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Hazel Velma Taylor Lindsay
Hazel Velma Taylor Lindsay was born on October 13, 1915 in St. Louis, Missouri and passed away on December 5, 2006. She lived 91 years surrounded by love from countless family members and friends. She left school at the age of 14 to work in a dime store to help her family in lean times. She married William Spencer Lindsay at 18 and moved to California with him when their son, Bill, was a toddler. Their daughter, Janice, was born in 1943, and the four Lindsays lived happily for many years in Compton.
When Bill was 52 and Hazel 49, he died suddenly, leaving her grieving and alone, with no skills to earn a living. She went to work as a saleslady for Desmonds and supported herself on a small salary until she retired. Hazel was proud of her self-sufficiency and her adaptability to change. She was a traditional woman with boundless love for her husband and children, who knew comfort and security in the life she lived wholly for them. She knew that God watched over her every day of her life.
As the years began to take their toll, Hazel moved to assisted living in Vista, California, and then to beautiful San Juan Island to live with Janice and her husband, Rich. At the end of a year and a terrible time with hip surgery and pneumonia, Hazel moved to the Islands Convalescent Center. It became home. She celebrated her 90th birthday and then her 91st, growing healthier and more beautiful every day in the care of the outstanding ICC staff. Hazel's children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were here with her to celebrate the 90th anniversary of Nana's birth.
Hazel's last year was a gift to us all. She was the queen of the ICC float on July 4th, relishing every minute of that magic day.
She suffered a stroke in October that diminished her physically but did not impair her spirit. Speech was difficult. One day her daughter asked her to try and say her name. Hazel said clearly, "I Love Janice." She loved us all and we knew it. We all loved her and she knew that too.
One life ends and those left behind live on. Two grateful children, Bill and Janice, a devoted son-in-law, Richie, four grandchildren, Eric, Kira, Spencer, and Joe, and four great-grandchildren, Audrey, Eric, Kaya, and Kenna, will live on with precious memories of their beloved Nana. She is with Daddy now.
John C. Volk
Date of Birth: Thursday, July 20, 1944
Date of Death: Monday, December 11, 2006
John C. Volk, San Juan Island, has died. John was flying a friend on a business trip when he experienced a chest pain, and his passenger landed their plane at the Whidbey Island Air Station. Because of bad weather on Monday, the normal MedVac was unable to land, so a military helicopter flew John to St. Joseph Hospital where he was taken to surgery, but he did not survive the attempts to save him.
John and wife Lainey moved to San Juan County after John retired, and John soon became well know in the county, and in 1998 John ran for County Sheriff. He was a boater in addition to being an accomplished pilot, and was the president of the SJI Pilots Association
Arthur F. Seels
January 8, 1911 - September 3, 2007
Arthur F. Seels of Friday Harbor passed away Monday morning, September 3 in the loving care of October House at the age of 96. He was born on January 8, 1911 in Seattle, Washington the son of Arthur G. and Frances Shea Seels. Art was raised in Seattle and as a young man worked as a parking attendant in the Cherry Street garage. Following high school he worked for a telephone company.
His father started Seels Automotive Service station in Richmond Highlands in 1914. Except for closing during both WW I and WW II it remained open with Art as owner after he returned from WW II. Art served in the United States Army Airforce from 1942 to 1945 in New Guinea as an aircraft mechanic. He and Frances Wingard were married in 1941 and she followed him around the country working as a nurse until Art was shipped overseas.
Art was an avid camera buff and he and Frances enjoyed the outdoors, hiking and camping with their German Shepherds. They sold their automotive service in 1970 and moved to Friday Harbor where they built their home at Turn Point and then in 1995 moved into town. Fran preceded him in death in 2001.
Art remained active through his remaining years and would often be seen walking downtown to join his friends at Vic's Drive In.
