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Jean Davison-Pottratz passed away at 9:00 a.m. at home on Monday, August 15th, 2022. She was born in Troy Kansas on November 22nd, 1933. She was 88 years old. She graduated from Fairfax High in Fairfax Missouri. Jean married George Eugene Davison in 1953, and was married to him for 35 years until his death in 1988. She married James Pottratz in 1993, at which time she moved to Grants Pass, Oregon. After Jim's death in 2001 she moved to Shelton, Washington in 2012, where she lived with her daught...
We wanted to let family and friends know that Douglas Troy Stoner, born August 16, 1957, passed away on Monday, August 22, 2022. He was surrounded by his family. He passed away quickly and painlessly after a short battle with cancer. He spent the week before his passing with all his faculties in place. Douglas had just had fun floating down a river, fishing, and celebrating his birthday with a great feast! Please join us for a Celebration of Douglas's life on September 18, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. at...
Heather (Laney) Games passed away at home, peacefully in her sleep on August 3rd, 2022. She lived a full and happy life and continues to be loved by her family and all who knew her. Heather is survived by her loving husband; Bernard Games (Bernie), daughters; Jennifer and Tara, grandchildren; Blaze and Valencia, sisters; Cinda, Kathy, Diana, Erin, and Brooke, and many, many beloved nieces and nephews. Heather will have two Celebrations of life services. The first one will be September 3rd,...
George Ronald Shonkwiler, 86, of Shelton, WA, passed away at home, on July 25, 2022, from complications of COPD. He was born on November 10, 1935, to George and Hattie Shonkwiler, in Elma, WA. Graduated from Irene S. Reed High school in 1954, where he played the sousaphone in the high school marching band. After commencement, he rushed to his first day of work, at the Simpson Mill, where he retired from in 1998. A few of his hobbies were watching sports (Mariners and Seahawks), golfing,...
On August 5, 2022, David passed from Alzheimer's disease after a life well-lived. David was born in Onalaska, WA, on September 12, 1936, the second of 12 children. The family moved frequently for employment relocating to South Bend, Fife, and Spanaway, WA, then to Chowchilla, CA, and finally landed in Orting, WA. He excelled in school and was Valedictorian at the Dairyland Grade School in Chowchilla, CA and Salutatorian at Orting High School in Orting, WA. He left home at 16 years of age,...
Anneliese Renate Olson (née Lorenz), known by all of her friends and family as Annie, passed away peacefully at Whatcom Hospice House Sunday evening, July 24, 2022. She was 91. Annie was preceded in death by her husband, Richard (1988), her daughter Barbara Hoyt-Brown (1986), her grandson Richard (1976), her grandson Jeffrey (2020) and her younger brother Edmund "Eddie" Lorenz (2017). Annie lived a remarkable life. She was born in Berlin, Germany, on March 23, 1931, to a family suffering from...
Laura J. Parks, 65, a resident of Shelton, passed away August 22, 2022, at home. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Douglas T. Stoner, 65, a resident of Shelton, passed away August 22, 2022, at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, WA. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Phyllis Piercy, 95, a resident of Olympia, passed away August 22, 2022, at home. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Sharon Ideker, 79, a resident of Shelton, passed away A...
Eric Craig Hansen passed away at the age of 51 on July 23, 2022 at Swedish Hospital in Seattle. He was born on May 5, 1971 to Steven Craig Hansen and Janet (Brown) Hansen. Eric graduated in 1989 from North Mason High School and lived in Belfair most of his life. After high school, he started painting boats as an independent contractor. This led to a 25- year career in the marine industry. His skill and reputation earned him employment all over the US as well as in several foreign countries....
Michael Robert Rutter, 44, was born in Long Beach, California, September 27, 1977, passed away August 6, 2022, in Shelton, WA. He attended Shelton High School and served in the U.S. Navy. Mike is survived by his parents Mike and Maggie Rutter, previously of Shelton, WA, now of Springfield, MO; son, River Dean Rutter, daughter, Treah Marie Rutter, both of Shelton; sister, Kim (Frank) Sevier of Camus, WA; sister, Gail (Scott) Jones of Marshfield, MO; brother, Scott Kluka of Camus, WA. Mike was a...
A Memorial Service for John Dunlap is being held on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at the Harstine Island Community Hall. Light lunch to follow....
Joseph Mohr was born in St. Paul, MN and died in Belfair, WA. He served in the United States Navy for years, traveling every ocean and continent. He was a recreational diver, car enthusiast, and sportsman. He enjoyed camping and hunting. He was a journeyman electrician for over forty years and taught others the trade. His favorite things were telling tall tales "the mosquitoes of Minnesota are known to carry away small dogs and even babies. Their nests in the trees are quite impressive", and...
Janet Evon Johnson April 18, 1947 – June 14, 2022 It is with great sadness and privilege that we share the passing of Janet (Jan) Evon Johnson, our dear friend and colleague. Jan slipped away quietly on the morning of June 14, 2022, in Gig Harbor, Washington. Her friends were at her side. Born on April 18, 1947 in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, Jan was the oldest daughter of Donald and Patsy (Lang) Johnson. The family moved to East Hoquiam in the early 1950's. Jan attended Grays Harbor schools, g...
Stephen Milus Gay, 72, a longtime Shelton resident, Journal employee, musician and living historian, died at Tacoma General Hospital on August 11 after a six-week bout with sepsis and its complications. He was born July 29, 1950 in Carmel, California, to Henry Guernsey Gay and Fern Wessel Gay when his father was working for the family's weekly newspaper in Monterey. His family made two more stops in the weekly newspaper world, coming north in 1954 for 10 years in Buckley, Pierce County, and...
