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FRANK M. CROSBY
Frank M. Crosby passed away peacefully on May 14, 2004, surrounded by his family.
Frank leaves behind his beloved wife, Patricia Crosby; his daughter, Lynn Schroeder, and husband Lee of Everett; his son, Dave Crosby, and wife Cheryl of Stanwood; and son, Steve Crosby and life partner Alaine Crosby of SeaTac.
He also leaves behind his loving grandchildren, Sarah Schroeder and Jess and Kayli Crosby.
Frank was born in Seattle, Washington, on November 28, 1928. He was the eighth of 10 children.
He has two remaining sisters, Kathryn Mayer of Mercer Island and Mary Ann Custer of Covina, Calif. He also leaves behind many nephews and nieces.
He joined the Air Force when he was 17 and was stationed in Spokane, Washington. He later transferred to the Army Corps of Engineers for which he served his term in Alaska.
When he returned home from the service, he soon met his lifetime partner, Patricia Cochran. They married
in April of 1951. Together they raised three children.
Frank was an auto mechanic both in his profession and hobby. He often held two jobs including several car dealerships, Rainier Brewery and the Port of Seattle. In 1979, he opened his own auto repair shop in Brinnon, Washington.
Frank always took time to enjoy life. He was part owner and mechanic of a stock car which raced at SeaTac Raceway, and later in life he found his true love -- classic cars.
He and Patricia joined and became active members of the Olympic Vintage Auto Club. This club meant the world to Frank and became his whole life, from the people to the tours to the social gatherings.
Frank truly had a zest for life. He loved people and they loved him.
Goodbye, Dad.
Memorial services will be held at the St. Mary Star of the Sea, 1335 Blaine St., Port Townsend, on Saturday, May 22, at noon. A reception to celebrate his life will be held following at the Brinnon Senior Center, 306144 Highway 101, Brinnon, Washington, at 2:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Hospice of Jefferson County, 834 Sheridan, Port Townsend, WA 98568.
Rodney D. Sanders
July 17, 1924 -- May 10, 2004
Retired Navy Cmdr. Rodney D. Sanders of Sequim, died of cancer at age. 79.
Services: Thursday, May 20, 1 p.m., in St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 525 N. Fifth Avenue, Sequim.
Memorials: Donations to any animal shelter in memory of Mr. Sanders and his poodle, Toby.
Nicholas Thomas `Nick' Serafino
May 13, 1948 -- May 14, 2004
Nicolas Thomas ``Nick" Serafino died of liver cancer at age 56.
He was born in San Francisco to Nick Thomas and Dolores (Upjohn) Guida Sr.
In 1968, he served in the Army at Fort Lewis.
He married
Ingrid Ossanna in Minnesota in 1974. They later divorced.
Mr. Serafino enjoyed playing music and spending time with friends and family, especially his grandsons.
Survivors include daughter Danielle Wallace of Bremerton; father Nick Thomas Guida Sr., mother Dolores Upjohn Griffith, brother Mike Guida and sister Mary Beth Hough, all of California; and two grandsons.
Services: Saturday, May 22, 4 p.m., memorial in Drennan-Ford Funeral Home, 260 Monroe Road, Port Angeles. The Rev. Bob Slater will officiate.
Memorials:
Mary Etta Wedin
Feb. 24, 1926 -- May 13, 2004
Sequim resident Mary Etta Wedin died of a stroke in Olympic Medical Center, Port Angeles, at age 78.
She was born to Evstrat and Nadjeda (Ostreyko) Schitkovitz in Crivitz, Wis., where she graduated from high school before going on the University of Wisconsin at Madison to earn her master's degree in home economics.
She married
Donald Wedin in Madison, Wis., on June 19, 1954.
In addition to teaching at the University of Wisconsin, Mrs. Wedin was a home economist for the University Extension in Monroe County, where she also served a term as supervisor for Oakdale Township.
The Wedins moved from Camp Douglas, Wis., to Sequim last October.
