Gerda Alberte

Gerda B. Alberte

Gerda Alberte was born in Hamburg, Germany on 07-30-1924.  She was one of three siblings, Herbert Noack and Maria Glaeser, both from Hamburg and preceded her in death. 

She was trained in photography and worked as a photo-lab technician her entire career.  In 1946 she and her husband, Clemenz welcomed the arrival of their son, Gernot.  Losing Clemenz to a fatal cancer just a few years after, she continued her career and her new role as a single mother.  In 1959 Gerda and her son moved to Keflavik, Iceland where she contracted for the position of manager for the photo shop of the U.S. Army base in Keflavik.  Here she met Frank A. Alberte, a career U.S. Navy man, who was destined to become Gerda’s loving and devoted husband for the next 47 years. 

Gerda & Frank Alberte

In 1962 all moved to Old Bridge, N.J. where they celebrated the birth of their son, Frank in 1963.  Gerda relinquished her career with arrival of son, Frank to assume the responsibilities of a loving and devoted wife, mother and homemaker.  The loss of her beloved husband, Frank in March 2009 certainly had a great part in her hastened passing on 11-05-09.  Gerda was an intelligent “common-sense” person, hard-working with a huge capacity for love and humor.  Her honesty and generosity were uncompromised. 
She will be forever loved and missed by her sons, Frank D. Alberte and Gernot Kraft, his wife Dolores and grandson Gernot Kraft, Jr., loving sister-in-law, Lois Bachonski and family in N.J. and many friends and relatives both here and in Germany.

WAYNE DOMINICK

WAYNE A DOMINICK

At the age of 69, Wayne A Dominick passed away peacefully on the evening of October 19th 2009 surrounded by his loving family and friends after succumbing to a long battle with heart disease. Wayne was born May 1st 1940 in Yakima, Washington. As a baby, he was adopted by Henry and Alice Dominick from Aberdeen Washington where he proceeded to grow up. After graduating from Aberdeen High School in 1958,  Wayne enlisted in the US Air Force in 1959 when he was 19 years old and enjoyed the many places in the world the military took him and often, with enjoyment, shared the stories of his experiences. After spending 6 years in the Air force, Wayne found he had a passion for sports, and began to play minor league baseball, until he decided that he enjoyed coaching even more. He went on to coach several little and minor league baseball teams as well as football teams. He undyingly enjoyed car racing, such as NASCAR, especially Sprint car racing, and spent over 12 years of the 80’s and 90’s at Skagit Speedway in the pits, which he referred to as, “the greatest place on earth,“ riding in the wrecker and push trucks. When he couldn’t be in the pits, Wayne would watch from the stands behind turn #4, where he has one day asked for his ashes to be spread. All you needed to do was just mention a sprint car, and you would witness his face light up with pure enjoyment. Also he greatly enjoyed UW husky football, wore their colors proud and often attended games with his  wife and daughter. For a living, Wayne studied to become a contractor and estimator with an asphalt company which is what became his career. He was a lifelong Western Washington resident, residing mostly in and around Skagit County.
Wayne had a passion for life, and tried to live every moment to the fullest. He had an unstoppable sense of humor, and enjoyed making people laugh, all the way to the end, he made sure the people around him had smiles on their faces. He enjoyed sharing the things he learned in life, to hopefully enlighten others. He had a strong passion for music and movies, he loved watching and listening to them on his surround sound, which he thought was one of the neatest things. Wayne enjoyed many things in his life, but mostly, he enjoyed his family, friends and dog, Baron. He loved to spend time, love and laugh with the people who were close to him, and that spirit of his will never be forgotten, but always celebrated.
Wayne is survived by his best friend and love of his life, wife, Barbra J Dominick, Who resides in Kent, Washington. His Daughter, Dawn Dominick who resides in Burlington, Washington. His brother Jack Dominick of Soldotna Alaska. Two step children, Tiffany Meluskey of Naches Washington. Mike and Misty Wilcox from Sheridan Wyoming. And 3 Grandchildren, Mathieu Hatchel, Austin Meluskey and Hayley Wilcox.
The memorial and celebration of Wayne’s life will be held at the home He and wife Barb shared in Kent Washington. Saturday Oct, 24th at 2pm  Address: East Valley Storage 18250 E Valley Hwy Kent, WA, 98032 Please Park in the Oriental Mall parking Next door.

