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Alfred F. “Franklin” Ward
Alfred F. “Franklin” Ward, 87, of Olympia, Wash., passed away on Wednesday, March 28, 2012. He was born in Deepwater, Mo., on March 7, 1925 to Fred and Nora Taylor Ward. He graduated from Clinton High, Clinton, Mo., enlisted in the Navy in 1944, and served in the Aleutian Islands as a signalman.
Frank married
Jeannette Calvin on Oct. 1, 1945. They moved to Southern California where he managed Long’s Drug Stores for 32 years. In 1978, they moved to Toledo, Wash., Jeannette’s hometown. They bought a farm and lived there until they moved to Olympia.
He is preceded in death by daughter, Melinda Jane; infant grandson, Jeffery Calvin Lyon; and sister, Mildred Renfro. He is survived by his wife of 66 years; daughters, Kerri (Jim), Joan Wright (Greg), and Denise Gere; ten grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at Bonaventure of Lacey on April 14, 2012 at 1:30 p.m.
Karen Busse Teitzel
Karen Busse Teitzel was born Aug. 19, 1953 to William and Marlene Busse. She grew up a lifetime resident of Lewis County. She died fighting a battle against colon cancer on March 21, 2012.
Karen lived her life surrounded by her family and friends. Her favorite times were playing with her grandchildren and hunting with her father. She also enjoyed traveling with her sisters, you could find her any given Saturday at a garage sale with her children. During the summer months she loved camping with her husband, friends and family. She loved to spend her time in the woods mushroom picking, berry picking and down by the river rock hounding. Karen was also known for her work at the local sale barns and veterinary clinics where she worked for many, many years.
Karen is survived by her husband, William Schroepfer Sr., her father William Busse Sr., siblings Dianna Busse, Bill (Laurie) Busse, Patricia Busse, Laurie (Ben) Thorson. Her children, Wyatt Teitzel and Rebecca (Nathan) Fagernes, Pam (Jeff) Schmidt, Bill (Tammy) Schroepfer Jr., grandchildren, Korban Teitzel, Owen and Conner Fagernes, Shannon, Jessica, Amanda, Colton Schmidt, Becky and Jamie Schroepfer.
If you’d like to celebrate Karen’s life, we would love for you to join us. A graveside service will be held Monday, March 26, 2012 at Claquato cemetery at 10 a.m., followed by a celebration of Karen’s life at the Virgil R. Lee Building in Chehalis on 13th St.
Arthur Eugene Rogerson
Arthur Eugene Rogerson, born September 25, 1924 in Glendive, Mont., passed away on March 13, 2012. Art moved to Centralia when he was 13 and has lived here nearly 75 years. He retired from the railroad after 42 years and spent much of his retirement building furniture, a hobby he truly enjoyed.
Art is survived by his wife of over 63 years, Lena Mae Phelps Rogerson, his children and their spouses, Cheryl and Steven Noel, Centralia, Rebecca and Patrick Kemp, Juneau, Alaska, William and Dixie Rogerson, Bremerton, and son-in-law Larry Wolske. He also leaves behind 11 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Art is preceded in death by a daughter, Julie Wolske, his parents and three brothers.
The family would like to invite friends and relatives to come by anytime between 1:00 P.M. and 4:00 P.M. on Saturday, March 24, 2012 for an informal celebration of Art's life. The Celebration will be held at 328 Summers Rd., Centralia.
Louise Amelia Main
Louise Amelia Main passed away March 21, 2012. Louise, a daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother was born June 26, 1916 in Ho Karri Muirquiam, Wash.
Louise completed her LPN degree at Centralia College in 1959 and worked as an LPN at Centralia General Hospital up until her retirement in 1979. Louise spent a majority of her life living in Centralia, where she enjoyed embarking on cruises and spent a lot of time working in her garden. She was preceded in death by her husband Al Main in 1978, her brother Melford, sister Bernetta, son Alan, and daughter in-laws Dorothy and Sue.
