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Merson, Alan Tuesday, 04 Oct 2005 Bainbridge Island Review Bainbridge Island, WA
The Rev. Alan Merson, 71, died Oct. 4 at his Bainbridge home after a battle with cancer.
He was born Feb. 7, 1934, in Brooklyn, N.Y., and graduated from Harvard University in 1952 with a degree in political science.
After serving in the U.S. Navy, he graduated from Harvard Law School and practiced law in Anchorage and Cordova, Alaska. While in Alaska in the 1960s, he flew his airplane to remote areas and founded a legal services program for the poor, most of whom were Native Americans.
He took a year off to study theology at the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, Calif., before returning to Alaska.
He left Alaska in 1968 to teach poverty law at the University of Denver. He took a two-year leave from teaching to be the head of the six-state Rocky Mountain region of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
He returned to teaching in Denver and defeated Wayne Aspinal in a primary political race for Congress in 1972, but lost in the general election.
He moved to San Juan County in 1980 to represent the county to challenge the proposed construction of a 26-mile oil pipeline on the bottom of Puget Sound.
While in Washington, he worked to establish the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area and taught at the University of Washington in the environmental studies program.
He moved to Durango, Colo., in the 1980s to assist farmers facing bankruptcy and he later worked in Santa Fe, N.M. in the attorney general’s office on land fraud cases. He was the county prosecutor in Estancia, N.M., for a few years and made an unsuccessful campaign for Congress in New Mexico in the late 1980s.
He returned to Washington and private practice in Port Angeles, and moved to Seattle in 1996 to resume his theological studies. He was ordained by the Kittitas Valley Unitarian Universalist Church in 1998.
In 2001, after having a stem cell transplant to fight bone cancer, he went on a two-week, 250-mile walk from the Canadian border in British Columbia to Oregon, to draw attention to the nation’s crisis in health care coverage with everyone he met along the way. He felt that he was alive only because he had ready access to health care, and that health care should be a right, not a privilege.
For the past few years, he was a popular speaker at Unitarian churches in Canada, Washington and Oregon. He was a political activist, working on environmental issues and other issues affecting the less fortunate. He was also writing a book, a collection of his Unitarian Church talks, which will be published posthumously.
He is survived by his brother, Jay Merson of San Diego, Calif., daughter, Carrie Merson of Seattle, and son, David Merson of Denver.
There will be no services. Memorial contributions may be made to Group Health Hospice, Group Health Community Foundation, Dept. 4194, P.O. Box 34936, Seattle, WA 98124-9924, or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Glaser, Albert Frank Saturday, 01 Oct 2005 Bainbridge Island Review Bainbridge Island, WA
Albert Frank Glaser died Oct. 1 at his Bainbridge Island home. He was 82.
He was born Sept. 29, 1923 in Vancouver, B.C. to Albert Rudolf Glaser and Olga Krebs. He lived in West Seattle, and later moved to Bainbridge Island in 1936.
He was a WWII Veteran with the Army Air Corp. He worked for 40 years building boats. He was a member of the Tug Boat Association and the Masons.
He enjoyed boating, his family, woodworking and gardening.
He was preceded in death by his wife Lillian. He is survived by his children; John Glaser (Nancy) of Poulsbo, Nancy Hayden (Michael) of Port Ludlow, Alan Glaser (Diane) of Bainbridge Island, Paula Flores (Robert) of Sammamish, and Kimball Forsing (Kathy) of Nasele; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Oct. 15 at the Bainbridge Masonic Temple on High School Road, with private inurnment.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are by to Kass & Cook Family Funeral Home on Bainbridge Island.
Carpenter, David Eugene Friday, 30 Sep 2005 Bainbridge Island Review Bainbridge Island, WA
Former Bainbridge Isaland resident David Eugene Carpenter died unexpectedly of a stroke Sept. 30 in Bellingham. He was 70.
He was born Sept. 13, 1935, in Frederick, Md., to Raymond Eldred and Mabel Pearl Carpenter.
