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Please accept my sincerest condolences on the loss of your beloved, Harold. I pray you will find comfort in the promises from our Creator when he states, 'Do not marvel at this, because the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out (John 5:28, 29). This is a guarantee from God that soon we will be with our loved ones in the resurrection.
 May God grant you the peace to bring you comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart. 
jw.org

After reading all the wonderful accolades about my Uncle Harold, I know now where my love of the sea has many of its roots.  I can remember all the times my Mother, Helen, and her twin sister, my Auntie Florence, would board the Malaspina to simply ride the waves and visit with their younger brother, Captain Payne.  Mother ask me to share with you that those were some of her most treasured adventures. His generosity of spirit and love of mentoring leave a rich legacy.
Love, 
Linda Gowdy Ward

Marcy,
So sorry to hear about your Dad.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your
family. 
Let's go on another boat ride in the backyard ~!~
Love, Mike, Sandy, Adam & Keri

Alice and I send our condolences. Your Father was one of my closest freinds and one with  whom we could share our confidences.  I was honored to be "best man" at your  Mother and Fathers wedding in Ketchikan, 1941 as I recall. Among my fond memories was staying with you in 1947 while I was sitting for my Masters License.The many rides that I had with your Dad on Malaspina and visiting with him on the ship at every opportunity. Alice and I enjoyed visiting with Harold and Polly in coupeville and "needling" him to take his walks after surgery. Harold was an outstanding shiphandler and shipmaster. He was leader that encouraged loyalty and excellent performance from the officers and crew. I recall the time he was taking Malaspina to Todd's and was requsted to enter the dock stern first. He backed from the pier in Seattle across the sound an stern first ino the drydock omitting many redundent manuevers. Harold will always be in my fondest memories.A real friend,and a Father who loved his family   

My heart feels truly blessed for having to know and be a part of Harold's
life the past 28 plus years as one of his three son in-law's. Even though
he has gone on, he'll always live within our hearts forever and ever and
that cannot be taken away from me or anyone else.  I can remember the
first time my wife Marcy had taken me down to Pier 48 in Seattle to meet
Capt. Harold Payne on the Malaspina prior to a Friday evening sailing,
wow, what an impression that was bestode upon me from my future father
in-law at the time. He made me feel very comfortable from the very
beginning of a truly wonderful relationship. Throughout the years Marcy
and I along with our children, Maria and Allen, spent many weekends with
Harold and Polly on Whidbey Island whether it be at Ledgewood Beach or
over on Wanamaker Road at Crocket Estates. We would pack up the kids and
their goodies and off we'd go for a weekend and Harold would be excited to
see the family and then make his famous Swedish Pancakes the next morning
along with his fantastic farm fresh scrambled eggs. The thing that I'll
always remember and still hear is when I asked how he was doing and it
didn't matter when,  he would say "Ohhhhhh~~Same Same". I'll also always
remember when Harold and Polly moved to Crocket Estates their mini-farm
we'd call it,  they began their great gardening episode along with their
fruit tree orchard that included apple, cherry, plum and pear. It was
their pride and joy for a long time to come and boy did they put some
hours into it and I know they enjoyed that. The mini-farm consisted of
animals also, chickens, ducks, geese and sheep. From Captain to Farmer,
what a transition but he did it and did it well. I would like to leave
Harold with a small statement and that is;  I wish you "Fair Winds and
Calm Seas" my friend/father in-law. Thank you for being a part of my life
as well as me being a part of yours. You will live forever within my
heart.


So sorry to hear of the passing of "Uncle Harold". I always had the greatest respect for him and fond memories of our youth with Jeannie, Linda and later with Marcy. The title of "Captain" does not come easy in life. It requires a lot of "book" learning, but more important, learning from the "old salts" who have made that passage to Alaska a thousand times. Captain Harold Payne became one of the wise Captains of the sea and imparted his experience and knowledge to many young men and women who would carry on in his example. Uncle Harold, I salute you! I believe that God has a plan for each of us and I would like to shake your hand in God's Kingdom someday!....Your nephew....Captain George Compton

Marcy, Dick, Maria, Rem, and 
Allen,

We just learned about your Dad and Grandfather's death.  Please know our thoughts are with you at this time.  The memories you have of your Dad and Grandfather will bring you much peace in the days ahead.  
Love,
Clark and Debbie Olson

Maria & Rem:  Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.  

Love,  Josh & Christine

Marcy - I will always remember and appreciate the extra effort your Dad did for us when Mom, the kids and I sailed to Alaska on his Malaspina - from the ice cream cones for the kids from the Captain to the visits in the wheel house.  His attention and courtesies made our special trip that much more memorable.  You know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.  Love always, Nan

It was a privilege to meet such an honored and beloved man. His greatness lives on in the happiness in the hearts of his friends and family who shared his life. Farewell to my friend's beloved Papa. 