Rose Schnoberger

Rose Schnoberger

Rose Schnoberger, at the age of 84 years, passed on Friday, October 16^th, 2009 at 1:10PM. Her husband Edward Schnoberger, daughter’s Karen Richins and Kathryn Mason were at her side. She spent the last 14 months at Arbor Heights Adult Family where she was lovingly cared for by the owners and their staff. Prior to moving to the AFH Rose spent 7 months at a skilled nursing facility after being diagnosed with Picks Disease. She suffered from Colitis at the time of her death. Ed resides at their home in West Seattle and visited her daily. He fondly calls his wife ‘Rosie’ as do many family members and friends.

Her parents Jorgen Olai Bang Kristiansen and Elisa Hansine Ingebrigtsdatter Oppedal migrated from Norway aboard the Scandinavian America Line steamship Hellig Olav. They arrived in New York on Sept. 18^th, 1906 and moved to Petersburg, Alaska where Rose was born on December 19, 1924. The family settled in Seattle, Washington when she was a teenager. Her brother’s Clarence and John, and sister’s Selma, Mabel and predeceased her.

Ed and Rose met at Highline High School. They married in on December 10^th, 1948 and celebrated their 60^th anniversary last December. They built a house in Skyway, near Renton, WA where they raised their daughters, Karen and Kathy. During her daughter’s school years Rose, an excellent seamstress, made all of their clothes. After her daughters finished high school she went back to work as an executive secretary for an electronics company and stayed there until she retired at the age of 62.

Ed and Rosie built their 2^nd house in 1976 next to Ed’s parent’s home in West Seattle. The house has a wet bar and dance floor in the basement and they hosted many memorable and fun parties. During their retirement years they traveled extensively taking over 40 cruises and numerous trips to Las Vegas and Reno. Rose loved traveling and family gatherings. She was always ready for a laughter filled party surrounded by family and friends.

Rose has three grandchildren. Heather Richins, daughter of Karen Richins. Mark and David Mason, son’s of Kathryn Mason.

A “Celebration of the Life of Rose Schnoberger” will be held on November 14^th. Please contact KarenRichins@yahoo.com for information and post your fond memories of Rose on this website.

Rose and Ed celebrating Christmas Eve December 24th 1967

Clyde Richard Duncan

Clyde Richard Duncan
 

Clyde Richard Duncan

Clyde (Dick) Duncan died 10-14-2009 at a Veterans Hospital in Seattle, WA.  Born March 30, 1927 to Clyde R & Imogene (Highfill) who preceded him in 1983. 
He married Marilyn Strietmatter June 17, 1951.  She died Aug 2003.  He is survived by a son C. Robert & (Patti) Duncan of Avondale, AZ.  A daughter Joy (Gary) Anderson of Marysville, WA.  A sister Jane & (Junior) Bishop of Cuba, IL.  Also 4 grandchildren & 6 great grandchildren. 
Dick graduated from Avon High School and entered the Navy till the end of WWII.  He then attended Bradley University.  Dick & Marilyn owned a jewelry store in Aledo for several years and then moved to Mountain Home, Idaho.
Cremation rites have been accorded.  Ashes will be buried at Industry, IL. at a later date.

Denise Glenda Dewey

Stanwood, Washington:  Denise Glenda Dewey, 56 years old, passed away, Saturday, September 26, 2009, after a 17 year battle with abdominal Liposarcoma cancer.   She was born May 26, 1953 in Spokane, Washington to N. Keith and Ursula (Harlan) Dewey.  She was married to William Gerard, December 27, 2003, Bainbridge Island, Washington.

Denise grew up on Queen Anne Hill in Seattle Washington, attending John Hay Elementary, Worth McClure Jr. High and Queen Anne High Schools.  She later attended Central Washington College and graduated from Eastern Washington University.  Denise worked for the Seattle School District, Bainbridge Island School District and most recently the Arlington School District.  She loved to read, quilt, travel and explore.  Most importantly she had a love for life.

