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Hugh W. Sneed
April 7, 1926 - March 28, 2015
Born in Wenatchee, Wash., Hugh moved to Aberdeen, Wash., when he was 7 years old. He grew up during the Depression, peeling cascara bark and working on his Uncle’s farm in Eastern Washington to help the family finances and pay for school clothing. Hugh had strong Christian values that guided him throughout his entire life.
At 17, prior to finishing high school, Hugh enlisted in the U.S. Navy, proudly serving his country during WWII as a BM2c in the Pacific Campaign. He returned home from the South Pacific on the USS General Harry Taylor in April 1945, and was on leave in Aberdeen, Wash. when the war ended in Europe (May 1945). He completed the remainder of his Naval service on Indian Island in Puget Sound. During this time, Hugh completed high school and graduated with the Aberdeen High School Class of 1945. Throughout his life, he would return to Aberdeen for their class reunions.
After the war, Hugh worked for AMC theaters and Washington Co-op. In 1946, through their shared and life long friend Betty Worthley, he met his soul mate Lois B. Cooper. To his amazement, Lois was the same girl he had seen when he was 10 years old and had declared to his best friend that he would marry that girl some day. Hugh and Lois married
on June 24, 1949 and shared 61 wonderful years together. In 1953, they moved to San Jose, Calif. where they raised their four children.
Hugh’s early career in California was as a carpenter and superintendent for the EA Hathaway & Wayne Pendergraft Construction Companies. During this time he supervised the building of nine schools, four medical buildings, and two commercial buildings. In 1976, he established the Hugh W. Sneed Construction Company where he built several custom homes and had contracts with Lockheed Martin and United Technologies. He retired in April 1991.
In 2004, Hugh and Lois moved to their Ranch in San Andreas, Calif., a place he called “God’s Country.” Hugh was devoted to his family, immediate and extended, and always tried to ensure that their every need was taken care of. He was a Scoutmaster, Little League manager, golfing instructor, fishing teacher, math tutor, and anything else they required. He enjoyed traveling, cruising, spending time outdoors, taking care of his horses, spending time with lifelong friends (The Worthleys and The Spragues) and making new friends. However, his greatest enjoyment was taking care of and sharing his life with his sole mate Lois.
On March 28, 2015, at the age of 88, Hugh was called to be with our lord, his soul mate Lois (2010) and his older brother Elwyn (2011). He is survived by his four children: Gary (Diane) Sneed, Ronald (Renee) Sneed, Sharon (Andreas) Goedde, and Sandra (John) Lococo; six grandsons: Ryan Sneed, Sean (Lehua) Sneed, Erik (Megan) Telstad, Christopher Lococo, Scott (Michelle) Telstad, and Matthew Sneed; his younger sister Eva (Jim) Calhoun and younger brother Gilbert (Sydna) Reed. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive him.
He touched the lives of many people and will be remembered as a strong, independent, loving, caring and generous person who did things his way. He was the rock and foundation of his family, and although not physically with them, he will live on in their hearts and souls.
The family held a private celebration of his life at Sneed Ranch on May 2.
Anne Wallace
Anne Wallace, 59, Hoquiam resident and office manager at Hometown Sanitation in Hoquiam, died Monday, June 15, 2015, at her home.
Anne was born in Moscow, Idaho, to Richard Dewitt and Patricia (Parks) Hainlin on July 18, 1955. Her family moved to Kennewick, where she attended Kamiakin High School. She moved to Aberdeen in 1985 and then to Hoquiam in 1991.
She started her own accounting company, “Anne’s Bookkeeping” and did the books for various companies around the Harbor, including Papac Logging and Harborina Roller Rink. For the last 10 years she has been the office manager at Hometown Sanitation.
Anne was a huge Seahawks fan and also liked to watch the Mariners. She was a hard worker and enjoyed spending time with her daughter, son-in-law and grandson.
Anne is survived by her daughter, Cassandra (Ali) Thomas of Everett; and three brothers, Scott (Marge) Laidlaw of Bellingham, Kirk (Chris) Wallace of Grants Pass, Ore. and Mark (Betsy) Wallace of Spokane, Wash.; and one grandson, Isaiah Thomas of Everett.
A celebration of Anne’s life will take place at a time and date yet to be determined.
Arrangements are through Fern Hill Funeral Home in Aberdeen.
Ellen D. Warne
Longtime Montesano resident Ellen D. Warne passed away Friday, June 12, 2015, at Virginia Mason Medical Center. Ellen was born March 20, 1942, in Aberdeen, Wash., to Winfield and Hazel (Robinson) Freeman. Ellen was so excited to share her birthday with two of her grandsons, Bryan Dierick and John Cox Jr.
Ellen was raised on DeKay Road in Hoquiam and attended Hoquiam High School.
