Dedicated to the citizens of Mason County, Washington since 1886
Dedicated to the citizens of Mason County, Washington since 1886
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Kenneth F. Maxwell was born on December 11, 1937, in Seattle, Washington, at Harborview Medical Center to Edna Ann Thompson and Marvin Ronald Maxwell. He grew up on his family homestead, which was established well before 1899, where he was raised on a dairy farm near his grandparent's orchard off the Maxwell Road in Maple Valley, Washington. Ken passed away peacefully in Shelton, WA on October 18, 2023. He was 85 years old. He graduated from Tahoma High School in 1956. He married Flora (Vanderfo...
David Rickard, 65, a resident of Shelton, passed away November 6, 2023, at home. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Lisa Ann Replogle, 43, of Hoodsport, passed away November 14, 2023 in Shelton. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Valjeanne Sawhill, 69, of Shelton, passed away November 17, 2023, at Providence St. Peter in Olympia. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Xinh Dwelley, 72, of Shelton, passed away November 17, 2023, at Capital...
Bernice Louise Langley, age 64, died peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on November 15, 2023 at Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia, Washington after a courageous battle with cancer. Bernice was born on September 2, 1959 in Shelton, Washington. Her parents were Don and Phyllis Lyon. She had three brothers and five sisters. On August 6, 1993 Bernice married Rocky Lee Langley. Between them, they have six children - Danielle, Eli, Ricky, Jennifer, Michael, and Ben - 21 grandchildren...
Elise Margarete Bell, born on December 13, 1969, passed away peacefully with her husband by her side from complications of a stroke on November 9, 2023. She was an adoring people person and animal lover, always seeking to assist those in need. She and her husband shared a passion for the ocean and horseback riding, finding joy in every adventure. Those that knew her best appreciated her kindred spirit, loving heart, and ability to light up a room. Elise is survived by her husband Matthew John...
Patricia Darlene Glaser Gibson passed away very peacefully, in the early morning on Monday, October 30, 2023, at her home on Harstine Island. She was 69. Patsy, as she was best known, was born to Hugo (Bud) Glaser and Donnette (Eddy) Glaser on June 9, 1954, in Aberdeen, WA. As an added bonus, Patsy brought along a twin brother with her, Vincent Donald Glaser. At the age of six, Patsy had a heart attack while attending school on the island. It was discovered she had a hole in the upper chamber...
Born to Rupert and Anna (West) Ravsten in Logan, UT, and was joined by brother Layne, arriving four years later. Mom's early childhood was spent in Grand Coulee, WA, as her father was a welder and worked on the Grand Coulee Dam. Her family moved to Spokane in her mid-grade school years. She graduated from West Valley High School in 1952 and headed to the University of Washington. This is where she met her match, Guy Lusignan. She graduated and she spent a year student-teaching on Bainbridge Isla...
Nadeen Walker, 80, passed away on November 11th, 2023, surrounded by her immediate family in the comfort of her home. Born on April 23, 1943, Nadeen graduated from NTHS '61 and then pursued further education at a business school in Seattle. Following her education, she had a fulfilling career, reaching its pinnacle with her retirement from the Fish & Wildlife Department of Game in 2000. Post-retirement, Nadeen and her husband Tom realized their dream by building their home on Harstine Island....
Bonnie May Oakes passed away, surrounded by family, on September 30, 2023, at Alpine Way Retirement Home. Bonnie was born July 13, 1924 in Port Angeles, WA to Clarence Cullison and Ada (Grall) Cullison. When Bonnie was about two, her family was moving from Oklahoma back to Port Angeles, when they stopped downtown Shelton to camp at Kneeland Park. The family then made the decision to stay in Shelton. Bonnie was one of six children, all were raised in Shelton on Capitol Hill and attended Shelton...
