In Memoriam
A supplement to The Daily World
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Clement Andre Houle
Charles Sidney “Sid” Perry
Diane Marie Kogin
Alice Marie Lucke
Gayle Ann Green
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Florence Joan Truax (Wood)
Bill McFadden
Charles Sidney “Sid” Perry
Joe “Bud” Metcalfe
Alice Marie Lucke
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Ermine Mullins
Don L. Pickinpaugh
Barbara Jean Yrigoyen
Sally A. Lynn
Helen Marie Brown
Wallace “Wally” C. Waugh
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Julie J. Hall
Ramona Stout
Joan Johnson
Clifford Preston Woodward
Stella Betrozoff Barkhurst
Larry J. “Jim” Pace
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he beauty of nature and artistry of stonework can be explored and appreciated at the historic Blandford Cemetery in Petersburg, Virginia. Blandford Cemetery is a historic cemetery. The oldest stone, marking the grave of Richard Yarbrough, reads 1702. It is located adjacent to the People’s Memorial Cemetery, a historic African-American cemetery. Although veterans of every American war are buried there, the largest is a mass grave of 30,000 Confederates killed in the Siege of Petersburg (1864–65) during the American Civil War. Only 3,700 names of the interred are known. The cemetery grounds cover 189 acres, making it the second largest cemetery in Virginia (Arlington National Cemetery being the largest).
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Texas billionaire Ross Perot — Actor Rip Torn — Retired Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens
The obituaries included in this edition are those that were published in The Daily World during the month of July 2019.
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Gayle Ann Green Gayle Ann Green (Kellogg), 76, a Montesano resident, passed away from heart failure on June 13, 2019, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup, Washington. Gayle was born on April 10, 1943, in The Dalles, Oregon to Clair Kenneth and Pauline Rose (Brigham) Kellogg (Both preceded her in death). She grew up in the Tygh Valley of Oregon and moved to the Vancouver/Camas, Washington area while in high school. She graduated from Washougal High School in 1960. In 1963, Gayle moved to Aberdeen and then to Montesano in 1976. Gayle was married to Darrell Keel until they divorced in 1979. Gayle then married Morris Richard Green (Montesano) and they were married for over 33 years. He preceded her in death on June 14, 2012. Gayle was a homemaker and worked temporary jobs while raising children. Her jobs included Avon, drugstore, census and House of Values. She also bartended for the Monte Cookhouse for 8 years (1985-1993). She was a Charter member of the Montesano Moose Lodge 1210 and a card carrying Life Master of the American Contract Bridge League. She enjoyed hunting, fishing, sewing, crafts and gardening. Gayle is survived by two daughters: Kerri Lynn (Mark) Mollett (Keel) of Aberdeen and Laura Ann Osborn (Keel) of Marysville; six grandchildren: Justin Sutherby (Montesano), Jennifer Mollett (Tacoma), Sarah Mollett-Harris (Montesano), Crystal Mollett-Bach (Temecula, California), Danny Rowan (Marysville) and Trinity Rowan (Tempe, Arizona) and five great- grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her brother Kenneth Clair Kellogg. Inurnment of ashes will be at Wynooche Cemetery, Montesano next to her husband Dick Green. The family held a private service later to celebrate the life of their beloved mother and grandmother. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Twibell’s Fern Hill Funeral Home in Aberdeen.
Diane Marie Kogin Diane Marie Kogin, age 83, a longtime resident of Hoquiam, died on Thursday, June 27, 2019, at Capital Medical Center in Olympia following a brief illness. Mrs Kogin was born on January 17, 1936, at Hoquiam General Hospital to Frank and Esther (Esselstrom) Yaste. She was raised and attended schools in Hoquiam, later attending Grays Harbor College and Central Washington University. Diane met her future husband, Fred, a sailor stationed at Pacific Beach, at a Fats Domino concert at the Harborena. They were married on Dec. 12, 1959, and lived in Hoquiam until Fred’s death in 2014. She would begin her professional career in 1962, teaching kindergarten with the Hoquiam School District. She adored little people and teaching kindergarten was a career that spanned nearly five decades. Towards her retirement years, she was happy to be teaching grandchildren of her former students. Following Fred’s death in 2014, Diane moved to Olympia to be closer to her family. She settled in the vibrant community at Affinity in West Olympia, where she was much loved and supported by an amazing community of friends. She attended church at Westwood Baptist Church in Olympia. Surviving relatives include a son, Kevin P. Kogin of Seattle; two daughters, Darcy D. Kogin of Tacoma and Karin M. Goheen and her husband, Jeff, of Tumwater; two nieces, Julie Tillman of Aberdeen and Linda Cummings of Hoquiam; one nephew, Les Jasper of Aberdeen and a much beloved grandchild, Steinar Goheen of Tumwater. A sister, Shirley Jasper, preceded her in death. There was private urn committal at Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent, Washington. At her request, there will be no further service. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Little Red Schoolhouse Project, PO Box 6302, Olympia, WA 98507.www.redschool.org. Direction is by the Coleman Mortuary, 422 5th Street in Hoquiam. Please take a few moments to record your thoughts for the family by signing the on-line guest register at www.colemanmortuary.net.
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Clement Andre Houle Clement Andre Houle passed away unexpectedly at his home in Elma on Sunday, July 7, 2019. He was 60. Clement was born August 22, 1958, in Drummondville, Quebec, Canada, to Roger and Angelé (Freschette) Houle. He was raised in Drummondville and had lived in Michigan and Montesano before settling in Elma. On June 2, 1984, Clement married the love of his life, LouAnn Sutten, at the Montesano Church of God. She survives him at the family home. Clement graduated from Montesano High School, Grays Harbor College and also Central Washington University where he earned his bachelor’s of science degree. Clement had worked as a customer service estimator for the Grays Harbor Public Utilities District; retiring last year after 35 years at GH PUD. Clement loved the Lord and worked 33 years by LouAnn’s side in ministry in various churches and served as a worship leader at Elma Church of God for 24 years. He was also involved with the Garden Gremlins Relay for Life team. Clement loved spending time with his wife and family. He also enjoyed reading, working on his 2001 Mustang and doing D.I.Y. projects. Clement’s biggest hobby was researching different things on the internet. In addition to his loving wife, LouAnn, he is also survived by his sons; Philip Houle of Tumwater and Benjamin Houle of Olympia; his brother Bernard (Eulia) Houle of Montesano and his sister Lucie (Tim) Chamberlain of Clarkston, Washington; many nieces, nephews and great friends. Clement was preceded in death by his baby sister France Houle; his parents Roger and Angelé Houle and his in-laws Charles and Dora Sutten. A celebration of life was held Monday, July 29, at the Montesano Church of God. A graveside service took place at Masonic Cemetery in Elma. Memorials in memory of Clement are suggested to Double K Adventure Retreat Building Fund, 620 Tall Timber Trail, Easton, WA 98925. To share memories or leave condolences please visit www.harrisonfamilymortuary.com .
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Joe “Bud” Metcalfe Joe “Bud” Metcalfe passed away at the age of 89 on June 15, 2019, in Oak Harbor, Washington. He was surrounded by many family members. Bud was born on Dec. 10, 1929, in Wauconda, Washington. He grew up and went to school in Tonasket, Washington. Bud left the east side of the state to try to find work in Western Washington. He was hired at a Seattle foundry, and during that period met the love of his life, Bonnie White. They married soon after. Bud decided to try something else and went to barber school. Upon graduating, he worked in Seattle, and then finally ended up in Bothell. By this time, Bud and Bonnie had two kids, Steve and Belle. He then decided he liked farming and bought a dairy farm in Satsop, Washington. He liked the farm and all the things it brought. During this time, Bonnie worked for Valentine Realty. Bud was then faced with another decision, as his son Steve and daughter Belle did not wish to be farmers. Knowing all the local dairy farmers, he threw his name in to work for the DHIA (Dairy Herd Improvement Association). Bud was now measuring milk quantity and quality. He sold the farm and moved to Elma, Washington. A friend then helped him get a job with Weyerhaeuser in Cosmopolis. He moved again to the opposite side of Elma, on Hurd Road. It was at this residence that Bonnie became terminally ill and passed away in Sept. 1986. Bud never remarried, but continued working for Weyerhaeuser until his retirement from the company. He later moved to a house up Cloquallum Road, closer to Shelton, and near a cabin the family had at Lost Lake. Bud loved to hunt and fish, and later did some traveling. Bud’s first big road trip was flying back east to help his son, Steve Sr. and daughter-in-law Judy bring back a new conversion van which Steve had bought from Judy’s dad. Bud loved the trip, and was impressed with Mt. Rushmore, Chief Crazy Horse and Deadwood. He also went on a couple of cruises with a good friend, just to see what they were all about. On one of Bud’s last fishing trips with his dad, there was Bud, his dad Joe Sr., son Steve Sr. and grandson Steve II. With his usual big smile, he said, “You don’t see four generations of Metcalfe’s fishing in a boat every day!” He loved to be with family and friends,
and loved helping family members out. At one point, his daughter Belle was a single parent trying to make ends meet, and he took his granddaughter, Annabelle, everywhere he went. Bud was proud that his daughter Belle went to college and later worked for Boeing. He also taught his grandson Steve II to ride horses. He spent his last few years at Summerhill in Oak Harbor, closer to his family. He had stories too numerous to list with all of the extended family. Bud didn’t care very much for the Summerhill lifestyle, but he very much liked being close to family and new-made friendships. He loved to take road trips around Oak Harbor to check things out and would never check in and out like Summerhill wanted him to do. His thought was, “This is an island and I’m sure they can find me if they need to.” Bud would visit his son Steve Sr., for coffee most every day. He loved that the girls in the office brought him a coffee and a Baby Ruth candy bar where son Steve Sr. worked. Bud would then head to Steve Jr’s. septic business to visit next. He never let any grass grow under him and would often take off with Judy his daughter-in-law for lunch and more road trips. This, however, got modified when he ended up waiting at a nail salon with Judy. Bud will be missed by all that knew him. He leaves a large extended family. Bud was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Annabelle Metcalfe, his brothers Bob and Rod and sister Jackie; also his wife Bonnie. Bud will be remembered by his children: Steve Metcalfe Sr. and Belle Metcalfe-Oliphant. He will also be remembered by his grandchildren, Steve Metcalfe II, AnnaBelle Johnston, Chrystal Weld, Walter Catterlin, Jessica Oliphant, Jarred Oliphant and Jordan Oliphant and their spouses. Bud also leaves 14 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. At Bud’s request, he did not want a memorial service, but preferred to have any donations made in his honor to a favorite charity. Family and friends are encouraged to share memories and condolences at www.whidbeymemorial.com. The family would like to thank Island Hospital in Anacortes for their kind care, Whidbey Health Hospice and of course the staff at Summerhill.
