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HODGES, WILLIAM BRADLEY
Graveside funeral services were held in the West Side District cemetery in Taft, California on Wednesday, June 13 for William Bradley Hodges. To his friends Mr. Hodges was better known as Billy, Funny Boy or Billy Boy.
He was born in Taft on November 12, 1973 and passed away on June 9, 2007 from injuries sustained in an auto accident. Billy was raised and educated in Taft and frequently spent time on Orcas Island with his mother, Deb Lloyd. He had been employed as a well puller for many years.
His survivors include his mother and step-father, Deb and Don Lloyd of Orcas Island; his father and step-mother, Andy and Linda Hodges of Taft; his grandparents, Bill and Joe Kosareff and Dwana Brummet; twin sons Nickolas and Danny Hodges of Orcas Island, and son Michael Hodges and daughters Lilly Hodges and Makayla Hodges of Bakersfield, and friend Jill Eggenberg; his wife Deanna; his brothers and sisters-in-law Gary and Jacquelyn Mobley and Bradley and Yolanda Hodges of Taft; his sister Sheri Hodges; his cousin Betty Palmer; his aunts and uncles, Cindy Kosareff, Shelley Taylor, Matthew Taylor, David Kosareff, James Hood, Linda and John Sims and Jim and Debbie Brummett and by many nieces and nephews.
Services were under the direction of the Erickson & Brown Funeral Home. I know you are now in the arms of our Lord. No one can touch you now, my son. We all miss you so much, you always made us laugh.
An account to benefit his twin sons, Nickolas and Danny Hodges of Orcas Island, has been set up at Islanders Bank in Eastsound in care of their grandmother Deb Lloyd: the Nickolas and Danny Fund.
WILCOX, CLAUD EDWARD
A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 2, 2007, at Sandy Funeral Home, Sandy, Ore. for Claud Edward Wilcox who died May 21 at Mt. Hood Medical center of pneumonia, a complication of Alzheimer's.
Claud was born March 31, 1915 in Ione, Ore. He graduated from high school in Lexington, Ore. in 1933.
He married
Elsie 'Irene' Kennings in Hermiston, Ore., Dec. 26, 1937. They were married
for 69 years.
They worked together the first two years of their marriage, Irene as a movie house ticket seller and Claud as projectionist, traveling around to different movie houses in Eastern Oregon. Claud trained as a machinist in Ione with the encouragement from his father. The couple then moved to Portland in 1941, where Claud went to work at Iron Fireman, becoming a machinist foreman.
In 1945 he bought and ran a gas station in Troutdale, Ore. where Claud had his first machine shop and also raised cattle and farmed.
The moved to Orient, Ore. in 1953, where Claud later built and owned his machine shop business, Precision Products at Stone and Boring Road. He retired in 1979 when they moved to Deer Harbor on Orcas Island, Wash. He built a beautiful home there using Oregon myrtle for the woodwork and cabinet doors. They moved back to Gresham in 1994.
Claud's hobbies were gardening, woodworking, inventing, fishing, hunting and homebuilding.
Anyone who knew Claud knows that there is a special machine and wood shop waiting for him in heaven, where he will continue to do what he did best -- build, design, invent and create.
Claud was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Charles and Lester and one sister, Eva Broston; grandson, Christopher Van Schoiack; son-in-law, Ron Littlepage, and grandson-in-law, Dave Matthew.
Survivors include his wife, Irene; daughter Karen Van Schoiack (Mike), Bellevue, Wash.; daughter Susan Littlepage Karbo (Ken), Boring, Ore.; and daughter, Joni Leaf, Klamath Falls, Ore.; three grandchildren, Heather Van Schoiack (Mark), Kim Matthew Wallace (Matt), Tim Littlepage (Wendy); and three great grandchildren, Ronnie and Aaron Littlepage and Kaley Wallace; 1 sister, Doris Graves, Heppner, Ore.; and 1 brother, Glen of Portland, Ore.
