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Wheeler, Ronald "Ron" E.
Saturday, 31 Dec 2005 Islands Sounder Eastsound, WA
Ronald "Ron" E. Wheeler, 61, passed away Dec. 31, 2005 in Seattle, at the University of Washington Hospital, ending his life-long battle with lung disease.
Ron was the beloved brother and brother-in-law of Deniese and Kirk Troutman, and uncle to Chris and Katie.
Although challenged by his health, he never complained. He had a kind and generous spirit. The things he cared about most were his family, the stewardship of nature and our environment. Ron is survived by his wife Gayle, his son and daughter-in-law Heath and Josilyn, grandchildren Brooke and Garrett, and his mother Glennette Evans. He was preceded in death by his dad, Neral Evans, and his brother, Tommy Evans.
Kirk and Diene would like to thank the people of Orcas Island for all their prayers and kind thoughts We feel your love, and it is helping us get through this difficult time.
Cleaveland, Frederick Neil
Friday, 02 Dec 2005 Islands Sounder Eastsound, WA
Frederic Neil Cleaveland, political scientist and former provost at Duke University, died Wednesday, Dec. 2 of kidney failure at the age of 90.
Born Oct. 30, 1915 in Phoenix, Ariz., he was a devoted father and husband. He was married
to Barbara Henry Cleaveland, who died in August, for 65 years.
He is survived by three children: Marilyn McConnell of Berkeley, Calif.; Ann Gaubinger, of Northampton, Mass.; and Kenneth Cleaveland, of Andrews, North Carolina; 10 grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.
Frederic Cleaveland received his B.A. from Duke University in 1937 and his M.A. and Ph.D. in politics from Princeton in 1951. He was a leader at UNC during the tumultuous 1960s, serving as chairman of the political science department from 1958 to 1970 and chairman of the faculty from 1967 to 1970. Of his service to the university, legal scholar and activist Dan Pollitt writes, “Carolina is indebted to Fred Cleaveland. His soft-spoken voice rose high above the clamor, bringing reason, light and solutions?the epitome of academe.” After his work at UNC, Fred moved to Duke, where he held the position of provost from 1971 to 1978, also teaching political science there until his retirement.
As a scholar of government and public policy, Fred Cleaveland contributed to the field of public administration with several books and numerous other publications. He was a member of the board of trustees and chairman of the board for the National Academy of Public Administration in the 1970s. He also served as a senior staff member at the Brookings Instutution in the mid-1960s. His lively interest in public affairs persisted throughout his years and, until two weeks ago, he participated in a discussion group with other retired scholars who used the Socratic method to explore contemporary political and ethical issues.
Following his retirement from Duke, Fred and his wife lived half of the year in Eastsound, on Orcas Island. There, he took up farming, raised sheep and learned the crafts of spinning and weaving. He enjoyed hiking and was an active supporter of the Orcas Island Public Library.
A memorial service will be held for Fred at a time to be announced. Memorial donations may be made to the Interfaith Council of Chapel Hill or the San Juan Preservation Trust, Box 327, Lopez Island, WA 98261.
Plummer, Roland "Buck"
Friday, 25 Nov 2005 Islands Sounder Eastsound, WA
Roland “Buck” Plummer, 85, of Lopez Island, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, Nov. 25, 2005.
He was born on June 9, 1920 in Westmoreland, Kansas, the son of Leslie and Edna (Mills) Plummer.
Buck was raised and attended school in Topeka, Kansas until his family moved to Portland, Ore., where he graduated from Benson Polytechnic High School. On Dec. 23, 1939, he and Shirley (Spencer) Post were united in marriage in Friday Harbor. In honor of the occasion, the captain sounded the ferry whistle as they left to their honeymoon in Victoria, B.C. The couple lived in Bellingham and on Blakely Island before finally settling on Lopez Island.
Buck served in the U. S. Army, where he was part of the first invasion of Japan. On his return to the island, he farmed until he was employed as a rural carrier with the U.S. Postal Service. Buck also served as Lopez Island’s first fire commissioner. After retirement he managed Spencer’s Landing for a number of years.
One brother, Burford, preceded him in death. Buck is survived by his brother, Bernard; his wife Shirley, of Lopez; son and daughter-in-law Dick and Jean Plummer, of Lopez; daughter and son-in-law Kathy and Douglas Atkins, of Chandler, Ariz.; five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
A memorial service was held Dec. 17, 2005 at the Lopez Island Community Church, with Pastor Jeff Smith officiating. A reception followed in the Fellowship House. Memorials may be sent to a Lopez Island charity of choice.
Arrangements are in the care of Evans Funeral Chapel, Anacortes and San Juan Islands. Please share memories of Buck and sign the online guest register at www.evanschapel.com.
