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David Harold “Shilib” James Sr.
David Harold “Shilib” James Sr., 77 years of age and a longtime Taholah, Wash., area resident, died on Friday, March 27, 2015, at Montesano Health and Rehabilitation Center in Montesano, Wash. He was born on Feb. 28, 1938, in Browning, Mont., to Elmer Cleveland “David” and Clara (Bremner) James. When he was a small child he was baptized in an area Catholic Church.
He moved with his family to the Quinault, Wash., area and there he attended school. He was active in all types of sporting events to include boxing, baseball, basketball and golfing. Following his formal schooling he served with the US Navy and his tour of duty had even taken him to Guam. Following his honorable discharge from the service he resided in Montana for some five years. In 1962 he moved to Taholah, Wash., where he had since resided. He was an enrolled member of the Quinault Indian Nation.
Shilib had worked at various jobs in his lifetime, to include commercial fishing as well as being a card dealer at the Lucky Eagle Casino.
He enjoyed the outdoors as he liked golfing, hunting, fishing clam digging, boxing and spending time on the beach. He enjoyed playing cards to include pinochle and cribbage. He liked to spend time with his family and taking care of his dogs. For the past eight years he had attended services at the Open Bible Church.
David H. James Sr. is survived by his sons, David H. James Jr. of Aberdeen, Gerald Boy of Browning, and Robert E. James of Aberdeen; his daughters, Mary James of Browning and Cheryl Ladd of Browning; his step-daughter Karen K. Ketner of Auburn; his brothers, Justin “Butch” James of Taholah and Malcombe Haggbert of Browning; his step-brother, Elmer Colegrove of Lake Quinault; his sisters, Alice Deroche of Browning, Leah Crossguns of Browning, Janice Billy of Browning, Jessie Demarias of Whitefish, Veronica James of Taholah, Alfreda LaBonte of Taholah and Celestine Hicks of Taholah; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and other relatives.
He was preceded in death by his common law wife, Marian Carlson; a daughter, Clara F. James; two sisters, Iris Vitalis and Toni Purdy and a step-brother, Boyd Colegrove.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. till 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31, 2015, and Wednesday, April 1, 2015, at the Coleman Mortuary in Hoquiam.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 2, 2015, at the Coleman Mortuary Chapel, 422 – 5th Street in Hoquiam with Rev. Truman Santiago officiating. The service will conclude at the chapel. A dinner for family and friends will follow at 5 p.m. at the Taholah Community Center.
Direction is by the Coleman Mortuary, 422 – 5th Street in Hoquiam.
Donald G. Mason
Don was born Dec. 16, 1931, in Forks, Wash. to Walter and Hattie Mason, and died at home in his sleep on March 21, 2015, at age 83. Don was nick named “Tuffie” by neighbors when first moving to Forks at age 5. Don was aggressive and outstanding in football and basketball while attending Forks High School, graduating in 1950 as student body president.
Tuff, as he was called by many relatives and friends, might struggle a bit naming our United States senators, but would have no problem telling someone the batting average and high school attended, of anyone playing professional baseball. He followed football and basketball just as carefully, and we were all continually astounded at his statistical knowledge of so many individuals.
Tuff worked in the woods out of high school until March of 1951 when the Korean War started. He joined the Marines and served for three years. Tuff turned down the opportunity to attend Officers Candidate School after being promoted to sergeant. After being discharged Tuff returned to Forks, worked in the woods, and attended college for three years or so.
After explaining some rather serious issues he had with the Forks Police/County Sheriff’s Departments and perhaps with the assistance of Joe Allen and Bert Cole, Tuff was accepted in the Washington State Patrol in 1960 and rather quickly rose to Sergeant and then Lieutenant. He graduated from the FBI Academy in Quantico, Va., the Advanced School for Law Enforcement. Don was promoted to Captain in 1985. After the State Patrol retirement in 1986, Tuff worked for Lakeside Industries for nine years, and had been completely retired since 1995.
