BOB CAMPBELL
Bob Campbell of Everett died Aug. 22, following a severe pancreatitis attack, a multiple resistant staph infection and complications of adult respiratory distress syndrome. Bob was a founding father of the Washington State Science Olympiad and was a good friend of many science team parents, teachers, coaches and students in the Stanwood/Camano area through his active involvement in the science competition program over many years.
He was particularly well known locally through the regional tournaments in Everett, which he helped run with enthusiasm and skill. He was nationally known for his expertise in some events. He was cremated according to his wishes. A memorial service will be held 3 p.m., Sat., Sept. 13 at his church, Snohomish United Methodist, 6202 99th Ave. SE, Snohomish.
Please call the church (360-568-5755) if you need directions. Their office hours are Mon., Tues., Thurs., and Fri., 8 a.m. to noon.
For those who desire, cards and letters may be sent to his widow: Valerie Campbell, 12424 44th Dr. SE, Everett, WA 98208. Otherwise, please contact his daughter, Debra Dodge, at kddstrt01@netzero.net.
JOEY JAY CALAVAN
Joey Jay Calavan was 15. He was born Oct. 23, 1987 at Everett General Hospital. He got into a car with a drunk driver on Aug. 29, 2003, and the car crashed. Joey was killed instantly. He was three miles from home on a quiet country road without any other cars around. We know Joey went to heaven. He believed in Jesus Christ as his Saviour and is now in the arms of the Lord.
His mother, Kathy Jean Calavan, preceded him to heaven in 1997, as did both of her parents, Art and Jean Belle Thorsen of Bremerton, WA. We know Joey has been reunited with those who went before him and is so happy to be with his mom again.
He leaves behind a family who will miss him very much: parents, David and Pamela Calavan of Stanwood; brother, Pvt. Cody Calavan, U.S. Marine Corps, of San Diego; sister, Kalee Calavan Craig of Stanwood; step-brother and sister-in-law, Chris and Kristi Craig of Everett; grandparents, Kenneth Puttkamer, Lt. Colonel, U.S. Air Force, retired, and Ruth Puttkamer of Vancouver, WA; grandmother, Marian Craig of Snohomish, WA; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins, including the Thorsen family, who still reside in the, Bremerton area, the Abernathy family in the Vancouver, WA area, as well as many other family and friends in the greater Vancouver, WA, Seattle, Portland, OR and north Everett area.
We would like anyone reading this to know that Joey was extraordinary. He was funny, artistic, creative, sensitive, and he really cared about people. He loved to visit. He would forgive the young woman who was driving the car, and we know she must be in a lot of pain. We are praying for her. A memorial service will be held Wed., Sept. 10, 1 p.m., at the New Life Center, Four Square Church, 6830 Highland Dr., Everett, WA. Students, family and friends are welcome to attend.
LEA RAE REEP
Lea Rae Reep, 64, of Camano Island, passed away peacefully at home on Aug. 21, 2003 after a brief battle with cancer. Lea Rae was born Nov. 14, 1938 in Butte, Montana, the daughter of Ray and Alice Sauve.
In 1956 she graduated from St. Anthony’s High School in Long Beach, CA. She went on to attend Long Beach City College, then became a stewardess for United Airlines where she worked for five years. While at United Airlines, she was involved in public relations and appeared on the cover of a Beach Boys album and in the Otto Preminger movie, "Advise and Consent."
In 1964 she married Roger Reep in Long Beach, CA. They lived in Alameda and San Diego prior to moving to Mount Vernon in November of 1967. Lea Rae treasured her time with friends while being involved with Bible study, Gourmet Group, Puget Syndicate, Grid Guessers Football Club, Ann Carlson Orthopedic Guild and bridge club.
She was an active member of the Catholic church over the years and served as a eucharistic minister while attending St. Cecilia in Stanwood. As a member of P.E.O., Chapter G.B., she was a former president of the club. She also served as a board member for the Visiting Nurse Foundation for four years.
