Obituaries
Published on Thu, Aug 19, 2010Read More Obituaries
Oliver 'Jack' Krnoull
A graveside service was held for former Sequim resident Oliver "Jack" Krnoull, who died Aug. 9, 2010, at the age of 86. He lived in Port Angeles at the time of his death.
He was born Nov. 8, 1923, in Bothell, to John and LaVerne Capel Krnoull.
He served in the United States Army during World War II in Alaska. He was a dairy farmer in Sequim from 1947 until his retirement in 1999.
His club memberships included the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Sequim Prairie Grange, Independent Order of Odd Fellow and the Eagles. He was a Dungeness Irrigation District board member for more than 20 years.
He is survived by his stepsons and stepdaughters-in-law
Ray and Cindy Gallenger of Sequim; Tim and Vanessa
Gallenger of Seattle; Chuck Brink of Sequim; stepdaughter Char Cassidy of Olympia; sisters and brother-in-law Edith
Anders of Port Angeles and Dorothy and Stan Ullrich of
Seattle; 13 stepgrandchildren; and nine nephews and nieces.
He was preceded in death by his sisters Mary Lankford and Helen Seek.
Sequim Valley Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements.
Gene Allen Seaman
A graveside service was held for Sequim resident Gene Allen Seaman, who died Aug. 8, 2010, at the age of 88.
He was born Oct. 30, 1922, in Holland, Mich.
No further information was available.
Betty Jean Enbysk
No public service was reported for Port Angeles resident Betty Jean Enbysk, who died Aug. 5, 2010, at the age of 82.
She was born March 8, 1928, in Portland, Ore., to Ernest and Bernice Richmond Blomgren.
Drennan & Ford Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Dr. Edward Richard Zbaraschuk
June 6, 1936 - August 9, 2010
A long-time dentist who opened his practice on Washington Street in 1974 and was an active community leader here in Sequim, died Monday, August 9, at home. Dr. Edward Richard Zbaraschuk was diagnosed with signet cell adenocarcinoma earlier this year.
Dr. Zbaraschuk was active in the Sequim community, especially with Kiwanis, where he served as treasurer and president and participated in the organization's annual Christmas Tree fund raising project, and the local Seventh-Day Adventist Church, where he was an active lay leader and teacher of an Adult Bible class.
Dr. Zbaraschuk was born in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada on June 6, 1936, the second of four children to Tony and Catherine Zbaraschuk. He worked as journeyman printer and foreman for the Herald Press in Prince Albert, where he met and married
Melvina Zary. He graduated from Walla Walla College with a chemistry degree in 1964 and worked for several years as an industrial chemist at several corporations, including Crown Zellerbach in Port Townsend. After graduating from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry in Loma Linda, California, he and his family returned to the Olympic Peninsula.
He leaves behind his wife, Mel (they would have celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary in November) and four children and their spouses: Richard (who became a partner in his father's dental practice in 1989) and Jennifer of Sequim, WA; Tracy and Craig Reynolds of Sterling, MA; Cindy and Brent Robinson of Murrieta, CA; and Lori and Smari Thordarson of LaPorte, IN. Edward was preceded in death by his parents and older sister, Agnes Louise. Two younger brothers, Dennis Walter and Reuben Ivan, survive.
Edward and Mel's four children, along with all 12 grandchildren, were able to join them over this July 4 weekend in Sequim for a three-day Independence Day family get-together.
A celebration of Dr. Zbaraschuk's life will be held at a later date. Those wishing information may call 683-7373.
Henry Roch Joncas
Born in Longview, WA January 30th, 1928 to Joseph and Marie Joncas, Henry was the youngest and surviving member of 6 siblings. Henry passed away peacefully August 7th in Sequim, with his family nearby. In his youth Henry worked in the Long Bell Lathe Mill in Longview and as a projectionist in the local theater. He served in the Army Signal Corps in Germany in the late 40s where he taught Morse Code to our troops. Following his honorable discharge he returned to the Los Angeles area where he began a long and successful career as a stereo manufacturer's representative. Among his early clients was the silent film star Harold Lloyd, with whom he turned a business relationship into a lifelong friendship. Henry moved to Seattle in 1962 where he started Seattle Stereo, one of the first hi-fi stores in Seattle. The following year he married Marie Joncas (Pukallus). For the next 47 years Henry and Marie raised their two daughters Kim and Linda, traveled the world, enjoyed their Gourmet Club, Trader Vic's, entertaining clients, family and friends, the opera, and motor-homing. Henry and Marie eventually retired in Sequim, WA and enjoyed their golden years together there for 19 years. Henry was known for his sincere generosity and love for his family and many friends. Family meant everything to Henry. Christmas was his favorite time of year and he loved giving gifts. Henry spoke his mind and heart freely and was a man of wry wit and humor. He maintained his childlike sense of wonder and delight to the very end. He adored pets throughout life, from his childhood raccoon Elizabeth to his beloved dogs Abby and Kenny. Henry embraced technology and it helped keep him young. Family and friends were most important to him. Most of all he loved life. An eternal optimist and child at heart, he spread love, wonder and joy to all who knew him. Reminiscing on his many accomplishments and adventures he remarked recently how lucky he had been in his life to have "Bounced off all four walls." In the end Henry's inquisitive mind, spirit and heart continued to lead his body where it could no longer follow. Henry is survived by his wife Marie; Daughters Kim Vincent (Mike); Linda Wells (Randy); Grand-daughters Katie Stubbs (Chris); Shannon and Sarah Vincent, and many, many beloved friends who will forever miss this truly remarkable man. There will be a small private service. In lieu of flowers, donations to local hospice or the American Cancer Society are appreciated. Go with love Henry!
