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Chloe Lucille Ray
Sept. 14, 1916 -- Jan. 10, 2006
Forks resident Chloe Lucille Ray died of age-related causes at age 89.
She was born in Red Star, Ark., to Charles E. and Nancy Elizabeth (Eaton) Ahart.
She married
Hassel Ray in Yakima on July 24, 1976. They moved from Yakima to Forks soon afterward.
In addition to enjoying the outdoors by joining her husband in their camper, she liked gardening, sewing and quilting.
Mrs. Ray was a member of the Forks Assembly of God Church.
Survivors include daughters Rowena Jongeward and Willena Richards, both of Forks, and Sharon Neiffer of Plymouth; stepsons LeRoy Ray, Wayne Ray and Glen Ray; stepdaughters Wilma Engeseth, Geneva Montayne and Shelly Roark; 22 grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren and 24 great-great-grandchildren.
Her husband died Nov. 3, 2001. She was also preceded in death by two grandsons and two great-grandsons.
Services: Saturday, Jan. 14, 1 p.m., memorial in Assembly of God Church, 81 Huckleberry Lane, Forks. Private family burial will be in Forks cemetery.
Mount Olympus Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
LAURA LOUISE HOWARD PAULSON
Laura Louise Howard Paulson died at the St. Vincent Hospital and Medical Center in Portland, Oregon, on September 14, 2005, at the age of 59 after a bout with cancer.
She was born January 12, 1946, in Bremerton, Washington, to Oscar Marlow Jr. and Elsie Johanna (Aura) Howard.
Laura was a descendent of pioneers in Clallam County. Her paternal grandparents were Oscar and Mamie Howard. Her maternal grandparents were William and Hanna Aura. Both families homesteaded in the Joyce area.
She was raised in Bremerton and attended Manette Elementary School and Dewey Junior High School, and graduated from East High School.
She was active in the Bremerton music program and played the flute in the orchestra and band from elementary school through high school. She played the piano in the East High School Stage Band.
Laura attended Olympic College in Bremerton and graduated from Western Washington University (formerly Western Washington State College) in Bellingham with a degree in industrial arts.
She was a designer by profession. Through her business, she provided floral arrangements, specialized clothing and printed materials for social events.
She started the development of her floral-arrangement skills for special events while working for Forget-Me-Not-Florists in Bremerton. Her sewing, pattern-making and skills in producing printed materials were also started in Bremerton, where as a member of numerous organizations, she played a key role in coordinating the activities for social events.
She lived and worked in Bremerton; Spokane, Washington; Anchorage, Alaska; Portland, Oregon; and several locations in Hawaii.
Laura's dream was to live on the Hawaiian Islands. For several years prior to her illness, she lived on the islands of Oahu and Hawaii.
Survivors in the immediate family include her brother, Lauran Lyle Howard of Salinas, California, and her sister-in-law, Randee Joy Roth of Salinas, California.
Laura also has an aunt and several cousins in Washington and Oregon, as well as relatives in Finland.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
It was Laura's wish that funeral services be held at Kailua, Oahu, Hawaii, on Lanikai Beach and that her remains by transported by Koa canoe between the Mokulua Islands and spread on the sea. Her brother, Lauran, wishes her well on her journey.
In lieu of flowers, it is suggested that memorial contributions be made to the Joyce Museum Society, c/o Mary F. Pfaff-Pierce, P.O. Box 1001, Port Angeles, Washington 98362.
MELVIN J. COLLIER
Melvin was born September 10, 1916, to Blanche Woodworth and William Devillo Collier in Kenmore, New York. He passed away December 13, 2005, in Sequim, Washington after three strokes. He was 89 years old.
His early schooling was in upper New York state and Michigan. Later his family moved to southern California, where he graduated from Alhambra High School.
Following this, he graduated from Los Angeles Junior College and was admitted to the University of California at Berkeley and graduated with a degree in mechanical engineering in 1942.
He met his future wife, Margery N. Jones, at Berkeley. After her graduation in 1943, they were married
in Burlingame, California, on February 25, 1944.
