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George Albert Guy, age 89 George Albert “G. A .” Guy died Tuesday, January 22, 2013. His family and friends will remember his inexhaustible sense of humor, and his decades of civic and philanthropic work. Born July 14, 1923, he lived a rich life of adventure and service. He graduated from Queen Anne High School George Guy and the University of Washington with a degree in Pharmacology. He was a member of Delta Upsilon fraternity. G. A . felt the highlight of each year was spending the entire summer at the family home on Bainbridge Island. He served as an Ensign in the U.S. Navy and skipper of an LCI that saw action in the Pacific theater during World War II. He was the third generation principle owner of G.O. Guy drugstores. G.A. served as director of Seattle Pacific University Fellows in the Development office from 1980 until 1998. He provided more than half century of board leadership for Seattle YMCA Camps, Camp Orkila and Camp Coleman. He participated in the Seattle Chamber of Commerce; and was a long time member of the Seattle Rotary Club. G. A . felt his most important service was to the spiritual life of Queen Anne United Methodist Church where he attended his entire life. G.A. and his wife Marjorie travelled extensively, visiting over 60 countries. He is survived by the love of his life of 64 years, Marjorie Guy, his sons and daughters-in-law-Howie and Patti of Tacoma, Doug and Liz of Kennewick, Mark and Diann of Seattle, and Bruce and Beth of Bainbridge Island-as well as his eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, February 8, at First Free Methodist Church, 3200 Third Ave. W. Remembrances are suggested to the Bayview Foundation or the Seattle Union Gospel Mission.
Christiane Maheu, age 50 Christiane Maheu passed away on Feb. 2 at Harrison Medical Center in Bremerton, WA. She was born on Aug. 21, 1962 and was 50 years of age. Christiane was a resident of Port Hadlock. WA. Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, Feb. 8, 2013 at 12:00 Christiane Maheu noon at St. Mary Star of The Sea Catholic Church in Port Townsend, WA. A reception will follow at the church. Sign the online Guest Book at: www. cookfamilyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home on Bainbridge Island, WA.
Deanna Marie Jaspers, age 72 Deanna Marie Jaspers, 72, of Seabeck, died Jan. 26 at her home surrounded by family. Deanna was born May 15, 1940 in Yakima to James “Homer” and Rose M. Neal. She graduated from St. Joseph’s Academy in Yakima and then started her career of service with the Yakima County Clerk’s Office and then with Deanna Jaspers the Yakima Superior Court for 10 years. Deanna married Jay Jaspers on Dec. 30, 1982 and relocated to Seattle where she continued her service with the King County Superior Court for 16 years, retiring in 1998. In 1999, Deanna and Jay designed and built their dream home in Seabeck where they have belonged to the Seabeck Community Club. Deanna also spent her time reading, watching football, and enjoying the lovely yard her husband kept up for her. She also loved to keep in touch with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Deanna is survived by her husband, Jay; mother, Rose (Bob) Beckman; daughter, Cindy (Darrell) Laird; son, Rick Baugher; step-children, Renee (Eric) Jaspers-Johnson and Rick (Kelly) Jaspers; brother, Jim Neal; sister, Kay (EB) Greseth; grandchildren, Jillian, Christina, Emily, Jonathon, Stacey, Andy and Christopher; great-grandchildren, D.J. and Lola. Family and all friends are invited on Saturday, Feb. 16, noon at Rill’s Tribute Center in Port Orchard for a sharing time followed by an urn committal and dove release at 1 p.m. at Sunset Lane Memorial Park. Online memorial at www.rill.com.
