Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Ellen Thomason, 68, went to be with the Lord on October 28, 2012 at her home on Puget Island. She was born in Monterrey, Calif. on July 1, 1944 to Pansy (Hall) and Alan Hunt. She attended school in Spokane. Ellen came to Cathlamet in 1989 and on September 6, 1991 she married Olaf Thomason. She loved family time and clam digging; Olaf remembers her as a wonderful, caring woman and a clam digger "supremo." She loved cooking, Christmas decorating, baking, flowers and gardening but her greatest passion was being a caregiver to the elderly and...
Born September 13, 1920 Ruth Fudge went home to be with the Lord, joining her husband Andrew R. Fudge Sr., her oldest son Donald Morgan Fudge and granddaughter Kristi K. Wheeler, in the early morning of Sunday October 21, 2012. She is survived by her daughters and their husbands: Rett and Dr. John Baumann of Springfield Ore., Myrna and General Denis Brown of Wilmington N.C. She is also survived by her son Martin, and his wife Thelma Fudge of Okanogan and a daughter in-law, Linda Fudge. She has been blessed with 13 grandchildren and their spouse...
Gary John Garr, 71 of Cathlamet, left this world for the next on October15,2012 at OHSU in Portland,Ore. He was born in Billings Mont., on June 4,1941 to John M. and Ethel B. (Tenny) Garr . He grew up in Billings and graduated from Billings Senior High in 1959, also, graduating with honors from Eastern College in Billings. In 1963 Gary joined the Army where he spent six years. On November 4,1968 he married Janice Butts and they had their only child, his beloved daughter Diane Marie Garr before they later divorced. He worked for the US Postal...
Bonnie Rae Sullivan, 81, of Cathlamet passed away September 15, 2012 at home. She was born September 3, 1931 in Marcus, to Dennis and Sue Sullivan. Bonnie graduated from Cleveland High School and later graduated from Washington State University. As a young woman she spent time in the Peace Corps. During her marriage, she and her husband, Roy Dark, travelled the world. Bonnie worked for Hanford Nuclear Plant department of energy. In 1996 she retired after 25 years. Eight years ago Bonnie moved from Vancouver to the local area to be near her...
Sidney R. (Sid) Snyder, age 86, passed away on October 14, 2012 at his home in Long Beach. He was born in Kelso on July 30, 1926 to Adahlena Beeman Snyder and Edwin Alfonso Snyder and was the youngest of four sons. He was a graduate of Kelso High School, served briefly in the Army Air Corps and attended Lower Columbia College. Sid moved to Long Beach in 1946, and in 1953 he bought a small grocery store with 100 percent borrowed money. In 1957 he built a larger store one block north, and he operated Sid’s Market for nearly 55 years. In 2008 h...
Margaret Evelyn Allen, 90, of Bothell, died October 4, 2012. She was born in Antrim, Northern Ireland on February 12, 1922 to John Campbell and Emily Foley. After growing up near Belfast, she served in the British Army for six years, surviving the Blitz in London and having the honor of serving tea to the Queen Mother and having breakfast with Eleanor Roosevelt. She also met her future husband Otto H. Allen, who preceded her in death in 1983. She is survived by her sister Betty Harrison; daughters Linda Elliott of Dahlia and Sydney Hunsdale of...
December 11, 1933 - August 2, 2012 Hank Marine and his family would like to invite you to join us for a great event because every day is a celebration of life. Don't worry about what to wear, this is a come as you are celebration. Come and share some of the good or funny stories you remember. Finally, I want everyone who comes and those who can't to laugh hard, love truly, and forgive a grudge. There is no fight or grievance worth taking to the afterlife. Life is too short; enjoy every second and love everyone you can. Celebration to be held...
Charles LeRoy "Max" Wika was born on May 14, 1951 in Longview to LeRoy Wika and the late Norma Jean (Witham) Wika. He ascended to join his mother and the rest of God's angels on October 8, 2012 in Vancouver, Wash. Max graduated from Wahkiakum High School in Cathlamet in 1969. He enjoyed music and art, was the ASB president, as well as a member of the debate and oratory teams. Max went on to attend the University of Washington and later graduated from the Ron Bailey School of Broadcasting. Taking the radio name "Max Flasher" he became a radio...
