Search Archived Marriage Records
Stainbrook, Steven Lawrence
Steven Lawrence Stainbrook, 66, of Anacortes, died Monday, July 3, 2006 at Island Hospital in Anacortes, following an extended illness.
He was born with his Christian name of Lawrence Stephen Stainbrook, on December 21, 1939 in Sitka, Alaska, the son of Lawrence and Lucille (Johnson) Stainbrook. Steve was raised in Seward and Hope, Alaska and also lived in Anchorage. In the mid 1960’s, he moved to Seattle, WA and later to Orcas Island. In 2002 Steve relocated to Anacortes, where he spent the last years of his life living at the Anacortes Manor, where he made many friends. Although a diesel mechanic by trade, Steve had many interesting occupations during his life, including, welding, building maintenance, and gardening. He also served as a volunteer fireman for several years with the Orcas Island Fire Department. Steve will be remembered for his open friendly nature and his quick wit. He had a love for learning and books that carried him throughout his life. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Steve is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Michael Lawrence and Ruth Stainbrook of Townsville, Queensland, Australia; his daughter, Alice Wenonah Stonecipher of Ellensburg, Washington; sisters, Laura Windle of Eagle River, AK, Colleen Hookezma of Anchorage, AK; and many extended family members throughout Alaska and Washington. A potluck celebration was held on Saturday, July 8, 2006 in Anacortes with family and friends in Steve’s memory. Arrangements are in the care of Evans Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., Anacortes, WA. To share memories of Steven, please sign the online guest register at evanschapel.com.
Buehler, Emma Lucille
Emma Lucille Buehler, 80, of Twentynine Palms, Calif., a longtime resident of Orcas Island, passed away on May 27, 2006, after a seven-month battle with leukemia.
Emma and her husband Fritz moved to Orcas Island in 1959. Together they ran the hardware store until they sold it; then she continued to work at the Orcas store for many years.
In 1991 Emma moved to California to be with her identical twin, Blanche Guilford. They enjoyed a wonderful 15 years together — dressing alike, playing bingo and doing all the things sisters enjoy together. It was very hard to tell Emma and Blanche apart and they loved every minute of it.
Mom is finally at home now with her Lord and Redeemer. She will always be remembered for her wonderful smile and her wish for everyone to be at peace.
Emma was preceded in death by her husband Fritz. She is survived by her son Greg (and Janet) Buehler of Mukilteo; son Grant Buehler of Lakeside, Mont., son Carl (and Robbie) Buehler of Lakeside, sister Blanche Guilford of Twentynine Palms, California., brother Bill (and June) Brosch of Spencerport, N.Y., and nine grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests cards, memories, and prayers through Greg at 10619 Marine View Drive, Mukilteo, WA 98275, or greg@thebuehlers.com
Lundquist, Erik Dennis
Erik Dennis Lundquist was born on Nov. 7, 1960, to Dorothy Willis Lundquist and Dennis Lundquist, in Seattle, and resided in Federal Way until his graduation from high school.
He worked in teh Federal Way area for several years, eventually going to work for Boeing in 1988 and moving to Bonney Lake shortly thereafter.
Erik was an avid outdoorsman and spent many, many happy times pursuing his two favorite sports — hunting and fishing — with his many friends and family from Wyoming to Alaska.He spent countless days on the family's property at Obstruction Pass through the years, and made many friends along the way.
Erik left us on June 22 with a lot of good memories. He is survived by his mother, Dorothy Lundquist, on Orcas Island; wife, Kathy, at Bonney Lake; brother and sister-in-law Gary and Bonnie; nephews Wyatt and J.D. Lundquist; niece Chelan of Frederickson; and numerous aunts, uncles and friends.
You are invited to share some of your memories with his family on Saturday, July 8, at 1:30 p.m. at the Olga Community Club, followed by refreshments immediately afterwards.
Williams, Gaye
Gaye Williams, Ph.D., died at St. Joseph’s Hospital of a sudden illness on Friday, June 30. Gaye was born in Kentucky on March 2, 1943. She is survived by her father, Charles Williams of Paducah, Kentucky.
She obtained a B.A. degree from Metropolitan State College in Denver, and a Ph.D. from Union Graduate School in Ohio. She apprenticed with Dr. Carl Rogers during her graduate studies. They became friends and nurtured their love of gardening together until his death. She was certified as a Jungian Analyst by the C.G. Jung Institute of Los Angeles. Gaye practiced in San Juan County since moving to Orcas Island in 1986.
Of foremost importance to Gaye was her care and concern for all living things. She nurtured the creative spirit in herself and others, emanated kindness and compassion for all, fed a menagerie of animals who will miss her attention, doted on her cat, Sophie, and helped the Animal Protection Society on Orcas Island. She was intuitive, had a wry humor, total integrity, and a profound and searching intellect.
