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Nicole J. Winkle
Nicole Jeanne Winkle, 49, Cosmopolis resident and former Safeway meat wrapper, died Tuesday, March 8, 2016 in Aberdeen, Wash. Nicole was born on Sept. 1, 1966 in Aberdeen to Zale Michael and Linda Sharon (Ramsdell) Winkle. She lived her whole life in Cosmopolis and graduated from Aberdeen’s J.M. Weatherwax High School in 1984.
She worked at Safeway as a meat wrapper for many years and then for Swanson’s Grocery from 2012-13. Nicole (Nikki) loved her dog, Darla May. The two of them were always together; walking, traveling and sun bathing. Nicole had a passion for writing. She wrote a poem titled, “The Fairest of The Fair”, that was published in The National Library of Poetry - Mists of Enchantment. She also wrote a few letters to the local newspaper regarding social and environmental issues she felt strongly about.
Nicole gave back to her community in her loving way, volunteering at local shelters. She was a very caring woman that was quick to help others. When her father, Zale, took ill she was his primary caregiver until his passing in April, 2014. She never fully overcame the grief of losing her beloved father.
One of the brightest moments in Nicole’s life was the birth of her granddaughter, Brielle. They could often be seen at the play park enjoying time together.
Nicole was a beautiful person, inside and out and will be remembered for always having a good time.
Nicole is survived by a daughter, Courtni Gobat of Cosmopolis; a brother Dean (Jennie) Winkle of Elma and a half-sister, Cheryl Zamora (Bobby) of Simi Valley, Calif. and a granddaughter, Brielle Blueback.
She is preceded in death by her loving Parents Zale and Linda Winkle.
There will be a celebration of Nicole’s life on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at 2 p.m. in the Aberdeen VFW Post 224, 105 E. Heron St., Aberdeen.
Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Twibell’s Fern Hill Funeral Home in Aberdeen.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be given to a local suicide prevention program in your area and that you hug a loved one.
Annette Yvonne Boland-Emard
Annette, our beloved mother, grandmother and friend, ascended into glory on March 3, 2016, for the Lord knew that the heavenly choir needed another alto. She was 65 years young. Annette was born July 29, 1950 in Tacoma, Wash. to her parents James Patrick Christopher Boland and Bertha “Betty” Shirley Jean (Diedrich) Boland.
She graduated from Lincoln High School in the year 1968. After graduation, she moved to Westport and worked at Washington Crab, as well as Glen Acres Motel. While living in Westport for some time, she met Michael Emard, and they were married
Feb. 25, 1972. Following their marriage, they lived in Grayland and North Cove until 1973. After leaving the beach area, Annette and Mike moved to Central Park and lived on his family’s homestead. During their time in Central Park, they settled down and raised their family. Besides her role as being a mother, she was also a care giver and a singer.
Helping people, singing, and the beach were Annette’s favorite passions in life. She helped many people whenever she could. She always thought and cared about others first instead of herself. One thing Annette always did was visit the “Shut- ins, ” and give them plants and help. She really went out of her way to go the extra mile to make sure these people knew they were not forgotten, and that someone still cared for them. Another one of Annette’s favorite passions was singing. She was so active in the community just because of her singing voice. For years, Annette was involved with many churches, Christian events, nursing homes, and the Aberdeen Pioneer Association. Annette sang for many different functions such as the “Share A Thon” for Christian Cable Ministries (Channel 20), weddings, and funerals. One thing Annette really enjoyed, with all her heart and soul, was singing with “Notes of Praise” from the Music Factory. She sang for at least twenty years with this group, which includes; Dave Glenn, Bonnie Anderson, and former member Wilma Zepp who has since passed. While singing with “Notes of Praise, ” they went so many places and were a part of many events, such as, the Festival of Light’s parade, other parades; the Matlock Fair, and lastly the Music Factory in Elma. Annette loved to go to the Music Factory on weekends to the sing-a-long’s, and shows. Ninety -nine percent of the time she always wanted to sing harmony. She was unique in that respect. Annette just loved to sing anywhere, and anytime, for it did not matter where she was. Many people have said she sang like an angel, and that she was one of the best. Besides music, her other passion in life was the ocean. She especially loved to go out to the beach when it was stormy and just watch the waves break on the sand, all while she would sing praises to her Heavenly Father. Annette was a very spiritual woman. Her biblical intelligence, music repertoire, knowledge about life, kindness to others and so many more attributes will be greatly missed. She was an amazing and unique individual, and no one could ever replace her. Heaven gained another angel, and although we are sad, we will see her again someday.
