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JAMES T. ASHE
James Thomas Ashe, 94, born Feb. 21, 1909, in Sylva, NC. He had been a long-time resident of Darrington, WA.
James was preceded in Cemetery. Memorial service will follow at 12 noon at Darrington First Baptist Church for family and friends. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.
DAVID D. DAVIS
David Douglas "Doug" Davis born Dec. 16, 1927 in Oakland, CA. He was raised in Edmonton, Alberta and Vancouver, B.C., Canada.
Doug joined the Merchant Marines in Canada, traveling up and down the West Coast. At the outbreak of World War II, he remained in the Merchant Marines, delivering fuel and supplies to naval ships in the South Pacific. After the war, he returned to Canada for a short interval, working with the Canadian government clearing land for what later became a portion of the Alcan Highway and also held a gold miner’s license, which he pursued for a short while.
Doug returned to the United States and began his sheet metal career in 1947.This was interrupted in 1951 by the Korean war. He served with the U.S. Army in Germany until 1953. Upon returning home, Doug resumed his sheet metal career until his retirement from Zesbaugh, Inc. in 1988.
Doug was a member of Sheet Metal Workers Local 66. He was also an active member of St. Fletcher Daniel Post #4137, Seattle, where he served many positions including commander and for over 30 years quarter master. He resigned that position a short time before his second marriage.
Doug death by his first wife, Mildred R. Davis; his mother, Goldie Burwash; sister Beatrice and her husband, Al Chadwick. A celebration of life will be held at American Legion Post 92, Stanwood, 1 p.m., Sat., March 22.
ARVILLA M. FOLDEN
Arvilla Marie (Howick) Folden was married Peter T. Folden in 1938 and had 52 wonderful years of marriage, before Peter born April 12, 1925, in Moberly, MO. He death.
They are survived by one daughter, Rebecca, married to Ashley, of Aurora; one great-grandchild, Micah Steeves of Aurora; and one brother, Jack Freelin of Moberly, MO.
Bartley served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He had been a salesman all of his life. He realized the American Dream upon his retirement in 1988, by starting SST Package Express, a small company that thrives today. He was an active member of the Warm Beach Senior Community following his second retirement.
Memorial services were held Sat., March 15, at Warm Beach Free Methodist Church. Memorials may be made to the "Free Methodist Missions" in care of the Warm Beach Free Methodist Church, 20815 Marine Dr., Stanwood, WA 98292. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.
ELEANOR L. HELMS
Eleanor Lucille Overton was died on March 2, 2003 in Gresham, OR after a brief illness.
She was preceded in married in 1937 and settled in Everett, where they established the family business, Helms Auto Electric. For many years, Eleanor was bookkeeper for the business. In 1968 they moved to Marysville, and Eleanor worked for several years for Viacom Cable Television.
Upon retirement, Eleanor and Julian moved to Tyee Beach on Camano Island. After Julian's married children: Ward and Elizabeth Helms of Redmond, WA, Judith and Howard Berg of Gresham, OR, and Stephen and Louise Helms of Mead, WA; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was a prolific quilter, making quilts for each of the grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Other hobbies included gardening, playing pinochle and being with family and friends. A memorial service will be held at Camano Senior and Community Center March 22, at 3 p.m. Donations may be made to the Camano Senior and Community Center or the American Diabetes Association.
ANNA B. HYLER
Anna B. Hyler, 86, of Stanwood, born July 20, 1916, in Providence, RI. Anna had lived in Danville, VA for many years, before moving to the Stanwood area nine years ago. She was a member of the Women's Democratic Club, Lighthouse for the Association of the Blind, and a member of St. Cecilia Catholic Church, Stanwood, where she loved serving the Lord. Anna also enjoyed traveling. It was the summer of 1994 that Anna first came to Washington State for a visit with her daughter, Sandra, and the family. Anna liked it so much she returned later in the fall of that same year to settle and live in the Stanwood community. She often commented how much she loved her new home and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and how much they added to her life.
During the last nine years here, Anna made many new friends and discovered many new places along the way. Anna also was an avid baseball fan and loved her Seattle Mariners. She would listen intently to every game she could on the radio, hoping that some day they might win a World Series.
Yes, Anna, brought a lot of joy to many people; now she is bringing much joy to her Heavenly Father, for she is finally home. She is survived by two daughters, Sandra Gaines of Camano Island and husband John, Carolyn J. Reid of Tiverton, RI; 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; also many nieces and nephews, especially Don and Helen Agnew of Warwick, RI.
Anna was preceded in passed away Sat., March 8, from complications arising from a stroke.
Sylvia was married Harry Bliven of Rochester, NY. They had two sons, William and Raymond.
In 1958, Sylvia resumed her career with the Cooperative Extension, appointed to the position as county extension agent for Island County. During her 22 years in the county, she was active answering questions from homemakers and farmers, and coordinating 4-H clubs throughout the county, especially each year at 4-H Camp at Cornet Bay and the county fair in Langley. In 1972, she was named the Grand Marshall of the fair.
