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Hanford, Dana Bruce Monday, 20 Dec 2004
Dana Bruce Hanford, 75, of Bainbridge Island, died Dec. 20 at his home, of complications from emphysema.
He was born New Year’s Day, 1929, in Scranton, Pa., to Anne (Hoeflich) and Reginald Hanford. He grew up and attended schools in Reading, Pa.
After graduating from high school in 1945, he enlisted in the U.S. Army. His musical talents on piano and clarinet earned him the classification of entertainment specialist, and he later served at Walter Reed Hospital as medical technician.
He entered Union College in Schenectady, N.Y., in 1948. After earning a bachelor of science degree in psychology, he began graduate studies in clinical psychology at the University of Kansas in Lawrence. There he met Frances Mason, whom he married
in 1953. They started their family in Lawrence, where their three children were born.
At KU, he was introduced to mentor John Chotlos, whose phenomenological and existential teachings permanently influenced his humanistic approach to psychological treatment.
He received M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in clinical psychology from KU in 1955 and 1958. He was a clinical psychologist for the Veterans Administration in Lawrence and an instructor in psychology at the university.
In 1961 the family moved to Anacortes, Wash. There he and two colleagues, John Lubach and John Deiter, were engaged to plan and reorganize the hospital’s psychiatric units.
Under grants from the National Institute of Mental Health, he established an innovative program to provide psychotherapy and evaluation at Northern State Hospital. It later became a successful model for mental health care services.
Subsequently, with his colleagues Ralph Hummel, John Lubach and Beverly Olson, he co-designed Washington State’s comprehensive community mental health program. It was implemented to serve Kitsap, Clallam and Jefferson counties. This research on experimental programs was published in many professional journals.
In 1970, he founded Olympic Mental Health Associates, the only mental health facility of its kind in Kitsap County at the time. From 1970 to 1997, he served as a consultant for the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries.
He settled with his family on Bainbridge Island in 1965. He was an avid sailor, and enjoyed racing and cruising on his sloop with his family and friends.
He sang in the St. Barnabas choir, and played piano, clarinet and guitar. Many members of his family are musicians and singers, and he enjoyed playing music with them over the years. He had an encyclopedic knowledge of jazz history and performers.
His children and grandchildren were of foremost importance in his life, and he was known for his clever wit and wordplay.
His wife Francis preceded Dana in death in 2001. In 2004 he married
Elizabeth McLean Petras.
He is survived by his wife; three children, Caitlin (Chris) of Toronto, Canada, Dana Jr. (Jessica), and Robert (Barbara) of Bainbridge Island; cousins Margery Fox and Doris Boutwell of Inverness, Fla.; and grandchildren Jenny, Daniel, Helen, Alison, Jesse, Jonathan, and great grandchildren Lila and Robert.
Service will be at 2 p.m. Dec. 26 at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Helpline House of Bainbridge, 282 Knechtel Way, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110.
Mitchell, Frances L. Saturday, 11 Dec 2004
Frances Lee Mitchell of Hansville died Dec. 11 in Hansville. She was 98.
She was born to Frank and Amelia G. (Lee) Davison in Seattle on May 27, 1906.
She married
Gerald E. Mitchell on Aug. 1, 1930 in Seattle.
She was an active homemaker and accompanied her husband on his many assignments around the world, including Australia, Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Alaska and many regions of the U.S.
She moved to Albuquerque, N.M., in 1979, then made her home with her daughter “Bunny” on Bainbridge Island and then in Hansville.
She was an inveterate reader who enjoyed books and was continually learning about the countries and cultures she lived in. She also enjoyed the New York Times crossword puzzle.
She is survived by her son Gerald Mitchell of Edmonds; daughter Bernadine (Edward) Cottingham-Kleckner; daughter-in-law Catherine Gradi of Albuquerque, N.M.; four grandchildren; and one-great grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband Gerald E. Mitchell and sister Barbara Ann Cox.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Stone Chapel, Poulsbo. A memorial service will be held in the spring.
Memorials can be made to the Kitsap Regional Library Foundation, 1301 Sylvan Way, Bremerton, WA 98310 or Chapter 11 P.E.O. Scholarship Fund C/O Linda Darley, 11529 Matsu Place, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110.
An online memorial is at www.lewischapel.com.
Gibson, Elsie Margaret Ring Thursday, 16 Dec 2004
Elsie Margaret Ring Gibson, age 96, died Dec. 16 at the Hearthstone in Seattle.