She was a member of Trinity Methodist Church in Sequim.
She also belonged to American Association of University Women and several clubs involved in homemaking.
Mrs. Wedin is survived by her husband.
She was preceded in death by brothers Andrew, Michael, Benjamin and John Schitkovitz, and sisters Elizabeth Syoen and Ellen Perrin.
Services: At her request, none. Memorial later in Tomah, Wis.
Memorials: Hospice of Clallam County, P.O. Box 2014, Port Angeles, WA 98362.
ROBERT DAVID GILLANDERS
April 1, 1957 May 13, 2004
Bob passed peacefully at home on May 13th after a long illness, lovingly supported by two-legged and four-legged friends, family and his beloved wife, Jan.
Bob moved with his family from Seattle to Bainbridge Island as a child, and graduated from Bainbridge Island High School, completing his studies at Washington State University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering.
He then followed his dreams and passion for horses by accomplishing a four-year journey on horseback down the Cascade Mountains, up the Rockies and back. He regaled friends and family for years with pictures and never-ending adventure stories from this sojourn.
During his long career as an accomplished farrier, he was privileged to train with a few of the great ones: internationally recognized expert Bob Marshall, his great friend and mentor Gordon Goss, and a host of other talented farriers. He was a longstanding member and full participant in FAWS, the Farrier Association of Washington State.
His passion for horses led him to become an expert show jumper himself, attending local, Canadian, California, Oregon and Arizona shows. He also served as the official farrier for the Bainbridge Classic Horse Show for 22 years, putting on lost shoes between his own jumper rounds.
His expertise at shoeing horses was exceeded only by his ability to communicate with animals. His human students acknowledged with high praise his ability to analyze and articulate how they, too, could excel in their passion for riding and jumping excellence. He exhorted them to ``walk the course exactly how you would ride it."
``Don't be afraid to make your own path, and follow it, " was further advice, and how he lived his own life.
Known fondly as ``The Farrier Philosopher, " his integrity, compassion and caring for others were demonstrated in every phase of his daily life.
He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him; their numbers are legion.
Preceded in passing by his oldest brother, Jim, Bob is survived by his wife, Jan, daughter Lea Frey of Lopez Island, brother Ed Gillanders of Poulsbo, sister Kathy Thorsen of Edmonds, five nieces, four nephews and 13 grand-nieces and nephews.
At Bob's request, there will be no services. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to a charity of your choice.
Farewell and good journey to the ``Farrier Philosopher."
Clyde E. McCann
Aug. 29, 1915 -- May 14, 2004
Sequim resident Clyde E. McCann died in Port Angeles at age 88.
He was born in Brogan, Ore., to Arista Don and Clara Albia (Prather) McCann.
He married
Margaret E. Johanson in Seattle on Dec. 5, 1936.
Mr. McCann was self-employed throughout his working years.
His favorite pastimes included fishing and hunting. He was a member of the International Order of Odd Fellows.
Mr. McCann's survivors include his wife, Margaret; sons Edward of Othello and Don of Puyallup; brothers Orville and George McCann, both of Forks; eight grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
Richard Lee Bradley
July 23, 1934 -- May 9, 2004
Sequim resident Richard Lee Bradley died of a stroke in Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, at age 69.
He was born in Mount Vernon to Melvin and Mardelle (Lowery) Bradley.
Mr. Bradley served with the Navy in 1952-54.
He married
Beverly Ann Harford in Seattle on Oct. 31, 1953.
He was a trooper with the Washington State Patrol in Clallam and Jefferson counties in 1957-66.
His formal education included a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Washington in 1964 and in law from LaSalle University in 1968.
He also completed studies in juvenile justice administration at the National College of Juvenile Justice in 1973 and in correctional facility administration at the University of Southern California in 1978,
Mr. Bradley was juvenile services director, detention superintendent and court commissioner for Clallam County in 1967-76.