Richard Neal, 74, a resident of Tacoma, passed away August 16, 2022, at St. Clare Hospital in Lakewood, WA. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. William L. Freitas, 85, a resident of Union, passed away August 18, 2022, at home. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Thelma Lee, 97, a resident of Shelton, passed away August 19, 2022, at Mason General Hospital. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Michael Mizell, 55, a resident of Shelton, passed...
Richard Ferrari, 75, a resident of Shelton, WA, passed away at Fir Lane Health and Rehab in Shelton, on Friday, July 15, 2022. Richard was born in West Des Moines, Iowa, February 11, 1947 to Francis and June Lucile (Fritz) Ferrari. He proudly served our country in the United States Army. Richard is survived by his wife, Audrey Lea (Shaw) Ferrari, and six children; Michael Ferrari, Richard Lee Ferrari, Stephanie Ferrari, Roni Watt, George Mick, and Jim Mick. Richard is loved and will be greatly...
Donald Viney, 81, passed away at Virginia Mason Hospital in Seattle on July 31, 2022. He was born February 22, 1941 in Seattle to Vic and Wilma (Wilson) Viney. Upon retirement as a truck driver, from Wonder Bread and Hostess Cake in 1994, Don and his wife of 34 years, Pam Casady moved from Bellevue to Totten Shores in the Shelton area. He loved their home with a cliff-side view of Totten Inlet, gardening, boating around the South Sound, entertaining friends and family, and dancing, which he...
Eva Lynn Lorberfeld passed away on July 24, 2022 from an aggressive brain cancer that was only detected 10 days prior. Eva was born on July 11, 1975, to Michael and Deborah Kirpes in Tacoma, WA. Eva was proud growing up in a military family and cherished new and exciting places. Her love of the outdoors and the Pacific Northwest brought her and family "back home" where she constantly stated that this was the best life ever. Eva dedicated her two careers to children. Eva earned a Bachelor's...
Maxine Pearl Ori-Faus born in Omaha, Nebraska on September 30th, 1920 to Arthur and Anna Heitzman. Longtime resident of Belfair, Washington passed away on July 31st, 2022 at the age of 101. She was an avid gardener, reader and was famous for her special pies. She had such a big heart and an abundance of love for everyone in her life. She will forever be remembered for her infectious giggles. She is survived by her brother, Dick Heitzman, her daughters Pat Ori-Kelley and Judi Ori-Burt, many...
A Celebration of Life honoring Chris Drebis A Picnic & BBQ will be held at Walker Park, 2224 SE Walk Park Rd., Shelton, WA On Saturday, August 27th from 3:00 p.m. until dusk. Bring a side dish if you wish, and lots of stories to share about Chris....
Joseph Mohr was born in St. Paul, MN and died in Belfair, WA. He served in the United States Navy for years, travelling every ocean and continent. He was a recreational diver, car enthusiast, and sportsman. He enjoyed camping and hunting. He was a journeyman electrician for over forty years and taught others the trade. His favorite things were telling tall tales "the mosquitoes of Minnesota are known to carry away small dogs and even babies. Their nests in the trees are quite impressive", and...
Ronald Jackson McMullen, passed away at Mason General Hospital on Thursday, July 28, 2022. He was a resident of Shelton and the Harstine Island area for over 20 years. He was born November 22, 1943, in Tampa Florida, to Emerson L. McMullen and Vesta Eileen (Thomas) McMullen. His step-father, Arthur Alexander (deceased), was a wonderful role model in Ronald's life. Ronald served in the Peace Corps from 1968-1969. He was married to Linda (Dronen) and Janice (Hoeffer) Young, both deceased, and...
It is with a sad heart that I announce the passing of Karen on July 20th, 2022. She is survived by her husband Earl Smith, daughter Marah Valentine, grandkids; Neveah, Zack and Brianna; brothers Ken Kingery, Doug Kingery and Darren Kingery. Karen was preceded in death by her father, William Kingery and mother, Helen Leerma (Dunbar) Kingery. There will be a celebration of Karen's Life within one year of her passing out at Ocean Shores, WA. The details will be announced at a later...
A Memorial Service for John Dunlop is being held on Saturday, August 27th, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at the Harstine Island Community Hall. Light lunch to follow....
Mary Lou Gagne-Swarts, 63, a resident of Shelton, passed away July 25, 2022, at Mason General Hospital. Arrangements are by Forest Funeral Home and Crematory. Michael Thane McCabe, 74, a resident of Shelton, passed away August 3, 2022, at home. Arrangements are by Forest Funeral Home and Crematory. Richard Strauss, 60, a resident of Shelton, passed away August 3, 2022, at home. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. William John Bruce, 76, a resident of Shelton, passed away August 8, 2022, at Capital Medical...
The Emele family, with heavy hearts, announces the passing of Richard Donald Emele, Sr. "Dick" passed away Saturday, July 30th, 2022 at 11:05 a.m., PST, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Dick is survived by his wife, Alice Emele, daughter Ronda Sherwood and son Richard Donald Emele, Jr. Dick has three grand-children; Lindsay Marie-Gail, Ronni Kay-Lynn and Austin Orion as well as four great-grandchildren; Kiri, Lily-Ann, Lily-Rose and Richard-Steven. Dick was born on April 3rd, 1945 in...
