Naselle resident Steven James Dobbins, 46, passed away August 22, 2008 as a result of an automobile accident. He was born April 1, 1962 in Lebanon, OR to Jim and Brenda (Broom) Dobbins. He attended school in Cosmopolis and the Aberdeen-Hoquiam area. He also lived in Chehalis; moving to Naselle 7 years ago. On April 5, 2003 he married Lori Gollersrud in Naselle; she survives him at home.
Steve was an MP in the Army. For the last seven years, he worked as a truck driver for J.M. Browning Trucking, Inc, prior to that he worked for Balmelli Trucking in Chehalis and Weyerhauser Paper Mill in Cosmopolis. He worked very hard to support his family, the wife and kids that he loved so much.
Steve was a devoted family man, he respected his mom’s hard work as a single mom and his grandma for her old fashioned discipline and good southern cooking. Steve enjoyed cooking and did Thanksgiving dinner for everyone. He taught Lori how took cook meals that didn’t come from a box. He especially cherished his children, James, Chad and River.
His Uncle Mike taught him how to hunt, which became one of his favorite pastimes, along with fishing, quad riding and NASCAR. He also enjoyed coaching and playing baseball. He loved spending time at Gollersruds Beach at Pillar Rock; with his family and friends. He had a wonderful relationship with Leon and Linda Gollersrud; they were like a 2nd set of parents.
He is survived by his wife, Lori Dobbins; sons, Chad Dobbins and James Dobbins; daughter, River Dobbins; his parents, Brenda McIntosh and Jim Dobbins; a sister, Sandy Jensen; grandmother, Iona Heitzmann; sister and brother-in-law, Krista and Bill Bocker; mother and father-in-law, Linda and Leon Gollersrud; and best friends, Mike and Carol Harley.
A celebration of life will be held at 3:00 P.M. Saturday at Gollersrud Beach at Pillar Rock. Memorial contributions may be made in Steve Dobbins’ name to Naselle Volunteer Fire Dept. P.O. Box 54 Naselle, WA 98638.
Dowling Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
David R. Amell
David Roy Amell, 53, of Cathlamet died August 22, 2008 at a Vancouver hospital.
He was born in Springfield, Mass. on September 19, 1954 to Robert and Avis (Wilson) Amell. He worked as a master mechanic and was employed by several car dealerships in Astoria.
Se is survived by his wife Tania; sons Reece and Robert Amell; brother Larry Amell; sisters Susan French and Brenda Davidian; stepsons Paul Porlratana, Robert and Eric Chandler; stepdaughters Crystal and Darlene Chandler; a grandchild due this month and many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded by a stepdaughter, Lisa.
A memorial service will be held today (August 28) at 2 p.m. at the River of Life Assembly of God in Cathlamet.
Dowling Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. August 21, 2008
Arthur E. Peterson
Longtime Skamokawa resident Arthur E. Peterson, 80, widely known as "Skamokawa Pete" passed August 11, 2008 as a result of an auto accident in Longview, WA. He was born October 25, 1927 to John Olaf and Suzanne (Dotson) Peterson in Skamokawa. He attended school in Portland, OR at Benson Tech.
He joined the Merchant Marines in September 1943, continuing through August 1945 during WWII.
He married Lois Clausen on March 8, 1946, she was the mother of his children and they were together 33 years before divorcing. Judy Smith became his longtime companion and life partner; together 22 years until his death.
He was a commercial fisherman all his working years; on the Columbia, Willapa Bay, Grays Harbor, Bristol Bay (50 yrs) in Alaska, and Herring fishing on the California coast. He also enjoyed sport fishing. He owned the Duck Inn in Skamokawa since 1975. He was a legend in his own time and the "heart" of Skamokawa; he will be greatly missed by thousands of friends and family.
He was a member of Skamokawa Grange, Longview-Kelso Elks, Longview American Legion, Ocean Park Eagles and Moose.
He is survived by life-partner Judy Smith, at home; a son, John Peterson of Kodiak, AK; a daughter, Sandra Davis of Cathlamet; a brother, Raymond Peterson of Auburn, CA; one grandson, 3 step grandchildren, 2 step great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded by a brother, Johnny Peterson, and 3 sisters Vivian Yokum, Bernice Weston and Margaret Gates.
Donations in his memory may be made to Skamokawa Volunteer Fire Dept., P.O. Box 145, Skamokawa, WA 98647.
A Celebration of Life and potluck will be held on Saturday, August 23 at 1 p.m. at Skamokawa Vista Park.
Dowling Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
August 14 , 2008
John "Randy" Oman
Lifelong local resident John "Randy" Oman, 46, passed away August 7, 2008 in Cathlamet, WA.
Randy was born in Longview, WA, on August 23, 1961 to Gordon and Vera (Bopp) Oman. He graduated from Wahkiakum High School in 1979. He married Lucy Nielsen on February 14, 2007.
In earlier years, he worked construction with his father. He worked as an equipment operator at Bob Olsen Logging 22 years until becoming ill in January 2008.
He was an avid snowmobiler, loved building rat rods and spending time with his children. He was an Our Saviour's Lutheran church member.
He is survived by wife Lucy at home; son and daughter John Bryant and Megan Irene Oman, both of Cathlamet, his parents, John "Gordon" and Vera Mae Oman of Puget Island; a step-son and step-daughter, Ty Norris of Cathlamet and Tammy Gann of Melissa, TX; a sister, Deborah Hansen of Incline Village, NV; a niece and nephew Annika and Nels Hansen and three step-grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday August 16, 2008 at J.A. Wendt Elementary School in Cathlamet. Private burial at Greenwood Cemetery. Donations in his memory may be sent to Community Hospice, P.O. Box 2067, Longview, WA 98632, Cathlamet First Aid Division, P.O. Box 142, Cathlamet, 98612 or American Red Cross, 1265 14th Ave, Longview, WA 98632.
Dowling Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Arthur E. Peterson
Arthur E. Peterson, 80, of Skamokawa died August 11, 2008. A memorial will be held at Skamokawa Vista Park on August 23 at 1 p.m before the Skamokawa Reunion at 2 p.m. Bring a picnic lunch. A full obituary will appear in The Eagle next week.
