Obituaries

Death Notices

Donald Leon McElwain

Donald Leon McElwain, loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend passed away with loved ones around him on December 30, 2019. 
Dad said, weeks before he passed, that 83 years went by fast. That was profound. “Went fast”, he said. He lived so much life in that timeframe. Loved many, and traveled all over this great country. 
In his younger years, he served at Ft. Bragg, NC, as an 82nd Airborne paratrooper. He even jumped for the Queen of England. One time his chute did not open, leaving him in a body cast for months. After leaving the military, he worked at Boeing for a few years. He then made a strong career in construction. He built bridges, buildings and beautiful homes, in many different areas. He had a great love for the outdoors and for wildlife. He hunted and fished all over. He lived a while in Alaska, where he had the best of both worlds; hunting and fishing. Alaska stole his heart forever. 
Dad had a great passion for reading and most definitely kept up on politics. He enjoyed going to the gym, which he referred to it as the fitness center. Some days he’d go multiple times, doing small workouts.
Many family and friends have gone on ahead of him. It brings a smile to my face thinking of the reunion. He leaves behind family and friends who will continue to love and miss him greatly.
“Thank you for sharing the gospel with me, Dad. Though this is the greatest loss of my life, I know I will see you again in Heaven. Until then, know that you are immensely missed and loved very much.” John 3:16. A celebration of life to honor and remember what a great blessed man he was, will be held at Angle Lake Court Dining Hall, SeaTac, WA, January 19, 2020, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Leslie Claude Collins

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Leslie Claude Collins on December 31, 2019, at the age of 94. Les was able to live out his life at the home he built, where he passed peacefully in his sleep.
Leslie worked for Simpson, volunteered for the fire department, and had served overseas in the military. He was a very independent and determined man. He also had a funny side. He will be missed.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Elva Collins. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, January 19, 2020, at 4:00 PM at the Skookum Hall 3480 S. East Lynch Rd., Shelton, WA 98584.


Kelly LeRoy Probst

Kelly was born in Olympia, Washington on May 19, 1955, and died January 8, 2020. He is survived by his wife Becky, his two sons, Preston and Kalvin, his father, Glenn Probst and partner Shirley Wallerstedt, mother, Mary Madison and stepfather Ed Madison, his sister Kacey Magnusson and partner Todd Wallerstedt, and his sister Kristy Probst.
Kelly was born and raised in Olympia. His parents owned a custom meat business which he contributed to in some capacity for fifty years. Home Meat Service has been in business nearly 60 years.
Kelly and Becky ventured to Austin, Texas where Kelly worked in construction for a year. They returned to Washington and Kelly joined the meat cutters union which he was a member of for nearly 30 years. Kelly retired from Fred Meyer in 2016.
Kelly was a music lover of all genres and a sports fan. Top of the list was hockey, Pittsburgh Penguins in particular. His children and their interests were an important part of his life, as well as the rest of his entire family.
In memory of Kelly, donate to your local youth groups. Music, sports, arts, or academics; they are the future.


​Kyle Hutsell

Kyle Hutsell, age 50, passed away at home in Belfair, WA, of heart failure, on December 11, 2019. He was a resident of Belfair for 45 years.
Kyle was born January 23, 1969, in Seattle, WA, to David Hutsell and Shamana Hutsell (Kathryn Stone).
He married April Jones in May of 2004, in Olalla, WA, they were married for 15 ½ years. Kyle was an automotive technician at North Shore Auto Works. 
Kyle loved his wife April, his family, his dogs, his ducks, Legos and computers. He was an automotive wizard, and always had a smile for ya.
He is survived by his wife April Jones; step-daughter, Adria, and four step-grandkids; his parents, David and Shamana Hutsell of Trails End Lake; sisters, Hannah Hutsell of Bremerton, Phoebe Hutsell (Brian Williams) of Belfair, and Dora Harris of Belfair. Brother; Obadiah Hutsell (Faye) of Belfair, six nephews, seven nieces, two great nephews and one great niece.
There will be a memorial service on January 25, 2020 at 3 p.m., on the family property Friendship Beach, aka Trails End Lake “Wits End.”

Leo P. Murphy, 84, a resident of Shelton, died Jan. 6, 2020, at home. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory.


Johanne J. Johnson, 87, a resident of Shelton, died Jan. 8, 2020, in Shelton. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory.


Patricia J. Chaussee, 73, a resident of Aberdeen, died Jan. 3, 2020, in Olympia. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory.


Julia M. Bevers, 65, a resident of Shelton, died Dec. 28, 2019, at home. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory.


Orvel M. Anderson, 91, a resident of Shelton, died Dec. 29, 2019, in Shelton. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory.


Barbara Ann Sponenburg, 62, a resident of Seattle, died Dec. 27, 2019, in Seattle. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory.


Bonnie J. Lindstrom, 68, a resident of Centralia, died Jan. 6, 2020, in Centralia. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory.


Roy Donald Steen, Jr., 70, a resident of Glenoma, died Dec. 6, 2019, at home. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory.


Andrea Dulin, 56, a resident of Olympia, died Jan. 2, 2020, at home. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory.


Jerry Don Ecklund, 84, a resident of Allyn, died Jan. 6, 2020, at home. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory.


Brian D. Prouty, 53, a resident of Shelton, died Jan. 5, 2020, in Shelton. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory.


Herbert Andrews, 84, a resident of Shelton, died Jan. 8, 2020, in Shelton. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory.


A celebration of life for Richard Davidson will be held Jan. 18 at 1 p.m. at New Horizon Church in Shelton. A potluck will follow.


Stanislav Kanicky, 78, a resident of Shelton, died Jan. 10, 2020, in Shelton. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory.


Marine Corps veteran Tomahawk William Peterson, 42, a resident of Yelm, died Jan. 9, 2020, in Olympia. A funeral service will be held Jan. 17 at 11 a.m. at Skokomish Community Center, with graveside service at 2 p.m. at Skokomish Y Cemetery, 19250 Hwy 101 in Shelton. Arrangements are by Forest Funeral Homes & Cemetery.


Jerry Drescher, 79, a resident of Monsanto, WA, died Jan. 7, 2020, in Mesa, AZ. Arrangements are by Horizon Funeral Care.


Air Force Reserves/Civil Service Air Force veteran Paul Thomas Heath, 82, died Jan. 10, 2020, in Shelton. Arrangements are by Forest Funeral Homes & Cemetery.


Charles Lee Marrs, 57, a resident of Olympia, died Jan. 8, 2020, at home. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory.


Ariel Marie Wood, 28, a resident of Olympia, died Jan. 9, 2020, in Olympia. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory.