Verna Lorraine Walker
Verna Lorraine Walker of Sequim died of pneumonia and COVID-19 on Feb. 2, 2022, at Sequim Health and Rehabilitation.
She was 85.
Walker was born Nov. 23, 1936.
No services are planned.
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Steven Wade Smith
Steven Wade Smith of Sequim died of age-related natural causes at Olympic medical Center on Feb. 1, 2022.
He was 72.
Smith was born Aug. 16, 1949.
A celebration of life is being planned and will be announced in an upcoming obituary.
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Beverly Johnne Sears Velasquez
April 28, 1936 – January 27, 2022
Beverly (85) died in Camarillo, CA peacefully at home. Beverly was born in Los Angeles, CA and lived most of her life in Southern California until moving to Sequim, WA where she lived with her husband Hugo until he died in 2016. Beverly was preceded in death by her parents Mary Louise Kronauge and Allan Daniel Sears. Sisters, Allana V. Sears and Mary Louise Sears. Beverly is survived by daughters Terri Stamper of Union, WA, Jennifer Haupt (Tomas) of Lacey WA. and Allison Velasquez of Ontario, CA. Beverly is also survived by five grandchildren, Vincent Haupt of Lacey, WA; Paul Snell (Alisha) of Bonney Lake, WA; Christine J. Kerns of Lacey, WA; Shannon Goodman (Scott) of Bonney Lake, WA; Mitch Stamper (Kristy) of Richmond TX. Beverly is also survived by two sisters-in-law, Eva Velasquez of Camarillo, CA and Martha S. May of Santa Fe Springs, CA. In addition, Beverly leaves behind great grandchildren and two nieces and a nephew. The family would like to acknowledge Sue Powers whom Beverly thought of as a sister, and friend Margaret Vesprini along with long time caregiver Regina De Sequera.
Beverly in her own words led an amazing life. She married the love of her life, was a loving and supportive mother and grandmother. A great and generous friend to all who knew her. She always spoke of the many great trips she and Hugo took from Hawaii to the East coast. She enjoyed gardening and gambling, not necessarily in that order. She enjoyed being the life of the party, and it was often mentioned that she should have gone into acting (perhaps a Lucille Ball stand in). Her family and friends feel blessed to have been a part of her life , and she will be missed.
Beverly and Hugo will be interned together at Conejo Mountain Mortuary in Camarillo, CA. No services are planned at this time.
Nancy Curtis Lawrence
January 17, 1923 – January 26, 2022
Nancy Curtis Lawrence, 99 of Sequim, Washington passed away on January 26 after a brief illness. Nancy had recently celebrated her 99th birthday with friends and family at her home in Sequim.
Nancy Curtis was born on January 17, 1923 in Brooklyn, NY, of parents Jeanette E. Curtis and Bradford S. Curtis. She was the younger sister of Pauline Curtis and was always disappointed that she was born in Brooklyn rather than in New England as was most of her immediate family.
Nancy graduated from Asbury Park High School, NJ, in 1940 and due to War time acceleration of course studies, from Colby College, Waterville, Maine in 1943. She continued her education at Chance Vaught Aircraft, Stratford, CT where, under a scholarship program established to “prepare young women like you for work in the field of aeronautical engineering,” she trained as a draftsman as part of the War effort. She married Charles N. Bacon Jr. in 1943.
After returning to New Jersey in the early 1950’s Nancy continued her career as a draftsman, first at Bendix Aviation and later at AT&T Bell Laboratories. While working at Bell Labs she met and married Watson A. Lawrence in 1963. After moving to Illinois, she continued her career as a draftsman with Bell Labs and later with Fork Standards. Nancy and Watson founded Ryall Masters Swimming Club in Illinois. In 1972 Nancy and Watson became Amateur Athletic Union Masters Swimming National Long Course Champions. Her interest in Masters Swimming continued throughout her life in Jackson, MS, Menlo Park, CA, and in Sequim, WA. While living in Jackson she taught English as part of the VISTA program.
Nancy moved to Sequim, WA in 1990 and remained active in Masters Swimming. She also worked with the Dungeness Schoolhouse and Sequim Museum and Arts Center and helped establish the museum library. In her later years she enjoyed entertaining her grandchildren and great grandchildren. One of her particular late-in-life joys was outings with the Sequim Wheelers who provide bicycle/wheelchair outings for disabled individuals.
Nancy is survived by her children Charles N. Bacon IV and his wife Ann M. Bacon of Beverly, MA, and Sarah J. Lawrence of Sequim; grandchildren Jessica L. Bacon of Portsmouth, NH, MeL G. Wilson, Jennifer L. Wilson, and Oliver S. Lawrence of Sequim; great grandchildren Emery L. Bacon of Hyattsville, MD., Michael E. Soto of Sequim, and Marcus L. Maroni of Mt Vernon, IL; and niece Wendy Scheirer and her husband Scott Scheirer of West Chester, PA. She was preceded in death by her husband Watson A. Lawrence, her sister Pauline C. Baerreis and grandson Bradford C. Bacon.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to Sequim Wheelers or the Sequim Museum and Arts Center.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, March 18 at 1 PM at the Trinity United Methodist Church (TUMC) in Sequim, WA. Covid protocols will be in place during the service. Internment will be private at Vine Lake Cemetery in Medfield, Massachusetts.
