Dedicated to the citizens of Mason County, Washington since 1886
Dedicated to the citizens of Mason County, Washington since 1886
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In loving memory of Bud Smilanich, beloved husband, father, grandpa, papa, brother, uncle, and friend, who soared through life with the adventurous spirit of a pilot. He earned his Commercial Pilots license at a young age. He had the opportunity to fly many aircraft, including WWII B-17's, TBMs carrying fire retardant, and most recently his Cessna, he referred to as his mid-life sports car. Whether transporting passengers, seeding fog, flying the Idaho Back Country, or tinkering with engines,...
Bud Smilanich, 78, a resident of Shelton, passed away February 23, 2024, at home. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. James Anderson, 77, a resident of Olympia, passed away February 26, 2024, at Garden Court Memory Care in Olympia, WA. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Shamana Hutsell, 77, a resident of Belfair, passed away February 28, 2024, at home. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Tawna Grace Van Allen, 66, a resident of Grapeview,...
Jerry Emery Hayden, 89, of Shelton, Washington, passed away peacefully at Mason General Hospital on January 26, 2024. He was born in Aberdeen, Washington, on March 17, 1934, to Emery Frank Hayden and Lila Hayden. Jerry married Margie Edith "Edie" Hayden on September 18, 1971, in Winston, Oregon. Jerry is survived by his wife of 54 years, Edie; and several children by marriage and by a previous marriage, including Kay Mead of Roseburg, Oregon, Leroy (Deana) Mead of Roseburg, Peggy (Jeff) Johnson...
Greg Segai passed away February 18, 2024, in Shelton, Washington, as a result of complications from COVID. He was born October 14, 1950, to Ted and Peg Segai in Aberdeen, Washington. A 49-year resident of Shelton, he also resided in Seattle and Hoquiam, Washington. Greg graduated from Hoquiam High School in 1968, attended Grays Harbor College, and earned a degree from Seattle University in 1973. He took Master’s classes from the University of Washington and University of Puget Sound. Professionally, he was a teacher and coach at Hood Canal S...
Wesley William Straight, 76, a resident of Lilliwaup, (U.S. Navy) passed away February 19, 2024, at home. Arrangements are by Forest Funeral Home and Crematory. M. Allen Silva, 79, a resident of Shelton, passed away February 19, 2024, at home. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Janet Harper, 83, a resident of Shelton, passed away February 19, 2024, at home. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Wilma Bretthauer, 90, a resident of Belfair, passed away February 23, 2024, at the...
Gary Probert, 87, passed away on December 5th, 2023 in Shelton, Washington. He was born on December 22nd, 1935, to John and Violette Probert in Edgewood, Washington. Gary is survived by his two sons; Scott and Brian Probert, grandsons; Jeramey, Brandon, Bryson, and Cody, also great-grandchildren; Kori and Jack. Gary attended Shelton High School, and then enrolled in the U.S. Army. After his time spent in the Army, he attended Olympic College and the University of Washington, and was...
Darrell R. Reed went to be with the Lord on February 14, 2024. A resident of Shelton for 25 years, and a member of the Skokomish Community Church. He retired from Simpson Paper in Anderson, CA in 1998, and then moved to Shelton with his wife of 56 years, Carol Reed. Darrell was also a skilled craftsman in masonry and construction. He hunted and fished his whole life, and taught many about the great outdoors. Darrell loved horses, old movies, and God. He was known for his kind, generous heart,...
Tami, a loving mother, daughter, sister, grandma and friend, passed peacefully at home in Olympia, WA on January 31, 2024. She had a huge heart with a smile and laughter that brightened a room. Tami is shining bright in heaven with her mom, Bonnie Eddy, grandparents, aunts and uncles. Tami leaves behind her son Perrin Simmons; daughter Krystal Ary; best friend and father to their son, Chris Simmons; dad, Douglas Walker; siblings Heath Walker, Dawn Clark, Amy Varner, Shane Walker; grandkids...
