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Dedicated to the citizens of Mason County, Washington since 1886
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Jerry M. Forrester born May 25, 1941, died on May 30, 2023. He had been in Hospice care at Alpine Way. His favorite Scottish pipes were playing in the background as he gently slipped away. He was proud of his Scottish heritage. As a young man in Canada he served in Princess Mary's Scottish Regiment. Jerry was an Inspector and Adjudicator for Washington State Department of Labor & Industries, working out of Tacoma in Pierce County. He was a past Battalion Chief for Lake Bay Fire Department and... Full story
Jeffery Ramsdell, 65, a resident of Shelton, passed away June 19, 2023, at home. Arrangements are by McComb and Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Harold Middleton, 54, a resident of Shelton, passed away June 20, 2023, at home. Arrangements are by McComb and Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. James Kimmerly, 71, a resident of Shelton, passed away June 20, 2023, at home. Arrangements are by McComb and Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Stanley Russell, 72, a resident of Shelton, passed away June 20, 2023, at Mason General... Full story
Weldon "Butch" Depoe was born on May 23, 1957, to Weldon and Pauline Depoe in Shelton, WA, he was the fourth of seven children. He graduated from Shelton High School and soon after moved to Astoria, OR where the family also had ties. That is where he met his wife of 45 years, his soul-mate and best friend, Cynthia. She walked into the restaurant where he was working in Astoria and told his boss and coworker, "Do you see that woman right there, she's going to be my wife. Either hire her or bring... Full story
Paul Brown died at home with family April 8, 2023. Paul was born to Kenneth and Dora Brown in Shelton, December 11, 1944. He grew up with five brothers and one sister. His parents and his brothers preceded him in death. He was an avid hunter and hiker when he was young. His greatest love outside of his family was the mountains. He grew up fishing in local lakes and tromping around mountain trails. He excelled in sports, especially track and wrestling. He began working at a local tire shop while... Full story
Barbara Anne Skillman, 76, passed away in her home on May 28, 2023. Barbara was born on May 13, 1947 in Shelton, WA to Floyd and Virginia Fuller. She was an Irene S. Reed High School Graduate, Class of 1965. She met her husband Larry Skillman, also from Shelton, in 1965 and they married in Berkeley, CA in September 1965. Barbara retired from the Shelton School district where she worked as a Para-Educator and Homeless Liaison. Barbara loved spending time at the ocean, camping, working in her... Full story
Mardi DeMiero, a longtime resident of Shelton, passed away in her sleep on June 14, 2023, in Edgewood, WA. Martha Ann Gomez who went by Mardi was born on July 29, 1951 in Trinidad, Colorado. She was the ninth of twelve children born to Beningo and Feliciana Gomez. Her father was a coal miner and her mother a homemaker. She grew up in Segundo and graduated from Primero High School in 1969. Mardi was known for her beauty and her free spirit. In her youth she hitchhiked across the country and... Full story
Anchor Point resident, Mrs. Carol Ann Spracklin, 57, died Tuesday, April 25, 2023, in Anchor Point, AK. She was born August 21, 1965, in Auburn, Washington. She graduated high school and attended college courses for a few years before moving on. She moved to Alaska in 2021 to live in Anchor Point. Carol worked at O'Reilly's in Homer for a few years. She loved fishing, going outdoors, going to the beach, clamming, oyster shucking, collecting bells, and collecting spoons. The family wrote,... Full story
Thomas "Tom" Tempel passed away on June 5th, 2023 at his Shelton, Washington home. He was born on August 24th, 1937 in South Dakota to Otto and Laura Tempel. He is survived by his children, Holly Tempel and Jeffrey Tempel of Henderson, Nevada, and his family and friends. He had a passion for golf and was an avid poker player as well as a great teller of stories. Following his military service, he resided in Alaska, Nevada and Washington State. He will be greatly missed.... Full story
Melvin is survived by his wife Barbara Riley, three daughters, six grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. He also has two sisters in Oregon State. Melvin was born in Maryville, Missouri and resided in Washington State most of his life. He lived on Hartstine Island for 20 years and recently moved to Gig Harbor. Melvin was a registered nurse and a contractor. He built many houses in Mason and Pierce Counties. In memory of Melvin, donations are gladly accepted at Lifeline for Vets, 5777... Full story
Willobelle's Celebration of Life Service will take place at the Montesano Church of God on Saturday, June 24th, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. with a reception to follow.... Full story
Donald Vaughn Anderson, our beloved father, love of our mother's life, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and brother went to be with our Lord on June 3, 2023, at the age of 93. Donald was born in Tacoma, WA on April 1, 1930, to Eugenia and Virgil Anderson. He had a brother, Robert Abel Anderson two years later and another brother, Wesley Anderson who lived for just two years. When he was a boy of about seven years, his parents purchased a homestead in Allyn, WA where the family moved to... Full story
Aaron Charles Lewis, 43, a resident of Hoquiam, passed away June 10, 2023, in Aberdeen, WA. Arrangements are by Forest Funeral Home and Crematory. Laurie Katherine Metzcus Olenik, 67, a resident of Shelton, passed away June 12, 2023, at Capital Medical Center in Olympia, WA. Arrangements are by Forest Funeral Home and Crematory. Joel Sampson, 70, a resident of Allyn, passed away June 12, 2023, at St. Michael Medical Center in Silverdale, WA. Arrangements are by McComb and Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Sharon Rhodes, 81, a resident... Full story
