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Jeanne D. (Young) Brecht
Jeanne Dorothy (Young) Brecht died peacefully at her home in Seattle on Feb. 20, 2016, at the age of 67.
Jeanne was born to Leonard and Delores (Currie) Young in Newark, N.J. on Jan. 31, 1949. She lived many years in Aberdeen, graduating from Weatherwax High School in 1967.
Jeanne is survived by her parents in Aberdeen, her sister Suzie Graves of Snohomish; her daughter Lisa and son-in-law Randy Baker of Longview; granddaughters: Ashlynne Kimball of Spokane, Mikayla and Brooklyn Baker of Longview; as well as several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her only brother Robert Young.
There are no services planned at his time, but there will be a celebration of her life to be held at a future date.
If you care to make a donation in memory of Jeanne, PAWS of any charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated.
Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Twibell’s Fern Hill Funeral Home in Aberdeen.
Herb W. Welch
Herb Wayne Welch, a resident of the Wishkah Valley, died Friday, Jan. 6, 2017, at his home. He was 79.
He served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Toledo during the Korean Conflict. He had worked as a logger, truck driver and diesel mechanic, later becoming an insurance agent and preparing taxes. He was a Grays Harbor County Commissioner from 2011 to 2015.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Providence Regional Cancer System.
A celebration of his life will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Harbor City Church in Aberdeen.
Cremation arrangements are by the Coleman Mortuary in Hoquiam.
Robert A. Gibbons
Robert Allen Gibbons died Monday, Jan. 9, 2017, at his Hoquiam home. He was 79.
Services are being planned and will be announced when details become available.
Arrangements are by Harrison Family Mortuary of Aberdeen.
Audrey Baird
Audrey L. Baird of Montesano died Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016, at Grays Harbor Community Hospital in Aberdeen. She was 74.
She had previously lived in Three Forks, Mont.
Arrangements were by Coleman Mortuary in Hoquiam.
Frank A. Frazier
Frank Arnold Frazier, 65, passed away from a stroke on Feb. 21, 2016, at St. Peter Hospital in Olympia, Wash. He was born on Nov. 24, 1950, in Raymond, Wash., to Frank and Ardath (Popejoy) Frazier.
Frank grew up in South Bend, Wash. He graduated from SBHS in 1968. While in high school he was a member of the wrestling team and Boys Letter Club. After high school, he began working for Weyerhaeuser. He started his 48-year career by planting trees. He moved on to the green chain and held several positions in the mill and was a canter twin operator at the time of his death.
Frank married
Linda Brougher in 1972 in Raymond, Wash. They were happily married
for 44 years. He enjoyed gardening, fishing and spending time with family and friends.
Frank is survived by his wife Linda; daughter, Jenny (Darren) Boeholt, Olympia; his sons, Mark (Michelle) Frazier, Spokane; Frank (Tara) Frazier, Tennessee; his sister, Debbie (Rick) Markich, Colorado; granddaughters, Bailey Boeholt and Sharona Frazier, as well as several step-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Frank was preceded in death by his parents and half-sister, Beverly Weiberg.
A graveside service will be held at Fern Hill cemetery, 100 South Fork Rd. Menlo, Wash. on March 5, 2016, at 11 a.m. A Celebration of Life will follow at the Cross Roads Church, 707 Commercial St. Raymond, Wash. on March 5, 2016, at 1 p.m.
The family would like to express their gratitude for the support from their extended family and many friends, and recognize the compassionate staff at Providence St. Peter Hospital.
Cremation arrangements were in care of Stoller’s Mortuary in Raymond.