Oranski, Alexander
Friday, 02 Dec 2005 Islands Sounder Eastsound, WA
Alexander Oranski passed away Dec. 2, 2005 at his home.
For the last 16 years, Al called Orcas Island home. He was born on Oct. 15, 1934 in Montreal, Quebec, where he was also raised, and where his love for aviation began. His first solo flight was at the age of 16. Later, in pursuit of this love, he joined the US Air Force. It was while he was in the Air Force that he received his private pilot's license through a private school on base. His job classification in the Air Force was that of a boom operator on refueling tankers. After his discharge in 1959, he moved to California, where he became a flight instructor and earned the necessary ratings that led him to his first job as a commercial pilot with Blatz Airline. It was there also that he met Beverly, the love of his life.
In 1962, he was hired by Flying Tigers Airline, which was started by some original Chennault Flying Tigers of WWII. He flew for them until he was furloughed in early 1963. That year was a big year for Al. It was in 1963 that he very proudly become a U.S. citizen as well as a husband to Beverly. In May 1964 he moved his new family to San Diego and began a life long-career with PSA until 1988, when it was bought by US Air. He retired from US Air in November 1993.
In the interim he raised a family and enjoyed riding horses, motorcycles in the desert, sailing and water skiing in the bay and bass fishing in the lakes. Al was born again in February 1974. His thirst for the things of the Lord grew on a daily basis and he never missed a chance to evangelize.
Retirement was short-lived, as he could not stay away from flying the big guys. He picked up a job with Orcas Bay, flying the Vancouver Grizzlies to and from their games. Later, he received an offer he couldn't refuse and began flying a 727 in and around the Middle East. He was based in Saudi Arabia for a little over three years, coming home every two to three months. Even though he could not bring a Bible into the country, he couldn't keep himself from sharing Jesus. Of course, 9/11 brought him home for good.
With all this flying going on, Al and Beverly still managed to cruise the Pacific Northwest and points beyond in their boat. He also found time to build walls, plant trees and put up fences. He loved working in the yard with Beverly by his side. He also found time for an occasional game of golf. However, this was still not enough to keep him down and in retirement. In 2003 he went to trucking school and began a whole new career driving 18 wheelers. This new career ended only with his illness in May 2005.
He went home to be with his beloved Lord and Savior Dec 2, 2005. He is survived by Beverly, his wife of 42 years; his sons Michael Oranski of Charlotte, North Carolina and William Welch of Chula Vista, Calif; his daughters Debbie Thompson and Cindy La Fuze, both of Ramona, Calif.; 12 grandchildren, five great grandchildren, an older brother, Leo Oranski of Bellingham; and a younger sister, Christine Green, of Poway, Calif.
On Dec. 7, graveside services were held at Woodlawn cemetery. They were followed by a celebration of his life at the Orcas Island Community Church, where he and Beverly worshipped for many years. Memorials may be made to the Community Church.
Herz, Ilse
Thursday, 24 Nov 2005 Islands Sounder Eastsound, WA
Ilse Herz, 86, died on Nov. 24 in Eastsound.
She left Breslau, Germany in 1937 and arrived in New York City, where she later met her husband, Eugene, and lived there for many years. Later, she became a highly regarded and successful realtor in the Dearborn, Mich. area, where they resided for over 30 years.
In 2001, she and her husband of 63 years moved to Eastsound to retire to the beauty of the island and be near their daughter’s family. She became a regular participant in the Senior Center community. She enriched many lives with her love of music and the outdoors.
Ilse will be greatly missed by her family and the people who knew her. She is survived by her husband Eugene; daughter Teresa Chocano and her husband Guillermo, grandchildren Emmanuel and Elena of Eastsound, and son Tom, his wife Saralie Pennington and grandson Antal of San Francisco.
A memorial will be held at the Senior Center on Saturday, Jan. 7, at 1 p.m.
Butler, Barry Dale
Thursday, 03 Nov 2005 Islands Sounder Eastsound, WA
Barry Dale Butler, 56, of Anacortes, died Thursday Nov.3, 2005, following a five year battle with cancer.
Barry was born in Sendai, Japan on July 15, 1949 on a U.S. Army base. As part of a military family, he traveled and lived in many parts of the U.S. and Germany. Barry graduated from Olympia High School in 1967. He earned a teaching degree from St. Martin’s College in Lacey, where he majored in English, and minored in Physical Education. He met and married
his high school sweetheart, Jane, and that union produced his precious daughter, Tanya.
They were later divorced. During his lifetime, Barry held various positions, including 10 years as a counselor in Juvenile Corrections, where he worked with court-committed juvenile offenders; and a two-year stint working on yachts on Seattle’s Lake Union while living aboard his 37-foot Chris Craft power boat “The Baron”.