Wanda Rudy
Wanda Rudy, 67, of Skamokawa died August 11, 2008 at St. John Medical Center in Longview. A full obituary and memorial information will appear in The Eagle next week.
August 7 , 2008
Alson E. Free
Alson Eugene Free was born January 10, 1926 in Bryan, Texas and passed away July 30, 2008 at the age of 82 in Cathlamet, WA. Al was the youngest of 10 children, the only survivor of triplets born to Charles and Ida (Bice) Free. Having left high school at the age of 17 to join the Navy in 1943, he was a proud veteran of WWII on Stirling Island in the South Pacific and on a troop transport during the Korean War.
Al met Eileen Vernice Fry on a train while returning to boot camp in Sandpoint, Idaho in 1943. Subsequent communication while he was in the Pacific fighting the war and she was in Portland building Liberty ships resulted in their marriage in Corpus Christi, Texas on May 3, 1945. He was obviously a good communicator, snaring his wife and having maintained that marriage for 63 years.
Following the Korean War he applied for work at Crown Zellerbach while visiting his sister in law and her husband, Leta and Barney Howard in Cathlamet. He retired from Crown Zellerbach in 1984 after 31 years as a heavy equipment operator building roads and in later years working at the KM shop in the parts department.
Al is survived by his wife Eileen, sons Butch and wife Cathy of Bellevue, WA, and Ron and wife Lori of Camano Island, WA: three adored grandchildren, Laird, Teresa and Patrick and a sister Lillie Belle Richards of Shirtz, Texas. Preceded in death by his parents, brothers; Henry, Ruby, Herman and Johnnie, sisters; Nina Mae, Lena, Irene and Louvine.
He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, retired District 4 Firefighter and the Cathlamet Congregational Church. A graveside memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM on August 9, 2008 at Greenwood Cemetery with the Rev. Dan Schnabel officiating, reception to follow at the Congregational Church.
The family would like to express their thanks to the staff at Columbia Health Care for their support and care during Al’s final days. Please direct your donations in his name to the Cathlamet First Aid Division, PO Box 142, Cathlamet, WA 98612 or Parkinson’s Disease Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509, New York, NY 10018.
John C. Brady
John Charlton Brady, 86, died July 19, 2008 in Riverside, California.
Born August 3, 1921 in Montclair, New Jersey to Matthew T. Brady and Elizabeth (nee McCurdy) Brady.
Educated in Montclair schools, Mr. Brady was a WWII veteran having served in the European theater. He was associated with Lewis Robert, Inc. in New York City as a sales rep until his retirement. He was a 32nd degree Mason and was Master of Masonic Lodge #144 in Montclair, N.J. He was recognized by the Red Cross for having given over 60 pints of blood over his lifetime.
Mr. Brady was predeceased by a brother Walter H. Brady and sister Emily B. Radcliffe. He is survived by two sons, Commissioner Blair Brady of Rosburg, WA and Donald Brady of Mobile, Alabama; two grandchildren Elizabeth Lindley and Samual Brady and three great-grandchildren Zachary, Emma and Faith.
A private military interment will be held in California at the convenience of the family. July 31, 2008
Edward R. Smith III
Edward Rhinehart Smith III, a resident of Puget Island / Cathlamet, WA, passed away at home, on July 26, 2008.
He was born in Hoquiam, WA on March 6, 1933, to Edward R and Gwyneth (Chamberlain) Smith II. He graduated from Port Angeles High School in 1951.
He served in the Navy during the Korean War in 1951 – 1955, and was stationed in Korea. Later, he worked for the Dept of Defense in Bremerton Shipyard as a marine machinist, planner and estimator, retiring after 32 years in 1988.
He married Michele Embree on August 2,1980, and they moved to the Cathlamet, WA area in 1988.
He was a life member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars.
He loved his farm home on Puget Island; especially enjoying haying, duck hunting and fishing and he loved his family and his English black Labs.
He is survived by his wife, Michele, at home; his daughter, Laury Smith of Sequim, WA; his sons, Edward R Smith IV of Puget Island, WA and Michael Smith of Washington DC and step-son, Shawn Embree, of Gig Harbor, WA; a brother, Duane “Butch” Smith of Puget Island and one grandchild.
He was preceded by two sisters, Gwyneth Morton and Diane Dubois.
No services are to be held. Donations in his memory, may be made to Cathlamet First Aid Division, PO Box 142, Cathlamet, WA 98612.
Dowling Funeral Home of Cathlamet, is in charge of arrangements.
July 24, 2008
Ailie M. Wallace Lee
Ailie Martha Metsala Wallace Lee, 81, of Longview died July 8, 2008, at St. John Medical Center.
She was born August 28, 1926, in Astoria, to Andrew and Jenny (Keskitalo) Metsala, joining her older sisters, Aune, Aura and Alma. After graduating from Naselle High School in 1944, she worked in Portland, before marrying Joseph “Ronald” Wallace in Ashland, Ore., Sept. 28, 1944.
Ailie and Ron’s first home was in Camp Gruber, Okla., where he was stationed in the Army. Later they lived in Puget Island, Ashland, and Rosburg, during the time their eight children were born.
In 1968 they moved to Kelso, where they resided until Ron’s death in 1974. In 1975, Ailie married Curtis A. Lee, and was widowed again in 1982.
Ailie was a clerk and housekeeper at various times throughout her life, but her “career” was being a homemaker and mother. Her family was her “hobby” and with eight children, 19 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren, there was time for little else. It was a full-time job with lots of overtime. She had a life-long love of flowers and gardening.
Ailie is survived by two sisters, Aune Tienhaara Smith and Alma Metsala; her children, Carolyn (Addy) Cubbison, Dennis (Chris) Wallace, Beverly (Dennis) Guilliams, Douglas (Denise) Wallace, Marilyn Wallace, Susan (Jim) Heazlett, Greg Wallace, and Sherry (Wayne) Ayars; 15 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Aura Hagland; four grandchildren, Nathan Thomas and Diane, Lura and Sara Cubbison; and a great-grandchild, Andrew Oliver.
A memorial service was held July 15 at Stella Lutheran Chapel. Burial will take place at Cowlitz View Memorial Gardens.
