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FORREST GAIL (FROSTY) GASKIN
Forrest Gaskin passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2003 at his home in Mount Vernon after a long battle with heart disease.
He was born at Rimrock, Washington in a tent in the woods during a summer windstorm, (thus his name) on July 11, 1923 to Roy and Kathryn (Kelly) Gaskin. He was raised in Yakima along with his three brothers and four sisters.
He married Nadine O. Osburn while in the Navy in Corpus Christi, Texas on February 19, 1945 and they were married for 56 years before she preceded him in death in December 2001.
Forrest was a brilliant man, with great integrity, and was a source of knowledge for many people.
He himself, never stopped learning; the dictionary, encyclopedia, and various "How To Manuals" were always part of his daily reading materials, along with the newspaper (which he read from cover to cover) daily.
His children and grandchildren always knew who to call with any question on just about any subject.
Forrest worked at many jobs throughout his life.
He worked as a supervisor at Boeing for 22 years, in Seattle, New Orleans, and New Mexico.
In 1971, he was to be transferred yet again, and he decided to quit the company so that he could bring his family "home" to the Yakima Valley.
He and his wife Nadine purchased an 80-acre farm in Sunnyside, Washington that was in total disrepair and together with much work made it into a productive farm.
Forrest spent some of his happiest years working from dawn till past dusk swathing, bailing, and taking care of the livestock while at the same time repairing antiquated equipment and renovating all of the buildings on the property.
In the fall of 1976, Forrest had to sell the farm and "retire" when he had his first heart attack. He and Nadine then moved to the Skagit Valley, a place that they had both fallen in love with on a family vacation to Canada.
Again, Forrest and Nadine renovated a house, and made it into a lovely family home for his children and grandchildren to gather many times a year, usually for a great BBQ.
Over the years in the valley, Forrest co-founded NorthSound Marine Products, worked in real estate, and designed and built boxing lines for various berry farms in the area. When Nadine became ill, he again "retired" from work outside the home and became her sole caregiver until he suffered a cardiac arrest on 9/11/01. Forrest battled back from a three-day coma, and continued to fight the good fight with the love and support of his children and his wonderful caregiver, Karen Murphy, until his death last week.
Forrest is survived and greatly missed by his three children, Michael and his wife Benita, of Los Sauces, Mexico, his daughter Jenny and husband Bob of Mount Vernon, and his son Kurtis and wife Kelly, at the family home.
He is also survived by eleven grandchildren, one brother and two sisters all in Arizona, and by many, many friends, some who have remained close since his Boeing days.
American Burial and Cremation in Marysville, WA will conduct cremation. At his request there will be no services.
RON ROBINSON
Ron Robinson passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2003 at the Skagit Valley Hospital in Mount Vernon, WA at the age of 74 years.
He was born June 6, 1928 in Osenke, Michigan the son of Bob and Florence Mack Robinson.
Ron was a resident of Sedro-Woolley for the past 28 years working for Willis Rogers & Pearson Lumber Co. as a truck driver until his retirement.
He was married to Dorothy Peterson Stransky on October 17, 1995 in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho.
Ron was a member of the Sedro-Woolley Volunteer Fire Dept. for many years as well as a member of the Teamsters Union, Fraternal Order of Eagles in Burlington and George Baldridge Post #43 American Legion.
He was an avid NASCAR fan who enjoyed many Sundays watching his favorite sport. He also loved to travel going on numerous trips and cruises with his wife Dorothy.
