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Charles Wright Francis
A funeral for Charles Wright Francis, of Sequim, was held Nov. 17 at Sequim Valley Chapel. Pastor Kurt Norton presided. Burial was at Sequim View Cemetery.
Mr. Francis died Nov. 14, 2001, at 80.
He was born July 23, 1921, in St. Paul, Alberta, Canada, to Charles David and Amelia Upex Francis. He grew up and finished his schooling in Edmonton, Alberta. He served in the Canadian Forces under General Montgomery, including six years in the European Theater.
Following his discharge from the Canadian Forces, he enrolled in carpentry trade school. His carpentry career spanned about 50 years.
He and Gertrude Wallis married Sept. 4, 1959, in Edmonton. He had previously married Lois McBlane, who preceded him in death.
In 1964, Mr. Francis moved from Seattle to Sequim and he became affiliated with Olympic Builders until 1986.
Mr. Francis was a passionate gardener, musician and artist.
His greatness pleasure in life was his family and spending special time with family members.
He was a member of the Church of England and Carpenter's Local 1303 of Port Angeles.
In addition to his wife at the family home, Mr. Francis is survived by son William Francis, of Sequim; daughters Sherry DeMaree, of Red Deer, Alberta, Canada, Chris Caffee, of Portland, Ore., Doreen Fertello, of Auburn, and Valerie Natoli, of Bellingham; sister Tillie Comley, of Victoria, B.C., Canada; and nine grandchildren.
Memorial gifts may be made to Hospice of Clallam County, P.O. Box 2014, Port Angeles, 98362.
Sequim Valley Chapel was in charge of arrangements.
Marianne Stromme
A funeral for Marianne Stromme, of Sequim, was held Nov. 20 at Drennan & Ford Funeral Home. The Rev. Jonathon Fodge presided.
Mrs. Stromme died Nov. 14, 2001, at 79.
She was born July 31, 1922, in Bellingham, to Andrew and Mary Erickson Martin.
She and Donald B. Stromme married Sept. 12, 1942, in Bellingham.
The Strommes lived in Alaska for 34 years and moved to Sequim 15 years ago. Mrs. Stromme enjoyed outdoor activities: fishing, boating, cruising and camping. She also enjoyed ballroom dancing and was a superb dancer.
She was a loving wife and mother.
In addition to her husband at the family home, Mrs. Stromme is survived by son Gail Stromme, of Sitka, Alaska; daughter Dianne Bidgood, of Medina; brother Vernon Martin, of the Seattle area; sisters Clara Maness, of Bellingham, Doris Geer, of the Seattle area, and Jean Martin, of Burlington; and five grandchildren.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Clallam County Fire District 3 paramedic program, 323 N. Fifth Ave., Sequim, 98382.
Drennan & Ford Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Dale Elliott Courtney
No service has been reported for Dale Elliott Courtney, formerly of Sequim.
Mr. Courtney died in Lynnwood on Nov. 13, 2001, at 83.
He was born March 3, 1918, in Ashton, Idaho, and moved to Sequim in 1925 with his parents Ted and Evah Courtney. He graduated from Sequim High School in 1934. He earned a bachelor's degree from Western Washington College of Education and started teaching sixth grade at Washington Elementary School in Port Angeles.
He and Coral Harris, of Snohomish, married in 1942. Mrs. Courtney preceded him in death in 1997.
Mr. Courtney was inducted into the Air Force in 1942 and he served primarily in England during World War II. After his discharge from the Air Force in 1945, he earned a master's degree and a doctorate in geography from the University of Washington.
Mr. Courtney finished his career at Portland State University in Portland, Ore., teaching in the geography department from 1956-1986. They retired to Lynnwood.
The Courtney journeyed to every continent, including Antarctica, and had several trips down the Amazon River, one down the Yangtze River in China, and had a year's residence in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Mr. Courtney visited Sequim often to see his brother, Al, and attended Over the Hill Gang luncheons where he renewed acquaintances from high school.
Dale Courtney was the Premium Gold Sponsor for Volume II of Sequim Pioneer Histories.