She retired in January 1981, whereupon she earned the title of County Extension Agent Emeritus, with an equivalent grade of Professor from Washington State University. Harry married a pre-war friend, Arnell Johnson, of Anacortes. During their retirement years living in Coupeville, they remained active in the Methodist church, the Vasa Lodge and the Grange and enjoyed traveling throughout the world. At the end of 2000, Sylvia and Arnell moved to Anacortes. Arnell born June 7, 1918, at Shelton, WA, death were his parents; Wanda Osterberg (a former wife); and his son Don Osterberg. He is survived by his wife of 14 years, Noella (Emhoff) Osterberg; son, Terry Osterberg and wife Susan; and daughter-in-law, Sharon Osterberg. Other family members are Connie (Emhoff) Harvison and husband Bob; Keith Emhoff and wife Peggy; and Steve Emhoff. As a member of a large family, Len had numerous brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Len grew up as the son of a Merchant Mariner. He served in the Navy, where he learned the aviation machinist trade. He later worked for the Rayonier Corporation in Shelton as a machinist. Upon retiring in 1971, he purchased a beautiful fishing and camping resort at Lake Pearrygin, near Winthrop. He owned and operated this for many years until retiring again in 1977. In his later years, he became a snowbird (for 22 years), traveling and visiting many places on the West Coast.
Len was an avid pilot in his younger years, and to this day, could tell you what kind of plane was flying overhead just by the sound of its engine. He built model airplanes from scratch and flew them for the sheer joy of seeing a plane fly. Len was a creator. He built a small shop behind his home in which he had spent many of his days building just about anything imaginable -- flower planters, red wagons, model airplanes, birdhouses, and even a viola that was produced only after reading a "how-to" book. He scoured the Puget Sound area for months before finding the proper wood and other various materials needed to produce an instrument that several musicians wanted more of. He only produced one, as that was his goal. Len was an accomplished accordion and organ player, but could not play the viola or read music.
Len was a true lover of the outdoors. On those days not spent in the shop producing something with his hands, he was out in his yard producing the best yard and landscaping in his community. A walker never could just pass him by, they always had to stop and compliment him on how nice his place on earth looked.
Len was a storyteller. He could capture an audience and hold their attention for hours. Len was a friend to everyone. No one was ever a stranger for long, as he would strike up a conversation with anyone, soon knowing what there was to know about his new friend. Len will be long remembered by many people.
A gathering of friends and relatives will be held to celebrate Len’s life Sat., March 22, 1 to 4 p.m., at Merrill Gardens Assisted Living Center, 7212 - 265th St. NW, Stanwood. No funeral or graveside services will be held. In lieu of floral arrangements, donations on his behalf may be made to: Camano Island Fire & Rescue, 525 E. North Camano Island Dr., Camano Island, WA 98282.
JOHN O. BRYE
John O. Bry, 100, of Stanwood, formerly of Springfield, OR, born Oct. 5, 1902 in Harvey, ND. John is survived by his wife, Eva; sons, John of Eugene, OR, William of Washougal; daughters, Ruth of Beaverton, OR, and Lillian Middleton of Stanwood; 11 grand-children and 11 great-grandchildren. Cemetery, Aumsville, OR. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.
CAROLINE W. HEGELE
Caroline Wieneke Hegele, 87, of Stanwood, went to be at home with her Lord Jesus Christ Sun., March 2, 2003. She was married on July 21, 1935 at First Methodist Church in Portland. They have lived the last 25 years at Warm Beach Senior Community in Stanwood. Their children are Edward G. Hegele and wife Jane of LaGrande, OR, and Karen Hegele Nieuwendorp and husband John of Bellingham. There are seven grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Memorial services were held 2 p.m., Sat., March 8, at Warm Beach Senior Community. Graveside services were 2 p.m., Mon., March 10, at Skyline Memorial Gardens born loving chocolate and the sea in Portland, ME, on Aug. 5, 1912. She is survived by her brother, Orlando; her daughters, Paula and Mary Ann; and sons, Maurice Jr. and Michael. Her extended family includes eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Her husband, Maurice, Sr., her five sisters and four of her five brothers preceded her to heaven. Anita was born in 1939.
Anita was a dedicated Italian mom, managing all aspects of running a family and forever encouraging one and all to manga, manga (eat, eat). Everyone always said her doodling was a sign that she should become an artist, and in 1965, she began a 20-year career as an oil painter. Her art was rewarded with many shows and paying customers in California. She loved being silly with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was the quintessential grandma.
She was a long-time parishioner at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Stanwood, and her life was celebrated by a funeral mass Sat., March 8. "To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under heaven, a time to be born and a time to die" (Ecclesiastes 3). Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.
