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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...
Carol (Hattrick) Danker, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2025, at the age of 73. She was born on April 27, 1951, to Jack and Delores Hattrick. Carol lived a life defined by kindness, generosity, and devotion to those she loved. Carol was a graduate of Wahkiakum High School class of 1969. After graduation, Carol attended the Dental Assistant Academy in San Francisco. After several years as a dental assistant, she began dedicating the next 34 years to banking in Cathlamet, where...
Gary Raymond Tischer (GTO Gary), 81 passed away February 28, 2025, at Chaplaincy Hospice Kennewick, WA. With his family by his side. Gary was born October 11th, 1943, in Breckenridge Minnesota to Raymond and Artyce Tischer- Quigley Gary graduated from Naselle High School class of 1962; he then joined the US Air Force Reserves. He married Sharon Bunn June 4th, 1966, in Skamokawa WA. She preceded him in death in 2004. Also preceding were his brother John, sister Janine, nephew Jeff Pummell and...
Nina Jean (Haataja) Berg, beloved sister, cousin, aunt and friend, passed away on Feb. 4, 2025, at the age of 70 in Bellingham, Wash. Nina was born April 24, 1954 in Long Beach, Wash. to Harold and Kathleen (Harrison) Haataja. Nina was the youngest member of the family and grew up in Rosburg. She attended Grays River Valley Elementary School and graduated from Naselle High School. Nina worked many years in the food industry, first as a waitress and later as a cook at the Naselle Youth Camp in...
Shawn Mace, 59, died at his home in Cathlamet on January 17th. Shawn was born in Longview on June 26,1965 to Glenn and Helen (Mecham) Mace and was the youngest of seven children. He grew up in Cathlamet, graduating from Wahkiakum High School in 1984. He worked at the family owned business, Mace’s Drive Inn from 1986 - 2015. He worked in law enforcement in Wahkiakum County before his job as deckhand and skipper on the Ferry Wahkiakum. He was a member of River of Life Assembly Church. Shawn was preceded by his wife of 32 years, Sheila on Oct 1...
Gilbert E. Charles Jr. 29, died on Friday, December 27, 2024. Gilbert was born December 30, 1994, in Lakewood, Washington to Gilbert, Sr. and Janiece (Franks) Blum. Gilbert graduated from Rochester High School, Rochester, Washington in 2013. He attended Glendale Community College in Glendale, Arizona and studied Geology. In 2014 he came home to the Elochoman Valley to assist with caring for his grandparents Fredrick and Jane Charles, and to start his career in Natural Resources Management. We...
Gilbert E. Charles, Jr., 29, of Cathlamet, died December 27, 2024 in Dallesport, Klickitat County, WA. A celebration of his life will be held Saturday, February 8, 12 p.m. at The Rivermile 38 Brewery. Full obituary to follow next week....
