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Brenda was a diligent woman who always put her family first. She dedicated her life to her three children and her grandchildren. She beat the odds at 43 years old as an aneurysmal stroke survivor. With hard work and determination, she continued her life and overcame hard life challenges. She was a proud salon owner and hairstylist for many years, including shops in Longview, Washington, Apple Valley, California and Nuevo, California. Brenda was born to Dorothy Ammons Wika and Gilbert (Skip)...
Toni Meacham was born August 21, 1951, to Robert and Iris Peterson in Longview Washington. The family spent some years in St. Thomas North Dakota before moving to Skamokawa Washington in 1965 where she finished school. Toni married Pete Swift in 1971 and they had two sons, David and Brian. They later divorced and she remarried in 1996 to Neil Meacham and then divorced in 2012. Toni spent many years working at Mrs. Beesley’s which was a job she absolutely loved. She worked with so many wonderful people. She also worked for am/pm for 17 years. So...
Judith Lynn Nutter Madden, age 79, of Longview, Washington passed away peacefully in Elk Grove, California on August 2, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born on October 5, 1945, in Astoria, Oregon, Judy was the beloved daughter of Bonnie B. Nutter and G. Wallace Nutter. Judy spent the majority of her youth in Seaside, Oregon, later living in Callam Bay and graduating from Wahkiakum High School in Cathlamet, Washington. She pursued higher education at Lower Columbia College, and went on to work in their registrar office, a role in which she suppo...
Bonnie Dale Jones, 92, passed on to heaven May 26, 2025. Bonnie was born September 14, 1932 to Adele and Sydney Jones in Los Angeles, California. She is survived by her brother, Howard W. Jones. She graduated from Wahkiakum High School in 1951. In 1946 our family bought the Ed Miner Ranch in the upper Elochoman Valley. The family moved elsewhere after the state condemned most of their ranch to make a fish hatchery. We always felt the Elochoman Valley was our Home....
Brenda was a diligent woman who always put her family first. She dedicated her life to her three children and her grandchildren. She beat the odds at 43 years old as an aneurysmal stroke survivor. With hard work and determination, she continued her life and overcame hard life challenges. She was a proud salon owner and hairstylist for many years, including shops in Longview, Washington, Apple Valley, California and Nuevo, California. Brenda was born to Dorothy Ammons Wika and Gilbert (Skip)...
Theresa "Terry" Jan Dobbins, longtime Cathlamet resident, 78, died on Thursday, July 3, in Wasilla, Alaska where she had lived since 2008. Terry was born on January 24,1947 in Herlong, Calif. Her parents Ronald and Carol Grebbs preceded her in death. Terry was raised in California and married Bobby Dobbins on Oct. 1, 1966. They moved to Cathlamet where they raised their family. Terry attended LCC in Longview and received her RN degree there. She worked as an IV Tech, and RN for Dr. Avalon where she was well known in the community. She was on...
Joseph (Joe) Martin Nelson, Jr., age 76, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2025 at A Grace Subacute and Skilled Care in San Jose, Calif., after a short battle with cancer. He was born on August 21, 1948 in Sacramento, Calif., to Joseph Martin Nelson and Gertrude Alice (Stadler) Nelson. He graduated from Folsom High School in 1966, received an A.A. from American River College in 1969, and received a B.S. in Agriculture from CSU Chico in 1973. Joe had a varied and illustrious career: he was a...
Sandra Peterson Davis, 76, of Cathlamet, died on June 14. She was born to Arthur "Skamokawa Pete" and Lois ( Clauson) Peterson on April 20, 1949 in Cathlamet. She grew up in Skamokawa, graduating from Wahkiakum High School in 1967. She worked as a cook, and bartender in Skamokawa, Astoria, and Tacoma over her young life. She later returned to Cathlamet where she loved the Columbia River and her life there. Sandra designed and built her dream home above the river where she lived for the last 21...
