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Dedicated to the citizens of Mason County, Washington since 1886
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Our beloved mom, Barbara Wheatley McDowell, 98, of Shelton, Washington passed away peacefully on Mother's Day, May 14, 2023. Barbara Withington Wheatley was born in Artesia, New Mexico on November 18, 1924, to Rex and Florence Wheatley, the fourth of four children. After graduating from Artesia High School, Barbara studied at Knox School for Girls (NY) Occidental College (CA) and graduated from Columbia University, Barnard College (NY) with a degree in education. On a blind date after her... Full story
Louise Hays Cothary of Belfair, WA, passed away Sunday morning, April 30, 2023, in Bremerton. She was born November 6, 1929, to Roy Roderic Hays and Hilda Kathleen (Heryford) Hays. Louise was one of two children, her younger sister Vera Jean was born three years later. Her childhood was spent in Shasta County, California mostly at the family farm near Big Bend and the Pit River. Louise attended Indian Springs School, then later her family moved to Redding where she attended Shasta Union High Sch... Full story
Our precious, beloved mother, Marjorie Darlene Howlett, passed away at the age of 84 years old May 2, 2023, in Shelton Washington. Marjorie was born in Morton, Washington on February 28, 1939. Marjorie was comfortable in knowing she was loved throughout her last days with many family members, friends and four of her children by her side. She is going to be missed and lovingly remembered by her four children, Jim Chambers, Jackie Chambers, Carl Morton (Becky), and Tonya Demmon (Harold), her... Full story
Barbara "Babs" Stickland passed away May 20, 2023, at home surrounded by love. She was born in Arpin, Wisconsin on March 24, 1936, to Vic and Marion Bisser. The family moved to Shelton when she was nine. She was Forest Festival Princess and graduated from Irene S. Reed in 1954. Barbara married Ron Strickland on July 3, 1954, had four children and were married just shy of 50 years when he passed in February, 2004. She worked in the grocery business her entire career. She enjoyed being outdoors,... Full story
Andrew "Drew" Christian Eken was born on March 12, 1954 in Bellingham, WA. He spent his young childhood years in Moses Lake, WA and moved to Shelton, WA as a young teen. Drew enjoyed and excelled in many sports, but his greatest passion was the rodeo. After graduating from Shelton High School in 1973, Drew worked in the logging industry and earned an 'all round' logger trophy one year at the Mason County Forest Festival Log Show. Drew also attended Centralia Community College where he played... Full story
Jane F. Schroeder passed away on May 23, 2023, in Marysville, WA. She previously lived in Allyn, Anacortes and Federal Way. She was 94 years old. Jane was born in 1929, during the Depression to Alton and Frances Haskell. She grew up in Watervliet, NY, summers were spent in New Brunswick Canada, where her mother grew up. Jane had 15 first cousins, so summers were active with family and spending time at Granny's and Grandpa's. Her Father Alton grew up in Boston. Jane's Grandfather was a Sea... Full story
Andrew Eken, 69, a resident of Shelton, passed away May 19, 2023, at home. Arrangements are by McComb and Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Stanley Pate, 72, a resident of Shelton, passed away May 22, 2023, at home. Arrangements are by McComb and Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Robert Lee Jones, 90, a resident of Hoodsport, passed away May 23, 2023, at home. Arrangements are by Forest Funeral Home and Crematory. Barbara Kealy, 82, a resident of Shelton, passed away May 24, 2023, at Providence St. Peters Hospital in Olympia. Ar... Full story
Roger D. Berens, beloved husband, dad, grandpa, brother and friend, passed away April 23, 2023, at St. Michael's Medical Center in Silverdale, WA. He was born October 30, 1950, in Arkansas City, KS to Theodore and Alma (Price) Berens. He attended school through 6th grade in Arkansas City when the family moved to California. They then moved to Oregon and back to Campbell, California, where Roger graduated from Campbell High School in 1968. He attended college in Campbell before moving to... Full story
Richard Thele, 62, lost his five-year battle with ALS on May 8, 2023. He was born on February 27, 1961, to Kenneth and Marlene Thele in Puyallup, WA. In high school he played the trumpet and ran cross country track, graduated in the SHS class of 1980. He later worked as a pipefitter (Union 026) and especially loved working on the big ships like the USS John Stennis. Rick loved photography and videography and usually had several cameras with him most of the time. He enjoyed garage sales and was... Full story
Willobelle Valentine (Hampton) was called home to our Lord on Friday, May 12, 2023. She was born on August 3, 1935, to Leagon and Mildred Hampton. Willobelle was a unique and caring individual who touched the lives of all who knew her. She was raised in the Wynoochee Valley, outside of Montesano, WA and there she met a young man named Karl Valentine. They quickly became friends, and that friendship grew into young love. She married Karl Valentine on June 21, 1952, before he shipped out to serve... Full story
Eugene (Duck) Wadel was the youngest of six children born in 1936 to Ervin and Bessie Wadel in Melrose, Wisconsin. He went into the U.S. Army and served three years in Germany before relocating to Fort Lewis, WA, where he met the love of his life, Jeanette Bellack (Jeanie). They quickly married and had four children, Nick (Mary), Bruce (Karen), Dean (Lisa), and Roxann (Mike), which led to six grandkids and five great-grandkids. They settled in Fife, WA, for 35 years, where Duck stayed involved... Full story
Ronald James Morken, 63, a resident of Lacey, WA, passed away May 11, 2023, at home. Arrangements are by Forest Funeral Home and Crematory. Fremont Snyder, 85, a resident of Shelton, passed away May 17, 2023, at Providence St. Peters Hospital, Olympia, WA. Arrangements are by McComb and Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Alice Hawkins, 94, a resident of Hoodsport, passed away May 17, 2023, at Alpine Way Continuing Care in Shelton. Arrangements are by McComb and Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Donald Keith Sears, 53, a resident... Full story
