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LESLIE A. IRELAND
Leslie "Pat" A. Ireland, 87, of Federal Way, WA, passed peacefully from a chronic illness, May 16, 2004 in Auburn, WA. He was death by, Eloise, his wife of 28 years in 1981; by, Adeline, his wife of nine years in 1998; his sister, Marjorie Ella Bragg; and his brothers, John and Dan Holmes. Pat is survived by his only daughter, Leslie R. Ireland of Federal Way; his brother, David Holmes of Dublin, OH; and sister, Betty Mae Smith of Sechelt, B.C., Canada.

A graveside service was held Mon., May 24, at Floral Hills born Sept. 27, 1994, in Arlington, died at home on Camano Island May 14, 2004, on this date, their 38th wedding anniversary. He is lamented by his loving wife Esther. Survivors also include his mother, Lucille Roth; two daughters, Darlaina lmmer Dame and Charmaine Immer; two sons Ron Immer of Hawaii, and Chris and Tammy Immer of Machias, WA; two sisters, Patsy and Don Anderson of Amery, WI, and Yoland and Larry Urquehart of La Ronge, Saskatchewan; grandchildren, Ron II and Katrina Immer, Austin Dame, Eric and Emily Immer; and many nieces and nephews, who will all miss him.

He was Cemetery May 19, at 1 p.m. A celebration of Harry's life for friends and family will follow the service at the Immer residence, at 1349 S. West Camano Drive on Camano Island. He will be sorely missed by family and friends. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the charity of your choice. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.

EUGENE C. NELSON
Eugene Clements Nelson (Gene) was died at age 86 at Josephine Sunset Home in Stanwood, May 13, 2004, having moved there May 1.

His parents owned Nelson Laundry, an early-day commercial laundry in Seattle. Gene attended Seward Grade School and Broadway High School (Class of 1936). Gene helped support the family during his teen years delivering telegrams in downtown Seattle after his family lost their business during the Depression. His first adult job was the manufacture of artificial limbs and braces at Lundberg Co. in Seattle.

Gene died. In 1944 Gene funeral service. However, his family extends an invitation to family and friends to an open house in honor of Gene's life between 1 and 4 p.m., Thurs., May 20, at the A-frame meeting house in Camaloch. Turn east on McElroy Rd. off East Camano Dr. (next to Camaloch Golf Course) and drive through the gate. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice or to Camano Senior & Community Center Building Fund, 606 Arrowhead Road, Camano Island, 98282. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.

LAWRENCE OTTERSON
Lawrence (Larry) Ronald Otterson, lost his courageous fight with cancer and Born May 21, 1937, in Stanwood, graduated from Twin City High School, where he was active in all sports and was all state for two years in basketball. He joined the Navy while just a junior in high school, doing training during the summer months. He went to serve his country after high school as a member of the Navy Seebe's, of which he was very proud and shared many stories with his family and friends about his times in Adak, Alaska and Okinawa. He passed away in 2001.

Larry was a painter for 40 years and operated his own business, Otterson Painting, with his partner and son, Jr. After retiring, Larry continued Judy's Avon business and loved being with people. He loved to travel, attend school functions and sporting events, fishing, hunting and bowling. He had four perfect 300 games and was inducted into the Bowler's Hall of Fame in 2003. He was a member of the Mt. Vernon Elks and Stanwood Eagles 3041 for many years, and a lifetime member of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Stanwood.

Larry death by his father and mother, Hans and Rose Otterson; brother, LeRoy Otterson; and sister, Gladys Strand. Larry is survived by his wife Pam at the family home; son, Lawrence Jr., Camano Island; daughter Sherrie and husband Roderick Cadman of Sedro-Woolley; stepdaughter, Melody and husband Pat Cottrell, Stanwood; stepson, Jeff Hafner, Mt. Vernon; grandchildren, Hans Perrin, Jens Perrin; adopted grandchildren, Danielle Fure, Dayna Fure, Darren Redford, Destiny Redford, Derek Hafner and Tia Hafner; sister, Ruby Vaughn and husband, Robert, and their two sons, Kevin and Mike of Kansas; nephew, Ed Strand and wife, Mary, and children, of Arlington; brother-in-law, Jim Creighton of Seattle; along with a multitude of friends who will miss him and cherish their memories of him forever. A memorial service will be held May 22, at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church in Stanwood at 11 a.m., with a fellowship time to follow. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.

