Dedicated to the citizens of Mason County, Washington since 1886
Dedicated to the citizens of Mason County, Washington since 1886
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Reda began her journey in Startup, Washington. She was the fourth of seven children born to Hugh D. and Dora I. Daniels. After a few years, the family moved to Sultan, Washington where Reda attended school. She loved playing sports, and lettering during her high school years. Upon graduating High School in 1944, she moved to Everett, Washington where she was employed as a Riveter for Boeing building B-17 Flying Fortresses. Following the end of WWII, Reda, like many women of that time, was thanke...
Gina Whitmer, 65, a resident of McCleary, passed away December 28, 2024, at the Beehive Independent Living in McCleary, WA. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Reda Keller, 98, a resident of Shelton, passed away January 1, 2025, at 4 Seasons Adult Family Home in Shelton, WA. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Charles Bracken, 91, a resident of Grapeview, passed away January 3, 2025, at home. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. James Gerald...
Colleen Sue Harlow (Kenney), aged 79, passed away unexpectedly on January 8, 2025 at Eisenhower Health in Palm Desert, California. Colleen was born on July 15, 1945, in Hillsboro, Illinois, to Quentin and Myrle Kenney. She was the second and final child to join the Kenney family. On April 9, 1965, she married Richard Harlow, and together they built a life filled with love, family, and community. Colleen will be remembered for her strength of character, the nurture she provided to her family,...
Sunrise: December 13th, 1938 Sunset December 20th, 2024 has gained her angel wings. Born in Harrisburg, Oregon, the family moved to Longview, Washington when she was a child and she attended school in the Longview area. Char became a resident of Shelton, Washington in 1981. She raised her family proudly here in Shelton, Washington, She was a beloved and full pledge Eagles Member, a community enthusiast, she was an amazing lady with a beautiful soul and a smile that was contagious to all. Char...
Betty Jean Mirka passed away peacefully at her home on December 8, 2024, surrounded by her family. The memories of a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend are the treasures that continue to shine brightly for those who were fortunate to know Betty Jean. Her life was a beautiful embodiment of Southern grace, kindness, and an unwavering devotion to family, faith, and community. Her legacy of love, spirituality, and generosity will forever remain in the hearts of all who had the privilege of...
Martha Harrell passed away December 22nd, 2024 peacefully after a brief illness at Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia, WA. She was born July 17th, 1937 in Mount Vernon, WA to George and Laura Mae Hermes. Martha moved to Shelton, WA with her family in 1944, in 1955 she graduated from Irene S. Reed High School where her father George was the principal for 27 years. After attending Seattle University, she married Ernest Harrell in 1957. They lived in the Seattle area, later moving to Federal...
Jim began his next journey on January 4, 2025. He was born January 24, 1954 to James Byrd Sr. and Joan Pell (Adams). He was enrolled member and lifelong resident of Skokomish Nation. He married his wife Laurie Byrd in Potlatch November 24, 1979, who preceded him in death in 2021. In the past, Jim worked for Manke Logging Co. He was also a lifelong commercial fisherman and seafood harvester. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, mushroom picking, anything in nature and being out on the water. He also...
Sunrise: December 13th, 1938. Sunset: December 20th, 2024. Char has gained her angel wings. Born in Harrisburg, Oregon, the family moved to Longview, Washington when she was a child and she attended school in Longview area. She became a resident of Shelton, Washington in 1981. She raised her family proudly here in Shelton, Washington. She was a beloved and full-pledge Eagles member, and a community enthusiast. She was an amazing lady with a beautiful soul and a smile that was contagious to all....
Jeremy Allen Townsend, 33, a resident of Allyn, passed away December 22, 2024, in Port Orchard, WA. Arrangements are by Forest Funeral Home and Crematory. Deborah Boomhower, 72, passed away December 26, 2024 at home in Shelton. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Katharine Sisson, 78, of Hoodsport, passed away December 26, 2024 at Providence St. Peter Hospital, Olympia. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Roger Coleman, 81, a resident of Union, passed away December 26, 2024,...
Robert Paul Kurz, Sr. passed away peacefully on November 29, 2024. He is survived by his wife Michele, three children; Douglas (Jill) Kurz, Dawn McGee, Christine (Steve) Donovan, and many extended family members. Robert was born in Chicago, IL, where he joined the U.S. Air Force. He retired from Strategic Air Command after 20 years. He and wife Caroline (deceased) retired in Yuba City, CA and he eventually moved to Shelton. He will always be remembered by those who knew him and in the hearts of...
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved son, John E. Miller, 41, from Taylorsville, North Carolina. John passed away peacefully at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on December 26, 2024. Born in Shelton, Washington on April 26, 1983, John was the son of Bert and Janie Miller. His mother Janie passed away days after his birth. John grew up in Shelton and graduated from Shelton High School in 2001. John enjoyed playing sports, excelling in footbal...
Barbara Jean McLean passed away peacefully December 24, 2024, with family by her side. Barbara was born December 11, 1930 in Wenatchee, WA, she was 94. She married Neal H. McLean in 1948. They spent the majority of the life in the Belfair area where she worked at the Mason County Sheriff's Office until retirement. Her hobbies included camping, sketching, sewing, cooking and reading. Barbara moved to Clarkston, WA in 2001 and lived with family before going into assisted living and managed care...
Richard Allen Turner, 82, a resident of Shelton, (U.S. Navy) passed away December 14, 2024, at home. Arrangements are by Forest Funeral Home and Crematory. Joshua Claude Hanford, a resident of Shelton, 30, a resident of Shelton, passed away December 15, 2024, at home. Arrangements are by Forest Funeral Home and Crematory. William “Bill” White Langdon, 68, a resident of Shelton, (U.S. Navy) passed away December 17, 2024, at home. Arrangements are by Forest Funeral Home and Crematory. Diane Tomblom Robbins, 65, a resident of Olympia, passed awa...
