[ Return to Index ] [ Read Prev Msg ] [ Read Next Msg ] Whatcom County, Washington Obituary Collection GenealogyBuff.com - Whatcom County, Washington Obituary Collection - 95 Posted By: GenealogyBuff.com Date: Tuesday, 5 December 2017, at 2:52 p.m. Huge Marriages Search Engine Mitchell Dominic Evich 4/1/1917 - 3/22/2004 Mitchell D. Evich, a well-known member of Bellingham’s commercial fishing community and a longtime substitute teacher in the public schools, Born in Bellingham on April 1, 1917, Mitch was the second child of Matthew and Barbara Evich, both immigrants from the island of Vis off the coast of what is now Croatia. Mitch, who grew up bilingual, lived with his sister Mary and parents on 12th Street and attended Lowell Elementary School and Fairhaven High school. In 1934 Mitch began working as a crew member on the "Independence," the purse seine commercial fishing vessel his dad purchased that year. In 1943 Mitch took over from his dad as skipper of the "Independence," and continued to run the boat for the next 57 summers, a streak that finally ended in 2000 when he sold his commercial fishing license. In his later years Mitch ran the boat in partnership with his oldest son Matt. Mitch’s other son, Mitch Jr., also spent many summers as a crew member, and for a brief time in the 1970s Mitch’s entire family worked on the Independence, with his wife, Bettyjane Evich, serving as the cook. Because of the seasonal nature of the salmon fishery, Mitch was able to pursue a parallel career as a schoolteacher. A 1941 graduate of Western Washington College of Education, Mitch taught briefly in Clear Lake and then devoted himself entirely to fishing until 1954, when he began work at Blaine Junior High. It was there that he met Bettyjane, an elementary school teacher. During the school year Mitch coached football, basketball and baseball in Blaine, and continued to coach when he began teaching at Assumption School in Bellingham in the early 1960s. In 1973 Mitch retired from Assumption, but soon began substitute teaching in the public schools, a role he continued in well into his 80s. In the classroom, Mitch was known for his mild disposition, his easy rapport with adolescents, and his disarming humor. Once, for example, when a student at Sehome High School said to Mitch, “How old are you, anyways?” Mitch pointed out the window in the direction of Lake Padden, and said, “See those hills up there?” In a similar situation, he encouraged a student to look up the age of the biblical patriarch Methuselah, who was said to have lived to be 969 years old. Mitch was proud of his Slavic heritage and in recent years contributed a number of items to "Croatians of the Pacific Northwest," a newsletter published in Bellingham. He enjoyed cooking many of the Mediterranean-style dishes that his mother had once made, including rezut (risotto), brujep (fish stew) and kapus, a mixture of sauerkraut, wieners and tomato sauce. His southern European roots were also reflected in his taste for Italian opera, and he assembled a sizable collection of opera and classical music recordings. He also had a huge interest in sports, and was exceptionally devoted to the Mariners and to Notre Dame football, which he had followed since the days of Knute Rockne in the 1920's. In addition to Bettyjane, Mitch is survived by Matt, 46, of Mount Vernon; Mitch Jr., 42 and his wife Paula Woolley, of Somerville, Mass., and two grandchildren, Andryc Evich, 9, and Iris Evich, 2, both also of Somerville. Memorials may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Visitation will be held at Westford Funeral Home on Friday, March 26th from 12 – 5 PM. A Vigil Service will be held at Westford Funeral Home on Sunday, March 28th at 7 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, March 29th at 12:10 PM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Fr. David Mulholland officiating. A luncheon will be held at the Parish Hall, followed by burial at Bayview passed away peacefully and went to be with his Lord on March 10, 2004, following a recent heart attack. Mr. Haskins was married his high school sweetheart, Eugenia Burnett, on May 21st, 1935, beginning a wonderful life of 52 years together. During WWII he served in the U.S. Army in the Pacific Theater and was discharged with the rank of master sergeant. In 1946, Haskins joined the staff of the Oil Workers International Union, AFL-CIO, as an international representative, a position where he gained considerable experience in negotiating contracts. He served in this capacity until his election as General Secretary of the International Federation of Petroleum and Chemical Workers in 1954. He remained in this position until his retirement in 1973. During these years, he logged over one million miles and visited over 100 countries on behalf of oil workers worldwide. He held several Presidential appointments as a labor advisor to the international community. Mr. Haskins was equally comfortable talking with working people as well as Heads of State. Although Loyd never attended college, he received recognition from several universities including the Harvard School of Business where he taught seminars in international labor relations. Besides being well traveled, he was very well read; a student of history, religion, and bible studies. He was also a fine wood craftsman and builder. Loyd served as a Deacon in various Baptist churches for 47 years and was a servant and beloved mentor for countless members of his church family. He was universally known and respected for his unpretentious quiet dignity, gentleness, and wisdom. He will be deeply missed and his life is celebrated by all who knew him. Loyd was preceded in death by his wife Eugenia Burnett in 1987 and son Steven Allen Haskins in 1950. He is survived by daughter Suzy Haskins; “adopted” daughter Pat Henderson; and granddaughter Katy Henderson, all of Bellingham. Memorials may be made to The Gideons International, P.O. Box 140800, Nashville, TN 37214-0800 or The Community Baptist Church, 810 S. Samish Way, Bellingham, WA 98229. Memorial Services will be held Monday, March 15, at 2:00 PM at Community Baptist Church in Bellingham. Huge Marriages Search Engine [ Return to Index ] [ Read Prev Msg ] [ Read Next Msg ] Whatcom County, Washington Obituary Collection is maintained by GenealogyBuff with WebBBS 5.12.

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