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KENNETH M. POMAJEVICH
9-30-42 to 2-26-04
Something very special
Which I cannot define,
Happened to me one day
When your life touched mine.
My world grew brighter
Never the same to be.
God met my deepest need
When your life touched me.
Dear Ken, that memory clings
Because our paths still cross
Our souls are touching.
Love always, Kaye
INGA STRANDIN
Inga Margit Gunvor (Andre'n) Strandin was died Jan. 27, 2005 at age 95. married Karl Gustav Birger Strandin in 1928 in Sweden. They came to Seattle on their honeymoon to start a new life. Margit and Karl had three children, Lillian (Lee) Noren, Karl Ronald ]Strandin and Karla Margit Lassen. Karl married Jonas Strandin in 1944, and had a daughter, Vickie Marie Bech in 1947. Margit and Gunnar were active in The Faith Lutheran Church, the Swedish Club and very active in the Swedish Cultural Society in Seattle.
Margit sang with the Swedish Women's Chorus. Margit was a school secretary at Nathan Eckstein Junior High, and Gunnar served as Swedish Chancellor and then Swedish Vice Consul. Margit and Gunnar retired to Camano Island in 1970 and became charter members of the Camano Country Club. They attended Camano Chapel, were members of Camano Yacht Club, and she was a member of Fireflies. Margit enjoyed playing her piano, singing, gardening, and had an artistic flair. She was a fabulous cook and hostess, strong in the Swedish heritage and tradition, especially at Christmastime. Margit was preceded in passed away peacefully with his family around him on Feb. 4, 2005, due to complications of Parkinson's disease. Clarence was married in 1951, and settled in Edmonds, where they raised a family and spent the majority of their 54 years of marriage together. They returned to Evelyn's hometown of Stanwood for the last 10 years of their lives.
Clarence selflessly cared for his wife, Evelyn, who had MS, for over 20 years, and in spite of great physical obstacles, they fulfilled their dream of traveling, which included several memorable cruises and motor homing around the country.
The family is truly grateful to the skilled and caring staff of Josephine Sunset Home and also to private caregivers, especially Norma Wright and Kim O'Leary, for improving the quality of their lives and making their last years as special as they could be.
Evelyn Cemetery in Stanwood, and a reception at their daughter and son-in-law's home in Stanwood.
If you choose to make a memorial gift, the family suggests the Hope Heart Institute, the Parkinson's Foundation, or the charity of your choice. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood.
EVELYN S. BJORLING
Evelyn Stevenson Bjorling, 73, born Sept. 24, 1931, in Mount Vernon. She attended Stanwood schools and grew up on the family farm. Evelyn worked as a telephone operator and a grocery checker for many years before MS forced her to retire.
Evelyn was 15 when she met the love of her life, Clarence, who was 17. They were passed away six days prior to Evelyn on Feb. 4. Their family believes that they are once again dancing together. She is survived, by her daughter, Karen, husband Mike and their children, Erik and Steven of Stanwood; her son, Steve, wife Denise and their daughter and son-in-law, Megan and Brian Brandes, of Lynnwood; and her brother, Bill Stevenson and wife Lois of Mesa, AZ. Evelyn's love and devotion to her family is an inspiration to all who knew her.
Services to honor Clarence and Evelyn's lives are at 11 a.m., Tues., Feb. 15, at Gilbertson Funeral Home, followed by burial services at Anderson passed away on Feb. 8, 2005, peacefully with her twin daughters, age 16, and her 24-year-old son, sister and mother by her side. A memorial was held Sun., Feb. 13, at 1 p.m. at the Camano Senior & Community Center, 606 Arrowhead Rd., Camano Island. Remembrances may be made to Skagit Hospice Services, or Camano Senior & Community Center.
JOHN SCHMIDT
John Schmidt born March 26, 1907, in South St. Paul, Minnesota. He attended South St. Paul High School and was the only one of eight brothers and sisters to graduate from high school. His five older brothers and sisters were born
John passed away in 1984. John's church was very important to him, and he was a part of the church staff and a very active member, until he moved to the Home Place Care Center in Burlington. John was preceded in passed away unexpectedly as a result of a motor vehicle accident Feb. 5, 2005, between Conway and Stanwood. Denver was born May 13, 1929, in Corona, CA to Swiss passed away Feb. 2, 2005, in Mount Vernon. Joe moved to Stanwood, in 1933. He graduated from Twin City High School as class salutatorian in 1948. Joe graduated from Washington State College with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agriculture. He participated in Air Force ROTC and was commissioned Second Lieutenant in the Air Force Reserve.
