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Margaret S. Knudson
A memorial service for Margaret S. Knudson, is planned for 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, at Grace Lutheran Church, 1120 Walker St., Port Townsend. The Rev. Howard A. Fosser will preside.
Mrs. Knudson died Aug. 13, 2000, at Vencor Hospital in Seattle of complications following open-heart surgery. She was 65.
She was born Jan. 29, 1935, in Oklahoma City, Okla., to Clancy Lou and Lucille Thomas.
She and Clifford M. Knudson married Oct. 16, 1960, in Oklahoma City, Okla.
She earned a bachelor's degree in music education at Oklahoma City University. She moved to California and began her lifelong teaching career in Bakersfield and Fountain Valley, Calif. She moved to Los Angeles and studied opera at the University of California, Los Angeles. She sang in "The Music Man" with Pernell Roberts, as well as singing various roles at the Hollywood Bowl and in New York City.
She and her husband moved to the North Olympic Peninsula in 1978, where they owned and operated the Tri-City Restaurant. Mrs. Knudson resumed her teaching career and taught music and third grade in Sequim and third grade at Chimacum Elementary School until her retirement in 1998.
Mrs. Knudson was well known for her skill in the kitchen, producing wonderful gourmet meals and treats. She loved making scrapbooks and began an active interest in quilting.
She was a volunteer for ECHHO, a member of the Friends of the Jefferson County Library, active in Delta Kappa Gamma teachers sorority and the Washington State Retired Teachers Association.
She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Port Townsend, often contributing her gift of music with the choir, as a soloist and a worship leader. Members of the congregation will cherish the memory of her rich, warm and love-filled voice.
Most important to her was her family. In addition to her husband at the family home in Port Hadlock, Mrs. Knudson is survived by sons Craig A. Knudson and Christopher L. Knudson; sister Mary Clements, of Oklahoma City, Okla.; and four grandchildren.
She was preceded her in death by her parent. Her mother, Lucille Sellner, died in June 2000.
Kosec Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Tauvao Paepae Iaulualo
A funeral for Tauvao Paepae Iaulualo was held Aug. 12 at Sequim Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Mr. Iaulualo died Aug. 2, 2000. He was 76.
He was born April 14, 1924, in Faala, Western Samoa, to Penisio and Moliupu Gaosi Iaulualo.
He married Tagatasi Vele who preceded him in death May 7, 1985.
Mr. Iaulualo was a high chief on the island of Western Samoa. He came to Port Angeles seven years ago to visit family but was not able to return to his homeland because of health problems.
He worked as a plantation farmer and a fisherman.
Mr. Iaulualo greatly loved and enjoyed spending time with his large family.
He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Mr. Iaulualo is survived by sons Tuptainatuna Iaulualo, Uli Iaulualo, Ofisa Iaulualo, Metu Iaulualo, Falepesega Iaulualo and Neti Iaulualo, all of Western Samoa; daughters Faatali Iaulualo and Ropeka Mahoe, both of Port Angeles, Suitupe Esau, Taualofa Iaulualo and Masae Patea, all of Western Samoa; brothers Feleni Iaulualo, Soia Iaulualo, Tauvao Iaulualo, Paepaelauni Iaulualo, Pouvi Iaulualo, Peni Iaulualo,
Sanelivi Iaulualo and Talani Iaulualo, all of Western Samoa; sister Vaiema Tuimaseve, of Western Samoa; many grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.
Burial will be in Western Samoa.
Drennan & Ford Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Elmer P. Bogart
A memorial service for Dr. Elmer P. Bogart, of Sequim, is planned for Aug. 18 at Northwoods Cemetery in Ridgefield.
Dr. Bogart died of congestive heart failure Aug. 7, 2000, in Vancouver. He was 87.
He was born June 11, 1913, in Orange County, Calif.
He earned a degree in animal husbandry, then returned to the family farm outside Hemet, Calif. He was drafted into the Army during his sophomore year as a veterinary medical student at Washington State University and served in the U.S. Army 970th Counter Intelligence Corps in World War II. Following the war he returned to WSU to finish his degree, graduating in 1949.