Ron is survived by his wife, Dorothy Robinson of the family home in Sedro-Woolley; a son, Rick Robinson of Seattle and a daughter, Debrah Williamson of Longview; his mother, Florence Brookshire of Marysville; 3 stepsons: Dan and his wife Margret Stransky of Mount Vernon, Jim and his wife Michelle Stransky of Burlington, and Dave and his wife Bobbie Stransky of Puyallup; grandchildren: Jason Robinson and his fianc/e, Tracie of Lynnwood, Heather and her husband, Josh Langbenn of Everett, and Jamie Williamson of Shelton. Step-Grandchildren: Noelle and Megan Stransky of Mount Vernon, Sean and Brandon Stransky of Burlington, and Justin Stransky of Puyallup; a brother, Duane and his wife, Betty Robinson of Spokane and a sister, Judi and her husband, George Heys of Coulee City, WA; Sister and brother-in-law, Agnes and Fritz Stransky of Sedro-Woolley and a brother and sister-in-law, Carl and Segrid Peterson of Lynden; numerous nieces and nephews.
Ron was preceded in death by his father, Bob Robinson, a step-father Fred Brookshire, and a son-in-law, David Williamson. Ron had many other relatives and friends and he will be greatly missed.
Memorial services will be Friday, April 18, 2003 at 11:00AM at Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Woolley with Pastor Wendy Tingley of the Trinity United Presbyterian Church officiating.
Memorials are suggested to Grace Cochrum Children's Therapy Guild c/o Dee McIlrath 737 Northern Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284.
JOAN MAY HANSON
Joan May Hanson, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2003 at her home in Clear Lake, WA at the age of 71.
She was born June 19, 1931 in Wen-atchee, Washington the daughter of Robin E. and Edith Thompson Douglas. Joan was raised in Wenatchee and the Rock Island areas of Eastern Washington.
She had been a resident of Clear Lake for the past 10 years previously residing in Bothell and Friday Harbor.
Joan worked as a loan officer for Rainier Bank and various other financial institutions over the years.
She was married to Francis D. Hanson in Seattle, WA on July 4, 1978.
Joan enjoyed gardening, flowers, painting, dancing, and sports of all kinds.
She is survived by her husband, Francis D. Hanson of the family home in Clear Lake; 2 sons: Randall R. Lowe of Day Creek, WA and Scott B. Cave of Seattle, WA; grandchilden: Michelle Lowe of Mount Vernon, WA and Brandon and Maverick Lowe of Day Creek, WA; a sister, Kay Williams and a cousin John Dick, both of Wenatchee, WA.
Arrangements and cremation under the care of Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Woolley, WA. You are invited to share your thoughts and memories of Joan by signing our online guestbook at www.lemleychapel.com.
Richard D. Gross, MD
Born in Adel, Iowa on Feb. 27, 1931
Departed on Oct. 9, 2002 and resided in Sedro-Woolley, WA.
Service: Saturday Oct. 12, 2002
Cemetery: Union Cemetery
RICHARD DEAN GROSS, MD, a longtime Sedro-Woolley resident and Physician passed away Wednesday morning, October 9, 2002 at the Ashley Gardens Alzheimer Care Center in Mount Vernon, WA following a brief battle with cancer. He was 71 years of age. Dick was born on February 27, 1931 in Adel, Iowa, the son of Clarence E. & Ruth B. Stephens Gross. He was raised and attended school in Iowa and attended Drake University, where he graduated Pi Beta Kappa. Dick was united in marriage to Ruth McKinley in Waterloo, Iowa on September 12, 1953, and they lived in Iowa City while Dick attended the University of Iowa School of Medicine, graduating in 1956, after which he began serving his internship at Harborview Hospital in Seattle until 1957. From 1958 to 1960 Dick served in the U.S. Air Force. In late 1959 the family moved to Sedro-Woolley and Dr. Gross served as the General Medical officer at Northern State Hospital. On July 5, 1961 Dick opened his medical practice, where he served the Sedro-Woolley community until his retirement in 2000. Dick was an true sports fan, often attending UW Husky football games and Sonic basketball games. He was also an avid golfer and a longtime member of the Skagit Golf & Country Club. He was also a longtime member of Central United Methodist Church in Sedro-Woolley, a member of Rotary International and the Elks Lodge #1604. He served as Skagit County’s Health Officer for a while and was the SWHS Cubs team doctor for over 35 years.
