Delmer Enge
Delmer was born on Valentines Day, February 14, 1932 to Leif and Mattie Enge on Puget Island. He passed to a higher calling on June 16, 2009 at Mountain View Hospital in North Las Vegas, where he had lived for the last 12 years after moving from Glendale, California where he lived after being discharged from the Navy in 1955.
Delmer is survived by his wife of 32 years Rita Enge and his daughter Karen Howard (Mathew Howard) and twin grandchildren Andrew and Katie Howard of Granada Hills, California. Also included in his very close family are Frank and Diane Billotti and Rita's grandaughter Talia Billotti, also of North Las Vegas. Delmer's first daughter Kathy Enge has been in heaven for several years waiting for her father to arrive. Surviving also includes his brother Elwood Enge (Patricia Enge) nephew Steven Enge, nieces Jean Enge and Elaine DeJohn (Charles) and Sarah DeJohn, grandaughter of Elwood and Patricia, all of Mountlake Terrace.
In 1932, Puget Island was primarily a Scandinavian community. Leif Enge was also born on Puget Island of immigrant Norwegian parents. Leif spent 30+ years building fishing boats for fishermen on the Columbia River and in Alaska. It was in that boat building shop that Delmer got his first job at an early age and from there he enlisted in the United States Navy in 1951 to serve four years as an engine man aboard the destroyer DD676 (USS Marshal) off the shores of Korea. His boat building experience was what got him his first job after Naval discharge as a draftsman for Litton Industries in the Los Angeles area and from that beginning he became one of the top designers of packaging and instrument development in the Los Angeles area. The cockpit instrumentation on Boeing airplanes provided him with many hours of thought and production for lots of years until his retirement in 1998. Delmer did not miss the long weekly commute between Los Angeles and North Las Vegas but he will surely be missed by his family and many friends in both places. He was one good guy.
Interment will be Saturday June 27, 2009 at 2 p.m., Bunker Mortuary and Eden Vale cemetery in Las Vegas.
Joseph B. Tarabochia
Lifelong Skamokawa resident, Joseph Burton
Tarabochia, 85, passed away June 16, 2009 at St. John Medical Center. He was born February 17, 1924 in Astoria, Ore. to Dominic and Anna (Marine) Tarabochia. He attended school in Brookfield. On October 2, 1948 he married Olive Goodell; she preceded him in death.
Joe was a very proud veteran. He served in the U.S. Army Air Force during WWII, stationed in Ipswich, England where he was a bombardier on B-17s. He was a certified expert marksman.
He devoutly attended Catholic masses and prayed the Rosary. He was a member of St. Catherine’s and St. Rose Catholic Churches. He was also a member of C.R.F.P.U, VFW #3017 and Disabled American Veterans.
Joe was a commercial fisherman. He fished the Columbia River, Bristol Bay, Alaska, Puget Sound, Willapa Bay and Grays Harbor. He was well known for having an exceptional gift in making and mending gillnets and was one of the best fishermen on the Lower Columbia River, setting high standards for his family and others. Joe also worked for Crown Zellerbach in Cathlamet and the Shakertown Shakemill. He was a licensed log patroller and piloted surveyors to survey Lower Columbia Timberlands. He was well known in his later years for starting Smokin’ Joe’s Seafood where he would sell or give away his seafood
Joe was exceptionally kind, caring, giving and cherished his family and the time he spent with them. He was a generous loving person to anyone he knew and was appreciative of all his blessings. He had a heart of gold. He was also known for his inner, physical and spiritual strength. Joe was a self taught harmonica player, he enjoyed dancing, fishing and hunting.
Joe is survived by his daughters, Joanne Longtain (Larry), Francy Sweet (Rocky), Karen Hanigan (Hank) and Mary Gregg (Jeff); his sons, Joe Tarabochia, Jr., Tim Tarabochia, Terry Tarabochia (Kim), Tom Tarabochia (Bonnie) and Dan Tarabochia (Kathy); a brother, Dominic Tarabochia; 29 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Besides his wife Olive, he was preceded in death by sons, Ron and David Tarabochia; a brother, Tony Tarabochia and a sister, Katherine Korff.
The family wishes to thank his many special caregivers, Dr. John Hamill of Peace Health; Eva, Marc, Gail, Becky, and his granddaughter Mandee Moore, a nurse at the Delaware Plaza, Nels King and the staff of Evergreen Americana.
A rosary recital and a funeral mass took place June 22, 2009 at St. Rose Catholic Church with Father Tim Ilgen officiating. Memorial contributions may be made in Joseph Tarabochia’s name to American Diabetes Association 380 SE Spokane #110, Portland, OR 97202 or Columbia River Fisherman’s Protective Union PO Box 627, Astoria, OR 97103-0627.
Steele Chapel at Longview Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
Lifelong Skamokawa resident, Joseph Burton
Tarabochia, 85, passed away June 16, 2009 at St. John Medical Center. He was born February 17, 1924 in Astoria, Ore. to Dominic and Anna (Marine) Tarabochia. He attended school in Brookfield. On October 2, 1948 he married Olive Goodell; she preceded him in death.
Joe was a very proud veteran. He served in the U.S. Army Air Force during WWII, stationed in Ipswich, England where he was a bombardier on B-17s. He was a certified expert marksman.
He devoutly attended Catholic masses and prayed the Rosary. He was a member of St. Catherine’s and St. Rose Catholic Churches. He was also a member of C.R.F.P.U, VFW #3017 and Disabled American Veterans.
Joe was a commercial fisherman. He fished the Columbia River, Bristol Bay, Alaska, Puget Sound, Willapa Bay and Grays Harbor. He was well known for having an exceptional gift in making and mending gillnets and was one of the best fishermen on the Lower Columbia River, setting high standards for his family and others. Joe also worked for Crown Zellerbach in Cathlamet and the Shakertown Shakemill. He was a licensed log patroller and piloted surveyors to survey Lower Columbia Timberlands. He was well known in his later years for starting Smokin’ Joe’s Seafood where he would sell or give away his seafood
Joe was exceptionally kind, caring, giving and cherished his family and the time he spent with them. He was a generous loving person to anyone he knew and was appreciative of all his blessings. He had a heart of gold. He was also known for his inner, physical and spiritual strength. Joe was a self taught harmonica player, he enjoyed dancing, fishing and hunting.
Joe is survived by his daughters, Joanne Longtain (Larry), Francy Sweet (Rocky), Karen Hanigan (Hank) and Mary Gregg (Jeff); his sons, Joe Tarabochia, Jr., Tim Tarabochia, Terry Tarabochia (Kim), Tom Tarabochia (Bonnie) and Dan Tarabochia (Kathy); a brother, Dominic Tarabochia; 29 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Besides his wife Olive, he was preceded in death by sons, Ron and David Tarabochia; a brother, Tony Tarabochia and a sister, Katherine Korff.
The family wishes to thank his many special caregivers, Dr. John Hamill of Peace Health; Eva, Marc, Gail, Becky, and his granddaughter Mandee Moore, a nurse at the Delaware Plaza, Nels King and the staff of Evergreen Americana.
A rosary recital and a funeral mass took place June 22, 2009 at St. Rose Catholic Church with Father Tim Ilgen officiating. Memorial contributions may be made in Joseph Tarabochia’s name to American Diabetes Association 380 SE Spokane #110, Portland, OR 97202 or Columbia River Fisherman’s Protective Union PO Box 627, Astoria, OR 97103-0627.
Steele Chapel at Longview Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
June 18, 2009
Herbert A. Kehrli
Herbert Andrew Kehrli died May 23, 2009 aged 74. His complete obituary was previously published in The Eagle May 23.
A celebration of life will be held at 1 p.m. on June 20 at the Norse Hall on Puget Island.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Dollars for Scholars, P.O. Box 498, Cathlamet, WA, 98612.
Arrangements by Dowling Funeral Home.
William Fritz
William "Bill" Fritz died at the Ottawa Hospital, Canada, on June 9, 2009. He was 80 years old.
He was born August 24, 1928 in Cathlamet to Dr. H.D. and Peggy Fritz in his father's Main Street office, where Dr. Fritz practiced for over 50 years.
Bill graduated Wahkiakum High School in 1946. He served with the U.S Air Force in the Philippines during the Korean conflict before returning to Seattle to finish his PhD in Geology at the University of Washington. In 1964 he emigrated with his wife and son to Canada to work as a research geologist.
He is survived by his wife Judie; son Peter and his wife Carla of Squamish, B.C; sisters Margaret Cheesman of Edmonds and Beverly Hill of Manson.
He was preceded in death by both his parents.
A memorial service was held in a chapel in Ottawa on June 15. Memorial donations may be sent to Child Haven International, R.R. #1, Maxwell, Ontario, Canada, KOC1TO.
Donald D. Teeter
April 11,1937- June 10, 2009
Donald (Don) Dean Teeter was born April 11, 1937 in Tacoma, WA to Clarence Elmer and Hazel Elenor (Schaffner) Teeter. Multiple myeloma (bone marrow cancer) took him away on June 10, 2009 at the age of 72 at Fort Vancouver Convalescent Center in Vancouver, WA.
He graduated from Walla Walla Valley Academy and the University of Washington. For most of his working career he served as Executive Housekeeper at several hospitals. He also spent three years assisting on his daughter and son-in-law's dairy farm in Cathlamet.
In 1957 he enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard, where he served for six years. He also served as a corpsman in the U.S. Air Force Reserves for 18 years, retiring in 1980. He was very proud of his military service and in particular his trips that assisted in bringing back prisoners of war from Vietnam.
