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Carol Jack
TAHOLAH — Carol Jack of Taholah died Saturday, March 28, 2016 at home in Taholah. She was 69.
She was an enrolled member of the Quinault Indian Nation and worked as a dispatcher at the Taholah Police Station as well as driving the casino shuttle bus.
A dinner in her honor will be held at 5 p.m. Thursday, at the Taholah Community Center.
Cremation arrangements are by the Coleman Mortuary in Hoquiam.
Wayne A. “Rocky” Glover
SEATTLE — Wayne Alan “Rocky” Glover. a longtime Hoquiam resident, died Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. He was 63.
He served in the U.S., worked as a long haul truck driver, owned and operated Olympic West R V Repair in Hoquiam, worked in construction and as the maintenance engineer for World Mark in Ocean Shores.
A celebration of his life and potluck will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Hoquiam VFW.
Arrangements are by the Coleman Mortuary in Hoquiam.
Jill D. Arend
OLYMPIA — Westport resident Jill Danna Arend died Sunday, March 27, 2016 in Olympia. She was 77.
She had worked as a teacher’s aide.
Arrangements are by Funeral Alternatives of Washington in Lacey.
Dean Reeves Jr.
TAHOLAH — Dean Reeves Jr., a resident of Taholah, died Thursday, March 24, 2016 at his home in Taholah. He was 58.
A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Coleman Mortuary Chapel in Hoquiam. Interment will follow in the Taholah cemetery.
Elizabeth Ann Rosi
Elizabeth Ann Rosi, 73, longtime Aberdeen resident, passed away on March 20, 2016, at Grays Harbor Community Hospital. She was born to Doris (Watson) Brittain and Leonard W. Phelps on Sept. 23, 1942. Elizabeth was raised in Markham, Wash until 1967. She attended Ocosta High School, graduating in 1960 and also Grays Harbor Community College and graduated in 1991 with an AA in Secretarial Science.
She was a homemaker, worked as a Teacher’s Assistant at Aberdeen High School and was a secretary at Grays Harbor College. She also worked at Rosi’s Deli/Yogurt Stand.
She enjoyed horses, bowling, Push Rods, Nascar and antiques.
Elizabeth is survived by three daughters Cindy, Michelle and Angie; six grandkids Brandy, Brittney, Brandon, Breanna, Annie and Melissa; five great-grandchildren Madelyn, Blake, Kilee, Tallie and Ryker, along with another one on the way; her dog Zoi and the Southhall Family. She was preceded in death by her husband Gary Charles Rosi.
At her request, there will be no services.
Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Funeral Home in Shelton.
Sharon L. Eaton
Sharon Lea Eaton, age 57, some would say “lost her battle with cancer.” That would be nonsense. It may have exhausted her strength, wore her down and eventually took her life, but cancer never stood a chance against her faith. She passed peacefully March 3, 2016, in her home in Hoquiam with her family by her side, never wavering in her trust of God’s purpose for her.
Born a kind-spirited child in May of 1958 to Gerald and Leola Fish, she grew up in Carlyle and graduated in 1976 from North Beach High School. On Oct. 1, 1977, she stole her brother’s best friend by marrying Mark Eaton at Pacific Beach Gospel Chapel. A year later, Mark joined the Marine Corps. In the years that followed, being stationed here and there, they decided to start a family. Sharon turned her focus to being the devoted mother their four children would come to know.
She completed the Licensed Practical Nurse program at Grays Harbor College in 1978, which allowed her to extend her compassion to patients and their families. Over the years, she worked at Grays Harbor Community Hospital, St. Joseph’s Hospital and was the School Nurse at North Beach. Eventually she settled in at Dr. H.M. Johnson’s Family Practice in Hoquiam, where she provided care for over 20 yrs. before retiring alongside him in 2015.