Curt Lesley Cheney passed away February 5, 2024 in Medford, Oregon. Curt and his twin sister Connie were born February 7, 1950, in Shelton Washington. Curt and Connie attended Shelton schools, graduating from Shelton High School in 1968. Curt was an outstanding track athlete. In 1968, he finished second in the Pole Vault to Casey Carrigan in the Shelton Invitational. Casey Carrigan went on to be an Olympic gold medalist in the Pole Vault. After high school, Curt worked briefly for Manke Lumber...
On February 4th, 1981, a force of nature was born when Eric "Wig" Williams entered the world. From his earliest moments, he lived life to his own rhythm and speed with unparalleled determination to do it all to the fullest and fastest extent. A loveable badass, Wig's creativity was endless as was his generosity and the depth of his heart. He bled adventure, and loved nothing more than a last minute boat cruise or road trip, searching for "rusty gold" and treasures...his friends came to call...
Cathy Luhm Munson, 74, a resident of Seattle, passed away January 20, 2024, at home. It is unknown at this time who is making arrangements. Muriel Wilson, 93, a resident of Shelton, passed away February 3, 2024, at Alpine Way in Shelton, WA. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Arlene Clarke, 98, a resident of Olympia, passed away February 3, 2023, at home. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. David Brown, 79, a resident of Tumwater, passed away February 7, 2024, at home....
Monica “Nikki” Overbey went home to be with Jesus on February 2, 2024. She was born on July 8, 1945 in San Francisco, CA and grew up on The Hood Canal in Union, WA. She graduated from Irene S. Reed High School in Shelton in 1963. She lived in San Francisco and New York after graduating, and then moved to Olympia, WA where she lived for 48 years. Monica worked for CCI Solutions in Olympia for 22 years. She was the company’s first Office Manager, establishing many of the company’s original policie...
Cathy Luhm Munson, 74, a resident of Seattle, passed away January 20, 2024, at home. It is unknown at this time who is making arrangements. Muriel Wilson, 93, a resident of Shelton, passed away February 3, 2024, at Alpine Way in Shelton, WA. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Arlene Clarke, 98, a resident of Olympia, passed away February 3, 2023, at home. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. David Brown, 79, a resident of Tumwater, passed away February 7, 2024, at home....
We deeply regret to announce that Erlene Jessie Davenport Kirschner passed away quietly on April 13, 2023. She was 105. Erlene was born in Seattle, Washington, graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1937 and had a successful career as a bookkeeper from 1937 to 1943. Erlene was a very active outdoor enthusiast. She enjoyed climbing and skiing along with trips to Hood Canal. After her marriage to Charles Kirschner in 1943, they lived in Little Rock, Washington, DC, Bakersfield, San Francisco,...
Emelyn Swan McKay, 97, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2024 at her home in Shelton, Washington. Emi was born on February 15, 1926 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the youngest of five children. She grew up in the Wynnewood house with her parents Ann Josephine d'Invilliers and George Whitfield Butts III (Major Butts in the Engineering Corp in WWI), brother George IV, sisters Louise (Sissy), Ann (Dubby) and Elizabeth (Coo), all deceased. She was Aunt Kiki to all of their children. Emi was...
Samuel Raymond "Sam" Lev, age 85, died peacefully at home in Shelton, WA, on December 19, 2023, after a seven-year battle with cancer. Sam was the youngest of three children born to Edwin Samuel Lev and Violet Myrtle Kittleson in Sheboygan, WI. He graduated from Sheboygan Falls High School in 1957 and attended the University of Wisconsin and Whitewater State University. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1961, attended Naval Flight School at Pensacola, completed flight training, and qualified for...