Later he was a corpsman in the US Air Force Reserves serving 18 years, retiring in 1980. He assisted in bring back the P.O.W.s. He was very proud of his military service.
Don leaves behind the love of his life Betty (Bishop) whom he was married to for 52 years. Daughters Kari (Greg Kandoll), Kelly (Wes Schreiber), Kami (Charles Arcudi), grandchildren Heather Kandoll and Joseph Arcudi, a sister Dorothy Janson, a brother Richard Teeter, many in-laws, nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents, five brothers and four sisters.
A celebration of his life will be Saturday, June 27 at 3:00 p.m. at the Meadow Glade Seventh-day Adventist Church Fellowship Hall 11001 NE 189th Street, Battle Ground, WA 98604.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Humane Society for SW Washington, 2121 St. Francis Lane, Vancouver, WA 98660.
Mildred Louise Nelson
On June 5, 2009, Mildred Louise Nelson died in Cathlamet. She was prayerfully surrounded by the presence of God, sons, daughters, grandchildren and loved ones.
She was born to Teresa and Earl Martin in Clarence, Mo. on October 11, 1928.
She lived a very full life. She participated in multiple local organizations, founding several. She wrote five books, many magazine articles and children's plays (even creating her own costumes and puppets). She was outgoing and personable, in love with God, life, family and friends. Raised in an era when the silver screen lured, she, her sister Arlene and friends attended movies on a regular basis, hence her draw to the dramatics, which earned her the National Thespian Dramatic Society award three years standing and the honor of being voted their president.
She worked as a fashion designer for Montgomery Ward in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho and was selected to join Beta Sigma Phi sorority. She was instrumental in the formation of the Page Youth Foundation, and won a beauty contest to be crowned Miss American Legion.
On August 15, 1948, she and Alvin S. Hanson were married. She birthed five children, one passing away at birth. When that marriage ended in 1962, she moved with her four children to the Long Beach Peninsula and upon arrival birthed baby number six. She has lived in Long Beach since that time. Louis married Rollie A. Nelson in 1963 and soon there were eight!
Once settled in Long Beach she found a saving grace in Jesus Christ and thus began a full-time ministry in counseling teenagers, alcoholics and hurting people needing a shoulder using the word of God and prayer.
As she penned five inspirational books, she also served as secretary for the Peninsula Christian Council for Ecumenical Churches. In 1981, she had a radio program on KAST called "Walking in the Life." A devotional leader for churchwomen in the Evangelical Lutheran Church, she served as chaplain, secretary and board chairman for His Supper Table.
She was one of the founders of the Ilwaco Community Church, with initial Bible studies taking place on her living room floor. She was a worship leader for the Full Gospel Business Men's Association and Chairwoman of Aglow Fellowship. She started the Jesus Club, an after school youth ministry and began a radio ministry on KOHI called "Perils, Pitfalls and the Prince of Peace." Prior to this she was certified in the Stephan's Ministry as a trainer and leader. She also had a daily blog in which she offered encouragement and Biblical inspiration.
The true highlight of her life came in 1985 when she and her husband traveled to Israel where they walked where Jesus walked and were baptized in the Jordan River. She loved time spent in the scriptures, music, writing songs, dancing with family, playing piano, singing and journaling.
Survivors include her sister Arlene Haglund of Hillsboro, Ore.; children Diane Maki of Grays River, Shari Miethe of Wrangell, Alaska, Connie Brenaman of Naselle, Jeff Hanson of Vancouver, Keven Cox of Laramie, Wyo., Todd Nelson of Battle Ground, and Trisha Schwartz of Wrangell, Alaska; 13 grandchildren, five step-grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and two nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, husband Roland (Rollie) A. Nelson formerly of Chinook, daughter Cathy Ray and great-grandchild John.
A service celebrating her life was held on June 13 at Pacific Bible Church in Ilwaco. Any contributions made in lieu of flowers will be donated to the Stephan's Ministry in care of Naselle Lutheran Church. Her guest book is available at www.penttilaschapel.com.
June 11, 2009
Mildred Louise Nelson
Mildred Louise Nelson died June 5, 2009. A service will be held at the Pacific Bible Church in Ilwaco on Saturday (June 13) at 11 a.m.
An full obituary will be published in next week's Eagle.
Thomas W. Grenfell
With a fighting and loving spirit, but a tired body, Tom W. Grenfell passed away May 27, 2009.
Tom was born February 18, 1923, in Hood River, Ore., to Myrtle and Charles Waldo Grenfell. He graduated from R.A. Long High School, in Longview in 1941. In August 1944, Tom graduated from the University of Notre Dame Naval Reserve Midshipmen's School as an ensign. He spent the next 18 months on Guam. Once the war was over, he returned to graduate from Washington State University in 1949. He majored in architectural engineering and was a member of SCARAB Architectural Honorary.
He worked as a mechanical engineer for Lamb Grays Harbor for 35 years.
Tom and his wife Shirley traveled extensively for his business and their pleasure. He was proud to have visited all continents, except Antarctica.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. June 14 at the Cosmopolis Lions Club, 601 2nd St.
Remembrances may be made to the Lions Seeing Eye Dog Program.
Helen Howard
The former Helen Keyser lost her battle with congestive heart failure on May 30, 2009.
She was born in 1919 in Sioux City, Iowa. Helen graduated from Wahkiakum High School in Cathlamet in 1939. She had lived in Portland, Ore. since 1951.
Helen's husband Lyle Howard and her brother Harry E. Keyser preceded her in death. She is survived by three daughters, Cleatha Thomas and Linda Moody of Portland and Dorothy Moody of San Diego, Calif.; three sisters, Fae Mertsching of Longview, Thelma Norvell of Huntingdon Beach, Calif. and Marian Sowell of Santee, Calif.; a brother Ralph Keyser of Cathlamet; two grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild, several nieces and nephews and her four kitties. No services will be held.
June 4, 2009
Albert F. West
Albert Fredric West, 89, of Longview passed away April 16, 2009, at the Hospice Care Center.
He was born May 18, 1919, in Cathlamet, to James and Florence (Chadwick) West, and graduated from Wahkiakum High School in 1937.
Al married Pearl Tover June 7, 1941, on Puget Island, where they made their first home. He served in the Navy during World War II as an aviation radio technician first class, stationed on Whidbey Island and Guam. Upon discharge, Al and Pearl moved to Longview.
Al worked in electronics and commercial painting. He was a member of the Cowlitz Odd Fellows Lodge (IOOF), American Legion, Sons of Norway, Painters Local 10, and past member of the Longview-Kelso Elks. He was also a member of the Longview Yacht Club, serving as port captain for 38 years. Al and his family enjoyed a river lifestyle of boating, fishing, skiing and work parties while creating lifelong friendships.
Al is survived by Pearl, his wife of 68 years; two daughters, Susan Farquhar (Mike) of Longview and Bev Yonge (Gary) of Seattle; five wonderful grandchildren, Scott, Stephanie, Todd, Heather and Jennifer; five great-grandchildren; a niece; and two nephews.
He was preceded in death by a brother, David West.The family would like to thank the staff at Mabel’s Gardens, Al’s home for the past year. We would also like to acknowledge the staff at Community Home Health & Hospice for their respectful, compassionate care during his final days. We are deeply grateful.
A celebration of Albert’s life was held at Steele Chapel at Longview Memorial Park. Private inurnment took place at Greenwood Cemetery in Cathlamet.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Community Home Health & Hospice, P.O. Box 2067, Longview, WA 98632 or Cowlitz IOOF Lodge, 400 S Pacific Ave., Kelso, WA 98626.
Harvey M. Johnson
Harvey M. Johnson Sr., 86, a lifelong resident of Naselle, Washington, died May 7, 2009 in Astoria, Oregon. Born February 24, 1923 in Naselle, he was one of five children born to Frank and Olga (Ojala) Johnson, both of Finnish ancestry. Harvey grew up in Naselle and graduated from Naselle High School in 1941. He played varsity football for the Comets.
Following high school Harvey began driving log trucks for Martin Wirkkala Logging until June of 1944 when he was drafted into the US Army. The Army put him to work driving 6 ton semis in the European Theatre until honorably discharged in April of 1946.
While stationed at Fort Knox, Kentucky at the end of his Army hitch Harvey met Dorothy Gruner and they were married April 11, 1946 in Louisville, Kentucky. Harvey told Dorothy his job in Naselle was waiting for him so the couple settled in Naselle. There Harvey continued driving log trucks for Wirkkala and Johnson, Salmon Creek Logging and later Weyerhaeuser Timber until retirement.
Harvey was a lifelong member of the Naselle Assembly of God. There he taught Sunday school for many years and in doing so touched the lives of many along with serving as a deacon for over 40 years.
Family and faith were paramount in Harvey’s life and he was committed to both. He enjoyed vegetable gardening, salmon fishing and morning coffee with is buddies at Johnson’s One-Stop in Naselle. In years past he had restored a Nash Metropolitan car to near mint condition. Harvey was blessed with a wonderful sense of humor, always had a twinkle in his eye and he enjoyed many friendships.
He and Dorothy recently celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary. She survives, residing in Naselle. Also surviving are son and daughter-in-law Harvey Jr. and Jeannine of Naselle; daughter and son-in-law Jeanette Johnson and Bill Grimberg of Naselle; grandchildren Luke and wife Madison Johnson, Lindsay Littau and David Grimberg; and great-grandchildren Tye, Tatum and Kennedy. He was preceded in death by an infant brother Harvey, a sister Eva Peters, and brothers Oiva and Reino.