She is survived by her son John Main of Chehalis, granddaughters Julie Anne (Gus) Bornstein of Napavine and Holly Main of Marysville. Grandsons Steve Alexy of Chehalis, Mike Alexy of Chehalis, Todd (Brenda) Main of Kirkland, Corey (Amy) Main of Chewelah and Bruce Kimsey of Napavine. Great-grandchildren Karley, Kaitlyn, Kayla, and Landon Bornstein of Napavine, Travis Main of Kirkland and great-great-grandchildren Triston and Sydnee Main of Kirkland.
A graveside service will begin at 12:00 P.M., Monday, April 2, 2012 at Mountain View cemetery 1113 Caveness Dr. Centralia, WA. 98531. Followed by a potluck memorial at John Mains House 813 N.W. Ohio Chehalis, WA 98532Louise Amelia Main passed away March 21, 2012. Louise, a daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother was born June 26, 1916 in Ho Karri Muirquiam, Wash.
Louise completed her LPN degree at Centralia College in 1959 and worked as an LPN at Centralia General Hospital up until her retirement in 1979. Louise spent a majority of her life living in Centralia, where she enjoyed embarking on cruises and spent a lot of time working in her garden. She was preceded in death by her husband Al Main in 1978, her brother Melford, sister Bernetta, son Alan, and daughter in-laws Dorothy and Sue.
She is survived by her son John Main of Chehalis, granddaughters Julie Anne (Gus) Bornstein of Napavine and Holly Main of Marysville. Grandsons Steve Alexy of Chehalis, Mike Alexy of Chehalis, Todd (Brenda) Main of Kirkland, Corey (Amy) Main of Chewelah and Bruce Kimsey of Napavine. Great-grandchildren Karley, Kaitlyn, Kayla, and Landon Bornstein of Napavine, Travis Main of Kirkland and great-great-grandchildren Triston and Sydnee Main of Kirkland.
A graveside service will begin at 12:00 P.M., Monday, April 2, 2012 at Mountain View cemetery 1113 Caveness Dr. Centralia, WA. 98531. Followed by a potluck memorial at John Mains House 813 N.W. Ohio Chehalis, WA 98532.
Betty L. Gutsche
Betty L. Gutsche passed away on March 10, 2012 after a difficult battle with Alzheimer’s. She was the fourth child of John and Paula McMeekin born on a farm near Oakville on Aug. 9, 1926. She loved dancing at Woody’s Nook where she met her husband. In 1950 the family moved to Centralia, and enjoyed spending time at Westport and going on camping trips. Betty loved to cook and hosted many dinners. She was always helping anyone in need and caring for the elderly. Betty loved life, had a beautiful smile, and her laugh was addicting. Her grandkids were her pride and joy.
As Betty’s memory and laugh began to fade, life became difficult and she could no longer live at home. She was extremely lucky to find a caring home at The Hampton in Tumwater. Betty will be greatly missed by her husband Fred Gutsche; her children Steve Martinez, Fred Jr. (Alice), Sharon Arneson (Art), and Karol Conly (Steve); her brother John McMeekin (Dorothy); her sister Norma Cahill (Bill); as well as 12 grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
Any remembrance should be provided to The Alzheimer’s Association, The Hampton Care Center or a charity of your choice in Betty’s name.
Join the family in remembering Betty at Vista Village, 3300 Carpenter Rd, Lacey from noon to 2 p.m. on March 25, 2012.
Arrangements are under the direction of Newell-Hoerlings, Centralia.
Rolland Allan Brown
Our loving Father, Rolland Allan Brown, 88, of Lacey, Wash., passed away March 9, 2012, at St. Peter Hospital, Lacey, with family by his side, leaving behind his beloved wife Shirley of 26 years.
In 1944 Rolland married
the love of his life, Mary Ellen Iverson. Being married
36 years and having six children, Harold (Phyllis) Onalaska, Jeff (Sheila) Centralia, Bruce (Jackie) Eagle Point, Oreg., Barry (Terri) Ft. Collins, Colo., Becky (Dick) Core, Randle, and Tammy (Greg) Aragon, Selah, Wash. After Mary Ellen passed, he then was blessed with love again, and married
Shirley Betts, who has three children; Clyde Betts, North Carolina, Ted Betts, (Sheila) Camino Island, and Sherry McBryer, Gig Harbor. He also leaves behind 25 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren, and eight great-great-grandchildren, plus many additional family and friends.
