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Tami, a loving mother, daughter, sister, grandma and friend, passed peacefully at home in Olympia, WA on January 31, 2024. She had a huge heart with a smile and laughter that brightened a room. Tami is shining bright in heaven with her mom, Bonnie Eddy, grandparents, aunts and uncles. Tami leaves behind her son Perrin Simmons; daughter Krystal Ary; best friend and father to their son, Chris Simmons; dad, Douglas Walker; siblings Heath Walker, Dawn Clark, Amy Varner, Shane Walker; grandkids...
Curt Lesley Cheney passed away February 5, 2024 in Medford, Oregon. Curt and his twin sister Connie were born February 7, 1950, in Shelton Washington. Curt and Connie attended Shelton schools, graduating from Shelton High School in 1968. Curt was an outstanding track athlete. In 1968, he finished second in the Pole Vault to Casey Carrigan in the Shelton Invitational. Casey Carrigan went on to be an Olympic gold medalist in the Pole Vault. After high school, Curt worked briefly for Manke Lumber...
On February 4th, 1981, a force of nature was born when Eric "Wig" Williams entered the world. From his earliest moments, he lived life to his own rhythm and speed with unparalleled determination to do it all to the fullest and fastest extent. A loveable badass, Wig's creativity was endless as was his generosity and the depth of his heart. He bled adventure, and loved nothing more than a last minute boat cruise or road trip, searching for "rusty gold" and treasures...his friends came to call...
Cathy Luhm Munson, 74, a resident of Seattle, passed away January 20, 2024, at home. It is unknown at this time who is making arrangements. Muriel Wilson, 93, a resident of Shelton, passed away February 3, 2024, at Alpine Way in Shelton, WA. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Arlene Clarke, 98, a resident of Olympia, passed away February 3, 2023, at home. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. David Brown, 79, a resident of Tumwater, passed away February 7, 2024, at home....
Monica “Nikki” Overbey went home to be with Jesus on February 2, 2024. She was born on July 8, 1945 in San Francisco, CA and grew up on The Hood Canal in Union, WA. She graduated from Irene S. Reed High School in Shelton in 1963. She lived in San Francisco and New York after graduating, and then moved to Olympia, WA where she lived for 48 years. Monica worked for CCI Solutions in Olympia for 22 years. She was the company’s first Office Manager, establishing many of the company’s original policie...
Cathy Luhm Munson, 74, a resident of Seattle, passed away January 20, 2024, at home. It is unknown at this time who is making arrangements. Muriel Wilson, 93, a resident of Shelton, passed away February 3, 2024, at Alpine Way in Shelton, WA. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Arlene Clarke, 98, a resident of Olympia, passed away February 3, 2023, at home. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. David Brown, 79, a resident of Tumwater, passed away February 7, 2024, at home....
We deeply regret to announce that Erlene Jessie Davenport Kirschner passed away quietly on April 13, 2023. She was 105. Erlene was born in Seattle, Washington, graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1937 and had a successful career as a bookkeeper from 1937 to 1943. Erlene was a very active outdoor enthusiast. She enjoyed climbing and skiing along with trips to Hood Canal. After her marriage to Charles Kirschner in 1943, they lived in Little Rock, Washington, DC, Bakersfield, San Francisco,...
Emelyn Swan McKay, 97, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2024 at her home in Shelton, Washington. Emi was born on February 15, 1926 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the youngest of five children. She grew up in the Wynnewood house with her parents Ann Josephine d'Invilliers and George Whitfield Butts III (Major Butts in the Engineering Corp in WWI), brother George IV, sisters Louise (Sissy), Ann (Dubby) and Elizabeth (Coo), all deceased. She was Aunt Kiki to all of their children. Emi was...
Samuel Raymond "Sam" Lev, age 85, died peacefully at home in Shelton, WA, on December 19, 2023, after a seven-year battle with cancer. Sam was the youngest of three children born to Edwin Samuel Lev and Violet Myrtle Kittleson in Sheboygan, WI. He graduated from Sheboygan Falls High School in 1957 and attended the University of Wisconsin and Whitewater State University. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1961, attended Naval Flight School at Pensacola, completed flight training, and qualified for...
Frances Easter Croskrey passed away on the 6th of January 2024 peacefully, at home in Shelton. She was born on Easter Sunday, March 31, 1929. She spent her first 12 years in the small town of Valier, MT. It was the depression and they lived in a small house. Her mom raised all their food and it was canned on a coal burning stove. In 1942, the family moved to Kalispell. In 1946, William Croskrey, a sailor home from World War II and looking for a place to stay, that room was in the home of...
After 84 years of life, Judy Stark passed away on January 17, 2024. Judy was born in Kelso, Washington on April 10, 1939, to Don and Gladys McDonald of Rose Valley, Washington. Judy attended The Rose Valley School through junior high, then graduated from Kelso High School in 1957. From there she went on to Lower Columbia Community College before graduating with a degree in education from Western Washington College in Bellingham, Washington. This is where she met the love of her life, her...
Muriel "Merle" Marie (nee Napier) Wilson was a devoted and doting wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. In an interview several years ago, recorded by one of her granddaughters, that is how she wanted to be remembered. Indeed, she will. She left a warm feeling in the hearts of everyone with whom she was associated. Muriel died on February 3, 2024, at the age of 93, peacefully in her bed at her home in Alpine Way, aided by the competent and compassionate staff at Alpine...
Shirley Margaret Jaccard (née Jones), fondly known as "Winkie," passed away at the age of 100 on December 16, 2023, in Shelton, Washington - the same town where she first graced the world on September 17, 1923. Always fiercely determined to meet her goals, Winkie was the first in her family to graduate from college, earning a BA in Business from WSU in 1941. She worked at the Bremerton shipyard during WWII and then married Gilbert Jaccard in 1947. They built a home in Bellevue and raised four...