Memorial service will be held Saturday, June 6, 2009, 11:00 AM at the Naselle Assembly of God church with a luncheon reception following. The family requests memorials to the Naselle Assembly of God multi-purpose facility fund, PO Box 26, Naselle, Washington 98638 or Harbors Home Health and Hospice, 210 7th Street, Hoquiam, WA 98550. The guestbook is available at www.penttilaschapel.com.
May 28, 2009
Marilyn L. Hokanson
Marilyn Leora Hokanson, 82, died May 23, 2009 at her home in Oregon City. She was born December 23, 1926 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to Pirl and Othla (Names) Wilson. She traveled with her family to Longview, in 1936 to escape the ravages of the "dust-bowl" and attended school in Longview and Kelso.
In 1943 she married Ragnar Hokanson and they have celebrated 65 years together. They operated the Hokanson farm on Puget Island during World War II and later engaged in truck transportation which took them back to Longview, Seattle, Houston, Tex., Stroudsburg, Penn., and finally to Oregon City in 1970. After retiring in 1982, they engaged in yacht charters on the Inside Passage to Canada and southeast Alaska. Marilyn was the chef and hostess and made many lasting friendships.
She was a dedicated wife, mother and homemaker and was loved by all who knew her. She enjoyed gardening, traveling and entertaining. She was a full partner with her husband in their family business and together their journey took them to all 50 U.S. states and many foreign countries. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church wherever they resided and she loved to sing the songs of her faith in God that was such a part of who she was.
Marilyn is survived by her husband at home, a son Larry Hokanson of San Antonio, Tex; daughters Janice Benson of Huanuco, Peru and Judy Placencia of Wilsonville, Ore.; 12 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandaughter. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brothers, Jimmy, Bobby and Danny Wilson.
Viewing will be held today (Thursday) May 28, 2009 at Dahl-McVickers Chapel in Kelso, between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Funeral services will be held Friday, May 29, 2009 at 2 p.m. at the Dowling Chapel in Cathlamet. Interment will take place at Greenwood Cemetery.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at the Neighborhood Church, 21065 Stafford Road, Tualatin, Ore. on Saturday, May 30, 2009 at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Marilyn Hokanson's name to Willamette Falls Hospice, 1505 Division Street, Oregon City, Oregon, 97045 in recognition of their caring and compassionate help to Marilyn and her family.
Dowling Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Olive A. Rodal
Lifelong Puget Island resident, Olive Anita Rodal, 93, passed away May 21, 2009 at Columbia View Care Center . She was born September 22, 1915 on Puget Island to Olaf and Alma (Rasmussen) Brecke. She graduated from Wahkiakum High School in 1933 and married Halvor Rodal on December 2nd of that same year in Vancouver. He preceded her in death on December 18, 1997.
Olive was a member of the Tuesday Club. She enjoyed playing pinochle with her lady friends, entertaining and making goodies for everyone. She had a kind heart and if anyone ever had an injury or pain, wherever she was, she stepped forward and acted as “the nurse” because she had always wanted to be a nurse. Olive also enjoyed working in her yard and garden and loved feeding the ducks. For many years she went commercial fishing with her husband Halvor in Alaska.
She is survived by her daughter, Helen Ann Jolly of Fresno, Calif.; granddaughters, Kari Traxler and Joni Eldred and great-granddaughter, Jennifer Eldred all of Clovis, Calif. She was preceded in death by her son Larry Rodal on May 31, 2006.
A funeral was held May 26, 2009 at Dowling Chapel in Cathlamet. Interment took place at Greenwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in Olive Rodal’s name to Cathlamet First Aid Division, P.O. Box 142, Cathlamet, WA 98612.
Dowling Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Herbert A. Kehrli
Herbert Andrew Kehrli, a long time resident of Cathlamet, passed away May 23, 2009, at the age of 74.
He was born in Beaverton, Ore., on September 21, 1934 to Casper and Margaret (Von Allmen) Kehrli. He graduated from Wahkiakum High School in 1952 and attended Lower Columbia College for two years. He was a sports enthusiast having played football in high school and at LCC. Herb served in the U.S. Army from 1957-1959.
Herb was a longtime member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 302 and 612. He operated heavy equipment in the construction industry, having worked on the Alaska Pipeline through the whole construction. He lived in Mt. Vernon for many years and moved to Cathlamet in the early 1980s. He worked for Jerry DeBriae Logging Co., Inc.
Herb was an avid outdoorsman and loved hunting for elk, deer and birds. He was a pilot and enjoyed flying his own float plane. He will be missed by his black lab Oggie.
He is survived by his sisters Hulda LeGro of Mt. Vernon and Emma Gregory of Roseburg, Ore.; sister-in-law Tillie Kehrli of Cathlamet; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nephews and nieces including Lee and Diane Tischer, Scott and Pat Kehrli, Keith Kehrli, and John and Jewel Kehrli all of Puget Island. His special caregiver Beth Lorenzo and her family of Puget Island cared for him the past two years. He is also survived by his step children. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brothers Casper and Albert Kehrli and his sisters Clara Ruhlin, Rose Bauer and Margaret Pedersen.
A celebration of Herb's life will by held at 1 p.m. on Saturday June 20, 2009 at the Norse Hall on Puget Island for friends and family to share memories.
Memorial contributions in Herb's name may be made to the Dollars for Scholars, P.O. Box 498, Cathlamet, WA, 98612.
Dowling Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
May 14, 2009
Yvonne M. Webb
Lifelong Wahkiakum County resident, Yvonne Marie Webb, 72, passed away May 1, 2009, at St. John Medical Center. She was born May 3, 1936 in Astoria , Ore. to Chester and Clara (Olson) Sprague. Yvonne graduated from Naselle High School in 1954. She married Robert Webb, Jr. on September 27, 1959; he survives her at home.
Yvonne was a member of Seventh Day Adventist Church and Highway Club, both in Cathlamet. She worked at the Family Practice for several years, retiring May 1, 1999.
In addition to her husband Robert; she is survived by a son, Charles Webb; a daughter, Katie Webb-Wileman; a brother, Clyde Sprague, a sister, Ouida Hanscom; grandchildren, Kayla and Cody Wileman and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by 11 brothers and sisters.
A celebration of life will be held at 3:00 P.M. Saturday at J.A. Wendt Elementary School in Cathlamet. Private interment has taken place at Fern Hill Cemetery in Skamokawa, WA. Memorial contributions may be made in Yvonne Webb’s name to Helping Hand Food Bank, c/o Rick Dasher, 3150 Mt. Pleasant Road, Kelso, 98626.
Dowling Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
May 7 , 2009
Greg Farnsworth
Greg Farnsworth, 45, died April 21, 2009 in Carson City. , Nev. He was born February. 19, 1964 in Longview to Chester and Evelyn Farnsworth and spent his childhood years in Cathlamet.
He had recently moved to Reno from Stagecoach, Nev., where he lived for four years. He was a correctional officer for the Nevada Prison System in Carson City and an avid hunter, enjoyed fishing, riding dirt bikes, playing video games, camping and especially spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his father, a brother, Stephen Farnsworth and his step-father, Farris Waterman.
He is survived by his wife Darena Dunn of Reno; sons, Michael Mitchell of San Diego, Calif., and Matthew and Mackinzie Farnsworth, both of Reno; a daughter, Linda Mitchell of Warner Robins, Georgia; a brother, Marty Farnsworth and a sister, Deanna Dachtler, both of Kelso and many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.
A Memorial Service was held April 25, 2009 at Walton’s Chapel in Carson City.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Memorial Fund for Greg Farnsworth at Greater Nevada Credit Union Acct. #899050.
Walton’s Chapel of the Valley was in charge of arrangements.
April 30, 2009
Walter J. Armstrong
Cathlamet resident, Walter James Armstrong, 85, passed away April 23, 2009 at Community Hospice in Longview. He was born September 6, 1923 in St. Johns to Arthur J. and Sigrid (Mickelson) Armstrong and attended school in Vernonia, Ore. He spent time in the European Theatre in the Army during WWII.
In 1989 he moved to Cathlamet from Troutlake. He married Alvina Keilwitz on June 7, 1997; she survives him at home.
Walt worked as a Cat Operator for several companies, worked construction for several years and lastly Oregon Ready Mix, retiring in 1985. He was a member of River of Life Assembly of God Church and was a devout and faithful Christian.
He enjoyed hunting and fishing.
In addition to his wife Alvina, he is survived by a son Dany Armstrong; stepsons, Gary, Steven and Michael Keilwitz; stepdaughters, Susan Webb and Pamela Hight; a brother, Jim Armstrong; a sister, Jane Robbins; 10 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded by a son, Denis Armstrong and brothers, George and Ervin Armstrong.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday May 15, 2009 at River of Life Assembly of God Church in Cathlamet. Memorial donations can be made in Walt Armstrong’s name to Community Hospice, P.O. Box 2067, Longview, WA 98632.
Dowling Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
April 23, 2009
Helen B. Durrah
Helen Bernadine Durrah died April 2, 2009 at Chestnut Hill Benevolent Association in Brookline, Massachusetts. She had been living in Boston since 1971, where she had worked for the First Church of Christ Science as a longtime accountant, retiring in 1988.
She was born in Astoria on December 22, 1917 to Elmer Durrah and Nellie (Larson) Durrah of Eden Valley. She was raised there, graduating in 1935 from Naselle High School. She lived in Seattle for a time, privately learning to fly at Boeing field.
