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Kathy Durrah gently passed away Jan. 26, 2024, at Ray Hickey Hospice Care in Vancouver. She had lived at Canterbury Gardens memory care for two years, and Kalama for a few months. Kathy was born Aug. 24, 1947, in Longview, and lived her whole life in Cathlamet, except during 1967-1971, when she lived in Wichita, Kansas, while Russ was in the Air Force. Kathy graduated from Wahkiakum High School in 1965 and married Russ Durrah, the love of her life, on Aug. 20, 1966, at the Skamokawa Methodist...
Betty Lea Hutcheson, 91, died on Jan. 25, in Longview, where she lived most of her life. She was born on March 17, 1932, and enjoyed her St. Patrick's Day birthday her entire life. Her parents, Lee Alva and Annabel (Hinton) Baker, moved from McAlester, Oklahoma, to Longview when she was a child. She graduated from RA Long High School in 1950 and married Clark Hutcheson on Oct. 6 of that year. He preceded her in 2020 after 69 years of marriage. Betty enjoyed home life, her family, and friends....
Roger Grambo was born in August 1934 in Cathlamet, and transitioned Friday night, Jan. 12, 2024. Roger had three incredible brothers, he being the eldest. The family moved to Kelso in 1946 where his father, Bob, could get more work. He built his first car at the age of 15 (a combo of a few here-and-there cars he called a “‘41 Fordster”). He graduated in 1952 from Kelso High, then on to LCC for two years but was drafted into the army in 1954 and stationed in Germany for 2-and-a-half years. While in the Army, he talked his way into being allow...
Ryan Dale Torppa, 45, of Cathlamet, died in his sleep, at home, on Saturday, Jan. 6. He was born in Lonview in 1978 to Debra Rose and Thomas Torppa and grew up in the Rosburg-Naselle area. Ryan graduated from Naselle High School where he was active in football, basketball, and baseball. He attended Eastern Washington University briefly on a football scholarship before returning to Naselle and marrying Rebecka Fournier. Ryan and Becky had three children, Paige, Rylee, and Tommy. The family later settled in Shelton, where Ryan worked different...
Susanna Cooper, 55, of Longview, passed away on Oct. 18, 2023. Susanna was born on Jan. 27, 1968, to Erval and Carol Cooper in Longview. She is survived by her mother (Carol Cooper), brothers Gary (Rachel), Donald (Tracy), Pete (Patty). She is also survived by he two children, Danielle Coper and Taylor Stornetta, five grandchildren, boyfriend Tom, and an endless number of nieces and nephews, cousins, uncles and aunts, all who loved her dearly. Please join us on Susanna’s birthday on Jan. 27, 2024, at Wahkiakum County Fairgrounds at 1 p.m. to c...
On the morning of Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, Naselle resident, Darlene Jane Warra Bjornsgard, passed away at the age of 79. Darlene was born in Raymond on March 9, 1944, to parents George and Helvie (Pollari) Warra. Darlene was raised in Naselle, attending the Naselle-Grays River Valley School District and graduating with the class of 1962. While Darlene was quick to note she "loved every job she ever had," she was most proud of co-founding Finn Ware with her sister in 1987. Darlene served people...
Ralph Franklin Kenner or "Shorty" to his siblings, and simply "Kenner" to all those who knew him, was born on Friday the 13th of March, 1925, in Carthage, Missouri. Kenner was the third of seven children, of which only two remain. He attended school in Carthage all the way to the sixth grade, when he suddenly quit school after receiving a beating from his teacher. From there he did whatever jobs he could do to help with the family expenses. His father died when Kenner was just 16, from a mining...
Heidi Lynn Souvenir, 58, longtime Cathlamet resident, died at her home in Kalama on Dec. 15. Heidi was born to John and Barbara (Conradi) Hoggatt on Nov. 17, 1965, in Longview. She spent many years in Cathlamet and graduated from Wahkiakum High School in 1984. She had a nail salon in Cathlamet for several years and later moved to Kalama. On July 7, 2007, she married Lance Souvenir. She was employed at the Port of Kalama for 22 years. She was active on the board of thd United Way of Cowlitz-Wahkiakum County, a firefighter for Kalama Volunteer...
