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Richard G. Kester
Jan. 25, 1947 -- Feb. 1, 2005
Richard G. Kester died of cancer in his Sequim home at age 58.
He was born in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, to Walter Harold and Harleen Marie (Gordon) Kester.
He served with the Air Force in Vietnam.
Mr. Kester owned and operated Sequim Vacuum and Sewing Center.
His marriage to the former Susan Greenwood in Illinois ended with her death on July 25, 1983.
On March 3, 1984, he married
Karen Bowles in Bloomington, Ill.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Kester's survivors include daughters Sarah, Lindsey and Kellie, all of Sequim; his father of Forest Grove; brothers Arthur Kester of Cornelius, Ore., and David Kester of Tulsa, Okla.; and sister Linda Leonard of San Diego.
Services: Private memorial. Sequim Valley Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials: Peninsula Friends of Animals, P.O. Box 404, Sequim, WA 98382; or Hospice of Clallam County, P.O. Box 2014, Port Angeles, WA 98362.
Phyllis Mischke
Feb. 5, 1927 -- Jan. 31, 2005
Port Angeles resident Phyllis Mischke died in Olympic Medical Center of pneumonia at age 77.
She was born to George and Pauline (Johnson) Seabold in Los Angeles, where she married
Neal Mischke on Aug. 19, 1949.
In addition to visiting friends and relatives, she enjoyed traveling -- especially to the beaches of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
Mrs. Mischke's survivors include sons Mark Mischke of Fresno, Calif., Dean Mischke of Reno, Nev., and Eric Mischke of Port Angeles; daughter Denny Charlton of Lucerne Valley, Calif.; sister-in-law Barbara Fenley of Buena Park, Calif.; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Her husband died May 11, 2004.
Services: None. Cremains will be spread on the Pacific Ocean by the Coast Guard, in the same area where her husband's were spread. Olympic Cremation Association is in charge of arrangements.
David Muck
Feb. 7, 1960 -- Feb. 1, 2005
Port Angeles resident David Muck died at age 44.
He was born in Port Angeles to Edwin Eugene and Norma Jean (Thompson) Muck.
He was a member of the Boilermakers Union and worked in construction, including locations at Longview, Klamath Falls, Ore., and Kansas City, Kan.
Mr. Muck was active in amateur boxing and enjoyed training youth in the sport.
Survivors, all of Port Angeles, include his former wife, Melva Lotte, daughters Holli Muck and Alexandra Muck, his father and companion Pauline Charles; stepbrothers Norman Charles and Les Charles; stepsister Marlene Charles; sisters Lori Muck, Linda Muck and Lila Muck; and two grandchildren.
His mother and stepsisters Annette Charles and Ida Charles preceded him in death.
Services: Feb. 12, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., memorial at Lower Elwha Tribal Center, 2851 Lower Elwha Road, Port Angeles. Harper-Ridgeview Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Clifford A. Pavlak
Feb. 14, 1953 -- Jan. 27, 2005
Clifford A. Pavlak died in Port Angeles at age 51.
He was born to Alfred E. and Constance I. (Brownhill) Pavlak in Port Angeles, where he graduated from high school in 1971, then earned a degree from Peninsula College.
Mr. Pavlak, who worked for Clallam Transit for 23 years, was active in all employee association functions and was recognized for his distinguished service by being named Employee of the Year.
Many heard him, as ``Dispatcher Cliff, " giving traffic reports on KONP radio.
He was director of the Peninsula Youth Baseball summer tournaments for the past 20 years and a member of the Boat Owners Association of the United States.
Survivors include his longtime companion Rosemary Richardson, sons Carey Pavlak and Jordan Pavlak, daughter-in-law Mary Pavlak, brother Alfred Pavlak, sister Catherine Van Os, stepdaughter Sarah Richardson, and stepsons Jacob and Eric Richardson and Scott Madan.
Services: Memorial to be announced. Drennan-Ford Funeral Home, Port Angeles, is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials: Clallam Transit Employee Association Fund, 830 W. Lauridsen Blvd., Port Angeles, WA 98362.