Linda “Lin” Guenther Aab
September 27, 1942 – Decmeber 1, 2021
Linda “Lin” Guenther Aab, caring wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister and friend, passed away suddenly on 1 December 2021 at her home in Sequim, Washington. She was 79.
Linda was born 27 September 1942 in Olympia, Washington, to Robert and Virginia(Hart) Christenson. She spent her time in Lakewood and Everett, Washington and Salem, Oregon.
In 1963, she married Robert Guenther and together they had three sons: Bryan, Kevin, and Darren. The family moved to Honolulu, Hawaii, in the early 1970s and Linda embraced Hawaii culture, became a proud Punahou School parent, and spent sabbaticals in Germany.
In Hawaii, she also pursued her dream of becoming a nurse and received her bachelor’s degree in Nursing from the University of the State of New York. As an RN, she worked for Straub Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente Hospital where she specialized in cardiology, emergency medicine and industrial medicine. One of her many achievements included being appointed President of the Hawaii Society for Healthcare Education and Training which allowed her to travel across Hawaii to improve healthcare delivery to the wider community.
In her spare time, she enjoyed sailing trips between the islands of Oahu, Lanai, Maui, Molokai, and Kauai. In 1998 Lin and Robert retired to Sequim, Washington.
After losing Robert in 2002, she met and married Vello Aab in 2006. Together, they explored the world, taking cruises and visiting Europe, the South Pacific, the Galapagos, Machu Picchu, Australia, and the Antarctic to name a few. Their travels continued with an annual trips to Hawaii spending the winter months on Maui.
When at home in Sequim, she enjoyed singing with the Sweet Adelines and the Sequim Community Church Choir.
She will be remembered for her bright smile, warm embrace and her loud “YES” to any and all adventures.
She is survived by her husband Vello; her sons Bryan (Kelly), Darren (Nicole) and Kevin Guenther; three grandchildren Aiden, Amelia, and Carsten and her sister Judy.
A private family ceremony was held in Sequim which will be followed by a ceremony in Honolulu in Summer 2022.
Sequim Valley Funeral Chapel, (360) 683-5242, is honored to serve the family. Please visit our online register book at sequimvalleychapel.com to leave treasured memories for the family.
Shirley Anne Creed
June 1, 1936 – January 17, 2022
Shirley Anne Creed of Sequim, Washington, passed away January 17, 2022 at Golden Years Personal Care in Port Angeles, Washington. She was 85.
Shirley was born June 1, 1936 in San Antonio, Texas, one of three children to Chester and Marjorie (Smith) Zuspann. Some of Shirley’s fondest memories included growing up with her two brothers Allen and Buddy and being a tomboy, playing in the neighborhood and getting into mischief with her younger brother, Buddy.
Shirley worked as a doctor’s assistant and learned everything directly from the doctor through on-the-job training, even helped deliver babies at the Nix Hospital in San Antonio.
In 1972, she married Edward Creed, a Brigadier General in the Army Reserves. They traveled throughout the world together making several trips to New Zealand, Australia and Europe to name a few.
Shirley was instrumental in growing their McDonald’s business in San Antonio and managed many aspects including bookkeeping. Her people skills helped them to expand to include a second franchise.
In 1988, they decided to retire in Sequim in favor of cooler temperatures. While in retirement Shirley began another career selling Mary Kay, which won her numerous sales awards. Also during that time she enjoyed gardening, reading, cross stitch and spending time with her grandchildren/step grandchildren, forming a special bond with each one.
Shirley loved Jesus, sang in the church choir in her youth, believed strongly in the power of prayer and saw God’s work in nature. She loved music, and enjoyed playing her collection of gospel, pop, opera, country and Christmas CDs.
She was known for her generosity to her family and donated to several charities over the years including many that support soldiers and veterans.
Shirley is survived by two sons, Karl Kappelmann and Monty (Kathy) Greenwald; two daughters Laura (Lamar) Gidden and Sherry Guenther; three grandchildren Joshua Guenther, Jerica Shepard and L.A. Gidden IV; and three step Grandchildren Annie Kimbell, James “Jim” Williams Jr and Gene Williams.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, Maj. Gen. Edward I Creed US Army (Ret.), her parents Chester and Marjorie Zuspann and both brothers Allen and Leslie (Buddy) Zuspann.
The family would like to thank Golden Years Personal Care in Port Angeles, WA for the compassionate care they provided to our Mom/Mom-in-law/Grandma.
A private Memorial Service will take place in the near future. Shirley will be laid to rest beside her husband Ed at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia at a later date.
Sequim Valley Funeral Chapel, (360) 683-5242, is honored to serve the family. Please visit our online register book at sequimvalleychapel.com to leave treasured memories for the family.