Frances Easter Croskrey passed away on the 6th of January 2024 peacefully, at home in Shelton. She was born on Easter Sunday, March 31, 1929. She spent her first 12 years in the small town of Valier, MT. It was the depression and they lived in a small house. Her mom raised all their food and it was canned on a coal burning stove. In 1942, the family moved to Kalispell. In 1946, William Croskrey, a sailor home from World War II and looking for a place to stay, that room was in the home of...
After 84 years of life, Judy Stark passed away on January 17, 2024. Judy was born in Kelso, Washington on April 10, 1939, to Don and Gladys McDonald of Rose Valley, Washington. Judy attended The Rose Valley School through junior high, then graduated from Kelso High School in 1957. From there she went on to Lower Columbia Community College before graduating with a degree in education from Western Washington College in Bellingham, Washington. This is where she met the love of her life, her...
Muriel "Merle" Marie (nee Napier) Wilson was a devoted and doting wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. In an interview several years ago, recorded by one of her granddaughters, that is how she wanted to be remembered. Indeed, she will. She left a warm feeling in the hearts of everyone with whom she was associated. Muriel died on February 3, 2024, at the age of 93, peacefully in her bed at her home in Alpine Way, aided by the competent and compassionate staff at Alpine...
Shirley Margaret Jaccard (née Jones), fondly known as "Winkie," passed away at the age of 100 on December 16, 2023, in Shelton, Washington - the same town where she first graced the world on September 17, 1923. Always fiercely determined to meet her goals, Winkie was the first in her family to graduate from college, earning a BA in Business from WSU in 1941. She worked at the Bremerton shipyard during WWII and then married Gilbert Jaccard in 1947. They built a home in Bellevue and raised four...
Cathy Luhm, a resident of Seattle, passed away January 20, 2024, at home. It is unknown at this time who is making arrangements. Dorothy Irene Legacie, 96, a resident of Shelton, passed away January 25, 2024, at Mason General Hospital in Shelton, WA. Arrangements are by Funeral Alternatives, Tumwater, WA. Earl Adams, 90, a resident of Grapeview, passed away January 29, 2024, at Alpine Way in Shelton, WA. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Shirley Crosby, 83, a resident of Shelton, passed away February 1,...
Bill passed away January 7th, 2024, at the age of 65. He was born on July 5th, 1958, to Jack and Edith Davidson, in Sandpoint, Idaho. The family moved to Kamilche when he was nine years old, where he lived until his death. He attended the Kamilche School until it closed and finished his education in Shelton. His hobbies included crabbing, shrimping, and fishing with his family and friends. His number one passion was sprint car races on dirt tracks. He was the crew chief for several drivers at...
James Peter Wysocki, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, and respected former U.S. Coast Guard Captain, passed away peacefully at his home in Shelton, Washington, on the eve of December 24, 2023. He was born to Leonard and Josephine Wysocki on March 15, 1942, in Bevent, Wisconsin. James' life journey was marked by dedication, love, and resilience. James' 30-year career in the U.S. Coast Guard, spanning from 1963 to 1993, was a testament to his unwavering commitment to his country. He...
Eldon Lee Johnston, 85, passed away quietly in the night at home early on Thursday morning, January 18th, 2024. Eldon Johnston was born on August 7th, 1938 in Aberdeen, Washington, to Charlie X. Johnston and Viola Dora Johnston (nee Smith), both deceased. Eldon lived in the Shelton area from the early 1950's until his passing. Eldon served in the United States Navy for three years, first as a Quartermaster and Helmsman and then as a reservist. Eldon traveled the world as a Sailor for the Navy....
Arthur L. "Bud" Enger, 91, long time resident of Shelton, passed away January 13, 2024, surrounded by family. Bud was born July 3, 1932 in Dickinson North Dakota to Arthur L. and Lillian Enger. He moved to Miles City, Montana at a young age. He left Montana to serve in the United States Army during the Korean War. After returning to the states, Bud and Army comrade, Major Gray, were stationed at Fort Lewis. One night, the two men attended a dance in Olympia where they would both meet two...