Gaye’s own creativity and gifts were many. She was a photographer, a potter, a poet and writer. In 2005 she had a show of her photographs and clay pieces at the Lucia Douglas Gallery in Bellingham. She loved ideas and words and books and served on the acquisitions committee at Orcas Public Library. She had a deep belief and love of poetry.
Her passion, patience, and devotion marked every path she explored. Her friends and family knew how lucky they were to have such a gentle and extraordinary soul in their lives.
A memorial service will be held later. Gifts in her name can be made to Orcas Island Animal Protection Society.
ERWIN, WALLACE ROWE
Wallace Rowe Erwin, born Sept. 18, 1921, in Cavalier, N.D., died in his home on Orcas Island June 29, 2006.
He graduated from the University of California at Berkeley masters program in bio-chemistry. At the Lawrence Lab Berkeley, he and his two partners ran the Tritium Lab for 25 years until his retirement to Orcas island in 1986.
Wally married
Trudy in 1977, and she introduced him to Orcas Island. He fell in love! Wally and Trudy made their home at West Beach, where their "real" job began. Wally helped Trudy with all phases of pottery making and maintaining their property. They traveled around the country by small plane and car, enjoying a busy retirement with family and their many friends.
Wally was one of those guys who could fix anything, from machinery to boats, electrical, and motorcycles. He willingly helped out his family and neighbors with their many projects over the years. He was also an animal lover and was especially gifted with dogs. He loved and adored his many dogs and cats . He did a lot of volunteer work, including the Orcas Fly-in, Senior Center, and Library Fair.
He is survived by his wife, Trudy Erwin; his son Michael Erwin; granddaughter, D'Anitra Smith; great grandson, Andrew; step-daughter Dianna Down and her husband, Bob; grandson Cody Down and his wife Liz; grandson Noah Down; step-daughter Syd Exton; grandson Aaron Hardy and his wife Kris; great grandchildren Tatum, Finn and Lily Hardy; grandson Matthew Haeuser; and granddaughter Kimberly Hardy.
A memorial service and pot-luck will be held at The Right Place at 5:30 p.m. July 22.
Donations in Wally's name can be made to Lahari Home, Deer Harbor, or Hospice Home Health Care.
Hoffman, Loyal
Loyal Hoffman was the youngest of nine children born to Delbert and Kate Hoffman on Shaw Island. His father, a boat builder, died when Loyal was fourteen months old.
Loyal met his lifelong sweetheart, Joan, at a dance in Sumas, and they were married
in 1935. They had been married
for 64 years when Joan preceded him in death in 1999.
Loyal and Joan made their home in Bellingham until 1970, when they moved to Shaw and in 1971 to Orcas. Loyal worked as a boat builder, owned a construction company, and built water storage tanks for Brooks Lumber Co. in Bellingham. In the twenty-odd years that he worked for Brooks his only contract was a handshake.
After "retirement” to Orcas in 1971, Loyal went to work for Glen Monson at Interisland Construction as a foreman. He had many happy years with Glen until he was forced to truly retire by an accident on a job site.
Loyal was coveted for his fine finish work. He was also coveted for his sense of humor. There was never a joke that he didn’t remember. Joan loved to tell the story of the year that Loyal was voted president of the Eagles Club in Bellingham. It was the only year that the club didn’t make money because, at every meeting, Loyal would just stand at the podium and tell jokes.
On May 13th the world lost one of its great men. In his humble way, Loyal taught those who knew him that honesty, hard work, common sense, personal integrity and humor are the cornerstones of a life well lived.
Loyal was preceded in death by his parents, his wife and all of his eight siblings. He is survived by his son, Robert; daughter, Linda; nephew and niece-in-law Henry and Marlyn and their children, Mike, Beth and Kathy.
His family would like to thank the staff at Island’s Convalescent Center for their loving care fof Loyal over the last several years. He loved and appreciated every single one of you.
A memorial service to celebrate Loyal’s life will be held at the West Sound Yacht Club this Saturday, June 3, at 1 p.m. Arrangements are in the care of Evans Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., Anacortes and San Juan Islands.
To share memories of Loyal, please sign the online guest register at www.evanschapel.com.
Landon, Vernon Roy
Wednesday, 25 Jan 2006 Islands Sounder Eastsound, WA
On Jan. 25, at 4 p.m., Vernon Roy Landon passed away at St. Joseph's Hospital surrounded by loved ones. Some would say that he lost his battle with cancer, but his family feels that he won. He won because he remarried
the love of his life one month earlier. He won because all of his children and grand-children were all together this Christmas for the first time. His heart glowed and his smile beamed as he spent time with each one. And he won because he did not have to suffer endless amounts of pain.
Vern was born in Butte, Montana on July 31, 1939.
