Friday, January 9, 2015 - Bainbridge Island Review
More calendar VIPs have show-and-tell
The Bainbridge Island Visually Impaired Persons Support Group will meet at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14 at the Bainbridge Public Library for a VIP show-and-tell. Bring any adaptive aids that are very helpful to you, to share with others. The group will also talk about New Year’s resolutions and report on any fun holiday happenings of the past month. Info or transportation: Call 206-842-1670.
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Health exchange outreach
The Bainbridge Public Library will offer one-onone assistance on the health benefits exchange from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, 21 and 28. Trained and certified enrollment specialists from Peninsula Community Health Services will be available to answer questions about the health care exchange, identify eligibility for reduced premiums and walk you through the enrollment pro-
Film buffs Bogey classic
The Island Film Group will meet for a movie at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14 at the Bainbridge Public Library. The group meets on the second Wednesday of the month for free films and discussion. This month’s film is “Key Largo.” The 1948 Warner Brothers picture was directed by John Huston and stars Humphrey Bogart, Edward G. Robinson and Lauren Bacall.
Photo club meets
The Bainbridge Island Photo Club will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, at the Bainbridge Waterfront Park Community Center. The special topic will be “Weather.” All are welcome. The meeting is sponsored by the Bainbridge Island Photo Club.
Reading fun at KiDiMu
ABC Thursday is back at Kids Discovery Museum at 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, Jan. 15, 22 and 29. Inspired by favorite children’s stories, young book enthusi-
Marian Anita Armstrong
Michael Roe
January 14,1922 - December 22, 2014
December 18, 2014
Marian Anita (Hansen) Armstrong, 92, of Bainbridge Island, Washington passed away Monday morning, December 22, 2014 at Benefis Peace Hospice in Great Falls, Montana, from complications of Alzheimer’s and cancer. Known to all who loved her as “Anita,” she was born January 14,1922 in Redding, California, and graduated from Bainbridge Island High School in Washington in 1939. She began a career with the Federal Government in 1940 at the Bremerton Ship Yards, also working for the US Army Transportation Corp in Seattle and San Francisco. In 1945, Anita married Vernon Armstrong, a US Marine, shortly after he came home from World War II. The couple went on to finish 23 years with the Marine Corps, living in southern California, where four of their five children were born. Starting new careers in 1963, the family moved to Okinawa, Japan, where both Anita and Vernon worked for the American military, until Vernon became terminally ill in 1968. Mrs. Armstrong then returned to Bainbridge Island, where she raised the children in a home that was originally built by her grandfather. Anita enjoyed her commute to Seattle on the Washington State Ferries working for the Food and Drug Admini stration, and received countless awards and letters of recognition for her dedicated work until her retirement in 1994. In retirement, Anita remained on Hansen Road, where she delighted in being the perfect Mom and grandmother to her eleven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Any spare time was spent visiting her extended family on the island, gardening, and reading. Her final three years were spent living near her daughter Brenda in Great Falls, Montana. Anita is survived by her five children: Laurel (Lyle) Parker of Spokane, WA, Deborah Sweitzer, Dan Armstrong, Vincent (Susan) Armstrong all of Bainbridge Island, WA and Brenda (Mark) Meyer of Great Falls; eleven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Shirley Hansen; her husband Vernon; and her five siblings: Irwin “Sonny” Hansen, Evelyn (Hansen) Pedersen, William “Bill” Hansen, Karen (Hansen) Andrews and Marie (Hansen) Kelsey. Anita and her family were truly blessed that we were able to call Renaissance Senior Living our “home away from home”. The staff, friends and care will never be forgotten. We would like to thank Benefis ER, floors 5 & 8 and especially Peace Hospice staff/volunteers for the compassion and support shown to our Mom and her family. Anita’s family will hold a celebration of life and burial at a later date on Bainbridge Island, Washington. Memorials may be made in Anita’s name to Alzheimer’s Research at Mclaughlin Research, Center 1520 23rd St S, Great Falls, MT 59405 and Peace Hospice, 1101 26th St S, Great Falls, MT 59405. Condolences for the family may be posted online at www.schniderfuneralhome.com.