She enjoyed doing needlepoint, cooking, reading and loved to travel. Over the past year she attended two of her nephew’s weddings, Drew Crowther’s in Kenai, AK and Todd Crowther’s in London, England. She also went with Roger and friends on a cruise through New Zealand. Lea Rae and Roger enjoyed spending the past four winters in Palm Desert, CA where they had fun in the sun and made new friends.
She was preceded in death by her daughter Kari Reep, her mother Alice Sauve, her father Ray Sauve and her sister Andree Crowther. She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Roger Reep; her daughter and son-in-law, Kristin and Peter Scroggs of Aberdeen, WA; her son, Kyle Reep of Mount Vernon; a brother and sister-in-law, Ed and Pam Sauve of Palos Verdes, CA; a sister and brother-in-law, Renee and Rick Hadley of Newport Beach, CA; two grandchildren, Sam and Molly Scroggs and numerous nieces and nephews.
Lea Rae had a way of touching people’s lives. She had a gift for making every person she came in contact with feel welcome and special. Her kindness was never-ending and her positive outlook on life, infectious. No matter the circumstances, Lea Rae handled them with grace and dignity. She was the kind of person that you were proud to say you knew. Her smiling face will be missed by family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Skagit Hospice or Skagit Valley Hospital Foundation-Cancer Care Fund, P.O. Box 1376, Mount Vernon, WA 98273.
The memorial service was held on Aug. 29, 2003 at Immaculate Conception Church in Mount Vernon. The service was followed by a reception at the LaConner Flats. Arrangements are entrusted to Hawthorne Funeral Home and Crematory.
LARRY J. HILL
Larry J. Hill, 54, died Aug. 18, at his home in Stanwood.
He was born in Laurel, Mississippi, the only son of Druscilla Pearce. Graduating from high school in Oakland, CA, he attended the University of Santa Clara and then joined the Merchant Marines, spending most of that time in Vietnam.
Larry was one of the only Afro-American commercial fishermen out of Dutch Harbor, Alaska in the 1970's. After meeting his wife Annette in Seattle in 1981, he settled in Washington and was a member of the Carpenters’ Union, helping to build the Seattle skyline and other landmarks, until his early retirement due to lung cancer two years ago. Larry enjoyed his small farms, first at Smokey Point and then, the past 11 years, in Stanwood, raising cattle and pigs. He loved hard work, fishing and visiting friends and relatives.
Larry struggled with the disease of addiction for years. Many have gotten strength and hope through his tireless commitment to carrying the message of recovery to others. Through the grace of God and with the help of others in recovery, he died clean. He is survived by his wife Annette; his father Leonard Hill and wife Lois; step-mother Ruby Hill; and step-brother Lester; his brothers Charles, Kent; and sister Madeleine, all from Oakland, CA. He will also be greatly missed by many friends and relatives all over the country.
A memorial service will be held at Cedarhome Baptist Church, 29000 68th Ave. NW, Stanwood, Sept. 6, 2 p.m., along with a potluck in the church hall. Please send any remembrances to your favorite charity. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.
KATHERINE E. BRANDSTROM
Katherine E. Brandstrom passed away Dec. 25, 2003, at Burlington, after an extended illness. She was born Aug. 9, 1916, to Peter and Mary (Thein) Denis, Territorial Pioneers of Edison.
At the age of six months, Katherine went to live with her sister, Marie Dahl and her husband Oscar, after the death of her mother. She graduated from Edison High School in 1934, after 12 years of perfect attendance. She then graduated from St. Joseph's School of Nursing in Bellingham in 1937.
Katherine married Francis C. Brandstrom, June 17, 1938 in Anacortes. She traveled with her husband and family to Oregon, California and Eastern Washington in the construction business. Katherine was employed at Josephine Sunset Home in Stanwood for 10 years. She served as director of Nursing Services from 1974 to 1979. In 1945 they purchased and operated Brandstrom's Corner Service with brother-in-law Kenneth Brandstrom. They sold the station in 1981 and retired to Camano Island.
