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Former resident Donald Walter Shanahan, 88, of Longview died May 10, 2015. Services are pending. Dowling Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements....
Robert Lowell “Jake” Trimble passed away April 28, 2015 in Olympia, WA. He was born November 15, 1927 in Portland, OR to Robert and Frances Trimble. He graduated from Wahkiakum High School and attended Pacific University in Forest Grove, OR. On September 2, 1950 he married Dorothy Lugenbeal. He worked at the Simpson Salmon Hatchery in Matlock, WA, and Nemah Salmon Hatchery in Naselle, WA. Jake traveled extensively throughout his life including major excursions to Palestine, Nepal, Tibet and China. He was an avid mountaineer, climbing every maj...
Wesley Lawrence Raistakka, born February 11, 1938, in Astoria, Oregon passed away, April 19, 2015, in Longview, Washington. He was the son of Herman and Hilia (Olson) Raistakka of Rosburg, Washington. Wesley Raistakka attended primary and secondary school in the Naselle-Grays River Valley School district. Growing up, Wesley spent time commercial fishing with his father on the Grays and Columbia Rivers. This childhood experience with his dad, and being a sport fishing enthusiast, helped shape his career choice. He attended college, served in...
Former Puget Island Pastor E. Silas Torvend died April 17, 2015, in Silverton, Ore. He was born December 12, 1921, to Silas and Emma Torvend in Tacoma. He is survived by his wife, Alice, sisters Eunice and Olga, son Samuel (Sean Homer), daughter Rebecca (Frank Rainsberger), a grandson and many nieces and nephews. He graduated from Pacific Lutheran University in 1947 and earned a M.Div from Luther Seminary in 1950. He served parishes in Puget Island (Our Saviour's), Burlington, Cupertino, Calif., Lakewood, Burien and Tacoma. He served as a...
James M. Mast, 72 of Cathlamet, died at Hospice Care Center in Longview on April 17, 2015. Jim was born in Longview on August 5, 1942 to James and Elva (Neuman) Mast. He was a lifelong Cathlamet resident and graduated from Wahkiakum High School in 1960. He joined the Army where he spent two years. He was stationed in Germany. He worked as a route driver for Troy Laundry for 25 years before his job as Harbormaster at the Elochoman Marina where he worked for 20 years, retiring in 2008. He also drove a school bus for Wahkiakum Schools for 30...
James Mast, 72, of Cathlamet, died April 17, 2015 at the hospice center in Longview. Services will be held at the Norse Hall on Puget Island, May 2 at 2 p.m. A full obituary will appear next week. Dowling Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements....
Dr. Jeanine Marie Vandevort passed away on Monday, March 30, 2015 at 10:00 AM in the Oncology Unit at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center, with her family at her side, after a one and a half year battle against cancer. Dr. Vandevort was born in Longview, Washington on July 21, 1947 to Lyle “Dutch” Vandevort and Roberta Gorman. She was the first of three children. Jeanine was raised in Cathlamet, Washington on the Columbia River. Her family subsequently moved to Pullman, Olympia and Wenatchee, Washington. Jeanine attended Seattle Unive...
Judith Anne (Judy) was the youngest born to Anna Mae and Lesly Wilson on November 20, 1936 in Los Angeles, California. Judy succumbed to cancer and passed March 3, 2015 in Longview, Washington. Judy’s parents passed prior to her sister Virginia Woolson (Harry predeceased) and brother Robert Wilson (Anita predeceased). Judy met her husband Robert Curtis at the Los Angeles Times where they both worked. They retired and moved to Cathlamet in 1993. Bob passed in 2000. Judy is survived by her nephews Robert (Kathy) Woolson, Gerald (Vita p...
Julia Ellen Mackenzie, 76, of Cathlamet, passed away Jan. 17, 2015, at St. John Medical Center. She was born July 24, 1938, in Sacramento, Calif., to Charles Albert and Regina (Goldsworth) Beach, the third of 17 children. Julia moved to the local area more than 20 years ago and was a member of the Longview School District’s janitorial staff. She was a member of Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (MADD). She enjoyed walking at the Elochoman Slough Marina, crossword puzzles, visiting and gardening. Julia was generous and willing to assist others in t...
The loving, kind, wise, intelligent matriarch of our family, Bernace LaMoyne Gillett Wolcott, joined our Lord on March 8, 2015. She was born November 13, 1919 in Boise, Idaho to Roy Albert Gillett and Caroline Effie Gillette Gillett. She graduated from Grangeville High School in 1940 while working as the school librarian, her education having been disrupted by numerous family moves during the depression era. She and Calvin Wesley Wolcott were married May 23, 1940 at her parent's home in Grangevi...
Lawrence Irving Goodell, 79, of Astoria, Oregon, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2014 with his wife and children by his side at OHSU. He was born in Astoria, Oregon on January 21, 1935 to James and Lydia (Ero) Goodell of Pillar Rock, Washington. Following the passing of his parents when he was thirteen years old, he moved to Cathlamet to live with Ab and Bethenia Foster, where he was loved and treated as their own. He attended Wahkiakum High School, where he played football and baseball....
Mary Katrina Johanne Jacobson, 92, passed to our God's Heavenly home on March 12, 2015. She was born in Vega, Norway, February 17, 1923 to Hilda and August Wegdahl. Mary traveled to the United States in 1929 with her mother and two siblings, Robert and Solbjorg (Sally) Wegdahl. Mary and her family settled on Puget Island. She attended Puget Island Grade School and Wahkiakum High School. Mary and Wilbur Jacobson were married on June 1, 1941, and raised five children in Cathlamet. Mary is survived...
