Clallam County, Washington Obituary Collection

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Elmer L. Linn
A private memorial service is planned for Elmer L. Linn, formerly of Sequim.
Mr. Linn died Feb. 8, in Anacortes, just before his 89th birthday.
He was born Feb. 23, 1912, in Kansas, to Lou and Gigi Linn. The family moved to Coos Bay, Ore., when he was a boy.
He and Loretta Smith married in 1931. She was his best friend, and they enjoyed many activities together during their 65 years of marriage. She preceded him in death in 1996.
The Linns lived for many years in Vancouver, Wash. They moved to Sequim, where they lived for about 10 years, then returned to Vancouver to be near family.
Mr. Linn owned and operated a bowling alley/tavern. In 1945, he developed the Paradise Point Cafe, near the east fork of the Lewis River. He also owned rental properties. He retired in 1958.
Mr. Linn loved hunting, fishing, rock climbing, square dancing and travel. He spent much of his life sharing his love of the outdoors with his family.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Linn was preceded in death by daughter Delores Beagle, in 1993.
He is survived by son Richard Linn, of Spokane; eight grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren.
Evans Funeral Chapel of Anacortes was in charge of arrangements.

Helen A. Long
A graveside service for Helen A. Long, of Sequim, was held Feb. 20 at Sequim View Cemetery. The Rev. Steve Long presided.
Mrs. Long died in Bremerton Feb. 15, 2001. She was 75.
She was born Dec. 11, 1925, in Wisconsin, to Charles W. and Frieda Miller Goetz.
She married John T. Long March 18, 1946, in Milwaukee. Mr. Long preceded her in death March 13, 1998.
Mrs. Long was a homemaker. She lived arts and crafts, especially crochet, and gospel music. She was dedicated to missionary service, and donated to missionary efforts worldwide.
Mrs. Long was a member of the Assembly of God Church.
Mrs. Long is survived by sons Steven W. Long, of Manila, Philippines, Wayne E. Long, of Richland, and Roger J. Long, of Tacoma; daughters Joyce E. Kenney, of Kennewick, and Rosemary C. Springer, of Poulsbo; sister Edith Carlson, of Red Wing, Minn.; and 10 grandchildren.
Memorial gifts may be made to the American Bible Society.
Sequim Valley Chapel was in charge of arrangements.

Maybelle Smith
Inurnment for Maybelle Smith, of Sequim, will be at Green Acres Cemetery in Scottsdale, Ariz.
Mrs. Smith died Feb. 9, 2001. She was 96.
She was born Oct. 22, 1904, in Brooklyn, N.Y., to Frances and Catherine Von Welden Schlegel.
She and William P. Smith married in 1930 in Dayton, Ohio. Mr. Smith preceded her in death May 1, 1968.
Mrs. Smith studied as a dietitian and was interested in food and proper diet. She worked as a sales manager for a ladies clothing store and as a homemaker.
Mrs. Smith is survived by sons Paul Richter, of Northridge, Calif., and Alfred Walters, of Tucson, Ariz.; daughter Marion Douglas, of Ocala, Fla.; sister Dorothy Brennan, of Montana; 15 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Drennan & Ford Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Clifford E. Blazer
A memorial service for Clifford E. Blazer, of Sequim, will be scheduled at a later date.
Mr. Blazer died Feb. 11, 2001. He was 81.
He was born Aug. 6, 1919, in Chanute, Kan., to John and Maude Hann Blazer.
He and Betty Louise Hill married June 12, 1963, in Anchorage, Alaska. He had previously married Alyce Blazer, and they divorced.
Mr. Blazer served with the U.S. Navy during World War II.
He worked for 33 years with the U.S. Postal Service, retiring in Anchorage and moving to Sequim in 1984.
He was a member of Sequim Masonic Lodge 213 and Scottish Rite. He was a Masonic Lodge Foundation board of directors member for the and a member of the Order of Eastern Star. He was on the advisory board for Sequim Rainbow for Girls, and was awarded the "Cross of Colors" by its international board.
He was a Sequim Prairie Grange and Postal Carriers' Union member.
Mr. Blazer loved woodworking.
In addition to his wife at the family home, Mr. Blazer is survived by daughter Connie Hayes, of Canyon Country, Calif.; sister Ina Moore, of Batesville, Ark.; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Masonic Home Endowment Fund, c/o Robert Clark, 322 Clark Road, Sequim, 98382.
Sequim Valley Chapel was in charge of arrangements.