Katherine was a member of St. Cecilia Church in Stanwood for many years, and after moving to Burlington, she transferred to St. Charles Church in 1993. She was a member of Territorial Daughters, Chapter #2 of Skagit County, Stanwood Area Historical Society, Skagit County Historical Society in LaConner and Sister Xavier Nursing Auxiliary of St. Joseph Hospital of Bellingham. She also volunteered at Stanwood Senior Center.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Wayne and Roger; and her husband, Francis; brothers, Thomas and Eugene Denis; sisters, Marie Dahl and Leona Novotny; nephews, Bud Dahl, Richard Denis; nieces, Dorothy Oswold, Glenda Jones, and Ione Taylor. Survivors include nieces and nephews, Norm (Pat) Dahl, Ernie (Janet) Dahl, Loren (Joan) Dahl, Juanita Dahl, Geneva Peth Sasnett, Bud Novotny, Anita Haake, Donna Power, Joanne (John) Staffanson, Arlene (Bob) Nelson and Jean
(Richard) Jones; brothers-in-law, Raymond Brandstrom, Ansel (Betty) Brandstrom; sisters-in-law, Lillian Holton and Mildred Bunney.
Funeral services held at St. Cecilia Church in Stanwood, 11 a.m., Tues., Dec. 30. Interment following at Bow Cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of Kern Funeral Home, Mount Vernon.
LARRY F. CATRON
Larry F. Catron, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away Dec. 20, 2003, at age 60. Born in Berryville, AR, he had resided in Yokosuka, Japan, Hawaii and Washington State during his military career and retired to Stanwood.
Larry is survived by his loving wife, Hija (Yasuko); son, Kenneth of Lynnwood; daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Donald Carrier; grandchildren, Kyle, Mariya and Stevan Carrier, all of Everett; mother, Violet; brothers, Gary, Lynn and Gail; and sister, Nancy, all from Arkansas.
He was preceded in death by his father, Cliffton. Larry devoted 22 years of service to the United States Navy, was a veteran of the Vietnam War, and served at the U.S.S. Arizona Memorial during his last tour of duty. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends and being in "God's country, " camping, fishing and motoring in his RV. Larry was known for his hard-working and generous nature and was a blessing to all who knew him. He will be truly missed and will remain in the hearts and memories of his loved ones forever.
A memorial service was held Dec. 27, 1 p.m., at Gilbertson Funeral Home in Stanwood, with a formal military burial to follow at a later date.
KENNETH A. CONN
Kenneth A. Conn, loving husband, father and grandfather, passed away Sat., Dec. 27, 2003.
He was born Oct. 19, 1918, in Mount Vernon. He attended schools in Mount Vernon and Edison. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.
He volunteered into the U.S. Army in 1943, and later became a pilot in the 94th Bomb Group, the big Square A. He flew 35 missions over Berlin out of London, England. He was then assigned as a flight instructor in Texas until his discharge in September of 1944.
He worked for the FAA in Fairbanks and Anchorage, Alaska, Sacramento, CA, and Auburn, WA, where he retired in 1971. After retirement, he started his own nursery (rhody's and azaleas) in Cinebar, Whidbey Island, and Lacey. He moved to Camano Island in 1987 and has resided there until present.
Ken is survived by his loving wife, Georgiana; three daughters, Cindy Drake in Nome, Alaska, Cathy Thomson (John) of LaQuinta, CA, Caren Olson of South Carolina; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; his nephew, Dean Henry; several cousins and many friends. Memorial services will be held 11 a.m., Tues., Dec. 30, in the chapel at Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral home, Stanwood.
MARIE L. FLONES
Marie Lillian Flones, 67, of Stanwood, passed away, Dec, 23, 2003, surrounded by her loved ones, after a short battle with cancer. Marie was born April 15, 1936, in Arlington to Albert and Lillian Molstad Bruseth. She attended both Arlington and Stanwood schools. Marie was a homemaker and worked for the Stanwood School District in the kitchen until her retirement. She loved her family, fishing and camping. Her hobbies were playing croquette, playing cards, puzzle books and watching local sports teams.
