Dedicated to the citizens of Mason County, Washington since 1886
Dedicated to the citizens of Mason County, Washington since 1886
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William George Timm was born December 22, 1926, to William Gottleib Timm and Margaret Jeffers Timm on his maternal grandfather, George Jeffers' farm outside of Amherst, Wisconsin. His first teacher was his 13 year old cousin, Marjorie Pipe at the Pipe School that his grandpa drove him to in a horse drawn wagon or that he walked to or skied to. He recalled snow so deep they had to go out an upstairs window to get out of the house. In high school he worked at a shipyard on Lake Michigan for .85... Full story
It's been a year now since Lon Pettitt passed away. Lon was a husband, father, uncle, grandfather, great grandfather and friend. Lon served in the Marines, earned his master's degree at the University of Washington, began his career at Boeing and finished his career at the shipyards in Bremerton. His longtime family residence was as Mason Lake, which he and his family built. Lon really enjoyed sailing and traveling around North America. He is missed by all and will always have a place in our... Full story
Muriel June (Rediske) Mullen, 100, who resided at Maple Glen Senior Living, Shelton, WA, since 2014, died Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at Avamere Transitional Care of Puget Sound, Tacoma, WA. She was born June 30, 1921, at Billings, Montana, to Arthur and Belle Rediske. From 1953 -1967, she resided in Bonners Ferry, where she worked as a bookkeeper for Cook's Electric, along with maintaining a household and raising her two sons. She helped her husband start the Boundary Bowmen Archery Club, and wa... Full story
John W. Gilmore, of Shelton, WA, passed away on October 7, 2021. John and his family moved to Edmonds, WA, in 1966, when he was hired to head up the newly launched marketing arm of the Downtown Seattle Association (DSA), then known as Central Association. He was best known for his achievements as President and CEO of the DSA, to which he was appointed on January 1, 1970, serving in that position until his retirement in January 1995. During his leadership role at DSA, downtown experienced a... Full story
Dean Matthew Johnson passed away on Friday October 15th, 2021. He was born in Long Beach, California on September 8th, 1956, to Lee Roy and Laura Johnson. Dean was the youngest of three children. He served in the US Army before moving to Shelton over 40 years ago. He shared his love and passion of sports within the community by coaching and playing on numerous teams/leagues during his lifetime. He coached family and friends in little league football, baseball, basketball, and soccer; as well as... Full story
Lee F. Chapman passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 23, 2021, at Maple Glen Nursing Home in Shelton, WA, at the age of 89. Born to Ivyl and Wilma Chapman on October 31, 1931 in Arlington, SD and moved to Washington State in 1939. Lee is survived by his wife Lucille of 56 years, six step-children, Charles Dodge, Dick (RaeAnn) Dodge, Linda (Matt) Warner, Margaret (Kim McCarthy), Vicky Chapman and Larry (Tracey) Chapman; sixteen great granddaughters, eight granddaughters, nine great... Full story
Roy Albert Pearsall passed away peacefully in his Montesano, Washington home. Born July 21, 1956 until October 20, 2021. GONE FISHING I'm on a boat headed out to sea Where every day is a day to fish If anyone wonders why I'm missing Just tell them I've gone fishing... Full story
Joyce Marie Ann Rivers of Allyn, Washington, died Saturday, October 23, 2021, in Gig Harbor with her three daughters by her side. She was 84. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio on March 15, 1937, she was the second daughter of Pauline and Dr. Daniel C. Rivers. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend, devoted to her family. She spent her life dedicated to nursing and caring for others. She was giving, selfless and unequivocally amazing. She was preceded in death by her infant son Pete and is survived by her four children Chris Gutman...