Ralph Franklin Kenner, of Puget Island, died peacefully on Dec. 21, 2023. Graveside services will be held at Greenwood Cemetary on Jan. 5, at noon. A gathering at the Norse Hall on Puget Island will follow....
Michael John McAvoy was many things in his full and unique life: son, big-brother, student, track star (self-proclaimed), veteran, dedicated worker, devoted husband, father, uncle, teacher, voracious reader, fly-fisherman, grandfather, author, shepherd, story-teller and world-class curmudgeon. Quick witted with an inclination towards Irish blessings, Robert Service poems, sad Willie Nelson songs, and hunting dogs, Dad could sit a spell and spin a yarn with the best of them. He liked his coffee...
by Jessie Hiller On Dec. 5, 2023, Jeanne M. Buckley passed away peacefully with a musician playing harp at her side. Jeanne (Jeanie) was born a connoisseur of procrastination in Seattle on November 1, 1956. Her parents had joked that she was too scared to come out on Halloween. Her curious and inquisitive nature brought her to Alaska in the 1980s where she took jobs as a deckhand, an art dealer, and eventually a bartender. Jeanne was a shy introvert, but she made lifelong friends easily. She had a humorous yet eloquent way about herself. Her...
In loving memory of Summer Joy Boldt, age 45, of Longview, who peacefully passed away on December 5, 2023. Born on June 8, 1978, in Longview, she is preceded in death by her brother, Edward L. Boldt. Summer is survived by her mother, Frances Reinholdt, father, Edward Boldt, siblings Juanita (Jack) Acres, Steven Boldt, Kaylee (Kurt) Thompson, Mike (Melanie) Stone, Joel (Tonja) Stone, and Britt (Ariane) Boldt, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and her loyal companion Snickers. She found great joy in ocean fishing, particularly for black cod,...
By Cheryl Dutcher Dale passed away peacefully on Nov. 21. Dale and I married on April 4, 1997 and began our life as a married couple in Rosburg, WA. In addition to myself, he is also survived by his children Teri (Tom) Baker, Dr. Thomas Dutcher, step daughter Amy (Joe) Polsley, and his sister Carole (Mel) Greenberg, and several grandchildren. Dale was a member of the U.S. Air Force for 41 years in various capacities. Most of those years were with the Oregon Air National Guard in Portland. He...
Ruth “Genie” Cary was born in Silverton, Oregon, and attended grade school there. She moved to Pocatello, Idaho, where she graduated from high school. Returning to Silverton, she married and had her sons, Russell and Heath. She worked for the Silverton Fire Department for five years as a dispatcher and staff assistant. Genie then went to work for the Wilamette 911 center in Salem, where she met her current husband, Dan. Genie worked there fifteen years and was a center supervisor when she retired. The pair were active in golfing, sailing, and...
On November 12, 2023, Lynda Ann Cooper (née Collier Sherman) died peacefully in Longview at the age of 74, after a courageous and dignified battle with pancreatic cancer. Lynda was attended and comforted by family members at the time of her passing. Lynda was born in Oakland, California, on February 10, 1949, the first child and only daughter of Anna Mae Pond and J.H. Collier. Growing up, Lynda made friends easily. She had a beautiful smile that could light up a whole room. At two and a half...
Ronald A. Wiest, Sr., 66, of Longview, was born on Feb. 27,1957 in Seattle to J. Basil and Dianne (Cavanaugh) Wiest. He spent summers on Puget Island with Pat and Bob Ohrberg. Ronald joined the US Army for three years after high school. He worked in construction, and as a mechanic. He loved spending time with his grandkids. He also enjoyed gardening, the beach, and going to Mariner games. Ron's life partner of 21 years, Julie Pedersen, survives him at home. He is also survived by his daughter, Nicole Wiest, and three sons, Ron Jr., Nate, and...
Alice Olivia Seaberg 77, of Longview died on October 29, at St John Medical Center. Alice was born to Joseph and Rose (Larson) Neely on October 31, 1945, in Ilwaco WA. She attended school in Skamokawa and Cathlamet, graduating from Wahkiakum High School in 1963. She was raised in the Skamokawa Valley. She moved to Longview where she raised her family. Alice married Paul Seaberg on April 19, 1975. She worked as an Insurance Agent in Longview and Kelso for many years. She loved her time with family especially grandkids and their sports, Mariners...
