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RICHARD KATZENBERGER
Richard S. Katzenberger was-died of a heart attack Feb. 4, 2005 at home on Camano Island surrounded by his loving family, after a long, courageous, hard-fought battle with pulmonary fibrosis.
Richard was the son of Raymond S. and Bessie McBride Katzenberger. His father spent 16 years in the U.S. Navy. Richard and his younger brother Herb, grew up travelling the world with their father and mother -- from Dutch Harbor, AK, through San Diego, to the Philippines, before his father retired to Camano Island in 1934.
Richard followed in his father's footsteps and enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1940, serving as a fleet radioman. On March 2, 1942, Richard married for almost 63 years; his three daughters, Maribeth Bryant, Kathryn Hall (and husband, Doug Hall), and Monica Woods; seven grandchildren (two of whom now serve their country in a similar manner), and nine great-grandchildren.
He is greatly loved and will be sorely missed by family and friends. A memorial will be held for him Sat., Feb. 12, 11 a.m. at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Stanwood. In lieu of flowers, make a donation in his name to either the Stanwood/Camano Food Bank, or to the charity of your choice.
CLARENCE B. BJORLING
Clarence B. Bjorling, 75, born on March 5, 1929, in Mount Vernon, WA. He attended Sedro Woolley schools and grew up on the family dairy farm. He graduated from Skagit Valley College, and attended the University of Washington for a year and a half until he joined the U.S. Air Force, where he served in the Korean War. He was employed by the Boeing Company for 32 years.
Clarence cared for his wife, Evelyn, who has MS, for over 20 years and in spite of great physical obstacles, they fulfilled their dream of traveling, which included several memorable cruises and motorhoming around the country. Clarence is survived by his wife, Evelyn, of 54 years, who lives at Josephine Sunset Home; his daughter, Karen, husband Mike and their children, Erik and Steven of Stanwood; his son, Steve, wife Denise and their daughter Megan and her husband Brian of Edmonds. Clarence's love and devotion to his family is an inspiration to all who knew him.
Services to honor Clarence's life are as follows: viewing at Gilbertson Funeral Home in Stanwood Wed., Feb. 9, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Thurs., Feb. 10, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. funeral services, also at Gilbertson Funeral Home, are at 1 p.m. on Thurs., Feb. 10, followed by burial services at Anderson born on Aug. 27, 1923 to Venance and Mabel (Bartel) Eden in Caledonia, MN -- a place that remained magical forever to her for it’s great community and characters. She, her two sisters and brother had wonderful times growing up there.
Her love of children led her to graduate from Winona State Teacher’s College with a teaching degree. Her love of adventure then led her to teaching jobs in Byron, then Duluth, MN, Chelan, WA, Juneau, AK, and then to the Settlement House near the Bowery in New York City.
There, she met and fell in love with John Kirby, a student at Columbia University. They died, she moved to Camano Island to be nearer her kids, and once established, again started the first Montessori school in the area. Always the gentle rabble-rouser, she again started another peace group -- Stanwood/Camano People for Peace, and made more wonderful life-long friends. She became a Reiki practitioner years ago, and with her incredibly gentle and loving nature, gave so freely of her time and energy to others -- always helping, always healing.
Tammy touched many, many people. She was that beloved and special teacher to so many children. Her deeply held convictions kept her a tireless supporter of so many causes -- world peace, Tibet, children, wildlife, Cama Beach, health and healing. She constantly marveled at the beauty around us, and was grateful every day of her life for all of her good fortune, even during the hard times.
She death by her husband, John, and son, Shaun. She is survived by her two daughters, Nixi and Shannon of Camano Island; her sister, Jenny Eden of Camano Island and grandson Bo Kirby of Astoria, OR. At her request there was no memorial. She was just a little thing but she was always a gentle, graceful, strong and living presence. She loved to laugh and was a bright, bright light. We’re all gifted with having know her. Thanks Mom. Anyone wishing to memorialize here somehow, please, in the spirit of her, do an act of kindness -- she’d like that.
GEORGE O. LANDRY
George O. Landry born in St. Boniface, Manitoba, Canada on Jan. 23, 1911. His parents, Anselme and Leonida, moved their large family to East Stanwood in 1921 where Anselme established a blacksmith shop. He later built the building next to the bowling alley and ran Landry's Welding for many years with his eldest son Ernest.
George was a printer all of his life, death by his wife, Thelma and his son Mahlon Landry. A memorial mass will be held Sat., Feb. 12, 2005 at 11 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church in Kirkland, WA, with a reception following. Remembrances may be made to St. Vincent de Paul, Hospice of Snohomish County or the charity of your choice.
KATHERINE T. LUND
1925 - 2005
Katherine Turner Lund born on April 24, 1925 in Florence, WA to Mabel and Archie Turner.
She grew up in Stanwood, where she met and death by her husband, Dick, as well as her son-in-law, John Wujick.
She is survived by her daughter, Mary Wujick; her son, Rick Lund; her grandchildren, Katie Monty and husband Matt, Adam Wujick and wife Sarah, Jenny Lund, Eric Lund, and her great-granddaughter, Lily Monty. She also leaves her dear friends and "second family" at the Camano View Adult Home. Katherine is deeply loved by all and her life will be celebrated in our hearts forever.
A memorial service will be held Sat., Feb. 12, at 10 a.m. at St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church on Camano Island. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Katherine’s memory to the Utsalady Ladies Aid.
JAY H. MCVICKER, SR.
10-6-40 to 1-30-05
Jay McVicker, passed away Feb. 6, 2005, at Home Place in Burlington, WA. He was death. He is survived by his niece Fern Hamre of Minneapolis, MN. There will be no service and internment will be at Greenwood Memorial in Renton, WA.
ALASTAIR D. BENNETT
Alastair D. Bennett, 83, born Jan. 20, 1922, in Revelstoke, British Columbia, the son of Arthur and Leslie Bennett. His family moved to Glacier, WA when he was 2 years old, and he was raised in the shadows of Mount Baker. He loved to hike and fish and continued to do so as long as he was able. A W.W.II. Army veteran, he used the GI Bill to become a teacher, receiving his degree from what is now Western Washington University.
Mr. Bennett taught for 27 years at public schools in Snohomish County, the last 23 at Arlington Middle School. Before coming to Arlington, he was head teacher at Fobes School in the Snohomish School District. He retired from teaching in June 1977.
Mr. Bennett was a resident of Camano Island, for 18 years and was a member of South Camano Grange and Island County Pomona. Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Esther; sons, Douglas of Cashmere, WA, Brian of Everett, and Craig of Falls Church, VA; daughter, Deirdre Brandstrom of Stanwood; eight grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, mother and sister, Mettje (cq) Jeschke of Snohomish; and one grandson. A memorial service is scheduled for 2 p.m., Sat., Feb. 5, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Arlington. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation be made in Mr. Bennett’s memory to the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
