Jondall, Herman Sunday, 02 Mar 2003
Herman Jondall, 96, of Lagoon Point passed away March 2, 2003. Herm was born July 13, 1906, in Seattle and grew up in Juanita. He resided in Kirkland until he retired to Lagoon Point in 1967.
Herm lived a full and happy life. He found delight in telling stories, music, fishing, gardening and poetry. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Family and friends will always cherish his stories, song and jokes. One of Herm's greatest accomplishments was founding Seattle Lithograph in 1947. The Masons were also an important part of his life. He joined in 1939 and rose to the level of Master of the Yancey C. Blalock Lodge No. 265.
Herm is preceded in death by Helen, his wife of 58 years, and his daughter Marilyn. He is survived by his daughter Kathleen Lindstrom (Jim), grandson Mark Sayler (Dana), his granddaughter Julie Mitchell (John) and great-granddaughter Emily Mitchell. Herm was a gracious and kind, loyal and caring man who will be greatly missed by many.
Services were held Friday March 7, 2003, at Langley Masonic Lodge.
DeSotell, Betty Saturday, 01 Mar 2003
Betty DeSotell was born in Monroe, La., Sept. 25, 1936. She died March 1, 2003, at Whidbey General Hospital after a brief illness. She had lived in Oak Harbor for the last 15 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie H. and Era E. Bedgood, and three siblings. She is survived by her brother and sister, Charles Bedgood and Johnnie L. Robison, both of West Monroe, La.; daughter and son-in-law Cindy and Mike Henry of Anacortes; daughter and partner, Ramona Weatherford and Julie Spence of Flower Mound, Texas; son and daughter-in-law Richard and Sabine Weatherford of Oak Harbor; daughter and son-in-law Kimberly and David Baxley of Oak Harbor; grandchildren Brandy, Mindy, Christopher, Stephen, Kimberly and Matthew; and great-grandchildren Lexi, Katie and Mason. Numerous other relatives and close friends also survive.
A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 5, at Oak Harbor Elks Lodge.
Trumbell, William Friday, 28 Feb 2003
William A. 'Bill' Trumbull, 65, longtime resident of Whidbey Island, died at St. Joseph Hospital in Bellingham, following a brief illness.
Mr. Trumbull was born May 2, 1937, in Seattle to Richard S. Trumbull and Opal (Moore) Trumbull. He lived in Seattle for 10 years, after which he moved to Coupeville with his family. His parents ran the San de Fuca Store and Post Office for many years. Bill attended Coupeville High School, and then entered the U.S. Air Force, serving from 1955 through 1959.
On Oct. 22, 1958, Bill married Mary Faith Meeker in Peoria, Ariz. They resided in Arizona until 1965, when they returned to Whidbey Island. Bill was employed by Maylor Ford and Libbey Construction before returning to Berg Ford, where he worked as a transmission specialist for 29 years. He enjoyed motorcycles, cars and taking the family RV on trips, especially as a snowbird to Arizona. His greatest love was his family, and most especially his grandchildren.
Bill is survived by his wife Mary Faith; his four children, Wayne Trumbull and wife Karlyne and Brad Trumbull and his wife Shelli, all of Oak Harbor, Julie Hummel and husband Jeff of Peoria, Ariz., and Brenda Daley and husband Jason of Langley; seven grandchildren, Kirk and Nichelle Trumbull, Alexis and Aaron Trumbull, Jacob and Jared Hummel and Seth Daley; his brother, R.L. 'Dick' Trumbull of New York City; his aunt Opal Meeker of Oak Harbor; numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents; also by his sister Jeanne Gamlen and granddaughter Jennifer Hummel.
A memorial service celebrating Bill's life will be Wednesday, March 5, from 2 until 5 p.m. at Coupeville Recreation Hall. In keeping with Bill's wishes, private family inurnment will take place at a later date, with scattering of his cremated remains over Puget Sound near Fort Casey. Memorials may be made to Cardiac Care at St. Joseph Hospital, c/o St. Joseph Hospital Foundation, 800 E. Chestnut, LL1, Bellingham, WA 98225. Services and cremation are under direction of Burley Funeral Chapel. This obituary may be viewed at http://burley.plan4ever.com.
Lee, Bernard Friday, 28 Feb 2003
Bernard N. Lee, 87, died Feb. 28, 2003, at his home in Oak Harbor. He was born Dec. 22, 1915, in Echo, Ore. Mr. Lee had been a Jehovah's Witness minister since 1952. He was married Jan. 17, 1998, in Port Orchard.
Mr. Lee is survived by his wife Leona Lee of Oak Harbor; two sons, Jerry Lee of Bellevue and Duane Lee of Oak Harbor; and by 17 grandchildren and 11 great- great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 8, at 2 p.m. at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 301 Ronhaar St., Oak Harbor.
Plush, Albert Thursday, 27 Feb 2003
Albert Nelson Plush died Feb. 27, 2003, at Careage of Coupeville. Born Jan. 31, 1928, Mr. Plush was a Langley resident for the past 20 years.
