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Ma, Kwong Ngai Thursday, 25 Sep 2003
Kwong Ngai Ma died Sept. 25, 2003.
Mr. Ma was born Aug. 24, 1951, in China to parents Ying Man Ma and Wai Sem Wong.
He and his first wife Marie were the owners of Happy Garden from 1981 to 1996.
A son, Kevin Ngai Ma, died earlier.
Survivors include his wife Chong Ma, son Jerry Sawyer, grandson Anthony Sawyer, sisters Lillie, Miely, Lilay, Lemei and brother Man, four nephews and six nieces.
A memorial service will be Oct. 12 at the Eagles Club.
Call the club office for the time.
Noel, Edith JoAnn Wednesday, 28 Jan 2004
Edith JoAnn Noel died Jan. 28, 2004, at an adult family home in Gig Harbor after a three-year battle with breast cancer. She was 71 years old.
She lived independently up until the last two weeks of her life.
Ms. Noel was a longtime resident of Vashon and the Puget Sound region.
She was born Sept. 16, 1932, in California, and moved to Vashon as a young girl. JoAnn was the daughter of Robert Underwood Bonnar and Virginia Beall Bonnar of the Beall Greenhouses family. She graduated from The Annie Wright School in Tacoma and attended the University of Washington.
She held positions as a bookkeeper, real estate agent and investment loan officer. She was an avid reader of mysteries, eater of candy and lover of cats. Ms. Noel enjoyed the ballet, repertory theater, musicals, and she was an intrepid world traveler.
She was also very involved with her four granddaughters, who will miss story time with Grandma.
Survivors include two daughters Carol Noel and Tricia Taylor; four granddaughters; four Bonnar half-siblings in California and Beall relations of Vashon and the Puget Sound region.
Ms. Noel was buried in the Vashon cemetery on Jan. 31 after a brief memorial attended by immediate family.
Whitney, Barbara Marie Sunday, 25 Jan 2004
Barbara Marie Whitney, 68
Barbara Marie Whitney died unexpectedly in her sleep Jan. 25, 2004. She was 68 years old.
She was born Dec. 9, 1935.
For many years, she and her husband Dick Whitney raised their family near Tahlequah on Vashon Island.
Since her retirement in 1988, they lived between Gold Bar, Wash. and Pacific City on the Oregon Coast. She enjoyed traveling with her husband and spending time with family and friends.
Survivors include her husband of 40 years, Dick, of Gold Bar, daughter Nicole of Snohomish County, son and daughter-in-law Jim and Stacey Whitney of Vashon and step-daughter and son Chris and Scott, who often referred to her as their real mother. Her eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren, whom she loved to spend time with, also survive her, as do her father Mal Andersen of Seattle and brothers Larry of Bellingham and Don of Lake Stevens and their families.
Remembrances are suggested to the Barbara Whitney Memorial Fund at Bank of America on Vashon Island.
All donations will be used for the purchase of a public access defibrilator to be donated to the Gold Bar Nature Trails Rangers.
Donations can be sent to Bank of America, P.O. Box 857, Vashon, Wash. 98070, or call the bank at (206) 463-3653.
Nedderman, Thomas H. Saturday, 24 Jan 2004
Thomas H. Nedderman, a longtime resident of Vashon Island, died Jan. 24, 2004, at his home. He was 85 years old.
Mr. Nedderman was born Jan. 15, 1919, in Lovilia, Iowa. He grew up on the island and graduated from Vashon High School in 1936.
During World War II, he was in the army for five years, serving in Africa and Europe.
While stationed in Fort Campbell, Kentucky, he met and married
Katherine Markham.
After the war, they moved to the island where he worked at the post office and raised three daughters. He retired as Vashon Postmaster in 1972.
Survivors include his wife, Kitty, daughters Carol Nedderman of Auburn, Sylvia Nishiyori of Bonney Lake, and Alice Wales of Bellingham, six grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Marcley, Katherine "Nancy" Friday, 23 Jan 2004
Katharine 'Nancy' Marcley died Jan. 23, 2004, after a sudden illness. She was 75 years old.