She was preceded in death by her parents: James Boland and Bertha “Betty” (Diedrich) Boland, The Twins, (her first born sons that passed at birth, in 1972) lastly, many friends who have gone on before her, who are now welcoming her home.
Annette is survived by her former husband Michael James Emard Sr., and there seven children: Michael James Emard Jr. of Aberdeen; Mardi Jolanda Emard - Colburn (Ryan) currently of Los Angeles, Calif.; Matthew Joseph Haek Emard (Hannah) of Aberdeen; Marcus Joel Chamberlin Emard (Brandi) of Aberdeen; Miles Jordan Boland Emard of Aberdeen; Mylon Justin Douglas Emard (Rachael) currently of Georgia; and Moriah Jonelle Emard of Aberdeen, Wash. She is also survived by six grandchildren: Joshua Emard, Caitlin Emard, Joseph Emard, Evangeline Emard, Brinnley Colburn, and Violet Colburn. Annette is also survived by her sister, Bernadette Kline (Ron), Niece: Stacie Lacina (Ed), Great Niece’s: Maddie and Abbie Lacina, Aunt: Katherine Dahl (Harry), and numerous cousins.
In the final words of Annette, she leaves her family and friends with this poem she wrote below, and she wishes you all “Happy Trails to You, Until We Meet Again”
IF I GO FIRST
If I go first and you remain
Take a walk in the moonlight or falling rain-
Let God wash away any pain that my departure perhaps gave-
Some memories you may save - But please don’t put me in a grave!
I am not dead- I truly Live!
For other’s Lives my Body give-
Please laugh, sing, play at the beach-
By the pounding waves - My heart you’ll reach!
Enjoy the winds - drink deep the air-
Just close your eyes, you’ll feel me there-
My Spirit now has been set Free-
I now enjoy God’s crystal sea-
On Eagles wings I’ve gone on home-
Never more to walk alone-
I gave my all for my King - To help, to pray - My life to Sing-
My song is gone now from your ears-
But have no sorrows, fears or tears
Just take Jesus by the hand - for I’ll see you soon in Beulah Land
Annette’s Celebration of Life will be held at United Christian Church on Saturday, March 19 at 1 p.m. Reception to follow at the Aberdeen Elks Lodge on south side in Aberdeen. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Christian Cable Ministries.
Arrangements are being made by Harrison Family Mortuary in Aberdeen, Wash.
Gene Yakovich
Gene Yakovich of Aberdeen, Wash. went to be with the Lord on the morning of Friday, March 11, 2016. He was a loving, caring and supportive husband and father, an adoring grandfather, a devoted son and brother, a fun-loving and dependable friend, and an all-around cherished member of our community. Gene spent his last days the same way he lived – surrounded by the steadfast love of his family and the adoration of his many friends and relatives. He was born on the 12th of Sept. 1951 in Aberdeen, Wash. to Kathryn and Gene Yakovich.
Gene graduated from Aberdeen High School with the class of 1969, and subsequently earned his Associate of Arts Degree from GHC. He spent 43 years serving the Grays Harbor community through his business, Gene Yakovich Jr. Trucking and Excavation. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and in later years enjoyed attending the Central Park Baptist Church.