During this time he met his beloved Lana, and they married
in 1983. Their son, Boone, was born in 1985. The family moved to Orcas Island in 1987. Barry was a substitute teacher and coached basketball for the local middle school. He also operated his own maintenance and repair business.
After 13 years on Orcas, the family moved to Anacortes. Barry became a vocational education teacher for Secret Harbor School, receiving much-deserved recognition and working there for four years until health reasons forced him to retire.
Fidalgo Community Church became Barry, Lana and Boone’s church home. Barry made a profession of his faith when he accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior and Lord on July 15, 2003 by being baptized in the bay at Washington Park. He loved the Lord and his many Christian friends from FCC in Anacortes and the Bridge in Oak Harbor. Their love, support and friendship made him a wealthy man. Although his body was sick with cancer, Barry reflected Christ’s strength.
Barry is survived by his wife, Lana; his son, Boone; his daughter, Tanya; two sisters, Vanessa and Valerie; his brothers, Bill, David and Joe; plus two nieces and six nephews.
His family and friends held a “Celebration of His Life” at Island View Elementary, 2501 “J” Avenue, in Anacortes on Nov. 12, 2005.
Arrangements are under the care of Evans Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Anacortes. Share memories of Barry and sign the on-line guest register at www.evanschapel.com.
Burghardt, Galen DeWitt
Saturday, 05 Nov 2005 Islands Sounder Eastsound, WA
Galen DeWitt Burghardt died of natural causes at home in his sleep Saturday, Nov. 5 at the age of 91.
His family was with him at the end.
Galen was a true native son and an island pioneer.
He was born at home in Seattle on Oct. 13, 1914 to Roy D. and Ethel Burghardt. In 1918, his family moved to Friday Harbor, where his father established the Light and Power Company. After some years, they returned to Seattle where Galen graduated from Queen Anne High School. During these years, he spent many fine summers at Camp Orkila.
In the early years of The Great Depression, his father's electrical supply company failed. Seeking new opportunity, the family moved to Pierce, Id., where his father established another diesel driven light and power company. When his father died unexpectedly, Galen took over the operation and management of the sole proprietor business. Galen married
Joyce Foote, of Seattle, in 1941. Sons Galen Jr. and Richard were born while Galen and Joyce resided in Pierce. Unable to compete with FDR's public power program, Galen sold the business to Washington Water Power in the late 40s and brought the family back to Seattle. While there, Galen read about a resort for sale on Orcas Island.
The Burghardts set out in their Buick Roadmaster Sedan and, with stars in their eyes and romance in their hearts, bought Crescent Beach Cottages in 1949. Daughter Patricia was born, and Orcas has been their true home ever since.
They established themselves as true islanders by surviving the winter of '49/'50, a winter that was so cold that their daughter Patty's diapers actually froze to the floor at one point. When Spring arrived, and Galen and Joyce did not up and sell the resort, islanders embraced them as new members of the community.
In the years since, Galen has enjoyed a rich life in the community. He was one of five men (Dick Furrow, Tubb McGlinn, George Gow, and John Odell) who formed the Eastsound Water Users Association. Although the county told them they couldn't do it, these men risked their own time and money to find an engineering firm and drill the well that would, for the first time in Eastsound history, be a source of plentiful, pure water.
Galen served on the Bishop's Committee at what was then Emmanuel Mission (an Episcopal church that could not quite support itself), and it was in this capacity that he helped to call Father Glion Benson, for whom Emmanuel's parish hall has been named.
All true island lives are varied, and Galen's was no less so. He could be seen on stage in the 1950s as a Can Can dancer in the first March of Dimes fund raising event and in the 1990s as the sheriff in Oklahoma. He was a voracious reader of Pacific Northwest and maritime history. He was skipper of the charter boat Kilowatt II, which he and Joyce would take to the Canadian Gulf Islands for post-Labor Day fishing trips with their friends the Congdons, Gows and Odells and learn, after a stressful summer resort season, to speak lovingly with one another again. He and Joyce were charter members of the Orcas Island Yacht Club.
From 1957 to 1984, Galen and Joyce lived in Seattle. During these years, Galen followed a lifelong dream of going to sea and went to work as an engineer on ocean going tugs. He retired as a Chief Engineer for Crowley Maritime.
Since returning to the island, he has served on the vestry of Emmanuel Episcopal Church and has pursued his passions for building, landscape architecture, wetlands preservation and tool collecting. He and his son Dick made pilgrimages to Idaho nearly every year to retrace his life there and to intersect the journey of Lewis and Clark. He has appeared for the past several years in the 4th of July parade, riding in glory in the back seat of a Model T.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce, his children, Galen Jr., Dick, and Patty, his three grandchildren, Sarah, Galen W., and John, and his brother Kenneth.