Cap't Harold Payne was one of the finest men of integrity I've ever had the pleasure of knowing.  I thank God for the honor to have worked under his exceedingly capable command.  He was a true gentleman, full of wisdom that he was more than willing to share.  If you listened to him speak, you came away wiser than before.  We will all miss him.  My prayer is for comfort to all those he left behind and that I will see him again 'Across the bar'.
Chuck Knight 
2nd Mate, AMHS Ret

We are sorry to hear of the passing of our good neighbor Harold.  You will be missed.

The following was my response to Captain Karl Schoeppe, one of the heirs to Captain Payneâ€™s ship, The Malaspina.  Initially, after visiting the memorial website, I thought I would try and construct some vivid eulogy to express my feelings and condolences.  However, I discovered in my letter to Karl that such sentiments were not to be contrived; rather they were an outpouring of the soul.

â€œDear Karl,

Thank you for sending the message of Captain Payne's final crossing.  Though death is expected and natural, it is sad to lose contact with someone who is loved and admired.  It really doesn't matter whether there is an after-earthlife-consciousness or not. The fact that one is away from us; has departed without us on a journey, forming a separation, in life and death, most always brings a legitimate sadness to our souls.

We can rejoice that Captain Payne's life is part of our life.  He was very generous with his experience and knowledge.  He lives each time a vessel travels through Wrangell Narrows, or Seymour Narrows, or we sit at our desk awaiting the mate to bring us our morning coffee.   He was truly a Master of the Sea, the quintessential spirit-soul of the Malaspina. A model to emulate, an exceptionally talented shiphandler, a sensitive man and shipmate, I can only hope that I was able to pass some of these adopted qualities to those that follow, for within them extends true knowledge.

There is sadness in loss yet great joy in remembrance.

Take care my friend,

Chuckâ€

I was Chief Mate under Captain Payneâ€™s command for many years.  He was my mentor, my teacher, my friend and shipmate.

Captain Charles Bates 


It was a privilege and honor to know Captain Harold Payne and become a member son-in-law, of his family.  He was a man of accomplishment and integrity.  A man of few words who made his point clearly.  Harold loved to watch sports on TV, watch me fix something or try to fix something, or come out to the barn to check on the chickens or rabbits.  I will miss Harold and the good times we had.

A calming soul with warm eyes that always had a sparkle of mischief in them; this was my first and will be my lasting impression of Grandpa Payne.  I shall always treasure the moments of store telling and family gatherings up on Whidbey Island at â€œGrandpa'sâ€.

I share a poem that I have found great comfort in:

Love is the one thing
That death cannot take,
Love is the one bond 
That nothing can break,
For love is a cord that
One cannot severeâ€¦
Yes, love is eternal,
Love is forever

Constance Parker Graham 


I had the privilege of being Capt. Payne's last Chief Mate. No one could have had a better mentor. Capt.Payne was truly a "Captain's Captain". His demeanor and personality was of the highest standard. The consistent performance levels he set for leadership
and seamanship remain as fleet standards for the Alaska Marine Highway System to this day. I will always remember Captain Payne for his reliability and consistency. You knew that if you called him at  0300 hours {after only one hour of sleep that he would be on the bridge to assist or take over command if necessary. His lasting contribution to the Alaska Marine Highway System is that many of the present day Captains were trained under his steady hand and skills learned from years of experience on the waters of the North Pacific. Eternal Rest to Capt. Payne.  

Our prayers are with you. Jack & Harold are back at sea again.

I'm sorry I didn't get to know Capt. Payne better, but my Dad thought very highly of him as a friend & shipmate, as does my Mother, & that's good enough for me. 

I have fond memories of visiting
Harold on his ship the Malispina
when it was docked at Pier 48
in Seattle.  I was proud to be
his Stepson for over 30 years.

I will remember the sparkle in his eyes! 

Our deepest sympathy to all of you. We know these pass few months have been very hard.  You all have your fond memories tucked  away in your hearts. Those are your's forever, so when you are feeling a little down, pull them out and I bet they will bring a smile to your face and a song to your heart. What a wonderful man, who was deeply loved. Peace be with you.

What a remarkable Man. You have much to be proud and to live up to.

To Jeannie and Sig...Very sorry to hear of your loss.

Harold always made me feel this
world was a pretty good place 
when I talked to him. 

I'm sorry for your loss. I wish I could have met him. He sounds like a very nice man with a sense of humor. Just remember all the good times and pray you'll someday see him again.

To Jeannie, Sig and family our deepest sympathy for your loss. May He rest in peace.

Grandpa was a very happy person and was always glad to hear from me I dont ever remember one moment of anger.I was on his ship when I very little and I felt very big telling the ship crew that he was my grandpa I still feel that way today when I tell people about him,he will be in my heart always. 

In Memory of Papa, my dearest wife's loving Grandfather

Sailing on the ocean
Sailing out to sea
Sailing into a sunset
Sailing eternally

Born of water
Lived a life
Given to the sea
Sailed into a sunset
Sailing eternally

We all seek safe harbor
We all wish calm sea
And yet we know
The storms will come
And put us on our knee

Weâ€™ll look unto The Captain
To save us and keep us free
To sail into the sunset
To sail eternally.