The family wants to extend many thanks to Cornerstone Option Care Center and Mt. Hood Medical Center fourth floor nurses for the care and compassion they gave to dad and our family.
JAGELS, ELAINE DERRIG
Elaine was born on Jan. 13, 1925 in Mapes, North Dakota. Her parents were Harry and Alfreda Derrig. Her Dad was Irish and her Mom was Swedish... and she always tended to be proud of her Swedish heritage. On Dec. 25, 1946 on a blind date she met Ray Jagels - they married
on Dec. 28th, 1946 and lived in Enid, Oklahoma where the first of their five children was born in 1948. They then moved to Madras, Oregon, where Elaine’s parents lived.
In 1971 Elaine and Ray moved to Orcas Island from Madras and opened Ray’s pharmacy, which they owned until 1994 when it was sold to Jack and Robin Becker. The community welcomed them with open arms and they were very happy living on Orcas.
Elaine was a strong woman with a great sense of humor. She was a bridge teacher and was part of the local bridge club. She had fun with the local theatre community and participated in many plays. She was a member of the Orcas Island Study Group and the Orcas Gardeners club. She loved gardening and kept her garden with an extensive variety of trees, bushes and plants species. She was an avid reader. She would read three or four books simultaneously. The books she was reading last week were “The Mighty & The Almighty” by Madeleine Albright and Sidney Poiter's autobiography.
Her command of the English language was exquisite and it was a delight to hear her tell stories. She was very interested in wild life particularly birds, she knew every local bird’s name and habitat.
She was open-minded, had a great sense of humor, was curious about other cultures, and had an interest in current affairs. With her husband she traveled extensively around the world. She was one of the founders and an active member of the local Lutheran Church. Her religion and connection to the church were very important to her.
She and her husband were members of the Orcas Island Lions Club and supported many nonprofit organizations, locally and nationwide.
Family was most important to her, and her children and grandchildren brought happiness to her life.
Elaine passed away the morning of May 22 at her apartment in Merrill Gardens in Marysville. She used to say to her close friends and family, “The day I die, do not cry, as I will be happy with Ray and God.” She will be missed and always remembered.
She is survived by her children Rebecca, Thomas, Sara, Daniel, and Robert.
At her request, there will be no funeral or memorial service.
HASTIN, PHIL
Phil Hastin passed away May 23, 2007 at his home on Lopez Island.
Phil was born on Lopez Island April 13, 1915 to George and Helen Hastin. He had two brothers, George E. (Bud) and James D. who preceded him in death.
He spent his early years going to Mud Bay School. He spent one year at Lopez High School working for his board and room for Mr. and Mrs. Erb. He stayed home for one year helping his dad clear some land. The next year his mom put an ad in the Journal for a place to stay in Friday Harbor to go to school. A teacher gave him a room and his aunt fed him. The last two years of high school he worked for the Bergmans for room and board and graduated in 1933 from Friday Harbor High School.
The next year he worked for Norman Hodgson farming. In 1935 he got a job at McKaye Harbor at the fish camp. Later he worked for Arthur Norman rebuilding a boat, the Alameda, at MacKaye Harbor. Mr. Norman got him a job as a deckhand on the Fenwick. When the fish traps went out, he worked again for Norman Hodgson as a farmhand. In 1936, he went to Alaska with Mr. Norman. The next few years he worked in different places and on different boats. He retired as captain of the Eagle in 1942. During WWII he got a job at Olson Wings as a carpenter and was frozen there until the war ended. When he left there he was one of the foremen.
In 1945, he returned to God's Country, buying his dad's farm on Lopez, where he lived until his death. He worked his farm, was deckhand on the ferries part-time, helped build Camp Nor'wester, did veterinary work for his neighbors, did butchering, and cut and wrapped meat. He often said he was a carpenter by trade and a farmer by choice.
