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Clarence "Gene" Eugene Hoosier, 79, passed away September 29, 2023, at Virginia Mason Hospital in Seattle. He was born November 27, 1943, to Ted and Helen Hoosier in Shelton. Gene married Carolyn Fletcher on November 26, 1960. He worked as an Aerospace Machinist at Certified Aerospace and Olympic Tool in Shelton until he retired in 2006. Gene enjoyed spending time with his family, hunting, fishing, and cars. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Carolyn Hoosier; daughters Connie (Reid) Smith a...
Father Paul Allen Kaech went home to the Lord Jesus unexpectedly, on Monday, October 2, 2023, in his home in Shelton. Born in Chehalis, Washington, on February 8, 1964, to Edward and Louise Kaech, he was the youngest of seven children. Paul grew up in Frances, Washington, and attended Lebam Elementary and Willapa Valley High School in nearby Menlo, Washington. At a young age, Paul would be found playing on the small family farm with cousins, many of whom lived within a five-mile radius. As a...
Judy Fae Hankin October 7, 1947 ~ September 14, 2023 Judy filled many important roles during her life on earth. Judy Hankins was a faithful wife to Dan Hankins for nearly 50 years. They raised three children, and enjoyed many family camping adventures on the Oregon Coast. Judy loved riding her 3-wheeler along the beach, as fast as it would go, and playing follow the leader in the sand dunes. Her Pancakes always tasted better, when made over a camp stove with a little dust and dirt blown into the...
Cheri Marie (Orr) Huck, passed away at the age of 62 in Honolulu, Hawaii on September 24, 2023. Cheri was born on August 26, 1961 and was a loving wife, mother, daughter, grandmother, aunt, cousin and friend. She is preceded in death by her father Raymond Orr, and survived by her husband, Hugh (Skip) Huck, her mother Bernice (Bunny) Orr, her children, Christopher Crawford and Melissa (Anthony) Marth, her grandchildren, Eleanor and Lorelei Marth and her brother, Gary (Shannon) Orr. A celebration...
In Loving Memory of Douglas Bianchi It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Douglas James Bianchi, 62, of East Wenatchee. Douglas was a pillar of strength, resilience, and love-whose spirit touched all those fortunate enough to know him. He leaves behind a lasting legacy in the hearts of his beloved family and the countless lives he touched. Douglas was born November 21, 1960, in Burien, WA to Jim Francis Bianchi and Dena Marie Schorno. He grew up in Belfair and attended...
Katherine Lee Gibbeson, 67, a resident of Shelton, passed away October 3, 2023, at Mason General Hospital. Arrangements are by Forest Funeral Home and Crematory. David Craig Moss, 76, a resident of Shelton, passed away October 3, 2023, at Mason General Hospital. Arrangements are by Forest Funeral Home and Crematory. Michael Short, 67, a resident of Allyn, passed away October 4, 2023, at home. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Navonne Waterhouse, 89, a resident of Shelton, passed away October 4, 2023, at...
Carol Loreen Tucker, nee Carol Coulson, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2023, at the age of 89, in Shelton, WA. She was born on February 13, 1934, in Brownstown, WA, to Victor and Della Coulson. Carol was a loving, kind, and nurturing wife, mother and grandmother. She dedicated her life to caring for others and was known for her selflessness.She also had a wonderful sense of humor that her family enjoyed sharing with her. After graduating from St. Elizabeth Hospital School of Nursing in...
Kristian William Hauge, known as "K.W." or simply "Kris", was born on the seventh day of May, in the year 1957. The son of a Norwegian fisherman (his dad's name was also Kristian Hauge) he grew up in Lakeville, Massachusetts and later moved to the west coast after graduating High School. He died of respiratory complications brought about by Congestive Heart Failure on Thursday, September 14th, 2023, in Saint Louis, MO. Kris loved swimming, winning several competitions. He was a musician, a...
In loving memory of Brittani Ann Anderson, died October 3, 2022, born in Santa Cruz, CA. She spent most of her life in Shelton, WA, building meaningful relationships within the community. She passed unexpectedly. She is survived by her children and family. Brittani was well known for her kind and compassionate personality. She was always smiling, laughing, and joking; she would light up a room with her positivity. Brittani was full of joy. She loved to laugh, and her enjoyable laugh was...
Gene Russell Dolan of Shelton passed away on September 21, 2023, in Federal Way, WA. He is survived by his loving wife Joan Dolan, his son Michael Dolan (Gretchen), granddaughter Jessica Dolan, sister Laurie Schley, and numerous extended family members and friends. Memorial services to be held on Monday, October 9, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, 1212 Connection St., Shelton, WA....
Father Paul Allen Kaech, beloved priest at St. Edwards Catholic Church, passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2023. His vigil service will be held at St. Edwards Catholic Church, 601 ‘C’ Street, Shelton, WA 98584 on Monday October 9th at 7:00 p.m. Father Kaech’s funeral Mass will be at St. Edwards on Tuesday October 10th at 10:00 a.m. with a reception to follow at St. Edwards Hall. The procession to St. Joseph Holy Family Church Cemetery, Frances WA (2800 State Route Hwy 6 98577) commences around 1:00 p.m. The internment will commence around 2:30...
Gilbert "Gib" Delano Johnston was born in Sultan, WA, September 28, 1938, and his family said goodbye to him on September 12, 2023, just short of his 85th birthday, due to a progressive neurological disease. The Early Years Gib was born into a large, pioneering Hoodsport family to Charlie and Ruth Johnston. He was one of nine children. Gib was exceptionally bright and hard working. In early years, Gib attended a one room schoolhouse in Hoodsport and was recruited to help teach the class. By the...
