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Mildred Caldwell
(April 14, 1922 - December 19, 2012)
Mildred Caldwell, 90, of Vancouver, Washington passed away December 19, 2012 at Companionville Family Home. No services were held.
Connie M. Banner
Connie M. Banner of Cosmopolis went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, June 11, 2014, while at Grays Harbor Community Hospital. She was born on July 2, 1947, in Shelton, Wash., to William R. and Dorothy Ells (Dorland). Connie graduated from Shelton High School in 1965. She continued her education at Seattle Pacific College where she graduated in 1970 as a registered nurse.
Connie married
David Banner on Aug. 14, 1970, and in 1973, they moved to Grays Harbor. They became proud parents in May of 1978, when they adopted their beautiful daughter, Janette Banner.
Connie had worked in Seattle from 1970 to 1973, Grays Harbor Community Hospital from 1973 to 1981 and then Grays Harbor Department of Social and Health Services from 1981 until retiring in 2009.
She attended Pacific Beach Community Church and was involved with AquaNotes, and Grays Harbor Christian Women’s Connection. Connie played the recorder and loved music.
In addition to her devoted husband, David, Connie is survived by a daughter, Janette Banner of Los Angeles; a brother and his wife, Bill and Linda Ells; brother-in-law, Harry Wells; sister-in-law, Linda Cole; and two brothers-in-law and their wives, Brad and Jeanette Banner and Mike and Karin Banner. The extended family includes numerous cousins, nephews, aunts and uncles.
Connie was preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Wells.
Connie was a devoted wife and loving mother. She was a friend to all and be be greatly missed.
A celebration of Connie’s life will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 28, 2014, at South Aberdeen Baptist Church, 620 Fordney St. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Pacific Beach Community Church Mission Project or South Aberdeen Baptist Church Roof Project.
Direction is by the Coleman Mortuary, Inc. in Hoquiam, Wash.
Robert Claude Warner
(November 16, 1976 - December 14, 2012)
ROBERT CLAUDE WARNER, 36, Centralia, died Thursday, Dec. 13, in Centralia. A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Salvation Army building, Centralia. Arrangements are under the direction of Cattermole Funeral Home, Winlock.
Mary Lou Mocan
(November 28, 1934 - January 1, 2013)
Mary Lou Mocan-Lacey passed away Jan. 1, 2013 at home with her family. She was born Nov. 28, 1934 in Elma, Wash., to William and Olive Lacey. She was raised by her mother, Olive and step-father, Robbie Robinson.
Mary Lou, a lifelong resident of Morton, graduated from Morton high school in 1953. Just out of high school, she went to work for State Bank of Morton, which later became Puget Sound National Bank and is now presently Key Bank, making a career in finances, she continued to work there for 38 years.
Mary Lou married
her high school sweetheart, Douglas Darby in 1954, they had two children together, Danny K. Darby and Diana L. Darby-Allison. Doug passed away in 1976. Mary Lou later met Robert (Bob) Mocan and they were married
on March 25, 1978. Mary Lou loved to garden, growing beautiful flowers. She also loved to spend time with her friends and family, camping and traveling to Arizona. She was a giving person, dedicated to raising her two grandchildren, Randy and Rocky Allison, spending much of her retirement in the stands and on the bench attending their school and sporting events.
Mary Lou is survived by her loving husband, Bob Mocan, a daughter, Diane Allison, her mother-in-law, Edna Mocan, a brother, Dick and Leta Lacey, Bill and Elsie Lacey, a step-sister, May (Toad) Field and brother-in-law, Marvin Mocan, along with her step-children, Andy and Tammy Mocan of Morton, Keith and Nora Mocan of Battle Ground and Jim and Julie Schaffer of Morton. Seven grandchildren, Randy and Cassie Allison of Mossyrock, Rocky Allison of Morton, Douglas Darby of Green Bay, Wis., Ryan Schaffer of Morton, Jermaine and Amber Mocan-Andersen of Tacoma, Kelley Mocan of Morton and Sgt. Jonathon Mocan and wife, Kristy Mocan of Burns, Ore. Mary Lou was also blessed with eight great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and good friends.