James Lenard Stewart was born October 31, 1942 in Watseka, Illinois to Mack Stewart and Nina Moake Stewart. He married Cheryl Schnitzer November 18, 1974. He passed away December 4, 2024 at home in Shelton, WA. He lived in Mason County for 80 years, growing up at Jorsted Creek. With the Olympic Mountains as his backyard along with elk, deer, bear and cougar, his youth is what young men dream of today. Out front was his father's oyster farm and the canal where the family harvested oysters and...
Joseph "Joe" Robert Nokes passed away peacefully at St. Josephs Hospital in Tacoma, Washington on December 4, 2024, at the age of 74, after a long battle with colon cancer. Affectionately called Joe, Joey, or Joe Bob, he was born a twin in Seattle, Washington May 28, 1950, to Della and George Nokes, Sr. Joe grew up in West Seattle and graduated from West Seattle High School in 1969. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers George, Jr., Jim and John. Joe worked for more than 30...
Daniel Joseph Hascall passed away on December 15, 2024, in Shelton, Washington, at the age of 30. Born on June 20, 1994, in Olympia, Washington, Daniel grew up in Shelton and graduated from Shelton High School in 2012. Daniel was a beloved member of the Ridge Motorsports Park community, where he worked and humorously referred to himself as "Kind of a Big Deal around here." His colleagues and the many people who frequented the park held him in high regard for his humor and warm personality. He...
On December 15, 2024, Cherrie Patricia Reitsch went home to be with Jesus. Cherrie was born in Ellensburg, WA in 1945 to Arthur Gregory and Bernice Hartzog (Gregory). She married Douglas John Reitsch in 1966. She was mom to five children, grandma to 16 grandchildren and great-grandma to four great-grandchildren. She was a pianist and organist and could sight read music. She was creative and shared her love of crafts and books with her family. After moving to Shelton in 1995, she owned and...
Dianne Whipple, 82, a resident of Shelton, passed away December 14, 2024, at Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia, WA. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Wayne McCord, 54, a resident of Bremerton, passed away December 15, 2024, at home. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Michael Berry, 80, a resident of Tacoma, passed away December 19, 2024, at Tacoma General Hospital in Tacoma, WA. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. John Sheridan,...
Susan Eileen Giffin-Huey passed away suddenly on December 15, 2024, in Ocean Park, Washington, due to degenerative muscle disease. Sue was born and raised in Shelton, Washington, where she developed a deep love for family and the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest. She was a lifelong Seattle Seahawks fan, cheering passionately for her team through every season. Sue also found joy in painting rocks with her partner, Jim. Together, they would hide these colorful creations in public places,...
Darren Melvin Evans was born August 2, 1966 in Bremerton, WA to Cliffred Melvin Evans and Jean Andrea Evans. Resident of Olympia, WA from 1976-1997. Darren attended Timberline High School, class of 1985. He married Leona Marie Bolieu of Olympia, WA in 1988. Owned and operated Evans Towing, Olympia, WA, and was a founding member of Christ the Servant Lutheran Church of Lacey, WA. Loved and enjoyed the company of his family and friends. He enjoyed races, monster truck shows with his children and...
Roland Cuzick passed away December 3, 2024, born in Arkansas in 1939 to Eddie Walter (Rufus) Cuzick and Dorothy Lee Edens (Cuzick). He settled in the Minerva Beach area, known as Potlatch State Park, in 1942. He attended school at the Lower Skokomish grade school with siblings Reba Tibbits, Norma Brown and Melvin Cuzick, all previously of Shelton. Roland graduated from Shelton High School in 1959, worked for Simpson Timber Company, married Darlene Dronen from Shelton, and then relocated to...
Luther Michael Hooks was born in Tampa, Florida on September 29, 1946. He passed on to eternal life on November 29, 2024, while in Washington State Veterans Home, Port Orchard. His service will take place Tuesday, January 7, 2025, 12:30 p.m. at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent, Washington. Please visit www.rill.com for his full life story....
Beloved Shelton graduate, class of 1974, state AA wrestling champion slipped away from us on Monday, December 2, 2024. Gino was a loving man with a big heart and a bigger sense of humor. He loved to make people laugh. He thought he was funny. From childhood, Gino was passionate about a few things; music, fishing, classic cars, the Seattle Seahawks, Dachshunds and his great big family. Gino worked at Settle and Sons in Shelton for many years. He drove a gravel truck, log truck, and chip truck...
Bert Allen Cutler, 63, a resident of Shelton, passed away November 26, 2024, at home. Arrangements are by Forest Funeral Home and Crematory. Brent Schweitzer, 52, a resident of Shelton, passed away, November 27, 2024, at home. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Linda Elias, 63, a resident of Sequim, WA, passed away December 1, 2024, at Mason General Hospital in Shelton, WA. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Gino Rau, 69, a resident of Elma, passed away December 2, 2024, at...
Clarence Charles Hoefert died at the age of 86 on November 25th, 2024 in Lacey, WA. He is survived by his wife Marlys. They were married for 67 years. He is also survived by three children. Jeff, Brett and Teresa (husband Dan Birklid), seven grandchildren, Shaun Hoefert (wife Jera), Portland, OR, Shannon, Portland, OR, Chris, Portland, OR, Nick Birklid (wife Callie) Tumwater, WA, Nathan Birklid (wife Erin) Shelton, WA, Neal Birklid, Shoreline, WA. Five great-grandchildren, Brenton, Raylie, Ronan...