Long time Wahkiakum resident Sharlene A. West, 71, born in Breckenridge, Minn., went to be with the Lord on May 31, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones at her home in Cathlamet. She is survived by her husband, Alan West; her daughter, Angela Velke (John); her son, Jason West; her grandsons, Andrew West, Preston West, Israel Velke, Brock West and Leo Velke; her great grandson, Noah West; her sisters, Sandra Laycock (Bill) and Beverly Gruenberg (Duane); her brothers, Lee Tischer (Diane) and Brent...
Keith was born in Astoria, Oregon, to Alberta and Arthur Olsen on April 6, 1943, and completed his journey to his heavenly home on May 24, 2025. Born to Alberta and Arthur Olsen, he is survived by his wife Paula Olsen; daughter Carrie Ott; siblings Kerry Quigley and Gail Brewer; nephews Todd and Loren Quigley and their families; Grandchildren Rachel Coglianese, Jonathan ( Jono) Ruhlman; great granddaughter Maizy, and Keith has now joined together with his daughter, Nanette. Keith proudly served...
A Memorial will be held on Saturday, June 14, 2025, for Nina Jean (Haataja) Berg at Valley Bible Church in Rosburg, Wash. Nina Berg passed away on Feb. 4, 2025, in Bellingham, Wash. The ceremony will begin at 11 a.m., and a reception will follow in the community room at the church. The ceremony will be officiated by Pastor Rick Ballif. All friends and family are welcome....
Keith A Olsen, 82 of Cathlamet died on May 24 in Vancouver, Wash. There will be a private Graveside burial and a Celebration of Keith's Life on June 21 at noon at the Norse Hall on Puget Island. Dowling Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. A full obituary will follow next week....
William "Bill" Kampmann died on May 24 in Longview. He was born on July 19,1949 in Portland Oregon to William and Arlene Kampmann. Bill moved to Puget Island from Clark County 26 years ago. He was a jack of all trades and enjoyed building and fixing things! He is survived by his wife Nicky, whom he married in 1981. Also, his son Kristopher and daughter Kristy, a brother, James (Jimmy) and a sister, Karen. There will be no service at his request. Dowling Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements....
Tony Lee Deel, born December 13, 1960, in Chehalis, Washington, passed away on May 9, 2025. He was a loving and devoted father to Michael Deel and stepfather to Janice Ham. He was a proud grandfather to Bella Deel, Matthew Deel, Johnathan Deel, and Arianna Ham. Tony was the beloved son of Jerline Marie Deel and Willis Lee Deel. He is preceded in death by his brother Ellis Deel and sister Rita Wisner. He is survived by his sister Diane Abbey and numerous nieces and nephews who loved him dearly....
James David Mosteller, 69, of Cathlamet, passed away at his home in Cathlamet on April 29, 2025. David was born Aug 1, 1955 in Canyonville, OR. Through his life he enjoyed taking vacations, his paper making job at Wauna (27 years) and traveling by horseback through the mountains of many states to hunt and fish any creek he came across. He also spent many years gaming and cutting cattle from horseback. He later slowed his life down to local beach fishing with his many friends and family and an annual hunting camp at Fossil Creek. Dave was...
Clayton Corwin Patrick, age 80, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2025, at Richard Nau Hospice House in Longview, WA. Clay lived a life filled with love, curiosity, and an unwavering commitment to those close to him. Born in Portland, Oregon to Howard M. Patrick and Maxine M. (Cornwall) Patrick, Clay graduated from Olympia High School in 1962, Whitworth College in 1966 with a B.A. in Political Science and Economics, and from the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law in 1969, with...
Diane Petersen Tover, passed away peacefully in the presence of family on April 26, 2025. Diane, the youngest of three daughters, was born September 28, 1939, in Cathlamet, Washington. She married Vernon Tover and had three daughters. Her family settled in Napa, California. Later, she resided in Yucaipa and Placerville. Diane was vivacious with a great laugh; and made life-long friends wherever she went. She is survived by her daughters, Julie, Marsha, and Constance; seven grandchildren; and...
