Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Nina Jean (Haataja) Berg, beloved sister, cousin, aunt and friend, passed away on Feb. 4, 2025, at the age of 70 in Bellingham, Wash. Nina was born April 24, 1954 in Long Beach, Wash. to Harold and Kathleen (Harrison) Haataja. Nina was the youngest member of the family and grew up in Rosburg. She attended Grays River Valley Elementary School and graduated from Naselle High School. Nina worked many years in the food industry, first as a waitress and later as a cook at the Naselle Youth Camp in...
Shawn Mace, 59, died at his home in Cathlamet on January 17th. Shawn was born in Longview on June 26,1965 to Glenn and Helen (Mecham) Mace and was the youngest of seven children. He grew up in Cathlamet, graduating from Wahkiakum High School in 1984. He worked at the family owned business, Mace’s Drive Inn from 1986 - 2015. He worked in law enforcement in Wahkiakum County before his job as deckhand and skipper on the Ferry Wahkiakum. He was a member of River of Life Assembly Church. Shawn was preceded by his wife of 32 years, Sheila on Oct 1...
Gilbert E. Charles Jr. 29, died on Friday, December 27, 2024. Gilbert was born December 30, 1994, in Lakewood, Washington to Gilbert, Sr. and Janiece (Franks) Blum. Gilbert graduated from Rochester High School, Rochester, Washington in 2013. He attended Glendale Community College in Glendale, Arizona and studied Geology. In 2014 he came home to the Elochoman Valley to assist with caring for his grandparents Fredrick and Jane Charles, and to start his career in Natural Resources Management. We...
Gilbert E. Charles, Jr., 29, of Cathlamet, died December 27, 2024 in Dallesport, Klickitat County, WA. A celebration of his life will be held Saturday, February 8, 12 p.m. at The Rivermile 38 Brewery. Full obituary to follow next week....
Mary Anne Watkins 81, passed on January 4, 2025. Mary was born on July 5, 1943 in Sequim Washington to Allan and Frances (Mayberry) Pinkerton. Mary graduated from high in Sequim and married Fred Watkins on December 15, 1961. The couple moved to Skamokawa and later Cathlamet where she lived the rest of her life. She enjoyed the Cathlamet Public Library where she volunteered for many years. She also volunteered with the Stars Program at Christmas time. She was an avid Nascar and Seattle Seahawks fan! Mary worked seasonally for over 20 years at...
We are saddened to announce the passing of Jill Marie Kimball, age 57, on December 28, 2024, in Olympia, Washington. Born on June 12, 1967, in South Bend, Washington, to William Beason and Linda Galloway. Jill lived a life full of adventure. Jill loved fishing, riding horses, walking with her dogs, and spending time with her grandsons. She married Steven Kimball in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, in 1999, and they shared over 30 wonderful years together. She is survived by her husband Steve Kimball,...
Marie West 95, of Cathlamet died on December 16 in Woodland WA. Marie was born on September 27,1929 in Portland,OR to Fred and Gertrude( Kolassa )Gackstatter and graduated from RA Long High School in 1948. She loved being a homemaker, cooking and baking. She enjoyed time with her family. She attended both Baptist and Assembly of God Churches. She will be remembered for all of the loving kindness she spread wherever she went. Marie is survived by 2 sons, Gordon (Marsha) Souvenir, Steve Souvenir, and 3 daughters Cynthia (Clark) Kapron, Janet...
Norman Frederick Sotka passed away on December 7, 2024 at the age of 93. Norman was a devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, leaving behind a legacy of love, hard work and family values. He was born April 6, 1931 in Astoria, Oregon. He was raised and lived his entire life on the family cattle ranch in Eden Valley. He attended first and second grades in the one room Eden Valley school. He always thought he was smarter than his twin sister Corliss because she...
Ron Baker, age 85 passed away in Burlington, WA with family and friends surrounding him. Ronald G. Baker was born August 10, 1939 in Longview, WA to Elbert Baker and Eldis (Iverson) Baker. Ron graduated from Wahkiakum High School in Cathlamet, WA in 1957. Ron served an apprenticeship in the Machine Trades after graduating and later served as a manufacturing technical specialist. Ron and Jenny Clark were married on December 22, 1986. Ron's work relocated him to Jamestown, ND in 1986 until his...
