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Richard “Dick” Dale Runyon
Richard “Dick” Dale Runyon, 88, of Raymond, Wash., passed away on July 11, 2015, at the University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle. He was born on June 30, 1927, in Spokane, Wash., to Harold and Laura Runyon.
He grew up in Raymond, Wash., and attended Raymond High School, where he was active in band, basketball, track, football and many other activities. Following high school, he joined the United States Maritime Service (Merchant Marine). He later joined the 45th Infantry Division of the United States Army and served in the Korean War.
Dick married
Lillie Mae Runyon on April 7, 1956, and they made their home in Raymond, Wash., with their four children.
He worked for HG Runyon where he ran heavy equipment. Later he worked for Hawk’s Superior Rock for many, many years. In all, he worked 65 years in the industry. He was active in coaching youth baseball and received an honor in 1972 for his “many years of devoted service to baseball.”
Dick enjoyed hunting, fishing, clamming, and attending and watching Seattle Mariners and Seattle Seahawks games. He was very active in his later years and was still able to dig his own limit of razor clams less than a year ago (oftentimes getting his limit before his sons got theirs). He enjoyed the daily visits from the resident deer on their property in Raymond and always made sure they were well fed.
He loved his family and will be dearly missed.
He is survived by his son, Mike Runyon of Raymond, his wife, Ann, grandchildren, Michael, Mitchell, Rikki and Rosalyn; son Rich Runyon of Chehalis, and his wife, Janelle and grandchildren Alison and Aaron; son Steve Runyon of Oregon and his wife, Copper; daughter Carolyn Maughan of Portland and granddaughter, Samantha. He had 12 great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his wife, Lillie and brothers Doug, Bud and Harold.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 25, at the Fern Hill cemetery in Menlo. A celebration of life will be held August 15 at 1 p.m. at the Elks Club in Raymond. Memorials may be made in Dick’s memory to the Willapa Harbor Helping Hands and the Willapa Harbor Baseball Association.
Cremation arrangements are in care of Stoller’s Mortuary in Raymond.
Kathleen Ann (Stutzenburg) Pool
Kathleen Ann (Stutzenburg) Pool passed away on July 1, 2015, in Tumwater, Wash., surrounded by her children, mother and siblings. Kathy was born on Oct. 21, 1948, in New Orleans, La., to Stephen and Marjorie (Villarrubia) Pool. She was the oldest of eight children.
At age 10, Kathy and her family moved from Houma, La., to Aberdeen, Wash. She graduated from Aberdeen High School in 1966 and Grays Harbor Community College in 1968. After graduating, Kathy moved to Olympia and worked for the State of Washington. She met Robert Stutzenburg and was married
in 1970. Shortly after her marriage, she moved to Camden, N.J., her husband’s home, where her daughter Tami was born. In 1972, Kathy and her family returned to Aberdeen and 2 years later welcomed her son Paul. Kathy divorced in 1977.
Kathy worked for Grays Harbor College for about three years, then Grays Harbor PUD for 28 years. She retired in 2004.
Kathy was a loving mother and grandmother to her three granddaughters. Kathy enjoyed music, dancing, traveling to warm places and spending time with her family. Kathy was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Aberdeen and later, St. Michael Parish in Olympia.
Kathy was preceded in death by her father, Stephen D. Pool. She is survived by her daughter and son in law, Shawn & Tami Perov of Vancouver, Wash., son and daughter-in-law, Paul & Jody Stutzenburg of Renton, Wash., and three granddaughters, Tylar & Sydnie Perov and Kennedy Stutzenburg. She is also survived by, her mother, Marjorie Pool of Olympia, Wash., and seven siblings: Diane Montague of Olympia, Wash., Joan Miller of Raymond, Wash., Lisa Schramm of Kenmore, Wash., Ellen Wilcox of Olympia, Janet Baxter of Olympia, Gregory Pool of Wilsonville, Ore., and Michael Pool of Olympia, as well as 38 nieces and nephews.