Bill McFadden Beloved husband, father and grandfather, Bill McFadden, died peacefully, surrounded by his family, on July 1, 2019, at St. Peter’s Hospital in Olympia, Washington. He was born on March 10, 1953, to Jerry and Mary McFadden (Sturm), the second of their three sons. Bill graduated from Hoquiam High School in 1971. He was married in 1974 to Kerin Murphy. They had two children together. Following their divorce, Bill married Lorna Gilpin in 1997, and became step-father to her two children. Bill and Lorna had one more child to round out their blended family. Bill was always a hard worker. He first worked for Al Balin, managing the D&R Theater in the 1970s. He later worked for ITT Rayonier and various other logging companies. At one time, he co-owned McFadden Brothers Logging with his two brothers, Dennis and Calvin. He retired after working for Swanson’s as a maintenance man from 1999 until 2015. As a mechanic, Bill could fix most anything. But a mechanic’s wife knows that projects at home are neglected — Lorna is still looking for somebody to install the storm door. Bill lived in Hoquiam for his entire life, except for a few stints at a logging camp in Alaska in the early 1980s. The experience provided material for fun stories told to his kids and grandkids — logging camp life, bears, whales, eagles and one notable basset hound. Bill is survived by his wife of 22 years, Lorna McFadden; a brother, Calvin (Tammy) McFadden; his children and step-children, Shane (Rachel) McFadden, Melissa McFadden (Derek Pohle), Teresa Hoven, Bobbi Gordon and Jerry McFadden. Bill has 10 living grandchildren who were the light of his life, Kylie Fuller, Tyler Lugo, Riley McFadden, Lannie Harper, Emily McFadden, Dakota Gordon, Cheyenne McFadden, Dawson McFadden, Gabriel Pohle and Frances Pohle. He is preceded in death by his father, Jerry, in 1989, his mother, Mary, in 2011, a brother, Dennis, in 2015, a granddaughter, Tia Joyce Lugo, in 1999, and a granddaughter, Alexis Harper, in 2001. He also suffered the loss of two beloved dogs — Hunny in 2014 and Jazzy in 2019. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Green Lantern Lunches, P.O. Box 443, Copalis Beach, WA 98535. Bill appreciated the mission of this organization, providing lunches to food-insecure children. Bill always said, “the funeral isn’t for the dead guy”. To that end, we would invite you to come support one another and share fun stories about the old man. A memorial service was held Friday, July 19, 2019, at the Coleman Mortuary Chapel, 422 – 5th Street in Hoquiam. A reception for family and friends followed at the Our Lady of Good Help Catholic Church Parish Hall, 2nd and M streets in Hoquiam. Direction is by the Coleman Mortuary, 422 – 5th Street in Hoquiam. Please take a few moments to record your thoughts for the family by signing the on line guest register at www.colemanmortuary.net.
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Helen Marie Brown Helen Marie Brown, 95 years of age and a lifetime Hoquiam, Washington area resident, died on Thursday, July 11, 2019, at Grays Harbor Community Hospital in Aberdeen, Washington. She was born on September 11, 1923, in Aberdeen to Melvin M. and Rosella (Benike) Hemphill. Helen was raised and attended school in Hoquiam. Following her formal schooling she began working at the Grays Harbor Veneer Plant, working there from the 1940s until she retired in the late 1980s. In 1947, Helen M. Hemphill was married to Loren C. “Bob” Brown in Scottsburg, Indiana and the couple came back to Hoquiam where they had since resided. They had traveled by automobile to most all the states between Indiana and Washington on many occasions. Helen enjoyed knitting, crocheting, cutting and painting wood boards to make various outdoor decorations, working with stained glass, helping her husband, Bob, maintain old cars, looking after her neighbors, attending Hoquiam City Council meetings and working toward the betterment of the Hoquiam community. Helen is survived by her daughter, Patricia F. Dewey and her husband, Dale L., of Hoquiam; her grandson, Jason Dewey and his wife, Nicole; three great-grandchildren, MacKenzie, Alyssa and Hannah Dewey; two nieces; two nephews and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her husband, Loren C. “Bob” Brown; her brother, Fay M. Taylor and two sisters, Melva Hemphill Halvarson and Ruth Hemphill Reeson. Private vault interment was held at the Sunset Memorial Park in Hoquiam. Direction was by the Coleman Mortuary, 422 – 5th Street in Hoquiam. Please take a few moments to record your thoughts for the family by signing the on line guest register at www.colemanmortuary.net.
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Barbara Jean Yrigoyen
Ermine Mullins
Barbara Jean Yrigoyen passed to Heaven on Tuesday, July 16, 2019, at her daughter’s home in Aberdeen, Washington. She was 84. Barbara was born January 27, 1935, in Hilo, Hawaii, the youngest child of Henry Carlos and Anna Riveira Carlos. The family eventually settled in San Francisco, California. There she married her brother’s best friend, Joseph Mike Yrigoyen, in 1956, and had two daughters, Leslie Michele and Michelle Anne. They made their home in South San Francisco, where Barbara worked as a homemaker and as a special education school bus driver. When Joe retired from the construction trade in the 1980s they moved to Sonora, California, where Barbara worked as an in-home caregiver. Upon Joe’s death in 2007, Barbara moved to Aberdeen to live near her daughters. The most important thing to Barbara was her faith in God and trust in her Savior Jesus Christ. She was active in Calvary Chapel in Sonora, and later attended Pilgrim Bible Church in Steilacoom, Washington, and Grace Harbor Covenant Church and First Presbyterian Church in Aberdeen. She loved studying the Bible, praying diligently, sharing her faith, and ministering kindness, encouragement, and tangible help to countless individuals. She often traveled to take care of sick relatives and would do all she could to help out family members. Of her it can truly be said, “Well done, good and faithful servant. Enter into the joy of your Lord.” Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Joseph, brother Henry Carlos, and sister Genevieve Borgeson. She is survived by her sister Anita Vitale of Eureka, California, daughters Leslie O’Brien (John) of Aberdeen and Michelle Courts (Thomas) of Olympia, grandson Tom Courts of Olympia, and many nieces and nephews. Sincere thanks to the Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support Group, Harbors Home Health and Hospice, Summit Pacific Medical Center, Montesano Health and Rehab, and special angels Isarai, Lacey, and Lori. A memorial service and reception were held Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019, at the First Presbyterian Church of Aberdeen, 420 N. Broadway St, Aberdeen, Washington. Donations are suggested to the Union Gospel Mission of Grays Harbor. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Twibell’s Fern Hill Funeral Home, Aberdeen WA.
