Alf Henry Leroy Watland Obituary (1910

ALF HENRY LEROY WATLAND Alf Watland died at the age of 92 at his residence in Poulsbo, Washington, surrounded by his loving family, on September 23, 2002. He died from complications of cancer. Alf was born in Keyport, Washington on March 21, 1910 to Lewis Lauritz and Anna Meline (Vangness) Watland, remaining a lifelong resident of this area and Washington State all of his life. He attended the Keyport school. On November 7th of 1935 he married Ruby Sellers. They began to raise their family, raising 2 son's and a daughter. Alf began to work at the Keyport Torpedo Station in 1932. He remained there for over 33-1/2 years. He retired in 1966 and has been enjoying his retirement for 37 years. During the years at Keyport Torpedo Station he worked as a pipefitter leader. He than became a planner/estimator in Public Works Department. He has made many lasting and long friendships there. He loved to hunt deer and elk. He loved boating and fishing, especially salmon. He was a member of the Men's Club at the Rolling Hills Golf Course in Bremerton, Washington. He and Ruby loved to travel. They traveled to favorite places like Europe, France, Italy, Australia, and the Phillippine Islands, to name a few of the most enjoyed vacation spots. They spent many happy vacations traveling together and with their family. He was proud that his father, Lewis Watland, was among one of the founding families of the Christ Memorial Church in Poulsbo, Washington. He carried on the tradition, becoming a member of the church in 1937. Throughout his long standing fellowship in the church he served many ''Hats'' as member of the church; usher, teacher, handyman, carpenter, and many more. He was proud of his long standing membership. He is survived by his wife, Ruby Eleanor (Sellers) Watland. His son; J. Gary Watland, residing in Poulsbo, Washington, and his daughter Barbara A. Tinius, and husband Bill, of Bremerton, Washington, who also snowbird to Yuma, Arizona. He was blessed with 6 grandchildren; Ken and David Kenaston, Merilee and Bryan Watland, Talia Hastie and Alita DeLaCruz; his 11 great grandchildren; Angie, Natali, and Jacob Kenaston, Nick and Amanda Danielson, Bryce and Mitch Watland, Ronnie and Cole Hastie and Melodee and Jessee Burt. He was preceded in death by his daughter Ruby Deana Watland in January of 1942 and his son Fred Watland in January of 1991. Alf is also preceded by 11 siblings. Visitation will be held at ''The Stone Chapel, Poulsbo, Washington, Thursday, September 26, 2002 from 9:00AM until 5:00PM, and Friday, September 27, 2002, 9:00AM until 1:00PM. followed by the Graveside Service at Forest Lawn Cemetery, in Bremerton, Washington at 2:00PM, on Friday, September 27, 2002. A Celebration of Alf's Life will be Friday, October 11, 2002, 2:00PM, at Christ Memorial Church, 18901 8th Ave NE, Poulsbo, Washington, 98370. Remembrances may be made to Christ Memorial Church: Love and Lost Ministry, 18901 8th Ave NE, Poulsbo, Washngton, 98370.