A celebration of Kathy’s life will take place at St. Michael Catholic Church in Olympia, Wash., on Monday, July 20, at noon.
In lieu of flowers please send your prayers or make a donation to St. Vincent De Paul or your favorite charity.
Marvin Eugene Manley
Marvin Eugene Manley, 80, life-long resident of Montesano, passed away Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015, at Grays Harbor Community Hospital, Aberdeen, Wash.
“Marv” was born on Nov. 8, 1934, in Hoquiam, Wash., to Lyle and Grace (Reams) Manley. He graduated from Montesano High School in 1952 then completed two years of schooling at Grays Harbor College. He graduated with a degree in Education from the University of Puget Sound (UPS). After graduation, Marv married
the love of his life, Julia Ann Bogdanovich; they married
on June 30, 1956. After teaching for two years in Aberdeen, Marv was drafted into the Army and posted to Camp Irwin, Calif. — serving two years. He returned home to Montesano where he was a teacher and coach in the Aberdeen School District for 10 years. He then accepted a teaching position at Beacon Elementary School where he was a vice principle, teacher and a coach for 22 years.
Marv served on the Montesano City Council for 10 years, was an active member of St. John’s Catholic Church, member of the Aberdeen Elks, Montesano Moose Lodge and the VFW Hall in Montesano. Marv was very active in local sports, coaching Little League baseball and Babe Ruth baseball; he could also be found Friday nights working the “chain-gang” for Montesano High School football games.
Marv was an accomplished athlete at Montesano High School where he lettered in football, basketball, baseball and track and won many awards. He was a prominent member of the Grays Harbor Choker football team, playing both offense and defense and earning all-conference honors; the team came second in the state. Marv was also the president of the student body; during this time Julia Ann was the homecoming queen. He continued his football carrier at UPS playing as a two-way standout, both offense and defense. Information from the UPS Logger Facts and Figures stated Marv was shifty and fast, he had the best yards per carry in 1955. He was the team rushing and scoring leader. In October 2015, he will be inducted into the Montesano High School Hall of Fame.
Marv’s continued love for sports and outdoor activities included playing volleyball, tennis, running, skiing, clam digging and hunting. His strong work ethic showed as he took additional jobs during the summer and after retirement; these included working for the State Department of Natural Resources, cutting cedar shakes with his good friend Bob Turner, driving garbage trucks, and working as a painter, janitor, handyman and carpentry. Marv’s garden was the envy of all his neighbors and he continued his passion for working outdoors until the very end of his life.
More than anything Marv was a devoted husband and loving father. Marv is survived by his wife of 59 years, Julia Ann; son Craig and Lynn (Dillard) of Walla Walla, Wash., daughter Linda and Ken (Coon) of Lusaka, Zambia, and son Steve Manley of Jackson, Wyo.; brothers Robert Manley of Montesano, Larry Manley of San Diego, Calif., and sister Beverly Briscoe of Aberdeen; grandchildren Tessa, Joshua, Tyler Manley, Mathew and Natasha Coon and Annalise and Teague Manley. Marv was preceded in death by his parents Lyle Manley and Grace (Reams) Manley. He is also survived by and will be missed by his many nieces and nephews.
A celebration of Marv’s life will be held on Saturday, Aug. 15, at 11 a.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church in Montesano, reception to follow in the church hall.
Bruce A. McLeod
Bruce A. McLeod passed away 4:25 a.m. on Aug. 8, 2015, at Kadlec’s ER. Bruce was born to Duncan and Sally McLeod Jr. of Palto Alto, Calif., on Easter Sunday, April 6, 1947. Bruce and his older sister Janyne were raised in a close-knit family in Palo Alto, Calif. He graduated Palo Alto High School in June 1965. Bruce went on to Willamette University in Salem, Ore., where he earned his BA in History. In November of 1969, Bruce married
Jeanette Prather.
