Dedicated to the citizens of Mason County, Washington since 1886
Dedicated to the citizens of Mason County, Washington since 1886
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Barbara Maxine Rogerson passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 23, 2021. She was 93. Barbara was born December 3, 1927, in Casper, Wyoming, to George and Emma Brown. At age 14, she moved with her parents, two older brothers, and a younger sister to Centralia, Washington, where she graduated from High School. In 1945 she met Robert "Bob" Rogerson while both were attending Centralia College. Bob and Barb married in 1948 and moved to Seattle so both could attend the University of Washington.... Full story
Bonnie Walker-Eddy passed at home after the family completed the Thanksgiving she had planned. She fought a long six-year battle with bone cancer. Her life was full of her family and career. She retired as a bookkeeper at the Squaxin Tribal Smoke Shop but previously worked at Little Creek and the Alderbrook Inn. Her proudest career moment was when she was promoted to the POS auditor by Ron Meyers. Bonnie was an Eagles member and loved dancing and taking photos of the deer in her yard. Her... Full story
Jerri passed away peacefully in her home in North Bend, Oregon on Nov. 20, 2021 with her husband Glen by her side. Jerri Lee was born on July 10, 1950 in Shelton, WA. She grew up on Mason Lake and Graduated Irene S. Reed High School in 1968. After high school she moved to Alaska and became secretary to the Commissioner of the State of Alaska which was one of her most favorite adventures. She married Glenn in 2011 and although she never had any children, she loved nothing more than raising all... Full story
December 2, 1935 – September 17, 2021 A dewdrop fell And a dewdrop vanished That is me. -Toyotomi Hideyoshi Yoshiko "Yoshi" Crowell was born Yoshiko Amino on December 2, 1935 in Yokohama, Japan to Masanobu and Kimie Amino. A child during World War II, Yoshi lived through the turmoil and destruction caused by the Allied attacks on and atomic bombings of the Empire of Japan. The hardships caused by the war instilled a quiet seriousness into Yoshi, as well as a tendency to keep anything of p... Full story
Gerald Leon Salisbury passed away from cancer on October 25, 2021, at the age of 84. He was born in Dodge City, Kansas, to Lucy and Loren Salisbury. Jerry grew up in Puyallup, Washington and graduated from Puyallup High School. There he met Bonnie, the love of his life and his wife for 66+ years. Jerry loved his country and served in the United States Army with a tour in Alaska. Upon completion of his military enlistment, he attended the University of Puget Sound. He graduated from UPS with a... Full story
Bernie Dorcy, age 95, passed away on November 18, 2021, after suffering a recent stroke. He was a man of abiding faith, devoted to his family, and the service of others. He is survived by his five children: Marcia Echols (Michael), Lane (Barb), Kevin (Kathy), Barb Smith (Jack), Bruce (Laura), 13 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, four sisters, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife of 73 years, Charlene, parents, a brother and two sisters. Bernie was born in... Full story
Graydon Joel Holden passed away October 14, 2021, at age 82. Graydon was born August 1, 1939, in Anoka, MN. He was the eldest child of Graydon Joseph and Margaret [Kolstad] Holden, with three younger siblings; Carol, David, and Betty. The family moved to Woodinville, WA in 1943, and Graydon graduated Bothell High School in 1957. He worked with his father and brother hanging drywall in the Seattle area. Graydon had two sons, Ken and Steve, from his first marriage to Darlene Galbrath. n 1972 he... Full story
Robert Kline Bonnett, III, passed November 9, 2021 from esophageal cancer. Written in his own words, "Bob" was born February 27, 1952 in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Betty and John R. Bonnett, he was the second of four children. Bob received his Architecture Degree from the University of Idaho in 1974 and practiced for 28 years before retiring in 2002. On July 24, 2000, he married Janet Ann Siegert and raised three sons; Erik and Tyson Siegert and Mike Bonnett. Bob loved to work with his hands,... Full story
Bob passed away at Alpine Way assisted living facility on November 8th, 2021, with his children, Rob and Pixie by his side. Born May 16th, 1943 in Silsbee, Texas, Bob lived the majority of his adult life in Shelton, WA. Bob left Texas before graduating high school and joined the Navy in the early 60's. He met his future wife, Joy while serving in the Navy. He was honorably discharged from service in 1964 and shortly after moved with his wife and baby daughter to Shelton. He worked for Simpson Ti... Full story
Rose Else Sheary was born Rose Klein in Herrenberg, Germany on November 14, 1943. Rose had been a resident of Washington since 1971, living in many different places, but most recently called Shelton home. Rose passed away at the Hospice House in Tacoma on October 1, 2021. Rose immigrated to the United States in the early 1970's, living first in Menlo, WA. She fulfilled a long-time dream and became a nurse in 1972. Rose was also a volunteer firefighter and EMT for the Quinault Fire Department for... Full story
In Loving Memory of James A. Archer Jim Archer passed away peacefully on October 25, 2021. Jim was born August 14, 1948 to James and Pauline Archer of Shelton. After graduating high school in 1966, he joined the Marine Corps and he served two tours in Vietnam. Once out of the service, he worked in the construction industry until his retirement in 2009. Jim was preceded in death by his parents and his only child Jimmy Archer. He is survived by brothers, Doug and John and sisters, Kathy and Nancy. A celebration of life will be held at a later... Full story
Richard Allen Smith, born April 12, 1958, in Olympia, WA, to John and Jean Smith. He passed away November 13, 2021, in Lummi, WA. He and his wife Carol lived on Skokomish Nation in Mason County. Richard was a heavy equipment operator, a tree topper, and had so many more valuable traits. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and spending time with family, playing pool and darts. He had a strong belief in the Shaker Church and contributed so much to the community by grave digging, making caskets, and... Full story