He moved to Tulare, Calif., then to Vista, Calif., where he practiced large and small veterinary medicine for many years.
After retiring, Dr. Bogart moved to Magalia, Calif, and then to Sequim.
Dr. Bogart was an avid photographer and gardener and he prided himself on designing and building sound systems.
He was active in the Elks Lodge and the Masons.
Dr. Bogart is survived by his wife of 64 years, Edyth S.; sons Rex and Dennis; brothers David and Kenneth; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Elks National Foundation, benefiting children.
John Riedl
A funeral liturgy for John Riedel will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Sequim. The Rev. Frank Walsh will preside.
Mr. Riedl died Aug. 10, 2000. He was 72.
Pluma Elizabeth Swan
A memorial service for Pluma Elizabeth Swan, of Sequim, is planned for 11 a.m. Aug. 20 at Trinity United Methodist Church of Sequim.
Mrs. Swan died July 19, 2000. She was 93.
She was born Feb. 21, 1907, in Lyndon, Kan., to Leonides William and Etta Leah Thompson Schriver.
She and W. Ellis Swan married Feb. 14, 1934, in Kansas City, Mo., and moved to California, where Mrs. Swan had a Merle Norman Studio for many years.
Mr. Swan preceded her in death in 1992.
Mrs. Swan was very active in American Baptist churches, where she played piano and organ, taught Sunday school, worked in women's mission work and served on many boards and committees.
She was an excellent seamstress and quilter. She also knitted and crocheted, making many items for family, friends and mission projects until about a year ago.
Mrs. Swan traveled with her husband for many years to various cities where he audited banks for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., joining churches in each location and contributing to the church in many ways.
For many years the Swans were generous contributors to their church, Billy Graham Ministries and the Cal Farley Boys and Girls Ranch.
Mrs. Swan was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church.
She is survived by sisters Dorothy Celender, of Monroeville, Pa., Charlotta Schriver and Lillian Chisman, both of Crescent City, Calif., and Laura Yuill, of Reno, Nev.; and many nieces and nephews.
Memorial gifts may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, 100 S. Blake Ave., Sequim, 98382; or to Cal Farley's Boys and Girls Ranch, P.O. Box 1890, Amarillo, Texas, 79194-0001.
James Marion Farrell
A memorial service for James Marion Farrell, of Sequim, was conducted July 28 at Findlay Street Christian Church in Seattle. The Rev. David Moffit, and regional minister, the Rev. Jack Sullivan, presided.
Burial was at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent.
Mr. Farrell died July 19, 2000, of spinal cord injuries received in an auto accident. He was 75.
He was born May 17, 1925, in Tacoma, to James Harry and Frances Farrell.
Mr. Farrell served as a corporal in the U.S. Army in World War II.
He and Margaret Martin married in June 1946 in Hoquiam. Mrs. Farrell preceded him in death in May 1999.
Mr. Farrell served as a minister of the Disciples of Christ Christian Church for 52 years. He served in Idaho, Montana, Texas and Washington, retiring in 1995 and moving to Sequim at that time.
Mr. Farrell had a pleasant sense of humor and had many friends throughout the U.S.
He was a member of First Christian Church of Port Angeles.
Mr. Farrell is survived by sons James T. Farrell and Paul D. Farrell, both of Spokane; daughter Patricia Richards, of Federal Way; and six grandchildren.
Kenneth Hart Lesan
No service has been announced for Kenneth Hart Lesan, of Sequim.
Mr. Lesan died July 22, 2000, of kidney failure. He was 86.
He was born Aug. 11, 1913, in Waukon, Iowa, to Roe and Gertrude Knox Lesan and married Doris E. Hecker, his wife of 53 years.
Mr. Lesan worked for 12 years as a driver salesman for Golden Rule Bakery and Dairy of Seattle. He purchased Acme Dairy Products Company in 1951, and he and his wife operated the business until his retirement in 1975.
In addition to his wife at the family home, Mr. Lesan is survived by daughters Karen Ragle, of Novato, Calif., and Gale Georges, of Everett; sister Marian Naethe, of Seattle; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Mr. Lesan was preceded in death by brother Donald Lesan.
Drennan & Ford Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