During his long life he was involved in many community activities, including the Lopez School Board for 12 years, County Park Board for 20 years, County Fair Board ASC, Friday Harbor Creamery Board, member of Lopez Island Grange for 50 years, member of the Carpentry Union for over 60 years, 4H Leader for many years, was a volunteer firefighter, and coached little league on Lopez.
He leaves behind his wife Betty of over 67 years, his daughter Phyllis, four grandchildren, two nieces, one nephew, and many friends. Phil was preceded in death by his two daughters, Betty Ann and Sharon.
Any memorials can be made to the Sports Scholarship Fund at Lopez High School.
REYNOLDS, ARTHUR (DEAN)
Arthur D. (Dean) Reynolds died peacefully on Friday, May 18, 2007 at his home in Bellingham, WA. Born in 1921 to Arthur H. & Irena Reynolds, Dean grew up in Bellingham and graduated from Bellingham HS. He learned to fly at the local airport. This eventually led him to a flight instructor job in Pocatello, ID where he met his soon-to-be wife, Iris Waid. Dean & Iris were married
in early 1942 and soon moved to the desert of CA where he spent thousands of hours flight testing the hottest fighters built by Douglas for the war effort. In 1944 he was commissioned as an ensign in the U.S. Navy, and transported Navy VIPs throughout the South Pacific for the remainder of the war. After returning from active duty, Dean, along with Iris & their young son located in Seattle, WA so that Dean could pursue a degree in aeronautical engineering at the U of W. A successful 32-year career in engineering at Boeing followed his graduation in 1950. After raising their two children on Mercer Island and retiring from Boeing, the couple moved to a small island in Dean’s beloved San Juans. There they built a new home and enjoyed a peaceful life surrounded by nature’s beauty for over 20 years during which Dean pursued his passions of flying, boating, photography and ham radio.
Dean is survived by his devoted wife of 65 years, Iris, daughter Deana Reynolds-Vandenheuvel of Bellingham, and son Waid Reynolds of St. George, UT, as well as three grandsons and two great-grandsons. He is greatly loved and missed by his family.
Memorials are suggested to the Heritage Flight Museum, 4152 Meridian St. #105-135, Bellingham WA 98226, or to Whatcom Hospice Foundation, 800 E. Chestnut, Suite 1-C, Bellingham WA 98225.
FINNERTY, JANET
Janet Marie Robinson Richardson Finnerty, age 83 and long time resident of Olga on Orcas Island, Wash., passed away peacefully surrounded by her two oldest loving daughters, holding her hands, on May 18, 2007 after a courageous two-year battle with cancer.
Janet was born on October 14, 1923 in Zion, Ill. to Reverend John and Marie Robinson as the first-generation American and the oldest of six children.
At a young age, it was obvious that she would be a gifted pianist as she became her father’s church organist. She graduated from high school a year early with a 4.0 grade point average in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She then moved on to the University of South Dakota, receiving her Batchelor of Arts Degree in music. She was voted Miss Dakota in 1945 and was accepted by the National Professional Sorority participating in “royal activities” and graduated Cuma Sum Laude.
Janet married
her college sweetheart Alonzo Haventon Richardson in 1945, who was also a gifted musician and composer. They moved to California where Alonzo worked as a high school teacher and Janet stayed home to raise their family.
Alonzo preceded Janet in death in 1965 and she obtained her teaching credentials and taught 5th and 6th grade and met and married
her school principal Ralph Finnerty in 1972. They found Orcas Island on one of many boating trips, dropped their anchor and spent many happy years together boating and traveling until his death in 1999.
She had a group of close friends that she went walking with to keep in shape and would spend her days visiting the sick and elderly friends with food and gifts. Janet never met a stranger. It seemed everywhere she went, she would run into somebody she knew. She will be missed very much.