There will be a service in Evan's Funeral Home Chapel at 1:00 in Anacortes Saturday, September 8, 2007. We hope to have a local gathering for his favorite coffee and muffins at Vic's on Thursday, Sept. 13, 10:00 a.m., so we can share stories and laughter.
Alan Floyd Carter
6/13/1919 -- 8/10/2007
(A Memorial service will be held Aug. 21, 1 p.m., at the Friday Harbor Presbyterian Church)
Alan Floyd Carter departed this world on Aug. 10, 2007 bound for eternal life in the presence of God and Jesus Christ, his Lord and Savior. Alan was born in Friday Harbor, WA June 13, 1919, the youngest of four children, to Cecil and Laura Sargent Carter. His childhood was filled with adventures with his siblings Gordon, Neil and Celia and friends as they explored the San Juan Islands, attended Friday Harbor High School, where Alan lettered in basketball, and worked various jobs including fishing and farming.
Alan attended Western Washington College before leaving to join the US Navy in Nov. 1940 intent on training in electronics. World War II found him serving in the Aleutian Islands with Patrol Bombing Squadron 136 and Patrol Wing 4 as an Aviation Chief Radioman.
After wars end Alan met Corinne Page in Seattle, WA and they were married in 1945 and settled in Friday Harbor. His father Cecil suggested he start an electrician business. Alan Carter Electric became Friday Harbor Electric in a partnership with Robert Sandwith, who took over the business when Alan entered San Juan County Bank in 1959.
Children Mary (Candy), Christine and Dennie arrived from 1946 to 1950, all being raised in the same house on John St. that has been Alan and Corinne’s residence for all but the first few of their 62 years of marriage.
Alan served in various positions at San Juan County Bank until his retirement as Chairman in 1984. His successor, Brian Brown, described San Juan County Bank as “the engine” that drove the development of San Juan County. Countless people have shared how they got their financial start from Alan. Throughout his life Alan was involved in many civic and volunteer organizations, including: American Legion, officer of the San Juan Yacht Club, Mayor of Friday Harbor from 1960 to 1964, charter member and President of the local Lions Club, charter member of the Port Commission with William Talbott and Nourdine Jensen that guided the development of the Port of Friday Harbor, founding member and President of the San Juan Medical Center Association.
The Friday Harbor Presbyterian Church was a central part of his life, where he was a life-long member, singing in the choir, serving on various boards, an elder, teaching Sunday school, and the Financial Chairman for the construction of the new church. Hosting the annual Easter morning sun rise service at “the farm” was a tradition he loved, arriving at 5:30 to build the fires and personally greeting each person as they arrived.
Variety shows, plays and square dancing were activities Alan and Corinne enjoyed. Hunting, fishing and boating were life-long joys. His annual fishing trips to Nimpo Lake, BC with Ross Miner, Jim Hitch and family were a ritual from 1968 to 2006. He was an excellent shot and served as a “gun” for Springer spaniel field trials at West Valley Farm in the 1950s and 60s. Boating up north and yacht club activities were regular summer events in cruisers “Corky” and “Island Gypsy”. The farm was a 50+ year avocation where sheep, cows and horses were raised. Just being at the farm was one of his greatest pleasures.
Alan is survived by his wife Corinne, sister Celia Gregory, children and spouses Candy and Paul Dossett of Friday Harbor, Christine and Arthur Hagen of Camano Island, WA, Dennie and Cindy Carter of Eastsound, WA, grandchildren James and Katura Weber of Las Vegas, NV, Douglas and Suzanne Weber of Redmond, WA, Ensign Matthew Carter of Pensacola, Fl, Nathan, Emilia and Lisa Carter of Eastsound, WA, great-grandchildren Makenna and Emerson Weber of Redmond, WA.
For all his activities, Alan most loved to be with people. Despite health problems in later years, he was a regular at 5:30 morning coffee. Lunch at Vic’s was a favorite, since he would see and greet the most people, as was Sunday lunch at Downriggers. His beaming smile and warm greeting were given to anyone he met, whether stranger or life-long friend. His family was his greatest joy and he leaves us with so many wonderful memories of times together as he showed us how to love each other as children, parents, workers and friends.
