Friday, April 20, 2012 • Bainbridge Island Review
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Paul Harlow Abshier
Richard Richmire
Carolyn June Pearl
December 10, 1924 - February 10, 2012
July 30, 1946 - April 7, 2012
March 12, 1936 - March 31, 2012
Paul Harlow Abshier was born in the Dalles, OR, December 10, 1924, the youngest of three children, to Joel and Frances Abshier. He died on February 10, 2012, in Bremerton, WA, at the age of 87. Paul was raised in Centerville and Goldendale, WA, graduating from Goldendale High School in 1943. After school he entered the U.S. Army Air Corps and transferred into the Airborne Division, assigned to the 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, part of the 82nd Airborne Division in Germany. He did not see any combat action. Prior to transfer into paratroop training, he was stationed at Lowery Army Air Corps Field in Denver, CO, where he met and married Marjorie (“Marge”) F. Shufflebarger. They settled in the Denver area after the War, and Paul entered the electrical trade, working for several wholesale houses and electrical contractors including two years working in Vietnam. Paul and Marge had two daughters and were divorced in 1979. In 1981, Paul moved to Corvallis, OR where he met and married Florence S. Hanson. They lived in Corvallis until 1995 when they moved to Rathdrum, ID, and after several moves between Corvallis and Idaho, they finally settled in Hayden, ID in 2003. After Florence’s death in 2008, Paul married Anna Pengra of Bainbridge Island in May of 2009, and they were living in Poulsbo, WA at the time of his death. Paul was an avid reader and stamp collector for many years and corresponded with numerous collectors worldwide. He also enjoyed fishing, hunting, sports (coaching girls softball teams in the leagues his daughters participated in) and games of all kinds, especially card games and the daily challenge of a great crossword puzzle. Paul enjoyed watching sports broadcasts as well as animal and game shows on TV. Paul had been active in the Elks Club, the Corvallis Town Club and Junior Town Club and was a member of the Philomath First Baptist Church in Philomath, OR. He was preceded in death by his first two wives, his mother, father, sister, Betty Pierson, his brother, Joel Francis Abshier and his eldest daughter, Leslie Bell. Paul is survived by his wife Anna; his daughter and son-in-law Judith and Gerard Bulanowski of Parker, CO and Anna’s children, daughter Julie and son-in-law Kevin Ulrich; daughter Nancy and son-in-law Dale Hylton; and son Jim Pengra and daughter-in-law Diane. Also surviving are his grandsons Timothy Peters of Montana and Josh Abshier of Denver, CO; four great grandchildren and Anna’s grandchildren Stacie, Stefanie, and Annie, and two great grandchildren, Jakob John and Serafina Marie. His remains were cremated. A memorial service will be held at Bainbridge First Baptist Church at 8810 Madison Avenue, Bainbridge Island, WA at 2pm on Saturday, April 28, 2012. The family gives heartfelt thanks for all the compassionate and loving care Paul received in the ICU at Harrison Hospital, Bremerton, WA. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Swedish Medical Center Foundation, 747 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122. Please specify Oncology (cancer) and that the gift is being made in Paul’s memory. On-line donations can be made at https://community.swedish.org/SSLPage.aspx?pid=388 (at the “Designation” field, enter other and then designate Oncology).
Rich Richmire, age 65, died peacefully on April 7, 2012, after a short but courageous battle with cancer. Rich loved his family very much, leaving his wife Cornelia (Cornie) Talley, his stepdaughters Erin and SiQi Talley, his son Eric of Spokane, his daughter, Risa Feenstra (Peter) and his grandchildren Taylor and Max Feenstra of Blaine, WA, his brother Mick (Patty), of Portland, OR, and numerous nieces and nephews. Rich loved sports, especially Husky football, his dog Turner, his countless friends and coworkers. Rich was an inspiration to everyone who knew him. Paralyzed since his early twenties, Rich still lived life to the fullest – traveling, camping, coaching youth sports and Special Olympics, raising kids, and having a successful career. He will most be remembered for his wicked sense of humor. He always saw the positive, the good, and the joy in life. He retired from the City of Seattle in 2010 after more than 30 years and many senior level positions. He then moved to Bainbridge Island and became the Business Administrator for the Bainbridge Island Fire Department – a job he truly loved. He would like all remembrances donated to the Bainbridge Island Volunteer Firefighters Association.
