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MATILDA A. GROTHE
Our Aunt Adeline/Nana 12/22/04
Irrelevant were the miles between us
No matter, the distance made
Even now as your physical presence is gone
Wherever your ashes are strayed.
The fondest childhood memories
Of you forever, I will hold
The feeling of love that surrounded me
Even if at times to others, it seemed cold.
The bond that was created within our family
Will withstand the test of time
Even though we tested each other's patience
And may have crossed the line.
It takes some people an entire lifetime to express their love
And others mere minutes, as they glance down from above
But through it all, the ups and downs,
The heartaches and tears come to pass.
You have left imprinted in my heart forever,
Those footprints that will last.
HELEN NYGARD
7/28/1921 - 1/5/2005
Helen Angeline (Peterson) Nygard, 83, long-time resident of Stanwood, peacefully born on July 28, 1921, to Swedish imigrants Edwin A. and Engla Peterson in East Stanwood. She graduated from high school in Stanwood and lived in the Victoria community with her family. She death by her parents, Edwin A. and Engla Peterson; her brother, Walter; and her great-grandson, Cole. She is survived by her loving husband, Charles; children, Greg, Kris and Kathy; grandchildren, Brandy, Bethany and Chris, Lacey and Ryan and great-grandchildren, Shawn and Donavan; sister, Vivian; several nieces, nephews and beloved friends.
A special thanks to the Critical Care Unit at Skagit Valley Hospital, Rev. Roy Ayers of Unity Church of Today and Pastor Moll of Freeborn Lutheran Church. Also heartfelt thanks to Cleo Bouffiou, and the members of Unity Church of Today in Mount Vernon, and the concerned friends who have supported the family during this time.
Memorials may be made to the American Stroke Association, Northwest Affiliate, 4414 Woodland Park Ave. N, Seattle, WA 98103. At her request, there will be no services. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.
EVA M. SACHTLEBEN
Eva Mae Sachtleben born Dec. 9, 1901, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to Henry William Haberman and Bessie Elisa Parsons. She was the second of three girls in the family and grew up in North Dakota and Minnesota. Her father was a telegraph operator for the Great Northern Railroad, and her mother was a homemaker.
From her parents, she learned strong family values, the importance of education, and a sense of giving of oneself to others. An exceptional student, Eva Mae graduated from high school in three years as valedictorian of her class. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree with distinction and a Master of Arts degree in mathematics, both from the University of Minnesota. She was invited to join Pi Lambda Theta, the national honor sorority for women in education.
Eva Mae taught school in North Dakota for 33 years, specializing in algebra and advanced math. Her joy was planting the seeds of learning, nourishing them, and watching her students bloom into young scientists with their own sense of inquiry. Even after retirement, Eva Mae continued to do volunteer teaching, tutoring kids from disadvantaged homes .
Eva Mae retired in 1955 to marry longtime beau, Frank Sachtleben, an electrical engineer at Northern States Power in Minneapolis, where the couple made their home. They enjoyed entertaining friends, and Eva Mae took pride in preparing gourmet meals and fancy desserts. The couple had an especially close relationship, and Eva Mae attributed their happy marriage to "caring more about each other than for ourselves." This devotion was evident, especially when she cared for Frank during a long illness that concluded with his death by her husband, Frank; and her sister, Sylvia M. Gordon of Williston, North Dakota. A celebration of Eva Mae’s life will be held at Merrill Gardens in the near future. Memorial donations may be made to the North Counties Chapter of Alzheimer’s Association, PO Box 27088, Seattle, WA 98125-1488.
DONALD W. POTTER
Donald W. (Bill) Potter, Sr., Feb. 26, 1941-Jan. 1, 2005, was died after a long battle with diabetes; his participation in diabetic research has aided in today’s treatments for tomorrow’s diabetics. Bill is survived by wife, Claudia; son, Donald Jr.; daughter, Cynthia; sister, Betty; and grandsons, Nicholas and Benjamin. He will be missed by many. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.
LINDA L. MACOMBER
Linda L. Macomber born Aug. 13, 1947, to Dick and Barbara Church in Raymond, WA.
She’s survived by her husband, Forrest Macomber; children, Fred Rye (Patty), Andrea Aylesworth (Doug), Chad Macomber; grandchildren, Scott, Fred, Carly, Lindy, Matthew; mother, Barbara Church; brothers, David (Sherry), Harald (Kathi); sisters, Dianne (Ralph), Pam (Kyle); her in-laws, Ruth Macomber, Bruce (Betty), Doris (Harold), Harald (Donna), Frank (Jackie); and many nieces and nephews and beloved friends.
She was preceded in died, Tues., Dec. 28, 2004, at his home in Funny River. He was 73. No local services will be held. His cremains will be divided, with half resting near his mother in Stanwood, and the other half scattered on the Kenai River mile 43 in Soldotna.
Larry was death by his father, David; and mother, Agatha (Gothi). He is survived by his wife, Sandra of Soldotna, AK; daughter, Doreen Troutvine of Camano Island; two grandchildren, Justin Troutvine and Trisha Troutvine, both of Camano Island; two stepchildren, Kathleen of Kenai, AK, and James Moore of Aloha, OR; sister-in-law, Barbara Blevens of Soldotna; aunts, Jennie Provost, Charlotte Pearson, and Borghild Kjelstad, all of Stanwood; and many other beloved family members and friends.
The family requests remembrances be made to First Choice Home Health, 159 E. Redoubt Ave., Soldotna, AK 99669. Arrangements were by Peninsula Memorial Chapel.