He entered the Navy in January of 1970 as a recruit and went through basic training at the San Diego, Calif., Recruit Training Center. Upon graduating basic training, he was assigned to the Navy’s Aviation Wing where he received training as an Air Traffic Control Specialist at Naval Air Station (N.A.S.) Glyno, Ga., which was his initial Class “A” School. Bruce then received his first active duty assignment to N.A.S. Adak, Alaska. This duty station is considered a “hardship” assignment and wives and families are not allowed to accompany the service member. Adak is one of the Aleutian Island chain in the Bering Sea. It is known as the “The Rock” (frozen land of the wind, ice and earthquakes). Upon completion of that 13 month stay, he was sent back to N.A.S. Glenco for further training as a Radar Approach Control Specialist; known as “GCA” (Ground Controlled Approach). After completing that training, he was assigned to “Accompanied” shore duty at N.A.S. Moffett Field, Calif., in the San Francisco Bay area, just 10 miles south of Palto Alto. Bruce served at N.A.S. Moffett Field until May 1974, which was his completion of active duty.
After his Navy active service, Bruce, his wife Jeanette and newly born daughter, Jennifer, relocated to Tacoma, Wash., where he was employed with the Peoples Store (a retail company) in a management training program. Bruce earned his way up to the position of store chain buyer of china, silver and giftware and in addition was the department head of those areas in addition to the housewares and small appliances departments from July 1974 to November 1978. In July 1975, his second daughter, Deborah, was born, making a happy family of four.
In April 1979 Bruce joined the O.M. Scott Co. of Marysville, Ohio, as the Western WA factory sales representative. In 1978, Bruce and Jeanette divorced in December of 1980, Bruce married
Lou Vel Peaslee. They divorced in 1989.
Bruce enlisted in the Navy reserves as a Seabee in 1988 and received an honorable discharge in 2001. His rank as discharge was BU2 (builder, petty officer second class; pay grade of E-5). The rank that Bruce obtained when he was honorably discharged from the U.S. Navy (active duty) was AC2 (Air Traffic Control; pay grade E-5). A total time of service was 17 years (active duty and reserves).
Bruce became a licensed insurance agent with the Farmers Insurance Group Co. While a Farmers agent, he met and fell in love with Susan Hansen whom he married
in June 1990.
Bruce and Susan relocated to Ocean Shores, Wash., in 1993. Both Bruce and Susan became members and were very active in BPOE (Elks) Lodge #2581 in Ocean Shores. Bruce served as “Exalted Ruler” of BPOE #2581. Bruce and Susan were married
until Susan’s death in April 2003.
In June 2003 Bruce met Nancy (Livingston) Goering and was married
at sunset on Kee’s Beach at the island of Kauai in the state of Hawaii on Oct. 19, 2003.
Bruce relocated to the area where Nancy lived in West Richland, Wash. Bruce retained the residence at Ocean Shores as a beach retreat house throughout his life.
Bruce is survived by his wife Nancy; and the following children and grandchildren: daughter, Jennifer and husband Andy and their children, Gregory and Christian and impending arrival of a new granddaughter; daughter, Deborah and husband David and their children, daughters, Christina and Samantha, and sons Dakota and Macienzie; son, Richard and wife Collette and their children, Shannon and Scott; daughter, Shauna and her children, Kallen and Keara. Bruce is also survived by his sister, Janyne and husband Darrell and their daughters; Sarah and husband Brian and their children Brooke and Cole; daughter, Becky; and daughter, Amy and husband Bucko.
Celebrating of life will be at the Events at Sunset in Richland, Saturday, Aug. 15. Public viewing will start at 4 p.m. and go until 5 p.m. The funeral will start at 6 p.m.; full military honors to follow at the graveside at Sunset Gardens. A reception will be held after the graveside service.
Please send any remembrances to:
BPOE #2581 Ocean Shores, WA; or VFW Post #7952 Richland, WA.