July 17, 2008
Eldon E. Belangy
Longview resident, Eldon E. Belangy, 93, passed away July 12, 2008 at Hospice Care Center. He was born on March 6, 1915 in Blue Mound, Kansas to Elmer and Wavy (Francis) Belangy. Eldon graduated from Kincaid High School, in Kansas in 1933. After moving to the local area in 1936 he began working for Weyerhaeuser, retiring as a shipping supervisor in 1978 after 42 years. He married Freda Smith in 1940; they had three children together and later divorced in 1962. He then married Billie Helton in 1970; she preceded him in death in 2003.
Eldon enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening. He was an avid golfer and a loving family man. He was a member of the Kelso-Longview Elks, past member of Cowlitz County Game and Anglers, Cowlitz Cattleman Association, Three Rivers Golf Club and National Rifle Association.
He is survived by daughters, Carole (John) Rutledge, Bonnie (Gary) Hallett, Becky Belangy (Cliff Stephens); a stepson, Don (Marlene) McCulloch; a stepdaughter, Nancy (Randy) Anshutz; 12 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren.
A graveside service was held Wednesday July 16 at 1:00 p.m. at Longview Memorial Park Memorial donations can be made in Eldon Belangy’s name to Community Home Health and Hospice P.O. Box 2067 Longview, WA 98632. Steele Chapel at Longview Memorial Park & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
James H. Gorley
James Henry (Harry) Gorley, 90, of Cathlamet, Passed away on July 12, 2008. He was born April 3, 1918 in Gore Bay, Ontario, Canada, to James P. and Annie (Armstrong) Gorley. He has been a lifelong resident of SW Washington. He graduated High School, in Napavine, WA. He was a WWII veteran, serving in the U.S. Navy where he was aboard the cruiser USS Richmond on the WWII naval gun battle of Komindorski for the Aleutians. He was also in the South Pacific escorting supply ships from the Panama Canal to the Island Hopping Campaigns.
He retired as maintenance manager for Weyerhaeuser's Grays River Logging Operation in 1970. His pastime sincluded extensive traveling around the country including winter trips to Arizona. He also enjoyed a little fishing and spending time with family and friends. He had a caring manner, was unselfish and made all that knew him love him. His lighthearted sense of humor made him a favorite. He continually demonstrated and practiced helpfulness to all people while modeling his life after the teachings of Jesus. He was preceded in death by his wife Lucille (Dutton) Gorley; a son, Terry Gorley; and a grandson Jeremiah (Gus) Green.
He is survived by his wife Sarah (Susie) Gorley at home; sons Gregory Gorley of Kelso and James L. (Monty) Gorley of Castle Rock; stepchildren Linda Musgrove, John Gorley and Mike Gorley; grandsons Todd, Brandon, Zachary, Tony, James, Matthew, Lance, Sean, Carl and Eric; granddaughters Kari, Jenna, Michael Ann, Christine, Tammy, Marie, Lorna and Amber. Many great grandchildren also survive.
A graveside service will be held at Greenwood Cemetery in Cathlamet on July 17 (today) at 11 a.m.
Columbia Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
DeWayne “Doc” Davis
Cathlamet resident, DeWayne “Doc” Davis, 60, passed away July 6, 2008 at his home. He was born June 17, 1948 to Robert and Helen (Baylor) Davis in Tazewell, Virginia. He graduated from Tazewell High School in 1966 and in February of 1968 he enlisted in the US Army. He did two tours in Vietnam; where he was a medic. Since then he has been known as Doc. Doc also did a tour in the Desert Storm Campaign in 1991. He later became a mechanic as a civil service employee in Ft. Lewis, WA; retiring in 2003 after 20 years.
On July 29, 2000 he married the love of his life, Sandra in Tacoma, WA. In 2003 they moved to Cathlamet where they made their home. His passions, besides his wife, were gardening and working in the yard. He loved fishing with his grandchildren, Makayla and Cole and enjoyed fishing in Mexico for the “big” fish and singing karaoke at the “Purple Onion” there. He was a man who really loved life and because of his great smile and positive outlook on life he was loved by many.
He was survived by his wife Sandra at home; his mother Helen; daughter Misty; son-in-law, Marcus; brothers, Roger and Pab; sisters, Mary Alice and Connie; granddaughters, Makayla and Areiana; a Goddaughter, LaDonna; Godson, Greg and God grandchildren, Britney, Mallerie and Cole; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and several friends.
Doc was preceded in death by his father, brother, sister and sister-in-law.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, July 18, 2008 at Steele Chapel At Longview Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made in Doc Davis’ name to Fallen Patriot Fund c/o Bank of America Private Bank TX 1-492-19-09 P.O. Box 832409 Dallas, TX 75283-2409. Dowling Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. July 10, 2008
Carol G. Crowder
Carol Grace Burke Crowder, 84, of Cathlamet died July 2, 2008 at a Longview hospital.
She was born May 15, 1924 at Brooklyn, Wash. to Walter and Grace (Munson) Burke. She graduated from North River High School in Brooklyn in 1942, attended Wheaton College in Illinois for one year, then graduated from Triple City Business College in 1945.
She worked in civil service during WWII, as a bank teller for several years, and for DSHS in Chehalis, as a secretary, retiring in 1994.
Carol was a loving mom, grandma and “prayer warrior.” She was active in her church, Faith Lutheran Brethren Church, in Kelso and earlier, Centralia Angelical Free Church.
She is survived by daughters Linda Cothren and Kim Meusel; a brother Albert Burke; a sister Doris “Tyne” Burke; 13 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by a son, John Pearson in 2001; a daughter Pollyanna Cowan in 1990; a brother David Burke in 2002; a sister Bonnie Nutter in 1995 and a granddaughter Heidi Brusco in 2002.
A Graveside Committal was held at Greenwood Cemetery in Cathlamet, on July 5 at 11 a.m.
Donations in memory may be made to Faith Lutheran Brethren Church, 210 Fishers Ln Kelso, WA 98626. Dowling Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements
July 3, 2008
Camron J. Nelson
A committal service for Camron J. Nelson will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday at the Grays River Cemetery. Following the committal, a memorial service and potluck gathering will be held at the Naselle Grange on Knappton Road at 3 p.m.