She was born March 10, 1908, in Seattle, to Ole Ring and Jensine (Thorson) Ring.
After graduation from Queen Anne High School in 1926, she worked as a secretary for many years.
Although she was a lifelong resident of Seattle, she enjoyed Bainbridge Island and maintained a summer home near Pleasant Beach. She was a member of Magnolia Lutheran Church for 60 years, the Order of Eastern Star and the Mountaineers for so long that her REI membership number was in the low double-digits.
She is survived by son James Gibson and his wife Elke, Seattle, and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Franklin, and granddaughter, Sonja Gibson.
Graveside services will be at 1:30 p.m. Dec. 22 at Kane cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of Kass Funeral Home, Bainbridge Island.
Hawthorn, James E. Tuesday, 14 Dec 2004
Long-time island resident James E. “Fuzzy” Hawthorn died peacefully of heart failure associated with lung cancer Dec. 14 at Harrison Hospital. He was 78.
He was born June 13, 1926 in Seattle to Loyd Hawthorn and Eva (May) Hawthorn.
A civil engineer with a degree from the University of Washington, he spent 36 years designing and overseeing construction of large sewer systems in Western Washington during long stints at Carey and Kramer, Consulting Engineers, and the Municipality of Metropolitan Seattle.
An activist by nature, he was involved with the original Bainbridge Planning Commission. He donated to progressive causes, especially ecological ones.
He is survived by sons, Scott Hawthorn of Bainbridge, Joel Hawthorn of Matlock, Wash., and Max Hawthorn of Indianola; daughter Carrie Sasynuik of Fall City; a brother, Robert Hawthorn of Georgetown, Texas; and six grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his sister, June Hawthorn, and his former wife, Phyllis “Maggie” Hawthorn.
At his request, there will be no services. Cremation will be by Miller-Woodlawn Mortuary in Bremerton. In lieu of flowers, remembrances can be made to Helpline, 282 Knechtel Ave., Bainbridge Island, WA 98110.
Obergottsberger, Othmar Alexius Sunday, 12 Dec 2004
Bainbridge Island resident, Othmar Alexius Obergottsberger, age 74, died Dec. 12 at Belmont Terrace Nursing home in Bremerton.
He was born Feb. 1, 1930, in Obern-on-Inn, Austria to Franz and Therese (Meyer) Obergottsberger.
“Obie” earned a Juris Doctorate at the University of Vienna in 1953 and minored in music and art.
He came to Bainbridge Island in 1955 and worked at People’s National Bank in Seattle.
Later he worked at American Marine Bank with his brother-in-law, Lou Goller. Starting as a loan officer, he retired as comptroller and senior vice president. He retired in 1995 after 22 years of service.
He enjoyed the outdoors where he could hike, camp, garden, hunt mushrooms or travel. He was a stamp collector, rock collector and poet. One book of his poetry was published in Germany, and another will be published posthumously.
He is survived by his wife, Laurie, Bainbridge Island; two sons, Mark, Bainbridge Island; Michael, Ferndale; two daughters, Linda Hoffmeister, Silverdale; Therese Hoffstater, Sequim; three brothers, Hugo, Robert and Heintz, all of Austria; three sisters, Augosta Arns, Sweden; Lisl Wacherberger, Austria; Brigitti Dangl, Austria and eight grandchildren Nikki, Izzy, Andrea, Bryna, Becky, Anna, Kyler and Conner.
Mass was said Dec. 16 at St. Cecilia Catholic Church, with burial at Port Blakely cemetery.
Arrangements were under the direction of Kass Funeral Home.
Stewart, Harriet Amelia Sunday, 12 Dec 2004
Bainbridge Island resident Harriet Amelia Stewart, age 82, died Dec. 12 at Harrison Hospital in Bremerton.
She was born May 27, 1922 in Seward, Alaska, to Monrad and Esther (Gustafson) Mathisen.
She moved to Bainbridge Island in 1930 and graduated from Bainbridge High School in 1941.
She met Enoch “Roy” Stewart while he was stationed in Eagledale with Section 42 during the war. They married
in 1948. In 1962 they adopted a daughter, Linda.
Harriet retired from Pacific Northwest Bell after 25 years of service.
