Donald Anton Stubb, 95, a longtime Harbor resident, died at Gulke Manor in Montesano, with his family close by, Monday, April 11, 2016. He was born at Norman, WA February 4, 1921, the son of Elias and Etta L. (Venard) Stubb.
Don attended East Stanwood schools, Mt. Vernon Jr. College and the University of Washington, School of Forestry, graduating in 1946. He served in the US Coast Guard as a weather Aerographer First Class in the Pacific during World War Two.
In Seattle he met Annabel Sundfor, a girl from Watford, ND and they were married in Seattle in 1945. Annabel died in June of 1966. Don would then marry Carol Grobey in Seattle in 1967.
Don worked as a forester for Rayonier, Inc. and then ITT Rayonier during the old days of “Field Forestry”, which he dearly loved, for his entire working life. After retirement he would remain as a contract consultant for several years.
He was an Inventory Forester (CFI) and photogrammetrist, and was famous for walking faster through the woods than anyone. He also loved his co-workers, a colorful bunch, to say the least. He had hiked all over the Olympic Peninsula and Pacific County in his work. His humor was legendary.
Don was a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church as a Sunday school teacher and congregational leader. He later joined Calvary Lutheran Church and served on the Board of Trustees for many years. He had been a Boy Scout leader and often hiked with his boys. A favorite hike was out on the beach at Ozette where he tended the site of the Norwegian Memorial.
He was named Pioneer of the Year at the Polson Museum in Hoquiam in 2009. He also helped build sets at the Driftwood Playhouse, both in Hoquiam and later Aberdeen. He was always building something of wood including his two-story garage and shop, almost singlehandedly.
At age 95, Don was preceded in death by his parents and a step-mother, Marie; also his two brothers, Eugene and Ted Stubb.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Carol; 2 sons: Greg and wife Geri Stubb, and Eric and wife Leah Stubb; 4 step-children: John and wife Kathryn Grobey, Karin and husband Alex Young, Kristin Grobey and Carl and wife Jenny Grobey; and former daughter-in-law, Kathleen Simons. There are also 19 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren in his blended family.
A celebration of Don’s life will be held at 1 PM Saturday, April 30th at Calvary Lutheran Church, Aberdeen. A reception will follow at the Aberdeen Museum, 111 E. 3rd St., Aberdeen.
The family suggests memorials may be made to the Union Gospel Mission, P.O. Box 859, Aberdeen, WA 98520
A card of condolence with a memory or a message may be sent to the family at www.fernhillfuneral.com
Arrangements are entrusted to Twibell’s Fern Hill Funeral Home, 2208 Roosevelt St., Aberdeen. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Donald Stubb, please visit our flower store.
Don attended East Stanwood schools, Mt. Vernon Jr. College and the University of Washington, School of Forestry, graduating in 1946. He served in the US Coast Guard as a weather Aerographer First Class in the Pacific during World War Two.
In Seattle he met Annabel Sundfor, a girl from Watford, ND and they were married in Seattle in 1945. Annabel died in June of 1966. Don would then marry Carol Grobey in Seattle in 1967.
Don worked as a forester for Rayonier, Inc. and then ITT Rayonier during the old days of “Field Forestry”, which he dearly loved, for his entire working life. After retirement he would remain as a contract consultant for several years.
He was an Inventory Forester (CFI) and photogrammetrist, and was famous for walking faster through the woods than anyone. He also loved his co-workers, a colorful bunch, to say the least. He had hiked all over the Olympic Peninsula and Pacific County in his work. His humor was legendary.
Don was a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church as a Sunday school teacher and congregational leader. He later joined Calvary Lutheran Church and served on the Board of Trustees for many years. He had been a Boy Scout leader and often hiked with his boys. A favorite hike was out on the beach at Ozette where he tended the site of the Norwegian Memorial.
He was named Pioneer of the Year at the Polson Museum in Hoquiam in 2009. He also helped build sets at the Driftwood Playhouse, both in Hoquiam and later Aberdeen. He was always building something of wood including his two-story garage and shop, almost singlehandedly.
At age 95, Don was preceded in death by his parents and a step-mother, Marie; also his two brothers, Eugene and Ted Stubb.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Carol; 2 sons: Greg and wife Geri Stubb, and Eric and wife Leah Stubb; 4 step-children: John and wife Kathryn Grobey, Karin and husband Alex Young, Kristin Grobey and Carl and wife Jenny Grobey; and former daughter-in-law, Kathleen Simons. There are also 19 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren in his blended family.
A celebration of Don’s life will be held at 1 PM Saturday, April 30th at Calvary Lutheran Church, Aberdeen. A reception will follow at the Aberdeen Museum, 111 E. 3rd St., Aberdeen.
The family suggests memorials may be made to the Union Gospel Mission, P.O. Box 859, Aberdeen, WA 98520
A card of condolence with a memory or a message may be sent to the family at www.fernhillfuneral.com
Arrangements are entrusted to Twibell’s Fern Hill Funeral Home, 2208 Roosevelt St., Aberdeen. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Donald Stubb, please visit our flower store.
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