Mrs. Marcley was a long-time resident of Vashon and over the years touched the lives of many friends she found on Vashon.
Friends and family say she was one of the most non-judgmental people they ever knew. She accepted everyone with love, kindness and respect, unconditionally.
Survivors include her sisters Clair, Margie and Connie and numerous nieces and nephews, her son Richard Marcley, granddaughters Carrie and Rachel and her great granddaughter Isabel.
A memorial gathering will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1, in the common room of her apartment, the Evergreen. The Evergreen apartments are behind the Vashon Library. Friends are asked to bring a dish or wine to toast her life.
In lieu of flowers, her family suggests a contribution to the Vashon-Maury Island Community Food Bank.
Oliver, John Wednesday, 21 Jan 2004
John Oliver died Jan. 21, 2004, at Vashon Community Care Center.
Mr. Oliver was born Oct. 6, 1918, to Margaret and John Oliver in Pembina, North Dakota.
He attended school there and in 1942 moved to Seattle to work in the shipyards.
In 1943, he married
Lorraine Beaulieu. In 1946, they moved to Vashon.
Mr. Oliver worked for Asarco for 31 years. After retiring, he did odd jobs on Vashon. He was the past master of the Grange, and belonged to the Senior Center and was an avid square dancer.
His mother, father, sister Anna, brothers Ellis, Sigurd, Oddur, and Vilmar, all died earlier.
Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Lorraine, his sisters Freda, Margaret and brother Theodore, and daughters Margaret Bickel, Joan Oindorff and Penny Chapman, and son John Oliver, eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
A service was on Sunday.
Memorials may be sent to the Vashon Senior Center.
McLeod, Angus Thursday, 27 Jan 2005
Angus D. McLeod, a resident of Vashon Island for 55 years, died Jan. 27, 2005, peacefully at his home on Quartermaster Harbor. He was 92 years old.
Mr. McLeod was born Sept. 30, 1912, to Donald and Mary McLeod in Seattle. He attended schools in both Tacoma and Seattle, graduating from Highline High School in 1931. There he met his wife Ruth, and on Jan. 24, 2005, they celebrated their 74th wedding anniversary. They raised four sons together.
During World War II he served in the Merchant Marine, and later established a partnership in marine and industrial supply. He will be remembered as a man of strong character and integrity who was always there for his family and friends.
Survivors include sons Donald, Ian, Alec, and Angus N., all of Seattle, and one daughter, Joan Nelson and her husband Jay of Ellensburg, and five grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and one sister, Mary Bradford of California.
A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, at the Burton Community Church.
Memorials may be sent to the Vashon Island Fire & Rescue Paramedics, P.O. Box 1150, Vashon Island, Wash. 98070.
Pilon, Dorothy Killeen Thursday, 27 Jan 2005
Dorothy Killeen Pilon died Jan. 27, 2005, at the Vashon Community Care Center. She was 87 years old.
Dorothy was born Nov. 17, 1917, in Carbondale, Penn.
She worked in the Office of Legal Counsel at the Department of Justice in Washington, D.C., and retired in 1987.
Survivors include her three children, Maureen Pilon of Olympia, KC Pilon of Vashon, Mary Jo Torgerson of Kent, and brother Joe Killeen of Deland, Fla., as well as three grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren.
The family will gather to celebrate Dorothy’s life Saturday, Feb. 5. There will be no service.
Memorials can be sent to Vashon Community Care Center for the activities programs at 15333 Vashon Highway S.W, Vashon Island, Wash. 98070, or the Southern Poverty Law Center, 400 Washington Ave., Montgomery, Ala. 36104.
Harmeling, Richard Saturday, 22 Jan 2005
Longtime Vashon Island resident Richard Harmeling died Jan. 22, 2005. He was 87 years old.
Mr. Harmeling was born May 4, 1917, on Vashon. His parents were pioneers.
He was known for being a hard worker. He was self employed as a masonry contractor. He was active hunting and fishing. He was a life member of the Vashon Island Sportsmens’ Club.
