Goodlow, Harold - Monday, 21 Apr 2003
Harold Goodlow, 96, of Coupeville, died April 21, 2003 at Careage of Whidbey.
Mr. Goodlow was born on June 18, 1906, to George and Nellie Goodlow. He was married in Chicago to Thelma Lee Mallory. Harold was employed as a police officer in Chicago. The couple moved to Los Angeles, where they resided in the San Fernando Valley. He was employed there as a security officer for Hughes Aircraft for more than 20 years. After Harold’s retirement, they moved to Coupeville in 1969. He was employed as a school bus driver for the Coupeville School District for 10 years.
Harold was a member of the Whidby Lodge No.15 F&AM. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Harold is survive by his two sons, Mike Goodlow of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, and Bob Goodlow of Hawaii; by his two grandchildren, Jennifer Sherbeth and husband Ken of Lundar, Manitoba, and Sean Goodlow and wife Wendy of Winnipeg, Canada; by his three great-grandchildren, Sarah, Hannah and Justin Sherbeth; also by his sister Barbara in Florida. He was preceded in death by one son, Dick Goodlow.
In keeping with his wishes, no service will be held. Arrangements and cremation under direction of Burley Funeral Chapel.
Cruz, Leonor Basconcillo Sunday, 20 Apr 2003
Funeral Mass for Leonor Basconcillo Cruz will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, April 25, at Saint Augustine's Catholic Church, with the Rev. Ron Belisle, celebrant. Visitation will be at Burley Funeral Chapel Thursday, April 24, from noon until 5 p.m. and at Saint Augustine’s Church from 6 p.m. through the Rosary.
A private family inurnment of ashes will be held at Maple Leaf Cemetery Saturday, April 26. Leonor will be laid to rest next to her husband, Agustin. Nightly Rosaries are said at 7 p.m. at Saint Augustine's. Saturday and Sunday locations will be announced.
Leonor Basconcillo Cruz, 81, died at Whidbey General Hospital on Easter Sunday, April 20, due to complications from a stroke, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma cancer and cold agglutena. She was born on New Year's Day, at the stroke of midnight, on Jan. 1, 1922, in Pasay City, Rizal Province, Philippines, to Vicente and Isidra Rodriguez Basconcillo. She attended the School of Commerce at the Far Eastern University, Manila, Philippine Islands. She served on the student council at her school as ASB President, and while she was addressing her fellow students during a Mother’s Day assembly, the announcement came suddenly that war had been declared, abruptly ending her speech.
During the Japanese occupation of the Philippines in World War II, Leonor participated in the Philippine Liberation Underground as a messenger to American Armed Forces. In 1945, after the war, she met Agustin Royos Cruz of Agana, Guam, and later married him on Dec. 20, 1945. Leonor, with her son, Robert, boarded the U.S.S. General Mann in 1951 and headed for the United States. She joined her husband in San Francisco where Agustin was stationed with the U.S. Naval Service in the Bay Area. The couple lived there from 1951 through 1958. Leonor was employed as an IBM keypunch operator for two years, before moving to Oak Harbor, due to her husband's change of military orders, in August 1958, to Whidbey Island Naval Air Station. She was employed at the Navy Exchange Dry Cleaners, Seaplane Base, for 10 years. Oak Harbor remained her home until her death.
Leonor was proceeded in death by her husband, Agustin Cruz, Aug. 17, 2002; their first son, Edward Cruz; her parents and her brothers, Marciano and Bienvenido Basconcillo. She was a member of St. Augustine's Catholic Church. She was the co-founder and life-long member of the Filipino-American Association of Oak Harbor, where she held the offices of vice-president, treasurer and parliamentarian.
She loved to sew and crochet. Physical fitness was important to her. Leonor enjoyed jumping rope and riding the stationary bike, as well as walking five miles a day, even in recent years. She loved gardening as well, and enjoyed mowing the lawn on her rider mower, affectionately nicknamed "the Cadillac."
