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HELEN PINGREE
Helen Virginia Cantrell Ferguson Pingree, 75, born Sept. 17, 1928, in Billings, MT to J.M. and Gertrude Cantrell, the only daughter amid six loving brothers. She grew up and attended schools in Billings, and graduated in 1946 from Billings Senior High. She attended Linfield College for two years, then took a job in the music department at the University of Montana in Missoula.
Helen met Harold Ferguson in high school, and on Nov. 11, 1950, they were death of Harold.
After her husband's married in 1969, in Seattle, and the family moved to Redmond to begin a new era. In the late 1980's, the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease began to appear. Bill and son Steve cared for Helen with amazing patience and love for as long as they were able. Bill then researched and found the best possible home for her, and that was Josephine Sunset Home in Stanwood.
Helen loved spring, flowers and Christmas. Her smile lit up every room. Even after she was no longer able to recognize people, we all felt a visit was a success when she smiled. Helen always expected the best from people and usually got it. She was extremely proud of all her children for accomplishments large and small.
We will all miss her. It helps to know that she is in a place where her mind is whole and she can recognize those who love her. The family is very grateful to all the staff at Josephine Sunset Home who cared for our mother. Each one always showed her kindness and genuine caring. We appreciate and thank you all.
Memorial donations may be made to Josephine Sunset Home, Stanwood, your local Alzheimer's organization, or the charity of your choice. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.
NILA P. VARGAS
Nila Vargas born in San Luis Potosi, Mexico Nov. 12, 1932, to Delfino and Modesta Peralez. Nila has lived in Snohomish County since 1958. Her parents and daughter, Emma Vargas Candia, preceded her in entered into rest Wed., Dec. 31, 2003 in Sacramento, CA, after surrendering to his battle with heart failure.
Bob was death by his parents, George and Olga Hancock; brothers, Frank "Bud" Hancock and George Hancock; and sister, Alice June Espe.
He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; three sons, Terry, Bob and Marty and their wives of the greater Sacramento area; sister, Carol Berring of Lynden, WA; 10 grandchildren, one great-grandchild; and many nieces and nephews. He will be missed by everyone who knew him. Funeral services were held Wed., Jan. 7, at Sunset Lawn Chapel of the Chimes, Sacramento. Burial followed at Sunset Lawn Memorial Park.
BERNARD R. FRIZZLE
Bernard "Bernie" R. Frizzle, 63, of Stanwood, born Jan. 5, 1940, in Port Huron, MI, the son of Ralph and Alice Frizzle. He served with the Army National Guard in Michigan from September 1960 to June 1961 and spent most of his life working as a contractor in the construction of mobile homes.
Bernie is survived by his wife, Suzanne, of Stanwood; two sons, Randy Frizzle of Seattle, and Patrick Frizzle of Colorado Springs, CO; a daughter, Avette Avery of Seattle; two brothers, Chuck Frizzle and his wife, Nancy, of Riverside, CA, and David Frizzle and his wife, Mary of Orange, CA; two sisters, Karen Dowling of Arvada, CO, and Nancy Behaylo and her husband,
Jerry of Rochester Hills, MI; and two grandsons, Michael Frizzle of Murray, IA, and Cory Parker of Everett. Mass of Christian burial was held at 11 a.m., Wed., Dec. 31, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Anacortes with Cemetery in Anacortes. Arrangements in the care of Evans Funeral Chapel, Anacortes.
WILLIAM T. GRIMM
William Thomas Grimm, 87, of Arlington, eldest son of pioneers William G. and Dora Grimm, born Oct. 5, 1916, at home. He was a wonderful father to son Thomas W. and wife Cheryl Grimm, grandfather of Hillary and Jessica Grimm. He also leaves behind brothers, George (wife Vi) and John (wife Betty Jane); sisters, Betty Keller (husband Lou), Martha Young, and Dorothy Carroll (husband George); and many nieces, nephews and friends.
