Dr. William M. THOMPSON

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• Census: 1900, Living in Skagit, Skagit Co., Washington

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A SAD DEATH

Dr. Wm. Thompson, the Well-Known Physician, Meets Death Through an Accident.

The whole community received a sad shock when the news was brought to the city that Dr. Wm. M. Thompson, the well known physician, had come to his death through a fatal error in drinking the contents of a bottle of carbolic acid instead of brandy as he intended. The doctor has for many years been a resident of Skagit City where he practiced his profession. His practice was very large, extending from the Stillaguamish on the south to the Samish on the north, and taking in the whole Skagit valley. Last Saturday the doctor was in Mt. Vernon most of the day on professional business, returning home late in the afternoon. During the night he complained of having a headache, and arose for the purpose of taking a drink out of a flask of brandy. His wife said to him he had better wait until she could light the lamp, but the doctor being sure of the position in which the bottle stood, that he did not wait for the light, but reaching a bottle in the darkness drank a large portion of the contents. Immediately he discovered his mistake, and calling his wife told her that he had drank out of the wrong bottle and taken carbolic acid in stead of brandy. Mrs. Thompson, though badly frightened, asked him what she should give him. The doctor realizing instantly the fatal dose he had taken, told her that nothing she could do could save him, and almost immediately lapsed off into a state of unconsciousness, in which state he continued for some time before death came. Mrs. Thompson, assisted by Mr. Garland, did all in her power by administering antidotes to counteract the effects of the deadly drug but to no avail, and though still alive when medical assistance arrived, he died shortly afterwards.
Dr. Thompson was born in Kennecksburg, Illinois, Sept. 1st, 1852, moving there to Memphis, Tenn. He came to Washington in 1883. Shortly after his arrival, he was married to Miss Mary Gates, a daughter of John B. Gates. By this marriage he had six children, one of which died a few years ago, and one son by a former marriage.
Dr. Thompson was a man of most noble impulses, always willing to sacrifice himself for the cause of humanity. His large and varied practice took him into the homes of all classes of people, and with all he was the same kind and considerate friend as well as physician. When called in a professional way, he never stopped to consider whether his fee was forthcoming, but responded just as quickly and cheerfully when called in doubtful cases as when summoned to attend people of wealth. The world is much better from the presence of such men as Dr. Thompson, and his loss will be keenly felt by those who depended upon him for medical assistance as well as those who enjoyed his personal friendship.

William married Mary Louise GATES on 18 Apr 1884. Mary (daughter of John Burns GATES and Sarah A. TURNER) was born on 30 Sep 1869 in Missouri; died on 28 Sep 1951 in Sedro Woolley, Skagit Co., Washington; was buried in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, La Conner, Skagit Co., Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 1900, Living with parents in Skagit, Skagit Co., Washington
• Census: 1910, living with mother in Lester, King Co., Washington

May married Roderick Augustus DAVIS on 18 Apr 1906 in Seattle, Washington. Roderick was born in 1883; died in 1943; was buried in Mount Vernon Cemetery, Mount Vernon, Skagit Co., Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 1900, Living with parents in Skagit, Skagit Co., Washington
• Census: 1910, Living in Tingley, Skagit Co., Washington
• Census: 1920, Living with husband in Omak, Okanogan Co., Washington
• Census: 1930, Living with husband in Tingley, Skagit Co., Washington
• Census: 1940, Living with husband in Tingley, Skagit Co., Washington

Edna married Jake Earl WARFIELD about 1908. Jake was born on 21 Sep 1888; died on 1 May 1961 in Sedro Woolley, Skagit Co., Washington; was buried in Union Cemetery, Sedro-Woolley, Skagit Co., Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 1900, Living with parents in Skagit, Skagit Co., Washington

Berde married Vivian T. GARL on 4 Feb 1905 in Washington. Vivian was born in abt. 1889 in Iowa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Berde married Wesley McKeever NEILAN on 16 Nov 1922 in Chehalis, Lewis Co., Washington. Wesley was born about 1886 in Michigan; died on 29 Sep 1947 in Anacortes, Skagit Co., Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 1900, Living with parents in Skagit, Skagit Co., Washington

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Obituary from local paper of April 23, 1936:

W. C. Thompson Taken By Death

William Cleveland Thompson, 42, who had been in failing health for the last several months, passed away yesterday afternoon in the home of his mother, Mrs. M. L. Eck of Day Creek.

