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Shirley Blackstad left this world and went home to Jesus, her Lord and Savior, September 26, 2022. Born to Luverne and Grace (Morfitt) McNeil in an old farmhouse near Harris, Iowa, October 5, 1932, she attended one-room schoolhouses both in Iowa and Minnesota until grade 8. After graduating from Windom High School in 1950, she worked at the Windom State Bank. Shirley married her best friend's brother, James Blackstad, July 25, 1952, and they made their first home in Texas where James was... Full story
Christine G. Bennett, 59, a resident of Lacey, WA passed away December 20, 2022, at Villa Adult Family Home in Lacey, WA. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Jerry Shumate, Jr., 37, a resident of Elma, WA passed away December 28, 2022, at Mason General Hospital. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Laurie J. Ell, 68, a resident of Shelton, WA passed away December 29, 2022, at home. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family... Full story
Peggy Marie Squires passed away December 17, 2022. She was born in Meeker, Colorado on July 31, 1940, to Dallas Morgan Wells and Ruby Ruth Carr. She and her parents moved from Colorado to Oregon before she started elementary school, and they lived in Eugene and Corvallis, moving back to Eugene when Peggy started high school. Peggy attended Willamette High School for a short time and graduated in 1958 from South Eugene High School. After graduating from high school, she attended Eugene Business... Full story
On December 17, 2022, beloved husband and father Larry Brown passed away at age 73. Larry was born September 19, 1949 in Olympia, WA. Larry grew up in Tumwater, Kelso and Hoodsport before calling Shelton home. Larry spent his entire career in the lumber and plywood industries. When not working, Larry enjoyed hunting and traveling, but his greatest joy was his family. He was proudly at every school and sporting event and spent several years coaching youth sports. Larry was preceded in death by... Full story
Our beloved, Ben Jenkins, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2022, at Centralia Providence Hospital. He was 80 years old. Ben was born in Springfield, Ohio on March 27, 1942, to Eleanor Jean Smith and Benjamin C. Jenkins. He was the oldest of the four children born to them. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1960 and served as a ship fitter on the USS Klondike. After contemplating two years of service, he joined the Naval Reserves and served four more years. Ben was a devoted husband, father... Full story
Dalton Quinn Cartwright, 28, a resident of Shelton, WA passed away December 22, 2022, at Mason General Hospital. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Michael Raymond King, 32, a resident of Shelton, WA passed away December 25, 2022, at home. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Elrey I. Simon, 84, a resident of Shelton, WA passed away December 26, 2022, at Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia, WA. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Penny... Full story
Maryln Jerue was born to Ardell and Lester Edens on July 10, 1937, in Centralia, WA. She went to be with our Father in Heaven on December 15, 2022. Maryln was 85. Maryln was a graduate of South Kitsap High in 1955. She married Bill Carlson shortly after they both graduated from South Kitsap High. Bill and Maryln had four children, Mike Carlson (Julia), Howard Carlson (Dawn), Judi Mc Ferron (Pat) and Susan Carlson Fisher. Maryln later married Larry Jerue and has four step-children, Vicki Jerue, Mark Jerue (Debra), Paul Jerue (Tricia), and... Full story
Richard Gibson, born June 3, 1947, passed away at Mason General hospital on December 4, 2022, of natural causes. Richard proudly served in the U.S. Navy. Rick was born in Veleer, MT and is survived by his wife Patricia, brother Jerry, daughter Diane, step-daughter Susan, step-son Larry, granddaughters Melissa, Shaniah, Drewsilla, and London, great-granddaughter Lucy, and estranged son Dewey. He was preceded in death by his other son Riley. A memorial service and celebration of life will be held... Full story
Theresa Lynn Torstenson, age 62, was called home to be with her son on December 6th, 2022, in Shelton,Washington. She was an aunt, great-aunt and great-great-aunt to many. She will be missed tremendously. She is survived by her grandchildren Brian Torstenson and Alexis Borst. Her siblings, Andy Torstenson (Sandy), Joe Torstenson (Cathy), Donna Quinlivan (Mike), Janet Adams (Steve). A celebration of Theresa's life will be held Friday December 30th, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. at the Squaxin Island... Full story
Richard T. Kassuhn, 79, a resident of Eatonville, WA passed away December 16, 2022, at St. Joseph Medical Center in Tacoma, WA. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Wesley Dixon, 62, a resident of Tahuya, WA passed away December 17, 2022, at St. Michael’s Medical Center in Silverdale, WA. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Sharon L. Cromley, 87, a resident of Belfair, WA passed away December 20, 2022, at home. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and C...