Dorothy A. Hellman
Oct. 22, 1925 - Feb. 14, 2016
My mother, Dorothy Hellma, n went to be with her husband and my father, Wally Hellman, on Valentine’s Day. She will be missed by many, especially me, her son. She was born in Aberdeen, Wash., to John and Anna Haskey. She had two brothers, Jack and Stan Haskey. She graduated from high school in 1943 and worked for her Aunt Bert and Uncle Don Lentz who owned Pioneer Florist in Aberdeen, Wash. Dorothy met the love of her life, Wally, and they were married
in 1955. A few years late, r my dad bought out his father’s shares in Peninsula Plywood and they moved up to Port Angeles, Wash., in 1959 to start a new life. A few years later, I came into the picture and her family was complete. My mother was a stay at home mom. That does not mean she did not work. A few weeks before every big holiday I remember her sitting in her chair in the family room making paper flowers out of ribbon for flower arrangements for Pioneer Florist and even sometimes going down to Aberdeen and working in the florist shop. She loved to cook and bake. I grew up blessed with an endless supply of chocolate chip cookies. She did not know how to cook for just us three. When she made a meal it could easily feed six or more. If you showed up at her house before any meal you had to eat. She also loved to work out in her yard. She would tell me it was a way to take a break from my dad who could be a bit of a handful at times. My mother loved to have company especially after my father passed away. When I would come over to see her I could tell if anyone had been over. If she was in a good mood I knew she had company that day. Dorothy leaves behind a son Terry Hellman of Port Angeles, a brother Stan Haskey (Doris) of Puyallup, sister-in-law Marian Haskey of Hoquiam and numerous nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents John and Anna Haskey, her husband Wally Hellman and her brother Jack Haskey.
Drennan-Ford Funeral Home is handling her arrangements. She will have a graveside service at Mt. Angeles Memorial Park on Saturday, Feb. 27 at 11 a.m. After the service there will be a potluck reception at the Moose Lodge, 809 South Pine St. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Children’s Hospital, 4800 Sand Point NE Seattle, WA 98105 or Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County, 504 East 8th St., Port Angeles, WA 98362.
Alice E. Lisle
Alice Elaine Lisle, a Montesano resident, passed away on Feb. 23, 2016, at the Pacific Care Center in Hoquiam following complications due to a stroke. She was 83.
Alice was born on March 1, 1932, in Hoquiam, Wash., to Levi and Doris (Butcher) Muma and was raised in Aberdeen. She attended the old Weatherwax High School in Aberdeen. On June 23, 1950, she married
Elmer “Ike” Lisle in Montesano. He survives her at the family home.
Alice worked as a talented seamstress for Waugh’s Men Store doing alterations and worked in retail sales at JC Penney. She also worked at various restaurants. Alice was a benefit member of the Elma Eagles Auxillary and a lifetime member of the Hoquiam VFW. She also belonged to the Trail Jockeys Jeep Club.
Alice’s favorite hobbies included bowling (avid bowler for 43 years!), playing bingo, hunting and watching her grandchildren and great-grandchildren play.
In addition to her husband Ike, Alice is survived by her son Mike (Kim) Lisle of Elma; daughters Paula Shiflett (Ted Heidenreich) of Aberdeen, and Teresa Hamby of Federal Way; brother Paul Muma (Mary) of Lake Stevens; seven grandchildren: Shawn (Lilian) Hamby, Shanelle Hamby, Shara Hamby, Jeremy (Crystal) Shiflett, Stephanie Shiflett (Ryan Hudson), Micheal (Sarra) Lisle, Robby (Jamie) Lisle; nine great-grandchildren: Anthony Hamby, Savannah Hamby, Natalia Shiflett, Haileigh Shiflett, Olivia Jarvis, Jordan Lisle, Ali Lisle, Noah Lisle, and Aila Hamby. Alice was preceded in death by her parents, step-father Otis DeLong, brother Howard Muma, sister Jerrie Morse, and step-brothers Robert and Jack DeLong.
A Celebration of Alice’s life is scheduled for Feb. 27, at the Country Estates Clubhouse, 57 Clemons Rd, Montesano, from 1-5 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to Grays Harbor Fire District#2 (Attn: Chief Johnson) 6317 Olympic Hwy, Aberdeen, WA 98520 or the March of Dimes.
Arrangements are entrusted to Harrison Family Mortuary of Aberdeen.
Cheryl A. Norton
Cheryl Ann Norton of Aberdeen died Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017, at Grays Harbor Community Hospital in Aberdeen. She was 53.
Services are being planned and will be announced when details become available.
Arrangements are by Harrison Family Mortuary in Aberdeen.
Karen Skaar
Montesano resident Karen Margaret Skaar died Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017, at Grays Harbor Community Hospital in Aberdeen. She was 66.