Born June 3, 1923, in Grants, N.M., he then moved to Dodge City, Kan., and then moving to Centralia around 1935. He attended Centralia High School, choosing to enlist in the Army Air Corps, the day after Pearl Harbor, serving in Africa, Italy, and Egypt, in the 98th Bombardment Group.
Rolland went to carpenter school, and loved building churches, homes, and the old Grandstand at the W.P. High School. He did ranching and farming in Colorado and then returned to Washington, where he continued his carpentry work. He then worked for the State Hwy. Dept. and then retired.
He and his wife spent many winters in Arizona with friends. His passion in life was the love of his family, and he enjoyed having them all around. Other interests include, square dancing, country music, and playing his many musical instruments, also loving horses and the many trail rides he took, in the mountains, picking berries and eating many huckleberries.
He was loved by many, and will be missed by all, especially by his family.
Memorial Services for Rolland will be in Packwood at the Foursquare Church, March 24, 2012 at 11:00 A.M.
Bernard Martin "Barney" Hughes
"Barney" Hughes passed away Tuesday after a long battle with heart disease. He was born Oct. 24, 1932, in Chehalis, Wash., to James and Elsie Hughes and was the eighth of twelve children.
Barney grew up in the Centralia-Morton area of Washington, and graduated from Centralia High School. In 1952, he moved to California where he met the love of his life, Janice Justice. They were married
in 1953 and have spent 58 happy years together.
Barney worked for Hansen Pacific and Fortuna Plywood. He owned his own gas station in Campton Heights for 17 years, and worked for Western Auto in Fortuna for 10 years, retiring in 1997. Barney served in the Fortuna Volunteer Fire Department for 25 years, making Captain with Company # 5. He served 8 years on the Rohnerville School Board. He belonged to Kiwanis Club for many years after retirement, and volunteered at the local food pantry as well. To this day of Fortuna and mentioned the word "Barney, " everyone knew who he was and everybody loved him. On Sunday afternoons, he'd curl up in his recliner rooting for his 49ers while being comforted with pizza and beer.
He was preceded in death by his father James and mother Elsie, brother James Hughes, sisters Nan Cox, Lenora Thompson, Dorothy Justice, Betty Collett and Sheila Hannum. He is survivied by his wife, Janice Hughes of Fortuna, daughter Karen Hunter and husband Dennis of Eureka, son Kenneth Hughes of Fortuna, granddaughter Yvonne Evenson and her husband Chirstopher of Eureka, grandson Alex Johnson of Eureka, great-grandsons Tyler and Dylan Evenson of Eureka, sister Peggy Justice and her husband Harold of Crescent City, sister Vivian Harris and her husband Alfred of Fife, Wash., brother Louis "Dail" Hughes and his wife Juanita of Willits, brother Thomas Hughes and his wife Mary of Rochester, Wash., and brother Bud Hughes and his wife Brenda of Centralia, Wash., and numerous well loved nieces and nephews.
He was a gentle, loving, and much loved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and loyal a loving friend to many.
Services will be held this Friday, April 6, 2012 at 2 p.m. at Gobles Fortuna Mortuary. Friends and relatives are invited to the Fortuna Fire Hall after the services for a celebration of his life.
Jameson Marshal Challender
Jameson Marshal Challender passed away on March 9, 2012 due to complications of diabetes. Jameson was preceded in death by a cousin Travis Kidrick and his uncles Jeff and Mike Challender.
He is survived by his mother Kathy Challender of Centralia and his father Jack (Sandy) Challender of Edmonds, Wash., his two brothers Sebastian and Arthur, grandparents Grant and Mary Kidrick and Jack and Jeanne Challender. Also his uncles Jim and Jerry Kidrick, cousin uncle Sean Kidrick and Mark Challender, his aunts Julie, Andee and Killian, many cousins Mary (Eric), Amy, Mandy (John), Grant, Kyle, Wade, Emma and Chhy Kidrick, his two nephews Bailey and Jonathan, niece Kadence Grace, good friend and fishing buddy Ron Williams and his trusty dog Smokey.