He was preceded in passed away peacefully at home from breast cancer and liver cancer Sat., Dec. 27, 2003. Yvonne was passed away at her home Dec. 27, 2003, surrounded by her loved ones, after a lengthy illness, to be with the Lord in Heaven with peace and dignity. She was passed away Dec. 31, 2003, in Bellingham, WA. At her request no services will be held. Dorothy was Cemetery, Sedro Woolley, WA. Arrangements by Jerns Funeral Chapel and Onsite Crematorium.
ESTHER F. VICE
Esther F. Vice, 94, Born June 1, 1909, in Garrett, IN to Coney and Maude Clark, Esther was next to the oldest of seven children. She attended school in Garrett, and graduated from Terre Haute Normal School with her teaching credential. She taught for several years in a one-room country school north of Garrett. Esther died in 1953.
Esther was a devoted wife and mother, teaching her three children how to live and be strong in difficult times. In 1949, she attended Central Washington State University in Ellensburg, updating her teaching certificate. She taught in the Sunnyside schools until 1969, when she moved to Edmonds to teach and be near her family. Upon her retirement from teaching, Esther kept active. She hiked, took German classes, learned to swim, and became a proficient ballroom dancer with the Fred Astaire Studio. In 2000, Esther moved to the Warm Beach Senior Community in Stanwood, where she made many friends. The staff and volunteers at Warm Beach made her last years happy ones. She appreciated the loving, competent care they gave to her daily. She was a long-time member of the Sunnyside Neighborhood Church and the Lynnwood Assembly of God, and was a member of the Sno-King Retired Teachers Association.
Esther is survived by her two daughters, Wilma and husband John Smith, and Cynthia (Cyd) and husband Chi-Dooh (Skip) Li; eight grandchildren, April MacDonald and Thomas Vice, Timothy and Antony Smith, Brian Huotari, Peter, Joseph and Kara Li; 12 great-grandchildren: Joshua, Tawnie and Allie Sailsbery, Jon MacDonald, Jacob, Joel and Tavia Vice; Charlotte and Christopher Smith, Chandler Huotari, Ella and Cleo Li; one sister, Floride Jean Sonnenberg; and numerous nieces and nephews in Washington, Texas, California, and Indiana. She was preceded in died at home in Mount Vernon Mon., April 19, 2004.
He was married Naomi Adams in 1959 in Billings, Montana. After he completed his education, they moved to the Skagit Valley area to raise their three boys.
During his years with the Stanwood/Camano School District, he was president and chief negotiator for the Stanwood Education Association, as well as the main architect of the Stanwood teachers' collective bargaining agreement. He also began and directed the driver’s education program.
After his retirement, from Stanwood/Camano School District in 1998, he enjoyed a second career, helping his son Gary at Holboy's Automotive Service. He was an avid reader and writer, poet, sailor, hiker, and kayaker, but his greatest joys were being husband to Naomi, father to his boys, and Poppy to his six wonderful grandchildren.
Survivors are his wife, Naomi of 44 years; his three sons and their wives, David and Sandy, Phil and LeAnne, Gary and Connie; and his grandchildren, Ayla, Emily, Wes, Adam, Abbigail, and Gabrielle, all of Skagit Valley; and his sisters, Audrey Munkres, Vernal Allen, Leo Clark, Shirley Linke and Marian Burge.
He was preceded in passed away peacefully in his sleep at home in Bellingham April 16, 2004. Jim was death by his father, Roy Sundsby. Survivors include his mother, Alvina Sundsby of Camano Island; sisters, Vicki Wyant (Victor) of Camano Island, Mary Pasay (Steve) of Denison, TX, and Diane Ritchey (Bill) of Edmonds; nieces, Katie Johnson of Denison, TX, Kaara Baca (Brent) of Denison, TX, nephew Ray Wyant of Worcester, MA., and a large extended family.