Emelia Louise Bave
September 17, 1910 - March 10, 2008
Emelia Louise Wurzbach was born in Salt Lake City, UT. September 17, 1910 to German immigrant parents, Gustave and Karoline Wurzbach.
She was the fourth of five children, three girls and two boys. The family moved to Wilshire in Los Angeles, CA. when Emelia was 17. Emelia and her sisters were musically talented and formed a trio making up their own three-part harmony. They sang together in church and road shows in the LA area. Emelia worked at the well known and upscale J.W Robinson department store for years and also did some modeling.
Emelia enlisted in the Coast Guard in 1943. While stationed in Portland, Emelia met Milton Bave. They were married in 1945 and were then stationed together as radio dispatchers at Neah Bay, WA. After being released in 1946, Emelia’s husband got together with some of his Coast Guard buddies and started the company called Tektronics in Portland.
Emelia worked on their assembly line putting together some of the first technical Equipment made by Tektronics.
Looking for a different lifestyle, the Baves found San Juan Island and bought Mar Vista Resort in 1957, they moved here in 1958 with their two children.
Emelia and Milt loved the island and the people. It was here she started using the nickname, "Lee." She was a believer in people finding and using their talents so she started a corporation called Madd-Music, Art, Drama, and Dance to bring art, entertainment, and instruction in the arts to the people on the island. She and Milt purchased the movie theater in 1960, restoring it, and thereby bringing years of wholesome entertainment to the island.
In 1959 Lee was asked to write a play about the Pig War to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of this event in which she used local talent. Wanting to carry on the show, Lee and Milt purchased the old Odd Fellows Hall to keep the Pig War show going and preserve the building. Lee renamed it The Island Gallery. For years she put on her one woman show called, "The Saga of San Juan."
When Milt died, she made available her beloved building to the Whale Museum. She then built a building for a stationary Pig War exhibit on the corner of Guard and Tucker.
Lee and Milt were active members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day-Saints, and made sure there was always a place to worship for members on all the islands. Their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple.
Lee was an active contributor to the community. She always had a float in the parade, frequently picked trash up along the roadside, and regularly expressed her views in the "Letters to the Editor" in the local papers.
Emelia will be remembered as a colorful, talented, energetic, and creative woman. She was a writer, an artist, and loved to "ham it up." She had a great sense of humor, and loved to tease and be teased. She was quite feisty at times, but always had good intentions.
Lee was preceded in death by her parents, her two brothers and two sisters, her husband Milton Bave, and a son, Brent.
Lee is survived by two children, Peter (Robyn) Bave of Salt Lake City, Utah and Marsha (Lewis) Fuller of St. George, Utah and by four granddaughters and four great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ettie Lee Home. This is a non-profit home for troubled youth started in 1950 by Ettie Lee, whom Emelia knew. The address is 5146 N. Main, Baldwin Park, CA. 91706.
Butch Brightman
August 17, 1947 - April 1, 2008
On April 1, 2008, “Butch” Brightman passed away peacefully in his home, with his loving wife Patty at his side. Victor E. Brightman was born August 17, 1947 to Edward and Vivian (nee: Drake) Brightman in Kingston, Ontario. As a young man, after completing his apprenticeship as a steel worker he moved to Seattle to accept a position. He spent several years living in the Lynnwood area before leaving for Fairbanks, Alaska to work on the Alaska Pipeline. After 12 years in Alaska, he retuned to the Lynnwood area where worked as a carpenter.
Butch had an interesting and adventuresome life. He played Hockey for the Boston Bruins Farm club, once playing against the famous Bobby Ore. He was a musician in his high school Drum and Bugle Corp and at 17 years old he joined the Canadian Military to be a part of the Military Drum and Bugle Corp. While living in Lynnwood he owned and raced a sprint car on local dirt tracks. He rode many of miles on his Harley with several different clubs.