James Gerald Neva 1947 - 2015
James Gerald Neva, 68, left us in spirit on Aug. 3, 2015 at Oregon Health Sciences University Hospital in Portland, Ore. with his family at his side after a 15 month battle with melanoma. Jim was born on July 2, 1947 in Centralia, Wash. to Gene and Betty Neva. In 1968 he began his studies at St. Martin’s College in Olympia, Wash. where he met his wife Jeanette Alpeche Neva of Eleele, Kauai. Jim graduated from St. Martin’s College with a B.S. in Civil Engineering in 1972 and the couple moved to Shelton, Wash. where they lived until 1977. Jim and Jeanette then moved to Pacific County, where they spent the remainder of his years.
Early in his career, Jim worked in the Department of Public Works for Pacific County, the Pacific County Title Company, and as the Director of Public Works for the City of Westport in Grays Harbor County. Some of Jim’s greatest accomplishments, however, were during his time as a port manager. In 1991, Jim began a 12 year stretch as the Manager of the Port of Willapa Harbor and then moved on to the Marine Terminals Manager for the Port of Grays Harbor in Aberdeen, Wash. Finally, in 2006, Jim took a position as the Manager of the Port of Ilwaco, which sits at the mouth of the Columbia River. Jim was a tremendous advocate for the ports and local economy at the local, state and national level. About four years ago, he began lobbying for the federal government to restore dredging funds for small ports nationwide. He succeeded, and small ports now can compete for funds from a $41 million federal pool. Additionally, Jim was a very active leader in the community through membership to several councils, committees and organizations, including: Pacific County Economic Development Council, Pacific Council of Governments, Pacific County Technical Advisory Council, Willapa Marina Resource Committee, Washington Coastal Marine Advisory Council, Washington Public Ports Association, Pacific Coast Congress of Harbormasters, Washington Community Economic Revitalization Team, Columbia Pacific Resource Conservation and Development, and the Eagles and Elks.
Jim was known for his loving and outgoing personality. He was the epitome of a “people person.” He had a very strong work ethic and devoted much of his time toward leaving his mark on the local community. He was well respected and admired among his friends, colleagues and family for the person he was and the example he set for others. His friends and family knew Jim for his borderline inappropriate sense of humor that always left you laughing and smiling, while hoping he didn’t offend someone, unintentionally.
Above all else, Jim was a family man. He was a loving husband and father. He is survived by his wife of 43 years and two children. Jeanette is a retired teacher and principal of the Willapa Valley School District. His son, Bryce Neva, is a Firefighter/Paramedic for the City of Tucson and Manager and Instructor for the Public Safety and Emergency Services Institute of Pima Community College. His daughter, Janelle Aaker, is a Human Resources Director for lululemon athletica in Vancouver, BC. Jim also has seven grandchildren; Xzavier Neva, Alana Neva, Azrielle Neva, Braden Neva, Leila Aaker, Sofia Aaker, and Beau Aaker. Jim’s sister, Sue Cowell, lives in Kelso, Wash. In his last weeks, Jim often spoke of how proud he was of his children and his other accomplishments in life.
Jim’s celebration of life will be at the Swiss Hall in Frances, Wash. on August 30 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Per his request, it will be a Hawaiian themed party with music from 1960-1975. “I want a celebration, rather than a bunch of people sitting around with teary eyes. It’s not about being gone. It’s about when I was here.”
Fred R. Nations
Fred R. Nations, age 91, died on Aug. 11, 2015, in Olympia. Fred was born on Sept. 25, 1923, Jackson County, N.C., to Kim and Sarah (Jones) Nations.
On Feb. 12, 1943, at the age of 20, Fred joined the army. He helped storm the beaches of Normandy and continued to go back into the war zone driving an ambulance to pick up injured soldiers. He received the Bronze Arrowhead, European African Middle Eastern Service Ribbon, World War II Victory Ribbon and Good Conduct Medal.
On Dec. 25, 1946, he and Hester Elders were married
in Clayton, Ga. The couple made their home in Sylvia, N.C., where their three children, Judy, Curtis and Raina were born. They moved to Washington state in 1953.