Cherish Collupy-Smith passed away on November 16, 2024, in Tampa, Florida, after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She fought with unwavering strength at every step and was surrounded by her closest family as she peacefully passed. Born on May 30, 1977, in Skamokawa, Washington, Cherish spent much of her childhood in the home where she was raised. Along her life's journey, she formed deep and lasting friendships and remained closely connected to family on both coasts. After graduating...
Lora Lea (Lori) was born March 20, 1954 to Eugene and Irma York in Vancouver and died January 30, 2025. With six kids in the house, there was no shortage of shenanigans. Married in 1974, Lori and Dick had three children over the next decade. She loved animals, especially horses. Lori loved being a mom to her own kids and those she "adopted." She was witty, funny, and had a heart too kind for this world. To know Lori was to love her, and if you didn't love her, you didn't know her. Memorial – C...
Rodney L. Dittmer, of Cathlamet has departed this life peacefully, ready to step into eternity and embrace Jesus, his parents, and his two sisters. He was born on March 15, 1954, in Vancouver, Washington, and died on April 12, 2025 of a fatal heart attack. He was the son of Lou and Elsie Dittmer and is survived by his wife, Sylvia (Zylstra) Dittmer; his children, Caleb Dittmer, Ryan Dittmer, Hannah (Dittmer) Morrison, and Luke Dittmer; and his grandchildren, Royce Morrison and Stella Dittmer....
Milford Wayne Free, lovingly known as Butch, passed away from lung cancer on March 24, 2025, in Seattle, Washington. He was 78. Born on August 10, 1946, in Bryan, Texas, to Eileen and Alson Free, Butch was raised in Cathlamet, Washington, alongside his brother Ron. The family first lived in Crown Zellerbach's Family Camp on the logging company's property along the Elochoman River, a setting that instilled in him a love of nature and a spirit of adventure. Butch himself described his childhood...
Stephen John Marshall was born in Seattle on May 19, 1959 and left this world for his eternal home on March 25, 2025. Born to John and Pat Marshall, he is survived by his wife, Sue Marshall; children, Luke Marshall and Jenny Marshall; siblings, Laurel Fullington, David Marshall and Peter Marshall and their families; and grandchildren, Olivia, Isabelle and Charlotte. Steve told his family at age 12, 'I believe God is calling me to be a police officer.' He served in Kirkland and King County, and...
George Edward Bates Sr., lovingly known as "Pa," passed away peacefully on March 21, 2025, in Vancouver, WA, at the age of 83. Born on September 19, 1941, in Albany, California. George lived a life defined by service, love and an unwavering sense of self. George's journey began with his service in the U.S. Navy as an electrician, followed by his enlistment in the Army National Guard. His dedication to duty continued throughout his career as a correctional officer for the state of California, whe...
Donald Herman Raistakka, was born June 29, 1934 in Astoria, Oregon and passed away January 30, 2025 in Portland, Oregon. He was the son of Herman and Hilia (Kaukua-Olson) Raistakka. Donald attended Grays River Elementary School and graduated from Naselle Grays River Valley High School. During high school, he had his first job in the dairy industry. At age 15 he worked at the Lower Columbia Dairymen's Association plant at Grays River. Many refer to this as the Creamery. Following high school grad...
James "Jim" Edward Brown, 87, of Skamokawa Valley, WA, passed away on March 23, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. He was born on September 22, 1937, in Siloam Springs, AR, to Mack and Minnie (Logston) Brown, the sixth of fourteen children. Jim was raised in the Ozark country of Cincinnati, AR. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps at 15. He served from 1956 to 1959 as a proud Marine MP during the Korean War, stationed at Camp Pendleton and Hawthorne, NV. Following his military service, Jim became a...
