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MONA FLATRAY
Mona Flatray, 76, Cemetery in Denver, CO. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to a favorite charity. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.
PALMER J. JOHNSON
Palmer J. Johnson, 54, of Everett death by his father, Palmer, Sr., and his mother, Delta. Funeral services were Mon., Aug. 19 at Purdy and Walters at Floral Hills in Lynnwood.
LOUISE M. LARKIN
Louise Morrell Larkin ended her earthly journey and returned home to the Lord Aug. 14, 2002, after suffering a stroke. She was born to Edward and Emily (Taylor) Morrell. She attended school in Kearny, NJ, graduated from high school and entered the workforce as a secretary for an insurance firm. She born while living in North Arlington.
Louise was active in First Methodist Church's women's society and served as president of the Parent Teacher Association at Woodrow Wilson School. She initiated the bicycle safety program there and produced a Fun Fair at the school to raise money for school improvement projects. She loved to play bridge and met monthly with her bridge club. She was also competitive at bowling and golf. In 1954 Louise moved with her family to Minneapolis, MN, when her husband's job transferred them there. They settled in Edina, MN, where she lived for 45 years. A third child, Edward (Ted), was death by her parents; sisters, Edna Morrell and Ethel Morrell Burckett and husband Alfred R.W. Larkin. Louise leaves her three children and spouses, Judith and Robert Burkhart of Stanwood; David and Merry Larkin of Waupun, WI and Edward (Ted) and Karen Larkin of Edina, MN; three grandchildren, John Larkin of Waupun, WI, Jed (wife, Beth) Larkin of Minneapolis, MN, and Kaylee Larkin of Edina, MN; two nieces, Phyllis Burckett Ulicny (husband, Walter) of Summit, NJ and Gail Burckett Brandt (husband, Bill) of Laguna Hills, CA. She was looking forward to her first great-grandchild, Julia Elizabeth Larkin, who is being adopted from Guatemala.
Memorial services will be held in Beachwood Lounge at Warm Beach Senior Community in Stanwood Wed., Aug. 28 at 1 p.m., and at Good Samaritan United Methodist Church, Edina, MN, Sept. 8 at 2 p.m. passed away Aug. 19, 2002. He was married and raised his family in Stanwood, where he worked for Stokley Van Camp in their field department for eight years and farmed until his retirement in 1977.
He was a lifetime member and past Master of Camanio Lodge No. 19 F&AM Stanwood, and served 18 years as fire commissioner for Fire Protection District #14 of Snohomish County. He loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He always looked forward to going salmon fishing, and took great care in maintaining his boats.
He is survived by his daughters, E. Gail Davis and Bobbi Jean Remmem; two grandchildren, Keith and Nicole Remmem; and two great-grandchildren, Kristal Marie and Kelly Renne; sisters, Louise Heath and Ann Scott. Gerhard was preceded in Cemetery, Stanwood. Many thanks to Gilbertson Funeral Home for their guidance, service and direction, Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, Pastor Don Brekhus and the Ladies Circle.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Skagit County, a favorite church or charity. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.
BRUCE W. KOLLMAR
Bruce W. Kollmar left this world to be with his Lord Dec. 21, 2002.
He was a bright spot in the lives of many, making a lasting and significant impact on others. How do we sum up his life on just a piece of paper? To begin with, Bruce was died, followed by the family home burning to the ground at the Christmas holidays. His mother decided to stay on, managing their asparagus farm with much help from her children.
Following his graduation from Sunnyside High School in 1946, he enlisted in the Air Force and played in the 724th Air Force Band at Mather Field, Sacramento, CA. After three years there, he attended Central Washington College of Education on the G.I. Bill, graduating in 1953 with a BA in music education.
His first teaching assignment was in the Brewster School District, where he taught music for four years, then moved his family to Stanwood in 1957. From then on, students from elementary to high school in Stanwood received an excellent and well-grounded musical education.
Bruce retired in June 1983, and a scant three months later, had unexpected heart bypass surgery. Seven years later, he had a second bypass surgery. Nevertheless, his hobbies, besides music, included fly-fishing, hiking, canoeing and chopping wood! Some of the part-time jobs he had during his teaching career might surprise former students: commercial pilot, flight instructor, pulling glider planes, licensed funeral director/ambulance driver, and commercial fishing at Neah Bay for five summers. He's always played bass in various dance bands and directed the Stanwood-Camano Chorale for 25 years, until retiring so that he could sing in it. He also directed the Stanwood United Methodist Church choir for 40 years. He and his wife, Inez, shared a mutual love of fly fishing in the high mountain lakes of Canada, as well as music and travel.
Music was such a big part of his life, playing tuba and bass guitar in various groups such as Skagit Community Band, Reeds 'N Rhythm, Don's Melodians, etc., yet Bruce still found time to volunteer for several years in the MOPS program, caring for the little ones, as well as helping out neighbors and friends.
Bruce will be greatly missed by his wife, Inez, and family: Ben (Gay) Kollmar of Amarillo, TX, Yvonne (Dan) Allen of Concrete, WA, Kathleen (Don) Wadland of Mount Vernon, WA, Rob (Donna) Kollmar of Bozeman, MT, Brad (Salli) Beckmann of Cashmere, WA, Eric Beckmann of Bellingham, WA, Karen (Scott) Bates of Camano Island; 15 grand-children; one great-grandchild; and a sister, Anne (Marty) Drollinger of Grandview, WA; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be held Fri., Jan. 3rd, 1 p.m., at Warm Beach Free Methodist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hope Heart Institute in Seattle, or to fund a musical instrument scholarship at Stanwood High School. Information will be available at the memorial for those who wish specifics regarding memorials.