After this, he was director of juvenile rehabilitation for the state Department of Corrections in 1977-79; chief of capital facilities management and administrative services for the Department of Corrections in 1979-93 (with Clallam Bay Corrections Center one of his projects); and correctional program and facilities consultant in 1993-99.
Mr. Bradley was an intermittent resident of the North Olympic Peninsula. He lived in Port Angeles in 1958-84, relocated to Seattle until his wife's death June 5, 1996, then moved to Sequim in 1997.
In addition to taking several RV trips around the country in recent years, he volunteered with the Sequim Visitors Center, where he enjoyed sharing his knowledge of the area with travelers.
Mr. Bradley was a member of Elks Naval Lodge in Port Angeles and Veterans of Foreign Wars in Sequim. He enjoyed watching his grandchildren's sporting events.
Survivors include sons Mike Bradley of Bellevue and Rick Bradley of Port Angeles; daughters Cindy Crumb and Darcy Harrison, both of Port Angeles; sister Eoline Cary of Gilbert, Ariz.; and 14 grandchildren.
Services: June 5, 11 a.m., memorial in First United Methodist Church, 110 E. Seventh St., Port Angeles. The Rev. Ken Dooley will officiate. Bleitz Funeral Home, Seattle, is in charge of cremation.
Memorials: Hospice of Clallam County, P.O. Box 2014, Port Angeles, WA 98362.
James Allen Burton
Sept. 18, 1933 -- May 5, 2004
Former North Olympic Peninsula resident James Allen Burton of Glenwood died in Providence Hospital, Portland, from complications following several surgeries. He was 70.
He was born in Carlsborg to Byron and Ellen (Echternkamp) Burton.
He worked in logging in Sequim and Port Angeles as well as Warrenton, Ore., before enlisting in the Air Force and serving for more than 20 years.
Returning to civilian life, he turned to beekeeping and sheep farming in Sunnyside, then worked as a ranch foreman and rendering plant employee in Yakima before spending an additional 14 years logging at Mabton and Glenwood.
He married
Donna Ruth ``Ginger" Storm-Perry at Ladd Air Force Base in Alaska on Sept. 3, 1954.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Burton's survivors include son Robert Burton of Anchorage, Alaska; brother Don Burton of Wilsonville; sisters Betty Clothier of Kalispell, Mont., Bonnie Mortenson of Nordland, and Darlene Hamilton and Caroline Sue Adams, both of Sequim; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by daughter Colleen Mohr.
Services: Today, May 16, 1 p.m., potluck at Glenwood School, 320 Bunnell St., Glenwood. Pastor Sandy Strait will officiate. Gardners Funeral Home, White Salmon, is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials: Glenwood Grange No. 94, 29 Mount Adams Highway, Glenwood, WA 98619; or Tall Elks, BPOE No. 1868, Adams Elks, White Salmon, WA 98672. The family requests no flowers.
Arlene Mae Hackman
March 29, 1932 -- May 10, 2004
Arlene Mae Hackman died of lung cancer in Sequim at age 72.
She was born in Waukegan, Ill., to Arvo John and Maimie Karen (Jokinen) Hautala
She graduated from high school in Auburn at age 16.
She married
Charles Russell Hackman in Auburn on Dec. 14, 1956.
Mrs. Hackman was employed for 37 years in south Puget Sound banking management positions before retiring in 1992 from Key Bank. During her career, she withstood armed robbers twice and was subjected to a bomb threat.
She was an avid golfer and liked to work crossword puzzles, knitting and crocheting.
Survivors include her husband; son Mark Hackman of Maple Valley; daughters Cheryl Nelson of Kent, Cheri Scarff of Auburn and Nina Cunningham of Sequim; sister Beverly Langdon of Bonney Lake; and 11 grandchildren.
Services: At her request, none. Sequim Valley Chapel is in charge.
Memorials: Hospice of Clallam County, P.O. Box 2014, Port Angeles, WA 98382.