Arrangements are by McComb &Wagner Family Funeral Home in Shelton.
Charlie W. Brock
Charlie William Brock a long time resident of Ocosta, Wash. passed away Feb. 23, 2016 at Montesano Health and Rehab, he was 88. Charlie was born July 30, 1927 to Henry B. and Lottie May Hall in Indianapolis, Ind. He enlisted in the US Army on Sept. 28, 1945 as an Automotive Equipment Mechanic and was honorably discharged on March 29, 1947 from the 26th Communication Squadron Wing. He married
Ruby Lowe on Sept. 9, 1950 in Montesano, Wash. who passed away July 23, 2015. He worked at Camp Grisdale as a choker setter and then for the Hoquiam Chair Plant. From there he worked at the ITT Rayonier Pulp Mill in Hoquiam for 33 years, retiring in June of 1989.
Charlie is survived by his brother, Ronald (Karen) Hall of Nebraska, his four daughters, Marilyn (Dave) Vessey, Carolyn Philbrick, Jeannie (Chuck) Nichols and Joy (Joe) Carossino.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother John Hall, his sister Alice Stuckey, his sister Melvin Hobbs and his granddaughter Jessica Joy Carossino. He has eight grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Charlie loved to work around his house in Ocosta, mowing his property, chopping wood, feeding the birds and squirrels and visiting with his neighbors.
A graveside service will be held Friday, March 5 at 1 p.m. at the Wynoochee cemetery in Montesano.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Harrison Family Mortuary 311 W. Market Street in Aberdeen.
Glenna R. Green
Glenna Rae Green, age 85, a longtime resident of Hoquiam, died on Feb. 19, 2016, at Montesano Health and Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Green was born on April 15, 1930, in Centralia, Wash. to Clarence and Dorothy (Kalahan) Lenhardt. She graduated from Fort Vancouver High School in 1948. She attended secretarial college and worked for a time in Portland, Ore.
On Oct. 1, 1949, she married
Thomas E. Frahm, who preceded her in death on Jan. 13, 1954. She later met Sherman Keith Green in Vancouver, Wash. where they were married
on June 15, 1955. They moved to the Harbor in 1956 and settled in Hoquiam in 1957. While raising her six children, she was active in PTA and was able to attend all of the sporting events in which her children participated. The family loved to camp at Lake Curlew.
In 1977, Glenna began working for the Hoquiam School District as a cook and remained until her retirement in 1993. In retirement, she and Sherman traveled extensively in their motor home; snow birded at Lake Havasu, Ariz. and for two years, lived in Las Vegas.
She enjoyed attending sporting events of her grandchildren; the Seahawks and NASCAR, but especially her companion of 14 years, Buffy the cat.
Surviving relatives include her children and their spouses, Denise and Bill Jensen of Elma, Karen and Steve Bell of Shelton; Rick Green of Cosmopolis, Robin Green and Mark Burlingame of Cosmopolis, Scott and Lynn Green of Aberdeen, and Steven Green of Bonney Lake; step-daughter Vickie Wolfe and numerous grandchildren and great- grandchildren. In addition to her husband Sherman, a step-daughter, Linda Colby died previously.
A graveside service for family and friends was held on Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, at Hoquiam’s Sunset Memorial Park.
Direction is by the Coleman Mortuary.
Raeburn Hagen Oct. 15, 1924 - Feb. 11, 2016
Raeburn Rose Morrison Hagen was born in Wenatchee, Wash. on Oct. 15, 1924 into a family whose women were unusually high achievers for their day. Both mother and grandmother had college educations and high expectations for their offspring. Raeburn was encouraged to set her standards high and in the following 91 years, until her death on Feb. 11, 2016, she more than exceeded those expectations.
To all who knew her, she was a woman of admirable multi-dimensions.
To her family – she was a loving daughter, adoring sister, supportive wife, exemplary mother, doting grandmother and great-grandmother (“Nana”) – always there for each of them.
To her friends – she was warm, entertaining company, generous, loyal to a fault – a friend for life.
To her teachers-she was the ideal student, inquisitive, a quick mind, an avid reader and a gifted writer.