During World War I, he worked as a flight engineer with Pan American World Airways. After the war, he was with Chase and Sandborn Coffee Co. as a plant manager in Seattle, Washington. When they asked him to transfer to New Jersey as a plant manager, he declined and stayed on the West Coast, eventually joining Cosgrove and Co. (insurance brokers) in San Francisco, who produced a nice position for him.
It followed that Marsh and McClennan took over Cosgrove and Co., and he remained with Marsh and McClennan until his retirement in 1984.
He is survived by his wife Margery; his daughter, Suzanne Eike (Stan); his son, William Elbridge Collier; grandchildren Matthew and Benjamin Holt, Zachary and Tara Collier; great-grandchildren Lucy and Will Holt; and his sister, Jeanne Collier Harbell (John).
He was preceded in death by his younger son, James Melvin Collier; his older sisters, Isabelle and Muriel Joslin (married
twins); brother Arthur Woodworth Collier; and half-brother Ethelbert Doubleday.
JAMES MELVIN COLLIER
James was born to Melvin J. and Margery J. Collier on January 8, 1950, in Portland, Oregon, a delightful and talented person.
He had many interests, mainly electronics and music. He managed to keep working and building on them until the end of his life.
A very loving son and brother. He lost his battle with cancer on August 29, 2005. He was 50 years old.
We miss you both so much.
Mom, Sue, Bill and all.
KATHERINE ROSE ALLEN
Katherine Rose Allen, 94, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2006, in Bonney Lake, Washington.
``Grandma Kay's" final months were under the loving care of her granddaughter and husband, Janet and Chris Dahl, in their Bonney Lake home.
Katherine's parents, Frank and Mary Ann Maissen, immigrated from Switzerland early in the 20th century. Katherine was born on March 13, 1911, in Kirkland, Washington.
Soon after that, her father, Frank, died suddenly. According to Swiss custom at the time, Frank's brother, John, was obligated to marry the widow and bring up her three children. John lovingly accepted that obligation, and together they had nine more children.
Soon after the loss of her father, the family moved to Yakima, where Katherine attended St. Joseph's Academy. During the hard times of the Depression, Katherine helped the family finances by working in hop fields, and was a longtime employee of the Gibson Meat Packing plant in Yakima.
In 1942, Katherine married
Robert Allen, who at the time was serving in the U.S. Navy. After the war, Katherine and her husband bought a fishing boat and spent several years fishing the Alaskan waters around Kodiak Island. Katherine served as a cook on the vessel.
When her husband began crab fishing in the Bering Sea, she retired from the seafaring life and opened a motel in Port Angeles.
Katherine loved to travel. While Bob was in Alaska, Katherine became a world traveler, visiting her relatives in Switzerland and eventually touring most of the countries in Europe on her own.
After Bob's retirement, they traveled to Australia, New Zealand, the Caribbean, Mexico and South America.
In addition to traveling, Katherine was an avid gardener, winning citywide recognition for her beautiful yard in Port Angeles.
Katherine is survived by her daughter, Margaret Cunningham House (Lorne) of Yakima; seven grandchildren, Dan Cunningham (Carol) of Sunnyside; Karen Pruitt (Ronnie) of Selah; Janet Dahl (Chris) of Bonney Lake; Christine Jacobsen (Frank) of Buckley; David Cunningham (Vicki) of Yakima; Shannon Webster (Duane) of Yakima; Cathy Blore (Mark) of Selah; 16 great-grandchildren, four great-great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
She is also survived by a brother, Charles Maissen (Isabel), of Yakima, and three sisters, Frances (Bob) Mitchell of California; Monica Hackett of Yakima and Helen Woodworth of Yakima.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob; father Frank Maissen; stepfather John Maissen; mother Mary Ann Maissen; sister Mary Ann Searles; and brothers Louie, Joe and Jake Maissen. Several of her siblings were lost in infancy.
Grandma Kay was a lively, generous and beautiful lady. Despite many years of illness, she maintained her sense of humor and zest for living. She was like a playful sister to her daughter and grandchildren -- they never knew what to expect.
All of her family and many friends will miss her. She will be forever in our hearts.