Funeral services will be held at two o'clock Monday afternoon in the Aaron Light chapel in this city, with Rev. Henry Jacobs, officiating. Burial will be in the Pleasant Ridge cemetery.

The deceased who was a veteran of the World war, was born in Skagit City and had lived all his life in Skagit county.

Surviving are the mother, Mrs. Eck, and four sisters, Mrs. R. A. Davis of Mount Vernon, Mrs. J. E. Warfield of Day Creek, Mrs. Bert Garl of Seattle and Mrs. Inez Ford of Aberdeen.

Ned Thompson, brother of the deceased, died last December and was buried in the local cemetery

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• Census: 1900, Living with parents in Skagit, Skagit Co., Washington

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• Census: 1910, Living with mother in Tingley, Skagit Co., Washington
• Census: 1920, Living with parents in Omak, Okanogan Co., Washington

Family/Spouse: Ina Evelyn WOOD. Ina was born on 1 Oct 1913; died in Jun 1987; was buried in Qilcene Cemetery, Quilcene, Jefferson Co., Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 1920, Living with parents in Omak, Okanogan Co., Washington

Family/Spouse: James Henry DUFFY. James was born on 3 Mar 1911 in Sterling, Skagit Co., Washington; died on 20 Feb 1961; was buried in Union Cemetery, Sedro-Woolley, Skagit Co., Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 1920, Living with parents in Omak, Okanogan Co., Washington
• Census: 1930, Living with husband in Lilliwaup, Mason Co., Washington
• Census: 1940, Living with husband in Sedro Woolley, Skagit Co., Washington

Maude married Aubrey Earl ROGERS on 5 Apr 1928 in Skagit Co., Washington. Aubrey was born in 1902; died on 19 Mar 1955 in Bellingham, Whatcom Co., Washington; was buried in Bayview Cemetery, Bellingham, Whatcom Co., Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Clarence George FITZGERALD. Clarence was born on 24 Feb 1905 in South Dakota; died on 24 May 2006 in Skagit County, Washington; was buried in Green Hills Memorial Cemetery, Burlington, Skagit Co., Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 1920, Living with parents in Omak, Okanogan Co., Washington
• Children: 1930, Living with parents in Tingley, Skagit Co., Washington

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Nellie Louise Warfield NEUMAYER

Nellie Louise Warfield Neumayer a resident of Sedro-Woolley for the past 6 years passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2003 at the age of 87 years. She was born November 9, 1915 in Hamilton, WA the daughter of Jake and Edna Thompson Warfield. During WWII, Nellie served with the US Army Air Corps and in 1946, she enlisted in the US Air Force serving as a Tech Sgt. until her retirement in 1966 when she moved to the Reno, NV area working as a secretary. She is survived by her brother and sister in law Cecil and Millie Warfield of Sedro-Woolley and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside Inurnment Services will be held Tuesday, September 16, 2003 at 11 a.m. at the Sedro-Woolley Union Cemetery with Pastor Wendy Tingley of the Trinity United Presbyterian Church officiating. Arrangements and Services under the care of Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Woolley. You are invited to share your thoughts and memories of Nellie by signing our online guestbook at
www.lemleychapel.com

Published in print on 9/12/2003.
Seattle Times

Family/Spouse: ? NEUMAYER. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 1920, Living with parents in Omak, Okanogan Co., Washington
• Census: 1930, Living with parents in Tingley, Skagit Co., Washington

Family/Spouse: Doris Bell SNYDER. Doris was born on 21 Aug 1924 in Darrington, Snohomish Co., Washington; died on 18 Aug 2008 in Federal Way, King Co., Washington; was buried in Tahoma National Cemetery, Kent, King Co., Washington . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 1930, Living with parents in Tingley, Skagit Co., Washington

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Whitey was born on June 7, 1920 in Omak, WA, to Jake and Edna Warfield. He was the youngest of six children: Ewan Warfield, Beatrice (Betty) Duffy, Maude Fitzgerald, Nellie Neumayer and Clyde Warfield. Whitey lived his whole life in the Skagit Valley, attending grade school in the Day Creek School and graduating from Sedro Woolley High School in 1937.