To her professional colleagues – she was both a natural leader and a cooperative team player.
To her community – she was a willing worker, good with details, an organizer who could be depended upon to follow through.
Raised in Spokane, she graduated Lewis & Clark High School in 1942. That fall, she entered the University of Washington, pledging the Chi Omega Sorority where she was elected president her senior year. In June of 1946, she graduated Magna Cum Laude, was awarded a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English Language & Literature and a Phi Beta Kappa key.
While at the UW, she met a fellow student from Aberdeen, Wash., Wayne Delos Hagen. On Sept. 14, 1946, their marriage forged a 52-year partnership that lasted until his death in 1998.
The next two decades in Aberdeen included the births of their three children and the “stay-at-home Mom” chapter of her life. Well…not entirely! During those years, she also juggled community volunteer work (focusing on education and children’s services) with memberships in numerous organizations: Girl Scout leader, homeroom mother, PTA officer, founder of Aberdeen Friends of the Library. She was appointed to the Aberdeen Library Board, the Timberland Regional Library Board, and in 1972 was awarded a citation as the Outstanding Library Trustee from the Washington State Library Association. At various times she held offices in Aberdeen Young Mothers, Chapter DP of PEO, the American Association of University Women, the League of Women Voters, and the Grays Harbor Panhellenic.
When her youngest child started school, she embarked on the professional chapter of her life. In 1968, she began teaching English Composition at Grays Harbor College. Four years later she returned to the UW earning a Master’s Degree in Library Science and lifetime membership in Beta Phi Mu, the International Honor Society for Library & Informational Studies. From 1976 to 1985, she served as Associate Dean of Library and Media Service at GHC. During her tenure there, she reorganized the library, installing an “open stacks” system which made the collection directly accessible to students. She also served as advisor to the college’s honor society, Phi Theta Kappa and as chief organizer/hostess for college social, faculty and community events.
In 1985, she left Grays Harbor to become Director of Library Services at Highline Community College in Des Moines, where she remained until her retirement in 1992.
Her retirement chapter was divided between summers at Hood Canal and winters in Palm Desert, Calif. Those years brought time for reading the good books she so loved, completing the daily New York Times crossword puzzle, viewing almost anything broadcast on PBS, enrolling in an intriguing-sounding seminar, and frequent traveling at home and abroad with her beloved sister “Bebs”. Her writing skills continued to be in demand: a special-occasion poem which she could whip out in minutes; an article or book review for a newsletter; help with a resume; editing assistance and she rarely missed a grandchild’s sports event, concert or dance recital.
To all who knew her, and by all accounts, Raeburn Hagen was a positive, productive, influence in her world. She no doubt would make her high achieving forebearers proud!
She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne, parents, Raymond R. and Zelma Reeves Morrision, and by a brother, Frank Reeves Morrison.
Her survivors are: a sister, Judge Betty Vitousek, three children, Wendy Bauer (Tom), Weedy McCauley (Mark), and Wayne “Tiger” Hagen Jr. (Jennifer); five grandchildren, Megan McCauley Melchiors (Rob), Maaret McCauley (fiancé, Ben Rogers), Angie Bauer (fiancé, Gavin Tronset), Eric Hagen, Anna Hagen; and two great-grandchildren, Molly and Luke Melchiors.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 12, 1 p.m. at St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Aberdeen, to be followed by a reception at the Rotary Log Pavilion.
In lieu of flowers, please address memorials to the Grays Harbor College Foundation or the Aberdeen Friends of the Library.
Kenneth (Sonny) Charles Bensinger
Kenneth Bensinger, resident of Aberdeen, died at his home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2016. He was 80.
Kenneth was born on Sept. 11, 1935, in Pottsville, Pa., to Elmer and Violet (Brown) Bensinger. Kenneth joined the U.S. Army and was stationed at Ansbach, Germany, from 1954 to 1957. This is where he met his wife, Rosa. After his discharge in 1957, he returned to the United States with Rosa at his side.
