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DOROTHY B. MEYER
Dorothy Beal Pusey Meyer, 83, of Indianapolis born May 7, 1920 in Seattle, to George Beal and Gertrude Gear. Early in her childhood, Dorothy lived on her grandfather's 160-acre homestead in Burlington, WA. Later she moved with her mother and stepfather, Richard S. Pusey, to Stanwood, where her parents managed and owned the Stanwood Hardware and Furniture Store. There she developed her lifelong interest in tennis and graduated from Stanwood High School (consolidated) in 1938.
Mrs. Meyer received her teaching certificate from Western Washington Teacher's College. She completed her education at the University of California, Berkeley during World War II. At Berkeley, she caught the eye of Frederick Eugene Meyer, then a U.S. Navy fighter pilot on shore leave at a U.S.O. dance.
After the war, they death in 1996, Dorothy remained an avid gardener, traveled, and took continual delight in her family, friends and pets. Memorial contributions may be made to Southside Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 47436, Indianapolis, IN 46247, The Stanwood Area Historical Society, P.O. Box 69, Stanwood, WA 98292 (www.sahsfncc.org/member form.html), or the Stanwood Co-op Preschool, Building Fund, P.O. Box 1801, Stanwood, WA 98292. Mrs. Meyer is survived by her children, Robert Meyer of Indianapolis, IN; Carrie Meyer Richardson of Camano Island; Kate Meyer of Loma Mar, CA; and her three daughters and sons-in-law, Gayle Torian Meyer, Dan Lorimer, and Patrick Richardson; her four grandchildren, Anna Torian Meyer, Molly Torian Meyer, Jack Travis Lorimer, and Michael Eugene Richardson. A memorial service will be held at All Souls Unitarian Church, in Indianapolis in late April.
LAURENCE PETERSON
2-5-12 to 3-27-04
Laurence A. Peterson was died when he was 14. He worked on his aunt and uncle's farm several summers, honing a Midwest work ethic that stayed with him all his life. He finished high school and went into the Civilian Conservation Corps. He sent his paychecks home to be put into a savings account for college, but the family spent that money to live. It was, after all, the Depression/Dust Bowl years, and times were tough. He born, he enlisted in the Navy during W.W.II. His father-in-law was furious with the "damn stubborn Norwegian, " who would go off to war when he didn't have to, but it was part of his code of honor, and it was the right thing to do.
After the war, in 1947, he and his wife bundled kids and possessions into an old panel truck and headed west. They first settled in Des Moines, WA, and never left the Pacific Northwest, living at times in Seattle, the eastside, and Camano Island. He was an electrician by trade but always wanted a business of his own. They bought a neighborhood hardware store in Seattle in a deteriorating neighborhood at a time when neighborhood hardware stores were disappearing.
He continued to work as an electrician, and Mom ran the store during the week, but it didn't work out. So, rather than claim bankruptcy, they contacted their creditors and paid their debts over time. It was part of being honest people. He was good at taking his sons fishing and camping and hunting. He was a good and gentle man. He worked until age 68, and he and his wife had several good retirement years together. Good years. There were bumps, of course, a heart attack, pains from old injuries, a bout with cancer, but mostly growing old gracefully, enjoying family and friends. Then his memory started to go. It’s a terrible decision for a spouse to have to make, but what do you do when a person's memory is so shot they can't remember where the bathroom is? He spent his last year in an assisted living home. He was part of the "greatest generation, " and like his wife, deserved that accolade. He is missed.
He is survived by two sisters and a brother; his wife, Helen; sons, Will and Larry; four grandchildren and a great-granddaughter. Donations in Laurence's name may be made to your favorite charity. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.