He entered the United States Army Air Force in January 1942, receiving his training in Fort Lewis, WA and Witchita Falls, TX. He was sent to Australia in 1942 where he served for three years in the South West Pacific region, including the East Indies, Philippines, and New Guinea. He was discharged in September of 1945 and moved back to the Skagit County area. Whitey was proud of his service to our country and he could be found each Memorial Day placing flags and flowers on the graves of those who lost their lives in service.

Whitey married Mildred Elizabeth Lanphere on January 18, 1947 and they spent the next 66 years together. They had two sons, John and Brad, who were shown the value of hard work and the ability to construct or fix anything by Whitey's solid example.

Whitey spent his early working years in the logging and construction industries throughout the Valley. One of his most notable jobs was working on the construction of the Upper Baker Dam, running the machine that hauled the concrete from the batch plant to the dam. He retired in 1983 from Skagit Corporation in Sedro-Woolley where he was an Inspector in the Machinists Union.

Whitey loved the outdoors and was truly in his element with a fishing rod in his hand, hunting in eastern WA, tilling the soil in his garden, or sitting next to a campfire. Whitey and Millie's garden was famous amongst family and friends; something he enjoyed and took pride in right up until his passing.

He was a member of the Wildcat Steelhead Club and the Coffee Club at Norm's Barber Shop in Sedro-Woolley where he could be found in the mornings swapping stories with the guys.

Whitey was preceded in death by his parents and all of his siblings.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Millie Warfield, of Sedro-Woolley; sons: John Warfield, of Bow, and Brad Warfield (Barb), of Tonasket; granddaughters: Sarah (Steve) Richey, of Tonasket and Amanda (Tony) Call, of Tonasket; great-grandchildren: Karlie, Brooke, Jaycie, and Ben Richey, all of Tonasket; and several nieces and nephews.

His family was a source of happiness for him, enjoying each one and their accomplishments. He felt blessed to be able to be a part of his great-grandchildren's lives, watching them enjoy many of the same things he loved.

A Graveside Service with Military Honors will be held on Saturday, May 18th at 2:00 in the afternoon at the Sedro-Woolley Union Cemetery, with Pastor Wendy Tingley officiating.

Whitey's family would like to thank Dr. Eric Stark for his excellent care and compassion, as well as the caring staff at Life Care Center in Sedro-Woolley.

Cecil married Mildred Elizabeth LANPHERE [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 1930, Living with grandmother, Mary Eck, in Tingley, Skagit Co., Washington
• Census: 1940, Living with grandmother, Mary Eck, in Tingley, Skagit Co., Washington

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• Census: 1930, Living with grandparents in Tingley, Skagit Co., Washington
• Census: 1940, Living with grandparents in Tingley, Skagit Co., Washington

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• Census: 1930, Living with parents in Lilliwaup, Mason Co., Washington
• Census: 1940, Living with parents in Sedro Woolley, Skagit Co., Washington

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Published in The Skagit Valley Herald, Mount Vernon, WA September 10, 2015

Doreen Mae Gentry, 86, a resident of Sedro-Woolley, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2015 at home. She was born May 30, 1929 to Aubrey and Maude (Warfield) Rogers in Day Creek, Washington.

Doreen graduated from Sedro-Woolley High School in 1947. She worked at Montgomery Ward, early in her career. She married Elgie Gentry in 1966, and they lived in Concrete, WA until moving to Sedro-Woolley in 1999 after Elgie died. She was the bookkeeper for Elgie's construction and rental businesses. She loved sewing and gardening, especially her flowers. She was a member of the Red Hat Society and the Concrete Garden Club.

