This memorial was created in honor of Alan Dickson Gordon Rankin of Rancho Santa Marguerita, California. Gordon was born on July 4, 1947 in Kingsville, ON, Canada and passed on May 14, 2017. Gordon was a loving father, a Buddhist, a surfer and a friend. He was an amazing human being who focused on the well-being of his daughters and his spiritual family over all things. He was always one for a good joke, laughter and guidance when people were in need. He will be remembered by the family he left behind and his large circle of friends who mourn his passing.

He is survived by his daughter Tasci Gibson and Son-in-law James Gibson of Park Ridge, Illinois as well as their two children Isabel and Riley Gibson, his Daughter Lisa Williams and her daughter Annabelle Williams of Grayslake, Illinois and his daughter Briana Rankin of Grayslake, Illinois.

At the end of his life, Gordon asked for his passing to be peaceful and surrounded by those he loved. He was patient and kind to everyone who would know him and never met a stranger. His love is forever embedded in the hearts of all that knew him and his memory is one of a full life, one full of love and friendship.

Memorial Services will be held at a future date. The family will inform everyone of this date and time to pay their final respects.

We will leave you with this poem by Robert Frost, as our father took the road less travelled and it served him well.


Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,
And sorry I could not travel both
And be one traveler, long I stood
And looked down one as far as I could
To where it bent in the undergrowth;

Then took the other, as just as fair,
And having perhaps the better claim,
Because it was grassy and wanted wear;
Though as for that the passing there
Had worn them really about the same,

And both that morning equally lay
In leaves no step had trodden black.
Oh, I kept the first for another day!
Yet knowing how way leads on to way,
I doubted if I should ever come back.

I shall be telling this with a sigh
Somewhere ages and ages hence:
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.

Full Name: Prabhakaran MV Nambiar ( Prabhakaran)
Born: 3rd March 1939
Passed Away: 28th July 2015
Age: 76 years of age
Location: Kannur
Country: India
Father: Kunjambu Nambiar
Mother: Madhavi
Birth Place: Kadoor ,Kannur ,Kerala
Spouse: Leela P
Children: Latha,Sunil Kumar,Ashok,Lathika
Siblings: Dhakshayani,Saraswathi & UnniKrishnan

If only life was really about fishing and long driving then this world would be a better place. A loving husband, dad of three children, and a servant of God, Leonardo, better known as "Nards" left us suddenly on April 30, 2017. While battling years of sickness, he never once lost his will to live and love. Even through his weaknesses he would always perk up for a quick ride to the mall or anywhere the road takes him.

A life of hard work defined this man. Always willing to go the extra mile to support his family and everyone that surrounded him. He dedicated himself, sacrificed himself to the better of others. Working two jobs as an X-ray Tech for many years, serving his church, and providing comfort and security for his family is what any man can and should aspire to. He defined ultimate success through his diligent work, which he found happiness to see his three children thrive and survive this harsh world.

Behold! I tell you a mystery. We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised imperishable, and we shall be changed. For this perishable body must put on the imperishable, and this mortal body must put on immortality. When the perishable puts on the imperishable, and the mortal puts on immortality, then shall come to pass the saying that is written: “Death is swallowed up in victory.” “O death, where is your victory? O death, where is your sting?”

1 Corinthians 15:51-57

Marlene Ann Herberg was born in Crosby,ND to Clarence and Hilda Herberg. She was preceded in death by them, her brothers; Howard and Duane Herberg; and sisters; Norma Gronvold and Evelyn Hanson.

She was raised on a farm, and went to grades 1 through 8 in a 1 room country school outside of Crosby. She went on to graduate from Crosby High School. As a child she enjoyed horseback riding and later on dancing.

She married John G. Feldmann and moved to the Seattle area in the 1950's. She worked as a secretary, telephone operator, assistant librarian, restaurant operator, and finally as a real estate agent. She retired in 1999, and in 2008 moved to The Norse Home in Seattle. She lived at The Norse Home for the last nine years of her life, and made many new friends during that time.

