Harold J. Stadshaug

Harold J. Stadshaug, age 84, born July 29, 1922, to George and Berthe Stadshaug in Medicine Hat, Alberta, passed away June 25, 2007, in Port Townsend. He married-Ruth Gaylord in Portland, Ore., June 22, 1946, who survives him at the family home in Port Townsend. He is survived also by his two sons, Harold Jr., of Yakima, Gaylord, of Hana, Maui, Hawaii, daughter Mardee of Port Townsend, two grandchildren, Amy Murray and Andrew Prince, and two step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers. He attended business college, served in VVWII, attended the University of Washington and was in Title Insurance Business in Moses Lake and Yakima, before entering real estate in 1978. He was active in community affairs in Moses Lake as an Elder and Treasurer of the Presbyterian Church, served on the Planning Commission and City Council before being elected Mayor of Moses Lake, appointed by Gov. Evans to the Traffic Safety Commission, elected President of Washington State Land Title Association and was a member of Rotary and Elks clubs. After moving to Port Townsend in 1986, he joined Windemere Real Estate as Sales Manager and retired in 2002. Memorial service will be held in Port Townsend in August. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to charity of choice. Harold will be remembered as a gentleman of integrity and wit. He enjoyed gardening and golfing.