Mary Lou is preceded in death by her parents, first husband, Douglas Darby, her son, Danny K. Darby, son-in-law, Randy Allison and sister, Shirley Metcalf.
Please join the famly for a potluck celebration of life on Jan. 12, 2013 at the Morton Moose Lodge from 1-4 p.m
Services are under the direction of Cattermole Funeral Home in Winlock.
Joan Edgcomb Mitchell
Joan Edgcomb Mitchell, 82, of Montesano passed away peacefully Monday June 16, 2014, at Grays Harbor Community Hospital with her loving husband at her side.
Joan was born June 27, 1931, to Guy and Helen (Tomlinson) Edgcomb and raised in Los Angeles, Calif. She also lived in Escalon, Calif. On Sept. 1, 1950, Joan married
Malcolm L. Mitchell and together they raised three sons and one daughter.
Joan was employed by Gallo Winery from 1975 to 1990 as manager of market research. She was a member of St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Aberdeen and held the offices of Senior Warden, Junior Warden, part-time secretary and chairman of Episcopal Church Women.
Joan and her husband Malcolm moved to the area in November of 1990. She loved visual arts, enjoyed cross stitch, was an avid reader and loved traveling.
Joan is preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Guy T. Edgcomb. She is survived by her loving husband; Malcolm L Mitchell of Montesano, her daughter; Gail M. Loken of Anchorage, Alaska, and three sons; Todd Mitchell of Fair Oaks, Calif., Brian Mitchell of Carlsbad by the Sea, Calif., and Scott Mitchell of Tracy, Calif., and four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made in her honor to St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church.
There will be a celebration of her life at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church 400 E. 1st Street in Aberdeen, WA, 98520 at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 28, with a reception following.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Harrison Family Mortuary of Montesano.
Brenda Jean Dell
Lifelong Grays Harbor resident Brenda Jean Dell, 48 years of age, died Tuesday June 10, 2014, in Twin Falls, Idaho, after a ten year courageous and hard-fought battle with cancer.
Brenda entered this world on Nov. 1, 1965, in Aberdeen. Her parents, Edward J. Dell Sr. And Yvonne Woodson Dell, were blessed with this surprise package and she quickly became her large family’s sweetheart.
Brenda grew up playing with her nieces and nephews, climbing trees, forging trails, and crossing new bodies of water. A special world existed down the hill and out back of her parents’ home and endless adventures awaited every weekend when the family gathered.
Brenda loved going to Schafer State Park to camp every Labor Day when the Dell clan would gather for a family reunion. She enjoyed singing with her nieces all around the park to other campers delight or chagrin, and she had many good times floating down the Satsop River. Brenda was the glue that brought together many friends and family and she had friends from all around the globe.
Brenda graduated from Aberdeen High School in 1984 and later attended Grays Harbor College where she earned her Associate’s degree and graduated from Evergreen State College with a Bachelor of Arts in 2009. Brenda really thrived on learning new things and felt her life was greatly enriched by her education.
Brenda married
Russell Shippey and although they later divorced, they were blessed to have their daughter Meka who was the great love of Brenda’s life, both as a daughter and best friend. Brenda was so pleased when Meka found an amazing life partner and husband, Nate McHenry.
Brenda was an incredibly hard worker. She worked for many years at Saint Martin’s College with the International Student Exchange Program and went on to work at Grays Harbor College as a Program Coordinator for 20 plus years, and also worked many second jobs throughout the years to earn extra money so that she was able to do the things she wanted for Meka and herself. She loved meeting new people, working with students, and passing on life lessons to her younger relatives.
