Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Fredrick Charles passed away peacefully on July 26, 2023 in Longview, Wa after a courageous battle with dementia at age 82. Born in Tacoma, Wa in 1941. Fred had many talents, a master mechanic and a skilled wood craftsman. Among other things, he loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting and camping with family and friends. Fred was very active in his community, serving as the University Place Lions Club president twice. Fred and wife Jane retired to the Elochoman valley in 2005, enjoying the beauty the valley gave. He was preceeded in death by...
Joyce Ann Smith May 30, 1943 – September 1, 2023 Beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. Joyce is survived by Charles Vern Smith, her loving husband of 62 years. Her daughter Shannon Marie Smith and son-in-law David Smith. Granddaughter Mary Elizabeth Smith, Grandson Alan David Vernon Smith. Sister Mary Jean and husband David Gilday; Brother Michael and sister-in-law Christy Hurley; Brother Joseph and sister-in-law Hannah Hurley; Many nieces and nephews. Preceding Joyce were her parents: Lawrence Arthur and Mary Elizabeth Hurley, Her daughter D...
Charles "Marshall" Myers passed away peacefully at home in Cathlamet on August 30, 2023. He was born in Hoquiam, WA on July 15, 1926 to Charles and Alice Myers. Marshall lived most of his life in Longview and Castle Rock before moving to Cathlamet in 2008. He attended R.A. Long High School and was a member of the swim team. In 1944 he joined the Marine Corp where he saw action in Saipan, Tinian and Okinawa. He served proudly as a marine and was honorably discharged in 1946. He returned home and...
David C. Spooner 83, of Cathlamet, died August 25, 2023 in Longview. Dave was born August 20, 1940 in Tacoma to Andrew and Margaret Spooner. Dave grew up in Clatskanie and Portland, Oregon before entering the Airforce at age 19. After leaving the military in 1963, he was a musician, playing the saxophone in many clubs and lounges with several bands in the Portland area. In 1967 he married Gladys Wegdahl Wright and moved to Cathlamet. He worked briefly at Tollycraft and Brusco Corp before joining Crown Zellerbach from 1972 to 1985. After that...
Robert "Bob" Lee Hake III passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 3, 2023, at his home in Cathlamet, Washington after a valiant battle with cancer. He was born on September 17, 1942, in Yakima and was raised on the Hake family ranch in Wapato before moving to Elma, WA his senior year of high school. Bob had fond memories growing up in Wapato where he was a four-sport athlete who had tremendous success swimming, having set many records. He enjoyed spending time with his many...
Douglas Leland Wright, July 13, 1949 - April 22, 2023, son of Leland and Lille Wright. Born in Cathlamet, his family moved to Anchorage in 1958. He moved back to Washington after graduating high school and resided in Vader until his death. He is survived by his sister....
A Celebration of Life for Dan Bardsley will be held August 26, 1 p.m., at the Rat Tap Event Center, 90 Broadway, Cathlamet. Luncheon will be provided. His obituary was published March 2, 2023....
Frances 'Kaye' Weimer, 82, loving wife, mother, grandma, great-grandma, sister, aunt, and friend to many, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2023. Kaye was born on July 11, 1940 in Walla Walla, Washington, and moved to Seattle, Washington where she was raised with siblings Fred, Terry, and Pam. After graduating from high school, Kaye attended Pacific Lutheran University where she met and fell in love with her husband, Cliff Weimer. Cliff and Kaye were married on June 30, 1962. Their daughter,...
Roy was born in Auburn, WA on January 19, 1945, to Violet & Frank Tracy. Roy was the third of six children. After a lengthy illness and surrounded by his loving family he joined his beloved savior, Jesus Christ, on July 5, 2023. Roy was proceeded in death by his mother & father, Violet & Frank Tracy, brother Richard Tracy and sister Juanita Hyatt. Roy is survived by his beautiful, devoted wife of 57 years, Donna K. Tracy, his two amazing incredible sons and their wives, Edward Leroy Jr (Lee)/Renae Tracy, Michael Ray/Michelle Tracy, sister...
Pamela Jones, 53, of Cathlamet, died July 15, 2023 in a Vancouver hospital. She was born to Tom and Carol (Davis) Silvestri on March 7, 1970 in Auburn. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in Federal Way in 1988. She had lived in the local area for about 20 years. She loved gardening, the beach, helping the elderly, her cats and especially her family. Pam is survived by her children Jessica Jones and Ryan Jones, two sisters Gina Menard and Paula Silvestri, her parents Tom Silvestri (Lorraine) and Carol Wray and a granddaughter. She...
Donnie ended her battle with Frontotemporal Dementia and entered Heaven July 1, 2023. Donnie was born in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania August 21, 1937. Donnie is survived by husband, Franklin “Frank” Loomans of Cathlamet, and son Jeff and daughter-in-law Martha of Ridgefield, Washington. Donnie and Frank were owners of Sculptured Wildlife Mosaics and traveled the dog show circuit as vendors and made many friends, especially owners of the German Shorthair breed. Donnie was also known for her Legal Secretary skills. They were married for 54 yea...
A Memorial Service for Jack Oakes will be held July 13 from 2-4 p.m., at the RiverMile 38 Brewery at the marina in Cathlamet. Light refreshments will be served. His full obituary was published in the June 22 edition....