Doreen is survived by her stepchildren, Ken and his wife, Elizabeth Gentry, of Onalaska, WA and Ann and her husband, Sam Culver, of Poulsbo, WA; sister, Jean and her husband Ernie Freddolino, of Sedro-Woolley; brothers, Michael and his wife, Andrea Rogers, of Sedro-Woolley and Les and his wife Mary Fitzgerald, of Alger; sister in law, Nancy Rogers, of Sedro-Woolley; brother in law, Morris Nicholson of Antoch, CA; four grandchildren; great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Doreen was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Elgie Gentry; brother, Patrick Rogers; sister, Dorothy Nicholson.

Memorial Contributions are suggested to the Humane Society or Hospice of the Northwest.

A Graveside Inurnment will be held at 1:00, Saturday, September 12, 2015 at Union Cemetery, Sedro-Woolley, with Pastor Wendy Tingley presiding. Share your memories of Doreen and sign the online guest register at www.lemleychapel.com.

Doreen married Richard L. FONTIN on 14 Feb 1949 in Skagit Co., Washington. Richard was born on 22 Dec 1929; died on 8 Aug 2002 in Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Doreen married Elgie L. GENTRY on 14 Mar 1966 in Skagit Co., Washington. Elgie was born on 6 Jun 1924; died on 15 May 1998 in Concrete, Skagit Co., Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Census: 1940, Living with parents in Sedro Woolley, Skagit Co., Washington

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Patrick E. Rogers, 71, a resident of Sedro-Woolley, died on Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at the Providence Hospital in Everett, Washington.
Pat was born on September 7, 1937 in Sedro-Woolley, the son of Aubrey & Maude Warfield Rogers. He was raised and attended school in Sedro-Woolley, graduating from Sedro-Woolley High School with the class of 1955.
While finishing high school Pat worked at Northern State Hospital as a ward and nurses assistant for a time.
On May 25, 1956 he was united in marriage to Nancy Fortin in Sedro-Woolley and they made their home in Portland, Oregon and Pat worked for the Nabisco Company as an ingredients mixer for the crackers. In 1959 they returned to the Skagit Valley, making their home in Bow and Pat worked in the local shake mills for a while; he then worked for JW Feed in Burlington blending grains for animal feed, for Lone Star Cement in Concrete and then in 1970 began a 20 year career with the Skagit Corporation in Sedro-Woolley, working as a parts expeditor, making sure all the right parts showed up at the correct location at the right time for assembly.
Pat was an avid fisherman, enjoyed hunting and camping and growing vegetables in his garden. He also enjoyed smoking fish and meats and making sausage to share with family and friends. He was also quite the musician, playing his harmonica and singing country songs.
He was a member of the Machinist & Aerospace Workers Union, the Sedro-Woolley Eagles and the Wildcat Steelhead Club.
Pat is survived by his wife, Nancy at the family home in Sedro-Woolley. His six children and their spouses, Catherine & Chris O'Bryan of Camano Island, Mary Lynn & Steve Ringhouse of Day Creek, Brian & Teri Rogers of Sedro-Woolley, Rebecca & Pat Kyle of Bow, and Jacqueline & Bill Ensley and Patricia & Bill Swartz of Sedro-Woolley. A son-in-law, Gene Secor of Bow. Two brothers, Michael Rogers and his wife Andrea of Sedro-Woolley and Les Fitzgerald and his wife Mary of Burlington. Two sisters, Doreen Gentry and Jean Freddolino and her husband Ernie all of Sedro-Woolley. A brother-in-law, Morris Nicholson of California and a sister-in-law, Glenyce Jackson of Vancouver, WA. Twenty grandchildren, twenty one great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Linda ?Bird' Secor; a sister, Dorothy Nicholson and his step-father, Clarence Fitzgerald, his father & mother-in-law, Emery & Hazelle Fortin and a brother-in-law, Richard Fortin.
Memorials are suggested to the American Diabetes Association or the Wildcat Steelhead Club.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2009 at 11:00 AM at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Sedro-Woolley with Father Martin Bourke, Celebrant.
Visitation will be available at Lemley Chapel on Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM and at the church from 10 to 11 AM. Cremation will follow the services. Private inurnment will be at the Bow Cemetery.

Michael married Audrea Lucille CONNER [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]