He worked in Olympia and Seattle as a professional film maker and photojournalist. He served as assistant promotion manager of the 1962 World's Fair in Seattle. After the fair, he began a long career with the state of Washington. He was appointed by Rep. John O'Brien in 1964 as the first male 'page mother,' supervising teen-aged youngsters that session as they ran errands in the House of Representatives.
He went to work for the state in 1965 as an information officer for the Department of Social and Health Services. During that time he produced newsletters, brochures and educational films.
In his spare time, he worked with history writer Gorden Newell to produce the two volume 'Marine History of the Pacific Northwest.' Mr. Plush organized the photos, contributing many from his own collection. He also made a film documenting the book's production. The project was funded by Horace McCurdy, who donated the film and books to the maritime section of the Museum of History and Industry in Seattle.
Mr. Plush was proudest to have served in the U.S. Maritime Service during World War II. He later applied for and was granted veteran status during the 1980s.
He will be remembered for his sense of humor and his unending political wit.
He is survived by his wife, Sandra; daughters Linda Jimenez, Lee Ann St. Clair, Terry Coronado, all of Federal Way, and Elizabeth Talen of Olympia. He had three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He is also survived by his step-daughter, Tracy Wessel of Seattle, and step-son Barrett Remmen of Freeland.
A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, March 9, at the Bayview Senior Center, 14594 Highway 525 in Langley.
Richey, Mable Sunday, 17 Aug 2003
Mable Richey, 87, passed away Sunday evening, Aug. 17, 2003, at Careage of Whidbey, Coupeville. Her daughter Mrs. Scharlotte Barney and son-in-law, Mr. Robert (Pappy) Barney were at her side.
Mable was born Nov. 13, 1915, in Eager, Ariz., to John Willard and Charlotte Lorraine (Nelson) James. She was a lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She met Jay Richey at a school dance in Ramah, N.M. At the age of 15, she was married to Leslie Jay Richey May 14, 1931. They were sealed for Time and all Eternity May 25, 1931, in the Mesa, Arizona, LDS Temple.
Jay Richey preceded her in death Oct. 24, 1979, leaving her a widow for 27 years. After Jay's death, Mable served a mission for the LDS church in Charleston, S.C., for two years and worked in Bellevue Temple for seven years. She also spent time with her children and grandchildren in Washington, Alaska and throughout the United States.
Mrs. Richey is survived by five children and their spouses: Forest and Virginia Richey of Willow, Alaska; Scharlotte and Robert "Pappy" Barney of Oak Harbor; Ted and Diane Richey of Sandy, Utah; Floyd and Marie Richey of Orem, Utah and Ray and Diane Richey of Prince George, Va. Twenty-four grandchildren, 51 great -grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild also survive her.
Funeral services for Mable Richey will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Second Ward Chapel, 201 NE O'Leary Street Wednesday, Aug. 20, at 2 p.m. Burial will follow at Maple Leaf Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Burley Funeral Chapel, Oak Harbor.
Phiefer, M. Lenora Sunday, 17 Aug 2003
M. Lenora Phiefer was born April 14, 1917, in Concrete to William and Eulalie Mitchell; she died Aug. 17, 2003, in Coupeville. Lenora lived and raised her family in Sedro-Woolley until moving to Oak Harbor in the late 1960's. She was a lay member of Saint Catherine's Carmelite Convent of Seattle.
She is survived by children Patricia (Dennis) Hamilton, Gene (Pam) Pheifer, Madeleine (Brent) Raasina and Pam (John) Mathews. Eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and two nieces also survive. A graveside service will be held Thursday, Aug. 21, at 11 a.m., Hawthorne Memorial Park in Mount Vernon. Arrangements are under the care of Hawthorne Funeral Home and Memorial Park, 1825 E. College Way, Mount Vernon.
Eastwood, William Dee 'Bill' Wednesday, 13 Aug 2003
William Dee 'Bill' Eastwood, 83, of Oak Harbor, died at his home Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2003, following a brief illness.
Mr. Eastwood was born in Hailey, Idaho, Oct. 9, 1919, to Charles R. Eastwood and Grace (Heath) Eastwood. He was raised in Kansas and Texas. Bill is survived by four sons, two step-sons, two daughters, one step-daughter, numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, one sister and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, a sons, a step-son and a sister. He was a member of Pipefitters and Plumbers Local No. 798 for more than 50 years.
A graveside service will be Thursday, Aug. 21, 2003, at 1 p.m. at Maple Leaf Cemetery, Rev. Fred Renfroe, CHC, USN (Ret.) officiating. Arrangements under direction of Burley Funeral Chapel.
Johnson, Robert Tuesday, 12 Aug 2003
Services for Robert Victor Johnson will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 16, 2003, at St. Augustine's Catholic Church, 185 N. Oak Harbor Street, Oak Harbor, with Rev. Robert Rhimes, S.J., officiating. Full military honors will follow under the auspices of Whidbey Island Naval Air Station's Honor Guard. Burial at sea by the U.S. Navy will be held.