Loretta June, "June" Harvey, 91, former homemaker and Shelton resident, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at Pacific Care Center in Hoquiam, Washington. June was born on August 15, 1931, in Astoria, Oregon to parents George Hendrickson and Ida Hendrickson (Burri). When she was a young girl, the family moved to Aberdeen, Washington. June later graduated from Weatherwax Aberdeen High School, where she then graduated from Grays Harbor College obtaining a degree in nursing.... Full story
Janice "Robertson" Pascher, 70, was set free and went to meet her Savior on December 7, 2022. She was born July 11, 1952 in Tacoma, WA and was brought to her parents Lloyd and Thelma Robertson in Shelton, WA. She grew up in Shelton, graduated from Shelton High School then attended Beauty School. July 29th, 1978 she married Frank Pascher in a backyard wedding. Frank and Janice met on a blind date, their joke was she was the date, and he was blind. They were married over 44 years. Let me tell you,... Full story
On November 10, 2022, at age 78, Mary Elizabeth Hagen passed away at Alpine Way here in Shelton. She is survived by daughters Christine Johnson and Cynthia Reyes, granddaughter Anne Weeden, brother George Hurst, sisters Patricia Desmond and Suzanne Hurst, and longtime friend Elizabeth Shoeman. Mary was born in Seattle, WA, graduated from high school in Long Island, New York, and graduated from the University of Oklahoma. She loved to travel, having been to all 50 of the United States and also a... Full story
Jason A. Clinton, 47, a resident of Union, passed away December 10, 2022, at home. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Doris M. Fenton, 83, a resident of Olympia previously of Mason County, passed away December 12, 2022, at Olympia Transitional Care & Rehab, Olympia. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Evelyn L. Noyes, 60, a resident of Olympia previously of Mason County, passed away December 13, 2022, at home. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and... Full story
Beverly Leah Weston, 87, passed away on November 9, 2022 at Skagit Valley Hospital in Mount Vernon, WA. She was born on February 20, 1935 in South Bend, WA, the daughter of Leland and Bernice Hunt. A long time resident of Grapeview, Washington, Beverly is known for her many hours of volunteer service to the North Mason Food Bank and Belfair Faith in Action. She is also a beloved lifetime member of the Belfair TOPS Chapter. In her younger years she was an avid Volksmarch participant all over the... Full story
Debra "Deb" Gayle Hart passed away suddenly on November 30, 2022 at her home in Fawn Lake. Deb had lived in the Shelton area for nearly 25 years and was well known in the local art community. She participated in many craft and art events as well as being a long-time member of the Peninsula Art Association. She had also been involved in the Shelton business community and was associated with her long-time friend, Shelly Barnett's "Off-The-Walls" gallery. Professionally, she was a career licensed o... Full story
Dorothy Powter 88, passed away Nov. l4, 2022 at Kindred Hospital in Seattle. She was born in Chehalis in 1934 and grew up in Bremerton. Her parents were Edith and Theodore Luebke, and her brother Theodore (Teddy) Luebke. She shared 3 children with Ron Patnoe, since passed. She was a homemaker when the children were young, and then entered the workforce in retail sales (interior design, jewelry, tennis facility) in Seattle. She moved from the families' home on 42nd Ave. NE. in Lake City to... Full story
On Sunday, November 20, 2022, Martin Ernest Best, loving husband, father, and Grandfather passed away at the age of sixty-seven. He was born on November 23, 1954 to Lorn and Betty Best. Martin loved education; he received his Bachelor of Science degree from University of Maryland while in the Air Force. He served in the Air Force for thirteen years. Upon his departure from the service, he brought his family to Shelton, Washington in 1988. Martin then went on to earn his Master's in Public... Full story
Morley "Prepp" Preppernau Jr. passed away peacefully at home in the presence of his beloved wife, Jane, on November 30, 2022 after a long standing illness. Prepp was born on January 11, 1943 to Morley and Audrey Preppernau, in Tacoma, WA. He graduated from Shelton High School in 1961 and later attended Olympic Junior College and Saint Martin's College. Prepp served in the United States Army, serving in Darmstadt Germany. Prepp was an active member of the Mason County community, spending much of... Full story
Gloria J. Ragsdale, 81, a resident of Shelton, passed away December 6, 2022 at home. Arrangements are by Forest Funeral Home and Crematory. James S. Hedges, 78, a resident of Shelton, passed away December 4, 2022, at home. Arrangements are by Forest Funeral Home and Crematory. Kenneth Yanez, 64, a resident of Shelton, passed away December, 2, 2022, at home. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Charles D. Keith, Jr., 60, a resident of Aberdeen, WA passed away December 6, 2022, at Grays Harbor Regional Hospital... Full story
Bill S. Borden was born March 3, 1938, in Shelton. He passed away November, 25, 2022, in Olympia, WA. Bill married Eileen Kundert in July of 1966. He worked for Simpson Timber Company in Shelton until he retired in 2000. He then began working as a security guard for a few years in his retirement. Bill is survived by wife Eileen Borden of Shelton, son and daughter-in-law Andrew and Dionne Borden, grandchildren; Alanna Borden, Michael Morse, Jr., Moriah Hagberg, and great-grandson Noah Hagberg,... Full story
Michael "Mike" Allen Wright, 57, died November 24th, 2022, in Shelton, WA. He was born on December 29, 1964, in Shelton to Irene and Victor Wright. He was the youngest of five children. Mike attended Shelton schools and graduated from the class of 1983. Mike was a jack-of-all-trades. He held numerous jobs from roofing, welding, auto mechanic and many years of processing, cutting, and harvesting trees with our local Christmas tree farms. He had a passion for race cars, trucks, motorcycle racing... Full story
Linda Shaw July 29, 1943 - November 1, 2022, Linda Shaw, devoted mother, sister and wife passed away on November 1st, 2022 in Olympia, WA. Linda grew up in southern California and had many fond memories of the ocean, backyard pools, and time spent with her extended family while living there. She married Terry Shaw in 1962 and had two children, Lisa and Stephanie. She spent many years at home caring for her family, and then later she went to work as an Educational Assistant with the Shelton... Full story
Reverend Neil Raymond Thompson passed away on November 25, 2022, in Lacey Washington. Neil was born in Lindsay, California on April 8, 1938. At the age of three, his family moved to San Bernardino where he attended elementary through high school. After high school, Neil attended the California Lutheran Bible School for one year and Pacific Lutheran University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. Neil then attended Wartburg Theological Seminary during which time he completed an internship... Full story
