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Louis R. Fauteaux
March 18, 1932 -- Jan. 16, 2006
Sequim resident Louis R. Fauteaux, 73, died in Seattle Veterans Affairs Hospital of respiratory failure.
He was born in Albuquerque, N.M., to Louis C. and Elizabeth C. (Pratt) Fauteaux.
He married
Helga G. Ziemann in Canoga Park, Calif., on April 12, 1964.
He was a Seabee in the Navy Construction Battalion from March 1951 through March 1955 and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal. Mr. Fauteaux's duty stations included Korea, North Africa and Turk Island.
As a civilian, he was a building contractor in Alaska, Washington, Oregon, California, Arizona, Florida and New Mexico.
In addition to traveling, Mr. Fauteaux enjoyed collecting and restoring old boats and cars. He also liked hunting and fishing.
He was a member of Lighthouse Christian Center.
Survivors include his wife; sons Richard M. Fauteaux of Kent and Louis S. and David A. Fauteaux, both of Spokane; daughters Tammy and Terry; brother William J. Fauteaux and sisters Marilee Fisher and Joyce Walcott, all of Yoncalla, Ore; and nine grandchildren.
Services: Saturday, Jan. 28, 11 a.m., memorial, followed by a light luncheon, in Lighthouse Christian Center, 304 Viewcrest Ave., Port Angeles. The Rev. Eldon Officer will officiate.
Inurnment was in Tahoma National cemetery, 18600 24th St. S.E., Kent. Columbia Funeral Home, Seattle, was in charge.
Memorials: Food Ministry, Lighthouse Christian Center, 304 Viewcrest Ave., Port Angeles, WA 98362.
Betty Maude Hoffman
Nov. 11, 1923 -- Jan. 21, 2006
Betty Maude Hoffman died in Sequim of age-related causes. She was 82.
She was born in Glendale, Calif., to Theodore Eugene and Ruby Grace (Kentfield) Hoffman.
Ms. Hoffman, who served in the Women's Army Corps during World War II, belonged to the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars.
She was employed as a bookkeeper and property manager.
During her youth, she excelled in tennis and skiing. In later years, she enjoyed RV traveling around the country. In addition to being an avid reader, she was skilled at carving songbirds and weaving.
Ms. Hoffman is survived by sister and brother-in-law Patricia B. and Keith Detterich of Sun City West, Ariz.
Services: None. Drennan-Ford Funeral Home, Port Angeles, is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials: American Cancer Society, Clallam Unit, P.O. Box 861, Port Angeles, WA 98362.
Patricia `Terri' Van Den Berg
April 14, 1937 -- Jan. 24, 2006
Sequim resident Patricia ``Terri" Van Den Berg died in Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, of a myocardial infarction at age 68.
She was born in Flint, Mich., to John and Viola Zillich.
Her 1981 marriage to Robert Van Den Berg ended with his death on Nov. 8, 1985.
In addition to working as a cook along the Trans-Alaska Pipeline in Dead Horse, Alaska, she was cook/manager for various hotels from Texas to Alaska. Most recently, she managed a convenience store for Williams Corp. in Anchorage, Alaska.
She retired to Sequim in 2001.
She enjoyed pets and children.
Mrs. Van Den Berg was an active member of the Oh Scarlett Chapter of the Red Hat Society as well as belonging to Sequim Senior Singles, 2nd & 4th Monday Sequim Senior Singles Poker Group, and Literary Sleuths.
Survivors include son Geoffrey Park of Anchorage, Alaska; stepmother Electa ``Munson" Hutchens of Lewiston, Idaho; brother John ``Jack" Zillich of Anatone; sister Shirley; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Services: Saturday, Jan. 28, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., celebration of life at 1691 Carlsborg Road. Her cremated ashes will be spread with her husband's in Alaska.
American Funeral Services was in charge.
Suzanne L. Arnold
Oct. 26, 1944 -- Jan. 14, 2006
Suzanne L. Arnold of Sequim died of injuries sustained when she was struck by a truck on Hurricane Ridge Road in Olympic National Park. She was 61.
She was born in Flushing, N.Y., to Theodore and Grace Jean (Moore) Lindenberg.
She received a bachelor's degree in business administration from Rollins College in Florida.
She married
James William Arnold in Winter Park, Fla., on Dec. 19, 1970.
Mrs. Arnold's career included positions as a computer programmer in Orlando, Fla.; systems specialist in Reston, Va.; systems analyst, IT manager and fine art photographer in Saratoga, Calif.; and fine art photographer and painter in Sequim.
She enjoyed gourmet cooking and was a wine appreciation instructor and world traveler, where she photographed landscapes and historical architecture of Scotland, Ireland and England.
Mrs. Arnold belonged to the Washington Chapter of Plein Air Painters of America. She was a former member of Blue Whole Cooperative Art Gallery and vice president and president-elect of Sequim Open Aire Market.
Survivors include her husband and mother, both of Sequim, and brother Theodore Lindenberg III of Fairfax, Va.
Services: March 19 celebration of life. Contact Jim Arnold at jim@serenery.com or phone 360-582-1048.
Barbara Cox Benedict
Dec. 31, 1937 -- Jan. 12, 2006
Barbara Cox Benedict died in her Sequim home. Her obituary appeared Jan. 15 on Page C11.
Memorials: Saturday, Jan. 28, 3 p.m., memorial at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 525 N. Fifth Ave., Sequim.
Drennan-Ford Funeral Home, Port Angeles, was in charge of arrangements.
Velma Halsey
July 27, 1930 -- Jan. 16, 2006
Port Angeles resident Velma Halsey died of lung cancer. She was 75.