Bill Thomas, 74, died on September 28, 2012 at his home in Cathlamet. He passed peacefully in his favorite chair, surrounded by family, listening to the Ryder Cup. Bill was born February 5, 1938 in Vancouver, Wash., to the late Eugene "Gene" and Nina Thomas. He graduated from Hudson's Bay High School in 1956 where he excelled in football and baseball. He went on to Clark College, enlisting in the Air National Guard, played baseball and went on to Portland State University. Bill started working at a very young age, doing drywall with his...
Timothy A. Manning, M.D., 84, of Beloit, Wis., died September 20, 2012 at his home. He was born March 15, 1928 in Washburn, Wis. to Dwight and Myrtle (Anderson) Manning. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps during WWII. He graduated from medical school at the University of Illinois in Chicago in 1953 and started his medical practice in Cathlamet. After 15 years, he moved his family to Beloit to practice. He was a member of the American Medical Association and retired in 1991. He is survived by his wife Donna; children Sue Gugger...
June Evelyn Mattson of Longview passed away September 25, 2012. She was born in Slayton, Minnesota on June 9, 1914 to Clayton G. and Sigrid (Kragness) Fowser. After moving to the local area June lived in Cathlamet for many years where she touched so many peoples lives. She was known and loved for her friskiness and outer and inner beauty. June, also known as “June Bug” had a wonderful spirit. She is survived by her grandson and his wife Bruce and Jill Nelson of Castle Rock. June was preceded in death by her husband Matt and her daughter Peg...
June Evelyn Mattson of Longview passed away September 25, 2012. She was born in Slayton, Minnesota on June 9, 1914 to Clayton G. and Sigrid (Kragness) Fowser. After moving to the local area June lived in Cathlamet for many years where she touched so many peoples lives. She was known and loved for her friskiness and outer and inner beauty. June, also known as “June Bug” had a wonderful spirit. She is survived by her grandson and his wife Bruce and Jill Nelson of Castle Rock. June was preceded in death by her daughter Peggy Nelson, sister Urs...
Kenneth Lee "Kenny" Ross, 63, lifelong resident of the Naselle area, died August 30, 2012 in Chinook of natural causes. He is survived by his parents Melvin and Carol Ross of Naselle; sons Jeff Ross and Michael Ross, both of Naselle; sisters Genita Ross of Naselle, Marilyn Morris and Sharon Nagel both of Longview and a grandchild, Arvid Ross of Naselle. There will be a memorial service 1 p.m., September 15, 2012 at Penttila's Chapel by The Sea, Long Beach. A reception will follow. An online guestbook may be signed at www.pen...
Carol G. Quigley, 91, of Cathlamet passed away at Hospice Care Center in Longview on September 7, 2012. Carol was born on November17,1920 to Robert and Agnes (Peterson) Burch in Astoria, Ore. She was a lifelong Wahkiakum resident. Carol graduated from Wahkiakum High School in 1938 and married Frank Quigley that summer. She worked alongside Frank on the farm and driving logging trucks for their logging business. Along with raising their sons, she enjoyed travelling, needlework, gardening and taking care of her family. They enjoyed many...
Marion Theresa "Mickey" Carver, 88, of Cathlamet and previously Oak Island, N.C., passed into the arms of her Savior on August 31, 2012 at St. John Hospital in Longview. Mickey was born in 1924 in Trenton, N.J., to Marion Theresa Christof and John J. Maloney. She graduated from Trention Central High School in 1942 and married Robert Carver in 1944 at Trinity Episcopal "Old Swedes" Church in Swedesboro, N.J. She began a degree at Rider Business College which was interrupted by Robert being transferred to Florida with the Army Air Force. She...
Judy Ella Lorenzo, 72, passed away on August 31 at home on Puget Island. She was born on June 12, 1940 in Denver, Colo., to Victor and Lucille (Bentley) Ambrosio. Judy graduated from New Westminster Colorado High School in 1958 and married Paul Lorenzo on June 7 of that year. In 1980 Judy and Paul moved to Cathlamet. Judy was active in the community but her first love was her family and time with them. She worked as a dispatcher for Wahkiakum County Sheriff's Office and for The Wahkiakum Eagle, Jeannie's Place and on emergency management in...