Lois Gathoni Kirika journeyed home on November 7, 2021, at Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia, WA. Lois was born March 17, 1943 in Uthiru, Kenya. She came to the United States on September 12,1962. She went on to get her Masters Degree in teaching from San Francisco University in California. While attending school she met Moses Kirika who also was attending the university. They later married on February 13, 1965, and had one son. They later made the decision to move to Shelton, Washington... Full story
Hugh Wallace Ewart, "Wally," died on Thursday, November 11, 2021, after a long and happy life. Born in Decatur, Illinois in 1939, he graduated from Decatur High School in 1957. Wally graduated from Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut in 1961, having attended as an Illinois Scholar. He then earned a PhD in chemistry at Yale University in 1966. While in graduate school, Wally married Joanna Vallentine. He then completed a year-long postdoctoral fellowship in chemistry at the University of... Full story
Lois Gathoni Kirika journeyed home on November 7, 2021, at Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia, WA. Lois was born March 17, 1943 in Uthiru, Kenya. She came to the United States on September 12,1962. She went on to get her Masters Degree in teaching from San Francisco University in California. While attending school she met Moses Kirika who also was attending the university. They later married on February 13, 1965, and had one son. They later made the decision to move to Shelton, Washington... Full story
Geral was born at home in Utica, Montana to Russell and Cora Rodgers. He lived in Shelton since 1942. He passed away at St. Joseph's Hospital in Bellingham in his sleep. In 1944, he married June Chesley, raised two sons, Jerry and Jim and lived on Island Lake for 62 years. During WWII, he joined the army landing in France then walked with his unit to Germany to liberate the Nazi death camp Ohrdruf. His brothers and he owned Rodgers' Brothers' Garage for 20 years, then worked at Rayonier and... Full story
Patricia Jean Stratton passed away after a long illness, September 30, 2021, surrounded by her loving family in Shelton, Washington. Pat was born March 22, 1930 to George and Mildred Coons in Tacoma, Washington. While living in Idaho, Pat met Vernal Franklin Stratton, the love of her life. Vern and Pat were married April 12, 1947, a blessed union that lasted for 74 years. Vern and Pat loved traveling and camping with their family. Pat was a wonderful and inventive cook, so their travels were spi... Full story
Don Jones passed away at his home with family by his side on October 8, 2021. He was 72. Don was born in Spokane, Washington in March of 1949. He moved to Belfair, Washington in the 1970's. He worked at and retired from Mission Creek Youth Camp after 30 years in Probation/Counseling. He then drove school bus at North Mason School District for multiple years. He was well known and loved in his communities and by his family and friends. He leaves behind his wife Margie Steinke, his brother Lowell... Full story
Mary Ellen Haefliger, a former resident of Shelton, WA who moved to San Antonio, Texas in 2011, died at age 76 from kidney failure and pneumonia on Friday, October 15,2021, at a San Antonio hospital. A native of Pennsylvania, Mary Ellen graduated from Dondero High School in Royal Oak, MI, in 1963, and American River College in Sacramento, CA with an Associate Arts Degree in Home Economics in 1965. She later married Edward Haefliger in1967, and they were divorced in 1997. Survivors include her... Full story
James "Jim" Dalton Edwards a local retired shellfish farmer and outdoorsmen died unexpectedly on Thursday, September 30, 2021, at the age of 82, at his home in Shelton, WA. Jim was born in grand Junction, Colorado, on June 21, 1939. He graduated from Shelton High School in 1957. After joining the Army and serving in Germany, he returned home and worked as a commercial fisherman. He then purchased his own shellfish farming business and worked doing what he loved until retiring at age 80. Jim,... Full story
Debra Lynn Cermak-Goldy passed away, loved and surrounded by her children on October 24th, after a brief cancer battle. She was 54 years old. Debbie was born Debra Lynn Cermak to Wayne and Barbara Cermak on November 14th, 1966, in Olympia, Washington. A native Northwesterner, Debbie spent the first part of her life Lacey, and finished high school in Shelton, Washington, where she would later settle and raise a family. Debbie was a strong, supportive mother to her kids Chelsea, Chase, and Chloie... Full story
Leah Allen from Federal Way, WA, passed away from complications after having hip surgery on October 26, 2021. She was born in Havre, Montana in 1932. Parents were Gerald and Stephana (Vylasek) Needham. Leah and her brothers and sisters attended schools in Shelton, WA, while the family lived at Dayton Peak Lookout Station. Her parents worked for the Dept. of Forestry State of Washington. This is where Leah learned her skills in forestry. Later in life, she worked for the Dept. of Forestry at thre... Full story
James Clark Brooks was born March 25th, 1949, and passed away from lung cancer on March 21st, 2021. He grew up on Spencer Lake. He was in the Navy from 1968 to1972, and was a Veteran of the Vietnam War. His career was mostly spent with the Simpson Timber Company. Jim enjoyed outdoor activities, waterskiing, parachuting and hang gliding, mountaineering, marathon running and bicycling, and hiking remote beaches and forests. His love of flying lead him to build an ultra-light airplane and teach... Full story
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of an amazing woman, Donna Lee Coma on October 21, 2021. Donna was born July 3, 1942, in Vancouver, WA to Frances L. Lockard and Elmer V. Wilson. She has affected many people's lives and will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Memorial will be announced. Condolences can be mailed to: 120 E. Barnsby Place, Shelton, WA, 98584.... Full story
In Loving memory of Joyce Marie Ann Rivers (Gutman) March 15, 1937-October 23, 2021 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... Full story