Rose Ester Perkins
Aug. 23, 1920 -- Jan. 28, 2005
Former Peninsula resident Rose Ester Perkins died of cancer in Vacaville, Calif., at age 84.
She was born in Independence, Kan., to Charles W. and Violet (Smith) Simmons.
She married
Robert E. Perkins on Jan. 20, 1945.
Mrs. Perkins lived in Neah Bay in 1948-60 and worked as bookkeeper for Washburn's General Store. She then lived in Sekiu and worked for the Clallam County Public Utility District in Clallam Bay, and lived in Sequim and Port Angeles, when she was employed in the PUD's Port Angeles office.
About 1982, she retired and moved to Ferndale and later to Vacaville.
Survivors include son and daughter-in-law Lanny and Diane Perkins of Port Townsend; daughter and son-in-law Billie and Leonard Fullerton of Greenwood, Ind.; brother Fred Simmons of Ironton, Ohio; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Her husband died Jan. 15, 1996. She was also preceded in death by brother Aden Simmons.
Services: Private. Greenwood Funeral Home, Greenwood, Ind., was in charge.
Michael Thurston
March 10, 1922 -- Jan. 29, 2005
Port Angeles resident Michael Thurston died in Olympic Medical Center at age 82.
He was born in Wenatchee to James Alan and Edyth Mary (Pitfield) Thurston.
Mr. Thurston earned his engineering degree in Wolverhampton, England
He married
Marie Irma Ruschitcka on Aug. 15, 1953, in Wolverhampton.
He worked for J. Stone & Co. in London for 14 years, testing and installing air-conditioning. He then worked for Boeing Aerospace for 16 years.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Thurston's survivors include son James Thurston of Honolulu; daughter Rosemary Darbonne of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; and two grandchildren.
Services: Friday, Feb. 11, 11 a.m.. memorial in Sequim Community Church, 950 N. Fifth Ave., Sequim. The Rev. Dr. Scott Koenigsaecker will officiate. Drennan-Ford Funeral Home, Port Angeles, is in charge of arrangements.
ERIC SAMUEL HENDERSON
September 8, 1984-January 23, 2005
Eric was taken from his family too soon, at the young age of 20. Both he and his girlfriend (Heather Risteen) were killed in a car accident in the early morning hours of Sunday, January 23, 2005, in Vista, California.
Eric enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 2002. He was in the delayed entry program until leaving for boot camp on September 15, 2003.
He was stationed at Camp Pendleton and served with the 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Force Service Support Group, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and a Global War on Terrorism Service Medal.
In his personal life, Eric loved music and taught himself to play guitar. He excelled at woodworking, attended several state competitions, and deeply admired his shop teacher, Mr. Branham.
Eric's role model was his older brother, Ron. Whenever they saw each other, they would usually end up wrestling on the ground, laughing and enjoying being brothers.
He was also brother to Heidi. He had unconditional love and patience when it came to her special needs, and he was the main person their mother depended on for help.
Eric was wonderful with children and hoped to be a role model to his niece, Ashley, and his nephews, Ayden and A.J. They were very important to him and he always put a smile on their faces whenever he walked into the room or talked to them on the phone.
Eric also deeply touched the life of his cousin/brother, Ben Chapman. They grew up together always being best friends, roommates and confidants. They will continue to have a bond that will never be broken or forgotten.
Eric was such a special and unique person. He touched the lives of so many people, and made everyone laugh. It seemed his unspoken goal in life was to put a smile on your face.
He loved to work with his hands, play video games, and enjoyed spending time with his family. He was never afraid to look silly or be the center of attention as long as it would make someone happy.
Eric was preceded in death by his Grampa, Captain Ronald E. Tisdale.