Leonor Cruz is survived by her son, Robert Cruz, San Francisco; her daughter, Lorraine Cruz Harmon and son-in-law, Joel Harmon of Oak Harbor; and her youngest, Michael Cruz of Colma - Daly City, Calif.; two grandchildren, Jennifer Harmon and husband, Justin Stambaugh of College Park, Md., and Joel Allen Harmon II of Seattle. She is also survived by her niece, Flor Basconcillo Guerke (daughter of Bienvenido Basconcillo), San Diego, Calif.
Funeral arrangements are by Burley Funeral Chapel. Memorials may be made to the non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Research Foundation of the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 102454, Atlanta, GA 30368-2454.
Tatum, Patricia - Sunday, 20 Apr 2003
Patricia Ann Johnson Tatum, 77, of Greenbank, died April 20, 2003.
She was born Feb. 12, 1926, in Minneapolis, Minn., to John Walter and Agnes McDonnell Johnson, the second of four daughters.
She grew up in North Dakota, South Dakota and Minnesota, and enjoyed ice skating in the homemade rinks her father built in their yard. She became an accomplished figure skater.
She graduated from St. John’s Academy in Jamestown, N.D., and she attended nursing school at Saint Alexis Hospital Nursing School under the Cadet Nurse Corps Program and earned her degree as a Registered Nurse.
Shortly after obtaining her degree, she served as nurse in a doctor’s office in Ada, Minn., assisting the doctor with house calls and performing surgery. During the polio outbreak in the late 1940s and early 1950s she traveled with the American Red Cross in Texas, Minnesota and North Carolina, working with polio victims confined to iron lung machines.
On a visit to North Carolina and the home of one of her co-workers, Annie Tatum, she met her husband-to-be, Lennon Ayrs Tatum III. They were married in February 1951, and lived in Charlotte and then Durham, N.C. In 1954 they moved to Jacksonville Beach, Fla.
She resumed her career in nursing in the early 1960s and was the first director of nurses for the New Beaches Hospital in South Jacksonville Beach. She served that hospital until 1974, when she moved to Gainesville, Ga., where she worked in a variety of nursing capacities until retiring in 1991.
She was a lifelong devout Roman Catholic and was a member of St. Hubert Catholic Church, Langley. In retirement she was a member of the Young Ladies Institute and a volunteer member of the South Whidbey Senior Citizens Center, where she helped serve meals to seniors.
Pat was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; a stepfather, Edwin Vesser; a sister, Dorothy; and a niece, Cordelia McMinn.
She is survived by children Lennon A. Tatum IV of Texas; Cindy Morga and Timothy Tatum of Georgia; sisters Jeanne Langer of Arizona and Mary “Judy” Hanna of Washington; grandchildren Chip Tatum, Megan Morgan, Timothy Tatum Jr., Benjamin Morgan, Lacey Tatum, Laura Ann Tatum and Israel Tatum; stepgrandsons Kevin and Cliff Sanchez; and great-grandchildren Alex and Analisa Sanchez and Destin Tatum. In addition, she is survived by nieces and nephews Rodney Langer Jr. of Everett, Rose Wisner of Newcastle, Colleen Vail of Elma, Joe Colter of Aberdeen, Mary Hubbel of Orange, Calif., John Langer of Gilbert, Ariz., and Cassie Colter of New Jersey.
The Rev. Gorgio Silagan of St. Hubert Catholic Church presided at all services held April 23.
Memorials may be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, the Catholic Community Services organization, or a charity of choice.
Bylenok, Lois Obenauer - Friday, 18 Apr 2003
Lois Obenauer Bylenok, 80, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, peacefully and unexpectedly passed away in her sleep on April 18, 2003, in Tucson. Born in Buffalo, N.Y., she graduated from the University of Buffalo, where she was president of Chi Omega sorority. She and her family lived in Amherst and Olean, N.Y., until retiring to Oak Harbor.
Lois was a committed career volunteer, very active with Camp Fire and the Catholic Church. Her pleasures included quilting, reading, bridge and her beloved grandchildren. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Leon; sons Brian (Carol Dayton) and Tom (Kathy), daughters Barbara (Michael) Mondrus, Lynn (Jim) Bob, Marsha (Richard) Radford, and cherished grandchildren, Nathan (Jeanne), David, Rachel, Conan, Laura, Ryan, Kelsey, Tom, Tasha, Ben, and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial Mass was held April 22 at St. Thomas The Apostle in Tucson.