On June 3, 1960, Ellen married
the Love of Her Life Ronald E. Warne Sr. They were married
for 55 years. Ronald survives her at the family home in Montesano.
Ellen enjoyed spending time with her husband, kids, grandkids and great-grandkids, gardening, camping and fishing.
In addition to her husband Ronald, she is also survived by her children, Ron (Jill) Warne Jr., Wendy (Bryan) DeBorde, Gayle (Don) Walker and Darla (John) Cox; her brother Roger Freeman; 12 grandchildren and seven (soon to be eight) great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Ellen was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Ray Freeman.
A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 19, at Wynooche cemetery in Montesano, followed by a Celebration of Her Life and potluck at the Montesano Moose.
Memorials are suggested to the Ellen Warne Memorial at Timberland Bank.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Harrison Family Mortuary of Montesano.
Tim Rogers
Tim Rogers — born Sept. 17, 1934 — died June 3, 2015. On this day our beloved father passed away. He had been battling illness’ for a long time, and his body finally could not keep up with this kind-hearted, hard-working man. Tim moved to Copalis Beach 30 years ago and started work at Sunrise Resort as an all-around handy man. He had been a kind and helpful man to everyone he met. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Tim’s wife Irene passed 10 years ago.
He is survived by his daughters Debbie Jones, Laura Beard, Shelley Love, and son James Rogers; along with Danny Jones, Ron Beard, Mike Love their husbands, and many cousins, nieces and nephews, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
There will be a memorial service/potluck lunch held on Saturday, July 18 on Cole St. in Copalis at noon. No flowers but donations could be made to Copalis Food Bank in his name.
Louis Robert Bogdanovich
Louis Robert Bogdanovich, 83, longtime Grays Harbor resident and former counselor at Aberdeen’s Miller Junior High School in Aberdeen, died June 8, 2015, at Pacific Care Center in Hoquiam.
“Louie” was born on Dec. 9, 1931, in Montesano, Wash., to Marion and Julia (Zawislak) Bogdanovich. He graduated from Montesano High School in 1949 and went to Grays Harbor College where he earned his Associate of Arts degree. He was the student body president at both schools. He then went to Central Washington State College where he established a school hurdling record as a member of the track team and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Master’s degree in education. He did additional post-graduate work at the University of Washington.
He joined the Army in 1953, was honorably discharged in 1955 and began his teaching career as a fifth-grade teacher in South Bend, Wash. He transferred to Raymond after two years where he taught fifth grade, was school principal and high school track coach. In 1964 he went to work at Miller Junior High in Aberdeen where he was the boy’s counselor for 21 years, then for three years at Weatherwax (Aberdeen) High School. He also coached track at Miller, Aberdeen and Grays Harbor College at various times. Known as “Mr. B” to students, he retired in 1988.
Louie was a lifetime member of the Aberdeen Elks Lodge No. 593, National Education Association and the Washington Educational Association. He was also a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and Lug Nuts Car Club of Aberdeen. He was a long time University of Washington football season ticketholder and enjoyed bowling and watching the Seattle professional sports teams including being an original Seahawk season ticket holder. He also taught swimming and boating for the Boy Scouts at Lake Wallowa in Oregon and was active in the Aberdeen Little League and Babe Ruth leagues while his sons played. Coffee purveyors across Aberdeen have lost one of their favorite patrons.
On June 9, 1956, Louie married
Barbara Jeanette Pugh at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Aberdeen. She resides at the family home. Besides his wife of 59 years, he is survived by sons Jeff (Mary Lynn) of Seattle and Greg of Aberdeen; a daughter, Jill (Michael) McCormack of Lakewood, Wash.; sisters Lucy Nelson of Kenmore, Wash., and Julia Ann (Marv) Manley of Montesano; five grandchildren: Ana Bogdanovich, Julia McCormack, Brooke Bogdanovich and Blake and Blair Kelly. Louie was preceded in death by brothers Stanley and Marion Jr.
A celebration of Louie’s life will be held on Saturday, June 27, at the Aberdeen Rotary Log Pavilion from 1 to 4 p.m.
In his memory, donations may be made to P.A.W.S., PO Box 451, Aberdeen, WA 98520, or the charity of your choice.
Arrangements are entrusted to Fern Hill Funeral Home in Aberdeen.
As Louie was known to say: “If I don’t see you in the future, I’ll see you in the pasture.”
Dorothy Jean Shaw
Dorothy Jean Shaw, 83, left this earth to be reunited with her husband on June 12, 2015, what would have been their 67th wedding anniversary. She was born at home on the Wishkah Road on Oct. 20, 1931 to Hazel West and William Parbon. She attended Aberdeen schools and as a teenager worked at the Aberdeen Theater. On June 12, 1948 she married
Leonard J. Shaw Sr. In 1959, the couple moved to Cosmopolis, where she lived in the same house until her death. During the 1950s and 1960s Dorothy worked as a waitress at the Smoke Shop and New China Café. She tended bar at The Black Panther (Rainbow Tavern). Dorothy owned and operated Dot’s Inn from 1964-1966, in Aberdeen. Dorothy’s passion and dedication was to her family. She was the typical 1950s housewife and so much more. After raising her three children, she had a big hand in raising her seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. All of whom love her and will miss her very much.