Denise is survived by her husband, William Gerard, Stanwood Washington, daughter, Nadine Nagamatsu, Brooklyn New York, stepdaughter, NaTessa Plum, Lake Stevens,  Washington, stepson, Billy Gerard, Marysville, Washington, two granddaughters, NaKayla  Hampson, Stanwood, Washington and Gabby Gerard , Denmark,  one grandson, Griffin Gerard Denmark, her father N. Keith Dewey, Worley, Idaho,  two sisters, Daylene Ure, St. George, Utah, Dana Bonawitz, Spokane, Washington, her brother David Dewey, Everett, Washington and many cherished nieces and nephews.  Denise is preceded in death by her mother, Ursula E. Dewey.

Memorial Services will be Saturday, October 10, 2009, 3:00PM at Presidents Elementary School, 505 East 3rd Street, Arlington, WA .  In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Evergreen Hospice, Evergreen Healthcare Foundation, 12040 NE 128th St. MS5, Kirkland, WA 98034.

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Mae Evelyn Johnson

Mae Evelyn (Klubberud) Johnson

Mae Evelyn (Klubberud) Johnson, 88, died on Saturday, 9/26/2009, at her residence in Redmond, WA under the care of her family, caregivers and Group Health Hospice.  A gathering of relatives and friends will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, 10/11/2009 at 16304 NE 81st Street, Redmond, WA, following a graveside service for immediate family at the Kirkland City Cemetery, Pastor Diana Bottin presiding.
 
Arrangements are entrusted to Barton’s Funeral Home, Kirkland, WA.

Mae is preceded in death by her siblings, Oddman, Orville, Geneva (Flaa), Walter, Kenny, and Bea (Johnson); and grandson, Michael Johnson.
 
Mae is survived by:  her four children, Jim (Kay)  Johnson (Butte, MT),  Steve (Stephanie) Johnson (Kirkland, WA), Vicki Potter (Woodinville, WA), and Diane (Chris Leen) Johnson (Woodinville, WA); seven grandchildren, Christi Daniels, Kim Johnson and Debbie Rafferty (Jim); Eric Johnson and Amy Johnson (Steve); Dan Potter and Nick Potter (Vicki); six great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews, and close friends.
 
Mae was born on May 21, 1921 in Galchutt, ND, to Ole Anders Klubberud and Emma (Flaa) Klubberud.  She attended the Galchutt public school system and graduated high school from Abercrombie School, at the age of 16.  Mae completed courses in the Business College of the Science School in Breckenridge, MN.   She married Harry Johnson on 1/11/1941, helped manage the Johnsons’ farm in Abercrombie, began raising the three oldest children there, and moved to Washington State in 1953, where the fourth child was born; all were raised in Kirkland, WA.

Mae’s favorite vacation destination was the ocean.  She loved to crochet, read, and do crossword puzzles, but most of all she loved spending time with her family, all of whom love her dearly.  Mae made the best lefse, scramble, Swedish meatballs, and rice mush.  She crocheted beautiful afghans, sweaters and booties for every grandchild and great-grandchild, a beautiful bedspread and blouse for her youngest daughter, and afghans for many friends and family members.  She has been a loving and special grandmother, role model and mentor, especially to her grandchildren, Dan and Nick. 

Mae was an inspiration to all, living her life with grace, and never lost her sense of humor.  She had a daily relationship and influence on her family and will be deeply missed.  Despite her significant vision and hearing problems over the past few years, Mae consistently remained positive and enjoyed life.  Even in her last weeks on earth, she remained calm and at peace, valuing the time spent with her children to the very end.

PSALM 23

 A Psalm of David

The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want.

He makes me lie down in green pastures,

He leads me beside quiet waters, He restores my soul.

He guides me in paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,

I will fear no evil, for You are with me, Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.

You prepare a table for me in the presence of my enemies.

You anoint my head with oil, my cup overflows.

Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life,

and I will dwell in the House of the Lord forever.

Romans 8:31-35, 37-39

 Life Through the Spirit

 What, then, shall we say in reponse to this?  If God is for us, who can be against us?  He who did not spare His own Son, but gave Him up for us all — how will He not also, along with Him, graciously give us all things?  Who will bring any charge against those whom God has chosen?  It is God who justifies.  Who is he that condemns?  Christ Jesus, who died — more than that, who was raised to life — is at the right hand of God and is also interceding for us.  Who shall separate us from the love of Christ?  Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword?  No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.  For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all Creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

 John 14: 1-6

Jesus Comforts His Disciples

Do not let your hearts be troubled.  Trust in God; trust also in Me.  In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you.  I am going there to prepare a place for you.  And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with Me that you also may be where I am.  You know the way to the place where I am going.  Thomas said to Him, “Lord, we don’t know where You are going, so how can we know the way?”  Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life.  No one comes to the Father except through Me.   

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John Wozencraft

John M. “Jack” Wozencraft died peacefully on August 31^st 2009 at his home in Redmond WA. He was born in Dallas TX on September 30^th 1925. Jack was an accomplished scientist, a loving husband, and a dedicated father. He is survived by his wife Fran, their three children John, Colin, and Katie, and two grandchildren.

Jack graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1946 and served in the Army Signal Corps for fourteen years. He later pursued graduate studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he earned his doctoral degree in electrical engineering before joining the faculty. In addition to teaching and research, he authored numerous articles, consulted for the MIT Lincoln Laboratories and the Defense Communications Agency, and was appointed to the President’s Science Advisory Council.  He is most recognized for his work in sequential decoding, which enabled the development of modern strategies used by the Internet, cellular phones, and deep-space transmissions. His 1967 book co-authored with Irwin Jacobs, “Principles of Communication Engineering,” was regarded as the definitive text in communications theory for more than twenty years and remains widely used today.

In 1977 Jack joined the faculty at the Naval Post-Graduate School in Monterey CA to found an interdisciplinary program in Command, Control & Communications.  He retired fully in 1987.  He was awarded emeritus professorships at both MIT and NPS, and in 2006, he was honored with the Alexander Graham Bell Medal by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers in recognition of his pioneering work.

Despite these many accomplishments, Jack invariably claimed that the high point of his life was marrying Frances Trask in 1963 during an eclipse of the sun.  “We entered the church in the dark,” he wrote, “and came out into sparkling sunlight which has stayed with us ever since.”  After his retirement, Jack and Fran moved to Sunriver OR and finally to Redmond WA, where they have enjoyed a warm, welcoming community and the opportunity to be closer to family and grandchildren.

If Jack had a singular passion beyond family and work, it was certainly sailing.  He owned several sailboats over the years, and no doubt his thoughts would take him often to the deep blue ocean.

We know that Jack is now sailing steadily and peacefully on calm waters.

Contributions in memory of Jack may be made either to the Sunriver Christian Fellowship (PMB 18160 Cottonwood Rd, Sunriver, OR 97707) or the Redmond Presbyterian Church (10020 166^th Ave NE, Redmond, WA 98052.)