Rita "Kooki" Joyce Alberding was born on August 1, 1945 in Portland, Oregon to Carl and Marie (Geisler) Alberding. She passed away at her Puget Island home on November 13, 2024. Kooki grew up on a small farm near Hillsboro, Oregon with four siblings (Patricia, Aubrey, Elaine, and Harriet). As a youth, she was a member of 4-H where she developed her passion for Brown Swiss Cows. Kooki graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1963. After high school, she moved to Glendale, California and worked as an accountant's assistant. After saving enough...
Carol Richardson, 79 of Cathlamet, passed from this world into God's loving arms on November 15th, 2024. She was a beloved mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and friend. Born in January 1945 in Boise, Idaho to Eleanor (Montez) and Reuben Cortes, Carol was known to light up the room and had a wonderful sense of humor. She was a champion for the underdog, loved to ride her ATV on the Oregon sand dunes, loved to listen to many genres of music, had a wonderful singing voice, and loved adventures....
Joined in marriage for 66 years, Marsha and Stan both entered God's presence within five days of each other. Stan and Marsha loved living in the Elochoman Valley and this community for the past 50 years. Please join us for the celebration of Stan and Marsha's lives at The Bridge Church in Cathlamet on November 23rd at noon. There will be a time of food and fellowship following the service. Marsha Elaine Woody Marsha was born in Tacoma, Washington on April 30, 1936, the second of three children....
Larry Dean Holland, 71, of Cathlamet died on October 25th at his home. He was a lifelong Cathlamet resident. He was born on November 20,1952 in Longview to Marvin and Ruth (Smith) Holland. Larry graduated from Wahkiakum High School in 1971. Larry started his long career as a commercial fisherman at the age of 12. It was his passion, and he never looked back. He fished in Cooks Inlet, Alaska and on The Columbia River. He was a member of UCIDA. He married Debbie Tweit on August 11, 2012. He enjoyed life with his family and friends. They made...
19-2024 Joined in marriage for 66 years, Marsha and Stan both entered God’s presence within five days of each other. Marsha died on the 6th of November. Stan followed her on Veterans’ Day, Nov. 11th. Stan and Marsha lived on the Elochoman River for the past 50 years. Please join us for the celebration of Stan and Marsha’s lives at The Bridge Church in Cathlamet on November 23rd at noon. There will be a time of food and fellowship following the service. Obituaries to follow next week....
Sheila L. Mace, 56 of Cathlamet died on October 18th at her home. She was born on Feb 22,1968 in Puyallup. She moved to Cathlamet in 1991 after marrying Shawn Mace. She graduated from Castle Rock High School and Warner Pacific College. She enjoyed her work at Sonshine Day Care at WSU Extension Office in Kelso. Sheila is survived by her husband, Shawn, her daughters Shelby and Shaylee , her son, Shawn Jr, 2 Grandchildren and several siblings. A Memorial Service will be held at Robert Gray Baptist Church on November 9th at 11 AM. Dowling Funeral...
Beloved husband, brother, uncle, and father figure to Terry’s children, her grand and great grandchildren, Howard passed away peacefully August 28, 2024. Born in Cathlamet, WA in 1940 to Anna and Lester Cook, Howard grew up on a farm in Skamokawa, WA. He graduated from Wahkiakum High School in 1959. Upon graduating, he joined the Coast Guard and served four years. He was dedicated to public service and went to work for the Dept. of Natural Resources in Forks, Washington. He bought property in Chelatchie Prairie, WA and lived there the rest o...
Maurice "Maury" Charles Mooers, 90, died peacefully on September 25, 2024 in Kelso, Washington. He was born Oct. 30, 1933, in Portland, Oregon, to Allen and Alice (Glover) Mooers. His second wife of 48 years, Sharrel (Thompson) Mooers, and sister Nancy (Mooers) Holman preceded him in death. He is survived by sisters Aleen Bessonette, 96, and Susan (Michael) Geiser, 81. Maury also leaves five children from both of his marriages. From his first marriage, in 1957, to Carolyn Hayes: Spencer (Lisa) M...