Brenda’s love of travel started early during a two week road trip with big sister Anita and family, where many adventures and some memorable misadventures took place. She grew up going down the Oregon coast with her mom and dad, and as an adult she frequently vacationed in some of her favorite places such as Las Vegas, Disneyland, and Orlando. She travelled all over the world, including two extended trips to Europe, first on a solo trip and later with Meka where they went to Ireland, France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, and Greece. Brenda knew if she showed Meka the world she could share not only places she loved but also pass on that love to Meka. She made it to South Africa where she went on an 8 day safari and spent time with a special friend she had met in Europe.
Brenda loved trying and experiencing new things. She also loved the simple things in life - homemade mac and cheese, watching movies, reading, chocolate chip cookie dough, and Mexican food. She was the life of the party wherever she went and made the most out of every moment. She walked for 24 hours at the Relay for Life TWICE in honor of her parents and others who had battled cancer, and raised thousands of dollars in the last weeks of her life doing her own fundraising event. She also played a major part in saving the life of a man who went into cardiac arrest at the college and was later honored for her heroism by the City of Aberdeen. Brenda was fearless in her approach to life and she led by the philosophy - to make the most out of every moment you have with the life you have been given. Brenda’s life in years may have seemed all too short, but the quality of those years was great.
Brenda was preceded in death by her parents and brother Edward J. Dell Jr. She is survived by her daughter Meka McHenry and son in law Nate of Meridian, Idaho, siblings Gerald (Bonnie) Dell of Satsop, Richard (Karen) Dell of Satsop, Deanna (Jim) Gragg of Central Park, Barbara Rasmus of Monroe, Anita (Jim) Criel of Central Park, Larry (Colleen) Dell of Central Park, and Timothy Dell of Aberdeen, along with numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Please join us for a celebration of Brenda’s life on Saturday, June 21st at one o’clock at the Grays Harbor College HUB. If you wish to make a memorial donation, please do so to GHC Scholarship Fund in Memory of Brenda Dell or to a charity of your choice.
Mary Lou Petty-Skok
Mary Lou Petty-Skok was born on April 5, 1915. in Spokane, Wash. She passed away at Friendship Village in Tempe, Ariz., on April 2, 2014, surrounded by family. She was 98 years and 362 days old.
A celebration of her life will be held on June 27, 2014. at the Gleason Ranch in Brady, Wash., beginning at 4 p.m.
Mary Lou was preceded in death by parents Mary F. Watkins and Walter E. Petty Sr., brother Walter Petty Jr., her beloved husband Dr. Robert Gleason Skok, daughter Barbara (Bobbi) Lee Skok-Baker and Bailey her dog and special companion.
She is survived by daughter Helen Skok-Munger, and grandchildren Michelle Van Amburg, Chris Munger, Lynn Perry, Ted Baker Jr., Leslie Russell, Robin Munger and Tracey Baker and 17 great-grandchildren.
Mary Lou Petty-Skok swam in the 1936 Olympics in Berlin, Germany where she finished fourth in the 400 meter freestyle. Upon her return she was met by her fiancé Dr. Robert Gleason Skok and they were married
in St. Patrick’s Cathedral, in New York, on Aug. 29, 1936. She was inducted into the Inland Empire Hall of Fame in Spokane, Wash., in 1974 and also the Pacific Northwest Swimming Hall of Fame in Seattle, Wash., in 2006.
Mary Lou worked for Lockheed and was one of 1, 500 woman known as the “Rosie the Riveters.” Her summers were spent in Washington State at the Gleason Ranch, with family. She was an avid golfer and loved spending time watching her many grandchildren and great grandchildren playing sports.
During her nearly 99 years of life, she lived to see many things including, the adoption of The Star Spangled Banner, two World Wars, the creation of the FBI, IRS, CIA and NASA, 17 Presidents and 22 Olympic Games, just to name a few.
Mary Lou moved to Friendship Village in 1999 and lived there until her passing. She served as a volunteer on numerous committees. Her most notable contribution would be her “Ranch Toast” and will be sorely missed. She truly exemplified the spirit of Friendship Village making the most and best of every second of life.
