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A gentle soul, a family in need

Posted in In memory, tagged , , , on July 26, 2022| Leave a Comment »

Esther Hummel

Esther Hummel was a genuinely nice person.

From back in the days when she worked at the family business at The County Deli and visited Videoville on a regular basis, to more recent times, she was always kind to all.

Esther, who had fought valiantly to overcome health problems in recent years, passed away Tuesday at age 46 after suffering a heart attack.

She’s survived by John, her husband of 25 years, and their children Dylan and Elizabeth, as well as a large, loving family and many friends here in Coupeville.

Esther’s sister-in-law Seaneen has launched a GoFundMe where the community near and far can aid the family with funeral expenses.

 

To read more, and help out if you can, pop over to:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/my-brother-john-p-hummel-with-funeral-expenses?qid=ba21dc259c2f19d3e03ea929d14d9ce4

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Celebrate Lanie’s lovely life

Posted in In memory, tagged , , , , on July 25, 2022| Leave a Comment »

Lanie and Steve Kiel, forever rockin’ the gym. (Photo by JohnsPhotos.net)

A celebration of life has been set for Lanie Kiel.

The much-loved Wolf Mom, who treated her daughter’s teammates as additional children of her own, bestowing hugs and non-stop encouragement, passed away in March after a ferocious battle with cancer.

Lanie’s soaring spirit and gentle kindness will be honored in an event set for the Coupeville Rec Hall.

The celebration will run from 4:00-8:00 PM Friday, Aug. 19.

“In true Lanie style we will honor her with a simple gathering with light refreshments, good music, and great people,” said daughter Kacie.

Attendees are asked to wear pink or Hawaiian prints.

If you have any photos, videos, or song requests for the slideshow, they can be sent to katiekiel13@gmail.com.

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Death sparks push for safer highway crossing

Posted in In memory, tagged , , , , on July 7, 2022| Leave a Comment »

Jacob Weigert

Justice for Jake.

That’s what friends and family of Jacob Weigert, a 23-year-old Everett man who died after a pedestrian/vehicle accident Wednesday in Coupeville, are asking the local community to help with.

Weigert was killed after being hit by a vehicle while attempting to cross Highway 20 on foot.

He had come from the Ryan’s House for Youth campus and was going to a bus stop which sits in front of the Island Transit complex.

It’s a fairly short, but often very dangerous trip, crossing a road where the speed limit is 50 MPH and drivers are often picking up speed as they leave Coupeville.

With many of the teens and young adults who are staying at Ryan’s House not having transportation of their own, and Whidbey’s bus system being fare-free, the stop in front of Island Transit is frequently used.

Weigert’s friends and family want Island County to consider placing a sidewalk or crosswalk in the area to make traversing Highway 20 safer and have launched a petition in support of such a move.

A Facebook account for “Justice for Jake” plans to hold a protest in front of the courthouse in Coupeville July 28 at 11 AM.

 

For more info or to sign the petition, pop over to:

https://www.change.org/p/sidewalk-crosswalk-for-ryan-s-house

 

There is also a GoFundMe set up to aid Jacob’s family:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/stacy-weigert-s-son-jacob?qid=d073d00b19a61d5b662004c635705bdb

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Pedestrian killed crossing Highway 20

Posted in In memory, tagged , , , , on July 7, 2022| Leave a Comment »

A vehicle/pedestrian accident claimed the life of a young man Wednesday.

A 23-year-old Everett man died Wednesday after being hit by a vehicle while attempting to cross Highway 20 on foot.

The accident occurred around 9 AM in Coupeville, across from the Ryan’s House for Youth campus.

Jacob Weigert was crossing the road and headed towards a bus stop in front of the Island Transit complex when he was hit by a south-bound Volkswagen Jetta.

The Island County Sheriff’s Department, Central Whidbey Fire, and WhidbeyHealth EMS responded to the accident, with traffic diverted and the highway closed in both directions.

Weigert was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, where he later died from his injuries.

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Huge impact, lasting legacy

Posted in In memory, tagged , , , on June 27, 2022| Leave a Comment »

Kathleen Anderson’s legacy will live on at her old stomping grounds.

The Coupeville School District is naming its board room in honor of the late school board president, a decision approved at Monday night’s meeting.

Anderson, who died in September 2021, “was a pillar in the local and state education system for over 40 years,” said Coupeville Superintendent Steve King.

She began her life in education as a teacher, before serving twice on the Coupeville School Board.

Anderson’s first run was from 1980-1989, then she returned to serve from 2004 until her passing.

She was also on the State Board of Education for 15 years, while becoming that board’s first female president.

“As a school district and state board member, Director Anderson was known as someone who always prioritized what was best for students,” King said.

He hailed Anderson’s expertise in capital projects and her advocacy for “educating the whole child through career and technical education, athletics and activities.”

Along with her time on various school boards, Anderson also served on state-level committees and was involved in collective bargaining which “improved working conditions for staff.”

Coupeville School Board Director Nancy Conard, who made the motion on Monday’s vote, was a student in Anderson’s first class as a teacher.

The school district plans to purchase a memorial plaque in Anderson’s honor and will hold a celebration at a later date.

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