Theda Cathryn Campbell

Theda Cathryn Campbell, age 80, died Monday, March 25, 2002 at her home. Theda was born to Clarence and Angie (Hoekstra) Brower on December 11, 1921 in Wilmer, MN.

She was raised in Bloomkest, MN, graduating from Kandiyohi County High School and receiving her teaching credentials from Northwestern College in Iowa.

After moving to Bremerton, Theda married George G. Campbell on November 15, 1947 at Our Lady Star of the Sea Rectory. George and Theda were married for 52 years. Theda remained in Poulsbo after George's death on April 2, 2000. Theda taught school before moving to Bremerton. She worked for the Shipyard and, as she and George were blessed with children, she remained home to care for them. Theda was very active in the community serving as a 4-H Leader and many terms with the PTA. She and George were also Charter Members of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, remaining very active throughout their lives. Theda loved to quilt and paint.

Seven children, Carol A. Aiken and her husband Barry of Bremerton, Patricia E. Howerton and her husband Ronald of Naselle, WA, Joyce C. Stewart and her husband Grant of Monroe, WA, Stephen G. Campbell and his wife Debra of Poulsbo, Marilyn L. Patterson and her husband Michael of Port Angeles, WA, Daniel G. Campbell and his wife Irene of Poulsbo and Richard G. Campbell and his wife Nancy E. Fretag of Redmond, WA; 29 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren; and six brothers and sisters, John Brower and his wife Evelyn of Minnesota, Alice Patti of Rockaway, NJ, Joyce Twedt, Clara Mae Mulder and her husband John, Carolyn Duininck and her husband Wallace and Richard Brower and his companion Doreen, all of Minnesota, survive her.

Those desiring to remember Theda through Memorial Gifts may send them in her name to St. Jude's Children Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.