Arianna Nichole Lundin, seven, of Cathlamet, passed away at Legacy Emmanuel Hospital in Portland on March 9, 2015. She was born in Longview on July 12, 2007 to Steven Lundin and Brittiny Curl. She attended J.A. Wendt Elementary School and was in second grade. She loved her family, reading, the river and being outdoors. Her family remember her as a stubborn, caring tomboy! Arianna is survived by her parents, Brittiny Curl, Dennis Mueller and Steven Lundin, grandparents Inez Curl, James and Michelle Curl and Larry and Sherry Lundin, two brothers,...
James Wallace "Curly" Cochran, 92, passed peacefully on March 8, 2015 at Canterbury Gardens in Longview. He was born on May 25, 1922 in Marvel, Alabama to Wallace and Mildred (Johnsey) Cochran. He came to Cathlamet in 1939 and in 1941 he married Delores Quigley. She survives him at home after 73 years of marriage. For 15 years he was employed at Crown Zellerbach before becoming the IWA Union Business Agent. He worked for the Union for 21 years before retiring in 1978. Delores and Curly enjoyed...
Leroy E. “Roy” Beard 85, of Cathlamet died on February 26, 2015 at home. He was born in Sandy, Ore., on June 24, 1929. He grew up in the Elochoman Valley where he came to live as a child. He joined the Navy during WWII and when he returned he married Lena “Sunnie” Miller in 1949. They lived in Cathlamet and Gold Beac,h Ore., before coming back to Cathlamet to stay. Roy worked in sawmills prior to owning his own shake mill in the Elochoman Valley. In 2001 he retired and he and Sunnie enjoyed traveling and selling the beautiful Indian Artwork...
A Potluck lunch will be held to celebrate the life of Carol Ann Elliott Blythe, on March 7, starting at 11:30 a.m., at the Rosburg Hall. Her complete obituary was published on February 19, 2015....
Douglas T. Silver, of Cathlamet, died February 16, 2015 in Grayland, Wash. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn, at home. Mr. Silver served in the Vietnam War and was stationed at Ft. Lewis. A celebration of life service will be announced at a later date. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Fern Hill Funeral Home in Aberdeen....
John Lopez, 71, of Cathlamet, died February 23, 2015 at Emanuel Burn Center in Portland. An account has been set up at the Bank of Pacific to help the family with expenses. A funeral service will be held Saturday, February 28, 10 a.m., at New Hope Church, 1410 Commerce Avenue, in Longview. A full obituary will appear at a later date....
Carol Ann Elliott Blythe, born September 24, 1950 in Longview, died at her home in Rochester, Feb 14, 2015, with her husband at her side. Carol was a C.N.A. in Oregon City in the late 70’s and early 80’s where she met and married Ralph Blythe in May, 1984. Carol worked in the telephone installation business with her husband for many years. She was the daughter of Ralph and Margaret Elliott from Dahlia, and was preceded in death by her parents, and brothers Ralph and Dean. She is survived by sister Kathleen, brothers Ken and Jay, sis...
Angela Stornetta Jones, 58, of Longview, died January 28, 2015. A memorial gathering will be held at the home of her son, Clint Brown, of Amboy, on Saturday, February 21, 11 a.m. He may be contacted for further information, at 360-798-5881. Steele Chapel in Longview is in charge of arrangements....
Vernon Dean Tover, 77, of Longview, died on January 28, 2015 at Hospice Care Center. He was born on Puget Island on September 22, 1937 to Oscar and Dagmar (Pedersen) Tover. Vernon graduated from Wahkiakum High School in 1955 and joined the Army, spending three years in the service. From 1959 until 1986 he commercial fished on the Columbia River and in Kodiak, Alaska. He owned the Puget Island Market from 1964 until 1969. He worked as a Pile Driver Operator until his retirement. Vernon enjoyed his membership in the American Legion and his time...
Evelyn Rosemary Dahl, of Cathlamet, died at home January 24, 2015, at the age of 81. She was born May 2, 1933 in Roseburg, Ore., to Lloyd H. and Irma C. (Moritz) Cornish. Evelyn graduated from Sutherlin High School in Sutherlin, Ore., and was a purchasing agent for a nationwide construction company. She retired from Seattle to Cathlamet in 2001. After retirement she worked for a local law office for 13 years. In her youth she was active with Girl Scouts, was a Job’s Daughter Past Honored Queen and Eastern Star with her parents who were very d...
William Eugene Torget, 94, of Cathlamet, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2015, surrounded by family at his Puget Island home. Gene, as he was known, was born on January 23, 1920 at the family home on Puget Island. He was the youngest of four children of Johan B. Torget and Anna J. (Olsen) Torget, originally from Norway. The young family all spoke Norwegian around the home and believed in strong Norwegian traditions and values. Gene attended Puget Island Grade school and ferried across the river daily to graduate from Wakiakum High School...
Virginia Jane Bacon, 92, of Cathlamet, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family, on January 10, 2015. She was born November 26, 1922, in Skamokawa, to David and Bella Strait. She was raised on a farm which contributed to her work ethic. She attended Skamokawa Grade School and graduated from Wahkiakum High School in 1940. She married Robert A. Bacon on November 25, 1940, and resided in Cathlamet her entire married life. The Bacons owned The Toggery, a menswear store and later Bacon’s Variety Store. They also built and operated Bob’s B...
The Celebration of Life service for Rolly Armstrong has changed locations. It will be held at Wendt Elementary School on Saturday, January 17 at 1 p.m. Attendees are asked to bring any memories of Rolly to share. Rolly died November 29, 2014 and his full obituary was published December 18, 2014. Dowling Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements....