She is survived by her two sons, Leonard (Deb) Shaw Jr. of Hoquiam and David Shaw Sr. of Cosmopolis, her daughter Pamela Nolan of Cosmopolis. Her five grandchildren, Sandi Shaw, David (Kerri) Shaw Jr., Jennifer Sharp, Wendy Nolan and Christina Nolan, five great-grandchildren, Jade Shaw, Shania Steen, Solomon Sharp, Damion Abraham and Austin Ellis and a step-grandson, Mike Tuffree and his boys, Trenton and Tyton Tuffree.
She was preceded in death by her husband Leonard, her brother William Parbon, her sister Nadine Hollis, granddaughter Salina Shaw, grandson Quincy Shaw and son-in-law Randy Nolan.
A viewing will be from 1-8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16 at Fern Hill. A graveside service for close family and friends will be held on June 17 at 11 a.m. at Forest Hill cemetery. A gathering will take place after the service at Dorothy’s home in Cosmopolis.
Arrangements are entrusted to Fern Hill Funeral Home in Aberdeen.
Andrew Robert “Chip” Kinder, Jr.
Andrew Robert “Chip” Kinder Jr., 63, passed away May 28, 2015, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup. He most recently resided in Spanaway, Wash., but spent most of his life in the Twin Harbors. He was born April 26, 1952, in Aberdeen, Wash. to Lillian (Braack) and Andrew Kinder. After graduating from Raymond High School, he married
his high school sweetheart. After two years in the army, Chip moved to Grayland and worked at Ocean Spray for 22 years.
Chip will be remembered as a man of few words, but those spoken were filled with knowledge and wisdom. He was a voice of reason, a shoulder to lean on and a great giver of advice. He was a Jack-of-all-trades, fixing anything and everything from cars to clocks. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and tinkering in his garage.
He is survived by his wife, Minnie (Rutherford); daughter, April Jones and son, Paul Kinder. A celebration of life will be held in August.
Nina Mary Morgan
Nina Mary Morgan, 91, a long-time Hoquiam resident and World War II English war bride, died Wednesday morning, June 10, 201, 5 at Grays Harbor Health & Rehab Center in Aberdeen.
Nina was born in Braintree, Essex Co., England on Jan. 8, 1924, to Leonard Charles and Lucy L. (Hoy) Lewis. After an idyllic childhood in a close family, war broke out when she was only 15 years old. She survived numerous bombing attacks and a terrifying strafing of the factory where she worked weaving fabric to make parachutes for the English war effort until the war’s end. It was during this time that she met Henry, a U.S. Army soldier who caught her eye. He asked her out the day they met but didn’t show up for the date. The next day Henry arrived on a borrowed bicycle and apologized because he was sent out on maneuvers and couldn’t call to postpone the date. On Aug. 4, 1945, Nina married
Henry J. Morgan in Braintree, England.
In 1946, Nina sailed on a steamer to New York City and then traveled by train across the U.S. to Olympia where Henry picked up his bride. They moved to their new home in Hoquiam in 1947, where they lived the American middle class dream — husband, wife, and two children. After 58 years of marriage, Henry died on Nov. 4, 2003.
Nina was a member of the English Girls Club from its founding in Aberdeen in 1946 until its last meeting in 2008. She was an avid bowler for 40 years and enjoyed ballroom dancing with her husband and good friends for 30 years. Nina was an avid reader of mystery novels. She was an excellent seamstress and knitter and had a gift for growing plants both in and out of doors. She loved spending time with all her family. A particular highlight was the years 1973 to 2000 when Nina, Henry and her sisters and brothers-in-law enjoyed yearly visits together.
Nina is survived by her son Michael G. (Diana) Morgan of Toledo, Wash. and her daughter, Christine A. (Brian) Peck of Aberdeen; two sisters: Margery Rayner and Dorothy Chatters both of Braintree, England; five grandchildren: John Henry (Emily) Morgan, Katie (Steven Fucile) Morgan, Aaron (Fiancé Haemi Chang) Peck, Adam Peck and Nathan Peck; one great granddaughter, Helen Louise Morgan; two nephews, one niece, two great nieces and one great nephew.
Her funeral will be held at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Aberdeen on Friday, June 19, 2015 at 11:00 a.m., followed by a reception in the parish hall. A graveside service will take place at 2, p.m. at Fern Hill cemetery, Aberdeen, Wash.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 400 East 1st Street, Aberdeen, WA 98520.