Kenneth worked for ITT Rayonier where he was a journeyman mechanic. He worked for ITT from 1976 until the closure of the mill. He then went into retirement. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, National Rifle Association and a member of South Union Church of God in Olympia, Wash. He also served as a VIP for the GHC Sheriff Department. Kenneth was also in the U.S. Army Reserve from 1957 through 1962, the Army National Guard from 1978 to 1989.
Kenneth is survived by his wife of 58 years, Rosa Bensinger of Aberdeen; sons Alfie and Kenny (Brianna) Bensinger of Aberdeen and Elmer Bensinger of Rochester; daughters Betta (Robert) Failor, and Helen Bensinger of Aberdeen, Christine (Daniel) Work of Lancaster, Pa. and son-in-law Bruce Stone; grandchildren Allen, Hans, Kody, Kolby, Brandon, Brittany, and Amber Bensinger, Daniel Work Jr., Aaron, Jason and Shawn Failor, Andy and Trinity Stone, Kurtis Teeters, and Cody Mishler; great-grandchildren AJ Bensinger, Camden and Payton Failor, Brianna Work, Presley Stone, Tyler Bensinger and Ryder and Xavier Lingnau.
Kenneth was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth C. Bensinger, Jr. and daughter, Gerri Stone, his parents and three sisters.
Kenneth enjoyed camping with his family. Leavenworth was his favorite site. He loved engaging in all conversations relating to his Lord and Savior, listening to his grandchildren relate the events of their day and reminiscing about his time serving his country during his military days. He loved playing his guitar and taking road trips to Pennsylvania in his RV. In short; any and all times shared with his family is what gave him his greatest joy. One of his last wishes was that all of his children make it to heaven. Dad, you will always be our hero and we will always remember that great big smile that you were known for.
A Celebration of Life and a potluck will be held on Saturday, March 5, 2016, at 1 p.m. at Harbor City Church, 1700 Cherry St., Aberdeen.
Arrangements are entrusted to Harrison Family Mortuary in Aberdeen.
Michael T. Everitt
Michael T. Everitt, 66, longtime Raymond resident died Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2016, in Grays Harbor County. He was born Dec. 3, 1949, in South Bend to Edward and Betty (Swan) Everitt.
He was raised in South Bend, graduating from South Bend High School in 1968 then proceeded to Seattle University and the University of Washington with a PhD in 1982. Mr. Everitt began his work career from 1982-1991 at Wenatchee Valley Clinic, 1991-1993 at Helena Laboratories Beaumont, Texas, from 1993-1997 he worked with Dr. Horst VonThiele, and from 1997-2014 for Diagnostic’s Inc. Kent, Wash., as a consulting director .
Mr. Everitt married
his wife Lynn Fykerude Sept. 18, 1976 in Reno, Nev. She survives him at the family home in South Bend.
Mr. Everitt was a former member of the Exchange Club in Wenatchee; and most recently a member of the Willapa Harbor Lions, an Alder House board member and a lifetime member of the Raymond Elks of the WA Alumni Assoc.
He was a huge fan of the Wizard of Oz books and once met L. Frank Baum’s grandson; he also enjoyed Sci-Fi movies and books. He was a season ticket holder for over 40 years to the Washington Huskies and attended the Rose Bowl. He had attended the Holiday and Alamo Bowls in the past.
Mr. Everitt is survived by his wife Lynn, two daughters Aidan (Eric) Diaz of Vista, Calif. and Teresa (Joe) Ganzel of Menlo, Wash.; two sons Kirk (Morgan) of Spokane WA and Jonathan of Willapa, Wash. / Yakima, Wash. He is also survived by a brother E. Glenn (Helen) Everitt Jr. of Federal Way, Wash., a sister Melinda Everitt of Seattle, Wash. and special friends and care giver Kim Bair, a special cousin Gloria Jouper and the staff of Harbors Home Health.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Raymond with burial services to follow at the Fern Hill cemetery in Menlo. Memorials may be made to Willapa Harbor Lions Club Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 333 Raymond, WA 98577. Willapa Valley Alumni Scholarship P.O. Box 128 Menlo WA 98561 or the South Bend High School Scholarship Fund P.O. Box 437 South Bend, WA 98586; or a charity of your choice.
Arrangements are in care of Stoller’s Mortuary in Raymond.
