Raymond A. Skrinde
Age 90, died peacefully December 7, 2009 in Stanwood, WA, in the town where he was born on March 11, 1919. He is survived by Betty, his wife of 62 years; his children Marilyn (Steven) Gemane, Richard (Rita), James and Kristine; by his brothers Erling, Einar and Rolf (Marge); and by his sisters Elsie Hemstrom and Anna (Bill) Bowron.
Ray Skrinde graduated valedictorian from Stanwood High School, obtained his undergraduate civil engineering degree from Washington State University, and a Master's degree in hydraulic engineering from the University of Iowa. He bravely served his country as a Lieutenant with the 110th Combat Engineers in the 7th Infantry Division where he fought in the South Pacific for three years during WWII. He retired from the US Army as a Lieutenant Colonel.
After over 30 years with the Seattle District of the US Army Corps of Engineers, he retired to his beloved McKee's Beach home in South Stanwood, wintered in Arizona, and greatly enjoyed retired life. He was a renowned salmon fisherman, a strong supporter of his local chapter of the Sons of Norway and Kiwanis, as well as Our Saviour's Lutheran Church of Stanwood.
Memorial Service 11 am at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church on Friday, Dec. 18. Remembrances may be made to Our Saviour's Lutheran Church or to the Stanwood Food Bank. Arrangements under the direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood, WA.