Surviving Janet are her four children, 12 grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren: Susan Carol Richardson of St. Paul, Minn.; Darcy (Susanne) Haventon Richardson of Mukilteo, Wash.; Pamela Lee Elston (Rusty) of Castle Rock, Colo.; and Jennifer Richardson of Everett, Wash. Her ashes will be sprinkled on the same site as her beloved husband at a private family gathering at their favorite fishing site in the Sound.
A celebration of Janet's life will take place at Emmanuel Episcopal Church on Saturday Aug. 4 at 3 p.m. followed by a potluck at the Parish Hall.
Memorial donations may be given to the Orcas Senior Center.
CUNDY, RICHARD THOMAS
Richard Thomas Cundy passed away suddenly at home Sunday May 13. 'Dick' was born Dec. 19, 1920 to parents Richard C. & Aimee M. Cundy and raised in Ballard.
As a young man Dick was an accomplished high diver at Green Lake ampha theatre and was considered a potential Olympic diver.
During WWII he served in the 82 Airborne 508th Parachute infantry Co B from 1944-1946. PostWWII Dick joined the Navy and served 15 years before returning to Seattle to help his dad Richard C. back to health. Dick was a lifelong member of the VFW and an aviation enthusiast and had his private commercial airplane license. He was also an active member of the American Legion Post 93, and Lions Club on Orcas Island.
Dick worked for others until 1965 when he and wife Shirley went into business together and started 'Cundy's Drive In' near Halls Lake in Mountlake Terrace, Wash. The business thrived and became famous locally for the Super Burger. After three years in the drive-in business Dick & Shirley sold the drive-in and purchased the Orcas Hotel on Orcas in the San Juan Islands which they ran for 12 years from 1968-1980. Many people looking for Super Burgers followed Dick to the San Juans to get them. During the hotel years, the many friends that were made were lifelong, and fun was had by all. The Christmas card list was extensive and a time-consuming event every year.
Until very recently Dick was employed at the Lynnwood Courthouse as a security guard where the friendship list continued to grow to its current level.
Dick leaves behind his wife Shirley MaRee Cundy of 45 years. Daughters Carol Young, Cheryl (husband Eric) Lambour, and sons Richard K. & adopted son Clark A. (wife Joanne) Cundy. Grandchildren Jerry, Debrah and James, Brent & Kyle, Lisa & Jessica, Erik & Joshua children of Carol, Cheryl, Richard Kenneth and Clark A. respectively. Including Dick a total of 5 generations are represented with numerous great and great great grandchildren totaling 32.
A memorial service will be held on June 2 at 1 p.m. at the Orcas Hotel in the San Juan Islands. Everyone is welcome.
Non-Islanders can leave their car in Anacortes and walk on. The Orcas Hotel is just up the hill.
In lieu of flowers or other gifts please send any monetary donations to:
The American Legion,
Post 93, 793 Crescent Beach Road,
Eastsound, WA. 98245
Please place "Dick Cundy Memorial" in the note section of the check.
GALLI, HAL
Our friend Hal Galli died last week. He was a good man and a great friend. And I thought he would live forever.
Many people on Orcas Island will remember Hal. He lived on Orcas Island for more than eight years with his partner in life, Adrian Swick. He was a member of the Orcas Island Yacht Club, and he passed away peacefully in Rancho Mirage, California, where he and Adrian lived during the past few years.
Hal was born in Detroit, Michigan. He had a long career, beginning in early television with great success as an “American Bandstand” director and later as a TV movie and mini-series producer, working with stars such as Halle Berry. He was an avid sailor for years in Southern California and then a power boater in California and Washington – always on a boat named Gallivant. He retired from television and film production to move to Orcas, and that’s when my husband Ed and I became friends with “Hal and Adrian.”
Hal and Adrian moved to the house just above ours in Orcas Highlands. The first time we met was when they came by our house for a garden tour, and we became fast friends. We knew Hal as a consummate party-giver, raconteur, smart conversationalist and just simply “fun” to hang out with. Sitting with Hal and Adrian on their deck, and just talking with the two of them, was heaven.