NORTON A. STEELE
Norton Allan Steele of Camano Island born in Seattle April 1, 1917. He graduated from Snoqualmie High School in 1935. He death after 65 years of marriage. Nort had a lustrous, exciting and rewarding career. After returning from W.W.II., he worked at Polar Frozen Foods, where he was noticed for his rapport with people and his sales ability. Nort was hired by Pictsweet Foods, which brought his family to Mount Vernon in 1950. Stokley Van Camp purchased Pictsweet in 1954, while Nort was in frozen food sales. Following this purchase, the frozen food division was moved to Oakland, CA. Nort was promoted to national sales manager of the frozen food division. He and Thora had a lovely home in Alameda, which was always full of family and friends. In 1962, Nort was promoted to sales manager for the canned food division in charge of chain store sales for the western half of the United States. This promotion took the family to Centerville, Ohio. After two years of increasing sales, Nort was transferred to Van Camp sales and became the national sales manager of the United States. When he reached the pinnacle of mobility at Stokley, he left to own and manage his own food brokerage company.
He and Thora missed the West Coast, family and friends, so in 1974, Nort retired from that career to settle at Utsalady Point, Camano Island. He and Thora enjoyed renewing friendships, dancing, visiting family and the waterways of the San Juan Islands on their boat. They were active in the Camano Island Yacht Club for several years. Nort and Thora enjoyed and took pride in having their grandchildren visit and participate in all the activities the island/Puget Sound offered. Boating was Nort's hobby, along with clam digging, pulling in Dungeness crab and smelting on their beach. In 1984, Nort passed the Washington real estate
exam and began working for Sollid Realty. He thoroughly enjoyed the work, sales being one of his passions and the camaraderie at the office, and working with Ann and her staff.
In April 2000, Nort once again retired, this time from real estate to spend more time with his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He and Thora moved to the country club to live an easier lifestyle. Nort is survived by his children: Christine Steele-Orrick of Sacramento, CA; Carole Boges, Renton, WA; Roland Thomas Steele of Hobie Sound, FL; grandchildren Michael Norton Orrick, Mathew Thomas Orrick, John Steele Boges, Crystal Lana Steele, Justin Michael Steele, Cory Thomas Steele; great-grandchildren Eden Ashley Orrick, Evan Steele Orrick, Shayla Rain Orrick and Keely Nesta Moon Orrick; granddaughters-in-law, Kirsten Evans Orrick and Sherry Williams Orrick; nieces Suzanne Doyle, Joanne Shaldrup and Karen Zingmark; nephews-in-law, Dick and Bill Boyer Goben; and many great-nieces, nephews and cousins. A celebration of Norton's life will take place at a later date. No flowers, please; you may make a donation to Orthopedic Hospital.
AUDERY J. VERHEYDEN
Audery Jean Verheyden, passed away March 17, 2004, at Providence Mount Saint Vincent in West Seattle. Proceeded in passed away peacefully in Auburn, March 9, 2004. She was death by her husband of 43 years, Bud Buckner; a brother, Nils Lindahl of Camano Island; and her sister, Anna Hammersmith of Tacoma.
She is survived by her daughter, Beverly Lopan of Auburn; a son, Daryl Buckner of Austin, Texas; twin sons, Larry Rackner of Federal Way, and Gary Rackner of Grayland, WA; two grandchildren, Alesha and Jake Lopan of Auburn, whom she adored.
Karen enjoyed playing bridge and belonged to the Mt. Vernon Elks Emblem Club. Karen was loved by all who knew her. She brought joy to everyone’s life she touched.
At her request, there will be no services held. She will be laid to rest at Anderson passed away March 21, 2004 in Mount Vernon. Arrangements are pending and will be announced by Hawthorne Funeral Home, Mount Vernon.
FLOREINE A. HOFSTAD
Mother has gone to the glory
Where choirs of angels sing
She loved the gospel story
And adored her saving King.
Now she lives in that
bright tomorrow
That heaven for the soul
Far away from pain and sorrow
Where her Savior has
made her whole.
She abides in that beautiful city
Where the roses never fade
To behold those sights so pretty
In her mansion that Jesus made.
In heaven we feel
There is a room
Graced with new
Flowers everyday.
God always picks
That special bloom
To balance his bouquet.
Ever close in mind and heart
Is the love we feel today.
Mom hasn’t just been set apart
She blooms in God’s bouquet.