Ermine Mullins, a beloved husband and father went home to be with Jesus on June 29, 2019. Ermine was born in Pound, Virginia to Cassie and Esther Mullins, the first of their five children, on July 22, 1943. The siblings that followed Ermine were Blanch (Lucas), Laura (Brougher), Wilma Lene, and Steve Mullins. Wilma Lene died at 10 months old. Esther and her children moved to Raymond, Washington in 1953 while Cassie stayed in Pound, Virginia. Cassie was killed in an incident in 1957. Esther married John Nichols, and they had three children together. Ermine became the happy, big brother to Debbie (Williams), Joy (Milton), and Paul Nichols. On March 9, 1964, Ermine married Betty Milton after dating for only three months. They were married by Betty’s father, the Reverend Elmer Milton. They did not rush off to a honeymoon. Rather, they had a piece of pie and Ermine headed off to work at the Weyerhaeuser Saw Mill in Raymond. They had five children. Heidi (Black) “the Sweetie,” Ermine Wesley (Wes) “the Burly,” Jacob and Joshua “the Twins,” and Candi (Burns) “the Stina Woman.” They also had 13 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. They were married for 52 years when Betty preceded him in death on Nov. 5, 2016. Ermine worked in the mill for 36 years. He was instrumental for safety changes in the mill and other ideas. Among his ideas were the cable pulls to shut down machines instead of running to hit a shut-off switch, the use of multiple cameras for operators to see what was going on, and the use of lasers to site for precision cuts. He was renowned for the huge lunches with lots of goodies in them. Some of his friends loved raiding his lunchbox. One such person, Tom Matson, said to him one day after being caught, “Don’t you know…Thou Shalt Divide?” Ermine was an avid hunter and fisherman. He thoroughly enjoyed the outdoors, but what he loved the most was his family. He was an amazing husband, father, brother, uncle, cousin, grandfather, and friend. He poured his love into people around him. He was a gentle, kind and Godly man. He willingly prayed for anybody and lived his life to honor God. He knew no stranger. It did not take long for him to endear himself to somebody. He was an easy person to love and be around. He will be greatly missed. A funeral service was held Saturday, July 6, at Crossroads Church in Raymond, Wash. Arrangements are in care of Stoller’s Mortuary in Raymond, Washington. You may visit www.Stollers Mortuary.com to leave condolences for the family.
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Stella Betrozoff Barkhurst Stella Betrozoff Barkhurst was born May 15, 1924, the first of eleven children of Alex and Katie (Domin) Betrozoff. She grew up in Riverdale in the family home at 2108 Park Avenue. She attended the old Riverdale School two blocks away; then the old Raymond Junior High School where the present Raymond Elementary School is located; and finally the old Raymond High School that was situated near the entrance and parking area of the new Jr./Sr. high school. She worked at Hoggatt’s Grocery in Riverdale as well as at Seattle-First National Bank in downtown Raymond after graduating with honors in 1942. She then moved to Aberdeen to work for a company making military plane parts as part of the World War II war effort. In 1944 Stella joined the Navy women’s corp called the WAVES and took advanced training in Oklahoma before being stationed in San Francisco as part of the Navy department that kept track of the many oil tankers sailing to different ports as part of the war effort. She left the WAVES in 1946 at the end of her military enlistment and remained in San Francisco even though her superiors wanted her to stay in the Navy and continue doing what they considered to be an excellent job. She met and married Virgil “Whitey” Barkhurst of San Francisco, a vet from Iowa. They were married in Raymond where their large reception was at the former Polish Hall on 8th Street. Her first San Francisco house was veteran’s housing on Army Street and her first job was with an upscale jewelry store on Market Street, the Main Street of San Francisco. The jewelry company started a catalog appliance and home electric items company called Service Exchange Distributors and put Stella in charge of the business which grew very fast. Unfortunately, it was under-capitalized and gave way to other catalog stores getting into the business. During her California time she moved to San Bruno, Costa Mesa and Long Beach. Also during this time her sister Evangeline and brother Michael moved to the area. Later another brother Larry and sister Kathleen moved to California. Her brother Michael lived with her in the San Bruno house for a year. One of the highlights of her life was having a California family of brothers and sisters as well as the Raymond family of brothers and sisters and parents. The California family remained close and did many
activities and vacations together. They vacationed together in different resort areas around the San Francisco Bay area and they had a long tradition of going to Reno, Nevada for Labor Day weekends. Stella was the unofficial head of the California Betrozoff family. She survived breast cancer in 1966 with her California and Washington family providing support. While living in Long Beach, California and working as the executive secretary to the CEO of a private hospital she had the opportunity to take a job managing a Kmart women’s clothing warehouse. During this time her brother Michael had to return to Stanford Hospital for a second heart valve replacement. She retired from Kmart to house-sit his place in Forest Hill, California, near Auburn, California, and also care for his adopted son there during Mike’s hospital care. Michael did not survive the heart valve replacement operation and Stella ended up at Forest Hill, California for 2.5 years. After Forest Hill, Stella moved to Reno, Nevada where she lived for 22 years. She had many friends and relatives visiting her while she lived in Reno. Her family members and friends enjoyed her company and the opportunity to spend hours in the many casinos in downtown Reno. She then moved back to Raymond in March of 2010 where she lived until her death. She lived in the Raymond Island community and she enjoyed being back in Raymond among her relatives and friends. Stella passed away on June 26, 2019, at the age of 95 at the Willapa Harbor Care Center. Her brothers Michael, Alex Jr., Stanley, Larry and Walter preceded her in death. Her sisters Evangeline and Kathleen preceded her in death. Of the eleven children Alex Jr., Stanley, Walter and Norman remained in the Raymond area. Her mother, Katie Domin Betrozoff, died in 1968 at the age of 61. Her father, Alex, died in 1975 at the age of 87. She is survived by brothers John of Coupeville, Washington and Scottsdale, Arizona, Frank of Lacey, Washington and Norman of South Bend, Washington. In lieu of flowers, Stella requested that donations be made to the Betrozoff Family Scholarship administered by the Raymond Schools Foundation, Box 234, Raymond, WA 98577. Arrangements are in care of Stoller’s Mortuary in Raymond, Washington. You may visit www.StollersMortuary.com to leave condolences for the family.
Joan Johnson Joan Johnson, 88, of Aberdeen, was born Joan Audry Newman on Oct. 15, 1931, in St. Louis, Missouri. She attended college and nursing school at Washington University in St. Louis before moving to Seattle in 1954 to pursue a masters degree in nursing at the University of Washington. She married Merryl Johnson of Aberdeen in 1967, and moved to Aberdeen in 1969, where she worked for St. Joseph Hospital in Aberdeen for 30 years before transferring to Community Hospital in Aberdeen, where she retired in 1996. “Devoted mother” is an oft-used term in obituaries but her family could not find a better word to describe her life-long, selfless dedication to her two sons, Erik Johnson, of Chicago, Illinois, and Gabe Johnson of Seattle, Washington. She will be deeply missed by those who knew her as a gentle soul and selfless friend. In lieu of remembrances, the family requests that those who knew her take time to reach out to someone important to them and say as much. The time to love is short. A gathering to remember Joan was held at Mount Olympus Brewing in Aberdeen on July 20.
Julie J. Hall Julie Johnson Hall passed away peacefully on June 27, 2019, in Sevierville, Tennessee. She was born on July 8, 1946, in Aberdeen, Washington, to Bill and Astrid Johnson. Julie attended school in Cosmopolis through eighth grade and graduated from Aberdeen High School in 1964. Julie is survived by her husband of 52 years, Gary Hall, and two daughters, Chane’e and Janelle. She is also survived by her two sisters, Margie Philbrick and Jacqueline Backhaus, and two nephews and a niece. She was a business entrepreneur, enjoyed traveling and volunteering for Meals on Wheels. A celebration of life was held for Julie on Sunday, July 7, 2019, at Parkway Church of God in Sevierville.
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Alice Marie Lucke Alice Marie Lucke took leave of her earthly existence on Monday, June 17, 2019, to join her husband, son, family and friends in everlasting life. Alice was a devoted wife and mother, compassionate to friends and generous to strangers, a deeply religious Roman Catholic. She had a pure soul. Her grace can be attributed to her upbringing, her faith and the kindness of others. Because of the aforementioned, when times were trying and nearly unmanageable, she remained stoic, steadfast and spiritual during the many tribulations in her life. Alice was born to Maria and Giovanni Cattelan in 1923 in Glencoe, Wyoming, now a ghost town. However, she grew up in the tiny town of Diamondville, Wyoming. She was a coal miner’s daughter. Times were a little better, moving from a shack to a tiny home that housed her parents and five children; no running water, no indoor plumbing for baths, an outhouse in the backyard, scrubbing clothes down at the river. Giovanni, and his ‘amici’, made extra money by bootlegging from 1919 to 1933, a fact she strongly protested. Moonshining provided some relief from life’s desperations. One of his many copper stills, which her father and friends fashioned, is in the Wyoming museum along with news articles and the photos of the Feds who busted their operation, while never being able to identify and capture the ‘Desperati Italiani’, as this was a snitch-free area made up of an eclectic number of immigrants who had each others’ backs. Alice is survived by her son, Laurence John, and her twin girls, Judith and Janice, along with
various nephews, nieces, cousins and in-laws. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the highlights of her twilight years. Alice was the middle child of five children, outliving them all. She was preceded in death by her husband, Laurence H Lucke, to whom she had been married for 60 years. He was her main baby. She was also preceded in death by her son, Joseph Roy, who lies resting next to his father, Laurence. She will be reposed alongside them in the Elma Catholic Cemetery. My mother loved flowers, but she would prefer money be spent spoiling your children/grandchildren, donations to charities, kindness to the needy. Her favorite philanthropies were either Lutheran, Catholic, multiple sclerosis or military foundations, such as St. Jude’s, whereas 82 cents of every dollar received goes to support patients and research, or The National MS Society which meets all 20 BBB Wise Giving Alliance Standards. Also, there are 10 highly rated wounded Veteran charities; three of the top are: The Gary Sinise Foundation, Semper Fi Fund and Special Operations Warrior Foundation. All three have a four star plus impact rating by the Military Charity Navigator due to the best financial practices and impact. A Roman Catholic funeral Mass was held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Elma, Washington, on Monday, July 8, 2019. Visitation took place at the church before the service. Burial followed the service at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery. A celebration of Alice’s life followed back at the church’s fellowship hall. Arrangements are entrusted to Twibell’s Fern Hill Funeral Home in Aberdeen.