Tuff and Nancy Lochbaum were married
in Sumas, Wash. in the early 1960’s and have two daughters, Jody Mull of Bellevue, and Cindy Kay of Olympia. Nancy died of cancer before Jody and Cindy were teenagers, and a few later years later Tuff and Jo Ann Idecker were married
. Tuff adopted Jo Ann’s daughter Rachel, who is a registered nurse living in California. Tuff and Jo Ann were subsequently divorced. Don and Carol Piper married
in 1992. They were together for 23 years.
Tuff is survived by his brother Jim Mason of Montesano, Carol and dog Jax at their family home in Centralia, Jody Mull and husband Cliff, daughters Madeline, Lydia and Caroline; Cindy Kay and husband Doug, children Tanner, Olivia and Kris; Rachel Mason, step children Brian & Bruce Piper and Krista Geist and several nieces and nephews. In addition to Nancy, he was preceded in death by his parents, and half-brothers Dick and Herb Welch.
A Celebration of Life is scheduled for April 11, 2015, at noon at the The Hub City Club, 216 South Tower Avenue, Centralia, WA. 98531.
Memorial gifts can be made to the Washington State Patrol Foundation, P.O. Box 7544, Olympia, WA 98507.
Margaret J. Wick
Margaret Jennie Wick, 89, of Elma, Wash., passed away on Monday, March 16, 2015, at Willapa Harbor Rehab in Raymond. Margaret was born in Aberdeen on Nov. 2, 1925, to Basil and Iva (Achey) Harrell. Margaret is survived by her children, David Wick of Los Angeles, Diane Wilson of St. Louis and Raymond Wick of Kent Island, Md.; four grandchildren, her sister Vi Hillberg and her beloved cat PJ. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Iver; her infant son Robi, three sisters and a brother. Margaret lived at Copalis Beach for over 40 years and worked as an O.B. nurse at Grays Harbor Community Hospital, a career she truly enjoyed. Margaret was an avid reader and loved to travel; her “trip of a lifetime” was to Japan. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers please send donations to northbeachpaws.org or NB Paws, PO Box 962, Ocean Shores, WA 98569.
Kari Urdahl
Kari Urdahl, 98, a longtime resident of Aberdeen, died at Sunrise Adult Family Home in Olympia on Wednesday, March 18, 2015. Kari was born in Vaaler, Norway, Sept. 9, 1916, the daughter of Karl and Gunda (Knashaug) Dellerud. She graduated from the school system in Vaaler and on Nov. 28, 1942, she married
Sigurd Urdahl there.
They moved to the USA for a better life. They first came to New York City on May 12, 1950. A few months later moved to Derby, N.Y., near Buffalo and soon moved to Poulsbo, Wash., in April 1951, coming to Aberdeen shortly thereafter.
Kari worked in the kitchen at St. Joseph’s Hospital from 1960, retiring in 1979. Her husband, Sigurd, died here in 1991.
Kari was a lifetime member of the Sons of Norway and Our Saviors Lutheran Church, now Amazing Grace Lutheran Church. She was active in church activities, especially the quilting group. She enjoyed spending time at their summer home at Hood’s Canal where she tended to her flowers, raspberries, and vegetable garden and entertained friends and family.
She is survived by a son, Steinar and wife Susan Kathleen Urdahl of Brush Prairie, Wash.; a daughter, Karen Ann and husband Gary Chartrey of Lacey, Wash.; two grandchildren, Kristen Dunseth and Melissa Wagner; and six great-grandchildren, Tucker, Henry and Addison Dunseth and Lucy, Charley and June Wagner.
A private celebration of her life is being planned at Hood Canal in April for the family.
The family suggests memorials may be made to Amazing Grace Lutheran Church, 111 E. 4th St., Aberdeen, WA 98520.
Arrangement are entrusted to Fern Hill Funeral Home, 2208 Roosevelt St., Aberdeen.
