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Larry Steven Johnson
Larry Steven Johnson, 76, died May 9, 2021, at Shelton Health and Rehab. He was born March 23, 1945, in Breckenridge, MN. He served as an able Seaman for the U.S. Coast Guard from 1964 – 1970. He crossed the equator aboard Coast Guard Cutter Chautauqua on 28 January 1965 at the 108º meridian and was initiated into the Silent Occult Mysteries of the Far East. He spent his childhood residing in San Diego and moved to Shelton in 1970. Earning his living as a carpenter, and in floor covering, he was also an avid mechanic and never hesitated to help family or friends using his talents. Survived by three daughters, Thea Paul, Jillian and Kelsey Johnson; three sons Jason and Loean Johnson and Duane Yaeger; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; one sister Kay Hoopes, two nieces Tammy Johnson and Asia Hoopes Cline, and one nephew Dylan Hoopes. Larry was preceded in death by parents Cal and Betty Johnson, and younger brother Jim. Terrell “Terry” Shayne Surratt It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Terry Surratt. He was born in Portland, Oregon to Terrell and Charlene Surratt. A free spirit who never cared about fortune and fame, Terry was much more interested in living in the moment. He had a lot of close friends. Even if he did not always keep in regular contact, reuniting with him felt like no time had passed and friends could catch up, feeling like they never missed a beat. He was a graduate of Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Portland. He worked in many different restaurants around Union, Shelton, and Olympia, and most recently at Indian Summer Golf and Country Club. His love of food didn’t stop when he left work; he loved cooking at home for friends and family. His ability to turn what seemed to be a near-empty pantry into an amazing meal was legendary. Terry was an avid backpacker and spent many nights sleeping in the Olympic Mountains. He often dragged his friends along whether they wanted to or not, and he had no problem lovingly telling somebody “you’re not a backpacker.” Terry was continually active in the disc golf community and travelled the Northwest to countless tournaments, especially in the early 2000’s. He was a great ambassador for disc golf; he introduced countless players to the sport and attended work parties to install and beautify multiple courses. Terry was taken away too soon, but he left a deep impact on those who knew him and he will be dearly missed. He is survived by his son, Nickolas Surratt of Olympia; step daughter Alex Davis-Brazill of Seattle; brother Vince Surratt, niece Quinn Surratt, and nephew Turner Surratt, all from Portland, Oregon; and step father David Elliot of Beaverton, Oregon. There will be a memorial held at Mason Lake (Green Diamond Campground/Mason Lake Recreation Area) on July 31 from noon to 4 p.m. Odus L. Hutchins (Hutch) Odus L. Hutchins (Hutch), age 87, passed away on July 1, 2021, surrounded by his loved ones at Providence St. Peter’s Hospital in Olympia, WA. He was born in Winslow, Arkansas on Oct. 23, 1933. He left home at the young age of 14 to follow the harvest seasons across the United States; he beat out most of the older guys for the higher paying, machine operating jobs due to his confidence and determination! At the age of 18, he enlisted in the United States Army, where he served as a mechanic in Germany, receiving both the good conduct award and occupational award. After his service, Odus became a Mason County Sheriff’s deputy eventually landing a job with The Mason County Road Dept. doing what he loved-excavation! Eventually Odus co-owned and operated James Excavation for many years before retiring at the age of 70 from Huston Excavating. Following retirement, he continued the job he was best known for: a family man! He was the most kind and loving husband, dad, brother, grandpa, great grandpa and friend. He believed in being kind to everyone he came across; caring for the people he loved and giving everything he had, even when that meant he went without. These are just some of the qualities he passed down to his family and we promise to continue to carry on his legacy of kindness, as he would want. He was our true Patriarch and will be missed every single day by all who knew and loved him. Odus is survived by his wife, Arlene Hutchins; Son Richard Hutchins Sr. (Becky) of Shelton, daughters, Cindy Russell of Wasilla, Alaska and Misty Hutchins of Shelton. Grandchildren: Richard Hutchins Jr. (Danielle), Jennifer Rose (Jim), Harley and Shaylynn Sweitzer of Shelton; Rose Bunn (Jesse), Justin Russell (Jessica), Lindsey Branholm (David) Tim Russell (Heather), Danny Russell, Jenny Strausbaugh (Neil) all of Wasilla, Alaska. Eighteen great grandchildren. Brother Irvin of Arkansas; brother–in-law Ed Nelson, of Connecticut and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Jenny; great-granddaughter Mallory Hutchins; his parents William Lee Hutchins and Goldie (Perdue) Hutchins; sisters, Adrien & Arlene; brothers Carl, Herb, Lester and John. There will be a service for him at Shelton Memorial Park at 12 noon, followed by a celebration of life held on August 7, 2021 at 1 p.m. at the home of Richard Hutchins. Albert M. Kohler Albert was born in Stuttgart, Germany. As an army brat, he lived in many states before settling in Shelton, Washington. Growing up, he loved Legos, Matchbox cars and later, the Big Rigs. He once dreamed of driving Big Rigs across the country, but because he was deaf, that dream did not materialize. He graduated, with honors, from the Washington State School for the Deaf. Albert loved to do jigsaw puzzles. Over the 4th of July weekend, he had a great time camping in Lake Quinault with family. Everyone learned to appreciate his quirky sense of humor. Albert will be missed by his family. He was preceded in death by his father, Albert Kohler. He is survived by his mother, Rose Sheary, sister Cindy (Bob) Fisher, and nieces and nephews. Donations may be made to the deaf community. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. |
Albert Kohler, 57, a resident of Shelton, passed away July 19, 2021,
at home. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Phyllis M. Nielsen, 70, a resident of Shelton, passed away July 19, 2021, at Shelton Health & Rehab. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Patricia Outen, 59, a resident of Shelton, passed away July 22, 2021, at home. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Bobbie Jeanne Smith, 60, a resident of Shelton, passed away July 24, 2021, at home. Arrangements are by Forest Funeral Home and Crematory. Chrystal Anne Coleman, 39, a resident of Shelton, passed away July 26, 2021, at home. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. |