She was a lover of all things in nature; hiking, kayaking, tree climbing with her grandkids, always embracing the outdoors rain or shine. When found indoors her hands were never idle, cross-stitching and crocheting, baking in the kitchen or engaged in her morning devotional. She and her family have been longtime members of Pacific Beach Community Church, where she was a Sunday school teacher, ever involved in its monthly activities and after school programs.
She touched the world in a positive light and in many ways, sharing with all her heart to serve. She was a selfless mother, wife, grandmother, sister and friend and will always be remembered as such. In addition to her husband Mark, she is survived by her four children, Jacob Eaton of Aberdeen, his wife Shila, Rachel Eaton of Hoquiam, Leah Eaton of Hoquiam and Benjamin Eaton of Hoquiam, his wife Tess; eight grandchildren: Malaki, Tucker, MaKenzie, Titus, Micah, and Tate (Jacob & Shila) Ezra and Parker (Ben & Tess); her mother, Leola Fish of Aberdeen; brother, Bruce Fish of Aberdeen, his wife Goldie and two sisters, Terri Leach of Aberdeen, her husband Steve and Sandy Sundling of the Wynoochee Valley, her husband Brian; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
The family invites all to join them in celebrating a life well lived. A memorial service followed by food and fellowship with family and friends will be held on Saturday, March 26, 2016, beginning at 11 a.m. at Immanuel Baptist Church, 1200 Soule St. Hoquiam, Wash.
The family suggests that any memorial contributions be made to Pacific Beach Community Church.
Cremation arrangements are by the Coleman Mortuary in Hoquiam.
Robert Kindle
SEATTLE — Robert V. Kindle of Montesano died Thursday, March 17, 2016 at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. He was 64.
Arrangements are by Harrison Family Mortuary of Aberdeen.
Kay Maxwell
SEATTLE — Kay G. Maxwell of Hoquiam died Saturday, March 19, 2016 at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. She was 69.
Arrangements are by Harrison Family Mortuary of Aberdeen.
Lena Mae Stearns
Jan. 13, 1926 - March 30, 2016
Lena Mae Stearns, age 90, of Montesano, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, March 30, 2016. She was born on Jan. 13, 1926, in Haworth, Okla., to Jasper and Rose Ila Morrison, the youngest of six children. She worked in the cotton fields as a young girl and learned the value of a dollar in those days when wages were small and homes were shared with relatives in order to make ends meet.
She attended Haworth High School. Later on she received an Accounting Certificate from LaSalle Extension University. She kept the books for her husband Jim’s logging business and worked in Accounting at Grays Harbor Community Hospital, retiring after 20 years’ service.
Lena met James Stearns on a blind date in 1945 while he was in the U.S. Army stationed in Texas. In just a few weeks, they married
before he was shipped overseas. She and a gal friend drove to California and worked in San Francisco. She joined the Navy “Waves”, but was not called to serve due to the war ending that year. Lena took the train to Washington to meet her new mother-in-law, Laurel Rhoades. Together they went to meet Jim at port when he returned home. Then began their new life together in the town of Bay Center.
During their marriage, which included raising three children, they built several custom homes, while enjoying ballroom dancing lessons, and water and snow skiing together. Lena was also an accomplished seamstress and enjoyed knitting.
Throughout the years living far away from her siblings, Lena kept in close touch with all that was going on in everyone’s lives. She traveled back for school reunions in Haworth and family reunions as often as she could. Once she and Jim retired, Lena and he traveled in their motor coach, which he built over several years, and she was able to spend more time with her southern relatives.
Lena was a member of Montesano Assembly of God, where she loved to sing and participate in Bible Studies. She loved to read her Bible and other books, including the newspaper. She was always praying for her family and would tell them, “Keep looking up.”
Lena was preceded in death by James, her husband of 63 years; sister Margaret, brothers Norman, Marvin (Doc), and Jasper (Jabo); and granddaughter, Nikki Lynn Stearns.