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Charles Sidney “Sid” Perry Charles Sidney “Sid” Perry, age 73, and a lifelong resident of Hoquiam, passed on June 19, 2019, in Elma, Washington, from complications of Agent Orange exposure. Mr. Perry was born on Dec. 3, 1945, in Renton, Washington, to Charles Henry and Edith Lorraine (Simmons) Perry. The family moved to Hoquiam in 1946 and remained until moving to Myrtle Creek, Oregon, in 1951. In his junior year of high school, he returned to Hoquiam and graduated from Hoquiam High School in 1965, where he resided until 2016. While in high school, Sid worked for Grays Harbor Veneer. After graduation, he began working as a log truck driver for F.G. Peterson. He entered the U.S. Navy on Jan. 10, 1966, where he served aboard the U.S.S. Ozbourn during the Vietnam War. He was honorably discharged on Oct. 16, 1967. Upon his return to Hoquiam he continued to drive log truck for F.G. Peterson where he could enjoy the outdoors. Due to Sid’s large stature and being 6’8” his call sign was “Baby Huey”. If you commented on his height he would always joke his work boots made him look that tall. Upon the company’s closure he worked for Byron Brothers and J.B. Leonard until taking a medical retirement in 1990. He drove log truck for over 24 years and was known by many. On April 30, 1976, he and Caroline E. Henkel were married in Aberdeen. She survives at the family home in Elma. Sid loved the outdoors. He enjoyed hunting, fishing (even though he had the horrible “Perry Curse”), clam digging and camping with the family. He was a Little
League and T-Ball coach for all three of his children. Many of the kids thought he looked like Abe Lincoln due to his height and facial hair. Additionally he also volunteered many hours with Little League, was a volunteer firefighter in Copalis Crossing, worked for two summers as a youth supervisor for youth crews in the Amanda Park area, drove bus for the Grays Harbor Rain and was a member of the VFW of Potlatch, Idaho. Sid loved watching his kids’ and grandkids’ events, including go-kart racing, multiple sports, theater, and dance. In his retirement, Sid, Caroline and their dog, Bear, traveled with their 5th wheel trailer throughout the United States to enjoy what the outdoors had to offer taking in as much as possible. Preceding him in passing were his mother and father, a brother, James Perry and a sister, Linda Henkel. In addition to his wife, Caroline, surviving relatives include a son, Curtis Franklin Perry (Melissa Thompson) of Montesano; two daughters, Jennifer Lynn Swogger (Robert) of Raymond and Sylvia Marie Perry of Tacoma; Sid’s eight grandchildren, Tyson Sid Perry “TSP”, Jordan Perry, Sidney Swogger, Caton Swogger, Joslynn Swogger, Johnnie Prentice IV, Lana Lewis and Lily Lewis. Sid was also a foster parent to numerous children. He will be remembered as a loving and devoted husband and father. Cremation arrangements were by the Coleman Mortuary in Hoquiam. An urn committal with military honors was held on Monday, July 15, 2019, at the Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent, Washington. Please take a few moments to record your thoughts for the family by signing the on-line register at www.colemanmortuary. net.
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Florence Joan Truax (Wood) Florence Joan Truax (Wood) passed into the arms of her Savior on June 7, 2019. Florence was born on July 11, 1937, in Aberdeen, Washington, to George Ogden Wood and Ida Violet (Rinta). She was the third daughter among five children and now joins her parents and older sister Sharon (Hardy) in the hereafter. She is survived by her oldest sister, Donna and younger brothers, James and Emerson Wood. Florie grew up playing with family and friends at Finch playground in Aberdeen. Their favorite addition to ANY game was to yell “Finch Playground Rules!” and then cheat in any way imaginable! This tradition continues in the family today. Florie attended Aberdeen High School and then proceeded to Linfield College for her teaching and home economics degree. At Linfield she met A. Roger Truax and successfully chased off his other suitors. They were married on Aug. 25, 1957, following his sophomore and her junior years. Ten months later they had a baby girl. Over the next nine years, Flo taught and subbed at various schools and Roger roofed with his dad in Seaside, Oregon, then went to work at Wauna paper mill near Clatskanie, Oregon. In 1965, they bought a very neglected house and 18-acre farm on the bank of the Columbia River about 10 miles upstream from Astoria. Soon afterward, Roger began a long and successful career with State Farm Insurance, which allowed Flo to focus
on raising four kids and upgrading the flowers, fruits and vegetables on the farm. Meanwhile, she continued to substitute teach occasionally in local schools. Together, they spent almost 40 years doing various remodels on the old house to bring it to its present-day splendor. Flo had several true loves in her life. First was her love for Jesus and His Word. She did a daily devotional, taught Sunday school for many years and frequently sent Bible verses written on decorated notecards to her family (especially when she knew they were going through a difficult time). A close second was her love for husband Roger for 62 years. Third was her family, and fourth was The Farm that they shared for almost 50 years. She also loved to host company and to share laughter with their MANY friends! In March of 2015, health issues forced Roger and Flo to leave The Farm and take up residency at Heritage House assisted living in Buckley, Washington. Their family is grateful for all the loving care received while there. Roger continues to reside at Heritage House. A celebration of Flo’s life was held at The Farm on July 6. Around 200 people shared their favorite dishes seasoned with stories and friendships. Florence is also survived by Roger, their four children; Robyn, Tony, Chris and Melissa (Reid), as well as six grandchildren.
Raymond Louis Meyers Raymond Louis Meyers, 62, passed from this life to the next at St. Anthony’s Hospital, Gig Harbor, Washington, on Sunday, June 16, 2019, with his wife, Colleen, and daughter, Jasmine, at his side. He was born in Aberdeen, Washington, on Sept. 3, 1956, as the first of seven sons to Raymond W. and Victoria L. (Seidel) Meyers. He graduated from Montesano High School in 1975 and joined the U. S. Navy in 1977, where he completed Navy nuclear power school. He received an honorable discharge when they realized he couldn’t hear worth a darn. Ray reconnected with and married his high school sweetheart, Colleen Murphy, on June 13, 1981. They welcomed their beautiful daughter Jasmine Nicole on Sept. 6, 1988. Ray was extremely proud of his daughter, now Dr. Jasmine Burrington, Doctor of Audiology, who, with her husband Steve, owns and operates two Texas Hearing Clinics near Austin, Texas. Though Ray left us far too soon, he had a very full life, which included many accomplishments. He and Colleen traveled the country (all 50 states) for the first 13 years of their marriage working at Naval shipyards and commercial nuclear power plants as radiation safety technicians. They settled in 1994 in Richland, Washington and were both employed at the Hanford Nuclear Site, where Ray worked as a radiation safety technician initially, but he finished his career there as a knowledgeable and entertaining instructor. He was also an adjunct professor at Columbia Basin Community College. Together Ray and Colleen acted and sang in numerous musicals with the Richland Light Opera. Ray was also an accomplished guitar player and wrote several original songs.
Ruben Micheal Martinez Ruben Micheal Martinez passed suddenly at his home in Oregon on May 26, 2019. He was born in Casper, Wyoming, Sept. 1955, to parents Joe and Jennie Martinez. Survivors include his mother, Jennie; two brothers, Joe Shippen, and Rick Martinez; three sisters, Kathy Wilson, DeeAnna Martinez and Yolanda Pearson. He was preceded in death by his father, Joe Martinez; sister, Nancy Marshall and nephew, Jon Martinez.