He loved people and touched many lives in his journeys. He made many trips to the San Juan Islands scuba diving and visiting friends. In 1996 he moved to Friday Harbor to finally settle down. He met Patricia Peterson in May of 2002 and married her on July 12, 2003. She was the love of his life. His passions were fishing, NASCAR and spending time at home on his back deck in the sunshine with his wife and friends. He could often be seen driving around town in his blue pick-up with his dog Toby by his side.
Butch was preceded in death by his father, Edward and his mother, Vivian.
Butch is survived by his wife Patricia Brightman, sister Hazel Brightman and sons Edward (Teddy) Brightman, Anthony Rogers and Robert Brightman. He had three granddaughters, Taylor, Shelby and Sedona, nieces Kim, Heidi and Jennifer and their children.
He always had a big smile and a warm hug for all his friends. He will be truly missed by all those who knew and loved him.
Memorial service will be held Saturday, April 12 from 1-3 pm at Elements Hotel & Spa at 410 Spring Street, Friday Harbor, In the Orca Conference Room building B. There is a memorial fund set up for Butch at Islanders Bank.
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Bob Boyce
December 17, 1923 – April 1, 2008
Bob was born in Bayview, WA on December 17, 1923. He graduated from Friday Harbor High School in 1942. After graduation he enlisted in the US Navy. He served in the South Pacific during WWII and was in the Aleutian Islands when his ship, The Abner Reed, was torpedoed and sank. He had been working in the engine room and as a result became covered in oil during the explosion. The oil kept him afloat and insulated against the frigid water.
After the war he began a career as a commercial fisherman. It was during this time that he met his wife, Julie. They met in Friday Harbor at a dance. They were married 6 weeks later on October 10, 1947 and were married 54 years. Bob may be the only person known who hitchhiked across Puget Sound via fishing boats to make it to his wedding on time!
In 1954, which was a very bleak year for fish, he decided to change careers. He joined the Union Oil Company (later becoming San Juan Fuel). He delivered oil and ran the fuel dock until retiring in 1982. He was an active American Legion member for over fifty years, having served in many offices, including Commander.
Bob was a friend to everyone and was always there to help others. His door was always open. He loved cooking for “his girls” who worked at the Legion. He was instrumental in initiating the football program at Friday Harbor High School and was a charter member of the booster club. He was an avid Seahawks and Huskies fan, and until recent years never missed a game.
Bob is survived by his mother, May Boyce, sister Gloria Louden (Dick), daughters Donna Burton (Larry) and Diane Buganski (Ted), grandchildren Chad Burton, Sheila Carrigg and Katie Buganski, and great granddaughter Kimberly Burton. He was preceded in death by his father, Ben Boyce and his wife, Julie.
Bob will always be remembered for his love of life, family and friends.
Memorial Service will be held at 11:30 on Saturday, April 5 at Valley Cemetery. A potluck will follow at the American Legion.
Norm Reynolds
Jan. 18, 1949 — Jan. 16, 2008
Norman Allen Reynolds, son of Lowell and Dorothy Reynolds, was born and raised in Tigard, Ore., where he lived most of his life before moving to Friday Harbor, Wash. in 1989.
He wore many different shoes throughout his life — that of a cosmetologist, a fireman serving in the U.S. Air Force in England during the Vietnam War, and later in the business of floor installation. Reynolds Quality Installations was a father and son business from which he retired in 2006.
He was actively involved with The American Legion, where he served many years as chaplain or vice commander. He loved and laughed often and always had a welcoming hug or handshake for everyone. He was very proud of his family and friends and will be greatly missed by all.
Norm is survived by his brother, Robert Reynolds; ex-wife and friend, Sally Merrill; his son. Jason Reynolds; daughter, Sara Reynolds; cousin and friend, Bud Radke; and granddaughters, Emily Reynolds and Zoe Farrell.