THELMA M. LUND
Longtime island resident, Thelma Marie Lund, age 84, born July 13, 1918, in Snohomish County, the daughter of Olaf and Kari (Robertson) Nordahl. Thelma graduated from Mt. Vernon High School, and on Dec. 1, 1940, she Cemetery, Seattle. Her family wishes to express their thanks to Thelma's many friends in the church community who gave her support in the last years of her life. Remembrances in Thelma's name may be made to Port Madison Lutheran Church, P.O. BOX 4787, Rolling Bay, WA 98061-0787. Arrangements under the direction of Kass Funeral Home, Bainbridge Island.
DONALD C. FITCH
Donald "Don" Curtis Fitch, 75, born Aug. 21, 1927, in Everett. He moved with his family to Camano Island at the age of 13 and graduated from Lincoln High. He enlisted at the age of 17 in the Navy and served in both World War II and the Korean conflict.
He met his wife Jeanne at West Coast Telephone Company (Verizon) and death. We are certain that Dad knew his job on earth to his family was completed and he left this world to be reunited with his beloved Jeanne for all eternity. Until we are all together again, we will always remember how you loved us. We will miss and think of you every day, Dad and Mom. We love you.
He leaves behind his loving daughters and sons-in-law, Lori and Howard Wilson of Stanwood, Shelley and Sam Brotherton of Everett; brother and sister-in-law, Ken and June Fitch of Camano Island; sister-in-law, Marna Fitch of Stanwood; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Kathy and Vince Macoleni of Everett; his adored grandchildren, Shelby and Sam Wilson and Kyle Brotherton; as well as many nieces, nephews, aunts, cousins and extended family.
Don was preceded in died suddenly Dec. 21, 2002, while visiting family in Virginia.
He was Cemetery, Stanwood. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.
LESLIE McCAMONT
Leslie S. "Dugan" McCamont (Jennings) of Stanwood born to John and Joanne McCamont in Vallejo, CA July 26, 1957. She graduated from Lake Washington High School in Seattle.
Dugan moved to the Stanwood area in 1991 from Auburn. She became a very active member of parent organizations at her daughters’ schools, Stanwood Co-op Pre-school, Church Creek and Cedarhome elementary schools and Stanwood Middle School. She was a musician and enjoyed animals. She devoted herself to community improvements in the Stanwood-Camano area.
Her life's occupation was being a devoted mother to Jessie and Eevin and a devoted wife to Glenn. Dugan will be missed dearly by her family and her wealth of friends.
She is survived by daughters, Jessie and Eevin; her mother, Joanne H. McCamont; sister, Robin McCamont; mother-in-law, Alice Jennings; brothers-in-law, Roy J. Jennings, Steven W. Jennings, Jeffery Jennings and Eric Jennings.
She was preceded in passed away Dec. 9, 2002, from complications following a heart attack.
He was married Patricia Jeanne Lybeck Nov. 29, 1947. Bill and Pat had just celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary.
Upon retiring from Sears Roebuck, they moved to Camano Island, where they have had 20 wonderful years with friends and family socializing, traveling and working on various activities in the community.
He is survived by his wife Patricia; son, William III; daughter, Kathryn Erickson and her husband Joe; three wonderful grandchildren, Michael and Lisa Erickson and August Van Almkerk; sister, Ida Neubert of Rochester, NY; and several nieces and nephews.
He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. A memorial service will be held Wed., Dec. 18 at 3 p.m. at St. Aidan's Episcopal Church, Camano Island. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that remembrances be made to Stanwood Lions Scholarship Fund or the Stanwood Lions Sight and Hearing Foundation, P.O. Box 1211, Stanwood, WA 98292.
JEAN E. ARNOLD
Jean E. Arnold, age 87, passed away Sun., Dec. 1, 2002, in Spokane.
She is survived by her son, Allen Arnold of Spokane; daughter, Dawn and Norman Anselmo of Spokane; brother, Webster Heine of NH; sisters, Rosmary Sharp and Doris Wolfgang, both of PA; sisters-in-law, Betty Heine of PA and Catherine Helwig of Chelan; numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in passed away Sat., Nov. 30, 2002 at Skagit Valley Hospital.
She was married Albert Egbers in 1951; the union lasted 20 years. She was part of the family farming business while raising three sons. She later worked at Image Hair Design in Mount Vernon, which she later looked back on as some of the happiest times in her life. She also enjoyed attending dances at Hillcrest Park with her special friend, Gus Erickson.
She had a generous spirit and was filled with laughter. Be it family, friends or strangers, she would brighten the day of anyone who crossed her path. Dona had a very special relationship with each and every one of her family members that will be greatly missed but never forgotten.
She is survived by her three sons and their spouses, Mike and Merrile Egbers of Mount Vernon, Steve and Pam Egbers of LaConner and Russ and Cathy Egbers of Mount Vernon; three sisters, Norma Allquist, Shirley Novotany and Irene Kittelson, all of Mount Vernon; grandchildren, Marlo Metcalf, Tracie Redfield, Adrienne Egbers, Jake Egbers and Valery Egbers; nine great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.
A celebration of Dona's life was held Sat., Dec. 7, from 3 to 5 p.m. at Hillcrest Park Lodge, Mount Vernon. Cremation was conducted at Hawthorne Memorial Park under the direction of Hawthorne Funeral Home and Crematory. Memorials are suggested to McLean Fire Department or Children's Hospital.