Diane E. Clark, 67, of Titusville, Fla., died peacefully at home on August 16 after a year-long battle with cancer. Diane was born in Binghamton, N.Y. on September 29, 1944, daughter of Vivian and Ambrose Winans. She was raised in the vicinity of Montrose, Pa., and later lived for many years in Cathlamet. She worked as a secretary to help put her husband through college. Later, she held various positions including secretary, clerk, housewife and teacher’s aide. Diane was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She will be r...
Barbra Lee Worrell, 50, died June 28, 2012 at St. John Medical Center following a battle with cancer. She was born on October 6, 1961 in Tacoma to Robert and Patricia Burrows. For the last 13 years, she lived in Cathlamet with the love of her life Steve Havens. She graduated from Columbia River High School in Vancouver in 1980 where she played all sports and excelled in gymnastics, going to state all four years. She is survived by partner Steve Havens; children Kari, Kyle and Patty; two grandchildren; father Robert and stepmother Lois; one...
Dwight Scott Hamilton, 72, of Rosburg, passed away on August 7, 2012 at his home. He was born on May 1, 1940 in New York City, New York to parents, Dwight and Helen (Scott) Hamilton. He graduated from Coeur d’ Alene High School in 1958 and from EWU in 1976. Dwight married Kathy Ingalls on March 12, 1969 she survives him at home. He spent three years in the Army serving in Korea. He worked in masonry restoration with his dad in New York City, moving to Idaho to work in the same business, he also was a building inspector for several years b...
Henry “Hank” Marine, 78, of Cathlamet died on August 2, 2012 at Oregon Health Science University in Portland, Ore. He was born on December 11, 1933 in Astoria, Ore. He is survived by his wife Trudie at home. A Memorial service pending at Kelso/Longview Elks on October 21, full obituary and details to follow. Dowling Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements....
Dwight S. Hamilton, 72, of Rosburg died August 7, 2012 at home. Dowling Funeral Home is in charge of arrangments....
Judith Ann Zimmerman, 78, of Cathlamet, died July 29 at a Longview care center. Judy was born February 8, 1934 in Des Moines, Iowa, to Lester and Clarissa (Vail) Thomas. She graduated from high school in Detroit, Mich. and received her nursing degree from Wayne State University in Detroit. She joined the Navy in 1958 spending nine years as a Navy Nurse. While in the Navy she met the love of her life, Dave Zimmerman. After moving to Cathlamet in 1981, Judy worked as an RN at Columbia View Care Center for 10 years and for Community Hospice Home...
Jesus beat the Life Flight on a sunny Monday morning when Mickey Paulsen, 75, of Cathlamet, made his departure from us. Mickey was born on August 26,1936 in Chehalis to Niels and Mary (Vogel) Paulsen. Mickey attended school in Chehalis. On April 14, 1960 Mickey married Jeanne Bowen, the love of his life and they enjoyed 52 years of marriage, the last 14 were the best! He owned his own log trucks since 1961 until his retirement in 1998. He hauled for George Oller, Jerry DeBriae, Bobby Olsen, and Wirkkala. He and Jeanne became partners with son...
Delcie “Londeen” Davis passed away on June 2, 2012 in Portland. She was born on June 21, 1919 in Cherryvale, Kan., to Royal and Gertrude (Bowl) Ryan. She had lived in the local area since 1949. She enjoyed crocheting, playing bingo, only missing two years of bingo at Wahkiakum County Fair. She is survived by a daughter Linda Roseberry of Cathlamet, four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Merle in 1991, a daughter Wanda Jo Rudy in 2009 and a granddaughter. No service was held at Londeen's req...
Douglas Gene Nikolas, age 49, passed away at home with his family by his side on July 6, 2012. Doug was born April 29, 1963 in Portland, to Don and Deanna Nikolas and was raised in Milwaukie, Ore. He married Marilyn Sotka, daughter of Norman and Phyllis Sotka of Rosburg, in 1988 and they made their home in Battle Ground. Doug enjoyed playing baseball, coaching his sons in football and baseball, fishing, hunting, working on cars and building things — including his shop and his wooden fishing boat. He was also a talented bowler who could...