Inez Carol Hybholt, 94 died October 10, 2021 with her family by her side in Shelton Washington. She was born January 15, 1927 to Victor and Caroline Granum. She had an older sister Adair and they lived in the Seattle area. Her dad worked for Firestone Tire Company. He was able to keep his job during the Great Depression. Because of many pay cuts they lost their house. They bought a small piece of land in Bothell Washington. Friends and neighbors helped cut trees and dynamite the stumps. They... Full story
Casey Allen Loudin, 44, lost his battle with Liver disease on September 20th, 2021. Born to Chester and Deborah Loudin, November 12, 1976, at Fairfield Air Force Base in Spokane, WA. Casey attended Grade school in Olalla where he played baseball, South Kitsap Middle school, and North Mason High School where he played football and had many friends. He joined the Marines after graduation, and was stationed in Kaneohe Bay Hawaii. Casey always took the time to show respects to other military men,... Full story
James R. Denney, was born in Chehalis, WA in 1942, and passed away Sunday, October 17, 2021. Russ grew up and attended school in Centralia, Washington. He then served at Larson Air Force Base, Moses Lake, Washington. He and Pat returned to Centralia to raise their two sons, then moved to Shelton in 1984, to own and run Pantorium Cleaners until it closed in 2014. Russ will be remembered for his ready smile at work, church, Centralia School Board, and Shelton Chamber of Commerce. He leaves his... Full story
Lauren Sandra Munday, 69, of Shelton, WA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 5, 2021, surrounded by family. Lauri is survived by her husband Mark Munday; her children Earl (Cassie) Moran, Lloyd (Tracy) Moran, Nancy (William) Moran Julian, Jonathan (Dawn) Moran, Sarah (Troy) Martin; her siblings Judy (Larry) Maker, Gordon (Rhonda) Hurd, Gary (Gina) Hurd, Rebecca (Kim) Dixon, Anita (Bill) Masterman, Carol (Jerry) Powless; her grandchildren Stefanie (Keith) Fletcher, Troy (Alex) Martin,... Full story
Phillips "Phil" Bagwill passed away on September 18th, 2021, in Bremerton, Washington at the age of 87. No malady could dampen Phil's affection for his family or his sense of humor. He continued to welcome relatives into his home and to bless us with his laughter until his final weeks of life. Phil grew up in Aberdeen, Washington. He also spent part of his upbringing in Greensboro, North Carolina and Pleasantville, New York. Between 1956 and 1958, Phil served in the United States Army. Several... Full story
Theresa Vera O'Brien Beerbower passed away due to natural causes on Friday, October 2021, at Maple Glen in Shelton. She was 98 years old. She was born September 28, 1923, in Kelso, WA, to James Riley O'Brien & Frances Luvada (Dunathan) O'Brian. She married Harold B. Beerbower on February 6, 1943, at the Beerbower Homestead, and was self-employed at Beerbower Spool Manufacturing. She enjoyed bowling, gardening and sewing. She was preceded in death by her husband, and by daughter Loretta Wilson... Full story
Christine Rose Massey, 72, of Matlock, passed away peacefully on October 2nd, 2021, at home surrounded by family and loved ones. She was born in Bremerton, Washington on July 15th, 1949 to the late Bill and Georgia Massey, and was a lifelong resident of the Matlock community. Christine attended South Puget Sound Community College, receiving her associates of Technical Arts in Horticultural Technology. Her hobbies included sewing, crocheting, gardening, canning, playing piano, cake decorating,... Full story
Sarah Irene (Schroeder) Morgan, 42, beloved wife of James and cherished daughter of Rona & David Schroeder died on September 20, 2021, after a valiant fight with metastatic breast cancer. Sarah was born February 18, 1979, in Shelton, WA. She moved to Belfair when she was four years old and attended school in the North Mason School District from kindergarten to graduation in 1997. Sarah and James Morgan were married on April 8, 2006, at Belfair Community Baptist Church. Sarah is survived by her... Full story
Shirley Marie Grover, age 80, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2021, of natural causes. She was born February 5, 1941, to Melchoir and Theresia Wagner in Linton, North Dakota and was the youngest of nine children. Shirley spent the majority of her life in Wyoming living in Buffalo and moving to Sheridan Wyoming after the death of her husband, Garris Grover in 1992. She worked for Safeway for 25 years and Ace Hardware/Ben Franklin for 12 years until she retired for the second time. She... Full story