Tyler James Heagy, 37, of Lacey, died on November 12, 2023 in a Lacey Hospital. He was born in Longview on July 8, 1986 to Terry and Mary (Sibert) Heagy. Tyler graduated from Wahkiakum High School in 2004. He loved life and lit up a room when he walked in. Tyler enjoyed the Trailblazers and sports of all kinds. Tyler was a hard worker and worked for Heagy Construction where he was well loved. He was a happy go lucky boy and the youngest of 4 children. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth, three siblings, Monica, Travis and Troy Heagy, his...
Susanna “Susie” Kay Cooper, 55, of Kelso, was born to Erval and Carol Cooper of Cathlamet on January 27,1968 . She died on October 18, 2023, at her home. Susie grew up in Cathlamet. She loved animals and time with her family. She was outgoing ,adventurous, loved garage sales and socializing. She loved to help people and she will be missed! She is survived by children, Taylor Stornetta and Danielle Cooper; mother, Carol Cooper; brothers Gary, Donald and Pete Cooper; five grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. On January 27, 2024 there wil...
Chad Allen Niemela, 49, lost his 4 year battle with cancer in the early morning of October 18, 2023.He passed away at home surrounded by his wife and children. Chad is remembered as an active, social, hard working, and loving man who was always there to help anyone in need. Chad and his wife, Michaela, had four children and many “extra” kids that he loved as his own. The family will hold a celebration of life November 5 at the local Rat Tap from 1-4 p.m. to honor Chad. Donations may be made at Bank of the Pacific to help support the family at...
Merlin Homer Durrah was born March 31, 1940, in Longview, and died at home surrounded by his wife, Judy, and family on October 15, 2023. Merlin worked for Crown Zellerbach as a mechanic for many years and then drove log truck until Crown went out of business. He was a board member for the Wahkiakum West Telephone Company for over 30 years. He was also the sexton for the Grays River Cemetery beginning in 1983, after his uncle Norman Durrah died. Merlin lived his entire life in Grays River and...
Kenneth Jerald Anderson, beloved son and brother, passed away peacefully at his mother’s home on the sixth day of October, 2023 after a long battle with cancer. Ken was born to Terry and Don Anderson on October 24, 1960 in Grand Rapids, MN. Ken grew upin Skamokawa, WA, attended Skamokawa Grade School and Wahkiakum High School. Class of 1979. After high school Ken attended Phoenix institute of Technology, then Washington State University. He settled in Scottsdale, AZ, where he was a real estate broker and owner of Hohokam Realty for 40 years. Ke...
Gerald (Jerry) Willis Hinkson passed away September 29, 2023. Gerald was born November 2, 1935 in Los Angeles, CA, to Gerald O. and Rachel Hinkson. His family later moved to Ashland, OR, when he was about 10 years of age. From 1956-58 he served a mission in the Southern States mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day-Saints. On June 5, 1959 Jerry married Beverly Jean Schwab in the LDS Los Angeles Temple. Jerry served honorably in the national guard. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, football, handball and motorcycles. He also enjoyed...
Longtime Cathlamet resident, Donna Louise Burns, 88, died September 25, 2023 at her home. She was born in Kansas City, Kansas, on March 23, 1935. Her family came to the Elochoman Valley when she was a child. She married LeRoy Burns in 1960 and they owned and operated Burns Rock in Cathlamet for many years, passing it to their son upon retirement. She enjoyed her home, sewing, and caring for her lawn. She was a devout Christian. Donna is survived by husband LeRoy, a son Les, a sister Doloris Wages, three grandchildren, two great grandchildren,...
Patricia Alice Lex Welton, 82, of Pleasanton, CA, passed away peacefully at her home on August 29, 2023. Patricia was a loving mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, and great grandmother. Patricia was born to Mildred and Lyle Lex in Clatskanie, OR. She was the second oldest of 4 siblings, two sisters Dian (Shelly Halloway and Lauren DeRosier) and Mary (Lindsay Pakzad) and brother Bill. Patricia grew up on Puget Island, on Welcome Slough, two houses down from Heritage Bible Church, where she...