Cathy Luhm, a resident of Seattle, passed away January 20, 2024, at home. It is unknown at this time who is making arrangements. Dorothy Irene Legacie, 96, a resident of Shelton, passed away January 25, 2024, at Mason General Hospital in Shelton, WA. Arrangements are by Funeral Alternatives, Tumwater, WA. Earl Adams, 90, a resident of Grapeview, passed away January 29, 2024, at Alpine Way in Shelton, WA. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Shirley Crosby, 83, a resident of Shelton, passed away February 1,...
Bill passed away January 7th, 2024, at the age of 65. He was born on July 5th, 1958, to Jack and Edith Davidson, in Sandpoint, Idaho. The family moved to Kamilche when he was nine years old, where he lived until his death. He attended the Kamilche School until it closed and finished his education in Shelton. His hobbies included crabbing, shrimping, and fishing with his family and friends. His number one passion was sprint car races on dirt tracks. He was the crew chief for several drivers at...
James Peter Wysocki, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, and respected former U.S. Coast Guard Captain, passed away peacefully at his home in Shelton, Washington, on the eve of December 24, 2023. He was born to Leonard and Josephine Wysocki on March 15, 1942, in Bevent, Wisconsin. James' life journey was marked by dedication, love, and resilience. James' 30-year career in the U.S. Coast Guard, spanning from 1963 to 1993, was a testament to his unwavering commitment to his country. He...
Eldon Lee Johnston, 85, passed away quietly in the night at home early on Thursday morning, January 18th, 2024. Eldon Johnston was born on August 7th, 1938 in Aberdeen, Washington, to Charlie X. Johnston and Viola Dora Johnston (nee Smith), both deceased. Eldon lived in the Shelton area from the early 1950's until his passing. Eldon served in the United States Navy for three years, first as a Quartermaster and Helmsman and then as a reservist. Eldon traveled the world as a Sailor for the Navy....
Arthur L. "Bud" Enger, 91, long time resident of Shelton, passed away January 13, 2024, surrounded by family. Bud was born July 3, 1932 in Dickinson North Dakota to Arthur L. and Lillian Enger. He moved to Miles City, Montana at a young age. He left Montana to serve in the United States Army during the Korean War. After returning to the states, Bud and Army comrade, Major Gray, were stationed at Fort Lewis. One night, the two men attended a dance in Olympia where they would both meet two...
Wade Samuel Ogg, 63, of Ruston Washington, passed away peacefully at home on January 5, 2024, surrounded by family after his battle with Cancer. Wade was born June 3, 1960 to Ancil (Sam) Ogg and Marguerite (Maggie) Ogg. He went through his school years in Shelton, graduating with High Honors from Shelton High School in 1978. He then went on to PLU where he graduated with an Engineering degree. Wade worked at PUD #3 in Shelton, then Tacoma Power and Light before moving to Seattle City Light as a...
"Lightnin," aka Larry Goldsby, passed away on January 18, 2024. Born in Olympia, WA on January 13, 1939 to Carl Wesley Goldsby and Myrtle Donna Whittle, the family moved to Shelton the following year. The Goldsby brothers were loggers, and very early in Lightnin's childhood he often went to work with his Dad and uncles. It was his uncle Happ who gave him the name Lightnin because he could move so fast. Around the age of 10, he and his cousin "Pete", (also re-named by uncle Happ), spent many...
Christina Lee (Billington) Abel passed away January 6, 2024, in Tumwater, Washington. She was born November 16, 1950, to Gerald Billington and Betty (Williams) Leahy in Yakima, Washington. She also resided in Shelton, Washington, and Hillsboro, Oregon. Christina graduated from Sunset High School in 1969. She worked for Career Quest for 17 years; her co-workers were part of her extended family. Also, she loved her clients and they loved her in return. She was known as Nana and Aunt Chris to her f...
Norman Wendall Bykerk, 82, passed away at home in Shelton, Washington, on January 14, 2024, after a long struggle with Parkinson's Disease. His family and golden retriever, Mandy, were by his side. He was born on November 30, 1941, in Carmel, California, to Maybelle C. and Norman H. Bykerk. Growing up, Norman lived around the world as an Army brat, including attending four different high schools. He graduated high school from Clover Park in Lakewood, Washington, received his undergraduate...
Ralph Miska, 94, passed away on December 29, 2023. He was married to his wife of nearly 73 years. They had four children, 14 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Ralph was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witness in 1961. He zealously shared the Bible's hope with many people in the community for 62 years, up until his death. Before moving and making Shelton their home, they lived and traveled to many different cities and countries. The best times were going camping with his extended family to...
On January 13th, 2024, we lost one of the sweetest, kindest, and funniest people ever to grace planet earth. If one could define who Esther was, it could be said, "Faithful Follower of Christ", "Loving Wife", "Wonderful Mother", "Beautiful Grandmother", "Dear Great-Grandmother", and a "Friend to many." Esther grew up in Wapato, WA and graduated high school there in 1960, and married the same year. She is survived by her husband, Doug Dunn, and sons, Bill Bremer (Kim), Kevin Bremer (Wendy), and...
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Gregory Allen Steensen on December 30, 2023. Greg was born November 30, 1949, in Portland, Oregon, and was raised in Shelton by his parents, William Paul Steensen Kramer and Shirlee Delores Steensen (both deceased). Greg graduated from Shelton High School in 1968. Not long after, he met Cindy Wokojance and they were married in 1975, although divorced several years later. Greg's lifelong love, however, was the great outdoors and he was most at...