CADETT A. BARNES
1915-2004
Cadett A. Barnes, with family and his pastor at his side, went to be with his Lord and Savior at his home in Federal Way Dec. 20, 2004. He was married the love of his life, MaryEllen Miller. He and MaryEllen were born educator and an inspirational person, always ready to help others. He could talk to anyone and through his innovative methods of teaching, stimulated interest and excitement in learning, changing many lives for the better. Up until just recently, he would tutor children in their studies and teach them how to play chess.
While teaching in Mount Vernon, he would take his 5th grade class on an annual field trip to the top of Sauk Mountain. In one such trip, he used one of his burros to get a paraplegic student to the top of the mountain.
His daughters and their families survive him: Ellen Cook of Freeland, WA; Dorothy (Allen) Wheeler of Federal Way; Nancy (Edward) Adams of Seattle; Carrie (Don) Parris of Everett; Isle (Ervin) Lindall of Mount Vernon and Bea (David) Robson of Sedro-Woolley; sister, Ferne Boice of Toledo, WA; stepmother, Cecile Barnes of Toledo; grandchildren, John David (Valerie) Cook of Indianapolis, IN, Mareta (Steve) Guerrero of Lake Stevens, WA, JoEllen (Wayne) Arnot of Oak Harbor, Charles Wheeler of Seattle, Barbara (David) Dutt of Tacoma, Sumeet and Michelle Adams of Seattle, and Thomas Hutchisson of Sedro-Woolley; 10 great-grandchil dren, David and Daniel Cook, Kristine, Michael and Devin Pratt, Sarah and Caleb Arnot, Linda Dutt and Zachary and Nicole Baruzzini; and many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in passed away Dec. 29, 2004. He was death of his father, Ben started operating the farm. He was death by his parents; beloved son, Joey; and sister, Mary Lloyd.
He is survived by his loving wife, Caroline; daughter, Karen and husband Kenny Williams; and three grandchildren, Courtney, Kelsey, and Steven Williams, all of Stanwood; his sister, Laura Kessel of Everett. Ben is a member of St. Cecilia Catholic Church, Elks Lodge 479 of Everett, Moose Lodge of Mt. Vernon, and the Tacoma Swiss Society.
Funeral services will be held at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Stanwood Wed., Jan. 5, 11 a.m. Contributions can be made to Josephine Sunset Home, St. Cecilia Catholic Church or your favorite charity in his memory. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.
MATILDA A. GROTHE
Matilda Adeline Grothe, age 86, born Dec. 9, 1918 to Frank and Cora Elder in Lincoln, NB. Matilda, along with her husband, Allen J. Grothe, have been longtime residents of Camano Island. They were members of Camano Lutheran Church.
Matilda was Richmond Chapter past matron of the Order of Eastern Star. She was employed by the Boeing Co. off and on since 1952. She loved to cook and travel. Matilda leaves behind her loving husband, Allen J. Grothe; daughter, Sandra K. Mack; son, Bill Horn, also of Camano Island; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Edith E. Elder of Sedro-Woolley, and Marian I. Levang of Granada Hills, CA. Memorials can be sent to the American Cancer Research Foundation.
JACQUELINE E. HALL
Jacqueline E. Hall (Davis) was passed away Jan. 1, 2005 in Everett.
Jacqueline was fortunate enough to be raised in Southern California among the orange groves, mountains and white sandy beaches. In her early 20’s, she pursued a short-lived modeling career. She then went on to a lifetime career as a decorator, employed by J.C. Penney’s as a custom window designer in the San Francisco area.
Jacqueline passed away Fri., Dec. 17, 2004, at Heartwood Extended Health Care in Tacoma, WA. She was married Benjamin Wheelon, who courted her for eight years. A few years later, they moved to Astoria, OR, later to Portland, and then to Seattle. They moved to Camano Island in 1970. Margery was a member of Camano Chapel on Camano Island, the Order of Eastern Star for over 50 years, of Hatisu Temple Daughter of the Nile, and the Stanwood/Camano Yacht Club. She was always involved with her children’s activities through church, music, sports, and drama. Her passion for children continued with her unending presence and support for her grandchildren’s countless and varied activities. She loved music, dancing, fishing, and boating -- especially in the San Juan Islands.
Her beloved husband of 60 years, Benjamin Clark Wheelon; her parents; two sisters, Muriel Berger of Toppenish, and Roberta Anderson of Seattle; and son, Benjamin Wheelon, Jr., preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughter, Bonnie Foss of Tacoma; her son and daughter-in-law, Burton and Gina Wheelon of Vancouver, WA; sister, Dorothy Anderson of Seattle; 10 grandchildren, Bonnie Tjuanakis of Portland, OR, Ben Wheelon III of Ashland, OR, Bill Wilkins of Shoreline, Rebecca Monette of Tacoma, Kareena Chitwood of Camano Island, Erik Foss of Bellingham, and Joshua, Erin, Stephen and Alyssa Wheelon, all of Vancouver, WA; 10 great-grandchildren; two nephews, Howard Anderson of Seattle and John Anderson of Barrington, IL; and a niece, Muriel Anderson, of Washington D.C.
Margery will be loved and remembered always and greatly missed. "Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever and ever" -- Psalm 23:6. At her request, no formal services will be held. Memorials are suggested to Camano Chapel, 867 S. West Camano Dr., Camano Island, WA 98282.