She leaves her husband of 51 years, Melvin; two sons, Marvin (Celia) Flones and Glenn Flones; two daughters, Sue (Brian) Macomber and Kathy (Chad) Wilbur; eight grandchildren, Traci (Jeremy) Hoskins, Eric (Alicia) Flones, Jason, Gary, and Jennifer Flones, Matt and Kurt Macomber, and Tyler Wilbur; four great-grandchildren, Cody, Caleb, and Nathan Hoskins, and Emily Flones; two brothers, Joe (Idamae) Bruseth and Karly (Kandace) Husby; also numerous nieces and nephews, cousins and brothers and sisters-in-law.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert Bruseth and Lillian Husby, and her sister Janice Berkibile. Funeral services were 1 p.m., Mon., Dec. 29, in the chapel at Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stan-wood. Concluding services in the Anderson Cemetery, Stanwood. Memorials may be made to the Stanwood Area Historical Society. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stan-wood.
JAMES L. RONDEAU
6-19-18 to 12-24-03
James L. (Jimmy) Rondeau died suddenly at his cherished Camano Island beach house Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 24. He leaves his three children, Carole Kogon (Alfred), Diane Rondeau (Tom Burke) and Jim, Jr. (Cheri); his grandchildren, Eileen, Kenneth, Jim III, Scott and David; his, dear friend, Elly Kahn; his brother, Rudy Rice; and many lifelong friends in Bremerton, Tacoma, Seattle and Camano Island.
Jimmy was predeceased by his beloved wife of 62 years. Jimmy worked in the ship building industry for many years, where he was a respected labor negotiator for Foss Launch & Tug and Dillingham Shipyards, followed by a term as director of Labor & Industries for Washington State. He was also an avid sportsman, with a passion for golf, fishing, football and boxing. He refereed and judged numerous world championship boxing matches around the world, and served for many years in officer roles for the Washington State Boxing Commission and International Boxing Federation.
In his later years of retirement, Jimmy found his greatest joy on the shores of Camano Island, where he loved boating, fishing, crabbing and gardening. He lit up any room with his twinkling smile, devilish humor and razor-sharp wit. Jimmy was a man of enormous courage, commitment, integrity, strength and. wisdom. We will miss him deeply. No services at his request. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.
HAROLD N. THORSON
Harold Norman Thorson passed away Dec. 21, 2003, in Stanwood. He was 90. Norman was born March 15, 1913 at Wallace, SD to James and Kari Thorson. He graduated from Bradley High School in Bradley, SD. From 1934 to 1936, he served in the Civilian Conservation Corps in South Dakota. In 1936, Norman moved to the Stanwood area. He served in the 80th Infantry Division, of the Army in World War II in Europe. He was discharged in 1945 as staff sergeant.. During the war, he was awarded four Bronze Stars.
In 1946, Norman married Isabelle Logen. He retired in 1975 from the Washington State Highway Department, having worked as an engineer for 18 years. He served his community for many years. He was involved in the American Legion, Greenwood Grange, Warm Beach Volunteer Fire Department and Our Saviour's Lutheran Church. His hobbies included photography, coin collecting, duck hunting and taking long walks.
Norman was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Isabelle and his sister Clara. He is survived by his brother, Albert; sisters, Fern and Anna, all of Watertown, SD; nephews, James of Yankton, SD, and Ken of Rock Valley, IA; daughter, Dianne and husband David George of Marysville; son, Joel of Warm Beach; and three grandchildren, Leslie of Florida, Devan of Oregon and Kristen of Alaska.
Funeral service was Fri., Dec. 26, 1 p.m., at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Stanwood, with Pastor Don Brekhus officiating. Graveside service followed at Anderson Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Our Saviour's Lutheran Church Memorial Fund or Josephine Sunset Home Scholarship Fund in Stanwood. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.