Felicia Eaton
Felicia Eaton (1960-2014), passed away suddenly April 15 doing what she loved — snowmobiling in the mountains. Predeceased by her stepfather, Bud Eaton, she leaves behind her husband, Robert (Bob) Peacock; son, Ian Peacock; grandchildren, Annalise and Jacob; daughter, Myanne Peacock; mother, Nalane (Jerry) Johnston; father, Casimir Snowadski; sisters, Brenda Palmer, Wanda (Kevin) Mehl, Debbie (Pat) Luker and Lanna Vogel; niece, Randi Salinas and nephews, Logan Gray and Brandon Feneide, as well as many loved friends.
Felicia grew up in Westport, Wash., where she fondly remembered working as a charter boat deck hand. Felicia went on to attend Eastern Washington University obtaining her Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene.
She moved to Cranbrook in 1984 where she met Bob. She developed an interest for flying, obtaining her pilots license and becoming a member of the Cranbrook Flying Club. She also dabbled in skydiving before discovering her love for the mountains, spending time hiking and berry picking in the summers and snowmobiling in the winters. She had a great love of animals and her cats Sambuca, Bailey and Kahlua were her joy.
She proudly worked as a dental hygienist, beginning her career in Cranbrook working with Dr. Rokus and then branching out recently to start her own mobile dental hygiene business in the Robson Valley.
Her love of snowmobiling brought her to Tete Jaune Cache in 2008 and started another chapter in Felicia and Bob’s lives where they established a new community of friends. Felicia loved being surrounded by nature and was happy with her new life in the Rocky MountainTrench.
Felicia will be fondly remembered for her fun, vivacious, unique and adventurous spirit. She had a special curiosity for life and was a great talker, creating special friendships with those around her. She will be sorely missed and never forgotten.
A celebration of life will be held July 4, 2014, at the Chateau, 710 Hancock, Westport, WA 98595, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Beach Room.
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the SPCA or charitable organization of your choice.
Michael Northrup Murphy
Michael Northrup Murphy passed away unexpectedly of heart failure at his Olympia home on June 11, 2014. Mike was born on March 5, 1942, in Elma, Wash., to Anne and C. Tab Murphy. Mike was a talented high school athlete and played football at Grays Harbor College and attended Central Washington University. He was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying rodeo riding, hunting, dirt bike racing and flying. He later took up golf and became an avid fly fisherman.
During his happy 25-year marriage to Cheryl Duryea, Mike, together with Cheryl, added landscaping, travel and wintering in the California desert to the things he loved. He was very proud of the waterfall and pond he created at his home, where you could often find him sipping a Bombay Sapphire martini at “Cocktail Point.”
Mike was known and loved by hundreds of people from all walks of life. He took an interest in everyone, treated everyone as a friend, and made people smile and feel special. People loved him because they knew he loved them.
Mike had a passion for his work and the people he served. Mike served as a radar man in the U.S. Navy. He was State President and National Chaplain of the Jaycees. Mike began his public career as an aide to Congressman Don Bonker, followed by many years as a Grays Harbor County Commissioner, where he worked to establish Vance Creek Park, the Grays Harbor County Fairground Pavilion and the Grays Harbor Juvenile Detention Center. He was proud that he helped preserve Grays Harbor public forests for the County’s benefit. Subsequent positions included Chair of the State Liquor Control Board, key roles in state and national political campaigns and President of the Washington Association of Counties.
