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Donald Franklin Swanson Sr.
Oct. 7, 1922 -- Aug. 18, 2005
Sequim resident Donald Franklin Swanson Sr. died of cancer at age 82.
He was born in Mount Vernon to Melvin Claude and Hida Enora (Olson) Swanson.
He dropped out of high school during his senior year to join the Army during World War II, and saw duty at Fort Worden, Port Angeles, Texas and the Philippines.
He married
Vivian B. Robinson in Port Angeles on Jan. 8, 1943.
After the war, the Swansons moved to Skagit County, where he worked at several farms in addition to studying electronics.
In 1952, they moved to Port Angeles for one year, then relocated to Sequim, where he worked for Carl Huntington as a television and radio repairman.
Later, he worked in Port Townsend at Larry's TV Service, which moved to Port Angeles. In the 1960s, he bought the business and renamed it Swanson's TV. He eventually closed it but opened a second shop in Sequim.
Mr. Swanson was a Certified Electronics Technician and a member of the Washington State Electronics Council and National Electronics Service Dealers Association.
Before he retired in 1987, he was recognized with multiple awards.
In addition to membership in the Sequim Valley Lions Club and life membership in the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Sequim, he was active with Citizens Band Radio Club, Clallam County Search and Rescue, Boy Scouts, Explorer Scouts and Sea Scouts.
Survivors include sons Donald F. Swanson of Port Angeles and Arne Swanson of Sequim and Seattle; daughters Bernice Swanson of Sequim and Marisa Swanson of Swartz Creek, Mich.; brothers Eugene Swanson of Mount Vernon and Lloyd Swanson of Everett; sisters Agnes Kulin of Cottage Grove, Ore., and Viola Lyon of Mount Vernon; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
His wife died in 2000.
Services: Saturday, Aug. 27, 1 p.m., memorial at the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 169 E. Washington St., Sequim. Members of VFW will officiate. Inurnment will be in Sequim View cemetery.
Sequim Valley Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials: Lions Sight and Hearing Foundation, c/o Lions Eye Bank, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195.
Kathryn F. Upton
Nov. 29, 1914 -- Aug. 16, 2005
Kathryn F. Upton, former resident of Dominion Terrace, Sequim, died in Tumwater of Alzheimer's disease. She was 90.
Born in Max, N.D., she was adopted by Oscar R. and Minnie Evelyn (Markell) Anderson of Hansboro, N.D., after the death of her mother.
She graduated from high school and had some college-level education. Her career years were spent with the federal government and Maywood Pine Corp.
She married
Harold H. Upton in Vancouver, Wash., on Nov. 13, 1937.
She enjoyed dancing and focused much of her interest on nature, particularly hummingbirds, flowers, salmon fishing and picnics.
She belonged to the Church of Christ, Scientist.
Mrs. Upton moved to Sequim in 1984 and to Tumwater in 1999.
Her survivors include sons H. Mark Upton of Olympia and Craig H. Upton of Sequim; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Her husband died Oct. 5, 1999.
Services: Memorial will be held for the immediate family. Olympic Care Group, Port Angeles, is in charge.
Memorials: American Bible Society, 1865 Broadway, New York, N.Y. 10023-7505.
Lucy Dorothy Cade
Oct. 26, 1910 -- Aug. 20, 2005
Lucy Dorothy Cade, 94, died in her Sequim home from age-related causes.
She was born to Charles Ruben and Jesse (Kendall) Case in Sutton, Neb., and studied at Doane College, also in Nebraska.
She married
William Wendall Cade at Lincoln, Neb., in 1935.
The Cades moved to California, where Mrs. Cade was a dress designer and dressmaker for many years.
She lived in Southern California and Lake Isabella, Calif., until she moved to Sequim in 1981.
She was a member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church.
Mrs. Cade is survived by daughter Candace Cade of Sequim and brother Stephen Case of Kansas City, Kan.
Her husband died in November 1985. Mrs. Cade was also preceded in death by brothers Lewis and Frank Case, and sisters Mary Case, Maude Hanson, Mable Friday, Della Oates and Helen Danenbring.