In 1944, she joined the U.S. Navy, and was honorably discharged in 1946 as a Specialist (T) (LT) third class. She trained new pilots in simulators. After the war she attended the University of Washington and graduated in 1951 with a BA degree in history. She was always a traveler, working in New York, Switzerland, and Boston . Her passions were her Christian Science Church, reading, family and genealogy.
Helen was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers Harold Durrah of Santa Barbara and George Durrah of Skamokawa. She is survived by her brother James Durrah of Skamokawa; nephews Richard and Jolan Durrah of Skamokawa, Russell and Kathy Durrah of Cathlamet, Dwaine Durrah of Longview , Jon Durrah of Santa Barbara, Calif.; and niece Ruth and Steven Doumit of Cathlamet.
The Durrah family is one of the first pioneer families in Western Wahkiakum, settling there approximately in 1876 from New Brunswick, Canada.
Cremation has taken place by Hamel, Wickens & Troupe Funeral Home in Quincy, Mass., Helen will be laid to rest with her parents at Greenwood Cemetery in Cathlamet.
Nellie E. Davies
A potluck and memorial service will be held Saturday, 1 p.m., at the Valley Bible Church, Rosburg, for the late Nellie E. Davies, who passed away last December.
April 9, 2009 Michael H. Firth
Michael Howard Firth, 67, of Ramona, Calif. died on March 24, 2009. He was born on June 12, 1941, in San Diego, served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was employed by the Ramona Unified School District before retiring.
He was a life member of the VFW Post 3783 and the American Legion in Ramona.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Flo Firth; daughters Marlena Silva of Cathlamet and Megan Oliver of Chandler, Ariz.; son Michael Firth of Bixby, OK, five grandchildren with two on the way; two sisters, a brother, his in-laws and other extended family and friends.
April 2 , 2009 Eva G. Althauser
Eva G. Althauser lost her battle with cancer March 27, 2009. She was born March 23, 1927, in Rapid City, S.D.
She had two daughters precede her: Fawn M. Wood, 1995, and Eva M. Perrault in 2007.
She is survived by two daughters, Lela C. Woods of Arlington and Dixie G. Hancock of Longview; two step-children, Merrylee Lanehart of Kelso and Mike Althauser of Castle Rock; seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
She asked there be no services and donations may be made to the Cancer Institute of America.
Dahl-McVicker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
March 26, 2009
Gary M. Olsen
Lifelong Cathlamet resident, Gary M. Olsen, 68, passed away March 21, 2009 in Cathlamet.
He was born March 2,1941 in Clatskanie, Ore. to Harry E. and Selma H. (Svensen) Olsen. He grew up and attended school in Cathlamet and Puget Island.
As a young man, he commercial fished and trucked cucumbers from Puget Island to Tacoma, before buying his own long-haul truck. Later, he drove log trucks and dump trucks in the local area, until his retirement in 2007.
He enjoyed his grandchildren’s games, classic cars and car shows, traveling in his RV, boating, camping, spending time with his family and his dog Sparky.
He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Dorothy, at home; sons, Garrett Olsen, Clayton Olsen and Jeff Olson; daughters, Joannie Bjorge and Lauralee Olson-Taggart; brothers, Douglas Olsen and Spencer Olsen; sister, Phyllis Blix; 12 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Viewing is at Dowling Funeral Home, Thursday, March 26 2 – 7 p.m. and Friday, March 27, 9 – 11:30 p.m.
There will be a funeral service at Heritage Bible Church on Puget Island, on Friday, March 27 at 1 p.m. Committal to follow at Greenwood Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Aid Division, PO Box 142, Cathlamet, WA 98612.
Dowling Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
DiAnne E. Knudsen
Cathlamet resident, DiAnne E. Knudsen, 63, passed away March 24, 2009 at her home.
She was born on April 3, 1945 to King Leroy and Helen (Smith) Brothers in Portland, OR. She grew up in Portland and graduated from Madison High School in 1963. She attended Oregon State University and later Lower Columbia College in Longview. In 1987, she came to Cathlamet.
She married Joel Knudsen on Puget Island, in 1990.
DiAnne was a woman of varied interests and passionate beliefs. She was politically active in the Democratic party, her entire life. She was an artist and loved to paint with oils. She was involved in the music industry for many years and wrote the lyrics to “Windy” for the Association. She was dedicated to her family.
She is survived by her husband, Joel Knudsen; daughters, Leise Moffatt and Rachel Paquette; grandchildren, Tia and James Carson and Allie Moffatt; three great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and many others, whose lives she touched.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 28 at 2 p.m. at Dowling Chapel in Cathlamet. A Social will follow.
Donations in her memory may be made to the Cowlitz Indian Tribe, 1055 – 9th Ave, Ste B Longview, WA 98632.
Dowling Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
March 12, 2009
Ora I. Snyder
Ora Isabel Coates Snyder, 101, passed away March 5, 2009 at her home, in Longview.
She was born on December 8, 1907 in Klamath Falls, Ore. to Silas Roy & Mattie B. (Evans) Wright. Ora came to Cathlamet from Edmonds, WA in 1924 and she graduated from Wahkiakum High School in 1926. She worked at the family business, Cathlamet Market and Wahkiakum Refrigeration for many years. She was an 85 year member of United Church of Christ and a lifetime member of Maple Chapter of Order of the Eastern Star. She was a person who loved horseback riding, shopping and especially, time spent with her family. She was a gentle, classy lady.
Special thanks are extended to the Canterbury Inn, for their loving care of Ora.
She is survived by son, Donald Coates and wife, Susie of Anchorage, AK; step-sons, Bob Snyder of Aberdeen, WA and Dick Snyder of Louisiana; daughters, Shirley Hendrickson of Welches, Ore, and Ora Loraine Bauer and husband, Ray of Puget Island; a sister, Roberta Myers of Condon, Ore.; 11 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren, one niece and one nephew.
She is preceded by her first husband, Melvin Coates (1965), & second husband, M. C. Snyder (1989); brother, Ernest Wright (1932); son-in-law, Al Hendrickson (2007), son-in-law, Glenn Bjorge (1986); grandson, Kirk Bjorge (2001) and great-grandson, Joby Bjorge (1989).
Viewing is at Dowling Funeral Home in Cathlamet, on March 12, (today) 9 a.m.– noon.
A funeral service will be held today (March 12) at 2 PM at United Church of Christ in Cathlamet. Committal and entombment at Greenwood Cemetery in Cathlamet.
Donations in her memory may be made to UCC Church Memorial Fund PO Box 369, Cathlamet, WA 98612.
Dowling Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Arthur W. McLain
Rosburg resident, Arthur W. McLain, 78, passed away March 6, 2009.
He was born in Nome, Alaska on June 25, 1930 to Arthur T. and Caroline M. (Stipek) McLain. He lived in Nome until 1952, graduating from Nome’s high school in 1948. He married Dorothy Ann Carlson in Nome on July 25, 1952.
He then served in the US Army from 1953-1955; he was with the 467th CIC detachment at Ft Richardson and resided at Anchorage. They moved on to Seattle from 1956 –1973 and he graduated from A & P school for aircraft mechanics, in 1958. They then moved to Burlington, CA in 1973, where he worked as an aircraft mechanic, until he retired in 1991.
After retirement, the McLains made a final move to Rosburg, WA, residing there until his death. Some of his various hobbies were photography, gardening and doing house repairs.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy at home in Rosburg; son, Brian T. McLain of Shoreline; sister Caroline Reader of Nome, Ak; nine nieces and five nephews. He is preceded in death by sisters, Elizabeth Rolfson and Marjorie Smith.
No services are to be held, at the deceased’s request. Those wishing to make a donation in his memory may donate to St. James Family Center, 1134 Columbia St. Cathlamet, WA 98612.
Dowling Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
March 5, 2009
Leon J. Almer
Leon James Almer, known to all as "Red" passed away February 25, 2009, at Columbia View Care Center in Cathlamet, WA. He was born February 8, 1929 in Jamestown, North Dakota to Henry and Elizabeth (Klundt) Almer. The family lived in Montana for several years before moving to Vancouver, WA in 1938, where at the age of 16, Red worked for Dodge Pumps and Plumbing.
Red moved to Skamokawa in 1949 and worked several different jobs including logging for Durrahs. He worked for Heagy and Sons in Woodland and moved with Heagy and Sons Logging to work at Crown Zellerbach in 1947-48. He was a Wahkiakum County Deputy Sheriff in 1956-57. He was a member of the Skamokawa Volunteer Fire Department in the early 1950s for eight years. In 1968, he started his own business, Red's Plumbing, becoming well known throughout the county. Red served as Wahkiakum County Commissioner for two different terms, first elected in 1968 and again in 1990. He also served as a Skamokawa Sewer District Commissioner and sat in on many fair board meetings. In 2002, the Wahkiakum County Fair was dedicated to him "for all he had given the county, through his leadership, dedication and willingness to help others and most of all for being everyone's friend." In 1981, he and his sister Betty bought the Oasis Tavern in Skamokawa.
Red married Zenna Melick in 1950 and they later divorced. In 1969 he married Carolyn Anderson and she preceded him in death in 1978. Several years later, he married Jerry Miller and they later divorced.
He spent many a year doing what he loved most--hunting and fishing. For many years he taught hunting safety classes to budding hunters in the county. He was quite the entertainer, showing off his talent in many places throughout the county, playing with many bands and performing in many Skamokawa Revue programs.