A Celebration of Life for Becky Bonny-Mcaughey will be held July 16 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Duck Inn in Skamokawa. Prepare to share memories. Food and beverages provided....
Our beloved Jack passed away June 7th at home on Puget Island surrounded by his family and friends. He was born in Portland, Oregon, April 2, 1947, son of Harold and Lois Oakes. He and his brother, Brian, grew up on Yamhill Street next to Mt. Tabor Park. He attended Benson Polytechnic H. S. where his father taught for 30 years. Jack became a skilled mechanic and machinist. He used his mechanical knowledge, skill, and inventiveness to help his family, friends, and neighbors. He was a quiet man with a kind heart who lived his belief that people...
Eric (Rick) Robert Nelson, Jr., was born Jan. 16, 1951, in Shelby, Mont., and died June 2, 2023, surrounded by his family. His parents were Eric (Bob) Nelson and Lois Pride Nelson. The family lived in Idaho until moving to Castle Rock just in time for the 1962 Columbus Day Storm. They moved to Cathlamet a year later, with his father managing and, in 1966, buying The Wahkiakum County Eagle. Rick worked as a printer's devil and pressman. He graduated from Wahkiakum High School in 1969, having participated in football, baseball and debate. He...
Frances Marie Penttila passed away at home just before dawn on May 24, 2023. Francy was born in Astoria, Oregon on December 11, 1926 to Eva (Alanen) Nelson and Gunnar Nelson. She came to Deep River by river, aboard “The General Washington” to the “Deep River Hotel” with her parents until their journey the next day to the logging camp at Toonerville. Francy is perhaps the last former resident to have lived there. The family later moved to their family farm in Salmon Creek and she was joined by a brother Roy and a sister Betty. Francy attende...
Eric Robert Nelson, 72, of Cathlamet, died June 2, 2023 at home. He battled cancer for 22 years. A full obituary will be published next week....
Geraldine (Geri) Parker died May 17, 2023, in Centralia. Geri was born August 11, 1937, in Tuckaceggee, NC to Ralph and Essie Ashe. She had nine siblings. Geri married Wayne Parker, and later moved to Washington State. Geri was a hard worker and held many jobs in addition to raising her three sons. On her 21st birthday, she picked 21 sacks of cucumbers! She also cleaned houses, worked at Columbia View Nursing Home, Phil's Highway Mart, Hendrickson's Meat Lockers and retired after 17 years as a...
August 26, 1944 – May 15, 2023 Robert Murray (Bob) Wegdahl, 78, was born August 26, 1944 in Cathlamet, WA at the Cathlamet Birthing House just three blocks from where he passed away at home on May 15, 2023. Bob was born to his mother, Leona Maye (Olson). Fathers included John (Maye) Ostervold, Robert (Mabel) Wegdahl, Sr., Howard (Joyce) Magnuson. All parents preceded Bob in death. Bob graduated from Wahkiakum High School in 1962 and was a proud member of the Wahkiakum Basketball team that t...
Former Skamokawa resident Patricia Parker, of Longview, died April 29, 2023. A private family service has been held. However, a public celebration of her life will be held June 10 from 2-6 p.m., at the Moose Lodge, 921 Washington Way, Longview....
Robert Wegdahl, 78, of Cathlamet, died May 15 at home. A celebration of his life will be held Sunday June 11, 3:00 p.m., at the Duck Inn in Skamokawa. A full obituary will follow next week. Dowling Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements....
Geraldine Parker, 85, of Cathlamet, died May 15 in Centralia. A full obituary will follow next week. Dowling Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements....
James "Jim" Michael Hattrick (75), of Vancouver, WA, passed away, May 5, 2023 from complications due to Ehlors-Danlos Syndrome. Born September 26, 1947 in Toppenish, WA and raised in Cathlamet, WA, Jim was a self-proclaimed "country boy" and a lifelong resident of Washington State. Jim graduated from Cathlamet High School in 1965. In 1969 he married his lovely wife, Judy Jensen and they spent 54 wonderful years together. Jim began his career as a square dance caller when he was 13 years old,...
Ruth Ellen Tinker, 85, of Cathlamet, died in Longview on May 8, 2023. Ruth was born in Spokane on September 4,1937 to Lowel and Hazel Lunneborg. She graduated from Central Valley High School and Deaconess Hospital Nursing School. She played the violin with the Spokane Philharmonic Orchestra and loved music. She worked in several clinics and hospitals including Director of Nursing at Overlake Hospital in Bellevue for 18 years. Later she moved to Long Beach and was Nursing Director of Ocean View Care Center for five years and Ocean Beach...
Terry Thornton, Born October 3, 1949. Died May 5, 2023. If you know the story, that date really tells you all you need to know about Terry. He was due on Christmas day. Do the math. October 3. December 25. We know he weighed less than 3 pounds when he was born. He didn’t have fingernails. Toenails. Eyebrows. Hair on his head. He was too frail to weigh, and was rushed to an incubator. But he survived. Despite the head nurse who told his dad, waiting fearfully with the other dads, “not to waste a name you like on ‘it.’” Because “it” wouldn’t make...