He and his wife Wini enjoyed playing golf at the Vashon Island Golf & Country Club. His beautiful yard kept him busy while enjoying the flowers, vegetable garden, and fruit trees. His home gave him much joy. He also was an avid bird watcher and an expert at identifying mushrooms.
He leaves a legacy of beautiful fireplaces in many Island homes and commercial masonry work such as at McMurray Middle School.
Survivors include his wife Wini, son Jay, several grandchildren, great grandchildren, and others.
Services are not planned at this time. Remembrances may be made to the Vashon Maury Island Heritage Association.
Morrow, John William Wednesday, 22 Dec 2004
A memorial service for John William Morrow will be at noon, Friday, Jan. 14, at Vashon Island Funeral Home.
Mr. Morrow died Dec. 22, 2004, at Swedish Hospital after a brief illness. All who knew him and would like to share their memories and bid him farewell are welcome. Lunch will be provided.
Please direct questions to Lisa Devereau at Island Funeral Home at 463-9300.
Putman, Kay Wednesday, 05 Jan 2005
Kay Putnam died Jan. 5, 2005, at the Vashon Community Care Center. She was 91 years old.
She was born on Dec. 17, 1913, in Yakima, Wash., and grew up in Seattle.
She married
Otis “Put” Putnam in 1929. He and two sisters and a brother died earlier.
The Putnams came to Vashon in 1939, and except for a few years when Put’s job took them off Island, they spent their lives on Vashon, their favorite place. Always enjoying change, they bought homes, landscaped the grounds, and looked for their next projects, living in turn at seven homes on the Island and two off Island.
Mrs. Putnam spent many years as an active volunteer in community activities, including Granny’s Attic and the Garden Club. She loved gardening, beachcombing and working on art projects. She always thought the best of others and inspired optimism in those around her.
Survivors include her children, son Keith and his wife Martha Putnam of Vashon, Greg and his wife Maggie Putnam of Ravensdale and daughter Kathy and her husband Ken Myers of Seattle; nine grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
The family would like to express their gratitude to all of her caregivers at VCCC and at Loving Family Home Care.
A family memorial celebration of her life is planned for later.
Bucher, Elizabeth Scott Saturday, 25 Dec 2004
Elizabeth Irene Scott Bucher died Dec. 25, 2004, at Vashon Community Care Center. She was 69 years old.
She was born Jan. 26, 1935, in Seattle, Wash., the youngest child of Amos William Scott and Elizabeth Mary Gardner.
Although she had a rough couple of years dealing with her multiple illnesses, she was a fighter right up to the end, her family says.
She lived most of her life in the Seattle area where she attended Garfield High School, graduating in 1953. She was a waitress at Flynn’s Diner on Airport Way when she met Robert L. Bucher. They were married
and had six children. They moved to Yerington, Nev., where two of their children were born. They returned to the Seattle area where they were later divorced.
She was a graduate of SOIC Culinary Arts School.
One of her proudest moments was when she got her seamen’s card and was able to go to work on a ship in Alaska where she was a chef — or as she described it, “chief cook and bottle washer.”
She also worked for Boeing, Vashon Children’s Center, K2, and Washington State Ferries.
She was a Chinook Player at the Chinook Club House in Auburn. She also traveled around the country as an advocate for the mentally ill.
She worked at the Capitol Club House in Olympia until a stroke sent her into early retirement. She was a lover of children and held a great number of jobs as a nanny. She was truly a blessing to all who knew and loved her and she will be truly missed, her family says.
Survivors include her daughters Elizabeth and her husband Dennis Edmonds of Ft. Jones, Calif., Marie and her husband Dean Williamson of Puyallup; Kate and her husband Sam Bard of Vashon; son Charles Bucher of Seattle, and Jackie Bucher of Vader, Wash. She had 15 grandchildren and two great- grandchildren with another one due in March.
A memorial service was last Saturday.
Remembrances can be sent to the Church of the Holy Spirit or a favorite charity.
