Humphrey-Doran Funeral Home, Del Rio, and Lamporte Funeral Home, Hamilton.
Hanson, Severt “Sid” Wednesday, 25 Aug 2004
Longtime Bainbridge Island resident Severt “Sid” Hanson, age 95, died at a group care home in Silverdale, Aug. 25.
He was born in Klovsjo, Sweden on Jan. 11, 1909, to Olaf and Karen (Hendrickson) Hanson. He immigrated to Baudette, Minn. in 1911 and was educated there and in Canada.
He worked at a logging camp in Canada for eight years; later he worked in a creamery, and owned and operated a grocery store in Spooner, Minn., and later in Reynolds, N.D.
He sold the store and worked for 13 years on the North Dakota highway department. In 1981, he and his wife, Doris, moved to Bainbridge Island where they managed a condominium complex in Winslow.
He was a member of the Elks Lodge No. 1181 in Bremerton and a member of Bethany Lutheran Church.
His wife, Doris, in 1991 and one daughter, Lois Mahoney in 1978, preceded him in death.
He is survived by one son, Robert Hanson, Bremerton; six grandchildren, Carri Venable, Duvall; Jim Hanson, Walla Walla; Greg Hanson, Issaquah; Tim Mahoney, Appleton, Wis.; Jennifer O’Neill of Overland Park, Kans.; Marshall Mahoney, Milwaukee, Wis.; and nine grandchildren.
Memorial services were held Aug. 27 at Bethany Lutheran Church, with graveside services at Port Madison cemetery. Remembrances can be sent to Bethany Lutheran Church, 7968 Finch Rd., Bainbridge Island, Catholic Community Services or a favorite charity.
Arrangements are under the direction of Kass Funeral Home.
Trudgian, Prudence L. Friday, 23 Dec 2005
Prudence Lambuth Trudgian died Dec. 23 at Messenger House on Bainbridge Island, following a brief illness after a stroke.
She was born in Seattle on July 17, 1915, the older of two children born to Benjamin Letcher Lambuth and Olive Schram Lambuth.
She was raised on Capital Hill, with a brief stint in the 1920s in Longview, where her father laid out the planned city for the Long-Bell Lumber Company. She graduated in 1933 from St. Nicholas School and attended the University of Washington.
In 1938, she married
Arthur Hedderly-Smith in Seattle, and he preceded her in death in 1966. In 1971 she married
William L. Trudgian on Bainbridge, and he preceded her in death in 1992.
As a child, Prudence and her family spent summers on Bainbridge Island. In the early 1950s, she and her husband purchased land on New Brooklyn Hill near Island Center, where they began to build their new home, Hilltop Farm. The family moved to the island year-round in 1958, and the farm became her home for nearly 50 years.
As a young woman, she launched herself into a career of community volunteerism, focusing on the welfare of children.
In her early 20s she joined the Seattle Junior League, where her responsibilities included the editing of its publication, “Puget Soundings, ” and finding foster homes for children from the Ryther Child Center in its early years. While living on the east side of Lake Washington in the late 1930s she joined the Overlake Service League, serving both as secretary and case finder.
In the late 1930s, she was one of the founders of Planned Parenthood of Western Washington, where she served in many positions for over 30 years, including five terms as president.
Also in the late 1930s, she became a charter member of what was then the Cascade League of the Orthopedic Guild. Prudence’s service to the Children’s Orthopedic Hospital, (now the Seattle Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center) spanned most of her life. In 1985 she ended 25 years on the hospital board.
For over 25 years she served as chairman or co-chairman of the book department of the hospital’s annual Friendly Exchange Sale. Well into her 80s she continued as an active member of the Elizabeth Fischer Guild, of which she was president in 1994 at age 79, and an active supporter of the Lenore Ostrander Guild, which operates the Bargain Boutique thrift store on Bainbridge Island.
She was a chair of the Junior League’s “Seattle Children’s Recreation Project” which started a creative dramatics program for children in the Seattle area in the 1940s.
She became involved with the Washington Children’s Home, of which her grandfather, John Schram was a founder, serving as committee chair and starting the McGraw Cottage for girls ages 14 to 18.
In the 1940s, she started the Seattle Committee for the Experiment in International Living, and became involved with the Health and Welfare Council of the Community Chest.
In the early 1950s, she started the Saturday morning Children’s Program at the Seattle Museum of History and Industry. For many years she was involved with the Seattle Garden Club, serving two terms as president.
In the early 1960s she worked with the Washington Roadside Council to help effect landmark legislation restricting billboard advertising along roadways.
On Bainbridge Island, she served as a board member of the Bainbridge Foundation and was involved in numerous civic projects. In the late 1960s, she worked with neighbors and activists on the island to fend off the deployment of an anti-intercontinental ballistic missile system that would have located a base adjacent to her farm on land that now hosts the eastern portion of the Grand Forest.
Aside from her service work, her interests included reading, gardening, mushroom hunting with her dogs on her Bainbridge property, and spending time with friends and family.
On Bainbridge Island she was a longtime member of the Vincent Gowen Reading Group that developed out of Father Gowen’s literature classes after his death.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Alan L. Lambuth, of Boise, Idaho.
She is survived by her three children: Arlayne (Tom) Peterson of Lexington, Mass., Bruce (Carole) Hedderly-Smith of Bainbridge Island, and David (Carolyn) Hedderly-Smith of Park City, Utah; stepson William (Cathy) Trudgian of Bothell; and nine grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and numerous nephews, nieces and cousins.
A memorial service will be held in Seattle at Bonney-Watson on Capital Hill at 2 p.m. Jan. 13, with a second reception at 2 p.m. Jan. 14 at St. Barnabas Parish Hall.
Remembrances can be made to the Children’s Hospital, Planned Parenthood of Western Washington, or a charity of the donor’s choice.
Arrangements are by Kass & Cook Family Funeral Home of Bainbridge Island.