Surviving relatives include sister, Mary Weeks; three children, Ken Stearns (Vicki), Don Stearns, and Marilyn Brenneis (Dennis Brenneis); grandchildren, Eddie (Karla) Stearns, Valerie Boles, Judith Freeland and Alice Brenneis; great-grandchildren, Cody Stearns, Cole Stearns, Seth Stolen (Ariel), Tyler Stolen, Chandler Boles; great-great-grandchildren Kamryn Stearns and Amadeus Stolen, and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Tuesday, April 5, 2016, at Harrison Family Mortuary, 311 W. Market Street, Aberdeen, Wash., from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, April 6, 2016, at 1 p.m., at the Wynooche cemetery in Montesano.
The family would like to say a special thanks to the staff at Montesano Health & Rehab for their special care and compassion.
Richard Lee Gaither
Richard Lee Gaither, 69, Hoquiam resident and former electrician, died Monday, March 28, 2016, at Grays Harbor Health & Rehab Center in Aberdeen, Wash.
Richard was born on Oct. 28, 1946, in Yakima, Wash., to Emmett George and Rosemary (Hagarty) Gaither. He grew up in Grandview, Wash., and joined the Air Force on Nov. 29, 1965, and worked as an airplane electrician until his honorable discharge on Feb. 14, 1969.
He returned to Grandview and worked for various electrical contractors including Prossor Pack from which he retired in 1983.
On Aug. 13, 1984, Richard married
Annie E. Tkachyk in Grandview. She lives at the family home.
They traveled a lot and saw many places together. They lived in Sheridan, Wyo. and also Riverton, Wyo. for 13 years. They moved to Hoquiam, Wash. in 2013.
Richard was a member of the Riverton VFW and he also enjoyed reading and watching TV.
Richard is survived by his wife of 31 years, Annie E. Gaither of Hoquiam, Wash.; a son, Patrick C. Gaither of Yakima, Wash.; a daughter, Kari Ann Gaither of Spokane, Wash.; brothers: Tom Gaither of Benton City, Wash. and Paul Gaither of Tri-Cities, Wash.; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother George Gaither.
There will be no services.
Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Twibell’s Fern Hill Funeral Home in Aberdeen, Wash.
Howard J. Monohon
Howard Joseph Monohon, a lifetime county resident died Friday, March 26, 2016, at his home in Menlo. He was born April 12, 1927, in Raymond to Howard V. and Teresa M. (Kuttel) Monohon.
He was a member of the Raymond Elks and Eagles, Teamsters Union #699, Willapa Valley Booster Club and the Lewis-Pacific Swiss Society, Howard was also a faithful member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church.
Howard enjoyed yardwork and gardening. At a young age he began working at Monohon Dairy, and later employed as a beer truck driver for Dennis Company in Raymond.
He married
Marie Pehl Aug. 27, 1949, she survives him at the family home. Also surviving Howard are a daughter Marie Wilson of The Dalles, Ore., a son Bill Monohon of Menlo, three brothers Don Monohon of Raymond, Dick Monohon of Olympia and Bob Monohon of Aberdeen. He is also survived by granddaughters Lisa Wilson of The Dalles, Ore., Lindsay and Marcus Denney also of The Dalles and great-granddaughter Aspen Denney.
Memorials in Howard’s memory may be made to the Willapa Valley High School Scholarship Fund or the St. Lawrence Catholic Church.
Rosary services will be held at 7 p.m., Thursday, March 31, at St. Lawrence Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, April 1 at the St. Lawrence Church. Burial services will follow at the Fern Hill cemetery in Menlo. Arrangements are in care of Stoller’s Mortuary.
Lurea M. Morris
Lurea Marilyn Morris, 81, of South Bend, Wash., passed away March 25, 2016, at the Legacy Hopewell House in Portland, Ore. She was born Feb. 23, 1935, to Morgan and Amy Rice in Yacolt, Wash., the third of six kids and the only girl. She graduated from Battle Ground High School in 1953. Brothers Francis (Eunice), of Sacramento, Calif., Keith (Norma) of Beaverton, Ore. and Robert of Vancouver, Wash. survive her. Brothers Dean and David preceded her in death.