He was excited to have his book, “The Nerd,” published in 2018 and was in the process of writing the prequel (which Colleen may try to finish.) Ray was a stock adviser, beating the S & P many times, and was featured several times in Forbes Magazine. In 2015 Ray and Colleen returned to their hometown of Montesano, where they refurbished, remodeled and reopened a local landmark, Gene’s Stop & Go. He was proud to say they served “The best cheeseburger in this quadrant of the Galaxy!” The last five years brought Ray many health challenges, which he handled with his usual humor and sarcastic wit. Ray was preceded in death by his parents and a beloved uncle, Al Meyers and his wife, Rita. He was loved by and will be missed by his wife of 38 years, Colleen; his daughter Dr. Jasmine Burrington and son-in-law Steve; his six younger brothers: Ed, David (Lorraine), Mike (Jane), Jeff (Shannon), Tony (Vicki) and Kelly (Sheri). Ray was married for a short time early in life and is survived by two children from that marriage; a son, Randy Meyers, and daughter, Brandy (Meyers) Prock and her husband Jason and their children Marika and Axana. He also leaves behind many friends and close extended family members. There was a funeral mass and celebration of Ray’s life at St. John’s Catholic Church in Montesano, Washington, on July 13, with a rosary, and a luncheon following, where stories about and memories of Ray were shared. Arrangements are in the care of Harrison Family Mortuary.
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Wallace “Wally” C. Waugh Wallace “Wally” Charles Waugh, 89, former Aberdeen resident and businessman, died peacefully in his sleep at his family home in Allyn, Washington, surrounded by his daughters, on Thursday, May 16, 2019, following a brief illness. Wally was born February 1, 1930 in Hoquiam, Washington, to Alice Jeanette Waugh and Leslie R. Waugh. Raised in Aberdeen, he was a 1948 graduate of Weatherwax High School, 1950 graduate of Grays Harbor College and a 1954 graduate of the University of Washington School of Business. While at Grays Harbor College, Wally was a member of the 1949 state football championship team which in 2005 was inducted into the Choker Football Hall of Fame. Wally enlisted in the Navy during the Korean War and served aboard the USS Brinkley Bass for two years. He loved fishing and hiking and was an avid sportsman throughout his life. He enjoyed working in the woods and was constantly improving the family cabin. In 1954, Wally married Connie Walters of Everett, Washington, and assumed ownership of Waugh’s Mens Store from his father and continued until his retirement. He was an affable presence amongst the downtown Aberdeen merchants for decades. Wally was a founding member of the Evergreen Apparel Guild, for 22 years was vice-chairman of the Bank of Grays Harbor, now known as The Bank of the Pacific, past president of Aberdeen Rotary and past president of the Aberdeen YMCA board of directors. Wally was predeceased by his loving wife Connie in 1987. He then married a fellow Aberdonian, the former Jody Greer Stoutt in 1990. Jody passed away in 2005. Wally is survived by his three devoted daughters, Susan Johnson (Steve), Sandra Waugh, and Kristen Rivers (Greg). He was a proud grandfather to Meghan, Andrew (Lanie), Griffin, Braelyn and Abigail. He is also survived by his wonderful companion Joyce Dunlop. A memorial service was held August 2, 2019, at First Presbyterian Church, 420 North Broadway Street in Aberdeen. If you would like to make a donation in Wally’s memory, please consider donating to the YMCA of Grays Harbor, 2500 Simpson Ave., Hoquiam, WA 98550/www.ghymca. net or to the charity of your choice. A message of condolence or of a memory can be sent to the family at www.fernhillfuneral.com. Arrangements are entrusted to Twibell’s Fern Hill Funeral Home in Aberdeen, WA.
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Sally Ann Lynn was born June 8, 1938, in Tacoma, Washington, and died peacefully on Saturday June 29, 2019, with her husband, John, at her side. Sally was a 1956 graduate of Clover Park High School and a 1960 graduate of Washington State University. After graduating, she returned to Tacoma and worked at Jesse O. Thomas Real Estate Company and obtained her real estate sales license. On July 8, 1961, she married John M. Lynn at First Baptist Church. They lived in both Tacoma and San Francisco before purchasing a home in Tacoma. She then worked at Lynn Funeral Home (C.O. Lynn Co.) as a funeral director and co-owner with her husband. Sally volunteered for school activities involving their children and as an election volunteer. She attended Central Lutheran Church, First Lutheran Church, Galilean Lutheran Church and most recently was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church by the Narrows. After retirement in 2004, she and John moved to Ocean Shores, Washington where they became active in the community. They traveled throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, France, England, Scotland, Nigeria, China, Denmark, Sweden and Ireland. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, John; daughter, Kate Mehl, of Everett; son and daughter-in-law Mike and Judy Lynn of Valparaiso, Indiana; sister Carol Tamanaha and brother-inlaw Kumar Naravana of Hebo, Oregon and nephew and niece-in-law Tony and Terri Kalhagen of Portland, Oregon. Graveside services for Sally will be held at New Tacoma Cemetery on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019. Please visit www.dryermortuary.com to leave your condolences.
Don L. Pickinpaugh, died June 29, 2019, at Providence Hospital in Everett, Washington. He was born Oct. 2, 1930, in Shawnee, Wyoming. With very heavy hearts we said goodbye to our father, grandfather, great- grandfather, brother, uncle, husband, dear friend and honorary mayor of North Cove, Washington. After many years of raising four daughters in Shoreline, Washington, Don and his wife, Mildred, moved to North Cove 23 years ago to retire and enjoy the beach life. Our father liked to stay busy. Often, you could find him in his shop creating a masterpiece out of driftwood, cutting firewood, driving the beach trying to find that “priceless” glass fishing float, clam digging in all kinds of weather and tending his crab pot on the Tokeland dock. Don loved hunting elk, mowing a neighbor’s lawn, playing poker and broom-stick pool at the Local, volunteering in the community, working with the Chamber of Commerce and he was always ready to share a good joke with anyone that would listen. The list of things he enjoyed doing in North Cove was endless. Most of all, Don loved his family and leaves behind four daughters: Debbie Cook, Donna and Mike Cathey, Joni and Steve Besancon, Jill and Brent Duskin and his “Little Brother” and best friend Shawn O’Gara, Shawn’s wife Esther, his beloved 90-year-old sister Rozelle Huebner, and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Don was preceded in death by Mildred Pickinpaugh, his wife of 64 years, his sister Lavina Horton and his parents. Don will be so very missed by his family and the many friends he made in the North Cove Community. A memorial will be held in North Cove on Saturday, Sept. 21. More information will be provided at a later date.
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Bradford Brock Orton Former Westport resident Bradford Brock Orton joined his beloved wife, Brandi Ann Orton, in heaven on Thursday, June 27, 2019, at Providence St. Peter Hospital in Lacey, Washington. He was 64. Brad was born July 5, 1954, in Pendleton, Oregon, to Donald and Donna Orton. Brad was raised in Pendleton and in 1972 he moved to Westport, where he spent 25 years working in the timber industry. On May 8, 1973, Brad married his one and only childhood sweetheart, Brandi Ann Orton. Brad loved being outdoors, hunting with his sons and grandsons, taking family and friends to the mountains in his Jeep and walking the beach with his daughter and granddaughters. His favorite pastime was spent with his family, children, grandchildren and his dog Buddy.
Brad is survived by his sons; Thomas Bradford (Jodee)Orton, Brock Anthony (Seagra) Orton both of Westport; daughter BreAnn (Jamin) Turner of Cosmopolis; four grandchildren, Kallee and Kaleb Orton, Reef and Coral Orton; father Donald Orton of Pendleton, sisters; Chris (Pat) Gilmore of Anchorage and Julie (Joe) Byers of Pendleton, nieces; Casey Gilmore, Kelly Gilmore, Tasha (David) Griffis, Traci (Brandon) Lerner, nephews; Travis Hyatt, Wade (Aimee) Copeland and his companion Buddy, a Golden Retriever. Brad is preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Brandi Orton, and his mother Donna Orton. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date. Harrison Family Mortuary of Aberdeen is honored to assist the family.
Larry J. “Jim” Pace Larry James “Jim” Pace, a South Bend resident, died Sunday, July 14, 2019, at his home in South Bend. He was 78. Jim was born in Tarkio, Missouri to Henry Clay and Teresa Marie Pace. Jim’s family moved to Pe Ell, Washington when he was about two years of age. They resided in Pe Ell for several years, then moved to Forks, Washington. After graduating from Forks High School, Jim moved to Estacada, Oregon and worked for the Forest Service for five years. He then married and moved to Raymond, where he began working as a logger and hook tender for Weyerhaeuser Company. He transferred to the Weyerhaeuser shop some time before retiring. One of the things he was known for was his excellent sense of humor. Jim also had a wide variety of hobbies and activities at which he excelled. He was an avid sports fan and athlete in golf,
baseball, basketball and bowling. Not only did he excel at physical games, he also enjoyed board games and was exceptional at checkers and chess. He also enjoyed outdoors activities such as fishing and hunting. He was also a very talented artist and sold some of his paintings. Carpentry is another skill at which he excelled, and he built many fine pieces of furniture. Jim is preceded in death by his parents, sister Lora Mae, three brothers Don, Dale and Keith. He is survived by his sister Dorothy White of Beaverton, Oregon, sons Brian of Doty and Wayne (Kristin) of Adna, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A celebration of life was held at the CrossRoads Church in Raymond on Saturday, July 27. Arrangements are in care of Stoller’s Mortuary in Raymond. You may visit www.StollersMortuary.com to leave condolences for the family.