For the last 18 years of his life, Mike was the Local Government Liaison for the Washington State Auditor’s Office. In that capacity, he gained the respect, trust and admiration of hundreds of local government officials who will miss his voice on their behalf.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Larry, and Larry’s wife, Mary. He is survived by his beloved wife, Cheryl Duryea; their daughter, Stephanie Duryea (Mitch Grafstein), and grandsons, Zane and Asher Grafstein of Seattle; daughter, Diana Murphy of Olympia; brothers, Charlie (Theresa) Murphy of Olympia, Brooks (Teri) Murphy of Leavenworth; Pat (Margi) Murphy of Yelm; sister, Kelly (Ray) Reyes of Mesquite, Nevada; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A private family service was held on Monday, June 16, 2014. A celebration of Mike’s life for all his many friends is planned for later this summer. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mike’s memory may be made to SafePlace, Thurston County Food Bank or any local charity.
Nikolas Tutèsum John Baller
Nikolas Tutèsum John Baller, 34 years of age and a resident of Hoquiam for the past twelve years, died of natural causes on Friday, June 13, 2014, at Grays Harbor Community Hospital in Aberdeen, Washington. He was born on March 11, 1980, in Aberdeen to John C. and Pearl L. (Capoeman) Baller and was an enrolled member of the Quinault Indian Nation.
He was raised and attended school in Taholah and graduated from Taholah High School in 1998. He was active in all types of sports and was a member of the 1997 State Championship Football Team. He attended Centralia College for two years where he studied marketing. He then returned to the harbor area.
He worked as a slot technician for the Quinault Beach Resort, was a crab fisherman, was a commercial fisherman on the Chehalis River and worked at Landon Electric in Montesano.
He attended the Pacific Beach Gospel Chapel. He enjoyed going to Las Vegas, Disneyland, riding his dirt bike and working on his eternal “projects.” He was an avid Chicago Bears and Chicago Cubs fan, he liked watching NASCAR, was a slow pitch pitcher and pool player. His favorite times were those spent with his wife and sons.
Nikolas Tutèsum John Baller is survived by his wife, Leah E. Baller of the family home in Hoquiam; his two sons, Cody Bear Baller and Carson Boy Baller both of the family home in Hoquiam; his parents, John C. Baller and Pearl L. Capoeman-Baller of Taholah; his brother, Christopher Baller (Jacki) of Aberdeen; his grandfather, Ralph “Papa” Capoeman of Taholah; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Richard and Janet Byrd of Hoquiam; his aunts, uncles, special nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, June 17, 2014, at the Coleman Mortuary, 422 5th St. in Hoquiam, Wash., 98550.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, June 18, 2014, at the Taholah Educational Center Gymnasium in Taholah, Washington with Rev. Stanley Lein officiating. Concluding service with vault interment will follow in the Sunset Memorial Park in Hoquiam.
Direction is by the Coleman Mortuary, 422 5th Street in Hoquiam, Wash.
John Edward Persson
John Edward Persson of Ocosta, Wash., passed away on June 12, 2014, at 78 years old in Montesano Health and Rehab.
John was born on Jan. 6, 1936. in Aberdeen to Nathaniel and Doris Persson. On Dec, 29, 1976, John married
Laura Mae Walkowski in Reno, NV. She survives at the family home.
John owned and operated a construction company, laying cable for the Phone Company and PUD with his wife Laura at his side as his No. 1 employee. John loved to travel, enjoying the comfort of a travel trailer after a long day of cruising the highways. Among his favorite destinations were the Alaskan Highway and snow birding in Arizona. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing and visiting with friends. He will be missed by his family and friends and will live forever in our hearts.
He is survived by his wife Laura Walkowski Persson, sons Tom, his wife Pam, and Kevin and wife Felicia, his step children Jerry Jacobson and Joyce Bell, grand children Nicole and Courtney Persson, JJ and Peter Keplinger, Mikayla and Luke Jacobsen, great granddaughter Anna, and nieces Dana and Heidi. John was preceded in death by his brother Alfred.
The family will hold a celebration of John’s life on June 28th from 2-6pm at the Aberdeen Eagles, 208 W. Market St., Aberdeen, WA 98520. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to South Beach Ambulance Services, P.O. Box 1195, Westport, WA 98595.
Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Fern Hill Funeral Home in Aberdeen.
