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Port of Allyn commissioners will now meet on the second Monday of each month at 4 p.m. after voting to move back the current 6 p.m. time at the May 12 regular meeting. Executive Director Travis Merrill said there were several reasons for the time change, including staff having to work a long day when meetings start at 6 p.m. and some Allyn Community Association members who’d like to attend but can’t because their organization also meets at the same time. The time change will begin with the regular meeting in June. Port will reimburse IDD fun...
David Taylor, age 69, of Belfair, Washington, passed away unexpectedly in his home on April 30, 2025. A devoted son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, mentor and friend, Dave touched countless lives with his endless generosity, unwavering kindness and steadfast dedication to family. Born on January 15, 1956 in Seattle, Washington to Richard and Arlene Taylor. Richard served 21 years in the U.S. Navy as a Senior Chief Torpedo man. From a young age, Dave demonstrated an innate curiosity...
On Sunday, May 11, Joe passed away peacefully at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. His family, who had always been the center of his life, was all around him. Born on June 10, 1946, in Norman, Oklahoma, to Bob and Azalee (Cockrell) Snyder, the family moved to Shelton in 1949 when Joe was three. He was active in the Boy Scouts, attaining the rank of Eagle Scout. He graduated from Shelton High School in 1964 and was awarded the Rayonier Scholarship, covering most college expenses for four year...
Mary Marlene Aaron, born December 26, 1939 in Aberdeen WA, passed away May 14, 2025 in Shelton, WA. She is survived by husband Tom of Shelton, son Robert of Shelton, daughter Ann Marie Barrios-Ruiz (Eduardo) of Lacey, Daughter Marilyn Aaron (James Nichols) of Shelton, grandchildren Jose Barrios-Ruiz of Lacey, Lily Free (Maxwell Reeves), Gage Sarson, Jackson Aaron, Paxton Nichols all of Shelton, great-granddaughter Orianna Reeves of Shelton, and 15 nieces and nephews, all of Prince George,...
In loving memory, we announce the passing of Irene Estelle Slagle (Ormiston), who peacefully left us May 1, 2025. Irene was born to Charles "Doc" and Dawn Eddy, July 11, 1932 in Bremerton, WA. She was the youngest of five children, raised on the south shore of Hood Canal. She spent the majority of her life on the family property known as Rose Point Resort. In 1951 she married her high school sweetheart, Gerald (Elmer) Slagle and they had three children. Some of her happiest years were spent...
Mark Steven Walmsley was born in Shelton on May 7, 1954 to Cyril and Charlotte Walmsley. He passed away in Hoodsport on April 18, 2025. Mark grew up in Shelton, Seattle and eventually Hoodsport, graduating from Shelton High School in 1972. He then continued his education graduating from Huxley College in Bellingham. Mark was an outdoor kid. When he was young, he had a horse he often rode in the Hoodsport area. He loved tennis which was a sport he continued to enjoy throughout his life. But most...
Alfred David Fitzgerald, best known as Fitz or Dave, passed away on April 29, 2025, in Matlock, Washington, at the age of 73. Born on February 1, 1952, Dave lived a life defined by generosity, curiosity, and a deep appreciation for the details that others might overlook. He retired as a Captain from the Washington State Department of Corrections, a position that reflected his strength of character, leadership, and commitment to public service. Outside of work, Dave found joy and peace in...
Jaqua Britestar, 73, a resident of Shelton, passed away April 26, 2025, at home. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Rodney Thompson, 84, a resident of Shelton, passed away May 8, 2025, at Capital Medical Center in Olympia, WA. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Thomas Johnson, 68, a resident of Belfair, passed away May 12, 2025, on Hwy 3 in Belfair, WA. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Karin Rasor, 70, a resident of Shelton, passed...
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The Shelton-Mason County Journal encourages original letters to the editor of local interest. Diverse and varied opinions are welcome. We will not publish letters that are deemed libelous or scurrilous in nature. We reserve the right to reject any letter for any reason. When submitting a letter, please observe the following guidelines: Writers are limited to one original letter plus one rebuttal or counter-rebuttal per calendar month; Letters should be no more than 300 words; Letters will be edited for grammar, spelling, style, clarity and...