Dick is survived by his wife of 49 years, Ruth at the family home in Sedro-Woolley. 3 sons and their wives, Dr. James & Jeanne Gross and Tom Gross of Sedro-Woolley, WA and Dr. David & Christine Gross of Edmonds, WA. 1 daughter, Kristie Peterson and her husband Scott of Kent, WA. 6 grandchildren, Jeffrey Sordahl, John Paul, Alex, Willie, Michael & Elizabeth Gross. His brother, Don Gross and his wife Toni of Ankney, Iowa. His sister, Mary Shreders and her husband Walter of Seabreeze, Florida. Numerous nieces and nephews and many loyal patients and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Dorothy Clifton.
A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday October 12, 2002 at 2:00 PM at the Central United Methodist Church in Sedro-Woolley with Pastor Mark Johnson officiating. Private inurnment will be at Sedro-Woolley Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Richard Gross Memorial Life Science Scholarship Fund c/o Sedro-Woolley Rotary, P.O. Box 726, Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284 are suggested. Cremation and arrangements under direction of Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Woolley.
Carol Blakey Gibb
Born in Wichita, Kansas on Sep. 5, 1925
Departed on Oct. 6, 2002 and resided in Concrete, WA.
Visitation: Wednesday Oct. 9, 2002
Funeral Service: Thursday Oct. 10, 2002
Cemetery: Forest Park Cemetery
Carol Blakey Gibb
Carol Gibb a resident of Concrete passed away Sunday, October 6, 2002 at the Life Care Center of Skagit Valley in Sedro-Woolley, WA at the age of 77 years. She was born September 5, 1925 in Wichita, Kansas the daughter of John and Anna McHone Woolley. Carol has been a resident of Concrete, WA since 1982 coming here from Seattle. She formally resided in Wichita, KS for many years where she worked as a waitress and a bank teller. She was married to John Gibb on February 4, 1967 in Wichita and he preceded her in death in 1983. Carol was a member of the Rebecca Lodge and Garden Club of Concrete and she attended the Community Bible Church. She is survived by her children Judy K. and her husband Rollin Potter of Concrete, Dee Ann Overton of Wichita, KS, Dee Byron and his wife Diana Blakey Jr. of Wichita, KS, and Susan and her husband Rick Payment of Zillah, WA. A sister Virginia Wright of Wichita, KS, a brother in law Milton Moore of Derby, KS and best friend Doris Prisel of Concrete. 8 grandchildren Carol Marie Otto, Shelley Clasen, Earnest W. Overton, Charles Edward Lambert, Michele “Missy” Schroth, Bradley D. Blakey, Angela Blakey, and Aimee Overton and 15 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, a son Byron Earl, and 3 sisters Mary R. Moore, Elnor Heath, and Marion Brown. Visitation will be Wednesday, October 9, 2002 from 9:00AM to 5:00PM and from 7:00PM to 8:00PM at Lemley Chapel. Funeral Services will be Thursday, October 10, 2002 at 2:00PM at the Community Bible Church of Concrete with Pastor Rob Thomas officiating. Burial will follow at the Forest Park Cemetery
in Concrete. Arrangements and Services under the care of Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Woolley, WA.
Clara Marie Davis
Born in Lynden, WA on Jul. 12, 1919
Departed on Oct. 6, 2002 and resided in Edison, WA.
Service: No Service
Clara Marie Davis, a former longtime resident of Sedro-Woolley passed away Sunday, October 6, 2002 at the Life Care Center in Mount Vernon at the age of 83 years. She was born July 12, 1919 in Lynden, WA the daughter of John and Anna Heider Jensen. Clara resided in Sedro-Woolley for many years where she raised her family and worked as an Administrative Secretary at Northern State Hospital till its closure. During the 1950's, she baked and sold bread and rolls in Sedro-Woolley and was known for her orange rolls. After the closure of Northern State Hospital, she followed her dream and went to school to study pottery and clay art. She resided in Edison where she operated an art studio for 15 years. Clara was an inspiration to her many nieces and nephews in teaching them the importance of art and nature. She was not a conventional person, but was ahead of her time in her views and her independence.