She was born in Portland, Ore., to Arthur L. and Ann (Neels) McLane.
She married
Gary Halsey on Jan. 1, 1961.
Mrs. Halsey lived most her life on the Oregon and Washington coasts.
Survivors include her husband; son and daughter-in-law Donald and Dianna Halsey of Port Angeles; daughter Janet Ward of New York City; daughters and sons-in-law Judi and Eugene Lasater of Newport, Ore., and Linda and Michael Arias of Irvine, Calif.; brothers Donald McLane, Marvin McLane and Howard McLane; sister Thelma Giddings; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a grandson.
Services: Saturday, Jan. 28, 2 p.m., memorial at Sequim Valley Chapel, 108 W. Alder St., Sequim.
Memorials: American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 861, Port Angeles, WA 98362. The family requests no flowers.
Steve Alan Pozarzycki
Dec. 20, 1953 -- Jan. 21, 2006
Port Angeles resident Steve Alan ``Pozy" Pozarzycki died in Northwest Hospital and Medical Center in Seattle of complications from surgery related to diabetes. He was 52.
He was born at Chanute Air Force Base, Rantoul, Ill., to Henry J. and Karen L. (Maschino) Pozarzycki.
Mr. Pozarzycki served in the Navy at Key West, Fla.
He had been married
and divorced.
He attended college in Michigan, studying aeronautical mechanics.
In his career, he was a millwright, carpenter, mechanic and musician in Michigan, Ohio, Florida, Texas, Oklahoma, California and Washington.
He moved from Ohio to Port Angeles five years ago to be near his sons.
As a transplant recipient, he helped organize a musical benefit in Port Angeles for transplant awareness. He also supported other causes through benefits.
Mr. Pozarzycki was a member of the Catholic Church, the Ohio Millwright and Carpenters Union and, in Port Angeles, the Keep Live Music Alive movement.
Survivors include sons Shae Alan Pozarzycki and Blake Alex Pozarzycki of Port Angeles; and sisters Roxanne Pozarzycki and Jody Katte of Michigan.
He was preceded in death by his father, sister Nancy Duncan, and an infant daughter.
Services: Saturday, Jan. 28, 4 p.m., celebration of life memorial followed by a potluck at Port Angeles Yacht Club, 1305 Marine Drive, Port Angeles.
There is as yet no funeral home while attempts are made to reach out-of-state family members.
Memorials: Port Angeles Kidney Center, 809 Georgiana St., Port Angeles, WA 98362.
MARIA SEMOTIUK VAUGHAN CATHCART
1927-2006
Maria was born in the USSR on February 15, 1927, to John and Kathryn Semotiuk.
She has one sister, Annie Nociar, of Langley, British Columbia.
Her father immigrated to Canada in 1919, and soon became the proud owner of a large farm. A coal stove warmed them, cows and chickens fed them, man and machinery harvested crops, and life was good.
At the tender age of 18, Maria was walking in the rain in Vancouver, British Columbia, when a sailor approached her and asked to share her umbrella. He asked her if she liked chicken; when she said yes, he asked, ``How about a wing?" and held out his arm to her.
Thus began a marital union that lasted over 25 years, when on May 4, 1969, Denver Ward Vaughan died of cancer.
Together they gave life to Devin Vaughan of Port Angeles and Garland Vaughan of Port Angeles; also Darlene Jewel Vaughan, who died at age 5 in 1955.
Maria remarried
in 1970 to Thomas Cathcart. He passed away in 1989.
Maria was a fantastic cook. Through the years this gift was appreciated at a logging camp in Alaska, a landmark hotel in Forks, a roadside eatery near her home on the Bogachiel, and at her own dining room table.
Cabbage rolls, fried corn, date squares, cornbread and beans, chocolate gravy and biscuits, maple bars, and her beloved Ukrainian specialties made every meal a banquet.
Maria designed jewelry, loved to travel and enjoyed gardening. She loved reading and studying the Bible, and constantly kept notes about what she learned. It inspired her to talk to anyone she met about this oldest of books.
During her illness, she spoke of how her God Jehovah was helping her to endure, and of His promise of resurrection back to this earth under paradise conditions. This she awaits.
A memorial for her will be given by Jim Petrie at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses at 1714 S. N St., Port Angeles, on Saturday, January 28, 2006, at 2 p.m.
Nova Patricia Thurman Bliss
June 26, 1929 -- Jan. 24, 2006
Port Angeles resident Nova Patricia Thurman Bliss died of congestive heart failure at age 76.
She was born in Elma to William James and Minnie Irene Lucille (Clark) Bramer.
She married
Elton Thurman on Aug. 13, 1949. He died on Aug. 26, 1978.
She married
H. Donald Bliss in December 1990. He died June 1, 1998.
She attended Peninsula College, where she studied creative writing and received her GED diploma.
Mrs. Bliss was a homemaker and enjoyed painting, writing and music.
She was a member of Independent Bible Church in Port Angeles, Rebekah, TOPS, and the Senior Center, and worked with mentally challenged people.
Survivors include daughter Mary L. Helgeson; daughters and sons-in-law Nova P. and John L. Helgeson, Leanna M. and Ralph G. Dyker and Kay L. and Jack R. Cinotto; son-in-law Larry Peters; 14 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and several stepchildren.
In addition to her husbands, she was preceded in death by daughter Billie Irene Peters.
Services: Saturday, Jan. 28, 1 p.m., memorial at Independent Bible Church, 116 E. Ahlvers Road, Port Angeles.
Drennan-Ford Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials: Assured Hospice, 720 E. Washington St., No. 104, Sequim, WA 98382.