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Carolyn June Pearl, longtime Bainbridge Island resident, died on March 31st after a yearlong illness, surrounded by loving family members. Carolyn was born in Seattle in 1936 to Virginia and Irvin Baltzer and grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area. However, she spent two happy years with her mother and grandparents in Spokane while her father served in the US Navy. Much of her youth was spent on sailboats, as Carolyn helped her family build the 50’ “Blue Jacket” on the Oakland Estuary. At 17, Carolyn sailed in the Transpacific Yacht Race and she never forgot the feeling of spending hours alone on “watch” in the middle of the ocean while the rest of the crew slept down below. She loved to tell stories about leaning out over the bowsprit to watch dolphins jump alongside her. Sailing remained close to Carolyn’s heart and she relished any opportunity to get out on the water. She collected sailing memorabilia and had beautiful model sailing ships and examples of antique scrimshaw and marlinspike seamanship. Sailing introduced Carolyn to her husband, Richard Pearl, and they were married in 1955. They raised two daughters, Amy and Sarah, in the Bay Area. When their daughters moved to the Pacific Northwest, they followed and bought a house in the Hidden Cove neighborhood in 1991. Carolyn took great pleasure in the accomplishments of her children and grandchildren, and she tried never to miss a graduation, cello recital, horse show, or any other function involving her family. Carolyn was a talented artist and designer, which showed in everything she did, from drawing with her grandchildren to designing and decorating her homes, to knitting beautiful gifts. She traveled extensively and often treated her family to delightful European vacations. Everyone who knew Carolyn appreciated her deep love of all animals. She thoroughly enjoyed her dogs, and was an accomplished dog trainer. Carolyn and her Rhodesian Ridgeback, Chaka, won several obedience championships together. She delighted in feeding birds in her garden, and explained that if she didn’t fill the feeders fast enough, “her” birds would look reprovingly at her through the kitchen window! If anyone could get a baby to smile, Carolyn could. Children were drawn to Carolyn’s engaging face and sweet nature, and spending time with children brought her great joy. When her own girls were young, Carolyn was a foster mother, caring for newborn infants until they were adopted. Recently, Carolyn savored the time she spent with the newest member of her family, great-grandson Calder, who was born in the spring. Carolyn was a loving, committed daughter, wife, parent, grandparent, great-grandparent and friend. She cherished her relationships with her family and many dear friends, old and new. Carolyn will be sorely missed by us all. She is survived by her daughters, Amy Pearl (Kurt Alameda) of Portland, and Sarah Pearl (Barry Sacks) of Bainbridge Island, grandchildren, Megan Alameda (Burke Smejkal) of Baker City, Oregon, Taylor Alameda of Portland, Elliot and Caroline (Carly) Pearl-Sacks of Bainbridge Island, and greatgrandchild, Calder Smejkal-Alameda of Baker City. Her husband, Richard Pearl, and her grandson, Ian Pearl-Sacks, preceded her in death. Carolyn was buried at the family plot at the Port Blakely Cemetery. A memorial service for family and friends will take place in June and anyone who loved Carolyn or her family will be welcome.
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Warren W. “Buz” Bell February 8, 1934 - April 15, 2012 Warren “Buz” Bell, 78, of Bainbridge Island passed away on April 15, 2012 at Harrison Medical Center in Bremerton due to complications of advanced Parkinson’s disease. Warren was born on February 8, 1934 in Seattle and was the son of Dr. Warren W. and Geraldine Bell. He served in the United States Marine Corps. Warren began his career in commercial banking in Fairbanks, Alaska later serving as President of the Bank of Kent in Washington. He then spent 30 years as a Principal with the Seattle investment firm of Badgley, Phelps and Bell, Inc, retiring in 1999. Warren served on many community and business boards, including several years as a trustee of the Frye Art Museum and as a Director of the Crystal Mountain Founder’s Club. Warren met his wife, Carol, in Fairbanks, Alaska where they resided with their two daughters until 1964. Warren is survived by his wife of 52 years, Carol, daughters Shannon (Hayden) Thomas of Portland and Beth (Brian) Kerr of Des Moines and three grandchildren, Claire, Lauren and Brendan Thomas. Other survivors include his sister, Virginia Brones of Seattle, nephews Mitchell and Warren Brones, and numerous extended family. At his request, there will be no formal service. Memorials may be made to Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers of Bainbridge Island, PO Box 11253, Bainbridge Island WA 98110 or to the Northwest Parkinson’s Foundation, 400 Mercer Street, Suite 504, Seattle WA 98109. Sign the online Guest Book at: www.cookfamilyfuneralhome.com.
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