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Robert Lee Swift, 62, of Longview died April 24, 2012 at St. John Medical Center. He was born April 2, 1950 in Longview to John Donald and Verna (Malakowsy) Swift. He attended Cathlamet Grade School and graduated from Wahkiakum High School in 1968. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Dean "Joe". He is survived by daughter Keri Dutra of Stockton, Calif.; brothers David of Winlock, William and Ken both of Cathlamet, and Mike of Rose Valley; sister Barbara Raubuch of Longview and three granddaughters. No service is...
Our loving wife and mother Donna Irene Gatens Klint went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at her home in Deep River, as the result of cancer. She was 72 years old. Donna was born November 21, 1939 in Nemah, the daughter of Lucy “Nettie” Slater and James Francis “Frank” Gatens. The doctor had to come by boat out to Twin Point on the Willapa Bay for her delivery. Donna was raised with four brothers and as a child loved rowing out on the Bay against the tide. She attended elementary school in Naselle and graduated from Naselle...
Katherine (Sophos) York, 65, former resident of Cathlamet, passed away at Fairhaven Healthcare Center in Lowell, MA on April 10, 2012. She was born in Lowell on May 26, 1946, the daughter of Christopher and Mildred Sophos. She graduated from Chelmsford (MA) High School in 1964, and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre from the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 1969. Katherine moved to Seattle in 1973. She earned her certificate in Practical Nursing from Seattle Central Community College in 1975, and a Master of Education in Vocational...
Judith Frances Bright, certified nurse mid-wife, advanced nurse practitioner, and public health administrator, died on April 3, 2012 from complications related to peritoneal cancer. She was born in Columbia, SC., on June 12, 1949, to C.O. "Rock" Bright and Frances Crout Bright. She graduated from Columbia's Dreher High School in 1967 and attended the University of South Carolina, obtaining her nursing degree from Charleston Southern University in 1971, a certificate in nurse midwifery from the Medical College of South Carolina in 1975, and...
Alvina Mary Schalock was born June 26, 1927, in Waukon, to Gilbert and Bernice Schalock and went to meet her Lord and Savior April 7, 2012, at her home in Cathlamet. She attended grade school and high school in Edwall. After graduation, she married her hometown sweetheart, Robert "Bob" Simpson October 7, 1945. Bob and Alvina lived on a ranch in Edwall for 44 years, raising grain and cattle. They also raised five children, Robert Jr. (Judy) of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, Steven (Susan) of Spokane, Colleen (Mike) Schmidt of Medical Lake, Wash., Mary (T...
A Celebration of Life for Gail Reynolds will be held on April 9 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Cathlamet Fire Hall....
Robert Sigurd Pedersen, 74, of Bountiful, Utah, passed away peacefully March 18, 2012. Born February 20, 1938 to Peder and Marlene Pedersen, in Kalispel, Mont., he grew up on Puget Island, and attended school in Wahkiakum, where he was active in football, FFA and 4-H. He worked for Bob Hendrickson, Brusco Tug and Barge and was the Captain of the Puget Island Ferry. Robert moved to Utah where he resided with his niece and nephew, Dave and Robyn Livingston. He was grateful for having the opportunity of working at Green's Concrete and then later...
Jax Kamden Wyatt, born December 25, 2011, died March 16, 2012. He is survived by his mother Melissa Spatz and father Dustin Wyatt, siblings Austin and Sophie at home; paternal grandmother Kendra Wyatt and maternal grandmother Tami Gunnels. A funeral service will be held March 24 at 3 p.m. at Columbia Funeral Services in Longview....
Gale Allen Stephens, 47, of Puget Island, passed away on March 19 at home. He was born to Gale and Elizabeth (Short) Stephens in Redmond, Ore., on November 30, 1964. Gale was raised in Scappoose, Ore. During that time, as part of the Class of 1983, he was a state wrestling champion. He enjoyed his work as a farrier, taking care of challenging cases with horses which could have had a poor outcome if not for his expertise. He was well respected in his work as a Certified Farrier. He enjoyed the year he travelled the rodeo circuit with his...