Jameson loved sports and participated in baseball, basketball, soccer and football, but one sport was his favorite and that was lake fishing.
Celebration of Life to be held for Jameson Marshal Challender on Sunday, March 25, 2012 from 1:00 to 4:00 P.M., at the Midway RV Park Clubhouse, 3200 Galvin Rd. This will be a potluck with coffee and tableware provided.
Please join family and friends of Jameson to share pictures and stories of him. Donations will be accepted to help cover the cost of his cremation.
Jack D. Deskins
Jack Deskins, a long-time resident of Chehalis, passed away March 10, 2012 in Centralia, Wash., at the age of 86. He was born July 2, 1925 to Ben J. and Lilly Ester (Wright) Deskins in Chehalis, where he started school. After the family moved to Bremerton, he graduated high school there in 1943.
Jack served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He fought in the 3rd Army until the war ended. He married
Andree Emmy Schriner in Luxemburg in Dec. 1944 and had a son and daughter. He married
second wife, Margaret Jean Moltz, and they shared 41 years together, 37 of them in a home he built on the North Fork where he was born.
Jack worked at the Bremerton Naval Shipyards, retiring in 1970. He also was a retired firefighter. He always kept busy, maintaining the family home and restoring antique cars.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret; son, Thomes Deskins; daughter, Jeanne Brown; step-daughter, Terry Mohar; two grandchildren; a number of step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and sisters, Sybil Bloom and Marsha Kretz.
No services are planned. Arrangements are with Funeral Alternatives of Washington 360-753-1065.
Ollie Hanson
Ollie Hanson, 88, of Chehalis, Wash., died March 12, 2012 at Liberty Country Place, with her daughter by her side.
She was born Sept. 16, 1923 in Ethel, Wash., to Thomas and Pearl Larter.
She graduated from Onalaska High School in 1941. She married
Richard Hanson in 1946 in Chehalis, Wash.
She is survived by her daughter Carol Hahn (David) a granddaughter, Christel Phipps (William) and two great-grandchildren, Ciara and Colby Phipps.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Richard, a daughter, Donna, her parents, and three brothers, George, John and Nathaniel Larter.
Ollie was a quiet gentle lady with a lovely smile who loved to laugh. She was a wonderful homemaker and devoted her life to her husband, daughter and grandchildren. She will be deeply missed.
We would like to send our greatest appreciation to Liberty Country Place for taking such excellent care of Mom.
A funeral service is scheduled for Monday, March 19 at 1:00 p.m. at Brown Mortuary Service, Chehalis. Burial will follow at Alpha cemetery.
Richard "Dick" Emery Clevenger Sr.
Richard " Dick" Emery Clevenger Sr. passed away on March 24th at the age of 71, after a brave battle against cancer. He was a resident of Ryderwood when he passed but had lived in Vader for many years as well. Dick was born July 21, 1940 to Bessie L. Jackson and Emery E. Clevenger, of Morton, Wash. where he also attended Morton High School. Dick worked in many different fields as a young man he kept a newspaper route, was a short order cook, worked in the shipyards in Seattle and Tacoma as a welder and fitter. He also worked in the woods as a choker setter and most of his life worked at the Vader School as a custodian and bus driver. Dick was a Vader Fireman and EMT. He also started, and ran several businesses; a gas station, garbage business, most recently, Clevenger designs. He was well known for his quick smile and his sense of humor. His generosity and big heart defined him. His favorite hobbies were those that allowed him to build or create something out of wood or metal with his own hands and he was always so humble about his talent. Dick was affectionately known as "the garbage man", 'the custodian'. 'the metal art dude', but more commonly known as " My bus driver". He is survived by his wife, Michelle at home, brother James Clevenger (Diana) of Yelm, sister Sandra DeGroot of Olympia, sons; Richard Clevenger of Chehalis, James Clevenger of Napavine, Thomas Clevenger of Vail, Ariz., and Stevie Clevenger of Olympia, Step-sons Kenneth Frisbie of Vader, Shane Davis of Vancouver, Step-daughters Kelly Dunbar of Tumwater, Cheri Davis of Olympia, and several nieces and nephews. Grandchildren and great-grandchildren .