Steven Ponischil, 63, a resident of Union, passed away September 22, 2023, at Mason General Hospital. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Marcus Graving, 75, a resident of Olympia, passed away September 24, 2023, at Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Douglas Inman, 71, a resident of Shelton, passed away September 25, 2023, at St. Michael Medical Center in Silverdale, WA. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and...
David Kenneth Krogh, 72, passed away Monday, September 18, 2023 at his home in Union, WA. He was born in Vancouver, WA to Kenneth and Shirley Krogh in 1952. He graduated from Shelton High School with the class of 1969 and from Evergreen State College in 1980, majoring in Marine Biology. David was born with abundant energy and interests that he channeled into many activities. Some of these activities included: rowing clubs, basketball teams, boating, oyster harvesting and clam digging. He was...
Remembering Gilbert "Gib" Johnston 9/28/1938~09/12/2023 Please join us for a Celebration of Gib's Life Saturday, October 21, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. Shelton Presbyterian Church 1430 E. Shelton Springs Rd...
We are sad to announce the passing of Gordon Kelley of Woodinville, Washington. He died at age 81, on August 21, 2023. Gordon passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. Born in Seattle, he grew up on Magnolia and graduated from Queen Anne High School. He raised his children in Bellevue and eventually moved to Woodinville, where he lived until his death. Gordon was preceded in death by his parents, Max and Peggy Kelley, his brother, Don, and sister, Janie Kelley-Choate. Gordon was first...
Richard K. Sittler, born in Chicago, Illinois, to Kenneth and Hazel Sittler on September 27th, 1936. The oldest of four boys, Dick grew up in the Chicago area. He graduated from Leyden High School in 1954, in Franklin Park, Illinois. Dick enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1955 and served until 1959. He requested early discharge so he could help support his mother and two half brother’s. Dick worked various jobs over the next four years. Then in 1963, he got a job with the Elmhurst, Illinois Post Office as a mail carrier, he worked there u...
Rodney Lee LeGarde, born October 1, 1948, peacefully passed away at his home with family by his side. He was born in Elma, Washington to Harold and Elizabeth LeGarde (Valley). Rodney graduated from Shelton High School in 1968, and went to work for Simpson Timber Company until his retirement in 2010. Rodney enjoyed hunting, camping, drag racing, wrestling, and the Seahawks. He was wealthy in friendships and the love of family; he valued spending time with both. He was a genuinely kind person...
George Miller, 68, a resident of Hoodsport, passed away September 16, 2023, at Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Ralph L. Anderson, 79, a resident of Shelton, passed away September 18, 2023, at home. Arrangements are by Funeral Alternatives, Tumwater, WA. Richard Olafson, 90, a resident of Olympia, passed away September 19, 2023, at home. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Denilson Tomas Lopez, 18, a resident of Shelton, passed...
Marion Glen "Jim" Leeds died on Sept 12, 2023 at Alpine way in Shelton. He was 91. Jim was born in Council Grove Kansas on June 26, 1932. His parents were Glen and Jennie (Bronaugh) Leeds. He joined a sister Arlene. The family moved from Kansas to escape the dust bowl and lived for a while in Wenatchee and the Methow Valley in Eastern Washington, before moving to the Agate area in Mason County. They were joined at this time by their younger brother Bobby. Jim graduated from Irene S. Reid High...
Jeanne M. Hallberg 04/18/37-08/30/23 Born to Milton and Helen Kennedy in Raymond, WA. Survived by daughters, Terry Cole, Diane Cole and Lisa Cole; grandsons, Shane Cole-Curran and Maxwell Cole; great-granddaughter Karsyn Cole; sisters, Sandy James, Patricia Dow, Kathleen Leonard, Judy Whitaker and preceded in death by brother, Tom Leonard. In loving memory of our remarkable mother, grandmother, sister and friend, whose presence lit up our lives with boundless energy, love and wisdom. Jeanne was...
Leslie Arnold Kremer, son of Dr. Leslie A. and Mrs. Marion J. Kremer, passed away on the afternoon of September 12. He had been dealing bravely for several years with an unspecified form of dementia. At 73 years old, he left behind a wife, two sisters, a brother, four nieces, and two nephews, one of whom was also named Leslie. Though his mental health suffered, he maintained his physical robustness up until his very final days. Even at the end, nurses and aides commented on his strength and...
Salvatore Joseph Palumbo, Jr. was born on March 10, 1965. Salvatore "Torrie" was born in San Bernadino, California and was preceded in death by his parents Salvatore Joseph Palumbo, Sr. and Alberta Louise Palumbo. His family moved from Glendora, CA to Shelton, WA in 1977. Torrie graduated from Shelton High School in 1983. He attended Pacific University in Forest Grove, OR on a baseball scholarship from 1983 to 1984. Torrie continued on to Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA where he...
When she was last sitting at the table with us, Mom instructed us to write her a colorful obituary. If you knew Debra Watters, you would know that was very much her style. In fact, after finding out she had late-stage cancer with a limited amount of time left, she insisted we keep laughing. She refused to be sad about leaving this world, thus, an obituary befitting the absolute force that was our mother. When she passed on September 1st, her husband, Larry Watters, was waiting for her just beyon...
Wesley Edward Osetertag, 83, a resident of Matlock, passed away August 31, 2023, at St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma. Arrangements are by Funeral Alternatives, Tumwater, WA. Janice Meeds, 73, a resident of Lacey, passed away September 5, 2023, at home. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Richard Ross, 80, a resident of Shelton, passed away September 7, 2023, at Mason General Hospital. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Allen Barney, 69, a resident of Centralia, passed awa...