Lois D. Rodal, 91, of Longview passed away on March 10, 2012 at home. She was born on April 11, 1920 in Coquille, Ore. to parents John and Georgia (Gilkey) Auer. She graduated from Riverton High School in the Rogue River area. In 1938 she moved to Cathlamet. She and Roy Rodal were married on September 7, 1940 in Cathlamet. In 2005 the couple moved to Longview to be near their daughter. They had a wonderful devotion to each other; he preceded her in death on March 15, 2010. Lois loved cooking and gardening and she was an avid quilter. She and...
A graveside service will be held for Marvin Holland at 1 p.m. on March 24 at Greenwood Cemetery. A celebration of life will follow at the Norse Hall on Puget Island at 1:30 p.m....
Sharon Ann Nimmo Watson, 63, of Boring, Ore. died March 2, 2012. She was born July 19, 1948 to Richard and Maxine Nimmo. She attended Wahkiakum High School and married Arvid Blix in 1965. The couple had two children, Angela and Troy. She later married Greg Watson in 1975 and had a daughter LeeAnn. She is survived by her husband Greg Watson of Boring; son Troy Blix of Cathlamet; daughters Angela Blix of Boring and LeeAnn Chalberg of Portland; 10 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. No services are planned....
James Frank Wishon , 68, of Cathlamet, passed away Feb. 22, 2012 at the Hospice Care Center in Longview. Jim was born on August 22, 1943 in Portland, Ore. to Hugh and Eva (Waldron) Wishon. Jim grew up in Missouri graduating from Princeton High School in 1961. He joined the U.S. Navy after graduation and spent 23 years serving his country. Jim was stationed in Viet Nam and on Guam. He was on several air craft carriers and ended his career as Master Chief Aviation Ordnance Man, retiring in 1984. After moving to Cathlamet, Jim managed the Nassa Po...
James F. Wishon, 68, of Cathlamet died February 22 at hospice. A funeral service will be held tomorrow (Friday) at 4 p.m. at the 30th Avenue Chapel of the LDS Church. Viewing will be held Friday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Dowling Funeral Home in Cathlamet. A full obituary will follow in next week’s Eagle. Dowling Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements....
Harriet Ann Danielsen Hayne, 89, of Dupuyer, Mont. died February 13, 2012. She was born on September 11, 1922 on Puget Island to Angeline and Albert Danielsen and graduated from Wahkiakum High School before moving to San Francisco. She enlisted in the US Marine Corps where she met Jack Hayne. They married in April, 1946. She is survived by her husband Jack, daughters Mary, Ali and Nancy; son John; eight grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings Ben, Dan, Elmer, Adine,...
Gwenith Elaine Riat, age 73, formerly of Nemah, passed away at Frontier Care Facility in Longview on February 16, 2012 of long term health-related problems. Gwenith Elaine Nashif was born to George and Grenith Nashif in Raymond on September 2, 1938. She grew up in Nemah and graduated from Naselle High School in 1957, where she was a cheerleader and song queen. After graduation she attended St. Joseph School of Nursing in Tacoma and married Gerald Riat in 1958 while he was in the Navy. In 1959 she and her husband moved to California until 1973,...
Nancy M. Larson, 90, of Naselle, joined Jesus in Heaven on February 18, 2012, succumbed to a short bout with cancer. She was surrounded by her family at her bedside. She was born to Charles and Anna (Wirkkanen) Bighill on November 14, 1921. She attended Naselle grade and high schools graduating in 1939. She was swept off her feet by the handsome Vernon Larson of Rosburg, who was her husband for 48 years until his death in 1990. She moved back to Naselle where she lived the rest of her life. They had 2 sons: Keith Larson of Warrenton, Ore. and...