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Frank Vincent “Vince” Wolf
Charles “Chuck” Cole
November 15, 1919 - January 26, 2013
August 24, 1927 - January 15, 2013
Frank Vincent “Vince” Wolf passed away on January 26, 2013, at the wonderful age of 93 after a brief illness. He was surrounded by his four loving children during the last days of his life. Vince was born to Frank Wolf and Ethel (Lohr) Wolf in Portland, OR, on November 15, 1919. He was joined by his brother, Maurice, four years later. His family moved to Plains, MT, where his father ran the local flour mill. At the age of nine, the family moved to Rexburg, ID. Growing up in these surroundings began his love of nature which was to become a lifelong passion. Vince always had a strong work ethic. To help his family out, at age 10 he obtained a job picking potatoes. After his junior year of high school he worked for the Forest Service in northern Idaho. As a senior in high school his family returned to Plains, Mont., where he met Bonnie Johnston, the love of his life. After graduating from high school in 1936 he joined the Civilian Conservation Corps. Vince and Bonnie dated until he joined the U. S. Navy in 1937, losing touch for a time, but fate reunited them in Seattle in 1944 while Vince was stationed as a radioman at Fort Ward on Bainbridge Island. They were married on January 28, 1946, in Waldport, OR. They made their first home at Battle Point on Bainbridge Island where Vince was stationed at the time. Their first child, Gregory, was born later that year, followed by son Fritz in 1953, daughter Janice in 1955, and daughter Bonnie Laurie in 1960. Vince enlisted in the U. S. Navy on November 17, 1937, and retired as a Chief Radioman on May 4, 1959, after serving 22 years. After basic training, Vince was stationed on the USS Conyngham, a destroyer in San Diego. In 1940 the Fleet was moved to Pearl Harbor. Vince’s ship was sent back to San Francisco on November 11, 1941 and he was reassigned to Bremerton Naval Radio Station. He worked in Naval communications with the fleet using International Morse Code. In 1942, Vince was reassigned to Dutch Harbor, Alaska in the Aleutian Islands. Dutch Harbor was attacked on June 3-4, 1942, by the Japanese. From 1943 through 1947 Vince was stationed in various places, including a British destroyer. During this period he was stationed for a time at Battle Point on Bainbridge Island. From 1947 through 1949 Vince was assigned to Guam. After Guam, he was assigned to ships that visited countries on the coast of Asia. The last ship that Vince served on was the USS Savage, and Vince designed the logo that appeared on the ship. After retirement from the Navy, the family settled on Bainbridge Island. Vince worked at Island Lumber, Bainbridge Hardware in Winslow and for many years at Lumbermen’s before retiring in 1985. His years of experience made him a favorite resource for many local do-it-yourselfers. Vince believed that work should not be your whole life and one should follow your passions. For him that included art, reading, woodworking, nature, and most of all, family. He always was there for his family and made time to be involved in his children’s activities. Vince and his wife, Bonnie, enjoyed their retirement years together. They loved their life on Bainbridge Island and often got together with their children and grandchildren. They traveled, including two trips to Germany. Vince’s beloved wife, Bonnie, passed away in 1991 and he said this loss was the most difficult event he had experienced in his life. As a boy, Vince was always interested in whittling wood, but he did his first true woodcarving in 1958 while on a ship in the Navy. He was self taught in this art and became a master woodcarver, earning numerous awards and accolades over the years. Polly Dennis, one of the founders of Bainbridge Arts and Crafts, was impressed by Vince’s work and his carvings were featured in exhibits in the early years of the gallery. His subject matter and style of carving covered a wide range, including various water birds, animals, Native American art, folk art figures, Old West figures and human form. He also did other types of woodworking such as cabinets, furniture and birdhouses. In later years he branched out into bronze sculpting. Macular degeneration began to take his sight about 14 years ago which eventually ended his ability to produce his beautiful work. Vince was an avid reader, a great lover of nature, an honest and giving man, compassionate and creative. This gentle soul was admired and loved by all who knew him. He will be so dearly missed. Vince is survived by his son Gregory Wolf (Tobie) of Shoreline, WA, son Fritz Wolf (Manon) of Seattle, WA, daughter Janice Miller (Frank) of Bainbridge Island, WA, and daughter Bonnie Nesheim (David) of Kodiak, AK; grandson Erich Wolf (Bette) of Shoreline, WA, granddaughter Andrea Wolf of Shoreline, WA, granddaughter Malia Miglino Wolf of Los Angeles, CA, grandson Jordan Nesheim of Portland, OR, granddaughter Nicole Miller of Bainbridge Island, grandson Vincent Miller of Suquamish, WA, granddaughter Olivia Nesheim of Kodiak, AK, and great-grandson Jack Beltz Wolf of Shoreline, WA, and many beloved nieces and nephews. Vince was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Ethel Wolf, his brother Maurice Wolfe of West Linn, OR, and his wife, Bonnie, who passed away on April 28, 1991. A private family graveside service was held at Kane Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to one of Vince’s favorite charities, West Sound Wildlife Shelter on Bainbridge Island or a charity of your choice. For more information and to sign the online guest book, please visit www.cookfamilyfuneralhome.com. TRIBUTE Paid Notice