MICHAEL E. BARTEE
Michael Erik Bartee, age 25, has born on Dec. 14, 1978 in Douglas, WY to Robert and Diane (Hicks) Bartee. He lived in Wyoming for a few years before beginning school, and then in Humboldt County in Northern California, Anchorage and Eagle River, AK, and Marysville.

During his high school years, he lived in Gresham, OR with his uncle Terry Bartee's family. Michael packed a great deal of life into his 25 years. He traveled the world, enjoyed camping and fishing, arts and crafts (especially beadwork), and playing drums and the didgeridoo..He worked as a carpenter in the building trades.

He constantly talked about the things he wanted to do and places he wanted to see, and more often than not he would then head out on his next adventure. Michael was an outdoorsman in the truest sense of the word, but was also very comfortable in the "urban jungle, " and considered Portland, OR a big playground. He will be remembered for his free spirit, zest for life, and undeniable charm, and will be greatly missed by his many friends and family, and also by the Rainbow Family community, to whom he was known as "Twitch."

Michael is survived by his parents, Robert Bartee of Scottsdale, AZ and Diane Saia of Grand Junction, CO; his son Damien Roberts of Lake Stevens; a brother Jonathan Bartee of Port Townsend; a sister Dawnielle Saia of Stanwood; his grandmother Betty Frost of Anchorage, AK; stepfather Dave Saia of Stanwood; uncles and aunts: Bill and Judy Bartee and children Nat and Rebecca of Anchorage, AK, Mary Lou Foster and son Nick of Scottsdale, AZ, Nancy and Dave Allinger and children Patrick and Tara of Coeur d'Alene, ID, Terry and Carol Bartee and children Mandy, Jake and Trevor of Gresham, OR, Tom and Michelle Bartee and children Brenda and Bryan of Mad River, CA, Ron Hicks and children Tracy and Brian of Buckeye, AZ, Karen and Doug Walton and children Eli, Sarah, and Brandy of Grand Junction, CO, Pam Smith and children Melissa and Dale of Grand Junction, CO, Susie and Jerry McNutty and children Kim and Samantha of Douglas, WY, Mike and Mary Hicks and children Joshua and Tanya of Casper, WY, Barbara Banks and son Andy of South Dakota, and Margaret and Doug Gamble of Grand Junction, CO; stepbrother Jason Saia; nephews, Daniel and Chase Saia of Marysville; and by his girlfriend Angie Whitehead of Tillamook, OR. Memorial services in various cities will take place in the near future. Arrangements are under the care of Waud's Funeral Home, Tillamook.

JAMES BOYCE
Jim of Olympia, WA born Nov. 8, 1924 to George and Alah Boyce of Stanwood. He attended grade school and graduated from Lincoln High School in East Stanwood. During W.W.II., he served in the U.S. Army overseas. After the war, he worked for Shell Oil Co. in Anacortes, where he retired from.

His first wife, Georgie, who preceded him in born March 25, 1919 in Plentywood, MT, where he lived with his parents Thora and Charles and his sister Gwen. He completed his Master's in Education at the University of Montana.

Roger passed away May 4, 2004, at his home on Camano Island.

Dick, 77, was married Kathryn Dezellem in 1948. He was a devoted family man and built many heirloom pieces of furniture for his family. Dick also filled many hours in front of his computer, keeping in touch with distant family members, cataloguing a lifetime of photographs and building calendars.

He was preceded in born June 21, 1919 in Stamford, NE. She married Earl W. Snell and they had four children, Earlene, LaDonna, Karen and Vernon Ray.

Her husband Earl and daughter Earlene preceded her in death, and also a son-in-law Billy J. Ayers and grandson, Michael. She is survived by a daughter, LaDonna and Tom Nickels of Camano Island; daughter Karen Ayers of Memphis, TN; son Vernon Snell of California; one sister Cleo Porter of Alma, NE; 10 grandchildren, 15 great-grand-children and one great-great-grandchild.

She was a member of DAV and Rebecca’s of Camano Island. There will be a memorial service Thurs., May 13, 2 p.m. at Josephine Sunset Home, Stanwood.

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