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HARRY BRADFORD
On March 22, 2003, Harry Bradford, beloved husband, father, grandpa, great-grandpa, uncle and friend, passed away in Yuma, Arizona.
Harry was born on Aug. 10, 1916, in Aberdeen, South Dakota, to Harry and Agnes Bradford.
During World War II, he proudly served his country -- first in the National Guard, then in the United States Coast Guard. He and his wife of 57 years, Barbara (Bobbi), met while he was stationed in Port Angeles, Wash.
They lived in Port Angeles, where he and his close friend and partner, Tom Carr, owned and operated Evergreen Meats and Seafood and, later, Olympic Distributing.
Harry is preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Agnes, and his son-in-law, John Mahoney.
He will be greatly missed by his wife, Bobbi, daughter Shari Mahoney, grandson Dennis Chenault and wife Ann, and great-granddaughter Megan Nicole (born March 19, 2003); his ``other" daughter, Joanie Chamberlin and husband Curly; his sister, Louvilla Youngerman; his many nieces and nephews; and many, many dear friends.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to a favorite charity in his memory.
MICHAEL ROBERT BAUMGARTNER
April 11, 1940 -- March 24, 2003
Michael Robert Baumgartner passed away Monday, March 24, having fought a long battle after he suffered an aneurysm in November 2001. He died peacefully and in the way he wanted, holding the hands of his wife and son.
He served in the Navy (never knowing how to swim) from 1962 to 1966 as an aircraft mechanic. He then went to work at McChord Air Force Base, working in civil service as a forklift mechanic. He was later promoted to supervisor of the General Purpose Shop at the base. Michael retired from McChord Air Force Base in 1988 after working for 27 years.
In 1989, he and his wife opened a small restaurant in Neah Bay called the Eagle Cafe. It was a favorite place for early morning fisherman, and there were many times he would feed fisherman before they opened.
He finally retired for good in 1990 after working for more than 30 years. Enjoying retirement, he found great joy in hunting with his bow, fishing with his friends and family, fine-tuning his salsa and working in his garden.
Michael is survived by his wife Susan; his three sons, Leonard Cottam, David Baumgartner and Kevin Baumgartner; four grandchildren, Abbigale, Jasmine and Isabelle Cottam and Leighton Baumgartner.
May you have a safe journey to wherever your spirit may take you. You will be missed by all who loved you, and even though your grandchildren are very young, you will now get to watch them from above as they keep growing and growing.
Wesley Schumack
July 31, 1929 -- March 26, 2003
Longtime Forks residence Wesley Schumack died at age 73.
He was born in Leola, S.D., to John and Mae (Guthmiller) Schumack.
He served with the Coast Guard in the early 1950s.
He married Marian Penn on March 26, 1952, in LaPush, with the Rev. William Ulin officiating.
He was owner and operator of Schumack Construction for many years before retiring in 1998.
Among Mr. Schumack's personal interests were cutting wood, talking politics and spending time with his grandchildren and his dog, Shipa.
Survivors include his wife, in Forks; son and daughter-in-law John and Cathy Schumack of LaPush; daughter and son-in-law Patricia and Jay Cooper of Port Angeles; daughters Christine Schumack of LaPush and June Schumack of Forks; daughter-in-law Darla Schumack; sister Delphie Day of Vashon Island; 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his son, George Schumack, in 1998, and by his sister, Violet Hueston.
Services: At his request, none. Drennan-Ford Funeral Home, Port Angeles, is in charge.
JOHN PERCY
Our father, John Percy, was born and raised in Santa Monica, Calif. He spent most of his youth at the beach and worked at the YMCA in the Sierra mountains.
He was a member of Sigma Nu fraternity at UCLA and graduated in 1948. John met and fell in love with our mother, Joyce Murphy, and married in 1951. They have a son, Robert, and a daughter, Cindy.
Throughout his life, John was very active in Kiwanis, YMCA, Boys & Girls Club, his church and more.
After 25 years in southern California, John and Joyce moved to Santa Rosa, California, where they enjoyed the beauty and serenity of northern California for nearly 18 years.
One of his favorite activities while living in Santa Rosa was tennis. He was fun to pair with (at times a bit competitive!) and continued to play tennis well into his 70s.
In 1994, our parents moved to Sequim, Wash., once again, living in a beautiful area (this time) surrounded by the Olympic Mountains and the ocean. Much of his time was spent traveling to local destinations and trips to see his children and grandchildren.
Our father had a great passion for the ocean, a love for the mountains and respected all living things. But most importantly, he felt all this for his family and it was surely felt in return.
One fond memory is when we were children we camped in the Sierras often. We were given a nickel for every piece of trash we could find. This taught us to appreciate the beauty of our surroundings and to cherish Mother Nature and her serenity (not to mention making a few cents for our efforts).
