The Wahkiakum County Eagle - Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891

Sharrel Yvonne Mooers, 79, of Cathlamet, died July 26, 2001 in Longview. She was born July 13, 1942 to Gerald and Nadine (Bowman) Thompson in Weiser, Idaho.

She was raised in Ontario, Oregon and graduated from Ontario High School in 1960. In 1964 she graduated from Eastern Oregon State University and went back for her Masters degree. She taught school in St. Helens Ore, Woodland and Kalama before she married Maury Mooers on June 30, 1973 and moved to Skamokawa. She taught Special Ed and grade school in Cathlamet.

Sharrel enjoyed sewing, painting and music. She played the piano and sang for events locally. Her real love was antiquing, which led to the opening of Alger Creek Station, the antique store which she and Maury enjoyed together since 2004. She was a member of The Bridge Church on Puget Island since its beginning.

Sharrel is survived by her husband Maury, five children Spencer Mooers (Lisa), Morian Mooers (Sharon), Darcie Neeson (BJ), Erin Mooers (Wendy), Kerry Mooers (Erin); 14 grandchildren; nine great grandchildren, two nieces and many extended family. She was preceded by her sister, Sylvia Jones.

A graveside service will be held at Fernhill Cemetery in Skamokawa on Saturday, September 4 at 2 p.m. Memorial Donations in her name may be made to the ALS Association of Oregon and SW Washington, 700 NE Multnomah St., Suite 210, Portland, Oregon 97232.

Dowling Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.