At Katherine's request, there will be no service. A Celebration of Her Life will be held at The Morning Star Church (formerly Masonic Center) in the upstairs annex, Yakima, Washington, on Saturday, January 21, 2006, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Burial will be March 13, 2006 at Calvary cemetery.
Memorials in her name may be sent to the Yakima Humane Society Shelter, 2405 W. Birchfield Road, Yakima, WA 98901.
Barbara Benedict
Dec. 31, 1937 -- Jan. 12, 2006
Barbara Benedict died in her Sequim home of cancer. She was 68.
She was born in Darwen, England, to James and Nellie (Collins) Cox.
A graduate of Birmingham University, she was a schoolteacher in England and in Wisconsin before becoming a homemaker in Ohio, Michigan and Washington.
She married
James W. Benedict on July 2, 1982, in Rochester, Mich.
Mrs. Benedict's interests included cooking, gardening and playing duplicate bridge.
In addition to her husband, survivors include son Andrew McKewan of Windsor, Ontario; daughters Susan Thome of Carson City, Mich., and Caroline Rhodes of Houston, Texas; and seven grandchildren.
Services: To be announced. Drennan-Ford Funeral Home, Port Angeles, is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials: Sequim Food Bank, 144 W. Alder St., Sequim, WA 98382; Hospice of Clallam County, P.O. Box 2014, Port Angeles, WA 98362.
Robert Lloyd Jones
May 20, 1921 -- Jan. 9, 2006
Former Port Townsend Fire Chief Robert Lloyd ``Bob" Jones died of congestive heart failure in Port Townsend. He was 84.
Mr. Jones was born to Thomas and Marie (Anderson) Jones in Port Townsend.
He married
Mildred Mae Keen in Port Townsend on Feb. 8, 1958. She died in 1978.
Mr. Jones graduated from Port Townsend High School in 1939.
He retired as fire chief in 1986. He owned and operated Port Townsend Plumbing and Heating in 1965-1975.
Mr. Jones served in the Navy Seabees during World War II and the Korean War, with service in the South Pacific in Aleutians.
He was past exalted ruler of the Elks Lodge and commodore of Port Townsend Yacht Club, of which he was a life member.
He enjoyed naval history and was a member of Maritime Historical Society of Seattle and National Maritime Historical Society of America.
Survivors include son and daughter-in-law William Elmer and Lou Brown of Alabama, daughter and son-in-law Sharon E. and James A. Deen of Port Townsend; 13 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by sister Dorothy Jones.
Services: None, at his request. His cremated ashes will be scattered at sea.
Kosec Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Dorothy Ann O'Meara
July 4, 1916 -- Jan. 12, 2006
Dorothy Ann O'Meara died of heart failure at her family home in Port Townsend. She was 89.
Mrs. O'Meara was born to Robert and Margaret (McLarney) Black in Port Townsend, where she attended local schools and graduated from high school in 1934.
She married
Alfred M. ``Bud" O'Meara on Aug. 31, 1938.
Mrs. O'Meara's life was devoted to her family, her community and her church. She enjoyed attending the many sports events in which her children and grandchildren participated. She also was involved in community programs such as the senior center and Meals On Wheels.
Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law Patricia Ann and Bill Van Ness of Bainbridge Island, Dorothy and Hall J. Baetz of Seattle, Mary and Mike Medin of Edmonds, and Cathie and Rock Fountain of Port Townsend; son and daughter-in-law Tom and Marilyn O'Meara of Port Townsend; son Bud O'Meara of Port Townsend; 20 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren.
Services: Saturday, Jan. 21, noon, St. Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Church, Port Townsend with interment at the Catholic cemetery on San Juan Avenue.
A reception and celebration of life will follow at 2 p.m. at the Port Townsend Elks Club, 555 Otto St.
Kosec Funeral Home, Port Townsend, was in charge of arrangements.
Memorials: Jefferson Healthcare Home Health and Hospice, 834 Sheridan St., Port Townsend, WA 98368; or Port Townsend High School Alumni Association, 1433 Ninth St., Port Townsend, WA 98368.