Ernie Summers
A celebration of life for South Beach resident Ernie Summers, who died Feb. 20, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at South Beach Christian Center in Grayland.
Ovail A. Garrett
RAYMOND — Ovail Adolphus Garrett Jr. died Tuesday, March 24, 2015, at his home in Raymond. He was 77.
He worked as a truck driver based in Aberdeen.
Private memorial services will be held.
Memorial donations may be made to HAVA Heart at P.O. Box 243, Raymond, WA 98577.
Cremation arrangements were by Stoller’s Mortuary in Raymond.
Marlene “Chris” Nyland
RAYMOND — Marlene A. “Chris” Nyland, a South Bend resident, died Friday, March 27, 2015, at the Willapa Harbor Health & Rehabilitation Center in Raymond. She was 77.
Private memorial services will be held.
Cremation arrangements were by Stoller’s Mortuary in Raymond.
Wendy Baldwin
ROCHESTER — Wendy Baldwin of Rochester died Saturday, March 28, 2015, at home. She was 52.
Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner of Shelton.
Alan J. Tisler
MONTESANO — Longtime Montesano resident Alan Joseph Tisler died at his home Tuesday, March 31, 2015. He was 60.
The family will have a private burial with no celebration per his request.
Arrangements are by the Harrison Family Mortuary of Montesano.
Gary J. Gagliardi
OCEAN SHORES — Gary James Gagliardi of Ocean Shores died Monday, March 30, 2015, at home. He was 62.
Arrangements are by the Harrison Family Mortuary in Aberdeen.
Carol J. “Jeannie” Lindstrom
Carol Jean “Jeannie” Lindstrom, a longtime Hoquiam area resident, died Tuesday, March 31, 2015, at Grays Harbor Health and Rehabilitation Center in Aberdeen. She was 74.
Recitation of the Rosary and a funeral Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Good Help Catholic Church in Hoquiam with details announced in a complete obituary that will appear in a later edition of The Daily World.
Arrangements are by the Coleman Mortuary in Hoquiam.
Arnold L. Richards
Arnold Lee Richards, a Grayland resident and former commercial crab Fisherman, died Monday, March 9, 2015, in Aberdeen. He was 89.
There will be no service.
Cremation arrangements are by the Fern Hill Funeral Home in Aberdeen.
Aaron Binley
Aaron Binley was born on June 1, 1983, in Aberdeen, Wash. and passed away on March 26, 2015 with friends and family by his side. Aaron was preceded in death by his mother Connie Nichols and Grandmother Nina Binley.
Aaron is survived by father Dewayne Howe; two siblings, Justin Main and Candis Main along with numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Aaron loved doing many outdoor activities which included camping and road trips. He was very adventurous, outgoing and never afraid to try anything new if his heart condition would allow. He also loved cars, playing games, being with his friends and listening to music.
Aaron will be greatly missed by everyone that knew him. He was the kind of young man that anyone would be proud to call son, grandson and friend.
A celebration of Aaron’s life will be held on Friday, April 10, at 2 p.m. at the Harbor Assembly of God Church and officiated by Pastor Ken Middleton.
Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Fern Hill Funeral Home in Aberdeen.
Aubry Rose Glenn
Aubry Rose Glenn passed away peacefully Nov. 25, 2014, at her home. She was 16. Aubry was raised until she was seven in Aberdeen, Wash., then moved to Marshalltown, Iowa, returning to Aberdeen in May of 2014. Aubry attended Miller Junior High until 2013.
Aubry loved riding quads, doing her nails, writing and listening to music. She loved to sing, play sports and babysitting. Aubry wanted to be a pediatric nurse and was preparing to start college classes to achieve her dream.