A memorial service will be held at Emmanuel Episcopal Church this coming Saturday, Nov. 12 at 2:00. A reception in the parish hall will follow.
Donations may be made in Galen's memory and honor to Faith in Action, the Orcas Senior Center, or the Emmanuel Church Memorial Garden.
May he rest in peace.
Barnett Ranker, Beatrice (Bea)
Wednesday, 02 Nov 2005 Islands Sounder Eastsound, WA
Beatrice (Bea) Barnett Ranker of Deer Harbor passed peaceably at Islands Convalescent Center in Friday Harbor, Nov. 2, 2005.
With her were her son, Gary Ranker, and her grandson, Kevin Ranker.
She taught kindergarten on Orcas Island for many years and was known and loved by so very many here in the San Juan Islands. She was a wonderful, kindhearted woman who spent her entire life caring, giving and letting others know how very special they were.
Before she passed, she said, “I’m the richest person in the world... I have so very many dear friends and am surrounded by love.”
Bea’s family would like to thank all of the staff at Islands Convalescent Center for the sincere kindness, caring and love.
There will be a memorial service at the Deer Harbor Community Hall on Sunday, Nov. 13 at 2 p.m.
Memories of Bea will be shared and then a potluck dinner will follow.
For those who would like, donations can be made in Bea's name to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Northwest Chapter, 1200 6th Ave, Suite 605, Seattle, Wa 98101, (206) 838) 5153 or www.JDRFNW.org
Lundquist, Dennis Lloyd
Tuesday, 18 Oct 2005 Islands Sounder Eastsound, WA
Dennis Lloyd Lundquist, 68, of Federal Way, died Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2005 in Tacoma. He was born Aug. 23, 1937 in Seattle, the son of Lloyd and Lucy (Dennis) Lundquist. Dennis worked for and retired from Boeing.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy, of Federal Way; sons, Erik Lundquist of Bonney Lake, and Gary Lundquist of Spanaway; five grandchildren, Chelan Lundquist, Wyatt Lundquist, J. D. Lundquist, Mariah Campbell, and Trisha Campbell; his mother, Lucy Lundquist, of Freeland; his sister, Margaret Turner, of Freeland; and brothers, Gerhard Lundquist, of Coeur D Alene, Ida., and David Lundquist, of Coupeville.
A memorial service was held Saturday, Oct. 22, 2005 in Olga. Arrangements are in the care of Evans Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Anacortes and San Juan Islands.
Munich, William "Bill" Robert
Thursday, 13 Oct 2005 Islands Sounder Eastsound, WA
William “Bill” Robert Munich, 63, of Eastsound, died unexpectedly Saturday, Oct. 1, 2005 in Anacortes.
He was born Jan.8, 1942 in Minneapolis, Minn, , the son of Robert and Helen (Griswold) Munich. Bill grew up in the Seattle ?” Burien area and graduated from Highline High School. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard 1960 ?” 1964, being stationed in the Arctic/North Pole and later in Japan for two years.
Following the Coast Guard, Bill attended Highline Community College and the University of Washington. He met Gaye Kesler and they were married
on April 3, 1965 in Burien.
Bill was owner and operator of “Brown Well Drilling” in Eastsound and was just considering retirement before his death. Bill absolutely loved flying! He also had a passion for boating, restoring Suzukis, fishing, traveling, and WWII history. Bill was notorious for his boating inventions and a myriad of machine tooling and equipment inventions. He was a very special man -?” a larger than life person who had a heart of gold. Bill was always there to help anyone, anytime! He willingly shared his knowledge and expertise with others and could fix just about anything.
He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Bill is survived by his wife, Gaye; son, Hans William Munich; daughter and son-in-law, Heidi Gaye and Dennis Dudley; grandchildren, Tristen Skye Munich, Claire Dudley, Maddi Dudley, and Sophie Dudley; brothers, Wayne Munich and Steve Munich; and mother-in-law, Faye Kesler.
A celebration of Bill’s life will be held at noon Sunday, Oct. 16, 2005 at the home of Steve Verharendse, 6192 Campbell Lake Road, Anacortes.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bill’s granddaughter’s school that he had so much fun supporting through their annual auction, Bright Water School, 1501 10th Avenue, East Seattle, WA 98102, phone number 206-624-6176, www.brightwaterschool.org; or to the Orcas Island Lion’s Club ?” WRM Flying Scholarship, PO Box 1212, Eastsound, WA 98245, www.orcaslions.org.
Arrangements are in the care of Evans Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Anacortes and San Juan Islands.
