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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... Full story
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... Full story
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.... Full 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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
Carol Jo Lomas, lovingly known as "Coco," passed away peacefully on November 16, 2024, at the age of 91. Born Carol Lovell on April 19, 1933, in South Bend, Washington, she was the cherished daughter of Dr. Edwin and Mary Lovell and grew up in Shelton, Washington. Coco attended grade school in Shelton and graduated from Irene S. Reed High School before pursuing higher education at Washington State College, where she earned a degree in recreation. Her adventurous spirit led her to serve with the... Full story
Melvin J. Weisgerber, 81, a resident of Fawn Lake in Shelton, passed away November 1, 2024, at home. Arrangements are by Emerald Cremations in Shelton, WA. Lavanda Finley-Baltzell, 66, a resident of Brier, WA, passed away November 21, 2024, at home. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Suzanne Kahn, 71, a resident of Shelton, passed away November 21, 2024, at Fir Lane Health and Rehab in Shelton, WA. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Ronald Lorance Schaefer, 50, a resident... Full story
Betty passed away peacefully at home on November 18, 2024. She was born March 7th, 1931, in Shelton, Washington. She continued to live her entire life in Shelton. Betty held several bookkeeping positions in town. She loved traveling in her younger years and enjoyed putting together puzzles and working in her yard. She was a very dedicated friend to those who knew and loved her. She is survived by her husband, Robert Taylor, nephew, Michael Spece and niece, Susan Foster. A memorial service will be held at the LDS Church on Saturday November 30,...
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Shirley Tunnell of Shelton, WA. Shirley was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her husband Rick, her daughter Whitney (Danny), her daughter Molly (RJ) and her beloved grandchildren Kai, Cass and Brooke. Her family was the center of her world and her love for us was immeasurable. Shirley's greatest joy came from spending time with her grandchildren and creating special moments and lifelong memories for them. Shirley...
Eunice Taylor, 76, a resident of Grapeview, passed away November 15, 2024, at home. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Cheryl Reise, 64, a resident of Shelton, passed away November 18, 2024, at home. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Shirley Jean Tunnell, 75, a resident of Shelton, passed away November 19, 2024, at home. Arrangements are by Forest Funeral Home and Crematory. Kathleen Logan, 82, a resident of Shelton, passed away November 20, 2024 at Mason General...
Lonnie Austin, 69, of Shelton, WA, passed away of cancer on November 13, 2024, born on October 10, 1955 in Shelton, WA. He was a devoted husband to Jan Austin of 49 years and a loving father to Kevin Austin and Stacie Hutchinson. Lonnie was a hard-working and dedicated husband, father and employee. He spent 32 years working at the Washington Department of Corrections and 11 years at Simpson Timber Company. Though Lonnie may not have liked being the center of attention, he deserves to be honored... Full story
Barbara Martin, resident of Glendale, Arizona passed away peacefully November 11, 2024. Barbara was born February 4th 1930 in the Philippines to Frank and Roxie Howard. She spent most of her childhood in Oregon graduating high school from Grants Pass, Oregon. She then graduated from the University of Oregon earning a teaching degree. She began her teaching career at Yelm High School from 1964 to 1966. After obtaining her Masters Degree in Counseling, she worked at Shelton High School as a... Full story
William W. McDonald, 90, a resident of Shelton, passed away November 13, 2024, at home, with Hospice and his wife by his side, Arrangements by Harrison Family Mortuary in Aberdeen, WA. Juan Lopez Bautista, 35, a resident of Belfair, passed away November 14, 2024 in Grapeview. Arrangements are by Forest Funeral Home and Crematory. Jana Justice, 49, a resident of Shelton, passed away November 14, 2024, at Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia, WA. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Patricia Starks, 87, a... Full story
Barbara Elaine Harrington, a resident of Shelton for 27 years, died Saturday November 2, 2024 at Shelton Health and Rehabilitation, she was 83. Barb, the youngest of three sisters, was born November 14, 1940, in Seattle, Washington, to Ben and Emma Satre. She graduated from Ballard High School in 1959. She was voted Queen of the Halibut Fleet1959-1960 and a Seafair princess that same year. Barbara married the "love of her life," William (Bill) Harrington on August 25, 1967, in Seattle. Together...
Dennie R. Ross, age 88, passed away on November 2, 2024, in Rockford, Illinois, where they had recently moved from Shelton, WA. Born in a sod house in rural Nebraska on October 1, 1936, Dennie was the son of Roscoe R. Ross and Goldie (Smith) Ross. His early years took him across Idaho and Oregon before his family settled in Ellensburg, Washington, when he was nine years old. Dennie graduated from Ellensburg High School and went on to earn both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Education...