Gene married
Jeanie Smith on Jan. 31, 1976. They built a wonderful family together over the years, raising two daughters, Amy and Brenda, and a son, Michael, and cherishing their two granddaughters, Ava and Violet. Some of their most cherished family pastimes include boating, waterskiing, and tubing at Black Lake, four-wheeling in the Dunes, clam digging, vacationing in Sun Lakes, Hawaii, or Palm Springs, or gathering around the kitchen table for some good-spirited, competitive board games. He could also often be found mowing his lawn with perfect symmetry, polishing his collection of classic cars, shooting pool, or engaging neighbors, friends and family with stories from his life, which was full of happiness, adventure, and love. Though he was taken sooner than we would have liked, he was outlived by no one. He will be truly and deeply missed.
Gene is survived by his loving wife Jeanie, mother Kathryn, daughter Amy (Lucas) Rakocija and granddaughter Ava, daughter Brenda (Dustin) Schmidt and granddaughter Violet, son Michael Yakovich, sister Paulette (Tom) Jacobson, sister Rose (Doug) McCartney, brothers Paul, George (Connie) and Matt Yakovich, and his many relatives and close friends.
Family and friends of the Yakovich family are warmly invited to attend a Funeral Mass at St. Mary Catholic Church beginning at 1 p.m. on Thursday, March 17 with a reception following. There will be a viewing at Harrison Family Mortuary on Wednesday, March 16 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The family sends its heartfelt gratitude to the outpouring of community support. We especially want to thank Fay Purcell, Dr. William Isacoff, his entire staff, Dr. Juliette Erickson and Mindy Moore for their exceptional care of Gene. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society. If so inclined, you can do so by visiting: https://donate.cancer.org/index
Linda C. Jackson
ELMA — Linda Carol Jackson of Elma died at her home on Saturday, March 12, 2016. She was 72.
Arrangements are pending through Harrison Family Mortuary of Montesano.
Denise Ketzenberg
Denise L. Ketzenberg of Aberdeen died Friday, March 11, 2016 at Grays Harbor Community Hospital in Aberdeen. She was 57.
Arrangements are being planned through Harrison Family Mortuary of Aberdeen.
Loretta Williamson
Loretta A. Williamson, a longtime resident of Central Park and Montesano, died Thursday, March 10, 2016 at Grays Harbor Community Hospital in Aberdeen after a short battle with cancer. She was 74.
The family suggests donations to the American Cancer Society.
Visitation will begin at 10:30 a.m.Friday, March 18 followed by a funeral at 12:30 in the chapel at Harrison Family Mortuary in Aberdeen, . The graveside service will follow at 2 at Wynooche cemetery in Montesano. At 3, a potluck and celebration of life will be held at the Country Estates Clubhouse in Montesano.
Arrangements are by Harrison Family Mortuary of Aberdeen.
Robert J. McCulley
Robert John McCulley, 73, an Aberdeen resident, died at Grays Harbor Community Hospital, Aberdeen, Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2016. He was born in Moline, Ill. on Feb. 11, 1943, the son of Robert A. and Beatrice (Plank) McCulley.
He was raised in Muscatine, Iowa and attended schools there. He served as a Submariner in the Navy, training in submarine engine mechanics and repair. After the Navy he worked in HVAC commercial repair, working for Sears in California and later for Johnson Controls of Federal Way, Wash. He was a member of the Seattle Area Plumbing & Pipefitters Union and they had sent him to a Wisconsin trade school for training. He would later work for Monsanto in Iowa until he retired in 2004.
Bob would marry the former Charlene D. Peters in Nevada City, Calif., on April 25, 2009.
Besides the Union, Bob was a member of the Eagles in Ocean Shores and always enjoyed motorcycling, the group of motorcyclist “Zudman”, fishing, hunting, shooting, boating and scuba diving.
He is survived by his wife, Charlene, of the family home in Aberdeen; a son: Scott, Desert Hot Springs, Calif.; a daughter: Shri Lynn Murray, Nevada City, Calif.; three sisters: Dixie Palmer, Morning Sun, Iowa, Theresa Palmer, Creston, Iowa and Roberta Becker, Tingley, Iowa; and also three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
There will be a gathering of family and friends at a later time.
Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Twibell’s Fern Hill Funeral Home, Aberdeen.
Bert Edmond Dragoo
Bert was born in Aberdeen, Wash., May 25, 1927 to Charles and Cordelia Dragoo and died Feb. 28, 2016 in Lacey, Wash.
Bert attended both Hoquiam and Aberdeen schools graduating from Aberdeen in 1945. He attended Grays Harbor College and later Western Washington University after serving in the Army from 1950 to 1952 where part of his service time was stationed in Austria. Bert also was a long time member of the Aberdeen Elks Lodge 593.
He married
his wife, Peggie Burkhammer of Hoquiam in 1953 and had two children, Paul and Cheryl.
Bert was employed with Grays Harbor Veneer Company in Hoquiam. During his employment with Grays Harbor Veneer, the family lived in Aberdeen, Hoquiam, and Payette, Idaho where the company opened a plywood plant as well as later in Visalia, Calif. where he retired in 1992. After Bert’s retirement the couple settled at Summit Lake in Olympia, Wash. and moved to Panorama City in Lacey, Wash. in 2006.
Bert is survived by son Paul (Tami) Dragoo of Aberdeen and daughter Cheryl Dragoo of Lacey and a grandaughter Loren Dragoo of Elma and great-grandson Parker Loucks of Elma. He is preceded in death by his wife Peggie Dragoo, father and mother Charles and Cordelia Dragoo, brother Charles Dragoo, and sisters Fern West and Carole Cole.
Bert was such a loving person to his friends and family and was well known for his sense of humor.
There will be no service at this time.
Marie Watkins
Marie Watkins passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, December 26, 2013, at her home in Aberdeen. She was 82. Marie was born June 24, 1931, in Ansbach, Germany, to Hans and Marie (Fick) Keuerleber.
On March 17, 1953, she married
John Watkins, Jr.
Marie immigrated to the United States in 1959, and had lived in Westport and Johns River before moving to Aberdeen.
She had worked for Ocean Spray in the 1960’s. She loved raising kids, whether it was her own children, foster children or her grandchildren. She also enjoyed gardening, keeping up her house and walking.
Marie is survived by her children, Christina Styner of Humptulips: Betty Shelton of Medford, Ore.; John Watkins III of Elma; adopted daughter, Dorothy Watkins of Enumclaw; sisters, Rosa Bensinger of Aberdeen, and Elsa Heidrich of Germany; brothers, Werner and Erhard Keuerleber both of Germany; 11 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; and also numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father, Hans Keuerleber and mother, Marie Keuerleber of Ansbach, Germany; a sister, Frieda Moore of Conowingo, MD; and four brothers all of Ansbach, Germany, Rudi Keuerleber, Johann Keuerleber, Konrad Keuerleber, and Karl Keuerleber.
A private family celebration of her life will take place at a later date.
Memorials in her name are suggested to the Whiz World Walkers Team through Relay for Life.
Arrangements are entrusted to Harrison Family Mortuary of Aberdeen.
Joseph John (Jack) Stein
Joseph John (Jack) Stein, 99, died peacefully from complications of congestive heart failure, at the Ray Hickey Hospice House on December 18, 2013, with his daughter by his side. He was the eldest of three boys, born February 16, 1914, in San Francisco, to Joseph John Stein and Davida Laura (Drake) Stein. He lived in San Francisco, Seattle, Anacortes and Bellingham, while growing up, graduating from Whatcom high school in 1931.
After his father died in 1932, Jack found work as an able bodied seaman with the Alaska Steamship Company to help his family and earn money for college. He graduated from the University of Washington in 1943, with a degree in Electrical Engineering and was commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Navy.
Jack served as engineering officer aboard the USS Anthedon AS-24, a submarine tender, in the South Pacific during World War II. Upon the end of the war, he worked for Puget Sound Power and Light. In 1951, he accepted a position with the Grays Harbor P.U.D. and became the manager in 1956. He consolidated the smaller local utilities and redesigned the operations of the P.U.D. He was briefly called back into service for the Korean War in 1951.