Dave served in the Civil Air Patrol as a teen, and the Strategic Air Command in the Air Force. He was a lifelong member and frequent chapter officer of the Experimental Aircraft Association; he worked on several experimental aircraft and made many trips to the EAA conventions and fly-ins.
He was a ham radio operator and held private and commercial pilot licenses. He could name by sight and give additional details about almost any aircraft.
After majoring in aeronautical engineering at the University of Maryland, he pursued a lifelong career in civil engineering and engineering management.
His work took him up and down the East Coast, to Hawaii, Saudi Arabia and Washington state.
He worked as senior engineer for the construction and start up of the Trident submarine training facility in Bangor, and he enjoyed living on Bainbridge Island for 26 years from 1976-2002.
In “retirement, ” he worked part time in Bellingham for the family business, Culligan Water, Inc.
He was an avid reader and a world history buff. He loved fishing and sailing in Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands.
The day before he died he was practicing his latest hobby and was thrilled to find a small amount of gold flake nearby in Canada.
He is survived by wife Charlotte Carpenter of Birch Bay, Wash., daughter Julie Carpenter, son-in-law Eric Clarke and granddaughter Katie Clarke of Bellingham, and by additional family in Maryland and Georgia.
The family will scatter his ashes in Puget Sound. Friends may visit a virtual memorial at www.jonesmoles.com, where their personal remembrances are welcomed.
Ness, Magnus ‘Monk’ Wednesday, 28 Sep 2005 Bainbridge Island Review Bainbridge Island, WA
Magnus “Monk” Ness died Sept. 28 at Bremerton Health and Rehabilitation Center after a long illness. He was 84.
He was born Nov. 11, 1920 in Nordmere, Norway, to Chris Ness and Stina Sjoflot Olsdatter.
The family later moved to Bainbridge Island where Monk grew up.
He then moved to Bremerton, where he lived for the past 40 years.
He was a World War II Navy veteran, and worked for 25 years as a planner and estimator for the shipyards.
He enjoyed fishing and hunting throughout his life.
He was preceded in death by his wife Alpha B. Ness in 1998. He is survived by several nieces, nephews and friends.
Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Oct. 15 at Port Blakely cemetery. Arrangements are by Kass & Cook Family Funeral Home on Bainbridge Island.
Barnett, Molly Virginia Monday, 26 Sep 2005 Bainbridge Island Review Bainbridge Island, WA
Former Bainbridge Island resident Molly Virginia Barnett, age 58, died Sept. 26 at her Olympia home with her family at her side after a battle with cancer.
She was born May 23, 1947, in Seattle, to Arthur and Virginia Barnett.
She studied at the University of Idaho and also Western Washington University, and earned a master’s degree in psychology at Gonzaga University.
Most recently, she was a counselor at Steilacoom High School where she was devoted to her students.
She was extremely active in the Society of Friends, and these Quaker beliefs were the roots of her compassion and kindness.
Besides Bainbridge Island, she also lived in New York, Priest River, Idaho, Taholah, Wash., and her favorite place, the “Bay House” in Olympia.
She is survived by her husband Denny Bolton; sons Chris and Erik Falter; grandchildren, Michael, Reilly and Ally; her mother, Virginia; three brothers, Fred, Gordon and John, and their families; and many more friends and relatives.
A celebration of her life will be at 2 p.m. Nov. 5 at Steilacoom High School in Steilacoom, with friends and family encouraged to attend.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Washington Chapter, by phone to (800) FIGHTMS, or online at greaterwainfo@nmsswas.org.
Schneider, Toby Jan Sunday, 18 Sep 2005 Bainbridge Island Review Bainbridge Island, WA
Toby Jan Schneider, 56, died Sept. 18 at her Bainbridge home.
She was born on Feb. 15, 1949 in Hammond, Ind., to David Silverman and Ina Teplitz.
She worked as a speech therapist with very young children.
She was an accomplished jazz vocalist and often sang for benefit performances. She enjoyed preparing meals for her family and friends and liked to knit, dance and create flower gardens.