June 19, 2008
Camron J. Nelson
Camron Jai "C.J." Nelson Jr. 18, died April 15, 2008 after a motorcycle accident in Antelope, Calif.
He was born October 9, 1989 in Longview and lived in the area for 16 years.
He is survived by his father Camron Jai Nelson; his mother Sonja Engebretson; a sister Shai Anna Nelson; and his grandmother Karen Nelson.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. on July 6 at the Naselle Grange on Knappton Road. A potluck gathering will follow.
Memorial donations may be made to an account at the Bank of the Pacific, at Kick Ass Coffee in Astoria, or Bay Breeze Boarding in Warrenton, Ore.
June 12, 2008
Kenneth M. Simmons
Kenneth Mason Simmons, we all knew him as Kenny, was born on October 24, 1933 in Benton, Kansas to Hershel Simmons and Grace (Mason) Simmons and passed away in Portland, OR on June 4, 2008 after a lengthy illness.
Kenny left home at a young age and supported himself as a ranch hand. From 1953 to 1955 he was in the Army, spending most of the two years in Korea. Kenny spent 35 years driving log truck in Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico and Washington. He worked for the forest service in Wyoming for several years. He also worked underground mines in Colorado.
He came to Washington to live in 1975 but had visited the area several years prior for the spring fishing seasons. He loved to fish.
He also loved to travel and after retirement he and MyLou spent the winters in Yuma, AZ. They also traveled to Colorado, Wyoming, Montana and over the Northern Cascade Highway.
Kenny is survived by his wife Myra Louise (MyLou) at home; his brother Donald Simmons of Sequim, Washington and numerous step children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Kenny was a member of the American Legion Post No. 111, Deep River, WA and B.P.O.E. No. 607, Idaho Spring, CO.
Funeral services wereheld Tuesday, June 10, 2008 at 1:00 PM at Greenwood Cemetery with Pastor Robert Giles officiating. Dowling Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. June 5, 2008
Marvin E. Rawls
Marvin E. Rawls, 62, of Skamokawa died May 30, 2008 at St. John Medical Center in Longview of complications after surgery. He was born 15 April, 1946, and was surrounded by family in his final days in the hospital. He is now surrounded by angels.
Rawls retired from a lengthy career as a peace officer in California. Family and friends remember him as one who helped others at a moment's notice. He was also an ordained minister and church planter. Parishioners remember him for both his compassion and the way he applied Biblical teaching to real life. He received his B.A. of Divinity from Trinity School of the Bible. Rawls was also involved in many civic and benevolent associations, including the Kiwanis Club in Bakersfield, Calif. and the Wahkiakum County Fair. He loved God, his wife and family, the church, helping others and southwestern Washington.
He is survived by his wife Susan, children Richard, Rob, Jill and their spouses, 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his father, Marvin E. Rawls, mother Lois Rawls, nee Tillman and sister Joy Stopp.
A celebration of God's goodness for blessing us through Marvin's life will be held Tuesday, June 3 at 10 a.m. at River of Life Assembly of God church in Cathlamet. Memorial donations may be made to the church's mission program/ support of missions. May 29, 2008
Maurine Meserve Grant
Maurine Meserve Grant was born on August 8, 1923, the fourth child born to Harriet Alta and William Nelson Meserve and grew up in Grays River. She died in Vancouver on December 14, 2007. She was preceded by siblings Imogene Meserve Pemberton Mathiesen, Solomon Meserve, and Richard Meserve. She is survived by her former husband, James Coleman Grant, son James, Jr., and daughter Jennifer Molanowski of Vermont.
She is also survived by nieces and nephews Sydney (Pemberton) Zygar, husband Julay, of Lacey, Washington. Robert (Pepper) Pemberton of Mesa, Ariz. Lee Ann Meserve Snyder and her husband Larry, of Portland, Rod Meserve, Sherwood, Ore., Dick Meserve, Colo. and many great-nieces and great-nephews.
A memorial service will be held in Cathlamet at St. James Episcopal Church, on June 7, 2008 at 11:30 a.m., with a grave side service in Grays River around 1:45 p.m. that afternoon. May 22, 2008
Ethel C. Thomas
Ethel Carolyn Thomas, 91, of Cathlamet died May 19, 2008 at a local assisted living facility.
She was born to parents Rudolph P. and Carrie (Schmanke) Johnson on January 8, 1916 in Alma, Kans. She graduated from high school in Kansas and Missouri, then moved from Kansas City, Mo. to Portland, Ore. in 1943, and onto Cathlamet in 2003.
She married
Robert "Bob" F. Thomas in 1932, who preceded her in 1983. She was a devoted mom and grandma who enjoyed fishing and playing bridge with her friends.
She is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Nicki Thomas and John Thomas and Judy Bright of Puget Island and Jay and Jerilee Thomas of Portland; a brother Warren Johnson of Yuma, Ariz.; five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
There will be a Celebration of Life gathering on May 24 at 2 p.m. at the Hotel Cathlamet in Cathlamet.
Dowling Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. May 15, 2008
Sharon Larison
Sharon Larison, 66, of Cathlamet died May 6, 2008 in Longview.
She was born to Norman S. and Vivian B. (Haines) Wood on Dec. 8, 1941 in Portland, OR.
She graduated from Washington High School in Portland and moved to Cathlamet in 1985, coming from Vancouver and worked as a caregiver for the elderly.
She especially loved Christmas time with all the family gathered together on Christmas Eve.
She is survived by her husband, Fred; children, Terri Larison, Sherri Larison, Renee Robert, Fred Larison, Norma Wonser, Norman Larison; sisters Janice Russell and Janet Rowles; eight grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
A private family service will be held.
Dowling Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Francis Marie Phillips Hauge
Marie Hauge, 79 years of age, passed away on her half birthday, April 19, 2008. She was born on October 19, 1928 in Spokane, Washington to Ward and Verona Phillips of Lind, Washington where she lived until age 10 when she moved with her widowed mother, brother and two sisters to Coeur d’Alene Idaho. Marie spent her high school years boarding at Castilleja Girls School in Palo Alto, California where she graduated in 1946 as the valedictorian of her class. She then attended Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, New York until 1949, later transferring to Gonzaga University, where she was baptized in the Catholic Church at the age of 21.
