Sunday, November 17, 2013

Jack E. Staeheli Obituary

Jerry Staeheli presented this information on his facebook page.  I include it here.

From the Everett Herald of November 7, 2013:

Jack E. Staeheli passed away on October 24, 2013 after a long and productive life. He was born in December, 1918 in Spokane, WA to Caspar and Gertrude Staeheli. As a lifetime Washington resident he lived the outdoor lifestyle he loved so much.
 
Jack met and married his wife of 63 years, Thelma (Nail) Staeheli, in 1940. They moved to Everett where he had a long career at American Boiler Works, while they raised their children, Larry Staeheli and Sharon (Staeheli) Hansen.
 
After 40 years he retired and they moved to Soap Lake and enjoyed a life filled with hunting, fishing, gardening, family and friends. A kind and capable man, Jack was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma, and siblings, Harry and Frieda.
 
He leaves behind a loving family, including his children, Larry and Sharon, three grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
 
The family wishes to express their gratitude to the staff at Columbia Basin Hospital for their support and care during the past three years of Jacks life. At the request of the family there will be no services.
 
The family suggests that donations be made in his name to the Columbia Basin Hospital Foundation, % Alayna Lodi, 200 Nat Washington Way, Ephrata, WA 98823.
 
Please leave a memory for the family or sign their online guestbook at: www.scharbachs.com. Scharbach's Columbia Funeral Chapel, Quincy, is assisting the family with arrangements.
 
 
 

Wednesday, November 6, 2013

Den Dempsey Update for October 31


Hi friends, and family. 
Den is home now at the condo and we are getting into a routine.  Lots of doctor appointments this first couple of weeks, but things should settle down.  We have a new German Shepherd. We lost both Slippers and Zada during Den's hospitalization. 
Den seems content to be here and is aware that we can no longer take care of the big property in Snohomish.  His friend, Kem Hunter, Is helping decide what to do with it. Den's address is now 5915 Highway Place, #404, Everett, 98203 and will be indefinitely.  Cards and letters are welcome, and visits too whenever you can make it. 
Our phone is 425-353-5905.  Den no longer has a cell phone, and I'll let you know when he gets one. I have help every day and they are great. When we go out I sometimes take Den in my car and sometimes use a cabulance. 
Feel free to invite us to galas.  Den's email is denatwestwick@aol.com, and he does read messages though replying takes time and he often doesn't want to do it. Using one hand, the "wrong" one in his case, is very slow. 
He is making good progress, and I'm very happy to have him home again. Thanks to all of you for your prayers, cards, support and good wishes. 
With love to all, Den and Irene