Anacortes American

James Wade Macy, (Jim), 83, a USMC Vietnam Veteran, died peacefully at his residence in Anacortes, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 12, 1938, in Joliet, IL, the son of Calvin and Marie Macy. Jim had two siblings: Cal and Marjorie. He graduated from the U of C, Long Beach, CA in Civil Engineering; served in USMC and upon honorable discharge, he took up civilian employment in the Power and Oil Construction Industry in California. His work included travels to Canada and the Netherlands. Jim met the love of his life, Linda Stanett Lewis in Los Angeles, CA in January of 1960 and they married on September 2, 1962, in Winterhaven, CA. They had three children. Jim, Linda and...

Ann Knake Ridge, longtime resident of Anacortes, WA, passed away on Friday October 1, 2021. She was born on Guemes Island on August 14, 1930, to Erma and Harry Knake. She was adored by all who met her and well known due to her life's work managing restaurant kitchens and cocktail bars - always with that beautiful smile and great sense of humor. Ann is survived by the love of her life, Larry Weis, her son Don Keltz (Julie) and daughter Karen Ness (Raphael), as well as grandchildren Kevin (Lindsay) Macdonald, Donnie (Kristen) Keltz, Angela (Sasha) Keltz, Steve (Chene) Keltz, Douglas Keltz, sister, Jean Moore; brother Bob Deutsch; great grands, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in...

Dr. Ronald Guard Crawford, Ed.D. passed away on September 29, 2021, at his home in Middleton, Idaho. He was born on May 9, 1941, to Captain Larry and Edythe (Guard) Crawford in Washington and grew up in Friday Harbor, Washington where his father was Commodore of the Washington Ferry System. Ron's families (Fowler, Guard and Crawford) were five-generation descendants of San Juan Island pioneers. He graduated from Friday Harbor High School in 1959. Ron attended Washington State University, University of Washington and Columbia University, obtaining his B.S., M.A's. and a Doctorate. Ron worked in the public school system serving as a Teacher, Counselor, Principal and Superintendent in Renton,...

David Neil Gruye, 71, a resident of Anacortes, passed away at Skagit Valley Hospital on September 25, 2021. He was born in Seattle on August 23, 1950, the son of Curtiss and Kathryn (McDonald) Gruye. David served his country honorably in the US Navy. While he was there, he developed a passion for the ocean and diving that he pursued the latter skillfully and was a graduate of the Divers Institute of Technology. David was very much a people person, that he touched many lives as they touched his. He was a Cub Scout Leader, Scoutmaster for Pack 84 and Troop 4084. David's caring, engaging and adventurous spirit will be truly missed. He was predeceased by his parents. David is survived by...

John Miles Martin passed away at home with his wife Robin and sister-in-law Vicki at his side after a long illness. He was able to see all his family beforehand and share memories, music and time together. John was born in Cambridge, MA to parents Edward M. Martin and Henrietta P. Martin (Halloran) and grew up there with his big brother Eddie, younger brother Daniel and sister Mara. He served in the Marine Corps at the end of the Korean War. He spent 30 years with General Foods Co. before retiring from the International Division in Military Sales. He married Sally Hartford and together they had three wonderful children Elizabeth, John Jr. (Wendy) and Eric (Julie). John met and...

Warren Parrish Keuffel was born September 15, 1947 in Pasadena, California, to Jack Warren Keuffel and Elizabeth (Betty) Merchant Higgins. He died September 5, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. Shortly after his birth, the Keuffels moved to Utah where Warren spent the rest of his growing up years. He enjoyed riding around Holladay and Salt Lake City with his friends, and getting into teenage mischief. Warren graduated from Rowland Hall, and went on to Study at the University of the Pacific. After taking some gap years to live as a mountain man in Homer, Alaska, he attended Rochester Institute of Technology and earned a BS in Graphic Communications. He also attended the University of Utah. In...