December 18, 2014, we not only lost as good of a friend that anyone could ask for, but also a beloved husband, father, brother, teacher and coach when Michael Roe, 61 years of age, unexpectedly passed in his sleep from a heart attack. He was born in Seattle and grew up in Burien with his parents, Thomas and Catherine, and younger brother, Kevin. Mike attended St. Bernadette Elementary School and was a member of the first four-year class to graduate from John F. Kennedy High School in 1972. He went on to Washington State University where he played club soccer, studied history, and became a loyal Cougar fan. He married his college sweetheart, Tanya, in 1977 and they set up their first household in a cozy, romantic beach cabin on Bainbridge Island’s Yeomalt Point. Little did they know that Bainbridge Island would be their home for the next 37 years. Mike and Tanya appreciated each and every one of their precious years together as loving partners, best friend s, and parents of their treasured son, Garrett. Mike was a coach and teacher by nature and profession. He began his teaching career at Bainbridge Island High School in 1977. At that time, soccer was a new sport for BHS and Mike was thrilled to be hired as the first girls’ coach in in 1978, and the first boys’ coach a year later, which he subsequently coached for nearly two decades. While coaching boys’ soccer he also took on an assistant football coach position that he held for 31 years. He felt privileged to have coached alongside four of his previous students. In 1986 he earned a Master of Education degree with focus in library/media, and took a position as the librarian/learning resource specialist at BHS. Mike expressed a strong appreciation for the Pacific Northwest and all that its natural beauty had to offer. No matter the weather, Mike enjoyed being outdoors for work or play, but took most pleasure when he was with family and friends. Mike was a role-model when it came to facing life’s necessities and challenges with a positive “can-do” outlook. Through his father’s example he learned to enjoy getting a job done, be it driving spikes for Burlington Northern during college summers or later working on his home. But more than anything, Mike took joy in sharing his knowledge and work ethic with his son, Garrett, who loved working and learning alongside his dad. This was Mike’s foundation; to believe that he was doing exactly what he needed to be doing every day, whether in the classroom, on the football field, or with his family. Mike’s genuine interest in others, patient gentle spirit, and quirky sense of humor allowed him to make connections with nearly everyone he met. Through his consistent positivity, sincerity, and generosity we are reminded again and again why we are grateful that Mike was in our lives. His family and friends will miss him for a lifetime. In remembrance of Michael Roe, donations may be made to the Bainbridge Spartans Booster Club, Bainbridge Spartans Football Booster Club, Bainbridge Schools Foundation, Compass Housing Alliance, Helpline House, Treehouse for Kids.
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Page A11 asts will enjoy activities that help master reading and writing. Kids can practice early literacy skills at KiDiMu while having fun. The program is free with admission or membership.
Big book sale
Friends of the Library will hold a book sale from 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15 at the Bainbridge Public Library.
Olga Wells December 26, 2014 Olga Wells, 93, formerly of Bainbridge Island, passed away on December 26, 2014. She was laid to rest at Kane Cemetery on January 6, 2015. Olga Homme was born in South Dakota to Norwegian immigrants and moved to California as a young woman, where she married Raymond Durfee. Following his death, she married H. B. (Bud) Wells in 1959 and moved to Manitou Beach, Bainbridge Island. She worked many years as postmaster of the Rolling Bay post office until her retirement in 1986. Olga is survived by her five children: Allan Wells (Joanne), Anne Reynoldson, Laine Durfee, Mark Durfee, and Marlene (Mark) Peters, as well as eleven grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husbands, two grandsons and a grandnephew. We will miss the sweet smile, infectious giggle, caring demeanor and deep sensitivity of this beautiful lady. Everyone that knew her will also miss her renowned cooking and baking skills. We all have been truly blessed by Olga’s presence in our lives. TRIBUTE Paid Notice
Nancy Knox Henderson January 7, 1931 - January 1, 2015 Nancy Knox Henderson died at her daughter’s home on January 1, 2015 surrounded by many who loved her. She was born January 7, 1931 in Clover, SC and was preceded in death by her parents James Matthew (Mack) Knox & Corrine Beamguard Knox - both of Clover, SC. She is survived by her sister Rose Knox Vedder of Ormond Beach, FL; daughter Maxine Miller (Bill) of Stone Mountain, GA; son Tim Henderson (Diane) of Dacula, GA; granddaughter Joy Miller of Chicago IL; grandsons Patrick Miller of Seattle, WA, Tommy and Tyler Henderson of Dacula, GA; niece Nancy Brown; nephews Johnny, Matthew, David and Richard Vedder. Nancy graduated from Lenoir-Rhyne College in 1953 and spent decades of her career educating 1st grade children at Bethesda Elementary School in Lawrenceville, GA. Late in life, Nancy spent several years living on Bainbridge Island, WA and adoring her friends at the Wyatt House Retirement home there. Nancy loved drawing, gardening, birding, sewing, collecting coins & stamps, all puzzles, playing cards, excursions, travel and adventures. She possessed an ability to see past the trees and into the forest. Nancy delighted in her children, grand children and all things beautiful. She was an artist and will be missed. There will be a memorial service held in honor and appreciation of Nancy on Saturday, January 10 at 1PM at Wages & Sons Funeral Home at 1040 Main Street, Stone Mountain, GA 30086 (770-469-9811). A subsequent graveside service will take place on Monday, January 12 at 1 pm Woodside Cemetery in Clover, SC. TRIBUTE Paid Notice