He graduated from Lake Washington High School in 1957. Vern joined the Navy on Dec. 8, 1961 and served as a stationary engineer on the USS Brinkley Bass. He was honorably discharged on Dec. 7, 1963.
Vern was a practicing Mason before he entered the military, and he returned to it after his discharge.
His artistic vision and superb craftsmanship has left his legacy all over Orcas Island as well as Washington State.
Vwern is survived by his wife Belinda; his children Lisa Huddleston, Gina Landon, Eric Landon, Lorinda Landon, Marion Rathbone and Earl Sontra; his sister Muriel Skagen; his brother-in-law Jim Skagen; his grandchildren Alec Huddleston, Ryan Huddleston, Calvin Franklin, Victoria Grace (or Vickie, as grandpa called her), Levi Landon, Vivian Landon, Megan Vittoria, Mathew Wight, and Felicia Gossett; and his nephew Jim Passer. He was preceded in death by his son Jeffery and grandson Eric Landon Jr.
A celebration of Vern's life will be held at Vern's Bayside Monday, Feb. 6, at 3 p.m. All whose lives were touched by Vern are welcome. If you have a picture of stone or brick work built by Vern, please bring it with you. At approximately 4:30 p.m. Vern's ashes will be put to sea in East Sound, behind the Bayside. Craig Nelson will be dropping them from his airplane. Those who were touched by Vern are welcome to view this from the Bayside patio.
Shaffer, Carla Jean
Thursday, 05 Jan 2006 Islands Sounder Eastsound, WA
Carla Jean Shaffer, an Orcas Island resident for more than 20 years, died Jan. 5 due to accidental drowning.
Carla was the daughter of Evaughn Shaffer of Spencer, Iowa, and the late Thomas Shaffer. Carla was born Sept. 16, 1953 and raised in Spencer. She graduated from Spencer High School in 1972.
Following high school, Carla attended the College of Emporia in Emporia, Kan., and the Cornish Institute of Allied Arts in Seattle.
She loved to travel and spent many months traveling in India, Norway and other parts of the world.
Carla will be remembered by her family and friends for her beauty and grace as well as her artistic and creative talents. Carla was also active in, and devoted her life to, the Baha'i Faith.
She is survived by her daughters Karina Shaffer-Bauck, of Arcata, Calif., and Lyria Shaffer-Bauck, of Colorado Springs, Col., as well as her mother, Evaughn Shaffer, of Spencer, and siblings Beth Kimmerling Dumler, of Lincoln, Neb; Gary Shaffer, of Denver, Col.; Brian Shaffer, of Portland, Ore.; and Lecia Shaffer, of Pleasanton, Calif.
A memorial fund has been set up in Carla's memory for her daughters. Donations may be sent to Carla Shaffer Memorial Fund, Islanders Bank, 475 Fern Street, Eastsound, WA 98245, Tel: 360-376-2265.
Bangs, Lucille Josephine
Monday, 09 Jan 2006 Islands Sounder Eastsound, WA
Lucille Josephine Bangs passed away Jan. 9, 2006, peacefully in the company of her family after a long illness. Lucy was born March 3, 1927, in Stillwater, Minn. She survived the scarcity of the great depression to become a spirited and independent young woman. At age 17 Lucy entered college, eventually studying social work in graduate school in Minneapolis.
She then moved to Los Angeles, where she worked as an EEG technician at a hospital and earned her pilot's license before marrying William John Bangs and becoming stepmother to his five-year-old son, Young Bill, in 1949.
Seeking a safe place to raise their children, Bill and Lucy moved with six children -- Felix, Tracy, Philip, Margaret, Josephine, and Cornelia -- to Orcas Island in 1957. Over the next 12 years they had four more daughters -- Abigail (who died at age two), Alexandrina, Ursula, and Helen.
While her husband Bill worked off-island as a physician, Lucy used her seemingly boundless energy caring for the children, gardening, raising Scottish Highland cattle, and managing the family businesses, including the Villagers Inn, the Cottage Gift Shop, and the Orcas service station. Lucy also pursued her life-long love of building and interior design, with projects including several island homes and the Victorian Valley Chapel. Lucy loved good food and good company; she is remembered for lively parties filled with thoughtful conversation and joyful laughter.
After marrying Harold Asper in 1976, Lucy continued her busy life devoted to family and home, caring for her aging mother, Jennie Rouse, and her three youngest daughters while managing her farm with cattle, goats, pigs, sheep, chickens, geese and gardens.
In 1986 Lucy retired from the complexity of farm life to the ease of living in a condo on the Seattle waterfront, where she enjoyed the art galleries, opera and theater. Lucy also refurbished a historic home in Seaview, Wash., while taking the opportunity to hike the sandy beaches of the Pacific coast.