In 1951 she moved to the East Coast to be near her hospitalized brother. Her love affair with art which began at Vassar motivated her to enroll in art school at the Corcoran Gallery in Washington, D.C. The Korean War was in progress, and she became reacquainted with Arthur Lyddon Hauge of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, a Naval Officer stationed in Bayonne, New Jersey, who contacted her in order to visit his ailing friend, her older brother. A whirlwind romance ensued and within three weeks, on March 10, 1952, they embarked on a marriage that lasted 56 years and produced eight children.
In 1955, Marie encouraged her husband who had completed several years of graduate studies in Business Administration to pursue his dream of becoming a doctor. She was often known to say that the only thing she wasn’t willing to sacrifice was having children
During their eventful life together, Art and Marie lived in San Diego, California, Portland, Oregon, St. Ignatius Montana, Hillsboro, Oregon, Vancouver, Washington, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, and finally retired on Puget Island near Cathlamet, Washington. At the age of 60, Marie completed her B.A. studying Art at Gonzaga University in Florence, Italy. She received her degree from Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington, and continued independent doctoral studies, working on a PhD in Educational Leadership in Art until she passed away in April.
Next to her deep faith in God, and love for her husband and children, Marie’s great passion was art. She received the Educational Leadership Award from Gonzaga University’s School of Education for the art enrichment program she developed called “Art HAS It,” (Art History Appreciation and Service), which gives children and adults access to their cultural heritage through reproductions of masterpieces from the great museums of the world. Through Art HAS It, Marie created university, corporate and museum partnerships, so that participants in the program could be exposed to collections of hundreds of important works of art in an inspiring and non-threatening manner. While having the opportunity to view and interact with large-scale reproductions, participants create their own “art collections” of postcard-sized reproductions (often donated by museums) to share with their communities. Once the seed of enthusiasm is planted, many of the programs become self-sustaining, and expand their scope and curriculum in a flexible manner. The beauty of the program is in its simplicity; no sophisticated background in Art is needed to implement or participate; the premise is that our eyes are the critics that inform us of what we find aesthetically pleasing, therefore, WE are the Art experts. When teachers, students and community members experience Art Has It hands-on, they are hooked. Marie had pictures of former students, many of them from economically disadvantaged backgrounds, who had started collecting portfolios of masterpieces in preschool and had made it to national museums to see the originals of their favorite works of art. Her motto was “Bring the museums of the world to the children, and the children to the museums.”
The Art HAS It program is now used in preschools, elementary and secondary schools, as well as universities. Programs extend from the West to the East Coast in states including Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, California, New York, Pennsylvania, Louisiana, Missouri, Wisconsin, and Puerto Rico. Marie was invited to present the program numerous times at National Catholic Education Association meetings and the Washington State Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development conferences. Her program is part of teacher training at the University of Portland and Gonzaga University. Among other honors, Marie was recognized as the Mother of the Year for the State of Washington in 2005, and was invited to be a member of the Presidential Advisory Commission at the University of Portland.
She is survived by her husband, Arthur L. Hauge, of Puget Island, and her children: Betsy Hauge of Ballinamore, Ireland and White Salmon, Washington ; Shirley Hauge of Tigard, Oregon; David Hauge of Key West, Florida and Panama; Joseph Hauge of Warren, Oregon; Thomas Hauge of Beaverton, Oregon; Peter Hauge of Seattle, Washington; and Kristina Hauge Rice of Falls Church, Virginia, as well as nine grandchildren. She is preceded by her son Joseph Russell, brother Richard Phillips, and her sisters Louise Thurber and Shirley Morbeck.
Memorials may be sent to the Art Has It Foundation, P.O.Box 10, Cathlamet, Washington 98612.
May 8, 2008
Merle A. Cowan
Merle A. Cowan, 91, born in Glentana, Montana on March 5, 1917 passed away at Lodge II-Roolan nursing facility in Lacey, Washington April 22, 2008. She is survived by three of her four children, Bonnie Bourgault (Paul) of Olympia; Joel Watters (Coralie) of Shelton and N. Bradley Cowan (Melody) of Astoria, Oregon. Son Clifford Watters (Charlotte) passed away in 2001. She is also survived by her step-children, Connie Adams (Gordon) of Shelton, Bruce Cowan (Karen) of Union and Bette Morton (Mike) of LaCenter. Step-daughter Sally Stacy (Don) passed away in December of 2006.
Merle was raised in Glasgow, Montana where her Norwegian mother owned and operated the Savoy Hotel. Merle's father died when she was only five months old. Her mother raised four girls under the harshest of circumstances and passed on to her daughter her business skills as well as her excellent home making skills. Merle was an outstanding breadmaker and produced fine "fancy" work cherished by her grandchildren.
Her greatest success was working with her beloved Norman (passed on in 1998) for 30 years dairying on Puget Island, Cathlamet, Washington.
Even without high school graduation, her English skills and cursive writing were outstanding. From childhood through later life she could recite Bible verses and poetry and song easily. As a single mother in 1953 she began work at the Shelton Mason County Journal and became an exceptional proof reader and classified ads manager. She gave that up when she and Norman were married on August 17, 1957.
The team of Merle and Norman got started in Shelton in 1957. After Brad was born they both yearned to farm and found a great location near Welcome Slough on West Sunny Sands on the Columbia. Retiring in the late 80s, they designed and built their retirement home outside the dike. As dairy farmers they were steady, strong and always there, just like the great river flowing past the farm. Today Brad and Melody and their children carry on the tradition in Astoria, Oregon milking over 900 cows as owner/members of Tillamook.
Merle and Norman read and studied the Bible together on a regular basis. They hosted Bible studies at their home. In this small community there were many changes over the years and Merle and Norman saw to it that the new clergy and their families were always welcome and secure.
A memorial service will be held at Cathlamet Community Fellowship Church (the old Grange Hall) on Puget Island on Saturday May 31, at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent in Merle's name to Safeplace, PO Box 2002, Olympia, WA 98507-2002 or a charity of your choice. Arrangements by Mills and Mills of Tumwater.