Knue, Jean Marcellus - Thursday, 02 Oct 2003 Whidbey News Times Whidbey WA
Jean Marcellus Knue passed away peacefully Oct. 2, 2003, joining Bonnie his wife of 50 years.
Jean was one of nine children born to Joseph and Elizabeth Knue in Lawrenceburg, Ind., July 22, 1926. He met and married Bonnie Bash on Oct. 18, 1952, in Edmonds, Okla. They moved to Washington in 1962, where he began working for the Navy Exchange. He retired as the warehouse manager in 1982.
Jean’s passions in life were his kids, horses and 4-H. He and Bonnie were the founders of Spots and Saddles 4-H Club of Island County. He also enjoyed making toys, RV’ing and going out to dinner with friends and family. He was also a member of the Oak Harbor Elks Lodge No. 2362.
Jean’s sister Rita Knue of Lawrenceburg, Ind., and his children, Tim Knue and wife Ricky of Conway and Bev Kesselring and husband Jerry of Maple Valley survive Jean. He also has two loving grandchildren, Paul and Mark Knue, both currently attending Washington State University.
Funeral Mass was celebrated Monday, Oct. 6 at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church, Oak Harbor with Rev. Ronald Belisle as Celebrant. The Rites of Committal followed at Maple Leaf Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Burley Funeral Chapel, Oak Harbor.
Johnston, Richard Henry - Wednesday, 01 Oct 2003
Richard Henry Johnston died peacefully on the morning of Oct. 1, 2003. He was born Sept. 25, 1917 in Tacoma. His family moved to Kirkland when he was one year old. He married Dorothy M. Albert in 1942 and had two children, Maren Jensen-Metcalf and Kenneth Scott Johnston, both of Whidbey Island.
He worked for the Boeing Co. for 30 years as a master mechanic in automotive, but also had a business of his own, selling moorage at his own dock in Houghton (later annexed to Kirkland). He enjoyed restoring, selling and simply enjoying boats. He and his family lived on the shores of Lake Washington for over 30 years, and spent most vacations on the water in their Blanchard Dream Boat named the “Antares” after a nautical star.
He was a volunteer fireman and policeman for the town of Houghton for many years, and took pride in his involvement in the community. He loved to square dance, had a beautiful singing voice, and a sense of humor that he was known for by many. He loved to regale anyone who’d listen, with a good tale from the past.
He had been a part of Whidbey Island since he was a child, traveling here by boat to fish and camp. He became a permanent resident almost 30 years ago.
He’d been a loving partner to Lois Thayer for the last 16 years of his life. Feeling that he’d finally met a true soul mate, they traveled and fished their way up and down the coast from Baja to Alaska.
He is survived by his beloved Lois; his two children, Maren and Scott; and four grandchildren, Olivia Teal Asplund of Piedmont, Calif., Nicolas Wren Metcalf of Seattle, Cassie Amanda Johnston and Travis Richard Johnston, both of Whidbey Island.
Special thanks to the entire team at Hospice of Whidbey Island, who made it possible for Dad’s peace and comfort the last three weeks of his life.
Services will be held on Friday, Oct. 10, at 1 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Freeland, across from Island Athletic Club on Highway 520. Arrangements are under the care of Visser Funeral Home in Langley.
Phillips, Clarence Eugene 'Gene' - Tuesday, 30 Sep 2003
Clarence Eugene “Gene” Phillips, 71, of Oak Harbor, died Sept. 30, 2003, at his home, following a lengthy illness.
Mr. Phillips was born April 11, 1932, in Phoenix, Ariz., to Clarence Vascar Phillips and Margaret Jane (Gamble) Phillips. As a child, Gene moved with his family to Richmond, Calif., where he attended school. During the Korean Conflict, Gene entered the U.S. Air Force. He was stationed in England, where he met Edna Brett. They were married in Richmond, Calif., on July 26, 1953. They were residents of Pinole, Calif., where Gene owned and operated Pinole Foreign Car Repair. In 1977, Gene moved with his wife to Orcas Island, where he became owner-operator of Gene’s Foreign Car Repair in Olga. He enjoyed cars, motorcycles and RVing with his wife.