Fred had worked and retired from the Washington State Department of Transportation. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, Blue Grass music and dancing.
Surviving family include daughters Judy Sudar (Lester) of Neilton, Wash. and Raina Shineman (Mike) of Sumner; a son, Curtis Nations (Debbie) of Roy, Utah; six grandchildren, Stacey, Tyann, Natalie, Curtis, Val and Jaclyn; and 14 great- grandchildren.
In addition to his wife, Hester, five brothers, five sisters and a granddaughter Lorri Nations preceded him in death.
A private urn committal for Fred and Hester will be held at the Quinault cemetery at a later date.
Evelyn Jonnette Andrews
Longtime Hoquiam resident Evelyn Jonnette Andrews died at her home on Saturday, July 11, 2015. She was 69. Jonnette was born Dec. 17, 1945, in Aberdeen. Sshe was the daughter of Bill and Evelyn (Martin) Snyder.
Jonnette had also lived in Great Lakes, Ill., Imperial Beach, Calif., Jacksonville, Fla., and Yokohama, Japan, before moving back to Grays Harbor. She graduated from Yokohama High School in 1964.
Jonnette worked as an LPN in both Florida and Washington.
She enjoyed gardening, family dinners and the holidays.
Jonnette is survived by her mother, Evelyn Snyder; her sons, Bob (Traci) Andrews of Hoquiam, and Steve (Renata) Andrews of Bellevue; and a brother, Bill Snyder of Pensacola, Fla. She was preceded in death by her brother Mike Snyder and father Bill Snyder.
A celebration of her life will be held Sunday, Aug. 9, 2015, from 12-3 p.m. at the Hoquiam Elks, 624 K Street.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Harrison Family Mortuary 311 W. Market Street in Aberdeen.
Peter D. (Butch) Krohn
Butch was born on Dec. 14, 1942, in Seattle. He was adopted by Peder and Ruth Krohn of Hoquiam, joining his adopted brother, Jon Philip. After his parents Peder and Ruth passed away, Butch located a biological half-sister, Joan Johnson, and her family, as well as an uncle. He later traveled to Spain with Joan and they continued to visit back and forth between her home in Lynnwood and Hoquiam.
Butch attended Hoquiam schools, where he enjoyed sports and was the fastest runner at Central Elementary at that time. He graduated from Hoquiam High School in 1961 and maintained his loyalty to Hoquiam by attending school sports and other events. He especially enjoyed watching his grandchildren participate in volleyball, basketball, flag football, baseball, fast pitch, soccer, track, cheerleading and dance recitals at both Hoquiam and Aberdeen schools.
After high school, Butch attended Grays Harbor College, while also working at Posey Manufacturing Co. at night. He completed six years of service in the National Guard. In 1970, he started working for the City of Hoquiam, retiring 34 years later as a foreman for the Street Department in 2004.
In 1966, he married
Thirza Butler and they had three sons. They divorced in 1990, but continued to remain close through the years.
Butch was a humble man, always standing up for whoever he perceived to be an underdog. He loved watching college football, rooting for the Huskies unless they were playing against the Cougars.
One of Butch’s thoughtful acts was when Johnny Green, a man living in a little shack by the Hoquiam River, passed away. Butch went to the City Council and proposed that the Riverside Dike be named after Johnny. The city agreed to have a sign erected that says, “The Johnny Green Dike” in memory of him.
Butch served for several years on the Hoquiam Development Association board until it was disbanded. Along with other members, he generously donated time and money for their annual fundraisers. He spread his generosity among multiple charities also.
Butch will be fondly remembered for his great sense of humor, kindness, his love of animals and for being a good listener. He enjoyed meeting with his coffee buddies at the Hoquiam Duffy’s, Lana’s Hangar Cafe and Simpson Avenue Grill each morning, where they exchanged stories of local happenings and joked around with restaurant staff.