She and her family moved from Maine to Bainbridge Island 12 years ago. She was a member of the Kol Shalom and Shir Hayam congregations. Inspired by facing her life-threatening illness, she wrote spiritual essays that will soon be published.
She is survived by her husband George Schneider; her children Lilly and Samuel Schneider of Bainbridge Island; her brother and sister-in-law, Howard and Sharona Silverman of Phoenix, Ariz.; her brothers-in-aw David and James Schneider; nieces Rachel and Arielle Silverman, Isabel Schneider; and nephews Ben and Zac Schneider.
Services were Sept. 20, with interment at Port Blakely cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to Bainbridge Island Special Needs Foundation. Arrangements are by Kass & Cook Family Funeral Home, Bainbridge Island.
Pearson, Hattie May Wednesday, 14 Sep 2005 Bainbridge Island Review Bainbridge Island, WA
Hattie May Pearson of Poulsbo died Sept. 14. She was 80.
She was born to Burley and Louella (Long) Bell in Tacoma on May 2, 1925. She graduated from Orting High School.
She married
Raymond Pearson Sr. on Nov. 10, 1945 in Tacoma.
She was a homemaker who enjoyed fishing, crabbing, gardening and canning.
She is survived by son Raymond (Diane) Pearson Jr. of Poulsbo; brothers James Bell of California, Harold Bell of California, Robert Bell of Puyallup and Burley Junior Bell of Orting; sisters Betty Walesch of Princeton, Minn., Ellen Myers of Orting and Delcy McAbee of Orting; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband Raymond Pearson Sr. and daughter Connie Myers.Memorials may be sent to the donor’s charity of choice.
Ferber, Dorothy L. Wednesday, 14 Sep 2005 Bainbridge Island Review Bainbridge Island, WA
Kingston resident Dorothy Louise Ferber died Sept. 11. She was 76.
She was born to Rolla and Hazel (Stephens) Hartzell in Overland, Mo. on Aug. 17, 1929. She married
John F. Ferber on Aug. 23, 1952 in Webster Groves, Mo.
She was a registered nurse in general practice, and enjoyed golfing.
There will be no services; memorials may be made to Hospice of Kitsap County.
Zita (Babe) Rachel SHAW
Born in Stockett, Montana on Jun 5, 1924
Died on Oct 11, 2001 and resided in Seattle, WA.
Zita "Babe" Krupar SHAW
Our beloved Mother and friend went to be with our Lord, October 11, 2001 in Seattle, WA.
She was born to John and Mary Krupar, in Stockett, MT, attended Great Falls Business School and married
Jerry Schroeppel. They moved to Seattle where Teri was born. Jerry was in the Air Force and after several moves, they landed in Sacramento, CA, where Lisa was born. Moving back to Denver, she was employed in the real estate business and married
John David Shaw. The family moved to Seattle in 1978. She was passionate about life, her family, her faith, cooking, her Granddog, Mickey, and playing cards (especially bridge at the Senior Centers in Tukwila and Renton).
Traveling to heaven before her were her parents, her sisters, Helen (of Seattle) and Mary, and her brother, John “Scoop” Krupar (both of Great Falls). She is survived by her partner, David, of Seattle, daughter, Teri, of Issaquah, WA, daughter, Lisa and her husband, Bob, of Renton, WA, sisters, Cele Kristof and her husband, Joe, of Seattle and Theresa Murphy of Butte, MT, many nieces and nephews, cousins, and David’s family. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
Visitation after 12 p.m. Monday, October 15, at Columbia Funeral Home, Seattle, with a Vigil and Rosary Service at 7 p.m. A funeral Mass will be held at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, 5600 S. Ryan, Seattle at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 16 and burial at Calvary cemetery, Seattle. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in her name to Swedish Medical Center Foundation–Providence Campus, Cardiac Care, 500 17th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122-5711.
Isaac SCOTT, III
Born in Vancouver, Washington on Jun. 11, 1945
Died on Nov. 16, 2001 and resided in Seattle, WA.