Cheyenne Christian Good December 26, 1976 – August 20, 2023 Cheyenne passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023 at his home in Alabama. Cheyenne was a native of California. He moved to Union, Washington in 1986 with his parents and siblings. He attended Hood Canal School from 4th grade 1986 to 8th grade 1990. He graduated from Shelton High School in 1995. Cheyenne has been a resident of Piedmont, Alabama since 2000. He was proud to be a United States Marine veteran and was employed with M&H Valve C...
Barbara Louise Everson, died of a stroke on November 13, 2023. She was born in Avalon Park, Florida on November 17, 1950. Raised on Long Island, New York, the family moved out West to Mill Valley, California in 1964, she lived her teens years there until going out on her own to live in San Francisco, only a few miles from home. Spending several years in the famed "Haight Ashbury" district, she worked at a clinic there and pot-lucked with neighbors Carlos Santana, Janis Joplin and Jim Morrison....
William Robert "Bill" Valley, USAF Major (Ret.), died of natural causes Tuesday, November 7, 2023, in his hometown of Shelton, Washington; he was born April 30, 1930, in Shelton to Willie S. and Marjorie Anita (Swan) Valley. Bill was senior class president of and classmates with his wife, Lorena (Deschamps) Valley, in the Irene S. Reed (Shelton) High School Class of 1948. Bill earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree as an ROTC student at Washington State College (now WSU), where he was president...
Patricia "Pat" Ann Macier August 24, 1943-September 15, 2023 Pat Macier passed peacefully in her home in Shelton, WA on Sep. 15, 2023, at the age of 80. Her parents were William Macier and Ruth (Taylor) Macier. Pat was born in Detroit, MI August 24, 1943. Sometime later, the family moved to St. Ignace, MI and a log cabin in the upper peninsula of MI. Pat was very proud of being a "Yooper" and of her Danish heritage. Her childhood was spent fishing in Lake Michigan and surrounding lakes and...
Valerie Marie Cook, 93, passed away peacefully at her Mason Lake home in the company of family on October 23, 2023. During her last weeks, she attended a family gathering on Mercer Island, met her newborn great granddaughter Adelyn on FaceTime, viewed the final printing of her personal Memoirs and was able to say good-bye to many family members and friends. Valerie was born February 10, 1930 to Muriel and Sheridan Dever in Vancouver, British Columbia. Her childhood was split between farm life...
Albert Mel Smith was born on October 26th, 1940, to Zetha Smith and Albert Smith. He took his long journey with his family in attendance on November 9th, 2023. Mel graduated from Irene S. Reed in 1959. From a young age Mel worked at Nalley Farm in Skokomish. After high school he started working for Simpson Timber Mill; then he was drafted to the United States Military in 1963 until 1965. Mel is a Vietnam Veteran, he proudly reached E4. When he returned home Mel started logging in Mason County...
Riley Benjamin Hightower, beloved son, brother, and friend, of Shelton, WA, unexpectedly passed on October 12, 2023. Riley was a lifelong Shelton resident, born at Mason General on June 8th, 2000. Riley was the second child born to Jean Foxx. He grew up attending Bordeaux elementary and was a Choice High School graduate. Riley had many jobs in the community and beyond throughout his life. Riley worked at the Shelton Les Schwab for several years during high school. After leaving Les Schwab,...
Bruce Cowan was born January 6, 1944, in Shelton, WA. He lived all his life in the Shelton-Union area and attended Shelton High School graduating in 1962. Bruce was an avid hunter and trap shooter, but most of all he loved his black labs, especially his dog Rock. Bruce served in the United States Air Force from 1964-1969. He was a disabled Vietnam Veteran. Bruce worked several jobs including the Union Garage, and as a welder supervisor at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. He also had a small welding...
John C. Pelkey, 74, of Allyn, Washington, died on November 5, 2023. He was born in Bremerton, Washington on January 18, 1949, to David and Maxine Pelkey (Nordquist). John graduated from Central Kitsap High School in 1967. After high school, he attended Lutheran Bible Institute in Seattle, Washington where he met his wife of 54 years, Cheryl. He spent six years in the U.S. Navy and then 30 years working for the State of Washington, several of which were in Olympia. Later in life, he earned a...
