Dwight Carl Sorenson was born May 17, 1935, to Chris and Evelyn Sorenson in Seattle, raised in Bothell, and passed away at Whidbey Manor, Aug. 9, 2008.

He attended Northshore schools and graduated from Bothell High School in 1953. He entered the University of Washington that year.

In 1957, he met and married Claudette “Penny” Penn. They then moved to Bellingham and entered Western Washington University, graduating in 1960 with degrees in education.

That year they came to Oak Harbor, taking teaching positions in the Oak Harbor School District. He also studied marine biology at University of Hawaii. He received his master’s in education in 1968.

Dwight taught science at Oak Harbor High School for 35 years, retiring in 1995. Penny passed away in 1984.

In 1985, Dwight met and married Clair Hoefel, who survives his passing. Surviving children are sons Eric and Daren Sorenson and Jason Hoefel. He is also survived by his daughter Elizabeth Kees and grandchildren Erica, Michaela, Ryan, Kennet and Callie, twin sister Judith Sorenson Anderson and nephews Jason and Randal Anderson.

Dwight fought a brave and gallant battle against pancreatic cancer for nearly a year.

He was a true renaissance man who enjoyed travel, a good story, a good scotch, great food, and great red wine. He will be fondly remembered for the many stories and jokes he told over and over, and by his family, friends and hundreds of students who passed through his classroom.

At his request, there will be no services, but he would be happy if you raise a toast in his honor, smile, and get on with life. Remembrances may be made to the Whidbey Island Hospital, designated to the MAC Oncology Department, P.O. Box 641, Coupeville, WA 98239.

In memory

Our teacher, our friend, Dwight Sorenson, you will never know how many lives you impacted in your many years teaching in Oak Harbor. May you rest in peace.

Patty Fakkema and many, many others

Jay Mozes

Jay Mozes died suddenly at his home in Oak Harbor on July 31, 2008, at the age of 59. He was born Jan. 6, 1949, in Allentown, Penn., to Isadore and Sylvia (List) Mozes. Jay enlisted in the U.S. Navy and retired as an AZC (E-7).

Following retirement, Jay attended Skagit Valley College, receiving his associate of arts degree. He then attended Western Washington University working on his bachelor’s degree.

Jay went to work for Almac Towing and Wrecking in Anacortes as an auto disassembler, working there for eight years.

He enjoyed attending motocross racing, watching the Mariners and for many years was a bowler and youth bowling instructor at both Oak Bowl and NAS Whidbey. He was a member of the Fleet Reserve Association, Branch 97 of Oak Harbor and was a Boy Scouts of America scout leader and also a Little League baseball coach for many years.

Jay is survived by his wife of 38 years, Mary Ellen, and one son, Barry Mozes and wife Nikki of Clinton, and one sister, Priya Shellenbarger of Oroville, Wash.

Jay requested no formal funeral services be conducted. Cremation was held with private family burial to follow. Arrangements were entrusted to Burley Funeral Chapel, Oak Harbor.

Roger Don Chase

Roger D. Chase, U.S.N Lieutenant Commander, Ret., and noted Island County employee, entered into rest on Aug. 8, 2008, in Mount Vernon. A full obituary will appear at a future date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Affordable Burial & Cremation Services of Mount Vernon. Cards of Condolence may be sent to the family in Care of the Funeral Home.

Kenneth Thomas Lauhon

Kenneth Thomas Lauhon, 81 of Coupeville, died Aug. 9, 2008. He was born Sept. 28, 1926, in Seattle to William and Ruth Lauhon. He grew up on Alki Beach and graduated from West Seattle High School in 1944. Right after high school, Ken enlisted in the United States Army, serving as an MP in Germany after the war.

On June 25, 1949, Ken married Dolores Cronquist. He attended the University of Washington, receiving his bachelor of arts degree in geology.

Ken was employed for a short time with Superior Oil in Texas before returning to the Northwest. He then worked for Boeing where one of his favorite positions was with the hydrofoil. After 35 years with the company, Ken retired.

After losing Dolores, his wife of 25 years, Kenneth married Louise McDonough Macaulay on Aug. 11, 1978. Together they moved to Whidbey Island, where they have lived for 20 years.

Ken loved rhododendrons and was a member of the Rhododendron Society in Seattle for most of his life. He enjoyed fly fishing (tying his own flies) and salmon fishing. Ken always loved the outdoors, especially camping trips to Lake Chelan and the spring trip to Kalaloch.

Ken participated in the Coupeville Farmers Market for 10 years, selling dwarf conifers. His latest passion, though, was his model trains. He was a member of the Trains 101 club and met with friends every Thursday morning to “play trains.”

A memorial gathering will be held at the family home on Saturday, Aug. 16, at 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations have been suggested to Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens, PO Box 154, Greenbank, WA 98253 or Coupeville Farmers Market.

Kenneth is survived by his wife of 30 years, Louise; daughters Gayle, Janyce and Barbara; son Ron; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife Dolores.

Card of thanks

The family of Murray Holmes wishes to thank the many kind people both at the hospital and at the nursing home who cared for him during his extended illness; especially the many wonderful caregivers at Careage of Whidbey for their compassion, kindness and humanity.

It is our greatest hope that each one of you receives the same level of caring and humanity during your final days that you extended to Murray and his family. We would like to express our special gratitude to Sharon at Careage for her ministry to our dad after he passed.

We wish to thank the many friends who stopped by to see him, Father Mike for the special prayer which gave us peace during our dad’s final hours, Pastor Rick for his visits and prayers which so comforted our dad and us, as well as for his exceptional memorial service at Cam-Bey. We would also like to express our appreciation for the professionalism and caring shown by Paul Kuzina, Rodger Truax and staff of Whidbey Memorial. Their kindness will long be remembered.

Our special thanks to Murray’s dear friend, Dorothy Landis, who was his beloved companion — she had a special place in his heart.

The Family of Murray L. Holmes.