A graveside service was held for former Sequim resident Oliver "Jack" Krnoull, who died Aug. 9, 2010, at the age of 86. He lived in Port Angeles at the time of his death.
He was born Nov. 8, 1923, in Bothell, to John and LaVerne Capel Krnoull.
He served in the United States Army during World War II in Alaska. He was a dairy farmer in Sequim from 1947 until his retirement in 1999.
His club memberships included the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Sequim Prairie Grange, Independent Order of Odd Fellow and the Eagles. He was a Dungeness Irrigation District board member for more than 20 years.
He is survived by his stepsons and stepdaughters-in-law
Ray and Cindy Gallenger of Sequim; Tim and Vanessa
Gallenger of Seattle; Chuck Brink of Sequim; stepdaughter Char Cassidy of Olympia; sisters and brother-in-law Edith
Anders of Port Angeles and Dorothy and Stan Ullrich of
Seattle; 13 stepgrandchildren; and nine nephews and nieces.
He was preceded in death by his sisters Mary Lankford and Helen Seek.
Sequim Valley Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements.
Gene Allen Seaman
A graveside service was held for Sequim resident Gene Allen Seaman, who died Aug. 8, 2010, at the age of 88.
He was born Oct. 30, 1922, in Holland, Mich.
No further information was available.
Betty Jean Enbysk
No public service was reported for Port Angeles resident Betty Jean Enbysk, who died Aug. 5, 2010, at the age of 82.
She was born March 8, 1928, in Portland, Ore., to Ernest and Bernice Richmond Blomgren.
Drennan & Ford Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Dr. Edward Richard Zbaraschuk
June 6, 1936 - August 9, 2010
A long-time dentist who opened his practice on Washington Street in 1974 and was an active community leader here in Sequim, died Monday, August 9, at home. Dr. Edward Richard Zbaraschuk was diagnosed with signet cell adenocarcinoma earlier this year.
Dr. Zbaraschuk was active in the Sequim community, especially with Kiwanis, where he served as treasurer and president and participated in the organization's annual Christmas Tree fund raising project, and the local Seventh-Day Adventist Church, where he was an active lay leader and teacher of an Adult Bible class.
Dr. Zbaraschuk was born in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada on June 6, 1936, the second of four children to Tony and Catherine Zbaraschuk. He worked as journeyman printer and foreman for the Herald Press in Prince Albert, where he met and married
Melvina Zary. He graduated from Walla Walla College with a chemistry degree in 1964 and worked for several years as an industrial chemist at several corporations, including Crown Zellerbach in Port Townsend. After graduating from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry in Loma Linda, California, he and his family returned to the Olympic Peninsula.
He leaves behind his wife, Mel (they would have celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary in November) and four children and their spouses: Richard (who became a partner in his father's dental practice in 1989) and Jennifer of Sequim, WA; Tracy and Craig Reynolds of Sterling, MA; Cindy and Brent Robinson of Murrieta, CA; and Lori and Smari Thordarson of LaPorte, IN. Edward was preceded in death by his parents and older sister, Agnes Louise. Two younger brothers, Dennis Walter and Reuben Ivan, survive.
Edward and Mel's four children, along with all 12 grandchildren, were able to join them over this July 4 weekend in Sequim for a three-day Independence Day family get-together.
A celebration of Dr. Zbaraschuk's life will be held at a later date. Those wishing information may call 683-7373.
Henry Roch Joncas
Born in Longview, WA January 30th, 1928 to Joseph and Marie Joncas, Henry was the youngest and surviving member of 6 siblings. Henry passed away peacefully August 7th in Sequim, with his family nearby. In his youth Henry worked in the Long Bell Lathe Mill in Longview and as a projectionist in the local theater. He served in the Army Signal Corps in Germany in the late 40s where he taught Morse Code to our troops. Following his honorable discharge he returned to the Los Angeles area where he began a long and successful career as a stereo manufacturer's representative. Among his early clients was the silent film star Harold Lloyd, with whom he turned a business relationship into a lifelong friendship. Henry moved to Seattle in 1962 where he started Seattle Stereo, one of the first hi-fi stores in Seattle. The following year he married Marie Joncas (Pukallus). For the next 47 years Henry and Marie raised their two daughters Kim and Linda, traveled the world, enjoyed their Gourmet Club, Trader Vic's, entertaining clients, family and friends, the opera, and motor-homing. Henry and Marie eventually retired in Sequim, WA and enjoyed their golden years together there for 19 years. Henry was known for his sincere generosity and love for his family and many friends. Family meant everything to Henry. Christmas was his favorite time of year and he loved giving gifts. Henry spoke his mind and heart freely and was a man of wry wit and humor. He maintained his childlike sense of wonder and delight to the very end. He adored pets throughout life, from his childhood raccoon Elizabeth to his beloved dogs Abby and Kenny. Henry embraced technology and it helped keep him young. Family and friends were most important to him. Most of all he loved life. An eternal optimist and child at heart, he spread love, wonder and joy to all who knew him. Reminiscing on his many accomplishments and adventures he remarked recently how lucky he had been in his life to have "Bounced off all four walls." In the end Henry's inquisitive mind, spirit and heart continued to lead his body where it could no longer follow. Henry is survived by his wife Marie; Daughters Kim Vincent (Mike); Linda Wells (Randy); Grand-daughters Katie Stubbs (Chris); Shannon and Sarah Vincent, and many, many beloved friends who will forever miss this truly remarkable man. There will be a small private service. In lieu of flowers, donations to local hospice or the American Cancer Society are appreciated. Go with love Henry!
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