Dolores Marie Chivers
April 5, 1930 – January 7, 2024
Sequim resident Dolores “Dee” Chivers passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 7, 2024. She was born on April 5, 1930 in Seattle to Russell and Evelyn Severson Rene.
Dee graduated from Ballard High School in 1948, worked for Boeing and then worked many years for Dr. Donald Treseler in Seattle. Her late husband Arnie was a butcher who co-owned Kenwood Market in the Green Lake neighborhood of Seattle.
Dee moved to Sequim in 2000 to be close to her sister Connie and while in Sequim frequented the Sequim Aquatic Recrearion Center (SARC), the Sunland Homeowners Association pool, the Mad Hatters and the Footprinters. She was also a member of Elks Lodge 2642 in Sequim.
Dee is survived by her sister Connie Rene of Sequim, son Mark (Jennifer) of Sequim and Antioch IL, daughter Lori (Victor) of Dallas TX and grandchildren Michael (Kelly Hagren) of Salem Lakes WI, Brian (Ryan) of San Francisco and Kristin (Kyle Tomkalski) of West Allis WI.
A private interment took place at Acacia Memorial Park in Seattle. A memorial celebration of Dee’s life will take place at a later date.
The Chivers Family would like to thank Assured Hospice and Jamestown Family Health Clinic for their wonderful care. Memorials can be directed to Peninsula Friends of Animals, PO Box 404 Sequim WA 98382, http://safehavenpfoa.org
Leslie Oliver “Les” Prince
February 22, 1932 – January 15, 2024
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Long-time Sequim resident Leslie Oliver “Les” Prince passed away on January 15, 2024, at St. Michael’s Medical Center in Silverdale, Washington. He was 91.
Mr. Prince, an enrolled member of the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe was born February 22, 1932, in Port Angeles, Washington, to Buck and Beatrice (Swegle) Prince. He lived and grew up in Port Angeles and Sequim, attending schools in Carlsborg and Port Angeles, graduating from Roosevelt High School in Port Angeles in 1949. Les and his late wife Betty Jacobs of Oklahoma were married in Elizabeth City, North Carolina in June 1955.
In October 1950, Les enlisted in the U.S. Navy, making it a career for 20 years. In that time he served two tours of duty in Korea and one in Vietnam, plus numerous deployments to the Western and Northern Pacific and most of Asia as far east as Saudi Arabia flying with various patrol squadrons. Les was awarded numerous medals, citations and commendations including the Air Medal for combat flights over Southeast Asia. He retired from the US Navy as a Chief Petty Officer in November 1970.
Les worked as a rural mail carrier for the Sequim Post Office, retiring from the postal service in 1987. From 1987 until 2000, Les along with his wife Betty fished their commercial salmon troller “Sea Prince” on the Straits of Juan de Fuca. After retiring from their commercial fishing business, Les and Betty traveled extensively throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and parts of Asia and Europe.
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Les’ involvement with the Jamestown Tribe included serving on the Tribal Council for approximately 13 years, 20 plus years on the Fish and Wildlife Committee, eventually as Chairman. He also served as Vice Chairman of the Point-No-Point Treaty Council, several terms as the Point-No-Point Commissioner to the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission representing the four Point-No-Point Tribes.
Les was a member of the United Methodist Church of Sequim, life member of the VFW and the Fleet Reserve Association. Les was an accomplished trapshooter and competed in trapshooting tournaments throughout the Western United States and British Columbia and as far east as Missouri. He was a member of the Pacific International Trapshooting Association, the Amateur Trapshooting Association of America, the National Rifleman Association, and the Port Angeles Gun Club.
Les’ legacy lives on through his sons Vince and Greg Prince; four grandchildren; six great grandchildren and one great great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by both parents and his wife Betty Prince in 2023.
A Graveside Service with military honors took place January 26, 2024 at the Jamestown Cemetery in Sequim, Washington.
Sequim Valley Chapel is honored to serve the family. Please visit our online register book at sequimvalleychapel.com to leave treasured memories for the family – (360) 683-5242.
William Hendershot
February 21, 1930 – December 6, 2023
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William Fred Hendershot, 93, died peacefully on December 6, 2023, following a brief illness with Covid-19. He was born February 21, 1930, to H. Harvey Hendershot and Emeline Sawyer Hendershot, the fifth of their nine children. He graduated from Rockford High School, Rockford, IL, in 1948, and married Barbara Guthrie on May 28, 1949, in Indianapolis, IN. With Barbara’s support, he earned a BS in Biochemistry from Indiana University in 1954, and completed his PhD at the University of Wisconsin.
He began his career in pharmaceuticals in research and development at the Ames Division of Miles Laboratories, where his proudest achievement was developing diabetic reagent test strips that improved treatment of diabetes. He eventually rose to become Corporate Vice President of Quality Assurance at Miles in Elkhart, IN, where he was responsible for the quality and safety of products such as Alka-Seltzer, One a Day vitamins, Flintstones Chewables, and Bactine. He traveled the world visiting manufacturing plants to ensure their compliance with FDA standards, and spoke at industry conferences, advocating best practices for safety and quality in the pharmaceutical industry.