Josephine Ann Lusignan January 17, 1935 ~ October 22, 2023 Born to Rupert and Anna (West) Ravsten in Logan, UT, and was joined by brother Layne, arriving four years later. Mom's early childhood was spent in Grand Coulee, WA, as her father was a welder and worked on the Grand Coulee Dam. Her family moved to Spokane in her mid-grade school years. She graduated from West Valley High School in 1952 and headed to the University of Washington. This is where she met her match, Guy Lusignan. She graduat...
Judy Moon, 78, a resident of Aberdeen, passed away October 29, 2023, at St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Ms. Stormy, 72, a resident of Grapeview, passed away November 1, 2023, at Mason General Hospital. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Deanna Rae Kilmer, 84, a resident of Shelton, passed away November 1, 2023, at Alpine Way Assisted Living. Arrangements are by Forest Funeral Home and Crematory. Billie Ballard, 91, a resident of...
Bruce Cowan was born January 6, 1944, in Shelton, WA. He lived all his life in the Shelton-Union area and attended Shelton High School graduating in 1962. Bruce was an avid hunter and trap shooter, but most of all he loved his black labs, especially his dog Rock. Bruce served in the United States Air Force from 1964-1969. He was a disabled Vietnam Veteran. Bruce worked several jobs including the Union Garage, and as a welder supervisor at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. He also had a small welding...
Cecelia Fink, also known as Chee Chee, passed away peacefully in her home from natural causes on September 24, 2023, at the age of 71. She was born to Edward and Ruth Wolf and grew up primarily in Renton, WA on her parent's farm. Chee Chee was a loving, kind, hard working, beautiful lady who had a heart of gold, who was always helping others. She had many gifts and talents in the area of sewing and crafts, which she would give away or sell to people in the local community, such as wreaths,...
Charles William "Bill" Mason was born in Santa Cruz, California on August 1, 1927, to Anna Margaret Anderson and Stephen Cortez Mason. When Bill was three, his family moved to False Bay on San Juan Island. In 1945, Bill graduated early from Friday Harbor High School and joined the U.S. Navy, anxious to help his country's World War II effort. Leaving the Navy, he made the United States Coast Guard his career which culminated in Alaska as the captain of a buoy tender. After retiring from the...
Christopher John Willey of Elma, Washington, fought a strong and courageous battle against cancer. His battle ended on October 2, 2023 at the age of 60, surrounded by loved ones. Chris was born June 3, 1963, to John Lincoln Willey and Julie Ann Willey (Burg) in Portland Oregon. Chris grew up in St. Helens and Scappoose, Oregon. Moving to Toledo, Washington for his sophomore year of high school, he attended Toledo High School, Class of 1981 where he met and married his high school sweetheart,...
Doris E. DeLong, a longtime resident of Belfair, WA passed at age 95 on August 17th, 2023, in Tempe, Arizona. Doris was born in Alberta, Canada in 1928, she took beautician training there and then moved to Spokane. While visiting her sister in Bremerton, she met and married Robert "Bob" DeLong. They lived at Sunset Beach on the South Shore of Hood Canal where they had two children, Pamela and Duane. She had one granddaughter, Lauren. Doris succeeded in business and created DeLong's Beauty Salon...
Jeffrey Alan Martin AKA "Stubs". Born June 10, 1965 in Oroville, CA to Audrey and Darrol Martin (both deceased), passed September 23, 2023 in Morton, WA. Stubs graduated from SHS in 1984. He was passionate about music his entire life, and always the life of the party and one-of-a-kind. Survived by brother Curtis Martin (wife Charolette), sister Tamara Bogh (husband Michael), nieces Amber Ranstead and Alana Bogh, nephews Christopher Martin, Cody Martin, Zachary Martin. A service will be held at...
