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On June 27, 1944, in Sacramento CA, a beautiful little baby boy was born and named Merle Allen by his proud parents, Malcolm Anthony and Mary Emily (Monice) Silva. The mystery unveiled 'M' = Merle. Allen and his older sister, Sharron Silva-Taylor spent their early years on the beautiful 35-acre family farm on the banks of the Sacramento River. When he was seven, the family moved into the Sacramento suburbs, right next door to the old Sacramento Airport flight path. Allen's love for aviation... Full story
Donald Lowell Rutherford was born in Aberdeen, WA, on July 23, 1936, to Irma and Lou Rutherford. His family moved to Tahuya, WA, where he started his 2nd-grade year of school. At the start of 7th grade, they moved to Shelton. Don's father owned Lou's TV Service on Mountain View where Don started working installing television antennas. Don loved sports and was an avid baseball and football player throughout high school. He also found a love for hunting and fishing that started at a young age. It... Full story
Bruce Eugene Jorgenson, born July 10, 1931, in Olympia, WA, passed away on June 14, 2024, at the age of 92. He was a beloved husband, father, and respected member of his community. Bruce grew up in Olympia and attended Olympia schools, graduating from Olympia High School in 1949. He pursued higher education at the University of Puget Sound on a basketball scholarship, where he excelled both academically and athletically. Upon graduation, Bruce embarked on a dedicated military career, joining... Full story
With great sadness, the family of Duane B. Nault, Sr. announces his passing on June 15, 2024. Duane was born on August 4, 1944, to Wilfred and Virginia Nault in Negaunee, MI. Duane moved to Shelton, Washington, during WWII, where he lived most of his life. He also raised his family with his first wife, Louella, who preceded him in death in 1997. Duane worked and retired from PUD#1 in Hoodsport in 1999, where he began on the brush crew, and he was a ground man, lineman, and foreman before being p... Full story
Carol A. Reed went to be with the Lord on June 13, 2024. She was a resident of Shelton for 25 years, and a member of the Skokomish Community Church. Carol moved to Shelton with her husband of 56 years, Darrell. Carol was a retired phone company operator and home maker. She took several missionary trips to South America. She loved her family and the Skokomish Valley community. Carol loved good books, old movies, and God. She was known for her kind, generous heart, and the love she had for her... Full story
Hugh David Kevin, aka "Toby", died quietly on Thursday June 20, 2024, in Cathedral City, CA. He was born to Louise A. Kevin (née Delavan) and Hugh W. Kevin on November 16, 1936 in La Crosse Wisconsin. He was predeceased by his wife, Patricia A. Kevin (née Elliott), his son, Anthony T. Kevin and sister, Leticia Hafer (née Kevin). He is survived by his daughter, Katherine E. Grow (née Kevin), and sons Patrick S. Kevin and James B. Kevin, as well as 14 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Toby... Full story
Rex Alan Wilson, Sr. passed away on June 1, 2024. He lived with his wife Mic'aela J. Wilson and his mother , Mrs. Alice M. Wilson, along with this three sisters, Nayomi, Deloris and Gina; also his four boys Nikkoli L. Tully-Wilson, Cory L. Tully Wison, Rex A. Wilson, Jr., Robert "Tad" Wilson. Rex loved to go boating, fishing, hunting and camping. He loved the outdoors! He was a very hard worker. He was fighting every day for his life the past year; his health was the one thing that was working... Full story
Helen Carr-Budde, a beacon of love, strength, and kindness, departed from this world on May 27th, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of cherished memories and a profound impact. She was born on May 5th, 1970, to Shannon Whitten and Warren Carr and was the youngest of seven children. She was a long time employee of the State of Washington, a graduate of South Puget Sound Community College, and amateur photographer. Helen was a pillar of strength and kindness, providing compassion and a kind smile to... Full story
Patricia Willis, 82, a resident of Shelton, passed away June 20, 2024, at Shelton Health and Rehab in Shelton, WA. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory Adrianne Elizabeth Selchie Chavis, 45, a resident of Hoodsport, passed away June 24, 2024, at home. Arrangements are by Forest Funeral Home and Crematory. Jo Ann Lewis, 77, a resident of Shelton, died June 24th, 2024, at Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia. Arrangements are by Forest Funeral Home in Shelton. A service will be held at 12:00 p.m. Sunday, July... Full story
Charles O. "Chuck" Dahman passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Tuesday May 21st 2024, at the age of 68. He was born to Ernest A. and Virginia Dahman on Feb 4th 1956, in Seattle WA. Memorial Service will be held at Skookum Community Hall in Shelton, WA on June 27th 2024 at 1:00 p.m. Potluck to follow, and a Graveside service at Shelton Memorial Park. Chuck lived in Quilcene, WA with his family until he was eight years old and then they moved to Shelton, WA. His early summers were spent... Full story
Mary Janet Swanson Vail, on Sunday June 16, 2024, slipped peacefully into the loving arms of her Heavenly Father at the age of 91. She was born December 15, 1932, on a snowy day to Frank and Rachel Swanson at Mason County General Hospital in Shelton, Washington. Janet graduated from Irene S. Reed High School in Shelton, Washington with many of the same students she had attended school all her life. Life in a small logging town was fun and at five years of age she insisted that she wanted to take piano lessons which started her musical career wh... Full story
Charley "Bud" Doolittle left us on February 17, 2024 at the age of 66 from a long illness. Bud was born in Ohio to Charley and Linda Doolittle and lived a full and vibrant life from beginning to end and touched the lives of many people along the way. His family moved often for his father's construction work living in Ohio, Alabama, Florida and Washington State. He loved spending time in Florida with his paternal grandparents and traveling the country on his motorcycle to visit family and... Full story