Christian was born in Shelton, WA on June 2, 1969 to Pamela (Robb) Boad and Stevenson L. Boad, both of Shelton. He passed away at his parents' home from cancer on May 25, 2023. Christian graduated from Shelton High School in 1987 and immediately enlisted in the U.S. Army. After his service he went on to obtain an Associate's Degree in Horticulture at SPSCC. While there, he met his wife Teresa Snyder of New York. They had two sons and later divorced. He later became a partner in his family's... Full story
Jerry Owen Glavin, 80 passed away peacefully with loved ones by his side on Sunday May 14th, 2023 in Shelton WA. Jerry was born November 1st, 1942, in McMinville, Oregon to John (Jack) Joseph Glavin and Betty Louella Kingrey. He met JoAnn Ulery in Olympia, WA and they married in 1963. They had five children. Throughout his life Jerry worked as a brush picker, mushroom picker, master cook and restaurateur. He prided himself in preparing and serving great food in his family run restaurants... Full story
The Celebration of Life for Barbara Strickland location has been changed to: The Simpson Recreation area at Mason Lake (has small kitchen) Saturday, June 24th, 2023 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Lite lunch provided. Any questions call Tina (360) 280-2609 "A special thank you to Nora for all your kindness, friendship and love"... Full story
Willobelle's Celebration of Life Service will take place at the Montesano Church of God on June 24, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. with a reception to follow.... Full story
Robert Boschee, 74, a resident of Olympia, passed away May 31, 2023, at St. Peters Hospital in Olympia. Arrangements are by McComb and Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Christopher Lee Mehl, 22, a resident of Shelton, passed away June 3, 2023, at home. Arrangements are by Forest Funeral Home and Crematory. Jeffery Leo Peters, 70, a resident of Shelton, passed away June 4, 2023, at home. Arrangements are by Forest Funeral Home and Crematory. Thomas Tempel, 85, a resident of Shelton, passed away June 5, 2023, at home. Arrangements are by... Full story
Louise Hays Cothary of Belfair, WA, passed away Sunday morning, April 30, 2023, in Bremerton. She was born November 6, 1929, to Roy Roderic Hays and Hilda Kathleen (Heryford) Hays. Louise was one of two children, her younger sister Vera Jean was born three years later. Her childhood was spent in Shasta County, California mostly at the family farm near Big Bend and the Pit River. Louise attended Indian Springs School, then later her family moved to Redding where she attended Shasta Union High Sch... Full story
Cathern "Charlene" Leeds passed away on April 18, 2023, at the age of 89. Charlene was born to Paul and Lura (Timberman) Hurst in Shelton, Washington. She graduated from Shelton High School in 1951, and married Earl Chappell. They had two daughters, Shelley and Nancy. Together they enjoyed circle track stock car racing and Charlene brought home many trophies while racing in the 'powder puff' at Elma race track. Charlene was married to Josh Dunn who died unexpectedly from a heart attack at the... Full story
Loren Thomas Mercer passed away peacefully on May 20, 2023, with his family by his side, after several months of cumulative health struggles. He was born June 13, 1938, in Tacoma, Washington, to Carroll and Ruby Mercer. He grew up and resided in Shelton, Washington, from 1938 to 1957 and Olympia, Washington, from 1959 to 2023. After graduating from Shelton High School in 1957, Loren went from reserves to active duty in the U.S. Navy, stationed in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. He married his high school... Full story
Iris W. Van Ackeren, born Christobel Iris Wells on January 27, 1926, died May 9, 2023 at 97 years of age. She was born and raised in Shelton, WA (enjoying summers on her family's nearby farm, and winters in town on Cota Street), and was proud to spend the last 22 years of her life back in her beloved home town. After graduating from Irene S. Reed High School in 1943, and working at the Shelton Library, Iris worked at the Shelton Post Office under emergency Civil Service until December 1944. She... Full story
Kacee Elizabeth Fredson, died May 7, 2023, at the age of 38 in Wenatchee, Washington. She was born April 16, 1985 to Jeff Fredson and Janice Fredson, and lived in Shelton for all but the past seven years, where she lived in Cashmere, Washington. Kacee graduated from Shelton High School in 2003. She was briefly married to Michael London and they had a daughter, Hailey, in 2012. Hailey was the joy of Kacee’s life. They played, fished, cooked, built, traveled, and adventured together. When Kacee was diagnosed with terminal breast cancer in O... Full story
Evelyn Angel Hall, 44, a resident of Shelton, passed away May 26, 2023, in Shelton. Arrangements are by Forest Funeral Home and Crematory. Andrew William Nacht, 49, a resident of Shelton, passed away May 27, 2023, in Shelton. Arrangements are by Forest Funeral Home and Crematory. Dianne Milton, 75, a resident of Olympia, passed away May 28, 2023, at Providence Mother Joseph Care Center in Olympia, WA. Arrangements are by McComb and Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Barbara Skillman, 76, a resident of Shelton, passed away May 28, 2023, a... Full story
Barbara "Babs" Stickland passed away May 20, 2023, at home surrounded by love. She was born in Arpin, Wisconsin on March 24, 1936, to Vic and Marion Bisser. The family moved to Shelton when she was nine. She was Forest Festival Princess and graduated from Irene S. Reed in 1954. Barbara married Ron Strickland on July 3, 1954, had four children and were married just shy of 50 years when he passed in February, 2004. She worked in the grocery business her entire career. She enjoyed being outdoors,... Full story