John had a gift of gab, was quick to laugh, could truly put pen to paper, always ready to advise and eager to help. He was a man who had no enemies.
In the past several years, our father had a series of medical situations. He was a two-time cancer survivor. With the help of his loving wife and her tender loving care, he was able to survive the best he could.
Over the last days of his life, our father was comforted by his close friends at Unitarian Church, loved ones and his wife and children. He was reassured of our love, and with only a strong right-hand grip to work with, he was able to reciprocate.
He passed away peacefully with the bright sun blazing through his window, a whisper in his ear about the blue sea with sailboats nearby and an incredible rainbow stretching across the ocean.
Our loss is Heaven's gain.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Olympic Unitarian University, PO Box 1264, Port Angeles, WA 98362.
KINNEY H. LEONARD
March 15, 1922 -- March 22, 2003
Kinney H. Leonard died peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends on March 22, 2003.
Born on March 15, 1922, in Pompeii's Pillar, Montana, he is survived by his beloved wife, Barbara, his daughters Caroline Johnston, Seattle, Judy (Jim) Reed, Spokane, and Susan (Paul) Geer, Mountain Center, California, stepson, David Robbins, Miles City, Montana, and sister Gertrude Wright, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin.
He also leaves his grandchildren Rebecca Johnston, Melissa Reed, Leanne (Rob) Washburn, Kinney Geer and Heather (Robbins) Horan, and great grandchildren Cody, Soleil, and Mika.
Kinney served in the U.S. Marine Corps in the South Pacific during World War II. He was a successful builder and land developer and built many homes, office buildings and a shopping center in and around Seattle. He also developed one of the first condominium complexes in the Northwest on the fairways of Glen Acres Golf and Country Club, as well as developing Bow Lake Trailer Town, one of the largest senior parks in the Puget Sound area.
He was a lifetime member of Rainier Golf and Country Club and served on the Board of Directors for many years. For the last 14 years he and Barbara lived in Port Angeles near Joyce, Washington. He was an avid golfer, fisherman and bird hunter. He built and maintained Salt Burn Golf Club, a 9-hole par 3 course on their property near Joyce.
He leaves many friends who loved him, notably Bert and Ardell Miller, Don and Alice Harper, all of Port Angeles, and Cecil and Mary Graham of Sequim.
At his request there will be no formal services. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Hospice of Clallam County, 540 E. Eighth St., Port Angeles, WA 98362, or Joyce Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 106, Joyce, WA 98343.
Peter Bishonden
Jan. 15, 1918 -- March 21, 2003
Peter Bishonden of Sequim died of heart failure at Olympic Medical Center at age 85.
Mr. Bishonden was born to Harold and Barbara (Moore) Bishonden in Vancouver, British Columbia.
He married Lorraine C. Look in Riverside, Calif., on March 20, 1939.
Mr. Bishonden worked in law enforcement in Los Angeles, then for the U.S. State Department during the Vietnam War.
He enjoyed surfing, boxing, boating and dogs.
Mr. Bishonden was a member of the Masonic Lodge.
Survivors include his wife, who lives in Sequim; two daughters; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Services: None.
Memorials: Boys & Girls Clubs of the Greater Olympic Peninsula, 400 W. Fir Ave., Sequim, WA 98382.
Emmett `Nick' Carter
Feb. 7, 1915 -- March 25, 2003
Brinnon resident Emmett ``Nick" Carter died of pneumonia in the Kah Tai Care Center, Port Townsend, at the age of 88.
He was born in Butte, Mont., to Gordon and Elizabeth (Schweinfest) Carter.
He attended Los Angeles High School and played baseball.
On March 23, 1952, he married Bonnie Ilene Gordon in Las Vegas.
For 40 years he was an insurance salesman in Las Vegas. His great-aunt and uncle were the first two people married in Las Vegas.
Mr. Carter enjoyed hunting, fishing, golf and baseball.
He belonged to a Masonic lodge.
Survivors include spouse and son Ricky Carter, both of Brinnon; and one grandchild.
Services: Services are private. Following cremation remains will be scattered in the Hood Canal. Kosec Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Roberta M. Clark
Oct. 1, 1918 -- March 28, 2003
Port Townsend resident Roberta M. Clark died of a heart attack at the age of 84.
She was born in Fisher County, Texas, to George Pierce and Bessie Eula (Yantis) McCleskey.
She finished high school in Olden, Texas, and attended Abilene Christian College in Abilene, Texas.
During World War II, she worked for Convair Aircraft in San Diego. After the war, she moved to Puyallup and worked for Puhlmare Variety Store for several years as buyer/accountant. In Seattle she was financial administrator for Alaskan Automotive Parts. When she retired she was a manager and accountant for a major architectural firm in Seattle.
On May 11, 1960, she married Peter Clark. He died on Nov. 4, 1998.
Following retirement, she moved to Bainbridge Island in 1965, then to Port Townsend in 1980.