Services: Today, Aug. 23, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., visitation in Sequim Valley Funeral Chapel, 108 W. Alder St.
Wednesday, Aug. 24, 1 p.m., funeral liturgy outside Mass in St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 121 E. Maple, Sequim. The Rev. Thomas W. Beattie will preside. Burial in Sequim View cemetery will follow the service.
Memorials: The Salvation Army, P.O. Box 2229, Port Angeles, WA 98362.
Jack Lee McFall
May 11, 1942 -- Aug. 18, 2005
Lifelong Joyce resident Jack Lee McFall, 63, died in Port Angeles of congestive heart failure.
The son of Clyde Morgan and Ella Marie (Solf) McFall, he graduated from Joyce schools, then went to work for Crown Zellerbach in Neah Bay.
Mr. McFall started as a choker setter, grease monkey and diesel mechanic until Crown Zellerbach closed its Neah Bay facility.
He was hired as a diesel mechanic by Eclipse Timber Co./Weyerhaeuser in Port Angeles and continued there until the facility was sold.
He was working for Erdman Trucking when he was diagnosed with congestive heart failure.
Mr. McGall was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Port Angeles and a life member of Crescent Grange in Joyce.
He is survived by brother and sister-in-law John W. and Barbara McFall and their children and spouses, Glenn and Barbara McFall and Kenneth and Michell McFall, all of Port Angeles.
Services: Sept. 10, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., celebration of life at the home of John McFall, 302 Vert Road, Port Angeles.
Harper-Ridgeview Funeral Chapel, Port Angeles, is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials: Hospice of Clallam County, P.O. Box 2014, Port Angeles, WA 98362; or Crescent Grange, c/o Treasurer, 57584 Highway 112, Port Angeles, WA 98363. The family requests no flowers.
Marguerite McGrath
Aug. 10, 1918 -- Aug. 17, 2005
Marguerite McGrath died in her Sequim home from cardiorespiratory arrest at age 87.
She was born to Joseph and Maria Louise (Mollot) Therrault in Timmins, Ontario, where she married
Francis G. ``Mickey" McGrath on Oct. 21, 1939.
Mrs. McGrath enjoyed doll making and china painting.
She moved to Sequim in 1972.
Survivors include her husband; sons Ronald Francis Gordon McGrath of Monrovia, Calif., Paul Clark Leopold McGrath of Michigan, Phillip Mark McGrath of Chandler, Ariz., and Patrick Michael McGrath of Port Angeles; daughters Carole Frances Marguerite Burnett of Reston, Va., and Sheilamarie Louise Turman of Bakersfield, Calif.; 15 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Services: Today, Aug. 23, 10 a.m., graveside service in Ocean View cemetery, 3127 W. 18th St., Port Angeles. The Rev. Gerard McKee will officiate.
Mrs. McGrath's funeral was on Aug. 22 at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Tacoma.
Sequim Valley Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements.
Danny Edward Christenson
May 15, 1951 -- July 27, 2005
Danny Edward Christenson of Forks died of cancer at age 54.
He was born in Aberdeen to Albert James and Theresa Marie Christenson.
He married
Norma White in Forks on June 9, 1997.
During his lifetime, Mr. Christenson lived in Aberdeen, Elma and Forks.
For many years, he was a shake packer/shake sawyer prior to working in the mills. He was also a commercial fisherman who operated Drifter out of LaPush and Westport.
In recent years, he owned and operated Cybercom.com, a computer repair service in Forks
Mr. Christenson, who was a member of the Assembly of God Church, enjoyed fishing, hunting and traveling.
Survivors include his wife; sons Josh Christenson, Matt Christenson and Scott Chilson of Forks; daughter Rachel Chilson of Forks; sisters Diana Iotta and Roberta Louchin of Forks, and Sharon Mckee of Elma; brothers Robert Christenson of Forks, Lanny Christenson of Aberdeen and Dale Wilder Sr. of Elma; and two grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by son Nick Chilson and sister Patricia Wilder.