Clifford Preston Woodward Clifford Preston Woodward passed away peacefully on July 9, 2019, at the family home in Central Park. He was 96. Cliff was a quiet man, strong in faith, generous and kind to all who knew him. He and Maxine had been married 75 years in April. Cliff was born in Huntington Park, California, in 1923 to Carl and Johanna Woodward, the oldest of three boys. He joined the Navy during WWII and was trained as a pilot and landing signal officer, serving on the USS San Jacinto in the Pacific. He also served on carriers during the Korean War. After returning to the mainland he was stationed in several southern and eastern states before being transferred back to California where he was Commanding Officer of the Naval and Marine Reserve Training Center in Fresno. His final duty station was
at NAS Seattle as Personnel Officer when he retired in 1969. Cliff stayed busy after retirement, building a home in Rainier, Oregon, and working in the business office and computer lab at Longview Community College. He and Maxine later moved to California, New Mexico and No. Carolina before returning to the northwest 15 years ago. They enjoyed traveling, making many trips across country and to Alaska in their RV, cruising in the Caribbean and visiting missionaries in Ecuador. Cliff is survived by his wife Maxine; their children Claudia Woodward-Rice (Bill Rice), Sherrill Woodward, and Paul Woodward; brothers Gene and Gordon Woodward; five grandchildren and one great-grand daughter. A memorial service is expected in August when family travel plans are set.
Ramona Stout Ramona Stout, 88, passed away peacefully July 6, 2019, at Pacific Care & Rehab Center in Hoquiam with her beloved husband by her side. Ramona was born Aug. 13, 1930, to Tracey Warren and Marie Rashhoff in Multnomah County, Portland, Oregon. She was raised by her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Post of Randal, Washington. Ramona knew her as Mom. She attended Randal School and was cheerleader in high school for all the sporting events. She graduated in 1948. Ramona married Raymond Blankenship when she was 20 years old and they had one child. That marriage ended in a divorce. She remarried and had three additional children. Ramona worked in sales in various women’s apparel stores in Aberdeen. She traveled with her husband, who worked for Quigg Brothers Construction Co. of Aberdeen, building bridges,
etc. Her husband was diagnosed with cancer and Ramona cared for him for 15 years before he died. Ramona met the love of her life, Benjamin Stout, in May 1995, at Northwest TV in Aberdeen. She was not looking for a TV either. Ramona had a very happy life for 24 years before she got sick and passed away. She is survived by her four boys, David (Jerri) of Glenoma, Washington, Greg (Joan) of Mason Lake, Washington, and Steve and Gary of Aberdeen. Also 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, four step-children and 11 step-grandchildren. There was celebration of life held at Fern Hill Funeral Home, 2208 Roosevelt Street, Aberdeen, Washington. Please take a few moments to record your condolences by signing the on-line register at www.Fernhillfuneral. com.
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Roy C Chaney Jr. Roy C Chaney Jr., age 83, passed away on Saturday, June 30, 2018, in Canon City, Colorado ,surrounded by family. He had recently moved to Canon City from Colorado Springs. Where he resided for 47 ½ years. He was a retired chief warrant officer II in the United States Army. Roy was born on Nov. 9, 1934, to Roy and Mildred (Gunderson) Chaney in Potlatch, Idaho. Roy was the oldest of eight siblings. On Dec. 27, 1958, he married Rosa Hahm, whom he had met during his first tour in Neu-Ulm, Germany. They celebrated 57 years of marriage. Roy attended schools in Washington and Idaho under his middle name of Clifford, and didn’t realize that his legal name was Roy Jr. until joining the Army. He graduated from El Paso Community College (now Pikes Peak Community College) in 1979 with an Associate’s Degree in Police Science. After joining the Army in 1950, Roy served stateside tours at Fort Lewis, Yakima Firing Center, Fort Polk, Fort Hood and two tours at Fort Carson. While stationed at Fort Lewis he played a small part as a German soldier in the Audie Murphy movie, “To Hell and Back.” He also served three tours in Germany, one in Korea and
served in the Vietnam War from 1968-1969. After retiring from the Army in 1973, following 23 years of service, Roy and Rosa decided to remain in Colorado Springs where they raised five children. He spent 19 years working as a security officer and also worked at Fort Carson Commissary and Main building 8000. He was medically retired on May 8, 2004. Roy enjoyed fishing and playing cribbage. He alsoo volunteered countless hours and was a Fourth Degree Knight in the Knights of Columbus at Fort Carson. Roy also volunteered to help set up a free lunch for soldiers being assigned to Fort Carson. This function was once a week, the cost of which was paid for by the Church’s Activity Funds. He represented the Knights of Columbus, Catholic Charities, and the Catholic Parish of Fort Carson. He was also a life member of the local and national Military Officer Association of America and member of the American Legion. He had most recently been volunteering at the Fort Carson USO, part-time. Roy was a great example of strength and courage throughout his life to include his final days, before passing peacefully to return to his Heavenly Father. He
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was a loving husband, father, opa, brother and friend. He worked hard to provide for his family, at times working three jobs after retiring from the military. Roy will be remembered in countless ways, to include his unwavering support and time given to the soldiers on Fort Carson. He is survived by his children: Daniele (Michael) Greer, Tanya (Robert) Croyl, Olav (Wendy) Chaney, Roy (Hyon) Chaney III and Desiree (Robert) Brianne: sisters: Margaret (Robert) Murphy, Donna Tonn and Betty (Ron) Raffelson: step-sisters: Mary White, Connie Chaney, Carmelia Chaney and Bernidene Graham: 19 grandchildren: 34 great-grandchildren: three great-great-grandchildren: many cousins, nieces, and nephews, both in the United States and in Germany. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Rosa, and his parents. A visitation was held from 12-2 p.m. on Sunday, July 8, 2018 at Shrine of Remembrance, 1730 E Fountain Blvd. In Colorado Springs. A memorial service was held at 10 a.m. on Monday , July 9, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1830 S Corona Ave., in Colorado Springs. Interment was at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver, Colorado.
Cheryl “Dee Dee/Pino” Ibabao Peterson, a longtime Aberdeen resident, died Thursday, June 6, 2019, in a nursing home in Olympia, Washington. Cheryl was born November 5, 1945, in The Dalles, Oregon, to Nicanor and Maxine (Clark) Ibabao. She resided in Grays Harbor most of her life. She owned Pino’s Hair Styling. She married Dennis Peterson and together they had three daughters, Mardee (Kirk) Beatty, Marcee (Choya) Peterson, Rency (Stan) Helberg; five granddaughters, Alexis, Gabrielle, Lilly, Destinee and Trinitee; and three grandsons, Nicholas, Jakobee and Quincee. She also is survived by her brothers, Steve Ibabao of Cosmopolis and Conrad Ibabao of Portland; and sister, Arlita Spears of Honolulu. She is predeceased by her parents; and eldest sister, Bonnie Naumu. Services were held Friday, July 12, 2019, at South Sound Manor, 455 North St. SE, Tumwater, Washington, 98501. Please leave memories at www.FuneralAlternatives.org.
David V. Francisco David V. Francisco, age 53, of Aberdeen, Washington, passed away on July 15, 2019. David was born July 10, 1966, to Victor I. and Marjory J. (Luhn) Francisco, in Van Nuys, California. David leaves behind many family and friends: his mother, Marjory, of McCleary, brother, Raymond, of Tacoma, sister, Linda, (Ken) Cosmopolis, brother Ron, (Michelle) Aberdeen, nephew, Alan, of Tacoma, and his faithful companion, Lucky, as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins. He is preceded in death
by his father, Victor I. Francisco. David enjoyed many things in life — sports, cars, animals; his favorite pastime was Seahawks games with his family and special friends Dawn, Fred, Sammie and Hannah. Graveside services were held on July 22, 2019, at the Wynoochee Cemetery, Montesano with a celebration of life following at the Grays Harbor Country Club in Aberdeen. Arrangements are entrusted to Twibell’s Fern Hill Funeral Home in Aberdeen, Washington.
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Robert “Bob” Errington Eddy Nixon Robert “Bob” Errington Eddy Nixon, age 89, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2019, in Port Orchard, Washington, with family by his side. Bob was born on April 1, 1930, to Joseph and Margaret Nixon and raised in Aberdeen, Washington. Bob joined the Army and was stationed in Germany. After his service to his country he met his wife, Joyce, while attending college at Oregon Institute of Technology. They married in 1955, then moved to Bremerton in 1958, where Bob became an apprentice at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, where he worked until retiring in 1985. Bob and Joyce bought a house in the small town of Chico, Washington where they raised their four children; Sally, Mona, Tracy and Scott. Bob was a
volunteer firefighter and served as Fire Chief at Chico-Erlands Point Fire Department for many years. Bob enjoyed fishing, wood working, storytelling and family. He was a loving, generous and dedicated husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who will be forever missed. Bob was preceded in death by his two daughters, Sally Nixon-Lyons and Mona Kulani and his wife of 56 years, Joyce. He is survived by his sister, Florence Laue, brother Leo (Louise) Nixon and his two sons, Tracy (Leisa) Nixon, Scott (Shari) Nixon, 12 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. A celebration of life was held Aug. 3 at Faith Community Bible Church. 3648 F. Street Bremerton Washington.