She is survived by her husband, Roy, Bainbridge Island; daughter Linda (Mel) Mayberry, Shoreline; sister Margaret Moe, Bainbridge Island; granddaughter Melinda, Shoreline; two nieces, Nancy (John) Irven and their son, Lance, Bainbridge Island, and Lori Hansen and her daughter, Chelsea, Kingston; and two cousins in Colorado.
At her request, no services will be held, but remembrances in her name may be made to: Rolling Bay Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 131, Rolling Bay, WA 98061; PAWS of Bainbridge Island, P.O. Box 10811, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 or Helpline House, 282 Knechtel Way, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110.
Arrangements are under the direction of Kass Funeral Home.
Naples, Margaret Joan Saturday, 29 Apr 2006
Margaret Joan Naples, 77, died April 29 at Island Health and Rehabilitation Center on Bainbridge Island.
She was born Jan. 12, 1929, on Staten Island, N.Y., to Edmond J. Kelly and Teresa O’Rourke.
She lived in Warwick, N.Y., for many years and had resided on Bainbridge Island for the past eight years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald V. Naples, in 1998; her son Donald V. Naples, Jr. in 1985; and her sister Irene Fogarty.
She is survived by her children, Nancy A. Naples of Storrs, Ct., Diane M. Naples of Poulsbo, Richard (Jane) Naples of Warwick, N.Y., David Naples (Susan) of Westtown, N.Y., Elizabeth Acaba (Ralph) of Groton, Mass., and Christine M. Little (Stephen) of Flemington, N.J.; sister Teresa (John) Rehm of New Jersey; brother and sister-in-law Aloysius and Rose Naples of Cape Cod, Mass.; and 17 grandchildren.
A memorial mass will be held at 9 a.m. May 9 at St. Cecilia Catholic Church on Bainbridge Island, with a reception to follow.
Interment will take place in Warwick, N.Y., with arrangements by Kass & Cook Family Funeral Home.
Black, Joanna Shane Tuesday, 02 May 2006
Joanna Shane “Jo” Black, 17, of Bainbridge Island died peacefully May 2 at her home with her family.
She was born July 23, 1988, in Los Angeles, Calif.
She enjoyed photography, water polo, swimming and yoga. Her dream was to provide a safe haven for women and children of abuse.
She is survived by her mother, Suzanne Black; sisters Danielle and Rebecca; and family friend Jeff Laveson.
Services will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Heifer International Foundation, 1015 Louisiana St., P.O. Box 727, Little Rock, AR 72203.
Arrangements are by Kass and Cook Family Funeral Home.
Carter See, Jean Phillips Saturday, 29 Apr 2006
Jean Phillips Carter See, 86, died April 29 at her Bainbridge Island home surrounded by her family after a long illness.
She was born in Bremerton in 1920, the daughter of Dayton Otis Carter and Clara Carter.
Her mother was a pioneer schoolteacher in Kitsap County, at Central Valley Elementary School and at the Holly School.
At age 15, Jean graduated from Silverdale High School and attended the University of Washington in music for two years. She was an accomplished pianist and soprano.
From 1939 to 1943, she worked in the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, where she met her husband, Samuel D. See, a Naval officer.
They lived with their three daughters in Seattle until 1969, when Sam, an engineer with the Standard Oil Co. of California, was transferred to Boise, and then to Spokane.
Jean was an outgoing individual whose main interests, aside from her family, were music, gardening and traveling. She was an avid reader, always keenly interested in ideas, and instilled the love of music, books and ideas in her children and grandchildren.
She and her husband made numerous trips to England, Ireland, Europe and China, and prepared slideshow presentations, particularly of the gardens they visited.
She and Sam enjoyed trips to the Yakima Valley at harvest time, where they gathered wine grapes for the vintages they made for 30 years. Among other activities, Jean was active for nearly 40 years in PEO, and for two years was president of the Foley Library Associates in Spokane.
She and her husband lived in Spokane for 31 years before they moved to Poulsbo in 2002. In 2004, they moved to Bainbridge Island, where two of their daughters live with their families.
She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Samuel See; daughters Katherine See Kennedy and Janet See, both of Bainbridge Island, and Emily Wilson of New Westminster, B.C., Canada; two granddaughters, Megan Kennedy and Jessica Kennedy of Seattle; two grandsons, Samuel Reddy of Bainbridge Island and Ian Wilson of Vancouver, B.C.; and two sons-in-law, Alfred Kitching and William Reddy.