Luke Gary Benson died of pneumonia shortly after his 34th birthday on September 29, 2021. He was born and raised in Olympia, WA, and recently was a resident of Shelton. He was loved by his mother and father, Mimi and Gary. He was loved by his brothers Erik (Jamie) and Kyle (Amanda). He was loved by a whole community of people who helped raise, teach and care for him. Those who loved him will miss him. We were all fortunate to have known Luke and are all the better for his existence. A funeral... Full story
Roberta Lynn Scanlon (Smith) passed away at home in Tumwater on September 25, 2021. She was 55. Roberta was born to Bobby W. and Marcia J. Smith (Ford) on January 8, 1966, in Shelton WA. Roberta was a loving daughter, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister and friend. Roberta graduated from Shelton High School in 1984. She went on to Community College at Clover Park and became a Licensed Practical Nurse and worked several jobs in the Olympia area throughout the years. She loved to cook, bake, sing... Full story
Beverly L. (Ruth) Burbridge, 92, passed away peacefully surrounded by family in her Shelton home on September 27, 2021. Beverly was born in Peoria, AZ, in 1928, to William Ruth (Maricopa County deputy) and Nellie James (from Oklahoma) who was a second cousin to Jesse James. Beverly was always proud to be related to George Herman (Babe) Ruth. She graduated from Phoenix Union High School and married Raymond Clyde McCally. Beverly later moved to San Francisco with her three-year old son, Raymond Earl McCally. In 1959, she met and married Robert L... Full story
Forrest James Hoffman, Age 52, passed away unexpectedly at his home on September 20th, 2021. He was born in Spokane, WA, on January 8, 1969. Forrest is survived by his mother, Wyn Hoffman; his sisters, Krysia Shorten and Allison Nelson; his step-son, Cody Maheu; his nephew Daniel Huff and his niece, Caysie Huff. Forrest was known for his big heart and easy-going, laid-back personality which will be missed by all who knew him. He always had this crooked smile and a twinkle to his eyes that let... Full story
Our beloved Mother, Phyllis Lyman (nee Brehmeyer) September 17, 1933, has left us, September 24, 2021, one week after celebrating her 88th birthday and her Grandson's wedding. She was a generous and thoughtful Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Daughter, Sister, and Aunt. She adored her grandchildren: Matthew (Karen) Kimmerly, Amry Kimmerly and Gabriella Kimmerly and was fiercely proud of all of them. We remember her incredible strength and her lifetime support for whatever endeavor we chose. She was a... Full story
Max L. Dean passed away quietly Monday, September 13, 2021, in his home in Shelton, Washington. Born to Frank and Ocie Dean in Wichita, Kansas January 24, 1926, at five years old his family moved to a farm in Arkansas City, Kansas to be close to his grandparents. Farm life was not for Max though, at age 17 his parents granted permission for him to join the Navy. After boot camp, he graduated from Aviation Ordnance, Aerial Gunnery and Bombardier Schools. Joining a photo squadron, he spent hours i... Full story
Robert was born August 29, 1961, in Tucson, Arizona and passed away September 12, 2021, in Puyallup, Washington. He grew up in East Los Angeles, California and lived most of his life in the greater Los Angeles area. He has been a resident of Shelton, Washington for the last 17 years. Robert loved God, his family, and his church family. He was extremely protective over those he loved. He was easy to talk to and made friends quickly. Robert had an effortless smile and a quick wit. His humor was... Full story
On September 22nd 2021 Bonnie Bell Gosser went to be with her Lord and heavenly Father, peacefully in her home. Mom was born in Lisco, Nebraska on May 9th, 1940. She was the youngest of eight children, to Edward and Lucille Whinery. Mom married our Dad, Donald Leroy Gosser September 12th 1953. They resided in Washington State where they raised a daughter and five sons. In 1990, she moved with Dad to Douglas, Wyoming. They resided there until the death of our father in 2006. She then moved back... Full story