Aubry is survived by her mother and step father, Angela Williams and Dennis Holt; her sisters, Elaini Williams of Hoquiam, Wash. and Emma Jones of Aberdeen, Wash.; her brothers, Rick Glenn, Milwauke, Wis. and Nick Glenn, Marshalltown, Iowa; her grandparents, Barb and Scott Williams of Hoquiam, Wash. and Frank Glenn Sr. of Iowa; a sister-in-law, Jenny Glenn, and two nephews, Jacob and Zaireck Maki of Hoquiam. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Paulette Glenn of Iowa, and her great-grandfather, Earl Wilson.
There will be a public viewing on Monday Dec. 1, 2014, from 11 -4 p.m. and a funeral service at 1 p.m. Dec. 2 in the Chapel at the Harrison Family Mortuary, 311 W. Market Street Aberdeen.
Memorials may be made in Aubry’s name to Angela Williams in care of Harrison Family Mortuary.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Harrison Family Mortuary 311 W. Market Street Aberdeen, Washington 98520.
Carrie Lee Hilla
Carrie Lee Hilla, 51, passed away peacefully at her home in Napa, Calif., on March 22, 2015, with her family by her side. She died from lung cancer, something she bravely and positively battled for the last three years.
Carrie was born to her late parents, Raymond and Peggy Sasticum, in Aberdeen, Wash., in 1963. She spent her childhood and much of her life in Grays Harbor before traveling and moving to California. During this time, Carrie attended and graduated from North Beach H.S. in 1982, and later from Grays Harbor College in 1996 with her degree in Nursing. Carrie worked as a nurse until three years ago; a career that she found very rewarding.
Carrie loved to travel to new places and try different foods along the way. Each fall she traveled to New Hampshire for her “leafy tour” as she called it. One of the things on her barrel list was to visit all 30 MLB stadiums during one season. Carrie (and many of us through her pictures and stories) did this during the 2013 season. Another highlight she talked about often was all of the National Parks that she had the opportunity to visit and see. With each new place she traveled to or ate at, came an amazing experience that brought her so much joy.
Carrie is survived by her boyfriend Dr. Matthew Shepherd; daughters Nicole (Brian) Corneal and Tammie (Tasha) Hamilton; sons Joshua Hilla and Kyle Hilla; grandchildren Makena and Cameron Corneal; step-grandchild Dawn Corneal; siblings Raymond Sasticum Jr., Dawn (Sam) Barnwell, Paula LaFlame and Sandra Miranda; nine nieces and nephews; Marty, Pat and Annie Shepherd; close family friend Marcy Beck and her pets, Bear, Jade and Lucky.
Carrie will always be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, whose greatest passion in life was helping others. The family would like to thank all of the people who Carrie met throughout her life. Her life was a meaningful and great one because of the people in it and the memories she made along the way.
Family will receive condolences and visitors between 1-4 p.m. at the Judith Inn in Ocean Shores on Saturday, April 11, 2015, in honor and celebration of her life. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Carrie’s honor to her favorite charity, United Against Lung Cancer.
William J. Milhofer
William James Milhofer passed away peacefully at Grays Harbor Health & Rehabilitation in Aberdeen on Saturday, April 4, 2015. He was 81.
He was born to Henry and Ottilia (Schenk) Milhofer in Aberdeen on July 22, 1933. He graduated from Hoquiam High School in 1951 and worked the duration of high school at Simons Hardware, Hoquiam.
Bill married
Bonnie Hurd in 1952. They moved to Seattle where he worked at Irving’s 620 Restaurant. They had one son, William (Skip) Perry.
Bill entered the University of Washington, was a part of the ROTC program there. Upon graduation with a degree in Business Administration he went on to law school. He would enlist in the US Army and serve as a radio teletype operator, US Army Europe.
He returned to the Harbor in 1980 living in Aberdeen.
He was an avid baseball fan and enjoyed traveling, reading and wild birds.
He is survived by his son and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Henry Milhofer and a sister, Rosemarie Castile.
Private interment will take place in Fern Hill cemetery, Aberdeen. At his request there will be no formal service.
Arrangements are entrusted to Fern Hill Funeral Home, Aberdeen.