He was preceded in death by his mother on July 27, 1997 and father August 6, 1996. A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, April 2, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at the Christian Fellowship Church, 630 cemetery Rd. in Winlock. Services are under the direction of Cattermole Funeral Home in Winlock.
John R. Majoros
John R. Majoros, 57, of Centralia died of colon and liver cancer in Centralia Providence Hospital at 8:20 P.M., March 1, 2012. In his final days and hours he was surrounded and supported by a multitude of family and dear friends.
The youngest of his family, he was born Jan. 12, 1955 in Centralia to Michael and Mary Majoros, siblings Bob and Linda, and half-sisters Jackie and Valarie Holbrook. In his teens he “hacked brush” for the Department of Natural Resources, then later clerked in all three Centralia Reliance Food Centers. He eventually married
fellow employee Debbie Seroshek in Centralia on Jan. 17, 1976.
His two greatest interests were selling things and working on cars. He got to do both. After managing the Stop ‘N Go in Chehalis a few years, he next ran his own mobile mechanic business for about five years from a red van with the logo “The Automedic.” He then worked at Ron’s Auto Repair in Centralia and stayed when it changed hands and became Hag’s Automotive. As a side business, he began selling garage sale items on the Internet. He started working at Hanson Motors in Olympia at the beginning of this year, but with failing health, was unable to continue. He faced everything, including his illness with humor. He figured if you could laugh at a problem, it wasn’t so bad.
John is survived by wife Debbie, son and daughter-in-law Roger and Kisha, daughter Lana, and beloved cat Cody; brother Bob of Centralia; sister and brother-in-law Linda and Dave Hilpert of Easton, Md.
A memorial service and reception will be held 11 A.M. Friday, March 9, 2012 at Sticklin Funeral Chapel, 1437 South Gold St. in Centralia. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made at Chase bank in Chehalis in John’s name toward a family memorial fund.
Arrangements are under the direction of Sticklin Funeral Chapel, 1437 S. Gold St., Centralia, WA 98531. 360-736-1388.
Jason Micah Van Rooy
Jason Micah Van Rooy was born in Olympia, Wash., on Oct. 17, 1980 and passed away on March 16, 2012. He is survived by his father and step mother, John and Darlene Van Rooy, his twin brother, Joshua Van Rooy and Josh's girlfriend Kara Marsh, his sister, Christie Ferris and her husband Jay, and their three children, Mason, Evan and Kenzie, his mother, Judy Jenkins and Jason's girlfriend Carissa Brower.
Jason was especially close with his twin brother, Josh. The dynamic duo were invariably mistaken for each other and often took the opportunity to blame their misdeeds on each other. They lived together for the most part of the last 10 years and were genuinely best friends, as well as brothers.
Jason was loved and adored by all who had the pleasure of getting to know him. He had a great love of sports and had many wonderful experiences in the W.F. West and Senior Legion baseball programs. He graduated from W.F. High School in 1999. He worked as a surveyor from 2004 to 2009 and as a Juvenile Detention Officer at the Thurston County Juvenile Detention facility for the last 1 1/2 years. He recently got pretty serious about his golf, even beating his father for the first time and having regular grudge matches with his best friend, Lucas Marx, with a fair share of trash talk involved.
The pain of his loss will be felt by many and his family would like to invite everyone to attend a Celebration of Life at Riverside Golf Club, 1451 N.W. Airport Rd., in Chehalis on Sunday, April 1, 2012, from 2 to 4 p.m. Please bring your best stories and fondest memories to share about Jason. Casual attire. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bearcat Baseball, W.F. West High School, 342 SW 16th St., Chehalis, WA 98532.