Red was a devoted and loving father and brother and is survived by sons and daughter-in-law Jim and Darlene Almer and grandson Tom of Longview; daughter and son-in-law Rita and Edd Kirwan and grandson Ryan of Longview; daughter and son-in-law Julie and Syd Hampson and grandsons Tyler and Zachary of Chehalis; sisters Betty Koziel of Skamokawa and Sylvia Cuda of Vancouver; brothers Arnie Almer and Stanley Hartung of Vancouver, Harold Almer of Woodland, Allan Almer of Riverside, Calif., and Roger Almer of Longview; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, his stepfather Henry Hartung, sister Agnes and brothers Calvin (Kelly) and Gordon Almer.
Services were held March 2 at Skamokawa Methodist Church.
Memorial donations can be made to a charity of choice.
Dowling Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
February 26, 2009
Mona Elliott
Mona 'Trixie" Elliott, 81, of Huntsville passed away February 13. She was born in Drefach Wales on November 25, 1927. Mona went to London at 16 to attend nursing school, and was a children's nurse there during WWII. She met her future husband in London at the Astoria Ballroom in 1952. They were married 3 years later and had been married for 53 years.
Her adventures in America began with her wedding in Toledo, Ohio and the cross-country trip back to Skamokawa, Washington. She was the wife of a commercial fisherman/college student. At Washington State University she babysat to make extra money.
They moved to Seattle where she worked for a department store, and earned her American citizenship on June 13, 1960.
In 1962 the space program brought them south to New Orleans and Huntsville. Here in Huntsville, she was a Red Cross volunteer at Huntsville Hospital, a softball coach at Lakewood, and an active volunteer at her children's school. In 1972 they moved back to Seattle, where she was active in the nurses office of three schools, and also volunteered with the King County Juvenile Court System. In 1984, they made a final move back to Huntsville and the lifelong friends they had made here.
Over the years, Mona made many trips back to Wales, and remained close with her family and friends there. She was proud of her Welsh heritage, and passed that on to her children.
Always busy, she loved to play bridge and pinochle, shopping and lunch with friends, landscaping and gardening, family/friend gatherings, and her Atlanta Braves.
Mona was preceded in death by her parents, Willie Gwynfor and Sarah Ann Thomas; her sister, Vilma Penman; and grandson LCpl. Nathanial Windsor USMC.
Survivors include: husband, Robert Elliott of Huntsville; son David, daughter-in law Leslie, and grandson Lucas Elliott of Scappoose, Oregon; daughter Michele Elliott and grandson Christopher Paulson of Huntsville, granddaughter Sarah Ann Paulson of Castle Rock, Washington; brother Gerallt and sister-in-law Pat Thomas of St Austell, Cornwall; sister Eira and brother-in-law Roy Cutler of Cardiff, Wales; godchildren Steven Parr of Palm City, Florida, and Shannon Downs of Pulaski, Tennessee; and many nieces, nephews and loved ones in the US, UK, and Australia.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday February 21 at 2:00 pm at the Spry Funeral Home in Huntsville. Memorial donations may be made to the American Red Cross, the Alzheimer's Association, or your favorite charity.
Timothy Ray Mace
Timothy Ray Mace, 60, of Longview, passed away Saturday evening, February 21 at his home surrounded by family after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He had been a resident of Longview for 38 years.
Tim was born April 8, 1948 in Portland, Ore., the first-born child of Glenn and Hellen (Mecham) Mace. Tim was baptized and raised in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and attended church in Cathlamet.
Tim spent his primary years living in Boring, Ore. and in Brightwood, Ore. before his parents moved to Puget Island in 1954. He finished his schooling in Cathlamet. Tim graduated from Wahkiakum high School in 1966. He worked throughout his high school years in the Mace family business and with the Army Corps of Engineers, saving his money for his college education, graduating from Brigham Young University in 1971 with a Bachelor of Science degree.
In 1971 Tim went to work for Reynolds Aluminum in Longview, working for 28 years and finishing his career at Chinook Ventures as an Environmental Engineer and retiring in November of 2008.
Tim married Cheryl Thomas in 1972, they had two daughters and later divorced, always remaining friends. Several years later he married Sharon Kingsley, two sons were born to their union and they later divorced.
Tim was a highly motivated and industrious person from the time he was a very young man. Tim felt that each day of his life should end having accomplished something. To this mantra he was faithful his entire life. He had a love of books and learning and was an avid reader. Tim had gardened most of his life beginning with the 4-H Garden Club as a boy. He was an avid and enthusiastic outdoorsman. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren and his brothers and enjoyed nature and the outdoors.
Tim was an exemplary father to his four children and took great delight in their accomplishments and their many talents. He felt his role as a father was his most important role in life.
He is survived by daughters Brittany Eppers and husband Lance of Vancouver, and Tamber Fox and fiance Jason Hurley of Kelso; sons Anthony and Nicholas Mace of Longview; dear and close friend and caregiver Cheryl Mace; grandchildren Mariah Hamrick, Kayla Fox, Morgan Eppers, Cody Torgrimson; mother Hellen Mace of Cathlamet; sister Sherrolin Powell (Jack) of Portland; brothers Larry (Jill) Mace of Nephi, Utah, Randy (Brenda) Mace of Davenport; Kelly (Jean) Mace of Afton, Wyo. and Shawn (Sheila) Mace of Cathlamet. He is also survived by three aunts, cousins and friends.
A viewing will be held today (Thursday) from noon to 6 p.m. at Steele Chapel at Longview Memorial Park and from 1-2 p.m. before the funeral service on Friday, February 27. The funeral service will begin at 2 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Messinger Hill Drive, Cathlamet.
Steele Chapel of Longview is in charge of arrangements.
February 12, 2009
Wallace Salme
Wallace "Wally" Salme, 83, died on February 8, 2009 in Longview.
He was born on 23 March, 1925 in Deep River to Otto and Helga (Ketola) Salme. He graduated from Naselle High School in 1943 and worked as a logger and timber faller for most of his life before retiring from Reynolds. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1944-46 aboard the Destroyer USS Meade during World War II.
He married Rose Marie Sanchez before marrying Beverly J. Robbins in May of 1956 in Seaside, Ore. They were married for 46 years.
He loved to work in the garden and travel with his wife.
He is survived by son Ronald Salme of Naselle; daughters Gayle Gorley of Westport, Ore. and Janna Katyryniuk of Naselle; stepdaughters Pamela Cameron of Sutherland, Ore. and Terry Lightowler of Warrenton, Ore; sisters Marjorie Mason of Eugene, Ore. and Inez De Semple of Lake Oswego, Ore.; eight grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and special friend Margret Altman of Boring, Ore. He was preceded in death by his wife Beverly and a grandson, Michael.
Arrangements by Dahl-McVicker funeral home.
Arleta "Connie" Roundtree
Arleta Constance "Connie" Roundtree died on December 27, 2008 in St. Peter's Hospital in Olympia.
She was born in Ketchikan, Alaska and schooled in Wards Cove/Wacker City.
She married Melvin C. Roundtree on June 21, 1944 in Wacker City and moved to Washington state in 1972, with friends and family in Petersburg, Puget Island, Cathlamet, Rochester and Olympia.
She is survived by a sister, Julie McKinley; son Clifford M. Roundtree; daughters Julie D. Dahl and Marie B. Baine, four grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
She was preceded by her husband Melvin, parents Arne and Julia Berg, brother Bob Berg and a grandson.
Services will be held at Olympia, Puget Island and Petersburg, where she will be buried beside her husband.
February 5, 2009
Evelyn M. Engelson
Lifelong Naselle resident, Evelyn M. Engelson, 92, passed away February 1, 2009 in a Cathlamet nursing home.
She was born on May 25, 1916 in Naselle, to Toivo and Hilma (Sundberg) Penttila. She graduated from Naselle High School in 1933 and later married Art Engelson in Naselle.
A wife and mother, she also worked for Wahkiakum West as a Secretary for many years, retiring at 75 years, in 1991. She was a gifted artist in oil painting and photography. She made photo albums and slide shows, embroidered; loved hostessing, making pastries and coffee. She took great pride in her Finnish heritage.
She was a member of Naselle Lutheran Church.
She is survived by her sons, Edwin and Robert Engelson, both of Naselle; nine grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, Art (November 15,1954); a daughter, Hilma “Bunny” Latham (April 2, 2000); a brother Hans Pentilla; brother-in-laws and wives, Elmer and Lois Engelson and Harold and Ida (Engelson) Martin; four sisters, Hady Penttila, Hulda Bighill, Helen Oatfield & Milja Rasmussen; three nephews, Van Engelson, David Oatfield, Ronald “Skeeter” Bighill and a grandson, Kerry Latham.
Donations in her memory, may be made to Naselle Lutheran Church Elevator Fund PO Box 100 Naselle, WA 98638.
Viewing is Friday, February 6, 3–6 p.m. at Dowling Funeral Home in Cathlamet.
A graveside committal will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2009 at 11 a.m., at Peaceful Hill Cemetery in Naselle. A memorial service follows at noon at Naselle Lutheran Church.
Dowling Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
January 29, 2009
Rose H. Jones
Rose H. Jones, 98, passed away Wednesday evening, January 7, 2009 at Betz Nursing Home in Auburn, Ind.
Rose was a member of the Congregational Church (United Church of Christ) in Cathlamet and attended New Hope Christian Center for the last 10 years, since moving to Indiana.
Rose was a gifted person, given much to encouragement and hospitality. She loved the Lord and all people. She loved music and always played piano by ear and sang in public.
She was a 50-year member of the Elochoman Grange in Cathlamet. She was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star.