Bon Voyage,

j michaelson


Our deepest Sympathies are with you and your families at this very sad time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Please know we are thinking of you during this difficult time.  Hold on to all the great memories you have of your loved one.  Lots of hugs!

Grandpa Payne will always live in my heart forever, filled with many wonderful memories. Some of my favorites are:  when staying over on Whidbey Island as a kid, waking up in the morning and Grandpa making the best scrambled eggs from fresh farm eggs just taken from the chicken coop... walks around the yard, playing with the sheep, chickens and geese... staying at Ledgewood Beach... riding in Grandpa's old truck and how he would always floor it on all corners... visiting us at our home in between trips on the Malaspina and playing with Allen and I in our backyard... visiting Grandpa at Pier 48 when the ship was on dry dock and getting fun tours of the ship... watching any good basketball or baseball game on satellite... looking out of the telescope in their living room at ships and ferries going by and of course a memorable trip on the Malaspina to Alaska with your own Grandpa at the wheel and in charge, giving you freedom to roam the ship at your leisure. These are only a few of the many that I will always cherish!! 
I'll always love you Grandpa!!!

I wish Ernie and Linda Stoltzfus God's comfort in this time of loss.  I am also aware of their faithful service to his needs during the end of life care.  May you be rewarded with a flood of good memories and a sense of completing a promise.  I am glad that I had the chance to meet Capt. Payne when he was able to have visitors.   He was a good story teller and a good person.  I respect his life of service to those who traveled the waters between Alaska and Seattle.  With Love,  Vic Stoltzfus

Good things come through times of sorrow.
Love is shared.
Bonds are strengthened.
Commitment is renewed.
Faith is restored.



My deepest sympathies are with your family during this time of sadness. May God bless you.

Dear Papa, 

It is with heavy heart I write you this last letter, as it was always your response I treasured with such gratitude over the years.  Reading the words shared by family and friends has brought comfort in the special memories and the happy years shared.  It is with warmest sympathy and condolence to all who grieve your loss, that I remember â€¦orange juice in the mess hall, sitting on your lap eating Chinese food, being considered a worthwhile cribbage opponent, sailing to Alaska, standing on the bridge wearing your hat, trying to stand straight and tall like you, you letting me blow the horn a few too many times much to the chagrin of the bridge crew, early morning coffee, long talks with you and Grandma Polly, cleaning fish, boiling shrimp, and believing in me.  How courageous you were this last year and what a comfort and a gift Linda and Ernie were in seeing you safely home.  I am proud to be your granddaughter, grateful you were able to know my husband, and blessed to have known you.  I will cherish our times.  Your life touched many, Papa. You made a difference!  I wish you great peace.


Crossing the Bar
Alfred, Lord Tennyson

Sunset and evening star,
And one clear call for me!
And may there be no moaning of the bar,
When I put out to sea,

But such a tide as moving seems asleep,
Too full for sound and foam,
When that which drew from out the boundless deep
Turns again home.

Twilight and evening bell,
And after that the dark!
And may there be no sadness of farewell,
When I embark;

For though from out our bourne of Time and Place
The flood may bear me far,
I hope to see my Pilot face to face
When I have crost the bar.


With Love and Affection,

Tami and Jay Michaelson


Linda, I extend my sincere sympathy in the loss of your  father.  I have a pleasant memory of the time he invited Barney and I to llunch with him on the ship. Margaret

My father was a wonderful and courageous man.  He was a survivor and had great determination and love of life.  He was always beating the odds with his illness.  He is my hero and I am so proud of him.  He earned the respect of so many people during the course of his career.
He is so loved...and will be greatly missed!

Since he was gone a lot when I was kid I didnâ€™t see him much but have fond memories of visiting his boat in dry dock and getting a tour of the engine room-my favorite part.  I loved to hear his sea stories and he once gave me a broken bolt off an engine that took 17 hours to drill out along with a fire hose off the Malaspina that I will always have on my boat. 

Even today I  think of Grandpa standing in the bridge of the ship with his hat on just like the picture, skippering his boat somewhere in Alaska.  This is how I will remember Grandpa. From him is where I get my love for the sea.


Thank you for all of the great memories! All the great basketball games we watched together including updating Maria on our CWU game in Oklahoma at the National Tournament. My best memory and may have been my last was the day we had a bon fire in your backyard while roasting hot dogs and marshmellows and watching you kick the fire around to get it bigger. You told Marcy at one time to put an apple tree in her yard.... so this weekend I'm putting that apple tree in her backyard in memory of you. Maybe we'll have an honorary bonfire!!! Love ya... love ya!

OBITUARIO

Captain Harold Payne

31 diciembre, 1969 – 31 diciembre, 1969

Evergreen Washelli Funeral Home & Cemetery

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