Mr. Courtney is survived by brother Al Courtney, of Sequim; sister Dorothy Cothrell, of Auburn; nephews Ralph and Michael Courtney and nieces Laurie Shore, Janet Cothrell and Jean Flewelling.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Museum and Arts Center Building Fund, 175 W. Cedar St., Sequim, 98382.
Homer Edward Blum
A graveside service for Homer Edward Blum, formerly of Sequim, was held Dec. 22 at Belcrest Cemetery in Salem, Ore. The Rev. Hokie Moore presided.
Mr. Blum died Dec. 18, 2001, at 94.
He was born July 16, 1907, in Tillamook, Ore., to Fred O. and Mary Turner Blum.
Mr. Blum graduated in 1926 from Tillamook High School. He attended the University of Oregon and Pacific University.
He and Ava Franklin married in 1931. She preceded him in death. He and Harriett Franklin married Oct. 25, 1986, in Salem, Ore.
Mr. Blum was a salesman and area representative for Phillips Petroleum for 42 years. He and his wife moved to Sequim in 1993 and to Port Angeles in 2000.
Mr. Blum was a member of the North Salem Baptist Church.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Blum is survived by daughter Jan Wilson, of Salem, Ore.; stepdaughter Diane Zimmer, of Port Angeles; 10 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his first wife, Mr. Blum was preceded in death by stepdaughter Judith Casad.
Memorial gifts may be made to Hospice of Clallam County, P.O. Box 2014, Port Angeles, 98362; or the North Salem Baptist Church, 4290 Portland Road, Northwest, Salem, OR, 97303.
Drennan & Ford Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
John Reid Merchant
A memorial service for John Reid Merchant, of Sequim, is planned for 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2002, at Sequim Presbyterian Church, 950 N. Fifth Ave. Dr. Scott E. Koenigsaecker, senior pastor, will officiate.
Mr. Merchant died Nov. 21, 2001, at 88.
He was born in Alpha to the Rev. Grant and Mary Reid Merchant.
He attended school in White Salmon, graduating in 1931 from high school in Bellevue, Idaho. He attended Park College in Parksville, Mo.
He and Armenta Elam married in Chattanooga, Okla., on April 7, 1939. Mrs. Merchant survives him.
Mr. Merchant was a World War II veteran who served with the U.S. Army from July 17, 1943, to Feb. 13, 1946.
As a civilian, Mr. Merchant worked with the Department of the Army from 1941-1971. He worked at Fort Sill, Okla., and The Presidio at San Francisco, Calif.
The Merchants moved to Sequim after Mr. Merchant's retirement. They traveled throughout the United States and Canada and enjoyed boating, fishing and hiking in the Puget Sound area.
Mr. Merchant was a member of Sequim Presbyterian Church. He served many terms as an elected elder in Oklahoma, California and Sequim. He was a commissioner to the 1978 General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church, U.S.A., in San Diego, Calif.
Memorial gifts may be made to Hospice of Clallam County, P.O. Box 2014, Port Angeles, 98362, or Sequim Presbyterian Church, 950 N. Fifth Ave., Sequim, 98382.
Troy Moore
At his request, no service is planned for Troy Moore, of Sequim.
Mr. Moore died of heart disease Dec. 19, 2001, at 98.
He was born July 23, 1903, in Snoqualmie, to Eugene and Elizabeth Jane Mills Moore.
He and Georgia Davis married June 3, 1932, in Olympia. Mrs. Moore preceded him in death Jan. 14, 2000.
Mr. Moore was a teacher in Port Orchard. He became a principal, then worked as an administrator of the South Kitsap School District in Port Orchard, working there for 39 years before retiring to Sequim in 1975.
Mr. Moore was a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Eastern Star in Port Orchard, and of the Retired Teachers Association.
Mr. Moore is survived by sons Stanley Moore, of Forks, Troy Moore, of Canby, Ore., and Wayne M. Moore, of Soldotna, Alaska; daughter Merrianne Makela, of Cashmere; 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Drennan & Ford Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
