Archive for March, 2009
FRANK A. ABERTE
FRANK A. ABERTE
Born to Louis and Frances Alberte on June 17, 1935 in Brooklyn, New York. Passed on March 20, 2009 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Frank served in the U.S. Navy as commissary man from 1953 retired in 1972 as Chief Petty Officer. He served all over the globe including Keflavik, Iceland where he met his loving wife Gerda. The two married September 23, 1962. After his service in the Navy Frank worked for the Washington State Department of Corrections as food service manager from 1972 until his retirement in 1991. Following his retirement from Department of Corrections, Frank worked for food service at children’s hospital for 5 years. Before the conclusion of a lengthy career Frank was regarded by all who knew him to be funny, intelligent and extremely kind and generous. He is survived by his wife Gerda, sons Frank D. Alberte and Gernot Kraft, devoted sister Lois Bachonski and her husband Eddy of Old Bridge, New Jersey. Grandson Gernot Kraft, Jr., two nephews Stan Bachonski and Jesse Bachonski, two grand nieces Brooke and Gianna Bachonski and countless friends. Private family services will be held at a later date. Memorial donations maybe made to VFW.
Robert Alton Turple
Robert Alton Turple
Bob was born May 29, 1933 in Snoqualmie Falls, Washington to Ransford and Helen Tu7rple. He passed away on March 15, 2009 after a 2 year battle with cancer. He graduated from Lake Washington High School in 1951 and attended Washington State University, earning a degree in Civil Engineering in 1955. He completed advanced engineering studies at the university of Washington and graduated from the Engineer Officers Basic Course at Ft. Belvior, VA in 1957.
He entered the US Army as a 2nd Lieutenant and proudly served his country in Vietnam. After his Army discharge he joined the US Corps of Engineers retiring after 40 years. During this time he traveled extensively for the Corps, working in such countries as Saudi Arabia, the Philippines, Western Europe and the United States. He always returned to Redmond Washington after a project was completed; before heading off to a new adventure. During his working years he learned to fly and earned a private pilot’s license.
In retirement he enjoyed growing crops on his land in Redmond and raising trees for forestry planting.
He leaves a brother, Ellsworth (Patricia); sister, Irene Dooley (Jim) and numerous nephews and nieces. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, March 26, 2009
At 11:00am at St Jude Catholic Church in Redmond. Interment will be at Cedar Lawns Cemetery in Redmond.
His independent demeanor will be missed.
Rodena Whitaker – March 15, 2009
Rodena Whitaker
July 10, 1943 – March 15, 2009
In her own words…
Each of you knows how much I have loved gardening through the years. You also know the joy I found in watching my flowers bloom and seeing birds and other animals enter my gardens. I love flowers best when they are growing and blooming not in man made arrangements. In the future I ask that when you see a garden, a flower, a bird or other wild animal which catches your eye please remember a good time we have shared. I will treasure always all the good times and memories we have shared. Bert and the girls will see my flowers bloom each year as our extensive rhodie and azalea collection which surround our home usher in spring and summer.
I remember each of you fondly as I enjoy each day to the fullest. I ponder with curiosity the events to unfold during these times of historic changes in our country and the technology of the future. I feel the love and support of my family and friends of many years. I hope you will continue to give Bert and the girls the same in years to come.
MS has touched my life and other family members of Bert’s and my generation. By nature of the disease our daughters and grandchildren and extended family generations to come could face this life changing condition. If you feel you must do something following my death please consider a donation to the MS society to help find a cure for MS. Such a donation could be the one that saves one of our loved ones from an MS diagnosis and battle.
I enjoyed each moment I had with a joyful heart. We laugh often here. Remember the good things, enjoy the little joys of life. I am at peace and savored each moment.
Fondly,
Rodena
Helen Eleanor Kronblad – February 27, 2009
Helen Eleanor Kronblad was born August 23, 1908 in Coeur’d Alene, Idaho. She graduated from Coeur’d Alene High School in 1926. In 1929 she graduated from St. Luke’s Hospital School of Nursing in Spokane Washington. This was followed by private duty nursing in Spokane and general duty nursing at the Wardner Hospital in Kellogg, Idaho.
Helen Eleanor Kronblad entered the University School of nursing in 1932 and graduated in 1935 as a member of Sigma Epsilon, and allied medical honorary for women.
She became a member of the Seattle Health Department in 1935 and retired February 1, 1970. Her assignments in the Health Department included public health nurse in the Well Child Clinic, first supervisor of the South Office, Supervisor in the West Seattle Office, public health nurse at Lee House for Senior Citizens, public health nurse in the Central District and in the Tuberculosis clinic.
She was the first public health nurse hired by the Health Department who had a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing, others at that time had public health certificates only. She was one of the nurses who helped to establish civil service for nurses employed by the city.