He is survived by his mother, Rhonda Tisdale, of Port Angeles, and father, Martin Henderson, of Joyce; his other parents, Tone and Sandra Chapman; brothers Ron Tisdale and Ben Chapman; sisters Heidi Henderson and Marie Chapman; grandmothers: Jean (Granny) Tisdale and Dorothy Davy; sister-in-law Erica Tisdale; niece Ashley Tisdale; nephews Ayden and A.J. Tisdale; aunts and uncles Karla and Gene Nordquist, Mike and Sandi Tisdale, Susie Tisdale, Joni and Dave Durden, Renee and Shannon Hamilton, Richard Tisdale and Tony Le; cousins Daena, Rhian, Jade, Joe, Ronnie, Donnie, Delicia, Jackie, Joshua and Ami.
Services are to be held today, February 2, 2005, at Drennan-Ford Funeral Home in Port Angeles at 1 p.m.
Attending Honorary Pallbearers will be Dave Durden, Tony Le, Ben Chapman, Luke Beck, Sky Sexton and Travis Davis.
Afterward, there will be a potluck at the Elks Lodge, also in Port Angeles.
Memorials can be made to VICA Woods, Port Angeles High School, c/o Diana Tschimperle, 304 E. Park Ave., Port Angeles, WA 98362.
We love you, Eric, and we will forever miss you.
Bernadine `Bernie' Cox
Sept. 14, 1913 -- Jan. 28, 2005
Port Townsend resident Bernadine ``Bernie" Cox died of pneumonia at age 91.
She was born in Castalia, Ohio, to Charles and Ida (Stencel) Cable.
She married
Amuel B. Cox in Yuma, Ariz., in 1937.
A homemaker, Mrs. Cox lived in California most of her life before retiring to Utah. She moved to Port Townsend in 1988.
In recent years, she enjoyed visiting Goodwill and other thrift stores, playing bingo and watching television.
Mrs. Cox is survived by son Gary L. Cox of Salt Lake City; daughters and sons-in-law Barbara A. and Kenneth L. Baker of Salt Lake City, Judith E. and William Cable of Port Hadlock and Becky J. and Chris D. Pinney of Simi Valley, Calif.; nine grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren.
Her husband died in 1994. She was also preceded in death by brother and sister-in-law Ray and Jessie (Brown) Cable; sister Gladys and sister and brother-in-law Grace and Gus.
Services: None. Kosec Funeral Home, Port Townsend, is in charge of arrangements.
Dawn Hazel Merry Kallen
Jan. 7, 1921 -- Jan. 27, 2005
Dawn Hazel Merry Kallen died in Sequim at age 84.
Drennan-Ford Funeral Home, Port Angeles, is in charge of arrangements.
Don Horton
March 22, 1915 -- Jan. 27, 2005
Longtime Port Angeles resident Don Horton died at age 89.
Drennan-Ford Funeral Home, Port Angeles, is in charge of arrangements.
Lonny G. Kelley
June 30, 1945 -- Jan. 5, 2005
Port Angeles resident Lonny G. Kelley died at age 59 of acute myocardial infarction.
He was born in Evansville, Ind., to Charles C. and Esther L. (Robertson) Kelley.
He was raised in Denver and Littleton, Colo., graduating from Littleton High School in 1963.
That year, the Kelleys moved to Torrance, Calif., where Mr. Kelley took computer classes and worked, for several years as a house painter with his father and brother.
He moved to Port Angeles in the late 1980s and worked as a computer clerk for a glass company.
Mr. Kelley enjoyed contacting people around the world as well as the manned space station by ham radio.
He also studied armament and the history of World War II.
He belonged to First United Methodist Church and was Leading Knight of the Elks Naval Lodge when health issues forced him to step down.
Mr. Kelley is survived by brother and sister-in-law Larry W. and Viola Kelley of Hastings, Neb.
Services: Feb. 8, 2 p.m., memorial in First United Methodist Church, 110 E. Seventh St., Port Angeles. The Rev. John Maxwell will officiate.
Drennan-Ford Funeral Home, Port Angeles, is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials: First United Methodist Church, 110 E. Seventh St., Port Angeles, WA 98362.