Butch was preceded in death by his parents: Peder and Ruth Krohn, and brother, Jon Philip Krohn.
Survivors include his sons, Peter “Shane” (Jen) Krohn, Ryan Krohn and Brian (Anita) Krohn; Thirza Krohn; Joan Johnson; grandchildren Jancin, Karlie, Kamryn, Hannah, Josh, Matt and Brianne Krohn, Amanda (Bryan) Nyman and Joey Korst; great-grandson Wyatt Nyman; several nephews and nieces including Brent Krohn; many good friends, especially Tom Martin (50+ years!), Kerry and Tanya Bowers Anderson, coffee buddies and faithful canine friend, Chewie.
Donations may be made to the Grizzly Alumni Association, PO Box 176, Hoquiam, WA 98550. A private graveside service will be held prior to the memorial service on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2015, at Immanuel Baptist Church, 1200 Soule Ave., Hoquiam, Wash. at 11:30 a.m.
Direction is by the Coleman Mortuary in Hoquiam.
Agnes “Nessie” Elizabeth Aarhaus
Agnes “Nessie” Elizabeth Aarhaus was born March 31, 1928, in Aberdeen to Helen and “Scotty” Boyd. She grew up in Elma, graduating from Elma High School in 1945. In teen years she worked in the Valley Cleaners, a family owned business.
On April 5, 1947, Nessie married
Ray Aarhaus. They first lived in Aberdeen but soon moved to Central Park. In 2007 they moved to Montesano.
From 1947 to 1951 Nessie was employed by the Washington State Welfare Office. She was a homemaker from 1951 until 1963, when she took employment at the Weatherwax High School library. In 1967, she transferred from Weatherwax to Alexander Young Elementary School where she served as secretary until retirement in 1986. Nessie actively worked to establish a union for classified employees in the schools and served as their first president. Following retirement, she volunteered for Hospice, various other organizations and individuals.
Her interests were children, family, friends and flowers. She enjoyed sharing her expertise in gardening with others. Her home and garden were always her hobby and pride.
She died in her home July 18, 2015, with family at her side. She was preceded in death by her husband Ray last month. Nessie is survived by her daughter Kathryn Wenderski of Colorado Springs, son John Aarhaus of Aberdeen, five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
At her request, there will be no funeral. A private gathering of family will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers she would have wanted friends to remember any child with needs.
Elizabeth A. “Pidgy” Hulbert
Elizabeth A. “Pidgy” Hulbert, 97, passed away July 17, 2015, in Olympia, Wash. She was born Dec. 17, 1917, in Raymond, Wash. She grew up in Hoquiam, Wash., and was the last graduate of the class of 1935. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Hulbert Jr. She is survived by four children, Fred “Mick” Hulbert, David Hulbert, Janet Slenes and Stephen Hulbert; 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and sister, Dr. Barbara DeLateur. A Mass of celebration of life will be held Friday, July 24, 2015, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Lacey, Wash., at 9 a.m., with the Holy Rosary preceding at 8 a.m. In remembrance of Elizabeth, please make any donations to a charity of your choice.
Dan J. Fackrell
A memorial service for Aberdeen longtime Aberdeen resident, Dan Jay Fackrell, who died June 21, 2015 in Hoquiam, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Rotary Log Pavilion in Aberdeen.
Donations can be made to Hoquiam High School Class of 48 Scholarship Fund, 305 Simpson Ave. Hoquiam, 98550,
Arrangements are by Coleman Mortuary in Hoquiam.
Aileen M. (Rath) Long
VANCOUVER, Wash. — Former Aberdeen resident Aileen Mildred (Rath) Long died Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, Wash. She was 95.
Arrangements are being planned and details will be announced.
Arrangements are by Harrison Family Mortuary of Aberdeen.
Donald L. Boggs
RAYMOND — Donald Lee Boggs died at his home in Raymond on Tuesday July 21, 2015. He was 62.
Arrangements are by the Harrison Family Mortuary of Aberdeen.