Rolland (Rollie) Hanna Former resident of Montesano Rolland (Rollie) Hanna died at age 90 as a result of a fall at home in Olympia. Rollie was a teacher and coach in Aberdeen, Washington, a scholar of history, geology and earth science, an avid reader, a sports enthusiast, a fine golfer and tennis player and most of all a beloved father and husband. He so enjoyed enlightening and encouraging his children, students in the classroom and young people around him. It pleased him that he was rewarded with their respect. There was no limit to the love he gave or the joy and love he felt being with Mary and each of his children and grandchildren. His kindness and gentle heart will be greatly missed.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Mary Hanna, children; Mark Hanna and wife Jacquie, Denny Hanna, Joe Coulter and wife Jacquie, Catherine Coulter, Colleen Page and husband Michael; son-in-law Cris Wisner; 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel Hanna and Mable Link; son, Randy Hanna; daughter, Rose Wisner; grandson, Michael Sutherby and great-grandson, Lucas Rolland Hanna. A celebration of his life, Mass and burial of his ashes will be held on his birthday, Sept. 17, at the Holyrood Catholic Cemetery in Shoreline, Washington.
Natalea R. Brumfield On July 15, 2019, Natalea Brumfield passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family. She was 85 years old. Natalea was born Natalea Ray Martens June 6, 1934, in Seattle, Washington, to Ray and Lucille Martens. During her early years she lived in Kittitas, Washington. Natalea moved to Montesano with her family in the mid-’40s and finished her education there. After graduating from high school, she went to Grays Harbor Business College. She worked for a short time for JC Penneys and Grays Harbor Community Hospital. Natalea married William Brumfield in the early ‘50s and became a stay-athome Mom. She enjoyed gardening, canning, sewing, crafts, card making and traveling, but most of all loved taking care of her family. Their door was always open to friends and family who were always stopping by.
Natalea was a long-time member of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church and enjoyed working on the altar guild and spent many years working on Pancake Day and lots of other yearly projects. Natalea is survived by her husband, Bill; daughters Marci (Gregg) Johnson of Montana, Merilynn (Bob) McClanahan of Montesano, Julie Latham of Olympia, son Edward (Kimberly) of Arizona and John (Kathy) Brumfield of Elma; sister, Glenda (Jerry) Smith of Canby, Oregon; 16 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. A celebration of life took place Thursday, July 25, 2019, at the Aberdeen Elks. In lieu of flowers, donations can be make to the Central Park Fire Station, 6317 Olympic Hwy, Aberdeen WA 98520.
Debra Janette Salo Debra Janette Salo, 67, of Hoquiam, Washington, passed away on July 17, 2019. Debbie was born on Oct. 16, 1951, to Burton and Della (Fogde) Wakefield in Aberdeen, Washington. In 1966, she met Richard. In 1973, Rich and Debbie were married and started a home together with Debbie’s daughter, Shannon and soon added to the family with Jim and Alicia. Debbie touched the lives of over 200 children during her 30 years of operating her in home licensed daycare. Many of these children continued to visit Debbie during her retirement. After retiring, Debbie spent time reconnecting with friends, visiting Hobby Lobby, traveling with her husband and spending time with family. Debbie is predeceased by her parents, Burton and Della Wakefield.
She is survived by her husband, Richard; her children, Shannon Ramsey (husband Jeff), Jim Salo and Alicia Fleetwood; and her 6 grandchildren; Madison (24) and her husband, Buddy, Michael (23), Lyndsay ( 22), Kyndahl (17), Cameron (16) and Makayla (13). A celebration of Debbie’s life was held on Aug. 10, 2019, at the Immanuel Baptist Church in Hoquiam. A special thank you to Dr. Ki Shin, Dr. Westcott, Montesano Health and Rehab for the care they provided and the Montesano Fire Department. Memorial donations can be made to the American Heart Association through their secure website at https://www.heart.org or by calling 1-800-AHA-USA1. Cremation arrangements are entrusted to Twibell’s Fern Hill Funeral Home in Aberdeen, Washington.
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Julene Katherine Donovick A very special angel has been called to heaven. On Thursday, July 4, 2019, Julene Katherine Donovick, loving wife and mother of three children, passed away at the age of 64. Julene was born into a large family on July 7, 1954, in Zumbrota, Minnesota, to Clarence and Marcella Mielke. Following her very special brother Gary Mielke, the Mielkes moved to Washington state in the 1970s and Julene graduated from Montesano High School in 1972. Julene married Michael Donovick in April of 1989, and soon after they built their dream ranch, Donovick’s Ponderosa, where they raised three children, Justine Schneider, August Lehman, Joel Baxter, along with several other families’ and friends’ children. Being
a mother, aunt and grandmother was a very important part of Julene’s life. Her house was always filled with children and family members, of which are too numerous to list. As a young woman, Julene developed a passion for horses. She has trained and owned numerous and enjoyed taking them on trail rides with friends and family,which was her most beloved activity. Julene’s strongest passion was working with children which propelled her as a strong pillar in the community, assisting and managing 4-H and equestrian programs among other community events. A celebration of life was held on July 27 at her most cherished place to be, on Donovick’s Ponderosa.
Sean Timothy Murphy Sean Timothy Murphy, 59, died June 24, 2019, at his home in Burlingame, near San Francisco, California. Family and friends were invited to his graveside service on Friday, Aug. 2, at the Elma Catholic Cemetery followed by a celebration of his life at the FOE Eagles Hall, 404 W. Young St, Elma, Washington. Mr. Murphy was born on Nov. 6, 1959, in McCleary, Washington to Larry and Mary Murphy. He worked for Stanford Health Care in Palo Alto, California where he thoroughly enjoyed his work and the people he worked with. He moved between his home town of Elma, Washington and California several times throughout his adult life. He returned to the Bay area of California in 2008, after the passing of his beloved mother, Mary and spent the remainder of his life there.
He enjoyed building and flying glider planes, fishing, target shooting, and hiking in his favorite place, the Lake Quinault Rain Forest of Washington State. Sean never knew a stranger and had many friends all over the world. He went to great lengths to stay in contact with those friends to let them know he cared about them and loved them. He is survived by his two sisters, Tammy (Murphy) Frazier, (Gary Frazier) and Amy (Murphy) Thomason, (Richard Armstrong), his two nieces, Lindsey Frazier and Alyssa (Frazier) Bastar, and his three grandnieces Bethany, Lydia and Roslyn Bastar. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations in memory of Sean T. Murphy to the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, P. O. Box 3027, Elma, WA 98541.
Ed Scherieble Ed Scherieble, 63, died unexpectedly at his home in Tumwater. He was born Feb. 8, 1956, in Aberdeen to Bob and Skooter (Fairbairn) Scherieble. He attended Aberdeen schools, where he was active in sports and school government, graduating in 1974. He briefly attended Central Washington University. He worked for Berglund, Schmidt and Associates Inc. as a surveyor. He then moved to Olympia, where he went to work for the State of Washington, working in various departments, the last being a computer programmer for the Department of Licensing.
In 1979, he married Sherry Neuman and they had one son, Jared Robert Scherieble. In 2001 he purchased a 42 foot wooden boat which he named Woody. He spent as much time as possible enjoying Puget Sound with family and friends. He is survived by his parents, Bob and Skooter, of Aberdeen, three brothers, Jim (Cheri) of Montesano, Dale (Kim) of Simi Valley, California and, Steve, of Aberdeen, and his son, Jared, of Rochester. There was a memorial service at the Aberdeen Elks Lodge on Friday, July 12.
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Dr. Herbert Marshall Johnson Jr. Dr. Herbert Marshall Johnson Jr. D.O. of Aberdeen, Washington, passed away on May 27, 2019, in Olympia, Washington, at Providence St. Peter Hospital surrounded by his loving family. The son of Herbert Marshall Johnson Sr. and Loucyette (Kizer) Johnson, he was born on Dec. 14, 1939, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. A celebration of his life was held on Sunday, July 14, 2019 at the Rotary Log Pavilion in Aberdeen. The family suggests memorials be made to Grays Harbor College Foundation, 1620 Edward P. Smith Drive, Aberdeen, WA 98520; Grays Harbor Community Hospital Foundation, 915 Anderson Drive, Aberdeen, WA 98520 or Providence St. Peter Hospital, Cardiac Critical Care Unit, 413 Lilly Road NE, Olympia, WA 98506. A message of condolence or a memory can be sent to the family at www.fernhillfuneral.com Arrangements are entrusted to Twibell’s Fern Hill Funeral Home in Aberdeen
Robert C. Schweitzer Robert C. Schweitzer, 79, joined his beloved wife Millie Walkup Schweitzer in heaven on July 8, 2019. Bob was a 1958 Weatherwax graduate. He served four years in the Navy. He managed apartments in Tacoma and was a dealer for local casinos. Bob is predeceased by his parents Joseph and Helen Schweitzer and his brother, Donald Schweitzer of Aberdeen. Bob is survived by a brother Ed Schweitzer of Whitewater, Wisconsin, and sister, Sue Zimbelman of Montesano.