James Roger Willis, 84, passed away peacefully on May 10th, 2024 in Shelton, Washington, holding the hands of his three children. The loving son of Clyde and Dixie Willis, Jim was born February 6th, 1940 in Clintwood, Virginia. The youngest of three children, his family moved to Washington State during WWII, when Jim was a young child. He graduated with honors from Raymond High School in 1958, lettering on the football, basketball and baseball teams while serving as the ASB President. He earned... Full story
Charlotte J. Faulkner passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2020, at Mason General Hospital. Char was a lifetime Shelton resident and beloved Shelton High School employee at the time of her passing. Char is survived by four children, Jim Tobin, Jr. of Shelton, Julie Mix (Ralph) of Puyallup, Jeff Faulkner of Bonney Lake and Lana Faulkner of Kennewick, daughter Michelle Faulkner preceded her in death. She is also survived her siblings, Guy Miller of Skokomish, Mary Dawson of Shelton, Robert Miller of... Full story
Lee Jay Robertson, father, son, grandson, and uncle. Lee Jay was the light in the lives of many. Lee Jay was born June 9th, 1982 at St. Peter's Hospital in Olympia, WA to Julie Stites and Paul Robertson. Lee Jay sadly passed away June 8th, 2024. Lee graduated high school in the class of 2000. After high school, Lee went on to do a multitude of things; working in a fishery, a Cutco salesman, a roofer, a handyman, but where he really felt at home was portraying his skills as a carpenter; building... Full story
Remembering Tonya Morgan: A Celebration of Life Service I am writing this as requested by my sister, whom we sadly lost on Easter. She would love all of her friends and family to come together and celebrate her on June 29th, 2024 at 2:00 p.m., at 81 E. Anna's Ct. (in Timberlakes). Potluck, BYOB and please bring a chair. All who knew and loved her, please join us. Tonya was great and we were all blessed to have known her.... Full story
Sharline Delight Adams passed away on June 15, 2024, at the age of 96. Born on February 21, 1928, in Windsor, Colorado, Sharline moved to Washington state in 1930. Her faith was central to her life; she was baptized into the Seventh-Day Adventist Church in 1942 and remained an active member throughout her life. Sharline graduated from Auburn Adventist Academy in 1945, and at her passing, she was the oldest living alumna. In 1952, she met George Adams, and they married in 1954, sharing over... Full story
Shereen “Sheri“ Marie Hornbeck, 58, a resident of Belfair, passed away in Pierce County, April 18, 2024. Scott King, 64, a resident of Union, passed away June 9, 2024, at home. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Loren Hoyt, 71, a resident of Shelton, passed away June 11, 2024, at home. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Molly Conner, 75, a resident of Grapeview, passed away June 15, 2024, at Mason General Hospital. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Hom... Full story
Margurite Cook-Gibson, 94, a lifelong resident of Shelton, WA, passed away on May 15, 2024. Margurite was born on February 24, 1930 to Norwegian parents, Harold and Klara Langeland, who were new to this country. She attended school and shared her lessons with her parents; teaching them English as she learned. After graduation, she married Ray Cook and started a family of five children. They later divorced, but remained friends. Margurite was married a second time to Thomas Gibson until his... Full story
Larry Parker was born on April 8, 1948 to Everett Parker and Margy Jean Shurr in Royal Oak, Michigan. He was raised with his brother, Roy "Butch". Larry passed away on March 18th, 2024. Larry went to Adrian College, Michigan where he met his wife, Holly Cassell. They moved to Fair Play, Colorado, and then to Denver, where they had a daughter, Fay. Larry went on to graduate from the University of Colorado at Denver with a Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering. Larry also became a part time... Full story
The family of Cecelia "Chee-Chee" Fink invites you to join us for her Celebration of Life Service on June 15, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. Capital Christian Center 4431 Martin Way E., Olympia, WA 98316... Full story
Grant Lewis Foster, 73, of Shelton, Washington departed this earthly plane on Sunday, May the 26th of 2024, after a 7-month battle with cancer. Grant passed away peacefully at St. Peter Hospital in Olympia, in the company of his beloved son, Neil. Grant was a kind, hardworking, loving and joyful man, loved by many and who will now watch over us, as he reunites with his high school sweetheart, love of his life and lifelong partner of over 50 years, Tina. Grant's early life took place between... Full story
Bruce Gallagher, 73, a resident of Shelton, passed away May 23, 2024, in a parking lot in Olympia, WA. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Rosalie Beckwith, 85, a resident of Elma, passed away May 23, 2024, at home. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. James Bossard, 79, a resident of Elma, passed away on May 24, 2024, at Summit Pacific Medical Center in Elma, WA. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Marlene Skar, 86, a resident of Shelton,... Full story
Herbert Phelps Smith, Jr., 77, born June 2, 1946 - died on May 8, 2024. Herb grew up in Erie, Pennsylvania. As a boy, he hunted and fished to help provide for his family. At the age of 19, he joined the U.S. Navy and served in Vietnam running rivers as a radar man. After serving in the Navy, he settled in the Pacific Northwest where he met and married his wife, Sharon (Martin) Smith. He worked various jobs in construction as a Shipfitter at Todd Shipyard and eventually as a Steelworker for... Full story
Alice "Corrinne" Clary born June 13, 1925 in Forest Lake, Minnesota, to Theodore Manning Corey and Geraldine Catherine (Hawkins) Corey, passed away on May 27, 2024, in Shelton, WA. Corrinne was the third child born to a family of nine children. When she was very young, the family moved to Montana and then eventually Washington. During WWII, she worked at the shipyard in Bremerton, WA where she met, and eventually married, Russell F. Clary, Jr. on February 22, 1946. The couple was then stationed... Full story
