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Obituaries Elizabeth Jane Lord Elizabeth Jane Lord died unexpectedly at Harborview Medical Center and Hospital in Seattle, Wash., Wednesday, June 12, 2013. She was 58 years of age. Elizabeth was born June 17, 1954, in Malone, New York, to Lloyd and Myrtle Jameson Drew. Her growing up years were spent in Malone and she graduated from Franklin Academy High School in 1972. She met her husband Stephen in Malone when she was only 6 years old, and on March 23, 1973, they were married in Jacksonville, Fla., where Stephen was stationed with the Navy. In addition to Florida, Stephen’s military career took them to Texas, California and finally to Oak Harbor where the family retired in 1983. Elizabeth worked for many years as a beautician at the Navy Exchange. She loved gardening and music and sang for a number of years with the Sweet Adeline’s. Her greatest joy was family get-togethers
where everyone would play instruments and sing favorite songs. Elizabeth is survived by her husband Stephen of Oak Harbor; children Adam Lord of Oak Harbor and Stephanie (Mark) Baker of Marysville, Wash.; and five grandchildren. Also surviving are two brothers, Fredrick “Ted” Drew of Brownsville, Texas, and Larry Drew of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Per her request, no services were held. Friends and family are encouraged to share memories and offer condolences utilizing the Book of Memories hosted by Wallin Funeral Home at www.wallin funeralhome.com
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ODina Robin Nixon
ODina Robin Nixon, age 40, of Oak Harbor, died suddenly Wednesday, June 19, 2013. ODina was born in Ethiopia
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Aug. 4, 1972. She was raised in Jacksonville, N.C., and graduated from White Oak High School. She served in the U.S. Navy four years on the USS Puget Sound. She married Troy Nixon Dec. 18, 1991, in Norfolk, Va. In August 1994 they moved to Oak Harbor. She loved her boys, her dogs, boating and being on the beach. ODina is survived by her husband Troy, at home in Oak Harbor; son Zack Nixon, also at home; father Robert Shivar of Greer, S.C.; mother Janelle McDaniel of Jacksonville, N.C.; sisters Jasmine Neal of Falcon, Colo., Jennifer Shelanskey of Greensboro, N.C., and Rachel Burden of Peapack, N.J.; grandmothers, Bonnie McDaniel and Rosa Shivar, both of Jacksonville, N.C.; also, numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. She well be remembered and missed by all who knew her. Services will be private. Family and friends are encouraged to share memories and condolences at www. whidbeymemorial.com
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Steven Allen Proudman
Steven Allen Proudman, AMS1, USN (Ret), age 56, longtime Oak Harbor resident, passed away Friday, June 21, 2013, at Providence Medical Center, Colby Campus, Everett, following a lengthy illness. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Friday, June 28, 2013, at Whidbey Memorial Chapel. A memorial service will take place 2 p.m. Saturday, June 29, at Oak Harbor Church of the Nazarene, 1100 W. Whidbey Ave., with Military Honors under the auspices of the NAS Whidbey Honor Guard. A reception will follow. Inurnment will be private. Family and friends are encouraged to share memories and condolences at www.whidbeymemorial.com A full notice will appear in the Saturday edition of the Whidbey News-Times.
Glen Rasmussen Glen Rasmussen, 94, passed away June 19, 2013. Glen was born Nov.
1, 1918, in Greeley, Colo., to Stella Sides and Marvin Rasmussen. Glen joined the Navy out of high school in 1937. Glen retired as a lieutenant in 1964 and made Oak Harbor and Coupeville home. After retirement, he was involved with starting “Lectrion” in Oak Harbor in 1966. He was one of the first members of Whidbey Golf and Country Club. He was president of the club in 1977 and actively played golf until he was 80 years old. Glen and his wife, Norma, who preceded him in death in 2009, loved to travel. He is survived by his son, Ray, and daughter-in-law, Shirley of Oak Harbor, and two grandchildren, Rhett, and Lee Rasmussen of St. Petersburg, Florida. No funeral services will be held at his request.
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Board to discuss tourism Wednesday Whidbey and Camano Islands Tourism is holding a working lunch at noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, July 3, at Ciao in Coupeville to discuss the Washington Tourism Alliance and future plans for funding state tourism. Part of the discussion will include the Port of Seattle’s role in encouraging international tourists and cruise ship visitors to the region. A light lunch will be served with $5 per person requested to help cover the cost. RSVP by Sunday, June 30, to info@whidbeycamanoislands.com or leave a voice message at 360-929-9924. Space is limited.
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