Services: Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2 p.m., memorial in Assembly of God Church, 81 Huckleberry Lane, Forks. Mount Olympus Funeral Home, Forks, is in charge of arrangements.
Donald Clyde Waldron
Jan. 11, 1927 -- Aug. 17, 2005
Lifelong Port Angeles resident Donald Clyde Waldron died of cancer at age 78.
He was born to John Eldridge and Ruby Odessa (Mead) Waldron.
He married
Phanoy ``Sue" Konopaski in Port Angeles on Feb. 18, 1950.
During his career years, Mr. Waldron was a deputy sheriff and a Clallam County Road Department employee.
His poem, ``Pearl Harbor, " written when he was 16, was recently given the Editor's Choice Award and published by the International Library of Poetry.
Mr. Waldron also could play a variety of instruments and enjoyed developing new ideas for inventions.
He was a member of the First Church of God.
Survivors include his wife, daughter and son-in-law Kathy and Glen Johnson, son and daughter-in-law Randy and Sherrie Waldron and son Joe Waldron, all of Port Angeles; sons and daughters-in-law Terry and Peggy Waldron of Maple Valley, Rick and Judy Waldron of Everson and Jeff and Sharon Waldron of Oak Harbor. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by daughter Marcy Davis and brother Eldrige Waldron.
Services: Monday, Aug. 22, 1 p.m., graveside in Ocean View cemetery, 3127 W. 18th St., Port Angeles. Pastor Jason Thompson of First Church of God will officiate.
Drennan-Ford Funeral Home, Port Angeles, is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials: American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 861, Port Angeles, WA 98362; or Children's Hospital, P.O. Box C-5371, Seattle, WA 98105.
THE REV. GEORGE BOUDET
George Richard Boudet passed away peacefully at his home in Port Angeles, Washington, on August 17, 2005, from cancer.
He was born on January 25, 1945, to Robert Henry Boudet and Mary Alice (Stout) Boudet. He grew up in Murphysboro, Ill.
He accepted the Lord at an early age after a traveling evangelist came to town.
He graduated from Murphysboro High in 1963 and started college the next year, studying architecture and interior design.
Before he could complete his degree, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and was stationed at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. There he met and married
the love of his life, Donna Lee Eichenlaub, on July 17, 1970.
They began their life adventure together and soon moved to Seattle and began their family with the addition of two wonderful sons.
George started as an apprentice at the Frederick & Nelson department store. He eventually went to the University of Washington and received his degree in 1973.
At the Bon Marché store in downtown Seattle, he managed the visual merchandising department, creating window displays and interior designs until 1986.
He and his wife also enjoyed home remodeling and improved six homes in the Northwest.
In the late 1980s, he felt the Lord told him to ``speak to people about what they really needed." This meant quitting his secure job and going to Fuller Seminary at age 40. He never regretted it or looked back.
He earned his Master of Divinity in 1989 and began pastoral work in 1990 in Gig Harbor, Washington, at Peninsula Baptist Church. In 2001, he became pastor at First Baptist Church in Port Angeles, Washington.
He brought to the ministry his love and passion for worship, prayer and the visual arts. He had a way of seeing the very best potential of each person he encountered and encouraged them to deepen their faith journey. He loved to laugh. Mostly he loved the Lord.
George was State President of the Baptist Youth Fellowship in high school, president of the Ministers Council of the American Baptist Churches of the Northwest and president of the Camp Burton (Vashon Island) board.
Survivors include his wife, Donna, of Port Angeles; son Richard of Gig Harbor; son Brian, wife Michelle and precious new grandson Gavin of Tacoma. Also in Port Angeles are Carol and Bill Peterson and family.
In southern Illinois are his mother, Mary, brother Al and wife Trish, and brother Bill.
His father, Robert Boudet, preceded him in death in 2003.
A Celebration of Life will be held at First Baptist Church of Port Angeles on August 25 at 1 p.m. A lunch reception follows. Longtime friend the Rev. David Shimeall Jr. will preside.
Memorials can be made to the Camp Burton Retreat Project, 9326 S.W. Bayview Drive, Vashon, WA 98070-7024.