Walter Higgins

Walter M. Higgins Jr. passed away September 3, 2009 of Pancreatic cancer.  He was born June 27, 1918 in Washington D.C. to Major Walter M and Frances Merydith Higgins. Grew up in Rockville, MD and graduated from Columbia Tech Institute in Architectural Design & Drafting. He joined the U. S. Navy December 8, 1941 and served 4 years at the Office of Naval Intelligence in Washington D.C. In 1949 he moved to the west coast and through the United Methodist Church was involved in the opening and administration of a new retirement facility, Willamette View Manor, in Portland, Oregon.  In 1955 he became the Executive Director of the visionary project to build a retirement community in Southern Oregon.  Rogue Valley Manor, Medford, Oregon opened in 1961.  In 1970 he joined the staff of Wesley Homes, Des Moines, Washington and retired as their Executive Director in 1986.  He and his wife of 66 years, Dorothy Jane Cruickshank, who survives him, have lived in Wesley Homes since 1989.
Walt kept the Des Moines librarians active as a passionate reader, was an avid handyman, boater, Eagle Scout, Rotarian, and member of the American Clan Gregor Society.
His loving and proud family also includes Walter M Higgins III (Jacqueline) Reno NV; Susan Nicol (Scott) Portland OR; Alison Bryant (Stuart Ono) Woodinville WA; Jane Fredricksen (Jim) Mercer Island WA; 9 grandchildren, 9 gr grandchildren. A celebration of his life will be held, Thursday, Sept 10, 2 p.m. at Logan Hall, Wesley Gardens, 815 S. 216th, Des Moines, WA. Memorials may be made to Circle of Concern, Wesley Homes, 815 S. 216th, Des Moines, WA  or Hospice Services, Group Health Foundation, 320 Westlake Av N., Suite100, Seattle, WA  98109.  Visit an online guestbook at www.bartonfuneral.com.

Pamela Klatt

Pamela E. Klatt  passed away at her home in Kenmore, WA on August 31, 2009, after an eighteen month battle with lung cancer.

Pam was born on March 6, 1946 to Robert and Dorothy Klatt, and was goddaughter of Senator Henry M. Jackson.  Spending her childhood in Everett WA, Tillamook OR, and Seattle, she attended Cascade and Shoreline High Schools; Shoreline Community College; and University of Washington, majoring in English literature/sociology.

She married Ron Ehlenberger on March 16, 1995 in the Waipio Valley of Hawaii.

Pam had a diverse professional career.  In her 20’s she booked rock and roll bands and was a  co-owner of Far West Entertainment.  Later she was a product manager for the development of communication equipment for the handicapped and other electronic products.  In her late 30’s Pam changed direction and began working in the field of environmental planning, by 1991 was the head of the Environmental Sciences Division of Harza Northwest.   In 1999, Pam opened the Washington State office of Meridian Management Inc. of Anchorage, AK.  In 2001—she founded Meridian Environmental with her friends and colleagues Eileen McLanahan, and George Gilmore. She remained as President of the company until taking leave at the end of June.  She was a past Northwest Hydroelectric Association board member.

Pam is survived by her husband, Ron Ehlenberger of Kenmore.  Her daughter Kandice Kelly of Seattle.  Her brother Rob Klatt and wife Michelle of Renton and her two sisters, Debra Klatt and Erin Klatt and niece Kayla of Perth, Australia; stepmother Anne Griffiths, also of Perth; son-in-law Mark Enebrad and wife Lynn, grandsons Colby and Conner (who always brought joy to her life) of Buckley.  Goddaughter Stacey Stanford of Everett.

There are many nephews, nieces, and cousins across the country, including Beverly Lasecki of Waukasha WI, Kathleen Hockmuth of Reno NV, Gary Anderson of Arroyo Grande CA, and Jim Klatt of St. Louis MN.

Pam is preceded in death by her brother Ricky Klatt and her mother and father.

A  private celebration of her life with friends and family will be held in early October.

Special thanks to Virginia Mason Clinic for the superior and dignified medical care that helped extend her life and to Providence Hospice of Seattle for the care, support and guidance given to both Pam and her family.

Contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society in her name.

Nobuko Ferree

Nobuko (Ann) Ferree passed away on August 25th after an 8 month battle with cancer at the age of 77.

Born and raised in Yokohama Japan, Ann immigrated to the US when she married MSGT George Ferree in 1957.  As the wife of a military man, she had to learn quickly how to stand on her own two feet because he was often deployed elsewhere.  It was with her strength, stubbornness and pure determination that made it possible for her to succeed in accomplishing anything she put her mind to.

Ann was known as a spunky old lady who found the joy of “working out” in her retirement years.  She even learned how to “swim” at the young age of 74!
There wasn’t a day that she wasn’t attending some sort of exercise class and enjoying the company of her friends at the Columbia Athletic Club.  Her one regret was that she never learned to snow ski. However, she did enjoy the Mariners even when they were losing.