Clara is survived by her children John Davis of Mount Vernon, Judy Robertson of Burlington, Robert and his wife Laura Davis of Marysville, and Steve and his wife BeLinda Davis of Bayview. 3 grandchildren Michael Robertson, Mackenzie Davis, and Mark Davis and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Clara's Life will be held at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the Children's Hospital in Seattle. Arrangements and cremation under the care of Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Woolley.
Raymond C. Brejska
Born in Cleveland, Ohio on Mar. 28, 1931
Departed on Sep. 30, 2002 and resided in Concrete, WA.
Visitation: No Visitation
Celebration of Life: Saturday Oct. 5, 2002
Raymond Charles Brejska passed away Monday, September 30, 2002 at the Skagit Valley Hospital in Mount Vernon, WA at the age of 71 years. He was born March 28, 1931 in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Joseph and Hermina Nudera Brejska. Raymond was a resident of Concrete for the past 10 years coming here from Calistoga, CA where he lived from 1978 to 1991. Prior to that he resided in Middletown and Fremont, California. Ray owned and operated Calistoga Press in Calistoga, CA where he was the exclusive printer for wine labels in the Napa Valley. Ray served in the US Navy during the Korean War, serving on the USS Windham Bay CVE-92. He enjoyed fishing, boating, gardening, baseball, football, and being a devoted Mariner and Forty Niner fan. Ray was an avid Wheel of Fortune fan and never missed a program. He also loved to play the organ and was an accomplished musician without being able to read a note of music. Ray was a member for many years of the Lions Club in California and the Arnold Heskett Post #132 American Legion of Concrete. He will be remembered for being a great cook, especially his bean soup, and his cookies. He is survived by his companion and wife of the heart, Sandra Perry of Concrete, WA. A daughter, Jan McGinty of Windsor, CA. 2 grandchildren, Karin Wood of Santa Rosa, CA and Amy Wood of Windsor, CA. A step-daughter Jayme Fergoda of Bellingham, WA. A step-son, Neil Taylor and his wife Suzanne of Marblemount, WA and their children Lukas, Kassy, and Sophia. A brother Don Brejska of Middletown, CA. 2 nephews Joseph and John Brejska and niece Barbara Rosenthal and their families. His former wife, Millie Carter of Middletown, CA and former son-in-law Randy Wood of Guerneville, CA. He is also survived by his beloved dog “Rudy”.
A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday October 5, 2002 from 3 to 5 PM at the American Legion, Post 132 in Concrete .
Memorials are suggested to the Cardiac Rehab Fund of the Skagit Valley Hospital Foundation, PO Box 1376 Mount Vernon, WA 98273.
Arrangements and services under the care of Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Woolley.
Allan H. Armstrong
Born in Fortuna, CA on Jun. 10, 1926
Departed on Sep. 29, 2002 and resided in Sedro-Woolley, WA.
Visitation: No Visitation
Service: Thursday Oct. 3, 2002
ALLAN H. “AL” ARMSTRONG, 76, A longtime Sedro-Woolley resident and businessman, passed away on Sunday morning, September 29, 2002 at Skagit Valley Hospital in Mount Vernon, WA following a brief battle with cancer.
Al was born on June 10, 1926 in Fortuna, CA, the son of Herbert & Nettie Feliz Armstrong. He was raised and attended school in California until the family moved to Concrete, WA in 1942. In 1942, at age 16 he enlisted into the U.S. Navy, serving his country for the duration of WW II.
Al first married Mary Helen Bailey and from that union his children, Russ & Christina were born. He later married Mary Jo Pressley on February 14, 1962 and they made their home in Sedro-Woolley. Al first worked for Johnson’s Appliance & Furniture for several years until he purchased Malone Music, changing the name to Armstrong Appliance & TV, which he operated for over 30 years, up until a week prior to his death.