Darlene R. Sellards
Darlene Rocile Sellards, 70, of Centralia died April 29, 2008. She was born in Clatskanie, Ore. to Kenneth and Thelma Prestegard on August 16, 1937.
She was a respected nurse and will be much missed.
She is survived by her children Ed Sellards of Nicholi, AK, Scott Sellards of Seattle, Monte Sellards of Centralia, Shelley Sellards of Toledo, Tracey Barlow of Chehalis and Tracy Sellards of Nashville, Tenn.; brothers Rodney Prestegard and Gregory Prestegard; sister Loretta Chevalier; 21 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by three children, Tammi, Cole and Connie and grandson Matthew Sellards.
At her request, there will be no service. A celebration of her life is being planned for a later date.
May 1, 2008
Steven E. Farnsworth
Lifelong Cathlamet resident Steven Eugene Farnsworth, 47, passed away April 23, 2008 at a Portland, OR hospital. He was born November 29, 1960 to Chester and Evelyn (Brewer) Farnsworth in Longview.
Steve graduated from Wahkiakum High School in Cathlamet in 1979. He was a commercial fisherman from the age of 17; eventually owning his own boat in Kenai, Alaska, and on the Columbia River.
He enjoyed mechanic work and construction and spending time with this four daughters and many friends who knew him as "Wormie."
He is survived by four daughters, twins Deziree and Darcie, Jaynee and Mariah; mother Evelyn Farnsworth; two brothers, Mary and Greg; a sister, Deanna Dachtler; four grandchildren, Sydnee, Shayla, Reese and Jalen; a stepfather, Ferris Waterman and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded by his father Chet Farnsworth in 1987.
A funeral service was held on April 28 at Dowlings Chapel. Burial was at Greenwood Cemetery in Cathlamet.
Donations in his memory may be made to OHSU Heart Research, 3181 SW W Sam Jackson Park Road, L-464, Portland, OR 97239.
Dowling Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Mildred C. Pinson
103 year old Cathlamet resident, Mildred C. Pinson passed away April 23, 2008. She was born December 31, 1904 to James H. and Alma C. (Underwood) Johnsey in Ellendia, Georgia; she came to Cathlamet nine years ago from Birmingham, Alabama.
Mrs. Pinson was a member of the Methodist Church. She was employed for 41 years at Loveman, Joseph & Loeb Dept. Store as Manager of Receiving; she retired in 1979.
She enjoyed her family, her work, sewing and traveling to see family. She was a true “southern lady” leaving four generations behind. Surviving her is a son, James “Curly” Cochran; six grandchildren, numerous great and great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Wallace Cochran in 1926; her second husband, Cleveland Pinson; a daughter, Wylodeane Farmer, three brothers and four sisters.
Visitation will be held Tues. April 29, 2008 from 10-1 at Dowling Funeral Chapel with a graveside service to follow at 2:00 PM at Greenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Pioneer Community Association P.O. Box 24 Cathlamet, WA 98612. Dowling Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Mary Lou Bussone-Luethe
Mary Lou Bussone-Luethe, 57, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2008 at her residence in Long Beach, Washington. Mary was born in Longview, WA on September 3, 1950. Her parents Albert and Eugenia Bussone raised her in Cathlamet where she attended Julius Wendt grade school through eighth grade.
She moved with her family to the Long Beach Peninsula where she attended Ilwaco High School. Mary was active as a cheerleader during her sophomore, junior and senior years. In 1968, she was proud to be Worthy Advisor for Rainbow Girls. Following graduation in 1969 Mary attended Western Business University. Following graduation she returned to Long Beach where she worked at the original Bank of Commerce which later became Rainier Bank. Later she was employed at two local attorney offices, sold real estate and ended her working career after 13 years at Fibre Federal Credit Union in Longview where she was supervisor of the VISA and share draft department.
Mary met Gary Luethe in Long Beach and they wed on February 14, 1976. Mary helped raise Gary's children Paul and Evelyn and Mary was often the mom who hosted pizza parties and overnight stays. Mary and Gary parted ways in 1984 and were later blessed to reunite and remarry on February 14, 1998.
Mary had a natural magnetism because of her internal and external beauty. Friends were attracted to her generosity and affable nature and always found her company uplifting. The consummate entertainer, she loved hosting parties on the 4th of July and Christmas season. Razor clam digging, fishing in fair weather, reading with children in local schools and working on her computer were favorite endeavors. Once retired she relished traveling with Gary to Kauai, Mexico, various statewide destinations, England, France and the country of her heritage, Italy.
Cats were dear to her heart and her recent buddies Classy and Lucky Lady graced her home and provided much comfort. Pictures galore demonstrate their cute antics and Mary's devotion.
As an Ilwaco High School graduate Mary donated countless hours to her school. She pressed hard to make the I.H.S. Alumni Donor Campaign successful, helped with the annual alumni picnic and was an inspirational Ocean Beach Education Foundation board director.
Martha Murfin was Mary's role model and Mary supported many of Martha's causes for the community's needy children and families. At Christmas time Mary began a women's evening fundraiser. Mary also provided donations to Martha to buy toys and food for families without resources. Mary's friends will carry on this annual event in her honor.
A keynote speaker for the 2007 Relay for Life, a cancer fundraiser, Mary spoke eloquently of her diagnosis of breast cancer in January 1998 and the second occurrence in 2003. She encouraged all to fight for early diagnosis and treatment. Her words still resonate throughout the community.
Her beloved husband Gary and children Paul and Evelyn Luethe survive Mary. Also surviving are her mother, Eugenia Bussone; sisters Sue Ann Bussone-Johnson and Sandra Rodal; brother Edward Bussone; nieces Michelle White, Kristen Page, Emilee Bussone-Williams and Karri Boyd; nephews Nathan Stewart and James Rodman; great-nieces Lindsey Hawkins, Ashley Wade and Madalyn Winingham; and great-nephews Mason Boyd and Kyler Hawkins-Phillips. Mary was preceded in death by her father Albert Bussone, aunts Ione Orth, Margaret Holler and Lucille Antler and uncles Walter Irving, Melvin Irving, Louis Bussone and Frank Bussone.