Carole Janeen Cole December 5, 1928 - January 26, 2013
Charles “Chuck” Cole passed away at home in Winslow on January 15, 2013. He is survived by three loving children: Teri Cole, and Scott Cole, both of Bainbridge Island, and Kim Haniger of Santa Clara, CA; three adoring grandchildren: Bailey, McKenna and Hunter Haniger of CA, and his best friend and brother-in-law, Bert Dragoo of Olympia, WA. Chuck was born in Granite Falls, WA, on August 24, 1927, and attended Weatherwax High School in Aberdeen, WA. He met and married his high school sweetheart, Carole Dragoo. Chuck graduated in 1945, and served two years in the US Navy during the Korean conflict where he said in humor on many occasions that he “fought the battle of San Diego.” He proudly attended Whitman College in Walla Walla, Washington on the G.I. Bill and served as President of Sigma Chi Fraternity for two years before graduating in June of 1951. He and Carole were married the week after graduation and celebrated 61 years of marriage last June. Ford Motor Company hired him directly out of college and throughout his life he extolled the virtues of buying American made cars. He and Carole lived in Portland and Seattle during the 1950’s before relocating to Bainbridge Island in 1960. Chuck built his first home in Winslow that year where he and family moved in, where they continue to reside. He went on to become one of the premier contractors and land developers on Bainbridge Island, and notably was a partner in designing the Bill Point Development in the late 1960’s and ‘70’s. His forward thinking for the time included underground power and TV cable so the views of residents were not obstructed. He was active in Rotary for most of his working life (president from 1969-1970), and also served as a member of the City Council, as well as the Winslow Planning Commission, prior to Bainbridge’s incorporation. He will be remembered as a builder of his community for his many contributions, and someone passionate about making a difference on Bainbridge. In his retirement, Chuck and Carole enjoyed owning race horses and spending time at the tracks; they enjoyed taking cruises, traveling extensively to China, Turkey, Greece and the Virgin Islands with dear friends; and moved to both Santa Cruz, CA, and Maui, HI, following family to be near them. He doted on his grandchildren and remained close to them up until his death. Chuck lamented over the years about fond time spent with his Winslow and Rolling Bay coffee shop comrades and rarely missed a date with them. A mainstay in the Cole family home, Eddie Rollins, remained a true and loyal friend to Chuck until his passing last winter. Carole Janeen Cole passed away at her home in Winslow on January 26, 2013. She leaves behind her three loving children: Teri Cole, and Scott Cole, both of Bainbridge Island, and Kim Haniger of Santa Clara, CA; her three adoring grandchildren, Bailey, McKenna and Hunter Haniger of CA; her loving brother, Burt Dragoo of Olympia, WA; her dear and life-long friend, Mary Nelson of Wing Point; and a countless family of friends. Carole was born in Aberdeen, WA on December 5, 1928. Named “Carole” by her mother to signify the month in which she was born, Carole’s favorite time of year was Christmas, where she would celebrate her family with love, gifts, tradition and joy. The youngest of five children to the late Charles and Cordelia Dragoo of Aberdeen, Carole attended Weatherwax High School and married her beau of five years, Charles Stanley Cole, in the spring of 1951. She was devoted to her marriage for 61 years up until her husband’s death last week. She and Charles settled on Bainbridge Island in 1960 where she would dedicate her life to raising her children, and supporting her husband in their construction business as well as his civic duties. Among her many favorite things to do, she loved to visit with family and friends, spend time in her garden, pick blackberries, bake pies, and welcome people into her home. She enjoyed traveling with her husband and friends in her retirement years, and visiting her son; and daughter and grandchildren in California. Her children and grandchildren were a profound sense of joy and treasure to her up until her last breath. Carole will be remembered for her undying generosity, her unfailing hospitality, and her kind and loving support as a mother and wife every moment of her life. Her daughter summed up her life by saying, “Mom woke up with a smile on her face every day. She embraced everyone as if they were family. She will be remembered for her wonderful spirit, her kindness, and her caring and gentle ways to everyone that had the chance to meet and know her, but we were the lucky ones to have her for our mother.” Arrangements are being made through Cook Family Funeral Home. A celebration of life will be held in the spring.
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