In 1971, he accepted appointment as the managing director of the Washington Public Power Supply System in the Tri-Cities, where he was in charge of the financing and construction of their second nuclear power plant.
He retired in 1977, and he and his wife, Elizabeth moved to Des Moines, Wash. They were active in Huntington Park, where they lived and later at Wesley Gardens. In 2006, they moved to Vancouver, to be near their daughter. They continued to make new friends, and participate in the activities and exercise classes at both The Waterford and The Quarry. They were members of Columbia Presbyterian Church.
While in Aberdeen, Jack was a past president of Rotary, the First Presbyterian Church elder and trustee, a member of the Aberdeen Planning, Grays Harbor Regional Planning Commission, YMCA Board Director, a member of Aberdeen Federal Savings and Loan board of Directors and UGN President.
He met the love of his life at age 12 when a student at school in Bellingham. A classmate invited him home for dinner and they became fast friends. This classmate’s younger sister was our Mom, Elizabeth Cozier. They married
in June 1943 and were married
67 1/2 years when Elizabeth passed away in January 2012.
Jack and Elizabeth spent their retirement traveling to England, Western Europe, Italy, Hong Kong, Japan, Thailand, and Taiwan. They enjoyed a riverboat cruise on the Mississippi, travel by motor home to the east coast, south, and winters in Tucson, Ariz. Many weekends and summer vacations were spent at the cabin the family built in 1960, on Puget Sound outside of Shelton.
Jack enjoyed going to the cabin, travel, dancing, bridge, fishing, playing golf, and woodworking. He and Elizabeth enjoyed playing bridge with friends and going dancing at the Elks Club in Aberdeen. Square dancing was something they enjoyed in retirement. After his son, Roger, became a ham radio operator, he became a ham, too. Always an exerciser, he consistently walked and exercised wherever they lived. He took piano lessons in retirement and learned to play a keyboard. He kept up with the financial news of the day and politics all his life, bemoaning the ups and downs of the market.
Always a gentleman, Jack was polite, honest, hard-working, and industrious. He loved being with family and friends and was active and alert to the end.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Donald and Robert; and wife, Elizabeth. He will be greatly missed by his daughter, Judy Falk of Vancouver; son, Roger (Faythe) of Halifax, Nova Scotia; granddaughter, Amy (Bryan, Gavin and Robert); and grandson, Jacob (Sarah, Duncan and Ezekiel); cousins, nieces and nephews.
Services will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2014, at 3pm, at Evergreen Memorial Gardens, 1101 N.E. 112th Ave, Vancouver, WA.
Gary S. Niemi
Gary Steven Niemi passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2016 at Seattle V.A. Hospital from complications of Diabetes. He was born in New York City on June 21, 1953 to Vernon Niemi and Mary (May) McGlynn Niemi. His family moved to Washington State in 1960. He graduated from Hoquiam High School in 1971. In 1974, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corp. for two years.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years Kay; two sons John of Olympia and Jeff (Aubria) of Montesano; four grandchildren Paige, Lincoln, Lawyer and Harper; a sister Verna Frickel of Humptulips; brother Bruce Niemi of Central Park; two nephews Dan Jones and Kelly Frickel, and a niece Dawn (Crickett) Frickel. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Rene Jones.
There will be a celebration of life at the Aberdeen Elks, 1712 S. Boone St., Aberdeen, Wash. on Friday, April 8 at 6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations gratefully accepted toward Gary’s final expenses. Send to: Verna Frickel - PO Box 132, Hoquiam, WA 98550.
Paul Haggard
Paul Haggard passed away due to health complications Tuesday, March 1, 2016.
He is survived by his four daughters, seven grandchildren and two brothers.
He was treasured in the lives of his family and friends.
There will be a gathering for his friends in early April.