A bright spot during her illness, was to know that President Obama was elected as our 43rd president.  A change in our history that she felt lucky enough to witness!

She is survived by her three children; Larry Ferree, Cammy Budd and Linda Jones as well as three grandchildren; Bailey Metz, Jaclyn Porad and Jacob Porad.

Donald Cella

Donald Eugene “Don” Cella was born July 1, 1927 and died August 21, 2009.  A lifelong Washington State resident, he was born and raised in Seattle, lived at the time of his death and for many years previous in Sammamish/Issaquah, and died in Kirkland. For over 50 years of his life he was the owner and operator of Washington Landscape, and in that role was responsible for landscaping many prominent local properties. He is survived by Marlene, his wife of 45 years, and his daughter Amy.

Fiercely independent, he was proud to be his own boss.  He loved life, his family, nature and beauty in all its forms.  He never held a grudge.

Having served in both the Army Air Corp and Navy during WWII, Don’s remains were interred at Tahoma National Cemetery on August 28, 2009.  He will be missed deeply.  Donations in his name may be sent, in lieu of flowers, to Evergreen Healthcare Foundation (MS-5), Hospice Services, 12040 NE 128th Street, Kirkland, WA, 98034.

William Walker

William C. (Caleb) Walker, III

Bill passed away at home in Redmond, WA on August 21, 2009. He was born on September 16, 1943 at Ft. Benning, GA.

Bill’s family moved to Minnesota in the 1950’s where they found their mutual love of boating on Lake Minnetonka. He built his first sailboat when he was 16, and never lost his passion for sailboats, trading up for bigger and faster ones.

His class graduated early from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point NY in time to sail to Viet Nam in February 1967 (to deliver rice). He sailed around the world 4 ½ times using celestial navigation.

He began his career in the marine insurance industry after returning to shore. He lived in Los Angeles until he joined an insurance company in Seattle. Bill later went into business for himself, managing three companies until the collapse of the Russian economy. He joined Commonwealth Insurance Company in 2002 as Senior V.P. and created the marine insurance division. He retired in 2004, following a debilitating stroke.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara (his soul mate and high school sweetheart), son John W. (Kim) Walker and granddaughters Katelyn and Sarah Walker of Los Angeles, CA and beloved cats Jack and Spike. He was predeceased by his parents William C. Walker, II and Miriam (Mim) Walker.

We would like to thank the members of the Redmond Fire, EMS and Medic One who have consistently provided prompt, compassionate care since September 2004, especially last Friday. We would also like to thank the Redmond Police Department and Chaplain for helping Barbara get through last Friday morning as well, as well as Barbara’s good friends at Physio-Control.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations (checks only) on his behalf to either:

Redmond Aid Car Fund, c/o Debbie Gentry, 8450 161^st Avenue NE, Redmond, WA 98052 (established in the 1980’s for donations to enable the department to purchase specialized EMS equipment to improve delivery of emergency services to our community).

Redmond Firefighters’ Benevolent Fund, P. O. Box 2493, Redmond, WA 98073 (established by the local firefighters’ union to allow donated funds to help them reach out to needy members of our community during some very difficult times that they may be experiencing).

You are invited to a “Celebration of Life” Friday, October 2, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at Lake Forest Park Presbyterian Church, 17440 Brookside Boulevard NE, Lake Forest Park, WA.

Lewis Pappas

Louie was born Dec 2, 1924 to William and Jenny Pappas. He died Aug 16, 2009 in Renton where he was a lifetime resident. He worked as a custom furniture upholsterer. His interests and hobbies were many and included building WWI airplane models, model railroading, puppet making, miniature dollhouse building and woodcarving. He was a PFC in the 401st Bomb Group in England during WWII. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Gus and Ted and sister Mary Paulson. He leaves Vivian, his wife of 62 years; children Vicki (& Norm) Miskin, Steve Pappas, Lora (& Joe) Shannon, Sandy Frank, Linda (& Gary) Stallman and Lonnie Pappas. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren; 17 great-grand children; 1 great-great grandson; his brother Sam; sister Olympia; and 10 nieces and nephews. There will be private interment at Tahoma National Cemetery.