She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Randall and Joanne Stout of Bellingham; one devoted daughter and care-giver and son-in-law Sharon and Billy-Joe Servis of Waterloo, Ind.; five stepdaughters, 28 grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents Marion and Hattiet (Flynn) Porter and her husbands Ora Wood, Ralph Stout, Walt Tibbs, and Ivan Jones. She was also preceded in death by a son, Jerry Wood; a daughter, Elaine Brister; a stepson, Victor Stout; two brothers, Clint Porter and Ted Porter; and three sisters, Pearl Allen, Grace Yule and Mabel Haga.
A celebration of her life may be held in the future.
Memorials are encouraged for DeKalb Memorial Home Health and Hospice, the Betz Nursing Home activity fund or D.A.R.T., the Heimach Center van service.
Feller and Clark Funeral Home of Waterloo, Ind. is in charge of arrangements.
January 15, 2009 Sharon Lince
Sharon Minsker Ellis Lince (Sherrie) of Newcastle, died January 9, 2009.
She was born May 2, 1947, in Longview.
She is preceded in death by her father, Manley Minsker when she was three years of age and her husband, Elmer Doug Lince in 2001.
She is survived by her parents Walt and Jean Wakefield; siblings Linda Pyle, Skip Wakefield, Jon Wakefield and Paula Payne; dear friend and former husband Larry Ellis; daughters Beth Richardson and Kate Elliott and son, Leo Ellis; two grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
Memorial and scattering service will be held on January 18, 2009 at 12:30 p.m. at the home of Roberta and Darrell Trotter, 1841 Pillar Rock Road, Rosburg, WA 98643. In lieu of flowers and condolences, send donations to the Elliott Family Reunion or Chinook Nation. For more details andand a guestbook, can be found at www.ASacredMoment.com.
Barbara Ann Ostling
Cathlamet resident Barbara Ann Ostling, 77, passed away at her home January 7, 2009. She was born October 7, 1931 to Charles and Nina (Scott) Carroll in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
She came to Cathlamet, from Iowa in 1963. She married her husband Don on July 5, 1972. She was a homemaker, wife and mother. In her younger years, she loved to go fishing, camping and digging clams.
She is survived by her husband, Donald, at home; three sons, Patrick Knowles of Portland, Frank Knowles of Longview and John Knowles of Bellingham; her brother, Kenneth Carroll of Council Bluff; five grandchildren, several great-grandchildren; one niece, five nephews and one grand-nephew, Daniel, whom she adored. She was preceded in death by her son, Michael Knowles.
A memorial service was held on January 13 at Dowling Funeral Home in Cathlamet. Donations in her memory may be made to Cathlamet First Aid Division, PO Box 142, Cathlamet, WA, 98612.
Dowling Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
January 15, 2009
William F. Crouse
Longtime Cathlamet resident, William F. Crouse, 88, passed away at his home January 20, 2009. He was born December 30, 1920 to Wallace E. and Laura (Whitney) Crouse in St. Helens, OR. Bill graduated from R.A. Long High School in 1940 and went on to graduate from WSC (WSU) in 1948. He came to Cathlamet in 1952 with his wife, Gladys (VanBuskirk) Crouse, they were married November 11, 1951; she survives him at home.
Bill served in the U.S. Army during WWII and had been a dairy farmer in Cathlamet for most of his working years.
He and Gladys enjoyed square dancing and sports. He was a member of the Elochoman Grange, the Cowlitz Coin Club, and a past member of Jersey Cattle Club and Holstein Club. He also served as a 4-H leader.
Besides his wife Gladys, he is survived by his son, Tim Crouse; grandchildren, Jerry Hargrove, Jim Hargrove, Michael Crouse, Dax Crouse and Stephanie Crouse; 10 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son Tom Crouse in 1991, a sister and two brothers.
No service will be held at Bill’s request. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bill Crouse’s name to Wahkiakum Family Clinic 335 Una Ave. Cathlamet, WA 98612. Dowling Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
January 15, 2009
Barbara A. Ostling
Cathlamet resident Barbara Ann Ostling, 77, passed away at her home January 7, 2009. She was born October 7, 1931 to Charles and Nina (Scott) Carroll in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
She came to Cathlamet, from Iowa in 1963. She married her husband Don on July 5, 1972. She was a homemaker, wife and mother. In her younger years, she loved to go fishing, camping and digging clams.
She is survived by her husband, Donald, at home; three sons, Patrick Knowles of Portland, Frank Knowles of Longview and John Knowles of Bellingham; her brother, Kenneth Carroll of Council Bluff; five grandchildren, several great-grandchildren; one niece, five nephews and one grand-nephew, Daniel, whom she adored. She was preceded in death by her son, Michael Knowles.
A memorial service was held on January 13 at Dowling Funeral Home in Cathlamet. Donations in her memory may be made to Cathlamet First Aid Division, PO Box 142, Cathlamet, WA, 98612.
Dowling Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
December 18. 2008
Patrick F. Olson
Patrick Frank Olson, 46, a long-time area resident, died at the University of Washington Medical Center on December 10, 2008. He was born December 24, 1961 to Frank and Sharon (Carnes) Olson in Longview. He was raised in Cathlamet; and graduated from Wahkiakum High School in 1979.
He worked as a log truck driver locally and in Alaska. He is survived by his brother Alan Olson and his sister, Rebecca Olson; two nieces, Alethia and Jessica Harris.
A memorial service was held at Dahl-McVicker Funeral Home on December 17, 2008.
Darrel M. Sellards
Cathlamet resident, Darrel Morgan Sellards, 71, passed away December 15, 2008 at his home.
He was born on March 30, 1937 in Longview to Roy and Melba (Morgan) Sellards. He grew up in Cathlamet, attending Wahkiakum schools. He served in the US Navy from 1951-55.
He moved to Prince of Wales Island, AK from Cathlamet in 1972 and came back to Cathlamet in 1994. He worked for Louisiana-Pacific in Ketchikan , AK for 20 years and after coming back to Cathlamet, worked for Bob Olsen Logging, retiring in 1999.
He enjoyed shooting, hunting, his dogs and raising horses.
He is survived by sons, Ed, Scott, Monte and Trace Sellards; daughters, Shelley McAleny and Tracie Barlow; step-children Debbie Brown, Delbert, Don and Denise Sellards; sisters Sharon Skoutas and Karen Sellards and many grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by sons Cole and Clay Sellards; daughters Connie Sellards, Elliott and Tammy Sellards and his beloved friend Dorothy Rose, who preceded him earlier this year.
No services are to be held at his request.
Donations in his memory may be made to Cathlamet First Aid Division PO Box 142 Cathlamet, WA 98612.
Dowling Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Barbara Ann Domenighini
Funeral services were held for Barbara Ann Domenighini,, 76, of Coquille at on December 13 at Holy Name Catholic Church in Coquille.
She was born January 16, 1932 in Astoria to Forrest and Ruby (Larson) Dixon. She lived in Rosburg until she was 12. She died December 1, 2008, in Coos Bay.
Her family moved to Coquille in 1948 where she graduated from Coquille High School in 1950. She married George Domenighini on August 25, 1952 in Vancouver. They lived in Bandon but later moved back to Coquille.
She is survived by her husband George of Coquille; daughter Rebecca Johnson of North Bend; sons Richard Domenighini of Portland, Randall Domenighini and his wife Rinda of Coquille, and Robert Domenighini of Coquille; sister Betty Tomminger and her husband Merle of Molalla; a granddaughter and grandson and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, James.
Donna M. DiPasquale
Skamokawa resident, Donna Marie DiPasquale, 65, passed away December 15, 2008 at Providence Hospital in Portland, OR. She was born January 25, 1943 in Portland, OR to Fred and Bernadine (Adams) DiPasquale. She graduated from Cleveland High School in 1960. She moved to Skamokawa from Portland in 1980.
Donna was a longtime board member for the Wahkiakum County Fair, a member of the Redmen Hall - Friends of Skamokawa. She worked at the University of Portland in administrative positions. She also worked for the LCEDC for several years. She enjoyed fishing, garage sales and volunteering. She especially loved her family and friends. She was always there to help with her loving smile. She will be missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her daughters Samantha Christensen (Dave) of Portland, OR and Wendy Westover of Tigard, OR; sisters Sharon Schmitz of Skamokawa and Catherine Woolery of Newport, OR. She is also survived by Zain Christensen, the grandson she loved so much; and many nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life and luncheon will take place at 1:00 P.M. Saturday at J.A. Wendt Elementary School. Memorial contributions may be made in Donna DiPasquale’s name to Northwest Cancer Center c/o Dr. Rebecca Orwoll 5050 Hoyt St. - Suite 256 Portland, OR 97213. Dowling Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
December 11. 2008
Floyd H. Hoven
Longtime Cathlamet resident, Floyd H. Hoven, 89, passed away December 4, 2008 at a local nursing home. He was born on October 27, 1919 in Alvado, New Mexico to Joseph and Edith (Bookhammer) Hoven.
He served two tours in the Army Air Corps during WWII.
Floyd worked for Crown Zellerbach Corp; he was Weighmaster for 20 years, retiring in 1985. His wife, Jeannette, preceded him in death in 2006. His first wife, Agatha preceded him in 1978.
He loved doing carpentry and enjoyed trains & planes. He was a longtime member of Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Veterans of Foreign Wars - #5297 and Wahkiakum Lions Club.
Floyd is survived by four sons and daughters-in-law, Floyd Jr and Barbara, Richard and Joyce, John and Anita and Fred and Darlene; four daughters and three sons-in-law, Cindy and Calvin Grasseth, Christine and Erik Andres, Toni and Dave Ross and Gloria Holmes; two step-daughters, Julie Whitrock and Patti Weeks; four brothers, Clarence, Harold, Homer and Ray; one sister, Edna Jean Hoven; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded by two brothers and a sister.