A celebration of Mary's life will be held Saturday, May 3, 2008 at 1 p.m. at the Peninsula Church Center, 5550 N. Place, Seaview. A reception follows in the church hall. Mary chose to have her physical remains cremated and requested dear friends and family spread her ashes into the Columbia River on a peaceful day. Donations and remembrances may be made to The Relay for Life, OBEF Team in care of Karen Harrell, PO Box 1034, Long Beach, WA 98631 ; Ocean Beach Education Foundation, PO Box 1377, Long Beach, Wa 98631 or the South Pacific County Humane Society, PO Box 101, Long Beach, WA 98631. Share a special memory or sign the guestbook at www.penttilaschapel.com.
April 24, 2008
Paul W. McCandless
Cathlamet resident Paul W. McCandless, 84, passed away April 18, 2008 at the Hospice Care Center in Longview. Paul was born and raised in Ewa, Oahu T.H., Hawaii to Paul and Meta (Mengler) McCandless on March 24, 1924. He attended the University of Hawaii and Maritime Academy. On January 27, 1971 he married Wilma “Robbie” Howard in Aberdeen, WA; she preceded him in death on November 17, 2004. He lived in Cathlamet since 1991.
Paul was a Captain with the Merchant Marines during WWII, seagoing for 15 years and working as a Cargo Inspector at the Port of Tacoma until 1984 when he retired. He was a member of the Elks in Carmichael, CA, American Legion Post #12 in Astoria, American Radio Relay League, American Merchant Marine Veterans (Lower Columbia Chapter) and Council of American Master Mariners.
He enjoyed computers, cribbage, carpentry, hunting, fishing and cooking as well as being a Ham Operator. He was gregarious, warm, witty, charming and wise.
He is survived by a son, Allan McCandless of Baker City, OR; a daughter, Paulette Andis of Tuscon, AZ and one grandchild. He is preceded by a son, Jim McCandless and a sister, Barbara Reichenbach (1992).
No services will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to Cathlamet First Aid Division PO Box 142 Cathlamet, WA 98612. Dowling Funeral Home is attending to arrangements.
Eileen Nelson White
Eileen Nelson White, born May 17, 1907 died April 12, 2008.
She was born in Astoria and raised in Cathlamet where she attended school. Her parents were Ole and Gertrude Nelson. She moved to Portland, Ore. as a teenager. In 1925, she married George McDaniel White in Cathlamet, raising their family in Portland. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1963 and a two-year-old son, George Jr.
Eileen and George shared a love of flying and she earned her pilot's license in the 1950s. As part of a flying club, in Portland, they flew their own plane to Nova Scotia, down the eastern seaboard to Cuba and back to Portland. Her other passion was playing bridge with her many friends in the Portland area.
She is survived by a son, Robert N. White of Sublimity, Ore. and four grandchildren, Thomas White of Dayton, Ore., Stephen White of Astoria, Ore., David White of Rosburg, and Jennifer White of Pasadena, Calif. Great-grandchildren include Brandy White of Gresham, Ore., Kristin White of Astoria, Ore., Sarah White of Beaverton, Ore. Daniel White of Corvallis, Ore., Melissa White of Astoria, Ore. and a great-great grandchild, Larissa White of Gresham, Ore. She is also survived by a sister, Grace Thompson of Joseph, Ore.
A private gathering will be held on Sunday April 27th in Beaverton, Ore.
Marie Phillips Hauge
Marie Phillips Hauge died April, 19, 2008 at St.Vincent Medical Center in Portland. She was born Frances Marie Phillips in Spokane, Washington October 19, 1928 to Ward and Verona Phillips of Lind, Washington.
Services will be held at Holy Redeemer Church, 25 North Rosa Parks Way, Portland, OR 97217. At 7 p.m. on Friday, April 25, a Rosary will be said and the funeral mass will be said at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 26.
Memorials can be made to the ArtHasIt Foundation, P.O. Box 10, Cathlamet, WA 98612.
A full obituary will be published at a later date.
April 17, 2008
David D. Tarabochia
David Dominic Tarabochia, 56 years old, of Cathlamet, WA passed away on Friday, April, 11 2008 of natural causes.
He was born January 5, 1952 in Astoria, OR to Joe B. Sr. and Olive (Gooddell) Tarabochia of Pillar Rock, WA. They moved to Skamokawa, WA in the summer of 1954 where he grew up on Pleasant Point Road. He loved the water and was always swimming and boating as a kid.
David attended Skamokawa grade school and he played football, basketball and tennis at Wahkiakum High School, graduating in 1970. David was a very kind and well-liked person, he was intelligent, hard working and a good provider for his family. He was fun to be with and liked kidding around and most importantly, he always looked out for his younger brothers and sisters as they were growing up.
David was a commercial fisherman. He fished on the Columbia River, the Willapa and Puget Sound. He went crabbing in the winters up and down the Washington coast. He fished on Bristol Bay in Alaska in the summers from age 14 with his dad and eventually he owned and fished his own boat. He later went tuna fishing from the Washington coast to Hawaii.
He enjoyed the outdoors; he loved deer, elk and bird hunting, fishing and clam digging. He was an excellent cook.
David was a member of the Catholic Church, Chinook Indian Nation, CRFPU (Columbia River Fisherman's Protective Union), AIFMA (Alaska Independent Fisherman's Marketing Association) and Salmon For All.
He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Kristen and Todd Souvenir and grandchildren Shane and Peyton Souvenir. Also surviving are sisters Joanne Longtain, Francy Sweet, Karen Hanigan, and Mary Gregg; brothers Joe, Jr., Tim, Terry, Tom and Dan Tarabochia and his best friend of many years Herb Kehrli. Preceding him in death were his mother Olive Tarabochia in 1978, a brother and sister-in-law Ron and Marilyn Tarabochia in 1997 and special friend Myra Spears Mooney in 1984.
A service will be held April 23 at St. Catherine Catholic Church at 1 p.m. with burial at Fern Hill Cemetery in Skamokawa.
Arrangements by Dowling Funeral Home. April 10, 2008
G.L. Cothren
A Celebration of Life will be held on April 12 for G.L. Cothren, of Cathlamet, who died March 20, 2008 at St. John Medical Center in Longview. He was 75.
A full obituary appeared in the March 27 edition of The Eagle and can be seen below.