He was a longtime member of the American Legion and served as Post Commander for the George Baldridge Post 43 in Sedro-Woolley. He was also a 31 year member of Rotary International in Sedro-Woolley.
He is survived by his wife Jo at the family home in Sedro-Woolley. His daughter, Christina Armstrong of Snohomish. His sons Russ Armstrong and his wife Kim of Burlington. Rick Latham of Lynnwood, WA and Russ Latham and his wife Tawne of Bremerton, WA. His sister and brother-in-law, Renee & Bob Tucker of Sonora, CA. 6 grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son Frank Latham in 1979, his brother, Dick Armstrong in 1999. Memorials to Hammer Heritage Square, c/o Kim Walley, Pacific Northwest Bank 900 Metcalf St, Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284 are suggested.
Come celebrate a life well-lived filled with God’s sweet Grace. Come remember his hearty laugh, the smile that was ever on his face. Bring your memories of how he lived, and of how he blessed your life. Come share your hearts and thoughts of him with his children and his wife… Come prepared to laugh and remember well, for you know he was that sort, Come rejoice that Jesus brought him safely home and he’s reached his final Port.
A Celebration of Al’s Life will be held Thursday October 3, 2002 at 1:00 PM at His Place Church, 1480 South Burlington Blvd., Burlington, WA. Pastor Nick Harris officiating. Cremation and arrangements under direction of Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Woolley.
Lawrence J. Manke
Born in Ft. Collins, CO on Mar. 3, 1935
Departed on Sep. 27, 2002 and resided in Sedro-Woolley, WA.
Visitation: Sunday Sep. 29, 2002
Service: Tuesday Oct. 1, 2002
LAWRENCE JOHN “LARRY” MANKE, 67, a resident of Alger, WA, passed away Friday September 27, 2002 at Skagit Valley Hospital in Mount Vernon surrounded by his children, brother & loving companion.
Larry was born on March 3, 1935 in Fort Collins, Colorado, the son of Otto & Noreen Bailey Manke, Jr. As a young boy the family moved to Atlantic, Iowa where he was raised and attended school. Larry was united in marriage to Patricia Turner in Atlantic in 1954 and shortly thereafter they moved to Washington, settling in Clear Lake. Since 1990 he has resided near Alger, WA.
Larry was a roofer for most of his life, but his full time occupation was fishing, hunting and telling lies. For many years his greatest joy was running his hounds in the hills with his many hunting partners.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 36 years Patty in 1990, a brother Ronald and a grandson Tanner Manke.
He is survived by his loving companion, Clara McKay at the family home near Alger. His children and their spouses, Peggy & Jerry Lindquist of Big Lake, WA, Kim Manke of Clear Lake, WA, Kathy & Greg Johnston of Palmer, AK, Rick & Kathie Manke of Sedro-Woolley, WA, Mark & Michelle McKay and Jody McKay-Long all of Alger, WA. 15 grandchildren, Sean, Shannon, Nichole & Jared Lindquist, Justin & Shane Manke, Sarah, Jennifer & Garrett Johnston, Heath, Tyler & Amber Manke and Lindsey, Whitney & Cody McKay. 4 great-grandchildren, Taylor, Morgan, Maegan and Audrey. His brother Dixon Lee Manke and his wife Eva of Sedro-Woolley, WA and his mother-in-law, Juanita Turner of Atlantic, IA. Also numerous nieces, nephews and in-laws.
A special thank you to Dr. Mark Johnson and the nursing staff at Skagit Valley Hospital who cared for Dad and the family during his final days. The family suggests memorials be made to the Oncology Dept at Skagit Valley Hospital or Skagit Hospice, PO Box 1376, Mount Vernon, WA 98273.
Graveside services will be held Tuesday October 1, 2002 at 2:00 PM at Sedro-Woolley Union Cemetery. Services under direction of Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Woolley.