A graveside service was held on December 7, 2008 at Greenwood Cemetery in Cathlamet.
Donations in his memory may be made to Wahkiakum Family Practice Clinic, 335 Una Av, Cathlamet, WA 98612.
Dowling Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
December 4. 2008
Betty J. Pedersen
Longtime Cathlamet resident Betty Jane Pedersen, 82, died November 25, 2008 at Community Hospice in Longview. She was born June 15, 1926 in Hysham, Mont. to Ray and Thrina (Ohnsager) Moffitt. On February 14, 1949 she married Pete Pedersen; he preceded her in death May 31, 1985. They raised their family on Puget Island before moving to Cathlamet in 1971.
She was a member of the Longview/Kelso Elks, Sons of Norway, UCIDA and Columbia River Fisherman's Protective Union. She worked for a total of 25 years at Doumit's Grocery and Bob's Shopping Center before retiring in 1996. She was a loving person who enjoyed her family.
She is survived by daughter, Sherry Stewart; son Art Pedersen, brother Clarence Albrightson; 10 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her son Ray Pedersen, two brothers and three sisters.
A funeral service was held Monday at Our Saviour's Lutheran Church. She was interred at Greenwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice, P.O. Box 2067, Longview, WA 98632 or the Wahkiakum Family Practice Clinic, 335 Una Avenue, Cathlamet, WA 98612,
Dowling Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
James R. Kinler, Jr.
James Robert Kinler, Jr., 27, of Medford, Ore., formerly of Skamokawa, died November 20, 2008.
He was born March 25, 1981, in Piqua, Ohio, to parents Jim and Gale Kinler. He moved to Medford in 1996 where he worked at Wild River Pizza and was a member of the Southern Oregon Boys.
He is survived by fiancee Codi; sons Jaxin and Jordin; parents Jim and Gale Kinler; sisters Nicci Bergseng, Sherry McGee and Tricia Kinler-Roush; brohters Michael Kinler and Chris McGee; a niece and six nephews. He is preceded in death by friends Robert Macial and Kelly Beachler.
Arrangements by Conger-Morris Funeral Directors.
Billie Jean Rich
Billie Jean Rich (Gibbons), age 70, of Vancouver died on November 27, 2008.
She was born on February 26, 1938 in Longview. On March 26, 1957, she married her lifetime friend, Richard "Dick" Gibbons. She was employed as a clerical assistant in the medical field.
Survivors include her husband of 51 years, Dick in Vancouver; two sons, Rick and Butch Gibbons, both of Vancouver; two daughters, Debbie Broselle and Diane Dunning, both of Vancouver; four sisters, Sharon McCarthy, Marcia Hage, Marilyn Schwingdorf, and Yvonne Gorans, all of Longview; 10 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her brother, Chuck Rich.
A Memorial Service will be held on December 6 at 10 a.m. at the St. Johns Lutheran Church in Vancouver. Donations may be made to the church in lieu of flowers.
Cascadia Cremation and Burial Services is in charge of arrangements.
November 20, 2008
James W. Francis
James W. Francis, 88, of Long Beach died November 15, 2008 in Long Beach. He was born October 6, 2008 in Pasadena, Calif., one of three children of James and Lillian (Warnock) Francis. He grew up in Pasadena where he was active with hiking, skiing and Eagle Scouts – his father was Scoutmaster. He attended Pasadena City College for two years.
At the beginning of World War II he worked for Lockheed Aircraft where he met Betty Jean Gross, and they married on November 19, 1943. He then joined the Merchant Marines, serving on the “SeaBarb,” a cargo and troop ship for two years. Following his discharge he owned two ski shops in the San Bernardino Mountains and one in Pasadena. He later was territory manager for Anheuser-Busch and their top salesman in the area. Following that, he owned and operated two restaurants in June Lake, Calif. For many years he was affiliated with the American Kennel Club as a professional photographer and judge. He retired to Cathlamet and four years ago moved to Long Beach.
He is survived by daughters Janet Gatzke of Ocean Park, Pam Lamm of San Diego, Calif., Jennifer Francis of Lakeworth, Ill.; son Brian Francis of Arizona; sister Lillian Robins of Shasta Lake, Calif.; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and nephews Larry and Steve Robins of Shasta Lake, Calif. He was preceded in death by his wife Betty, daughter Kathleen Tharp and brother Robert Francis.
The family will hold a private service at a later date. Penttila’s Chapel by The Sea is in charge of arrangments.
Lena Beard
Longtime Cathlamet resident Lena "Sunnie" Beard, 76, died November 13, 2008 in Cathlamet.
She was born to Edward and Florene (Bitmer) Miller on December 20, 1932 in Woodland. She graduated form high school in 1950 and married Roy Beard on December 24, 1949 in Woodland.
The couple moved to Cathlamet and worked as co-owners of Beard's Shake Mill for 40 years.
She loved to play the organ, knit, crochet, and do needlework. She and Roy enjoyed traveling.
She is survived by her husband Leroy "Roy" Beard at home; sister Eddie Nielsen of Seaview; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Don and Doloris Wages and sister-in-law and brother-in-law Billie and Dan Bardsley, all of Cathlamet; five nieces, four nephews; many great-nieces, great-nephews and good friends. She is preceded in death by two sisters, Marilyn Sandstrom and Dee Gehrig.
No services will be held at her request. Donations in her memory may be made to Cathlamet First Aid Division, P.O. Box 142, Cathlamet, WA 98612.
Dowling Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Donald Peterson
My darling Donald, six months have gone by now and you are in my thoughts every hour of every day. My life will never be the same without you. I still wait daily for you to walk through the door. Your babies miss you so much and they also wait for their dad to come through the door. I have been trying to make you proud of what I do and can hear you daily giving me advice. My journey without you is a lonely one but I know that we will meet again someday and all will be the same. The wonderful laughs, respect, and the love we had will always be in my heart. I will always be looking for those bright eyes and gentle smile. Love Mona love you ... Love you more
Donald Roy Johnson
Cathlamet resident, Donald Ray Johnson, 67, passed away November 12, 2008 at Community Hospice. He was born July 7, 1941 in Raymond, WA to Loyle and Mary (Ponzoha) Johnson. Donald lived in the Longview-Kelso area for 40 years and graduated from Kelso High School in 1959. For the past 8 years he resided in Cathlamet. He married Sharon Peek on December 16, 2000 on Puget Island; she survives him at home.
Donald was a deacon in his church, Covenant Reformed OPC of Longview. He retired from Weyerhaeuser Dec. 31, 1995 after 35 years. He was a foreman at retirement. Donald was involved in little league baseball in Kelso and Washington State Jaycees. He loved gardening, dahlia growing and was a kind gentle man of strong faith.
Besides his wife Sharon, he is survived by his mother, Mary A. Johnson of Longview; sons “Biff” Keith Johnson of Tigard, OR, Owen Johnson of Toledo, WA and Jay Johnson of Florence, OR: stepsons Robert Wilkins of Florida, Richard Wilkins of Montana and Ray Peek of Cathlamet; stepdaughter Bonnie Bigler of Cathlamet; a sister “Kookie” Hendren of Longview; two grandchildren, one great-grandchild; several step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren; two nieces, a great-niece and five great-nephews.
A funeral will be held at 1:00 P.M. Friday at Steele Chapel at Longview Memorial Park. Visitation will take place before the service from 10-12. Memorial donations may be made to Community Hospice P.O. Box 2067 Longview, WA 98632 or Cathlamet First Aid Division P.O. Box 142 Cathlamet, WA 98632. Steele Chapel at Longview Memorial is in charge of arrangements.
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November 13, 2008
Roy E. Jolma
Roy E. Jolma, 88, died at home on November 4, 2008, after prolonged illness.
Roy was born in Vancouver, on July 18, 1920 to Arnet Theodore Jolma and Hilda Josephine Hill. He attended school in Quincy and St. Helens, then trained as a machinist at Benson Polytechnic High School in Portland, Ore.
He later married Helen Mary Helon of St. Helens, and had two sons, Jeff, of Boring, Ore., and Gerald, of Seaside, Ore. He also raised a niece, Lorna Cole, of Portland.
In 1939 he enlisted in the USAAF and was stationed at Hamilton Field, Calif. He went to the Philippines in 1940 and worked at Nichols Field during the outbreak of WWII. He survived the march from Bataan and labored in a steel mill in Northern Japan. He received two Purple Hearts and the Bronze Star as well as many other commendations.
He is survived by his wife, Joanne Gerritz, his sons, nieces and nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
A funeral service was held November 10, with a full military interment at Willamette National Cemetery.
November 6, 2008
Karen Lee Thomas
Karen Lee Thomas, 60, of Warrenton, OR died October 29, 2008 at a Cathlamet nursing home.
She was born on September 8, 1948 in Pasadena, Calif. to Don and Dorothy (Richardson) Chambers.
She is survived by her husband, Richard Thomas, and daughter Casey Thomas, both at home in Warrenton.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. today (Thursday) at Columbia View Care Center.
Dowling Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements
Palmer Arnold Johnson
Palmer Arnold Johnson died on September 20, 2008 peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones.
Palmer was born on March 14, 1919 in Astoria, Ore. to Norwegian immigrants Peter and Astrid Johnson. He was raised with his two siblings on Puget Island in Washington state. He moved to Southern California after high school.
At age 22, Palmer met Norma Mae Steele, who would become his wife of 66 years. The two met on a blind date of roller skating and soon fell in love. They married on September 6, 1942 in Hollywood and made their home in Burbank, Calif.