After a years-long struggle with Alzheimer's Disease, John Hanson passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 5, surrounded by his three children, with his favorite music playing. He is absent from the body, but present with the Lord. John was born in Chicago, Illinois, to parents Robert and Florence Hanson on July 29, 1946. He was the firstborn of six siblings and had three brothers and two sisters. In 1956 the family moved from the Midwest to the Pacific Northwest, settling in Federal Way, Washington. John graduated from Federal Way High School in 1964, then attended Emmaus Bible College in Chicago, Illinois. He came home the following year and attended the University of Washington for...

Marian Brode Rollin, 96, of Anacortes left the earth peacefully on September 1st, 2021. She was born in Edison, Washington in 1925 and grew up in Walla Walla, Washington and Santa Monica, California. Marian met her husband A. Robert Rollin in graduate school at UC Berkeley. They moved to Storrs, Connecticut where Marian found a career at U Conn as a librarian. Marian and Bob raised two daughters, Terri and Susannah. For decades living in Storrs, they enjoyed monthly "wine dinners" with friends and an annual trip across the country to visit west coast family and friends. Marian and Bob moved to Anacortes, Washington in the early 90's to spend their retirement. In Anacortes, Marian...

Jon Thomas "Tom" Jones, a highly decorated Vietnam veteran of Mount Vernon passed away at the age of 80 from a brain aneurysm on August 26th. Tom was predeceased by his parents, Lloyd and Amy Jones; sister, Barb Schmidt; and daughter, Debbie Soulek. He is survived by his wife, Debbie Jones; daughter, Julie Stofferahn; stepdaughter, Lisa LeMond; stepson, Austin LeMond; 14 grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren. Services will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, September 4th at Hawthorne Funeral Home in Mount Vernon.

Gail Iva McCary passed away peacefully at her home in Anacortes on Monday, August 23, 2021. Gail's story begins in the town of Bellingham by the Salish Sea. Growing up she was a daddy's girl and known for always being the one you could count on. She began grade school in Clearlake, and later graduated from Sedro Woolley High School in 1959. While in high school she participated in cheerleading and choir being remembered for her excellent soprano voice. Gail married Al Kriens right after high school and they had three children: Connie, Dale, and Crystal. Gail was a loving, devoted wife and mother. She was involved in the ladies auxiliary at Skagit Speedway while her husband drove a race...

Rick A. Wenning passed away at Virginia Mason Hospital ICU unit on August 12, 2021, from Covid. He was raised in Cashmere Washington, graduating high school in 1973. He played on the football team as well as competed on the wresting team and played the trumpet in the High School Band. As recently as this spring he would recall having to perform, perfectly, the Hawaii Five O theme song required by his beloved band instructor, Mr. Johnson. In high school and for a time following he worked in the gas stations of Steve Purcell's Texaco and Leo Culp's Mobil along with doing orchard work for Mr. Culp. Rick learned his integral work ethic at a young age, his first job was burning boxes for...

Brian Lee McCallum; born on October 10,1960 in Wilmington, NC, the 4th child and second son of Jim and Ardeth McCallum; died unexpectedly of heart failure on August 4, 2021, while on a fishing charter out of Anchor Point, Alaska. He grew up in Anacortes, WA. His first job in lawn care, he went on to commercial fishing in Anacortes and Alaska. Later, he worked for Texaco Oil Refinery and from there, worked up to become the Senior Planner at VECA Professional Services in Alaska. Brian was a kind, compassionate, and caring husband, father, son, brother, and friend. He had many friends everywhere he went. He was jovial and generous; and loved communicating; genuinely interested in others. He...

Douglas Burton, wonderful Husband, father and amazing man of culture and discernment, renown local fine jeweler and life-long resident of Anacortes, passed away Wednesday morning August 4, 2021, after a brief illness. Doug was filled with the spirit of the Lord and at peace as he took this journey. His son Philip was by his side every step of the way. Doug was a man of high intellect and creativity. He loved and celebrated fine literature, art, culture, gourmet food and cooking. Doug had a quiet confidence and worldly wisdom that he would share with all who he touched. Though, not affiliated with any specific church, he had a very deep Christian faith and read scripture and prayers every...

