Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891
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Kenneth Jerald Anderson, beloved son and brother, passed away peacefully at his mother’s home on the sixth day of October, 2023 after a long battle with cancer. Ken was born to Terry and Don Anderson on October 24, 1960 in Grand Rapids, MN. Ken grew upin Skamokawa, WA, attended Skamokawa Grade School and Wahkiakum High School. Class of 1979. After high school Ken attended Phoenix institute of Technology, then Washington State University. He settled in Scottsdale, AZ, where he was a real estate broker and owner of Hohokam Realty for 40 years. Ke...
Gerald (Jerry) Willis Hinkson passed away September 29, 2023. Gerald was born November 2, 1935 in Los Angeles, CA, to Gerald O. and Rachel Hinkson. His family later moved to Ashland, OR, when he was about 10 years of age. From 1956-58 he served a mission in the Southern States mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day-Saints. On June 5, 1959 Jerry married Beverly Jean Schwab in the LDS Los Angeles Temple. Jerry served honorably in the national guard. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, football, handball and motorcycles. He also enjoyed...
Longtime Cathlamet resident, Donna Louise Burns, 88, died September 25, 2023 at her home. She was born in Kansas City, Kansas, on March 23, 1935. Her family came to the Elochoman Valley when she was a child. She married LeRoy Burns in 1960 and they owned and operated Burns Rock in Cathlamet for many years, passing it to their son upon retirement. She enjoyed her home, sewing, and caring for her lawn. She was a devout Christian. Donna is survived by husband LeRoy, a son Les, a sister Doloris Wages, three grandchildren, two great grandchildren,...
Patricia Alice Lex Welton, 82, of Pleasanton, CA, passed away peacefully at her home on August 29, 2023. Patricia was a loving mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, and great grandmother. Patricia was born to Mildred and Lyle Lex in Clatskanie, OR. She was the second oldest of 4 siblings, two sisters Dian (Shelly Halloway and Lauren DeRosier) and Mary (Lindsay Pakzad) and brother Bill. Patricia grew up on Puget Island, on Welcome Slough, two houses down from Heritage Bible Church, where she...
Eric Franklin Howard, 65 died on August 25 in Longview. Eric was born to Arthur and Joyce (Harns) Howard on February 13, 1958 in Longview. He lived most of his life there.He moved to Cathlamet four years ago. He graduated from RA Long High School in 1976. He began a long career dump truck driving for several Longview - Kelso businesses retiring from J L Storedahl Trucking in 2018. He is survived by two daughters Carrie Sonntag (Ryan) and Crystal Howard, a son Eric Howard, Jr, a brother Randy Howard (Cindy) and a sister, Danielle Howard and his...
Paul Duncan Stenlund died suddenly on September 4, 2023, in Longview. He is survived by his wife Sharon Stenlund and her six adult children. He was preceded in death by his parents Roy and Grace Stenlund, and brothers Bud and Bill. Paul spent his entire life on the Columbia River. Born in Longview, he spent his childhood in Chinook and Ilwaco, where his family owned a fishing business. Paul was known as an avid boatsman and sailor and first crossed the Columbia Bar at the age of five. Paul was...
Raymond M. Toste was born on March 29, 1944, in Scotia, CA. As a child, he attended Grant Union grammar school in Ferndale, CA. When he was young, his family moved to Cathlamet, WA, on the Columbia River. He attended Wahkiakum Junior and Senior High School. He lived and worked on his family's dairy farm on nearby Puget Island throughout those years. Ray was active in school government and sports and held the school's home run record for many years after he graduated. After graduating from Lower...
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...