He served in the Army Air Corps in Central Burma, and participated in the China Offensive during World War II. His first child was 18 months old when he returned from the war and met her for the first time.
After the war, they returned to Puget Island to raise their daughters Julie and Toni (deceased 1977). During the winter, he built fishing boats. During the summer, he fished for salmon in Alaska commercially in boats that he built.
Palmer and Norma returned to South California in 1961, eventually settling in Ventura County.
Church was a central part of his life. Palmer was a kind and giving person. He loved spending time with his family and adored playing with his grandchildren. He was a great dancer and loved dancing with his wife. He will be remembered for his great sense of humor.
Palmer was a loving, sweet and wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
He will be greatly missed by his wife Norma; daughter, Julie Prince; son-in-law, David Prince; Grandchildren Wendy McDougall, Tammy Anthony and Chad Fey; and great-grandchildren, Kaley, Ashlee, Samuel, Taylor and Caleb.
Please hug a fisherman. Gather your carpentry tools and fix something.
Please sign the guest book at obits.VenturaCountyStar.com
October 23, 2008
Edward T. Lazor
Cathlamet resident, Edward T. Lazor, 61, passed away October 17 in Cathlamet.
He was born on December 5, 1946 in Seattle to Edward and Ramona (MacKay) Lazor. As Ed grew up, he lived in many places in the States, in Italy and Japan, as his father was in the Navy. He went to high school in Japan and college in Texas .
He lived in Corvallis , Ore. 1988 – 2002, Cathlamet 2002 - 2004 and Central Point , Ore. 2005 – 2008. In September 2008, he returned to Cathlamet, where his wife grew up, to fish and walk the beaches and valleys in his final days.
He served in the Army, built vineyards in the Salinas Valley, Calif. in the late 1970s; worked at Orkin Pest Control, ’79-’80, owned a business in pest control in Oregon for more than 15 years, and was employed at Charter Communication in Central Point, Ore., as Market/Sales branch and Regional Manager in southern Oregon.
He married Pamela Below of February 15,1981 in Cathlamet at the bride’s parent’s home.
He enjoyed writing, art, fishing, reading, researching, church and music. He was an inspiration to his sales team, coworkers and church friends.
He is survived by wife, Pamela Lazor; sons, Ed and Matt Lazor; step-son, Jeff Hood; step-daughter, Jenny King; sister, Kathy Lazor; mother and step-father, Ramona and Seva Acoutin; sister-in-law, Toni Below; two grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his father, Edward Lazor.
A service will be held at Dowling Funeral Home in Cathlamet on Tuesday, October 28 at 2 p.m. Interment & committal at Greenwood Cemetery.
Dowling Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Rita Dietz
Cathlamet resident, Rita Dietz 76, passed away October 17, 2008 at her residence.
She was born March 3, 1932 in Leicester, Mass. to Michael and Katalin (Tryzbienda) Hucko. She graduated high school in 1949 and then graduated from the Kaiser-Permanente nursing program in 1953. She retired after more than 40 years in nursing. She later moved to Cathlamet, from California in 1994.
She was a private person, who enjoyed her family, pets and was an avid reader. She was a member of Cathlamet Christian Fellowship.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Evelyn Dietz; daughter and son-in-law, Kim and Jim Jespersen; three brothers, Joe, Henry and Louis Hucko; a sister, Sophie Hintze; five grand children, three great-grandchildren, a close niece, Carolyn Hintze and many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by a brother, Mike Hucko.
Viewing hours are 10 – 12:30 p.m., Friday, October 24 at Dowling Funeral Home.
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, October 25 at 2 p.m. at Cathlamet Christian Fellowship.
Dowling Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
October 16, 2008
Ferris Waterman
Longtime resident, Ferris Waterman, 74, passed away Oct 9th at the Hospice Care Center in Longview .
He was born Oct 6, 1934 at Toledo , WA to Walt & Rhoda (Morgan) Waterman.
A veteran of the Viet Nam War, he retired after serving in the US Navy for 21 yrs. Ferris was a member of the DAV, an avid fisherman, hunter & sports fan.
He is survived by his companion of 19 yrs, Evelyn Farnsworth, a son, Glenn Waterman; 3 daughters, Denise Waterman, Jean Ware & Fay Bill; 3 stepchildren, Deanna, Marty & Greg Farnsworth; 20 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren; 1 nephew, Verne Waterman & many special friends. He is preceded in death by 2 sisters, 2 brothers & a step-son, Steven Farnsworth.
A Memorial Service will be held at Dowling Funeral Chapel on Sat, Oct 18th at 4:00 PM. Donations in his memory may be made to Community Home Health & Hospice PO Box 2067, Longview , WA 98632 .
Dowling Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Allen J. Wright
Cathlamet resident Allen J. Wright, 61, passed away Oct. 2, 2008, at home.
He was born Sept. 16, 1947 in Chelsea, Mass., to John and Gladys (Wegdahl) Wright. He and his family moved to Cathlamet in 1961, and he graduated from Wahkiakum High School in 1966. In school, he excelled in athletics, especially basketball and track. He held the high jump record for 13 years.
Over the years he worked in the woods, commercial fished, was a cook in Alaska and a counselor for drug and alcohol abuse in Kodiak, Alaska.
Mr. Wright very much loved and enjoyed his grandchildren.
He is survived by his sons, Jeffrey Allen Wright of Kelso and Steven Douglas Wright of Longview; a daughter, Rhonda Jane Wright of Castle Rock; a brother, Grant Wright of Portland; a sister, Kristine Sudar of Longview; his mother and stepfather, Gladys and David Spooner of Cathlamet, 10 grandchildren; a niece, Wendy Fleckenstein, three nephews, Wayne Wright, David Wright, and Mike Cox, and his good friend Gary Huber of Puget Island.
Mr. Wright was preceded in death by a brother, Mark Wright in 1995, and his father, John Wright in 1967.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18 at our Saviour's Lutheran Church on Puget Island.
Dowling Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
October 9, 2008
Glenrose M. Hedlund
Glenrose Marie Hedlund passed away September 30, 2008 at the age of 87. She was born on December 23, 1920 to Emil and Lillian (Johnson) Lindgren of Deep River. She attended elementary school in Deep River and graduated from Naselle High School in 1939. Glenrose married Clarence Hedlund on February 23, 1940 and they were married for 56 years. She was a loving wife and dedicated caregiver to him for many years.
Glenrose will be remembered for her wonderful smile and her sweet, friendly personality. She loved flowers and often provided centerpieces for the Senior Citizen lunches and other community events. She had an interest in family history and area history. She collected antiques and enjoyed being asked to display her collections at events like “Tea in Glenrose’s Attic”, the Annual Spring Tea in Rosburg in 2006 and at the Finnish American Folk Festival in Naselle this past July. She spent many summer weekends hosting tours with her friends at her grandfather’s cabin at Cullaby Lake.
Glenrose worked at the Rosburg Store for 9 years and was a member of the Wahkiakum County Historical Society, the Gray’s River Grange and the Finnish American Historical Society of the West.
Preceding Glenrose in death were her husband Clarence in 1996, her son Dennis in 2007, sister Mildred Jones and borther Robert Lindgren. Surviving are her daughters Dianne (Sid) Kogut and Elaine (Michael) Wilbanks, her grandchildren - Tara, Jeffery, Kaysha, Joey, Jennifer, Michael and Erin, 5 great-grandchildren and a large number of extended family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Glenrose’s name to the Deep River Pioneer Church c/o Thelma Miller 5212 SR 4 West Naselle, WA 98638 or to the Wahkiakum County Historical Society Museum PO Box 541 Cathlamet, WA 98612.
A memorial service will be held at the Deep River Pioneer Church on Deep River Valley Road on October 11, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. followed by a private interment for family at the Rosburg Cemetery and a reception for family and friends at the Rosburg Hall, 28 Rosburg Community Hall Road.
Joanne White
Joanne White, a 70-year-old Yreka resident passed away on September 30, 2008 at Madrone Hospice House in Yreka.
Joanne was born on November 9, 1937 to Crint and Eva Cothren in Clay County, N.C. She was proud to be the mother of two children, Mark and Teresa. Throughout her life, Joanne lived in numerous location. In 2001, she moved to Yreka to be closer to her children and grandchildren.
Along with being a mother, Joanne worked for about 40 years in retail with stores such as K-Mart and Pick-N-Save. Joanne enjoyed life to the fullest.
She loved playing bingo, cards, spending time with her grandkids, eating at McDonald's and talking on the phone to her family. Besides her family, Joanne had another love and that was the love for her orange cat, Squeaker.
Joanne was preceded in death by four of her siblings: Gad, G.L., Crint Jr. "Bug" and Gerald Cothren. She will be deeply missed by other memebers of her family including her daughter and son-in-law Teresa and Steve Collier of Big Springs; her son and daughterin-law Mark and Julie White of Montague; her four grandchildren, Luke and Justine White, and Jeremy and Levi Collier; and her three siblings, Margie Luce, General Cothren and Barbara Hoven.
A celebration of Joanne's life will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Ocoveober 18, 2008 in the Yreka Elk's Lodge, 332 W. Miner St. in Yreka.
In memory of Joanne and in lieu of flowers, one can make contributions to Madrone Hospice, 255 Collier Cir., Yreka, CA, 96097 and play a good game of bingo!
Girdner Funeral Chapel is helping the family with the final arrangments.
The Wahkiakum County Eagle Location: 77 Main Street,
Mail: P.O. Box 368,
Cathlamet, WA 98612
Phone: 360-795-3391 Fax: 360-795-3983