Paul B. Glessner passed away February 6, 2012 at the Spokane Veterans Home in Spokane. He was born to Edward and Plush Glessner June 5, 1919 at the family home southeast of Mansfield. He graduated from Mansfield High School in 1935. Paul married Ellen Louise McCardell May 3, 1941. Paul was inducted into the army in 1944 and served in the South Pacific as a machine gunner during World War II. After being discharged from the army in 1946, Paul worked for a time in the Naval Yard in Bremerton and then returned to Mansfield to take over his...
May 26, 1937 ~ February 2, 2012 Michael Ferrell Fisher passed to be with his beloved wife Darlene Dawn Fisher on February 2, 2012 at 5 p.m. in Payson, Ariz. He lived his life with integrity and authenticity and was a class act that touched many people’s lives. He is survived by his five children; Daniel Fisher, Dana Hutchison, Donell Lofton, Douglas Fisher and Darcee Fisher Svir and his five grandchildren; Michael Ferrell Fisher II, Ferrell-Lee Lofton, Joshua Lofton, Vanaa Lofton and Danya Svir. Services will be held at Messinger Payson F...
Gary Lee Gilbertsen passed away at home on January 28. He was born in Westport, Ore. to Fritz and Ina Gilbertsen on February 22, 1934 and grew up on Puget Island. He graduated from Wahkiakum High School and the University of Washington and taught in Portland high schools before returning to Puget Island in 1970. He leaves his wife Kayrene; son Karlin (Melissa) Gilbertsen of Castle Rock; daughter Gabrielle (Brad) DeWitt of Chicago; brother Neal (Deirdre) Gilbertsen of Juneau; sister Nadine (Jan) Zackrisson of Whidbey Island; brother-in-law Rick...
Thomas J. West passed away January 8, 2012 in Bend, Ore. due to complications from pneumonia. He was 71 years old. He was born in Portland, Ore. on June 7, 1940 to C.T. and Helen (Kreifels) West. His family moved from Tigard, Ore. to Skamokawa when Tom was seven years old. He attended Skamokawa Grade School and Wahkiakum High School where he graduated in 1958. Tom served in the army from 1965 to 1967. He worked for Weyerhaeuser in Longview and in 1967, he and his family moved to Bend where he worked for Brooks-Scanlon for 11 years. As a young...
Lila Irene Garrison, 88, of Tigard, Ore. passed away on January 24, 2012, at home. She was born to Elmo and Erma (Lee) Dow on August 18,1923 in Nehalem, Ore. Her family moved to Puget Island when she was very young. She attended school in Cathlamet and graduated from Wahkiakum High School in 1941. Lila married Kenneth Garrison on November12, 1942 in Vancouver. He preceded her in 2010. She worked as a telephone operator on Puget Island and in Vancouver before becoming a military wife and a devoted mother. One of her last statements on Monday...
Marvin John Holland, 89, lifelong resident of Cathlamet passed away January 17, 2012 at Community Home Health Hospice. He was born November 30, 1922 at the Holland family home on Puget Island to parents, John and Elise (Jensen) Holland. He attended school in Puget Island. He served in the United States Navy during WWII in the South Pacific. He married Ruth Smith on June 28, 1947; she preceded him in death in 2006. He was a commercial fisherman fishing in Bristol Bay, Cooks Inlet and Kodiak, Alaska until 1985. He fished the Columbia River for...
Larry Marlin Badger, 75, a lifelong Wahkiakum resident passed away December 31, 2011 at Columbia View Care Center in Cathlamet. He was born December 27, 1936 in Grays River to parents Harold and Hazel (Erickson) Badger. He and Ellen Davis were married March 16, 1957. He worked as a loader operator for Weyerhaeuser Co., DeBriae logging and Johnson Forestry, retiring in 1999. Larry enjoyed spending time with his family, fishing, working on cars and he never knew a stranger. He was a member of the On The Road Again Car Club. He was preceded in...
Larry M. Badger, 75, of Cathlamet died December 31, 2011 at a local nursing home. Dowling Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements....