Mrs. Clark enjoyed gardening, reading, needlepoint, quilting.
She is survived by brother and sister-in-law Clifton and Jo McCleskey of Charlottesville, Va.; sisters Eula Bustetter of Yakima and Lillie Sullivan of Brownsfield, Texas.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by brother Preston McCleskey of Midland, Texas, on June 25, 1996.
Services: Inurnment will be private at Greenwood Cemetery
in Chimacum. Kosec Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials: American Heart Association, 4414 Woodland Park Avenue N., Seattle, WA 98103-7499; or any animal shelter.
BILLY FRED LAFEMAN
April 1, 1925 -- March 28, 2003
Billy was born in Oregon City, Oregon, and is returning there as his final resting place.
He is survived by his children, Christine of Grants Pass, Oregon, Judy of Kennewick, Washington, and Pattie of Westport, Oregon; brother Jack of Vancouver, Washington; sister Betty Doonan of Port Angeles; cousin Marjorie of West Linn, Oregon, and Bill Doonan, his best friend and ``buddy."
Bill enlisted in the Navy on April 1, 1942, at the age of 17, and was not yet 18 when he finished boot camp and Radio School.
His ship was shelled with great loss of life and he had to remain at his station on deck during the battle. He served in the Pacific Theater aboard the heavy cruiser USS Pensacola as a radioman 3rd class. The Pensacola participated in numerous island invasions, receiving 12 Battle Stars. The ship received 6 direct hits at Iwo Jima.
After his discharge, he was employed by the Post Office from 1945 to 1955 and for Crown Zellerbach until 1979. He was a life member of the DAV and VFW, and a member of the Western Pulp and Paper Workers.
Services will be held at the Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, Oregon, at 11 a.m. Thursday.
WE WILL MISS YOU
Gladys Schisel
May 21, 1921 -- March 29, 2003
Port Angeles resident Gladys Schisel died at age 81.
She was born in Staten Island, N.Y., to Edward and Anna (Skapura) Kruser. She graduated from Port Richmond High School.
She married William Seery Jr. in Elkton, Md., on July 8, 1940. He died on June 18, 1970.
She was a stock quotation clerk in New York City from 1961 to 1970.
She married Irvin Schisel on Oct. 24, 1972. He died in 1994.
Mrs. Schisel enjoyed walking, reading, doing needlework, visiting with her grandchildren and following baseball.
She belonged to First Presbyterian Church in Port Angeles and was a member of the candy committee of the Juan de Fuca Council of Camp Fire.
Survivors include son and daughter-in-law Edward and Jacqueline Seery of Cary, N.C.; daughter-in-law Mary Ann Seery; daughters and sons-in-law Ellen and Alan Krieger of Staten Island and Doris and Jerry Doyle of Port Angeles; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
In addition to her husbands, she was preceded in death by son William Seery and sisters Mildred Hunt and Mary MacKenzie.
Services: Wednesday, April 2, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. visitation at Drennan-Ford Funeral Home, 260 Monroe Road, Port Angeles; Thursday, April 3, 1 p.m. funeral at Drennan-Ford, with the Rev. Ted Mattie officiating. An open house will follow at 828 E. Fourth St., Apt. 204, Port Angeles.
Memorials: Port Angeles Fire Department Medic One, 102 E. Fifth St., Port Angeles, WA 98362. Sign
John E. Tangedahl
Nov. 6, 1929 -- March 12, 2003
John E. Tangedahl of Port Angeles and San Felipe, Baja California, Mexico, died in San Diego from a cerebral hemorrhage. He was 73.
He was born to Ray and Lois Tangedahl in Donna, Texas.
He married Virginia Nethery in Austin, Texas, on Sept. 16, 1951.
Mr. Tangedahl served in both the Army and the Air Force, reaching rank of staff sergeant. He served in the European Theater and in North Africa.
He attended the University of New Mexico.
Mr. Tangedahl lived in Texas, New Mexico and California as well as Washington, coming to Port Angeles in 1968.
He was owner/chef of the Toro Steak House at Deer Park and the Hickory Dock Restaurant on Railroad Avenue in Port Angeles.
Mr. Tangedahl enjoyed reading, traveling, gardening and music.
He belonged to the Eagles Lodge in Port Angeles and the Moose Lodge in El Centro, Calif.
Survivors include wife of San Felipe and Port Angeles; daughter Lynda Minor of Port Angeles; sister Susan Wells of Benton City; brothers Maynard and Clifford of Houston, Texas; and two granddaughters.
He was preceded in death by son Glenn.
Services: Ashes were scattered over the Sea of Cortez on March 23, 2003.
Memorials: Saint James Infirmary, c/o Saint James Border Health Inc., c/o Fred DeHaro, 78-550 Villete Drive, La Quinta, CA 92253; or charity of choice.