While his career was demanding, he also prioritized family. He and Barbara had four children: Michael (Chularat) Hendershot, Suzan Hendershot, Sheryl (Dexter) Lehman, and Nancy (Thomas) Hendershot Reis. He loved family road trips and family game nights, playing board games and Tripoley into the wee hours. He supported the kids’ extracurricular activities and frequently volunteered with parent groups.
Bill valued his Christian faith and serving the church. After retirement from Miles, he and Barbara spent time in Libertyville, IL; Los Altos, CA; San Diego, CA; and ultimately Sequim, WA. In each town, they found a church home where they served on committees, volunteered with church activities, and faithfully attended Bible study. In Sequim, Bill was a deacon at Sequim Community Church and, with Barbara, helped lead the senior “Keenagers” group.
One quality everyone loved about Bill was his upbeat attitude. He liked to say he was doing better than you’d ever believe – and he meant it. He said daily how grateful he was for the life he had and how much he appreciated all he’d been given. His standard goodbye was a grin, a wave of his hand, and a hearty “Be cheerful!” He taught his family the importance of resilience, a positive attitude, and hard work, and showed them how to adapt to life changes with grace and gratitude. His high regard for education has had a lasting impact on his family.
Bill was predeceased by his parents, his wife Barbara, and six of his eight siblings: Harvey Hendershot, Harold Hendershot, Rosalyn Appleby, Thelma Fix, George Robert Hendershot, and Richard Hendershot. He is survived by his sisters, Jane Hendershot Lavender and Jo-An Hendershot; his four children: Mike, Suzan, Sheryl, and Nancy; seven grandchildren: Jed Hendershot, Amanda Nord, Ethan Hendershot, Angela Harvala, David Lehman, Emily Abrams, and James Reis; and ten great-grandchildren.
A celebration of life will be held at Sequim Community Church, Sequim, WA, on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at 1pm. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Bill’s name to the University of Washington Medical School at https://give.uwmedicine.org/give/.
Shirley Klein
April 13, 1944 – January 4, 2024
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It is with great sadness that the family of Shirley Marie (Herner) Klein announce her passing on Thursday, January 4, 2024, at the age of 79 at her home where she was surrounded by family.
Shirley was born April 13, 1944, in Mott, North Dakota, the oldest of seven children to Jerome and Florence (Marthaller) Herner. She grew up on the family farm.
It was in Mott, North Dakota, where she met the love of her life Ralph Klein, whom she married on August 26, 1963. A few years later they, along with two little children relocated to Sequim, Washington, where they had two more children.
She and Ralph were soul mates and anyone that saw them on the dance floor knew what a connection they had with each other. They both enjoyed dancing to waltz and polkas.
For many years, Shirley spent her days as a stay-at-home mom, which brought her great joy. Her children always remember her taking them outside on snow days, playing board games, always having homemade goodies available, taking them on bike rides, sewing Halloween costumes, shopping trips with her daughter and making the holidays special because of how she always liked to decorate.
Once Shirley’s youngest child was in school, she began her career as a para educator at Helen Haller Elementary School. She always took great pride in her job along with being a mentor to the children she worked with. Shirley also treasured the friendships she had made at the school. She had a good connection with the teachers, bus drivers and students.
After retiring, Shirley and Ralph would go for daily walks. She enjoyed working in the yard, planting flowers, gardening, and being a member of the Women of St. Joseph’s group. She also had a great time playing cards with her friends and grandchildren.
Shirley’s hobbies included crocheting blankets, sewing, cooking, putting photo albums together, walking, bicycling and making homemade cookies and pies for friends and family.
Shirley was a devoted wife, dedicated mother and grandmother, sister and neighbor, we will cherish all the fond memories of her. She will be missed by many and the fond memories we have will allow her presence to remain with us daily.
Shirley’s legacy lives on through her loving husband Ralph, her four children Rory (Virginia), Ryan, Roxanne (Cory), and Randy; six grandchildren Nathaniel, Suni, Michael, Emily, Noah, and TaraRay; Other survivors include siblings LaDonna, Linda, Beverly, Lester, and Ronald. She was preceded in death by both parents and her brother Harold.
A Recitation of the Rosary will take place February 9, 2024, at 10:30 AM at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, located at 121 E. Maple Street in Sequim. A Memorial Mass will follow at 11:00. All are welcome to attend.
Memorial contributions in Shirley’s name may be made to a charity of ones choosing ; Alzheimer’s/Dementia research or to the Women of St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church.
Your wings were ready to fly, but our hearts were not. Whenever we see a hummingbird, we will think of you. You will be greatly missed.
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Weldon Dee Sheldon
Weldon Dee Sheldon of Sequim died of age-related causes at his Sequim home on Jan. 20, 2024.
He was 85.
Sheldon was born May 15, 1938.
An obituary will be published soon.
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Eldora Rose Matthews
Eldora Rose Matthews of Port Angeles died of age-related causes at Golden Years Care Center on Jan. 23, 2024.
Matthews, founder of Airport Garden Center, was 94.
She was born July 6, 1929.
A service will be held at a later date.
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