Robert V. "Bob" Johnson, 82, died Aug. 12, 2003. He was born Aug. 16, 1920, in Chicago. Following high school, Bob attended Wright Junior College in Chicago for two years. World War II began, and Bob entered the U.S. Navy as a cadet. He was awarded his aviator wings in Corpus Christi, Texas, in 1944. Before leaving for combat duty in the Pacific, where he flew the PV-1 Ventura bomber, he married Patricia Helen Montague in Lake City, Fla., July 24, 1944.
Following the end of the war, Mr. Johnson left active duty and was transferred to the reserves. He operated a service station in Chicago. He and Patricia began their family with four children. With the start of the Korean War, Bob returned to active duty. He served as a military transport pilot flying the R5-D (C-54) Skymaster. His military service was centered on the East Coast, flying from Westover Air Base to Germany via the Azores. During this time a fifth child was born.
Bob remained on active duty following the war. In 1953, he was transferred to Hickam Field in Honolulu, where he was assigned to fly the C-121 Constellation. In 1957, he and his family were sent to Moffett Field, Santa Clara, Calif., where they remained until 1965. At Whidbey Island Naval Air Station he was assigned as senior pilot for the admiral, flying the C-54 Skymaster and the C-130 Hercules. He faced mandatory retirement, but was allowed to stay in service for one additional year, until the Navy could find his replacement. He left the Navy June 30, 1971, as a lieutenant commander with more than 29 years of service and a veteran of three wars, including Vietnam.
Mr. Johnson returned to school after retirement, obtaining his associate of arts Degree at Skagit Valley College. He also worked at St. Augustine's Catholic Church and donated hundreds of hours of volunteer time.
Bob purchased 10 acres in Oak Harbor and enjoyed his home and collecting "stuff." He also loved gardening, receiving his certification as a Master Gardener through WSU. He was a bowler, golfer, bridge player and a member of TROA. For many years, Bob was an active member of the Skagit Old Car Club, sharing his love for classic convertibles.
Bob Johnson is survived by his wife Pat at the family home; by five children and their spouses: Thomas Victor Johnson and wife Lane of Anacortes; Robert William Johnson and wife Tobie and George Richard Johnson and wife Dee, all of Oak Harbor; Suzanne Patricia Lynn and husband John of Mountain Home, Idaho, and James Raymond Johnson and Alina of Alexandria, Va.
Ten grandchildren, Veronica Johnson of San Francisco; Samantha Stevenson, Jennifer JoHahnson and Karrie Kropf, all of Seattle; Nancy and James Johnson, both of Oak Harbor; Dena and Betsy Lynn of Mountain Home, Idaho, and Zachary and Alex Johnson, both of Woodbridge, Va., and one sister Marie Revesz of Oak Harbor and two great-grandchildren, Iris Emma Stevenson and Nicholas JoHahnson of Seattle also survive.
Memorials may be made to St. Augustine's Catholic Church Building Fund. Arrangements by Burley Funeral Chapel.
Hornback, Stephen Gray 'Steve' Monday, 11 Aug 2003
Stephen Gray 'Steve' Hornback, 65, 29-year resident of Oak Harbor, died at the University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle Monday, Aug. 11, 2003, following a brief illness.
Mr. Hornback was born in Glendale, Ky., April 10, 1938, to Chester Hornback and Gail (Gray) Hornback-Randle. As a small child, Steve moved with his family to Fillmore, Utah, where he graduated from high school. He then entered the Utah National Guard, and eventually enlisted in the Navy, in which he served for 20 years, retiring June 16, 1976 as a chief petty officer.
Steve was married to Mae Richey on May 3, 1963, at Oak Harbor Southern Baptist Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and making jewelry, which he sold at various markets. Steve was a member of Oak Harbor Southern Baptist Church and Island County Rock and Gem Club.
Steve is survived by his wife Mae, at home; two sons, Stephen Gray Hornback II and wife Tammy and Michael David Hornback, all of Oak Harbor; one daughter, Michelle Hornback Chester and husband Michael of Plano, Texas; three grandchildren, Stephen Hornback III of Oak Harbor, and Michael Chester II and Amber Chester of Plano, Texas; one sister, Patricia Randle of Phoenix, Ariz.; one brother, Jim Randle of San Antonio, Texas; also, his step-father, Ross Randle of Twin Falls, Idaho.
A memorial service will be Saturday, Aug. 16, 2003, at 11 a.m. at Oak Harbor Southern Baptist Church, Pastor Grafton Robinson officiating. Full military honors will be presented under the auspices of Whidbey Island Naval Air Station Honor Guard. Private inurnment will take place at a later date. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Jo Balda, treasurer, P.O. Box 345, Oak Harbor, WA 98277. Arrangements and cremation under direction of Burley Funeral Chapel.