LaRene Wegdahl
Lifelong Cathlamet, WA resident LaRene "Teeter" Quigley Hampton Wegdahl, 93, passed away April 3, 2008 at Community Hospice in Longview.
She was born in Clifton, OR to parents Leonard and Della (Souvenir) Quigley on July 19, 1914. In 1931, she graduated from Wahkiakum High School in Cathlamet.
She married Al Wegdahl in 1975 and he preceded her in 2005. She was also preceded by her first husband of 28 years, Rollie Hampton in 1967.
She was a homemaker and she enjoyed golfing, fishing, camping and spending time with her family.
She is survived by her sons, Rusty Hampton of Washougal, WA and Calvin Hampton of Rainier, OR; a sister, Delores Cochran of Cathlamet (LaRene had been one of 11 children), many grand- and great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild, as well as many cousins, nieces, nephews and extended family.
A private family memorial will be held at a later date.
Those wishing to donate in her memory, may contribute to Cathlamet First Aid Division, P.O. Box 142, Cathlamet, WA 98612 or Community Home Health and Hospice, P.O. Box 2067, Longview, WA 98632.
Dowling Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Thelma M. Strange
Thelma May Strange of Klipsan Beach died April 3, 2008 in Portland.
She was born on May 23, 1921 to Henry and Martha (Wirkkala) Kemppi in Deep River. She overcame polio to graduate from Naselle High School in 1939.
She trained as a nurse in Astoria and served as a surgical nurse in WWII, before returning to work in Ilwaco.
She married Robert Strange in 1968 in Bellingham. He survives her. Also surviving are sons Bud Strange and Jim Strange both of Naselle, and Dennis Strange of Deep River; daughter Gail Lewis of Puyallup; brother Reino Kemppi of Portland; numerous nieces and nephews and other extended family. She was preceded in death by sisters Viola "Betsy" and Frances.
A funeral service will be held on April 14 at 1 p.m. at Penttila's Chapel by The Sea in Long Beach with a reception to follow at the chapel. Concluding graveside service follows at Peaceful Hill Cemetery in Naselle.
Albert C. Kehrli
Longtime Cathlamet resident, Albert Casper Kehrli passed away at his home April 6, 2008. He was 91 years old. Al was born March 3, 1917 in Progress, Oregon to Casper and Margaret (Von Allmen) Kehrli. He attended school in Beaverton, OR and came to Cathlamet in 1936. He married Goldie Peterson on October 20, 1946; she preceded him in death on February 21, 2005.
Al served in the Army Air Corps during WWII from 1941-1945, stationed in England. He was a milk truck driver for Darigold for many years; a farmer and drove school bus for Wahkiakum School District. He was a Charter Member of Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church; Teamster Union; and a life member of VFW Post 5297 in Cathlamet. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, bowling and gardening as well as his “grand dog” Ashley and his family.
He is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Alan and Theresa Kehrli of Mt. Vernon, WA and John and Jewell Kehrli of Puget Island, WA; a brother, Herbert Kehrli of Puget Island, two sisters, Emma Gregory of Roseburg, OR and Hulda LeGro of Mt. Vernon, OR; two grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by a son, Terry Kehrli in 1976, a brother Casper Kehrli and a sister Clara Ruhlin.
A funeral will be held 11:00 AM Friday at Steele Chapel at Longview Memorial Park. Private entombment will take place at Longview Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Cathlamet First Aid Division P.O. Box 142 Cathlamet, WA 98612; Wahkiakum Historical Society c/o Mary Lang, P.O. Box 541, Cathlamet, WA 98612, or Community Hospice P.O. Box 2067 Longview, WA 98632. Dowling Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
George C. Wiitala
Lifelong resident George Charles Wiitala died April 3, 2008 on Puget Island.
He was born in Grays River on January 16, 1930 to George Sr. and Sylvia (Hanhi) Wiitala.
He attended Riverside School in Grays River and high school in Naselle. He worked as a logger and on the family farm, studied commercial art and flower arranging and was a member of the Grays River Bible Chapel.
He is survived by cousins Judy and Clinton Hanhi and many other cousins and friends.
There will be a graveside service of remembrance at Seal River Cemetery in Rosburg on April 14 at 2 p.m.
Dowling Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Midge Burmaster
Midge Burmaster, 55, of Vancouver died April 3, 2008 at her home.
She was born November 27, 1952 in Mahnomen, Minn. She was the youngest of five children born to Carl and Mildred (Carmen) Offerdahl and graduated from St. Michael Catholic Grade School and Mahnomen Public High School.
She attended the St. Cloud School of Nursing and graduated from St. Cloud State University in the Criminal Justice Program.
She married Al Burmaster on December 31, 1976 in Corvallis, Ore. She was currently the program administrator for TRSN in Cathlamet. She is survived by her husband, Al; children, David, Michael, and Kristin. She is also survived by twin brothers, Ed and Chuck; and sisters, Carolyn and Lou. Preceding her in death were her parents.
A memorial service was held on April 5, 2008.
Memorials may be made to The Race for the Cure or Relay for Life.
April 3, 2008
Nettie A. Forbes
Nettie A. "Dood" Forbes, previously of 257 West Little Island in Cathlamet, passed away at the age of 93 at Mt. Solo Adult Family Home.
Dood was born in Bukton, Oregon on November 26, 1914. She leaves behind a stepdaughter Kathleen M. (Forbes) Widdows; granddaughter, Marie A. Salanoa; two great grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren all of Pasco, WA.
Preceding her in death were her parents, Lyla and Fred Stowell, her husband, Ernest C. Forbes and a brother John Stowell.
Dood will be missed by her best friend, Geri Parker and family as well as all the new friends she made at Mt. Solo Adult Family Home.
A private memorial will be held. Interment will be at Longview Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Cathlamet Ambulance P.O. Box 142 Cathlamet, WA 98612 or Puget Island Fire Dept. 475 SR 409 Cathlamet, WA 98612. Steele Chapel At Longview Memorial Park is in charge of arrangements.
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The Wahkiakum County Eagle Location: 77 Main Street,
Mail: P.O. Box 368,
Cathlamet, WA 98612
Phone: 360-795-3391 Fax: 360-795-3983