Services will be held at Valley Cemetery, Feb. 2 at 1 p.m. Potluck reception will follow at The American Legion. The family thanks and welcomes all.
David Chancellor Black
May 31, 1932 ~ December 24, 2007
Committed to family, education, land preservation, and environmental issues, David Chancellor Black passed away peacefully at home on Christmas Eve 2007 after living 13 months with pancreatic cancer. He will be remembered by his family and his many friends for his integrity, humility, kindness, gentle spirit, sense of humor, and enduring optimism. His generosity and commitment to serving others inspired all who knew him.
David was born in Seattle on May 31, 1932 to Leo Simpson and Dorothy McEwan Black. The youngest of four siblings, David spent his early years living in the family home on Bain bridge Island where he attended Pleasant Beach School. He later commuted to Bush and Lakeside Schools in Seattle before graduating high school from Deerfield Academy in Massachusetts. He earned a B.A. in English from Yale University in 1954, and later completed his M.Ed. at Harvard University.
Phillip Clarence White
March 30, 1939 - November 1, 2007
Phillip Clarence White passed away at home on November 1st surrounded by his family. Phil was born on March 30, 1939 in Watsonville, California to Roberta and Larry White. He lived in Watsonville for 50 years before moving to Friday Harbor with his childhood sweetheart and wife Joan.
Phil worked at the Port of Friday Harbor for 17 years as Airport Operations Assistant. Known as “Friday Harbor Phil”, he was the go-to guy when anyone needed a helping hand. He filled the airport with joy and his ready smile. He touched many people: agents, pilots, passengers, passersby, co-workers, friends and neighbors. He was always more than willing to give his time, and could be counted on to bring a smile. He brought his special talents to the committee to elect Joan County Clerk. Phil loved to build and create. In addition to his lifelong hobby of building model airplanes, some of his latest projects included a Koi pond, tomato garden, and rose gardens at home and the airport.
Jon Larson
August 29, 1955 - October 23, 2007
Deputy Sheriff Jon Larson passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Oct. 23, 2007. Deputy Larson was with his wife, Barbara, in Europe attending a boating accident investigators conference in Italy.
The Larson’s had taken a few days after the conference to visit friends and colleagues in Germany and Great Britain before returning to the United States. Deputy Larson died in Chelmsford, Essex, England in his hotel room after suffering what appeared to be a major cardiac event. His wife Barbara, and responding hotel staff and medical personnel were unable to revive Deputy Larson. Deputy Larson was 52 years old.
Deputy Larson first joined the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office in January of 1989 and was assigned as a patrol deputy on Lopez Island. He was very active in the community serving and working with the fire department and the aid unit, and was a canine 4-H leader and dog trainer.
H. Ramsay Milne
October 28, 1924 - April 29, 2008
Born in South Africa to British parents on October 28, 1924, H. Ramsay Milne died in Friday Harbor, Washington on April 29, 2008. He was 83. He had lived on San Juan Island since 1994 after retiring from an award winning journalism career in which he covered the beginning of the anti-apartheid movement in South Africa. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 3, at Saint David’s Episcopal Church in Friday Harbor.
Milne was undergoing training in Simontown on a naval training ship when the Second World War broke out. He served at sea, mainly in troop ships, for almost the full six years of the war, and was awarded the 1939-1945 Star and the Mediterranean and Burma Stars for service in those regions. In November 1942, a ship he was on was torpedoed in the Indian Ocean with heavy loss of life. He spent 24 hours adrift: on a raft: until picked up the next night by the British Royal Navy cruiser Birmingham.
At war's end he completed a two-year course through the London School of Journalism and then began his newspaper career as a reporter in Port Elizabeth, his hometown. His newspaper career spanned 45 years, during which time he served with the South African Press Association and newspapers in most of the major South African cities, notably The Cape Argus (as News Editor), The Star (as Foreign Editor) and The Natal Mercury (as Chief Assistant Editor).