We never really spoke of Hal without Adrian. It was always “Hal and Adrian.” And it is heartbreaking to imagine them apart.
They became our closest friends on Orcas Island. So when they decided to move to Palm Springs a few years ago, we were very sad to see them go. For those who knew Hal, and how much he liked to improve his surroundings, including going so far as to rearrange the furniture in a hotel room when it didn’t suit him, it will come as no surprise that Hal and Adrian were in the middle of a remodel when Hal died last week suddenly of a pulmonary embolism.
People often described Hal as a curmudgeon. But surely there’s never been a more delightful, funny, charming, loveable curmudgeon – and just a downright decent person. When Ed and I brought our daughter Paris home from China five years ago, Hal and Adrian became part of every celebration with her. And Hal had the perfect gift for Paris. . . . his own baby blanket, which must have been 75 years old. What a treasure.
I’ve never met anyone in my life I enjoyed teasing more than Hal, particularly about politics – knowing that our vastly different views would always yield to tearful laughter and agreement on so many important things in life. We will miss Hal very, very much.
EMMONS, JUSTIN ALEXANDER
Memorial services for Justin Alexander Emmons, 34, former owner of Cafe Jama, were held in Lawrence, Kan., on July 20. Private internment will be at a later date.
Mr. Emmons died Monday, July 16, 2007, in Lawrence, Kansas.
He was born July 8, 1973 in Red Cloud, Neb., the son of Joseph W. and Marsha D. Den Emmons. He grew up in Colby, Kan., and moved to Lawrence as a sophomore. He graduated from Lawrence High School in 1991. He continued his education at Johnson County Community College and the University of Kansas.
He was a chef, and pursued his cooking career while working and managing in restaurants in Lawrence, Kansas City, Colorado, Alaska, and Washington, where he owned the Café Jama on Orcas Island.
He loved music, fishing, and cooking. He began drumming at an early age and participated in the drum lines at both Lawrence High School and Kansas University. He kayaked throughout Prince William Sound in Alaska, and fished up and down the Poudre River canyon in Colorado.
Survivors include his mother, Marsha and stepfather Gary Berens, Colby; his father, Joseph and stepmother Trish Emmons, Lawrence; a brother, Nathan, Lawrence; a stepsister, Erin Case, Kirksville, Mo.; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
The family suggests memorials to the Lawrence Humane Society, in care of the funeral home, P.O. Box 1260, Lawrence, Kan. 66044. Online condolences may be sent at www.rumsey-yost.com
MARCUM, ELIZABETH B.
Elizabeth B. "Bea" Marcum passed away on July 4, 2007 at age 98.
Bea was born on April 14, 1909 in Columbus, Ohio, the last of eight children born to John and Claire Schirtzinger. She married
Staunton Marcumon Aug 15, 1936 and they moved to Billings, Montana July 4, 1958.
Bea spent her time raising her son, and later spoiling her grandchildren. She was also active in her church and volunteered at a hospital gift shop. After her husband passed away in 1993, Bea moved with her son and daughter-in-law to Orcas Island, where she lived until moving to a nursing home in Anacortes.
Bea was a very sweet and caring woman who loved nothing more than her family. She will be missed by all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Slim, and son, Herb. She is survived by her daughter-in-law Elizabeth F. Marcum; two granddaughters and their husbands, Gail and Mike Mikuchonis, and Diane and Clint Stinnett; four great-grandchildren, Sean Keehn, Spencer Keehn, Brett Mikuchonis, and Elizabeth Cecilia Marcum; and many nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at a later date, but memorials can be made to the Orcas Senior Center or the Orcas Fire Dept/ EMT Association. Arrangements are in the care of Evans Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Anacortes, Wash. Share memories of Bea and sign the online guest register at www. evanschapel.com.