Family and friends celebrate the life of Floreine Ammie Hofstad of Camano Island who born in Watertown, SD Sept. 6, 1917. She was raised on the family farm in Raymond, SD and attended school there and in Aberdeen. She graduated from college in Aberdeen in 1937, and taught country school for two years. In 1939 she Cemetery will be private. Remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society, Skagit Valley Hospice or a charity of your choice. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.
MARY R. LLOYD
Mary Rose Lloyd, aged 88, born to Joseph and Marie Dettling Aug. 10, 1915 in Sumner. In 1925, her family settled in Stanwood as dairy farmers. She is survived by Hiram John Lloyd, beloved husband of 50 years. Mary is also survived by a sister, Laura Kessell; and a brother, Ben (Caroline) Dettling.
She enjoyed community activities and dancing at the Grange Hall and was a member of the lady’s auxiliary for Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, Fraternal Order of Eagles, an associate member of the 1st Armored Division Association and a member of the Stanwood Area Historical Society. A memorial celebration will be held 1 p.m., Sat., March 27 at Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood. Remembrances may be made to the Stanwood Area Historical Society or a favorite charity.
RONALD J. MATHIES
Ronald J. Mathies, 76, of Camano Island, born Nov. 28, 1927, in Spokane, to Alfred and Ethyl Mathies. A graduate of Lake Washington High School, Kirkland, and the University of Washington with a BA in Industrial Design. Ron's early work was with Weyehauser Timber Co. from 1951 to 1955. In 1955 he was employed by Walter Dorwin Teague, an industrial design firm, where he was with the firm for more than 30 years, in time, as vice president and manager of the Seattle Westlake office.
He was preceded in Cemetery in Ellensburg at a later date. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.
ALFRED F. REMINGTON
Resident of Camano Island, for 15 years, formerly of Birmingham, MI for 35 years. Albert was a graduate of the University of Nebraska and a Veteran of the US Navy W.W.II. He was a retired advertising executive for Ford Motor Company for over 30 years. Former occupations and employers include executive vice president for DP Brother and car advertising manager, Packard Motor Car Company.
Albert was the founding member of Michigan Emergency Patrol, past president of St. Dunstan's Theatre Group, lifetime member of the Adcraft Club of Detroit, and a founding member of the Church of St. Owen, Bloomfield Hills. He was also a member of Camano Island Yacht Club, Packard International Motor Car Club and U.S.S. DeHaven Sailor Association. Husband of Bette; father of Peter Remington and Albert Remington, Jr.; stepfather of Carol Self (Richard), Karen McCauley (Michael), Elaine Lewis and the late Steven Lewis; grandfather of Scott, Justin, Stacey, Nikki and Jodi Remington and Derrek, Lindsay and Kirsten Self and Patrick and Steven McCauley; great-grandfather of Ella McCauley.
Funeral mass was Wed., March 17, at Church of St. Owen, MI. Cemetery, Southfield, MI. Memorial tributes to The Karmanos Cancer Foundation, Albert F. Remington Cancer Research Fund #019783, 18831 W. Twelve Mile Rd., Lathrup Village, MI.
DON WATERMAN
Don Waterman of Camano Island passed away March 17, 2004, at the age of 91. He enjoyed all kinds of sports. His favorites were golfing with the Camaloch Men's Club and continuing to bowl with the Golden Kids League in Mount Vernon at 91 years young. He was a Roosevelt Golden Grad and a life-time member of the Elk's Club. He loved spending time with family. Don and his wife have lived on Camano Island since 1972.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Mabel; son, Don (Sharon); daughters, Gloria Michaelis (Kerry), and Cheryl Meents (Karl); six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Wed., March 24 at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Stanwood. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Providence Hospice of Snohomish County, the Alzheimer’s Assoc. or St. Cecilia Catholic Church. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.
‘REMEMBERING WINNIE’
March 20, 2004
1 to 3 p.m.
Camano Senior & Community Center
606 Arrowhead Rd., Camano Island
Winnifred M. Emerson
1919-2004