Throughout her life she enjoyed painting in oils and water colors, sketching with coal, as well as rosemaling. She continued her joy of painting and art through classes at The Norse Home. One of her paintings was judged the best of many entries of Norse Home artists, and was included in a Washington State Seniors Calendar.

She leaves behind her daughter, Kathy Whetstine (husband Jerry) of Chelan and her son, John S. Feldmann (wife Kristie) of Seattle, and her grandsons Joshua Whetstine of Kirkland, Koby Whetstine (wife Kelsey) of Spokane, and John William Feldmann, along with many nephews and nieces whom she dearly loved. She was much loved and her smile and presence will be greatly missed.

Graveside services were held at Camano Lutheran Cemetery on March 25, 2017.
A celebration of life will be held on May 5, 2017 at the Norse Home from 1:00 – 3:00 pm in the social hall for relatives, friends, and the wonderful staff members of The Norse Home.

Memorial donations may be made to The Norse Home.

God saw he was getting tired,
And a cure was not to be,
So he put his arms around him,
And whispered "Come with me",
With tearful eyes we watched him suffer,
And saw him fade away,
Although we love him dearly,
We could not make him stay,
A golden heart stopped beating,
Hard working hands to rest,
God broke our hearts to prove to us,
He only takes the best,
Although his heart stopped beating,
His love will always remain,
His absence puts upon our hearts,
A very heavy strain,
For now he is in a place of everlasting rest,
We just have to understand that God,
He only takes the best.

Edilberto S. Buhisan passed away peacefully in the evening of April 19, 2017 in San Francisco, CA. Born in Siquijor, Philippines he was the son of Paula and Victor Buhisan. He arrived in the US in 1974. He retired from UCSF and worked as a custodian.

He enjoyed playing cards and dancing. He will be remembered for his charming smile and calm demeanor.

He was survived by his daughter Charmian Buhisan, grandson Donevin Miculob, siblings Nicomedes Buhisan, Petra Adoracion, Hilario Buhisan, and a very loving extended family.

He was predeceased by siblings Maria Agan, Isidora Bagood, Tomas Buhisan, Lucas Buhisan, and parents Paula and Victor Buhisan.

The memorial service will be held on Sunday, April 30, 2017 12pm-2pm at Duggan's Funeral Service located at 3434 17th Street San Francisco, CA 94110. In lieu of flowers, contributions suggested to the family.

Mary Liechtenstein Adams was born March 28, 1924 in Harrisburg, Texas. She departed for Heaven on April 12, 2017 at the age of 93.
Mary was preceded in death by her love of 55 years, Glenn Max Adams, Sr and her precious son, Glen Max Adams, Jr. Her parents, William and Beatrice Lichenstein, her twin sister, Margaret, and sisters, Dorothy and Alice May.
She is survived by her son, James Christian Adams, grandson, Kevin Adams and wife Cristina, and granddaughter, Kimberly and Husband Ryan Kirk. Two great-grandsons, Alexander Adams and Ryder Kirk and one great grand-daughter, Ava Marie Adams.
She will also be tremendously missed by a HUGE number of friends, a loving church family and MANY who consider themselves her "adopted" children.
Max and Mary Adams were members of Lindale Church for 60+ years. Their lives were dedicated to serving God and their church…..and they did so with passion and excellence.
Mary was a valued and highly respected employee of Dow Chemical for 30 years.
As her health began to fail and her ability to be mobile was limited, she spent hours every day calling those who she felt needed encouragement, prayer and a little "Mary Love". She was amazing!
Proverbs 31 describes our Mary beautifully. She was a treasured jewel. She will be terribly missed.
There will be a visitation time for family and friends on Tuesday, April 18, from 9:00AM to 10:30. Following the visitation, will be a Celebration Memorial Service at 10:30 AM, held at Lindale Church, 503 Reid St. Houston, Tx.