Norman D. Hopper

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ROBERT LONE

ROBERT C. (BOB) LONE
Bob was born at 8:12 PM at St. Luke’s Hospital in Seattle, Washington on October 21, 1940. He passed away at age 68 at 12.50 AM on August 12, 2009 at Evergreen Hospice in Kirkland, Washington after a yearlong battle with cancer.  He was raised in the Seattle area, except for the period of 1948 to 1953 when the family resided in Richland, Washington. After returning to Seattle, his family, along with relatives and friends, became very involved in boating.  Many weekends were spent on the waters of Puget Sound crabbing, clamming and salmon fishing.
Bob graduated from Ballard High School in 1959 and that November he enlisted in the Navy for a four year period. While in the service, he received training in electronics. He was then stationed on the USS Kitty Hawk aircraft carrier where he performed elevator maintenance and related electronic duties.  His duty took him to places such as Brazil, Chile, Peru, The Philippines, Hong Kong and Japan.  Bob returned home from the service in November of 1963.  
After his first niece was born, Bob became known as “Uncle Bob” to all who knew him well for the remainder of his life.   After a brief respite from the service, he worked in the grocery business.  In February of 1967, his career in telephone communications began.  His duties included installation services, acting supervisor of training, supervising course development for Washington and Oregon, and supervising the Test Center in Renton.  He finished his career as a cable foreman.  Bob retired from US West in the spring of 1991 at age 50.
During Bob’s 24-year career with the phone company, he was an avid salmon fisherman.  He spent many weekends fishing at Point No Point Resort in Hansville, Washington.  He would also make numerous trips to Sekiu (on the Strait of Juan de Fuca) fishing with many friends and relatives, including his brother Doug.   In 1973, he became active in the Poggie Club.  This club was established in 1932 and consisted of sports fishermen dedicated to providing charitable services.  During his 25 year tenure with this organization, Bob proudly served two years as President of the Seattle Chapter.
Bob’s marriages did not last. He moved to Point No Point Resort on a full-time basis once he retired in 1991.  He lived there until he was diagnosed with cancer in the late summer of 2008.  Initially he fished almost every day that the weather allowed.  In one year alone, he recorded 270 salmon caught.  Bob ate very little fish, so family and friends were always happy when he had a good outing.  In the mid-1990s, he began expanding his fishing destinations.  There were trips to Tillamook, Oregon and to Cape Muzon near Ketchikan, Alaska.   His favorite trips of all were his annual trek to Sitka, Alaska.  These Sitka trips started in 1995 and continued every year through 2008.   Bob had two lifelong beloved fishing buddies who joined him on most of his fishing excursions throughout the years.  They were Terry Skinner, who preceded him in death in 2008, and his cousin Jim Lone, who survives him.  Bob loved to socialize and made many cherished friends at the “Point” over the years.
Bob’s other passions during retirement were feeding and watching birds from his home, which was a 33’ travel trailer.  He also read and educated himself thoroughly on US History, starting with the discovery of America.  He developed a profound knowledge of this subject and was able to discuss any aspect at a moment’s notice.  He said he had completed reading over 2,000 books relating to this subject alone.  He was particularly interested in all of the US wars and conflicts.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Donald M. Lone and Doris E. Lone.  Uncle Bob is survived by his loving family; brother Doug and sister-in-law Adele; his adored nieces; Lori, Lisa, & Kristina; two great-nieces, Nicole and Natalie; two great-nephews, Daniel and Connor, and three cousins.  His extended family and many friends will also miss him greatly.  Bob chose to be cremated with his ashes to be spread on the waters at Point No Point.  The family wishes to thank the staffs at Cascade Cancer Center, Aegis Assisted Living and Evergreen Hospice for their compassion and loving care during the final stages of his life.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bob’s name to Evergreen Hospice, 12822 – 124th Lane NE, Kirkland, WA  98034, where a Memorial will be held on August 27, 2009 at 2:00 PM.  Please post your memories of Bob on this website. Thank you.