In Africa he covered riots and revolutions, and interviewed or reported on many politicians (including Prime Ministers Smuts, Strydom, Verwoerd, Britain's Ted Heath and Canada's Diefenbacker) murder trials, air and train crashes.
Milne also served two wartime tours in Israel, covered the Commonwealth Prime Ministers' Conference in Singapore in 1971 and other events in various parts of Africa.
In 1962 he won the prestigious Pringle Award for editorial writing, following the Sharpeville killing of black demonstrators. Other recipients of this prestigious award include Alan Paton (1973) and two Nobel Prize-winners, Nadine Gordimer (1969) and J.M. Coetzee (1982 and 1988).
After nine years as Group Foreign Editor in Johannesburg, was appointed North American editor in 1978, running the company's New York and Washington Bureaus. Until his retirement in 1994 wrote a weekly editorial page column called "American Review" for the Argus South African newspapers and covered for 10 years the US Open, the PGA Championship, and the Augusta Masters championship.
During his 14 years on San Juan Island, Milne continued his enthusiastic enjoyment of golf, sailing, and televised cricket. He often wrote feature articles about various church members for the newsletter at Saint David’s Church, and would occasionally submit animated letters to the editors of local newspapers about various issues.
Mr. Milne was preceded in death by his son, Graham Milne; and his sisters, Joan and Cecilie.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Joyce, of San Juan Island; daughter and son in-law, Glenda and David-Michael Monasch of Boulder, Colorado.; daughter, Felicity Milne, of Orcas Island; grandchildren, Mio Monasch, of Boulder, Colorado.; and Tamsyn Milne and Emma Milne, of England; sister, Marjorie Dixon-Carter, of England; nephews, Robert Dixon-Carter and Phillip Dixon-Carter, of England, and other nieces and nephews in South Africa.
Memorial gifts may be given to the San Juan Island Sailing Foundation at P.O. Box 2464, Friday Harbor, WA 98250 or to Saint David’s Episcopal Church at P.O. Box 2714, Friday Harbor, WA 98250.
Harold R. Brown, Sr.
June 19, 1914 - May 13, 2008
Harold was born June 19, 1914 in Eagle Grove, Iowa and passed away peacefully at his son Harvey’s home in Friday Harbor, on May 13, 2008, with family and friends at his side.
Harold is survived and greatly missed by his three children Harold, Jr. (and wife Lisa), Allan, and Connie (and husband Chris); his four grandchildren Leila (and Jared), Mitchell, Meaghan, and Max; and his great grandchild Joseph.
Harold lived a full life unique to him and his generation. He was a WWII Army Sergeant who landed on Omaha Beach during the invasion, fought through the Battle of the Bulge and marched his troops across northern France and most of Germany. Harold enjoyed a variety of different jobs during his lifetime, including the Santa Fe Railroad, Roche Harbor Lime & Cement Company, the Upper Baker Dam project, construction, ran the garbage dump before the Town took it over, picked up garbage for San Juan Sanitation, crewmember for the Town of Friday Harbor, caretaker of the cemetery, and groundskeeper for Valmark. Throughout his life he found great joy in the outdoors with hunting, fishing and gardening. He officially retired at 85 and moved to Port Angeles to plant a large garden and enjoy the local wildlife. In 2005, his wife of 45 years, Bernie, departed and he is now rejoined with her.
Nine plus decades cannot be summed up in a few words. It can only be remembered with love of family and great memories. We will miss you Dad and honor your memory.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Skagit Hospice, Nurse Houston Taylor, and Social Worker Ingrid Bower for their warm, caring, and careful assistance during Harold’s final months.
A graveside service will be held at the Friday Harbor Cemetery
on Friday, June 6 at 4:00 pm with potluck to follow at 940 Park St.