In her later years, living close to daughter Ursula in Ballard, Lucy enjoyed the company of her children and grandchildren; she also grieved the loss of two adult sons, Felix and Tracy.
Lucy is survived by her step-son, Bill Bangs, of Fullerton, Calif.; son Philip Bangs, of Bremerton; and daughters Margaret Bangs, of Port Angeles; Cornelia Cohen, of Buford, Georgia; Josephine Bangs and Rena Patty, of Orcas Island; Ursula Bawden, of Seattle; and Helen Asper, Portland, Ore.; plus many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A service was held for Lucy in Seattle on Jan. 15, 2006.
Lucy will always be remembered for her vitality, her love of beauty and her unconditional love for her many children. We will miss her greatly.
Brown, Roberts V.
Saturday, 24 Dec 2005 Islands Sounder Eastsound, WA
Roberts VanDyke Brown, 72, died Dec. 24, 2005, after a short illness, in Los Angeles, Calif. A long-time resident of Seattle and Eastsound, Mr. Brown is survived by his children Roberts V. (Diana) Brown, Charles B. (Yvonne) Brown, and Nancy Brown (Darrell) Toland, plus seven grandchildren, his brothers Hilton U. (Flora) Brown and Thomas S. (Pat) Brown, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Mr. Brown is also survived by his long-time partner, Mary Jo Farr.
Mr. Brown was born July 27, 1933 in Indianapolis, Ind., to Paul V. Brown and Florence Stanley Brown. He moved to Seattle as a teenager, where his father worked as Superintendent of Parks from 1948 to 1960. Mr. Brown attended Franklin High School and the University of Washington, where he was a member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity. After serving in the Army, Mr. Brown held various positions as a manufacturing representative before he purchased Intercoastal, Inc., an aeronautical parts distribution company, in 1967. He sold Intercoastal, Inc. in 1981 and retired to Buck Mountain, just outside of Eastsound on Orcas Island, where he lived for over 20 years in the dream home he designed and had built.
Mr. Brown loved music and played the piano his entire life. He enjoyed the arts and supported local artists on Orcas by commissioning and promoting their work. Mr. Brown also loved boats and owned several waterskiing boats as a teenager and young adult before he purchased the “Carolina”, a 1928 Jensen-built wooden yacht, in 1964. He owned the Carolina for 20 years and spent as much time as he could cruising the U.S. and Canadian coastal islands he cherished. Mr. Brown was a member of the Classic Yacht Association and served as its president for several years.
Mr. Brown will be remembered by his children as a loving, supportive father. He had a quick wit and kept his sense of humor until the end, holding the respect of all who knew him. We love him and we will miss him.
A memorial service and celebration of Mr. Brown’s life will be held at Daniel’s Broiler on Lake Union in Seattle on Jan. 21, 2006 at 1 p.m.
Hansen, Alice Lorraine
Monday, 02 Jan 2006 Islands Sounder Eastsound, WA
Alice Lorraine Hansen, 84, was born June 27, 1921 in Big Timber, Montana. She passed away Jan. 2, 2006 at the Life Care Center in Sedro Woolley. She was the oldest of eight children born to Edward and Emma Franklin. Alice married
Tonnes S. Hansen on Aug. 26, 1930 in Cody, Wyoming. They ranched in the Big Timber area for a number of years before moving to Lopez Island in October 1944, where they farmed and a made a home for their five children. Alice was a homemaker all her life. She was an excellent seamstress, loved gardening, traveled with her husband various times to Norway and all over the United States, and was known in recent years as the "egg lady, " who lived in the Red House on Lopez Hill Road. She won numerous prizes at the San Juan County Fair with her vegetables and quilts. Alice loved helping others when and wherever she could. She took extra pride in Jehovah God as one of Jehovah's Witness in 1950 and firmly believed in the resurrection hope mentioned in the Bible in John 5:28.29. Her faith was an important part of her life. In 2000 she donated property on Lopez Island where a Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses was built and she was happy to see different ones in the community who came there.
She was preceded in death by her husband Tonnes in 1986, son Edward Tonnes in 1949, brothers Pierre Franklin and John Franklin, and a sister, Marjorie Parker.
She is survived by her daughter Dianna (Raymond) Teuber, of Portland, Ore.; sons Marvin (Bonnie) Hansen of Sedro Woolley; John (Janet) Hansen of Kenmore; and daughter Deborah (Lynnie) Arnott of Lopez Island. Grandchildren were Teresa Hansen, Adrienne Hansen, Dee Anne Applegate and Stanley Arnott, and numerous great and great-great grandchildren. She is also survived by one brother, Douglas (Joyce) Franklin, of Sedro Woolley; sisters Emmy Lou Brooks and Carol Eades, both of Buckley, and Helen Picket of Wenatchee; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at the Lopez Island Golf Club Saturday, Jan. 14, at 2:30 p.m.