William "Bill" McCrorie
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. today, Feb. 28, at the Sequim Masonic Temple for longtime Sequim rancher and Public Utilities District commissioner William "Bill" McCrorie.
Mr. McCrorie died at home Feb. 23, 2001. He was 74.
Burial will be at Sequim View Cemetery. There will be a reception at the Sequim Elks Lodge, 135 Port Williams Road, following burial.
Mr. McCrorie was born Oct. 12, 1926, to Hugh and Elsie Myles McCrorie in Rimbey, Canada. He lived in Sequim most of his life.
Mr. McCrorie served as a mule packer in the U.S. Army during World War II.
He and Marcia Coon married Jan. 29, 1990, in Arlington, Va.
Mr. McCrorie served as an publicly elected commissioner with Clallam County PUD from 1974 until his death. He served as president, vice president and secretary of the board during his 27 years with the PUD. He was also served in several offices, including president, with the Washington PUD Association. He won a number of awards for his work in the public utility field, including the Northwest Public Power Association's Distinguished Service Award.
Mr. McCrorie was a member of Sequim Valley Lions, the Masonic Lodge and had been a Shriner. He was an orginal member of the Sequim Parks and Recreation Board and a charter member of Sequim Elks Lodge. He also belonged to the Sequim American Legion Post and was a past president of the Sequim Jaycees. He also officiated football and basketball at the high school and college level, receiving a number of awards for his service to youths in the state. He was one of the organizers of the Highland Sprinkler Association, one of the first companies to distribute water to farms via gravity in the Sequim-Dungeness Valley.
Mr. McCrorie owned and operated a ranch on West Sequim Bay for many years.
In addition to his wife at the family home, Mr. McCrorie is survived by his children Mike McCrorie in Marysville; Scott McCrorie in Seattle; Angela Schoor in Bellingham; Jason Swanberg and Bryan Swangberg in Sequim; a brother, Robert of Sequim; a sister Gladys Wood of Burien and two granddaughters.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Shriner's Hospital for Crippled Children.
Sequim Valley Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Carol 'Kayo' Frederic Stockton
A funeral for Carol "Kayo" Frederic Stockton will be held at 1 p.m. today, Feb. 28, at Trinity United Methodist Church. The Rev. Earl Rice will officiate. A reception will follow.
Mr. Stockton died Feb. 20, 2001 in Port Angeles. He was 81.
Mr. Stockton was born Dec. 24, 1919, at Seattle to John Wilfred and Anna Rebecca Davies Stockton.
He served as a Seabee in the U.S. Navy during World War II and jokingly told his family he learned how to construct a 100-hole outhouse as a carpenter's mate third class.
He owned Finjord Construction in Seattle and did renovating and updating of Seattle's historic homes.
Mr. Stockton and Elsie May Copestick were married in Seattle May 27, 1949.
Mr. Stockton's first love was his family and his second was Puget Sound. He spent his entire life living close to Puget Sound with homes in Seattle, Camano Island, Shelton and Sequim. In those homes he and his wife of almost 52 years raised five children who had nine grandchildren between them.
He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church; Sequim Elks Lodge; SunLand Golf & Country Club; Jazz in the Olympic Society and the Sequim Senior Center.
In addition to his wife at the family home, Mr. Stockton is survived by daughters Carolann Stockton of Kingston and Sprite Sunlight of Poulsbo; a son Fredric Paul of Portland; a sister Annabelle Burnham of Seattle and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter Cathie May Yeoman; a son Charles William Stockton and a brother Vernon Stockton.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Trinity United Methodist Church's Youth Programs, 100 S. Blake Ave. Sequim, 98382.
Sequim Valley Chapel was in charge of arrangements.

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