Ann Elizabeth Slocombe

Ann Elizabeth Slocombe, 87, of Friday Harbor, Washington died Wednesday, September 3, 2008 at Islands Convalescent Center in Friday Harbor. She was born on December 17, 1920 in Rigby Idaho, the daughter of Valentine and Eva (Mechling) Hanson. Ann moved to Friday Harbor with her mother when she was 21 years old. She was employed as a telephone operator and also as a clerk at Templin’s grocery store on Orcas. Ann met her husband, Russell Slocombe, while he was in the Coast Guard. The couple moved to San Francisco, where they lived for many years, but always returned each year to Orcas for vacation. Upon retirement, they moved back to Orcas. Following Russell’s death, Ann moved to Friday Harbor with her daughter, where she volunteered at the Senior Centers on both Orcas Island and Friday Harbor. Ann was also very active with the American Legion Auxiliary on Orcas. She enjoyed all needlework, but especially liked to knit. Ann was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Russell. She is survived by her daughter, Teresa (Terry) Slocombe of Friday Harbor and her cousin and spouse, Vern and Gloria Mechling of Salt lake City, UT. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to either the Alzheimer’s Association, or to the Orcas Senior Center or Friday Harbor Senior Center. Arrangements are in the care of Evans Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., Anacortes, WA and the San Juan Islands. To share memories of Ann, please sign the online guest register at www.evanschapel.com.

September 16, 2008 2:23 am

Ann Elizabeth Slocombe, 87, of Friday Harbor, Washington died Wednesday, September 3, 2008 at Islands Convalescent Center in Friday Harbor. She was born on December 17, 1920 in Rigby Idaho, the daughter of Valentine and Eva (Mechling) Hanson. Ann moved to Friday Harbor with her mother when she was 21 years old. She was employed as a telephone operator and also as a clerk at Templin’s grocery store on Orcas. Ann met her husband, Russell Slocombe, while he was in the Coast Guard. The couple moved to San Francisco, where they lived for many years, but always returned each year to Orcas for vacation. Upon retirement, they moved back to Orcas. Following Russell’s death, Ann moved to Friday Harbor with her daughter, where she volunteered at the Senior Centers on both Orcas Island and Friday Harbor. Ann was also very active with the American Legion Auxiliary on Orcas. She enjoyed all needlework, but especially liked to knit. Ann was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Russell. She is survived by her daughter, Teresa (Terry) Slocombe of Friday Harbor and her cousin and spouse, Vern and Gloria Mechling of Salt lake City, UT. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to either the Alzheimer’s Association, or to the Orcas Senior Center or Friday Harbor Senior Center. Arrangements are in the care of Evans Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., Anacortes, WA and the San Juan Islands. To share memories of Ann, please sign the online guest register at www.evanschapel.com.

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