During World War II she served with the Army Nurse Corps and attained the rank of 1st Lieutenant. She was assigned to Sea Duty and made nine trips in the Pacific and ten trips to Europe. Her last army assignment was that of Chief Nurse on the Alexander M. Patch, sailing out of New York to Bremerhaven, Germany. Most of her Army career was in the Army Occupation.
During her life she traveled extensively visiting 59 countries throughout the world.
Helen Eleanor Kronblad was a member of the American Nurses’ Association and the American Association of University Women.
In retirement, she returned to the University of Washington and earned second bachelor’s degree, this time in English Literature.
As a member of the Army Reserves, she was retired the Honorary Army Reserve.
Jon Andrew Bjorklund
Our beloved Husband, Father, and Grandfather, Jon Andrew Bjorklund went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 4th, 2009.
Jon, or “Andy” as many who knew him, was born in Milwaukee Wisconsin on November 28, 1938. He was adopted by the most loving mother and father from the Cradle Society in Evanston, Ill. Marion and Edward Bjorklund took him to his new home in St. Paul, Minnesota at the age of 10 weeks, and then moved to Seattle in the early 1940s.
Andy attended Cleveland High School, class of 1957. He spent two years at Whitman College in pre-med, then transferred to University of Washington and graduated from the school of Pharmacy in 1963. He worked for Fred Meyer Pharmacy for 34 years before suffering a heart attack in 1993 and retiring from the company.
Andy and Wilma were married in June of 1962. They had two daughters, Heidi Lynn and Erika Alice. Heidi was Andy’s “little miss sunbeam” and Erika was his “missionary daughter” and both girls he adored. He is survived by his wife Wilma, Heidi and Erika, and 4 grandchildren; Crystal Alice (21), Kimberly Nicole (l9), Katie Rose (16), and Justin Andrew who is 13. He is also survived by Pat Hellekson his sister-in-law, his brother-in-law Terry Hellekson, his niece Nicole Owen and her twin daughters, Angelique and Victoria. Andy had two sons-in-law. Robert C. Hanscom III and Waylonn Leon Hollis. Rob was always so helpful and mindful of Andy’s needs and brought such joy to him, watching sports or going on road trips as a family was such special times for him. He didn’t meet his second son-in-law until recently, but enjoyed many long phone conversations with him. He is a wonderful addition to our family.
Andy and Wilma were able to travel the United States as he loved to drive long distances at a moments notice. They took many trips to see their youngest daughter who attended school in Louisiana, as well as taking his 2 oldest granddaughters on spontaneous trips to the Oregon beaches, California and anywhere he could take a nice long drive.
Andy’s first love was the Lord Jesus Christ. He truly loved the Lord with all his heart and soul. God gave him the ministry of Apologetics. He so enjoyed sharing Jesus with others, especially children. Andy had a sweet and gentle spirit as a Christian, but never lost the twinkle in his eye when it came to teasing. He was so adored for his loving, funny ways. He can never be replaced.
His other hobbies were hunting, fishing, skeet & trap shooting, ham radio (KC7KD), CB radio (“Pistol Pete“), gardening and football. He belonged to many clubs including; Ducks Unlimited, Armature Trap Association, Paine Filed Gun Club, and The Rhododendron Society. His favorite pastime, however, was studying God’s Word. In his last few years, Wilma and his dear friend Gary Scott read the Bible to him, as he could no longer attend church services outside of the home. He found such comfort in all of God’s Word and was always amazed at how much more he could learn as God revealed to him the things he wanted Andy to know.
Due to his health, the past five years Andy had to spend most of his time in bed at home where Wilma and his care giver, Kimithy McManus and several other wonderful caregivers were able to try and give him the quality of life that he so deserved. He was truly blessed by the love of friends, neighbors, family and Group Health Palliative Care medical staff who made it possible for our family to have him with us for so many years. Andy passed away at Evergreen Hospice, in the care of wonderful nurses, doctors, aids and in the company of his family as he took his last breath here on earth.
A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday March 14th, 10:00am at the Sahalee Golf & Country Club. The address is: 21200 NE Sahalee Country Club Drive, Sammamish WA 98074. The club requests no blue jeans, please.
Ronald Lippincott – February 27, 2009
Ronald (Jim) Lippincott
1930-2009
Jim was born in Seattle on June 3, 1930 and passed away with his loving family by his side. On February 27, 2009 he suddenly ended his battle with cancer. Jim was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.
Jim attended Ballard High School and grew up in the Ballard area where he met his wife of over 50 years. He served in the US Marine Corps. during the Korean War. Jim raised his family in Edmonds and upon retirement moved to Snohomish.
Jim enjoyed his family, the outdoors, his home and yard. Jim was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather and will be deeply missed and always loved.