Seattle blues king, legendary guitarist, Isaac Scott dies at age of 56
The Northwest has lost its king of the blues.
Isaac Scott, who reigned over Seattle blues for more than a quarter century, died yesterday at Stevens Memorial Hospital in Edmonds. The cause was an infection that had spread from his leg to his heart. Mr. Scott was diabetic and already had undergone amputations of his left foot and right leg. He was 56.
The blues guitarist was discovered unconscious Sunday in his apartment. He never regained consciousness. According to Mr. Scott's ex-wife, Eloise DePoe, a continuous stream of musicians paid their last respects this week.
"Isaac was the man in Seattle, " said local blues aficionado Jim Hamilton. Hamilton briefly managed Mr. Scott and wrote a novel in which the guitarist appeared as a composite character. "He's the yardstick against which everyone is measured."
Mr. Scott recorded several albums, including "The Isaac Scott Band, " "Big Time Blues Man" and "High Class Woman." He also appeared on the compilations "Live at the San Francisco Jazz Festival" and "Live at the Roadhouse."
He received several local honors, including the Washington Blues Society's Hall of Fame (1991) and lifetime-achievement (2000) awards. He performed at the opening of the Experience Music Project in 2000.
Born June 11, 1945, in Vancouver, Wash., Mr. Scott was raised in Portland. He taught himself piano and guitar, first playing with gospel groups. He once did a West Coast tour with the Five Blind Boys of Mississippi.
In 1974, he turned his attention to the blues, igniting the Seattle scene along First Avenue.
"I was managing (Seattle blues man) Tom McFarland at the time, " Hamilton recalls. "Tom was playing the Boulder Cafe, and (harmonica player) Don McNeff brought him through the door. When he got up behind Tom and the Korean go-go girls and started chopping these psychedelic guitar licks, it was like putting 100-watt bulbs in all the sockets."
Like Albert Collins, an early influence, Mr. Scott plucked his electric guitar with his thumb instead of a pick, which, along with his love of Jimi Hendrix, gave him a distinctive sound. Mr. Scott also was known for his stamina, often playing sets that went on for two or three hours.
In 1987, Mr. Scott was diagnosed with diabetes, which led to the amputation of his foot and leg. He continued to perform in a wheelchair.
"Isaac had a real forceful personality and a dramatic physical presence, " recalled bass player Mark Dalton, who worked with Mr. Scott for many years. "He played from way inside of himself. I think his time playing with gospel groups had given him a sense of what authenticity in music was all about. He was probably the best improviser I've ever known."
Mr. Scott was passionate about guitars. "One day I came home from work and there was a guitar in the bathtub, " DePoe recalled. "He was stripping the varnish. A couple days later, I pulled out the bottom drawer of this dresser we had, made of mahogany wood, and the bottom part of the drawer was gone. He had used the wood to rebuild the neck of the guitar."
A private, sometimes intimidating man of few words, Mr. Scott was hard to get to know. But those close to him found a sensitive man behind the hard shell. "Isaac was a very sweet guy, " said Hamilton. "It was so hard for him ... to be himself, a sweet, accepting, well-mannered man, who would always ask about your children and your health."
"He was extremely intelligent and a really funny character, " Dalton said. "He could keep you in stitches on end. Most people never saw this side of him. He was a blues man in the best sense — slightly jaded and slightly cynical — but always addressed with humor."
Mr. Scott was primarily a "cover artist" who did not write his own songs. That held him back from national recognition.
He is survived by two daughters, Angela, of Seattle, and Tina, of Wisconsin; a son, Isaac IV, of Seattle; a granddaughter, Shakira, of Seattle; three sisters, Norma Scott and Lisa Scott, of Portland, and Lugene Scott, of Tacoma; two brothers, Vernon Scott and John Scott, of Portland; and two stepsisters, Thelma Harris, of Portland, and Marilyn Bratley of Tacoma.
Funeral service 2:30 PM Wednesday, November 21, 2001, at Columbia Funeral Home.
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