Gene is survived by his wife, Edna, at home; three children, son Donald Gene Phillips and wife Debra of Pinole, Calif., and daughters Denise Gail Hendrix and husband Robert and Diane Irene Geragotelis and husband John, all of Oak Harbor; nine grandchildren, Jeff and Dean Phillips of Pinole, Calif.; Jeremy Hendrix and wife April, Michael Hendrix and Jacey Geragotelis, all of Oak Harbor; David Hendrix of Kirkland; Melissa Hendrix of Renton; Brittany Geragotelis of New York City and Amy Geragotelis of Tucson, Ariz.; three great-grandchildren, Austin, Connor and Trevor Hendrix; one brother, Ralph W. Phillips of Rodeo, Calif.; also, one sister-in-law, Irene Reeves of Desert Hot Springs, Calif. He was preceded in death by his parents and three siblings.
In keeping with Gene’s wishes, services will be private for family only. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, through the MAC Clinic at Whidbey General Hospital, or to Friends of Home Health Care, P.O. Box 400, Coupeville, WA 98239. Arrangements and cremation under direction of Burley Funeral Chapel.
Robertson, Richard R. - Monday, 29 Sep 2003
Richard R. Robertson, 83, died Sept. 29, 2003, at Careage of Whidbey, Coupeville. He was born Dec. 22, 1922, in Rawlins, Wyo., to Peter S. and Leta M. (Alcorn) Robertson. He was raised in California, where he graduated from high school.
Richard entered the Navy during World War II, where he served as a fighter pilot aboard the escort carrier USS Lunga Point. He worked most of his life in mid-management for Southern California Edison Company. Richard and his wife Betty moved to Oak Harbor upon their retirement in 1981.
Richard was preceded in death by his wife Betty. His son Larry and daughter-in-law Mome of Ontario, Calif., and grandson Bret and a stepson John and stepdaughter Willo and his beloved cousin Betty of Atascadero, Calif., survive him.
Cremation was held with private family inurnment to follow at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Burley Funeral Chapel.
Byrd, Joy May - Sunday, 28 Sep 2003
Joy May Byrd, 74, died Sept. 28, 2003, at Whidbey General Hospital, Coupeville. She was born Jan. 5, 1929, in Okmulgee, Okla., to Roy Ellsworth and Mary Augusta (Miller) Roberts.
Joy was raised in Redondo Beach, Calif., and graduated from Redondo Beach High School. At the age of 17, she was married to Johnny Ray Byrd. She and Johnny raised three children. As an Army family, Joy and Johnny traveled the world. The military sent them to Germany, France, Guam and Korea, as well as across the United States.
Joy obtained her certificate as a licensed practical nurse (LPN). Following Johnny’s retirement she returned to Bellevue Community College and received her license as a registered nurse (RN). She worked at Swedish Hospital, Seattle, for 15 years in the maternity ward.
Joy moved to Whidbey Island 13 years ago to be near her sister, Happy. She enjoyed traveling, fishing, needlepoint, reading, puzzles, trains and bears. Most of all, she enjoyed her family.
Joy is survived by her husband Johnny at the family home, Coupeville; by two children Margot Susanna Rowland of Auburn and Keith Martin Byrd and his wife Deborah of Bellevue. Two brothers and one sister survive her: Dick Roberts of Bellevue, Pat Roberts of Lake Almoner, Calif., and Annie Harbuck of Redondo Beach, Calif. Seven grandchildren, two step-grandchildren and three great-grandchildren also survive. One daughter Linda Rae Wilcox and two sisters, Dorothy Hathaway and Gladys "Happy" Street, and one brother Roy Roberts preceded her in death.
Private family services were held at Burley Funeral Chapel, Oak Harbor, on Sept. 30, with Mr. Keith Martin Byrd officiating. Cremation was held with private family inurnment to follow at a later date. Arrangements by Burley Funeral Chapel.
Griffin, David Edward - Friday, 26 Sep 2003
David Edward Griffin, 83, longtime resident of Oak Harbor, died Sept. 26, 2003, at Whidbey General Hospital following a lengthy illness.