Carol Ann (Bolte) Noyes, 79, of Hillsboro OR passed away on Aug. 3, 2021 at Providence St Vincent's hospital in Portland, OR. She was born in Palo Alto, CA, and with family moved to Anacortes, WA in 1945. She attended March Pt. Grade School and graduated from Anacortes High School in 1960. She met Larry Noyes on the beach of Deception Pass that summer. She married Larry on Feb 10, 1962. at St Mary's Roman Catholic Church, moved to Forest Grove OR, and then settled in Hillsboro OR in 1965. She had two sons, Michael William and Mitchell Lee Noyes. Carol was a homemaker, artist, bank teller, playground aide, Cub Scout den mother, art sales lady, receptionist, but above all else Christ was...

Fred Paul Holton, age 76, passed away on July 28, 2021, in Blaine, Washington. Fred was born in 1945 on Bastille Day, as he always told anyone who asked his birth date, to Preston and Grace Holton and grew up in Anacortes, Washington. At age 19, he joined the U.S. Army and became an expert rifleman and earned a Bronze Star. Fred is survived by his wife of 31 years, Eleanor Holton, his daughter Rhiannon Witt, and his grandchildren Cory Witt, Caden Williams, and Carina Williams. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Frank Holton. Fred will be dearly missed by his friends and family. At his request there will be no service. His ashes will be scattered beside those of his parents...

On July 28th, 2021, James "Hank" Moseley passed away in his home peacefully surrounded by friends and family. Hank was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas, on February 22nd, 1943. From there, Hank lived in various places from California to Seattle. There he met his wife Pamela, who had two daughters: Donna Mae Farstad and Kimberly Ann Farstad. Hank raised the two girls as his own. The family eventually moved to Port Townsend, WA, to be closer to Pamela's mother Donna Gregory. In 1978, Hank and Pam welcomed a daughter, Jamie Moseley. In 1992, Hank and Pamela moved to Anacortes for Hank's job. He owned a business with his business partner and friend Sandy Barber. Hank enjoyed golfing, fishing,...

Edwin "Ed" C. Vadset, Jr., 83, passed away Sunday, July 25th of age-related complications with his family by his side. Ed was born in Yakima and was raised in Seattle. He attended Lincoln High School where he played Baseball and Basketball; leading the Basketball team his Senior year to win the State tournament. (The team they beat happened to be Anacortes High). Ed continued to play Basketball on a scholarship for Western Washington University while pursuing his Undergraduate degree in Education. He met his bride, Sandi Rhebeck while at WWU and they moved to Anacortes in 1961 to begin Ed's 33-year career of teaching and later, coaching. His love of basketball led him to become a...

Carol Ann Davis was born on October 3, 1946 in Mauston, Wisconsin, to Bernard and Anna Belle Davis. But before she reached age 2, she ventured west, moving with her family to be raised in Albany, Oregon. Following graduation from Albany Union High School in 1964, Carol enrolled at Oregon State University, eventually receiving a Bachelor's degree in Business and a Master's degree in Education. After several years of courtship, Carol and Marv Shelby were married in 1966 at the Albany United Methodist Church. The ceremony was held on her father's 60th birthday. The newlyweds soon settled in Woodburn, their home for more than 30 years. During that time, Carol was a teacher at North Marion High...

Blynn Calvert Cooper 3/21/1925 - 7/18/2021 Blynn C. Cooper, World War II combat veteran passed away 7-18-2021 at 96 years old. Born to Marshall Blynn Cooper and Genevieve Lillian Schellenburg 3-21-1925 in Florence, Oregon. He grew up on the west coast of Washington and Oregon along with his younger brother, Gene. Blynn graduated high school and attended St. Martins college in Olympia, and the University of Washington in Seattle. Son of a US Coast Guard officer, Blynn was an officer in the US Merchant Marines commanding ships in the Pacific during World War II. A most memorable time personally and in history. At 18 he met Wilma Darlene Woodfin, an impressive pretty 15-year-old girl....