She married
Wayne Morris in 1953. They were married
for 55 years, he preceded her in death in 2008. They raised three children, Mike (Tammy) Morris of South Bend, Tim (Kerry) Morris of South Bend and Linda (Joe) Wooster of Doty.
“Grammy” leaves behind nine grandkids and 12 great-grandkids. They were all the most special things in her life and the sun rose and set on each and every one of them. Mom especially loved the many opportunities she had to babysit the grandkids when they were little. In their eyes, there was nothing better than a “grammy day” or a “grammy visit”. They all loved her to infinity and back!
Lurea leaves behind many dear, long time friends, many of who helped raise their kids together in their younger years. Friends and family were very important to her and Lurea always put other people first. This characteristic continued into her recent illness. She always replied to nurses and doctors, “whatever is easiest for you”. The words “sweet” and “adorable” have been the words used most often to describe her now and over the years and she was certainly all of that and more.
Lurea worked for the South Bend School District for 26 years as an instructional assistant. She was a long time member of the sorority Beta Sigma Phi, Lady Elks of Raymond which she served as Chaplain and was a past Lady Elk of the Year, Bingo volunteer at Willapa Harbor Care Center, “Birthday Club” with her many good friends, in addition to other community causes.
Lurea wanted all of her family and friends to know how much she loved them and how important they all were to her in her life. She believed that you back get from life what you give. She said she always felt that she received so much more than she ever gave, which is hard to believe. She unselfishly gave her all to everyone around her. Even at the end when she had life decisions to make, her decisions revolved around her family, she was an unbelievably brave lady and a hero to her family.
Services will be held at The Methodist Church in South Bend on April 30 at 2 p.m. and a celebration of life will follow at the Raymond Elks.
Memorials in Lurea’s name can be made to Randall’s Children Hospital Foundation at PO Box 4484 Portland, OR 97208. Please note on check or in an added note that money should go to floors 3 & 4 for toys for the kids with cancer. Those checks can also be mailed to Mike Morris at PO Box 816 South Bend, WA 98596 and they will be forwarded to the hospital.
Chastity L. Mottner
Chastity Lorraine Mottner, previous resident of Grays Harbor County, died at age 25 on Jan. 19, 2016, in Shelton, Wash. A funeral service will be held March 25, 2016, at 11 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 702 East Main Street, Elma, Wash.
Milton Weiland
ELMA — Milton R. Weiland, a longtime Elma resident, died Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at Summit Pacific Medical Center in Elma. He was 87.
A full obituary will appear at a later date.
Arrangements are by Harrison Family Mortuary of Aberdeen.
Ronald L. Spears
A celebration of life and potluck for longtime Harbor resident Ronald Lynn Spears, who died March 14, 2016 at his home in Elm will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 9 at Northwest Life Center in Elma.
A private urn committal was held at the Tahoma National cemetery in Kent.
Arrangements are by the Coleman Mortuary in Hoquiam.
Lena Stearns
Montesano resident Lena M Stearns, died Wednesday March 30, 2016 at Montesano Health and Rehabilitation Center in Montesano, WA. She was 90. Visitation for Montesano resident Lena M. Stearns, who died March 30 in Montesano, will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday at Harrison Family Mortuary in Aberdeen. There will be a graveside service at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Wynooche cemetery in Montesano.
A full obituary will appear at a later date.
James Morton
MONTESANO — James P. Morton, a longtime Elma resident, died Friday, April 1, 2016 at Montesano Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was 74.
Arrangements are by Harrison Family Mortuary of Aberdeen.
Florence Ficele
Florence A. Ficele, a resident of Hoquiam, died Wednesday March 30, 2016 at Pacific Care Center in Hoquiam. She was 83.
Visitation will start at 5 p.m. Wednesday, followed by recitation of the rosary at 7 at Harrison Family Mortuary in Aberdeen. A funeral Mass will be 1 p.m. Thursday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Aberdeen followed by a graveside service Fern Hill cemetery in Aberdeen.