In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Mary Adams Memorial fund would be appreciated. These gifts will go towards helping the family with the funeral expenses. Donations can be made through Lindale Church's website….lindalechurch.org…..on the "Giving" page (please note: Mary Memorial Fund). Or, checks can be mailed to Lindale Church P. O. Box 30130 Houston, Tx 77249. For additional info: 713 6954582.

Shirley (Tannenbaum) Lindner, age 79, of Hauppauge, NY, formerly a long-time resident of Delray Beach, FL, passed away on Long Island on June 2, 2007. Shirley was born on April 9, 1928, in Brooklyn, NY, to the late Isidore and Helen (Schecter) Tannenbaum. At the age of three, she and her family relocated to the Bronx, where she attended Walton High School and participated in the AWVS. She met her husband, Raymond Lindner, at a dance at the 92nd Street Y in New York City and they were married on October 18, 1947, living in Manhattan when they first got married and in 1955 moving to Queens, and then eventually to Staten Island. Together, they owned several candy stores over the years until their retirement in 1991. She enjoyed cooking, being with her family and friends, and going on vacation (especially to the beach and the countryside). She is predeceased by her brother Emanuel Tannen and her sister Mildred Tannenbaum Kohn. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Raymond Lindner of Hauppauge, NY, son Richard Lindner (wife Patricia) of Bay Shore, NY, son Gary Lindner (wife Rochelle) of Manchester, NH, son Lawrence Lindner (wife Constance) of Hingham, MA, along with her seven grandchildren, Kimberly, Heidi, Melanie, Sarah, Amanda, Douglas, and John Lindner. Funeral service was on June 3rd, 2007 at Star of David Memorial Chapel, 1500 Wellwood Ave, West Babylon, NY, 11704. Burial followed at Beth Moses Cemetery.

Margaret (Peggy) Viola Fosso passed away Saturday, April 8 th surrounded by her loving family. A leap year baby, she was born February 29 th , 1936 in Seattle, Washington to Robert and Eleanor Harpster. She graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1953 and Pacific Lutheran College in 1957.

She taught kindergarten at Park Place School in Tacoma and Monroe School in Davenport, Illinois. Peggy was the first woman to run for school board in Thief River Falls Minnesota in a hotly contested race. She took great pride in serving as a pastor’s wife. She worked with her good friends Barb and Dr. Bob at the Westwood Clinic in Milwaukie, Oregon from 1975 until 1990, and later at Clackamas Gastroenterology Clinic until 1998, when she married Don Fosso and moved to Oak Harbor, Washington.

Peggy was an accomplished musician, playing the piano and organ, and especially treasured children’s music ministry for years at King of Kings Lutheran Church and later, after her second marriage to Don, at Oak Harbor Lutheran where they worshiped together during their 18 years of marriage.

Peggy had four boys with her first husband Denny, Mark Rodin (Armand), of Los Angeles, Curt Rodin (Carol), of Anacortes, Jeff Rodin (Susie) of Salem, Oregon and Phil Rodin (Mindy) of Salem, Oregon. She is also survived by Don’s children Rick Fosso, Steve Fosso (Kori) and Dan Fosso (Yuli). She was crazy about her 13 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews who loved her dearly. The happy, loving sound of her grandchildren laughing and playing was the most beautiful music she knew.

She had a wonderful gift of hospitality and kept in touch faithfully with friends and family near and far writing countless letters and notes.

In addition to her years of music ministry in the church, she volunteered her time with the American Cancer Society, Habitat for Humanity, Meals on Wheels, in local school classrooms and by knitting and donating thousands of hats for the homeless and disadvantaged.

A Celebration of her life will be held 10am, Saturday, April 15 th at Oak Harbor Lutheran Church and 10am, Friday, May 19th at King of Kings Lutheran Church in Milwaukie, Oregon.

In lieu of flowers please donate to Habitat for Humanity of Island County or the charity of your choice.