Dolores M. Murphy (Kelly) passed away August 26, 2022, with her family by her side, in Olympia, WA. She was born May 21, 1925 in Tacoma, WA to Albert and Hazel Kelly. Family meant everything to Dolores. As a homemaker, she devoted her lifetime and energy to her family members, and many friends. She also enjoyed gardening and being outdoors. Dolores is survived by her husband Robert Murphy (married in 1980), four sons: David (Patty), Dayle, Byron and Terry, two daughters: Marjory (Mike) and... Full story
Thomas B. Howe, beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away May 9, 2023, at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, WA due to complications with Diabetes. He was born January 15, 1963 in Shelton, and lived here most of his life with the exception of living in Portland, Oregon for a short time. He also lived in Westport, WA for few years. Thomas was loved and cherished by so many people. He had a personality that you would remember. He loved his family, animals, music, and was an all... Full story
George Samuel "Sam" Sevier passed away on Thursday May 11, 2023 in Shelton, WA. Sam was born on December 28, 1937 in Bellingham, WA to George and Lucille (Fisher) Sevier. Sam has been a resident of Shelton for 18 years. He moved to Shelton from Dunkirk, MD in 2005. Sam graduated from Mount Baker High School in Deming, WA in 1956, and then joined the U.S. Air Force. While Sam was stationed in Othello, WA where met the love of his life, Ida Mae Skogley. They married on July 2, 1959. Sam left the... Full story
Charles A. Pede, born January 23, 1931 in Seattle, WA and passed away peacefully at home on May 10, 2023. Charles is always with us and never will be forgotten. Charles lived an amazing life and has an amazing family to carry on his legacy. He was a proud U.S. Army Veteran. We will hold a piece of him in ourselves. We all will love and celebrate his life. Charles is survived by his wife Beverly of 50 years. Children; Cheryl Forcier, David Pede, Jeanette Nuetzmann, Tammy Setty, Brien Pede Brenda... Full story
Vernal Franklin Stratton, 98, a resident of Shelton, passed away May 7, 2023 at Providence Rehabilitation in Olympia, WA. He was a wonderful husband, father and provider. He was loved by all and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Vernal embraced the Bible Hope of living on a paradise earth, free of sorrow. To hear about that hope, please attend his memorial service on Friday, May 19th, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses at 11:00 a.m. on W. Sentry Ct., Shelton, WA.... Full story
With Great sorrow and bittersweet gratitude, the Lanman family announces the passing of our lovely and sweet mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Olive Lanman. Olive sadly passed away in the early morning hours of May 9th, 2023, at the age of 91 just four days before her 92nd birthday. Olive was born May 13th, 1931, in Ardenhurst Township Minnesota to her parents Ray and Iva Parr. As a child, Olive moved to Washington with her family and lived in Bremerton as a teenager. Later the family... Full story
Julie Joy Waldrop, 83, a resident of Shelton, passed away May 8, 2023, at home. Arrangements are by Forest Funeral Home and Crematory. Donna Kerry Ellis, 72, a resident of Des Moines, WA, passed away May 9, 2023, at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. Arrangements are by Forest Funeral Home and Crematory. Michael Nelson, 76, a resident of Olympia, passed away May 9, 2023, at home. Arrangements are by McComb and Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Thomas B. Howe, 60, a resident of Shelton, passed away May 10, 2023, at Harborview Medical... Full story
Eugene "Duck" Wadel, age 86, passed May 3, 2023. He is survived by his love of 65 years, Jeanette, and kids Nick (Mary), Bruce (Karen), Dean (Lisa) & Roxann (Mike), six grandkids and five great-grandkids. Duck loved camping, Yuma, Algodones, Makaha, good food and cold beer. Visit https://obituaries. neptunesociety.com/obituaries/11279174 for more information. Celebration of life, May 20th, 2023, from 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., at 1231 N Yakima Ave Tacoma, WA.... Full story
Cindy Ann Roush was a caring mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She passed suddenly on April 30, 2023, at age 69, after a long battle with cancer. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends making and enjoying meals and sharing stories. She enjoyed mushroom picking, reading, crocheting, visiting the casino and attending Sunday service. She was the most caring and loving person you would ever meet. Cindy is survived by her five children, Dina Huston, Desirae Roush, Denise Roush,... Full story
Ronald A. Dunham passed away peacefully on February 5th, 2023. There will be a Celebration of Life on May 20th at the Mason Benson Center at 5971 E. Mason Lake Drive W., Grapeview, WA from 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.... Full story
Tom Nelson’s Celebration of Life will be held May 13th, 2023, at the Mason County Senior Center(The Pavilion) at 2:00 p.m.... Full story
Lynn Patrice Allen, beloved mother and sister, passed away on April 14, 2023, at the age of 75. She was the youngest daughter of Dr. Edwin and Mary Lovell of Shelton, who preceded her in death. Lynn was born and raised in Shelton and was a graduate of Irene S. Reed High School. Lynn is survived by her husband Ken Allen, her elder sister Coco Lomas, her three daughters, Andrea Coulter, Deidra Altman-Dott, and Kerri Altman as well as her grandson Alexander Arcaya. Lynn had a passion for Hawaiian... Full story
John Lee Goetsch, 86, a resident of Shelton, passed away at Fir Lane Assisted Living in Shelton. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Tom Ashley Dale, 77, a resident of Elma, passed away April 28, 2023, at Providence St. Peter’s Hospital in Olympia. Arrangements are by Forest Funeral Home and Crematory. James R. Oakes, 81, a resident of Olympia, passed away May 1, 2023, at home. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Marjorie Howlett, 84, a resident of Shelton, passed away May 2... Full story