Mr. Griffin was born in Athens, Ala., on Sept. 24, 1920, to Albert Griffin and Mamie Suanna (Sinyard) Griffin. He was raised in Athens, where he graduated from high school. At age 20, David entered the U.S. Navy, and served during World War II and the Korean Conflict. His duty stations included NAS Sand Point, NAS Klamath Falls, Atlanta, Ga. and Whidbey Island Naval Air Station, where he retired as a chief petty officer. Following his retirement from the Navy, he entered civil service as a fireman for NAS Whidbey Fire Department, retiring as fire chief in 1974.
Aug. 4, 1996, David married his longtime friend and companion Sharon Ann Riksen. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and cooking. He was a member of the National Rifle Association.
David is survived by his wife, Sharon, at home in Oak Harbor; two daughters, Dawn Michelle Phipps of Oak Harbor and Marcella Cheetah of Seattle; two sons, Ronald Griffin of Oak Harbor and Albert Griffin of Clearwater, Fla.; one sister, Elizabeth Aldridge of Athens, Ala.; one brother, Villard Griffin of Gulf Breeze, Fla.; also, numerous other relatives. He was preceded in death by a sister, Jewell Leopard.
A private family graveside service will be held Wednesday, Oct. 1, at Maple Leaf Cemetery, Cmdr. Fred H. Renfroe, CHC, USN (Ret.) officiating. Military honors will be under the auspices of NAS Whidbey Honor Guard. Memorials may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Washington, 10323 S.E. 13th Place, Bellevue, WA 98004-6726. Arrangements by Burley Funeral Chapel.
Jenkins, Fern - Friday, 26 Sep 2003
Fern M. Jenkins, 93, died Sept. 26, 2003, at Careage of Whidbey. She was born Aug. 12, 1910, in Ogden, Utah, to Clarence and Mary Larsen.
Fern and her husband Richard moved to Oak Harbor from San Diego in 1982. She had worked as a hairdresser and later she was employed by McKessen Drug Company. Richard died Aug. 21, 1992.
Fern is survived by her brother, Guy Larsen of Fort Collins, Colo.; two nieces, two nephews, and nine great nieces and nephews.
Graveside services were held Sept. 30 at 1:30 p.m. at Willamette National Cemetery. Arrangements by Burley Funeral Chapel.
Thompson, Norma Thursday, 25 Sep 2003
Memorial services for Norma F. Thompson will be held Sunday, Sept. 28, 2003, at 2 p.m., at Summerhill Retirement Center, Oak Harbor with the Rev. Mary Boyd officiating. Norma F. Thompson, 75, died Sept. 25, 2003, in Oak Harbor. She was a longtime resident of Oak Harbor and Coupeville. A complete obituary will follow in the Sept. 27, 2003, edition of the Whidbey News Times.
Thompson, Norma - Thursday, 25 Sep 2003
Memorial services for Norma F. Thompson were held Sept. 28, 2003, at Summerhill Retirement Center with Pastor Mary Boyd officiating. Norma died Sept. 25, 2003, in Oak Harbor at the age of 75. She was born July 3, 1928, in Bakersfield, California to Perl and Laura McCumpsey Pierson.
Norma was raised in Bakersfield, where she graduated from high school. She was married to James Thompson. James was a career Navy man and she followed his military travels. The Thompson family ended up in Oak Harbor, where Jim eventually retired.
Norma worked for many years as a cook, working at the Seagull Restaurant and Coupe’s Café in Coupeville, as well as Island County Jail. She also worked as a cook at the Fort Casey Campus of Seattle Pacific University, working for the Marriott Corporation. Norma and Jim moved to Port Townsend for three years. Following Jim’s death, Norma returned to Whidbey. For the past few years, she had been a resident of Summerhill.
Norma was a member of the Daughters of the Nile. She enjoyed boating and she and Jim fished the waters of Alaska. She was also an avid bowler at Ebey Bowl for many years.
Norma is survived by two children: James Michael Thompson of Everett and Susan Shaw and husband Charles of Coupeville; and by two brothers, William Pierson of Arroyos Grande, Calif., and Dr. James Pierson of North Hollywood, Calif. Five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren also survive.
Cremation was held with private family inurnment to follow at a later date. Arrangements by Burley Funeral Chapel.