The Rev. Donald J. Maddux of Shelton died at home with his family on November 10, 2024, after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Born August 27, 1938, in Longview to Delbert and Daisy (Slagle) Maddux, he grew up on the family's small farm at the edge of Castle Rock. He graduated from Castle Rock High School, Lower Columbia College, and Oregon State University with a degree in agriculture. He had planned to teach agriculture but was called to ministry in the Episcopal Church. He helped found St. Ma...
It is with great sadness that the family of Ian ‘Woody’ Ellis announce his passing. Born April 5, 1935 and died October 24, 2024. Preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Marcia J Ellis (nee Settle) born October 9, 1940 and died September 20, 2023. Ian will be fondly remembered by loving family and friends for his wonderful smile and sense of humor. In lieu of flowers please donate in his honor to the charity of your choice....
Ann Edith (Gallaher) Watson of Union, WA, died at home in hospice care on October 19, 2024. Ann was born on September 13, 1941 in Chewelah, WA, to Jean and Floyd Gallaher and grew up in Seattle, graduating from Roosevelt High School. She attended the University of Washington where she met Jim Watson, whom she married in 1961 in Idaho Falls, ID. Over their 63 years of marriage, Ann and Jim lived in Idaho Falls; Bellingham and Ferndale, WA; Beaumont, The Woodlands, and Houston, TX; San Rafael, CA; Anchorage, AK; and Yanbu, Saudi Arabia before... Full story
Bill was born to Marion and Marian Robbins. He was the middle child of three children born on August 24, 1933 in Chewelah, Washington. Bill was 91 when he passed away on October 24, 2024. He grew up in Hoodsport, attended Shelton High School, graduating in 1951, and joined the U.S. Air Force and served four years. He made the rank of Staff Sergeant and was stationed at Paine Field, Everett WA. He was honorably separated from active duty on October 15, 1956. In 1956, he met Harlene Wyman, they were married for 68 years. He retired after working... Full story
Graye Alexander Wolfe, 48, a resident of Shelton, (U.S. Marines) passed away October 18, 2024, at home. Arrangements are by Forest Funeral Home and Crematory. Robert McManus, 74, a resident of Olympia, passed away October 19, 2024, at Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia, WA. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Dolores Ann Goodburn, 84, a resident of Shelton, passed away October 22, 2024, at home. Arrangements are by Forest Funeral Home and Crematory. Erling Marvik, 96, a resident of Allyn, passed away... Full story
Sue Alstrom, 77, died of cancer at her home in Belfair, WA on October 13, 2024. Sue was born April 18, 1947 in Aberdeen, WA to Mildred and Clifford Henderson. She would say she grew up as a city girl, but lived most of her years enjoying being a country farm girl. As Sue J. Henderson, she attended Weatherwax Senior High School in Aberdeen, graduating in 1965. She married her high school sweetheart Ted Alstrom in January 1967. The couple made their home in Belfair since 1971. Sue enjoyed... Full story
Carlton “Carl” G. Story, born January 25, 1938 in Shelton, passed away October 6, 2024 at the age of 86, at Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia, WA. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Carl was born to Eugene and Mabel Story in Shelton, WA. Carl attended Shelton schools. He went to work at the age of 18 years old at Simpson Timber Company at the Insulated Board Plant (IBP) in May, 1956. There he unloaded 100lb. bags of chemicals that contained asbestos fro... Full story
Selmer E. "Sol" Solberg passed away at home on October 13, 2024, in Shelton, WA, at the age of 89. Sol was born in Lakota, North Dakota to Rose (Cepak) and Selmer Solberg, Sr. In his early years, Sol spent most of his time in Bemidji, Minnesota. Minnesota always held a special place in his heart. Sol spent 20 years in the U.S. Air Force and advanced to Security Police Officer before his honorable discharge. During his service, Sol was stationed in numerous locations, including Korea and Iceland.... Full story
William "Bill" Schuffenhauer passed from respiratory distress on September 29th, 2024. Those of us who knew him loved him dearly and he will be deeply missed. He was also known as 'Cat Man', to his friends, in his carefree 20's. Bill was a 1969 graduate of Shelton High School and earned his Associate's Degree from Grays Harbor College. He leaves behind his fiancé and lifelong friend Connie Fuller, (they initially met when Bill was 13, Connie 12), his brothers, Jack (Darlene) and Larry (Debbie)... Full story