Arrangements are entrusted to Fern Hill Funeral Home in Aberdeen.
Zelda Arlene (Priest) McGowan
Zelda died suddenly at her home in Aberdeen on June 7, 2015. She was born to Kenneth Percy Priest and Hazel Vera Brawn in Milford, Maine on March 21, 1936, and grew up in Old Town, Maine. She married
Robert McGowan from Millinocket, Maine on Aug. 16 1955. They would have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary this year.
Zelda is survived by her loving husband Robert; children Diane (Jim) Carey, Cathy (Jerry) Fure, Robert (Sheila) McGowan, Steve (Ellen) McGowan and Ann (Scott) Taylor; 13 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren; sister Gail St. Louis and brother Francis Priest; as well as many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by brothers Donald, Buddy and Charlie Priest.
Zelda enjoyed cross stitch, bingo and was on a women’s bowling league for many years.
She had a very kind heart and always went out of her way to make sure everyone was taken care of. Zelda is loved and will be greatly missed by everyone that knew her.
Per Zelda’s wishes, no public memorial service will be held.
Charles Oliver
NORTH RIVER — Charles A. “Charlie” Oliver, a resident of North River nearly all of his life, died at North River Friday, June 5, 2015. He was 54.
He had been a carpenter and an electrician and had owned Oliver Construction for several years.
A graveside service is planned for 11 a.m. Friday, June 12, at the Fern Hill cemetery in Menlo. A potluck reception will follow at the family home in North River.
Arrangements are entrusted to Fern Hill Funeral Home, Aberdeen.
Lloyd F. Besaw
MONTESANO — Longtime Aberdeen resident Lloyd Franklin Besaw died Monday June 8, 2015, at the Hindbaugh House in Montesano. He was 87.
Arrangements are by the Harrison Family Mortuary in Montesano.
Guy Everett Goebel
Guy Everett Goebel passed away on May 31, 2015 in Vancouver, Wash. He is survived by his wife Joann Goebel, his two sons, Michael Goebel and Matthew Goebel, his sister Robbi Rogers as well as his niece Katy Rogers and nephew Chris Rogers. He was preceded in death by his father, John V. Goebel II, his mother Evelyn R. (Feldt) Goebel and his brother John V. Goebel III.
Guy was born in Flint, Mich. in 1947 where he lived until he entered the U.S. Navy serving as a radio operator at Pacific Beach, Wash. Guy married
Diana Clay in 1968 and pursued a bachelor’s degree in computer science at Weber State University in Ogden, Utah, eventually residing in Hoquiam, Wash. where he and Diana raised their two sons.
Guy married
Vicki Fischer in 1986 and resided in Aberdeen, Wash. with her and her sons David and Jonathan.
He worked for Anchor Savings Bank in Aberdeen for 30 years before retiring to Longview, Wash. with his wife Joann (Billings) whom he married
in 1996 and (again) in 2004.
Some of Guy’s hobbies included collecting casino chips and baseball memorabilia. Guy followed the Detroit Tigers faithfully and shared his passion for baseball with his son Michael (who is an umpire).
Guy spent much of his spare time riding his motorcycle and shared this passion with his son Matt.
His love of books and exceptional writing ability lead him to correspond with many famous authors. He also collected illustrated children’s books and had a passion for western art.
Doing research at his computer with one of his cats Milli or Monte on his lap was a favorite pastime. Guy’s playful side found him entertaining the cats with games of hide and seek. Guy and his wife Joann spent time exploring national parks, traveling to baseball parks and socializing with friends.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, June 13 at 1 p.m. at the AWPPW Hall, 724 15th Ave., Longview, WA 98632. Memorial contributions in memory of Guy may be made to The American Heart Association or The American Diabetes Association.
Daniel Joseph Walters, Sr.
Daniel Joseph “Joe” Walters Sr. of Tokeland passed away at his home on Friday, May 22, 2015. He was 67. Joe was born Sept. 29, 1947, in Jellico, Tenn. to Cecil and Edna (Hopkins) Walters.
Joe was raised in Tennessee and Ohio. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Joe worked as a heavy equipment and diesel mechanic.
On Oct. 12, 1998, Joe married
JoAnn Kinsman. She survives him at the family home.
Joe enjoyed working on cars and spending time with all of his grandchildren.
In addition to his loving wife JoAnn, Joe is also survived by his children, Joey, Jim, John, Justin, Shannon and Melody Walters; step-children, Tina, Chad and Ronald Huebner; 26 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren; brothers Gary, Ray, Ronald, DA, Ken and Jerry, and Brenda Walters.
Joe was preceded in death by his brother Bill and sister Barbara Walters.
A graveside service with military honors will take place at 1 p.m. on Friday, May 29, at the Grove cemetery in Matlock.
Arrangements are entrusted to Harrison Family Mortuary of Aberdeen.