Joe was called to active duty in July of 1952, and was stationed at Norton Air Force Base in San Bernadino, CA. He shipped out to Korea in January of 1953. He served 12 months as a personnel officer at Kimpo Air Base, north of Seoul. He was discharged in January of 1954.
Joe farmed with his father in Stanwood until 1956. In 1956, he went to work for Stokely Van Camp as a fieldman in the LaConner area. He worked there until 1962. After a brief stint in the fertilizer and chemical business, he went to work at National Frozen Foods Corp. in 1965, as field manager of the Burlington Plant. In 1972 he was appointed general manager and served in that capacity until retirement in 1991.
Joe was a member of the Skagit Golf and Country Club, Frank H. Hancock Post #92, The American Legion and the Swiss Sportsman Club of Tacoma. Love of his family, golf, travel and his Swiss heritage were important to Joe. His ancestors on both his father’s and mother's side trace their heritage to the patron saint of Switzerland, St. Nikolaus von Flue. His uncle Ludwig was president of Switzerland twice. He visited his family many times in Switzerland.
His grandchildren were a big part of Joe's life, from watching his grandson's baseball, basketball and football games to slug hunting or playing golf with plastic clubs with his granddaughters when they were small. He was so very proud of all of his grandchildren and their accomplishments; he loved every minute spent with them. He was also proud of his granddaughters at WSU. He was looking forward to his first great-grandchild this summer.
As far as golf was concerned, it didn't matter how far you hit the ball or what your score was. What mattered most was who was on first, closest to the pin or in the hole first. Then it was ship, captain and crew in the clubhouse. Wednesdays were a wonderful day for Joe and his golfing friends.
Retirement wasn't as easy for Joe as it was for some retired people. He had to get up very early, get the mail, go to the office and make coffee, and feed the fish. Oh, the trudgery of retirement!
Joe is survived by his wife, Charlotte at the family home in Burlington; daughter, Sue (Dick) Lankow of Olympia; son, Greg of Mount Vernon, Jeff (Milly) Bishop of Bow; daughter, Tami Bishop of Bow and fiancé, Stan Olson of Mount Vernon; son, Scott of La Conner; grandchildren, Bryan and Andrew Lankow of Olympia, Kristen Pierson of Pullman, Katie Pierson of Bow, Becky and Brandon Henning of Bellingham, and Stephanie Barnett of Pullman; his brother, Paul (Meg) Von Moos of Stanwood; sister, Rosemary (Dave) Edwards of Mill Creek; brother-in-law, Gerry Campbell of Des Moines; brother, Walt Von Moos and friend, Diane Brindel of Seattle; sister, Gert (Don) Cunningham of Vashon Island; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and family, both here and in Switzerland.
He was preceded in Cemetery and a reception at St. Cecelia's Catholic Church.
Memorials may be made to Washington State University General Scholarship Fund, PO Box 641927, Pullman, WA 99164-1927 or Skagit Valley Hospital Foundation, 214 5. 12th St., Mount Vernon, WA 98273. Arrangements are under the care of Hawthorne Funeral Home, Mount Vernon.
HAYDEN K. SHANER
Hayden Karl Shaner was passed away Jan. 28, 2005. Two daughters, three grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, four stepdaughters and a stepgrandson survive him, as well as his beloved canine companion "Sammi."
Hayden was a professional jazz bassist, dedicated to music at night and golf during the day. From the time he was 20 years old, he toured with the "big bands" and in Seattle's "clubs of distinction" until 1964. He then founded the first independent plant maintenance company in the state of Washington.
He was also proud to be one of the oldest Eagle Scouts in America. Hayden loved his life in Anaheim and Camano Island, with days full of beloved family and friends, music, golf and crabbing. Sat., March 5, beginning around 2 p.m., we invite you to gather together in Hayden's honor at his Camano home (28 W. North Camano Dr.) for music, memories, laughter and the scattering of his ashes. This will be a day of remembrance, blessed by God...a day to remember past times and move on.