Helen L. Moss, 89, of Vancouver, died on September 6. Helen was born to Robert and Muriel Webb on May 5,1935 in Corvallis Oregon. She grew up in Skamokawa graduating from Wahkiakum High School in 1953 and Lower Columbia College in 1955. She married Alvin Moss on August 20,1955 at the Skamokawa Methodist Church. She worked as Office Manager in a Pediatric Clinic in Renton until retiring in 1993. She and Al lived in Vancouver and wintered in Casa Grande, Arizona for many years. She enjoyed reading, playing piano, golfing, road trips, the Oregon...
Janice Joy Cothren passed away peacefully at her home on August 14, 2024 at the age of 84 surrounded by her loving family. Janice was born to Francis and Laura Edmonson in Prosser, Washington on February 11, 1940. Eventually the family moved to Cathlamet following the booming logging industry in the area. Janice married Carl Cothren in April of 1958 and then graduated from Cathlamet High School that summer. In 1959 they welcomed their daughter Bettie Jane. Carl and Janice were married for...
Adam Michael Phelps, devoted father, cherished son and beloved brother, uncle, grandson, nephew, and friend passed on August 20, 2024. He was born March 9, 1984 in Longview and raised in Cathlamet, where he graduated from Wahkiakum High School. A talented and dedicated welder, he worked for several renowned regional companies, including Foss Maritime, where his grandfather Harley Larson, had once served as tugboat captain. Adam’s career also included roles at Vigor Marine, Randco Tanks, L...
After living a full 81 amazing years, Roy Phillip Pfenniger passed away on August 3, 2024 at St. John’s Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born to Ernest and Juanita Pfenniger in Ohio, on April 6, 1943. He was raised in Chardon, Ohio with his sister Marie, before his father decided to move the family to Salem, Oregon, where he worked as a brick and stone mason. He and his sister attended Salem schools. After graduating, Roy followed in his father’s footsteps and became a union maso...
Howard Cook, beloved husband, son, brother, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away peacefully August 28, 2024. He was preceded in death by his son and best buddy, Ken Anderson. He is survived by his wife Terry, sister Shirley (Harry) Forquer, daughters Lori (Larry) Mansker, Lisa (Bill) Brill, 2 nieces Patty and Jennifer Farquer, 10 grand-children, and 15 great grand-children. Howard was born September 3, 1940 in Wahkiakum County and graduated from Wahkiakum High School after which he spent four years in the Coast Guard. He was...
Mary Granger (Snyder), born on June 23, 1945, to Alice and Roy T. Snyder in Longview, WA, peacefully passed away on Sunday July 21, 2024. Mary’s early years were spent along the Columbia River in beautiful Cathlamet until 1961 when her family relocated to Walla Walla Washington where her parents established Park Manor Nursing Home on Plaza Way. Mary attended DeSales Catholic High School, graduating in 1963. Shortly after, she married James P. Goulet, with whom she had three sons: Paul Scott, James Patrick, and Robert Roy Goulet. Mary was an a...
Rodney Guy Dunham was born June 14, 1937, in Grays River Washington and died at home on August 6, 2024 at the age of 87. Rodney was born to Guy and Edith (Magnuson) in Grays River and attended the Grays River Elementary school until eight grade. He met Elizabeth Ann (Beth) Quigley at the county fair, and they married July 11th 1959 on Puget Island and settled in Grays River. Rodney was a foreman for the Wahkiakum Road Department for the majority of his career. He was a lover of vintage cars and enjoyed taking people for rides. Rodney is...
Wilhelm C. Kolditz, 76, of Cathlamet died at his home on July 26th. He was born in Jakarta, Indonesia on February 17, 1948 to Wilhelm and Cornelie (VanDerHoeven) Kolditz. Will graduated from Brigham Young Young University in Provo Utah in 1972. On December 30, 1971 he married Lily Schellenberg at The Salt lake City Temple and they lived in many places over the course of his work at Toyota USA .Will was a valued employee in management for Toyota until he retired from there in 2003. They moved from Vancouver WA to Cathlamet in 2008 where they...