Barbara Johnston Henderson
Barbara Johnston Henderson passed away in peace on Friday, July 5, at Grays Harbor Community Hospital of natural causes. Barbara was born July 19, 1928, in Centralia, Washington, the only child of Dr. Leslie and Iola Johnston. She graduated from Centralia High School in 1946, and achieved her AA degree at Centralia College. She married Mel J. Henderson in 1947. They resided in Centralia, moving to Aberdeen after the birth of their first son, Michael. They raised two more sons, Patrick and Ronald, in Central Park. Mel’s work brought them to Vancouver, Washington, in 1968. They returned to Aberdeen in 1983, where Barbara began working at a local nursing home. She continued to work as a personal care attendant for Harbor Care Living Association for 30 years. She retired in 2014 at age 86. She enjoyed the outdoors, particularly boat fishing with her sons on Lake Crescent or Lake Quinault. To hear her yell “fish on” was magical. She was predeceased by her husband, Mel, in 2000 and her son, Patrick, in 2014. She is survived by sons Michael and Ronald. Ronald is appreciated for the day-to-day care he provided Barbara in her last years. Funeral arrangements were provided by Fern Hill Cemetery. There was a private family service held July 19, which would have been her 91st birthday. Barbara will be remembered by her sons as the best mother God could provide, and for her upbeat spirit and perpetual gratitude for everything. Rest in peace, Mom. Christ is returning for you.
Edith L. “Lori” Siders Edith L. “Lori” Siders, 62 years of age and a longtime Harborite, died on Friday, July 5, 2019, at Grays Harbor Community Hospital in Aberdeen, Washington. She was born on May 3, 1957, in Aberdeen to James L. and Jean B. (Castor) Howard. She was raised and attended school in Aberdeen. Lori married Larry A. Siders some 40 years ago in Magna, Utah. They made their home in the Harbor area until the local mills started closing down. They then moved to the Portland, Oregon, area, where Larry found employment. There Lori was a purchasing agent for a medical device company. She also opened and operated The Bead Connection in the Southeast area of Portland. They returned to the Harbor in 2005 and she owned and operated Beads and Crafts that was located in the Shoppes at Riverside in South Aberdeen. There she was also the custodial supervisor at the mall. Edith “Lori” Siders is survived by her husband, Larry A. Siders, of the Aberdeen family home; a daughter, Jessica Siders, of Aberdeen; a step-daughter, Heather, of Tenino; her mother, Jean Wood, of Hoquiam; her brother, Ed Howard, of Aberdeen; eight grandchildren; and her aunt, Patricia Pella, of Hoquiam; and other relatives. At her request there were no formal funeral services. Private vault inurnment was held at Sunset Memorial Park in Hoquiam. Direction is by the Coleman Mortuary, 422 – 5th Street in Hoquiam. Please take a few moments to record your thoughts for the family by signing the on line guest register at www. colemanmortuary.net.
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RECENT NOTABLE DEATHS Texas billionaire Ross Perot
Actor Rip Torn
Justice John Paul Stevens
H. Ross Perot, the diminutive Texas billionaire who ran twice for the White House as a disruptive independent candidate in the 1990s, died July 9 after a five-month battle with leukemia, according to a family spokesman. He was 89. Perot’s down-to-earth personality, combined with public perceptions that he was a straight talker — he once called himself “an irritant” — appealed to voters who disdained the perfectly calibrated quotes and focus groups of professional politicians and their consultants. He was an unlikely White House candidate, saddled with a distinctive voice and big ears easily caricatured by TV comics and with no campaign experience before he launched his third-party bid. In his 1992 campaign, Perot captured nearly 19% of the popular vote but no electoral votes, and thus had no effect on the final results. Democrat Bill Clinton won the race against the incumbent president, George H.W. Bush. During the first debate with Bush and Clinton, the 5-foot-6 Perot delivered a surprisingly strong performance. Using pithy one-liners and a no-nonsense attitude, he contrasted sharply with his rivals and their practiced delivery, zeroing in on the sour state of the economy and voter distrust of Washington. Most analysts said afterward he had won the debate. In the second debate, Perot cemented his spot in the history of political one-liners when he predicted the North American Free Trade Agreement would create “a giant sucking sound going south” as business leaders moved jobs to lower-wage nations such as Mexico. He mounted another insurgent presidential bid in 1996, but that one fell far short of the 1992 effort, ending his run on the national political stage. “In business and in life, Ross was a man of integrity and action. A true American patriot and a man of rare vision, principle and deep compassion, he touched the lives of countless people through his unwavering support of the military and veterans and through his charitable endeavors,” James Fuller, a representative for the Perot family, said in a statement. Perot later helped finance controversial efforts in the 1970s and ’80s to find and rescue U.S. prisoners of war he believed were being held captive in Vietnam years after the war had ended there. Despite widespread speculation, none ultimately were found and a Senate investigation found “no compelling evidence” that any existed. He also won fame for financing a rescue operation of workers for his company Electronic Data Systems who had been taken captive in Iran on the eve of the 1979 revolution. It didn’t hurt Perot’s popularity that his rags-to-riches life reflected an American archetype, the self-made man who, through vision and grit, amassed a vast personal fortune. Perot was an early tech entrepreneur who founded Electronic Data Systems, his first computer services company, in 1962 with $1,000 in savings. It later became an industry leader.
Rip Torn, the maverick actor who received a late-in-life career boost — and won an Emmy Award — playing the caustic talk-show producer on Garry Shandling’s 1990s hit HBO comedy series “The Larry Sanders Show,” died on July 9. He was 88. Torn’s off-screen drinking and latter-day alcohol-related arrests began to overshadow his accomplishments as an actor. Texas-born and Actors Studio-trained, Torn was a “slender, dark, intense young actor” — as the Los Angeles Times’ former TV columnist, Cecil Smith, described him — when he surfaced in the late 1950s on TV dramatic showcases such as “Playhouse 90,” in films and on Broadway. He received a Tony Award nomination for best featured actor in a play for his role as Tom Junior in the original 1959 Broadway production of Tennessee Williams’ “Sweet Bird of Youth,” with Paul Newman and Torn’s future wife, Geraldine Page, in the leads. Torn, who reprised his role in the 1962 movie version, appeared in more than 90 films, including “King of Kings,” “The Cincinnati Kid,” “Pay Day,” “The Man Who Fell to Earth,” “Defending Your Life,” “Men in Black,” “Dodgeball” and “Marie Antoinette.” He also provided the voice of Zeus in Disney’s animated “Hercules.” Torn’s role as Marsh Turner, a 1920s backwoods Florida family man, in the 1983 film “Cross Creek” earned him an Academy Award nomination for best actor in a supporting role. On television, he played President Richard M. Nixon in the 1979 miniseries “Blind Ambition” and Ulysses S. Grant in the 1982 miniseries “The Blue and the Gray.” And in 1985, he received an Emmy nomination for his role as the prosecutor in the miniseries “The Atlanta Child Murders.” His performance as an after-life defense lawyer in Albert Brooks’ 1991 film comedy “Defending Your Life” led Shandling to cast him as the TV producer in “The Larry Sanders Show,” which ran on HBO from 1992 to 1998. Torn, who later helped cousin Sissy Spacek launch her acting career in New York, attended Texas A&M before transferring to the University of Texas, where he studied acting under renowned British theater director and teacher B. Iden Payne. After a stint in the Army as a first lieutenant in the military police, Torn and his first wife, actress Ann Wedgeworth, moved to New York. “My mother said, ‘Promise me you won’t wind up in the gutter,’” Torn often recalled. “‘But Mom,’ I told her, ‘that’s where you start.’” Torn and Wedgeworth, with whom he had a daughter, Danae, were divorced. He and the Oscar-winning Page, who died in 1987, had three children, Angelica and twins Anthony and Jonathan. He and his third wife, actress Amy Wright, had two children, Katie and Claire.
Retired Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens, the independent-minded jurist whose bright bow ties and courteous manner symbolized an old-fashioned style of integrity, died July 16. He was 99. Although he joined the court as a centrist Republican, he emerged in his later years as the leading voice of its liberal bloc. Stevens retired in 2010 after more than 34 years on the bench, the third longest tenure in the court’s history. President Barack Obama, sporting a red bow tie in his honor, described him as a “brilliant, non-ideological, pragmatic” justice who “applied the Constitution and the laws of the land with fidelity and restraint.” His departure also marked the end of an era. He was last veteran of World War II to serve on the court. And as he noted on his last day, he had joined “the brethren” in 1975 at a time when only men served as justices. He was replaced by Justice Elena Kagan, who became the third woman on the nine-member court. Stevens was also the last of the justices to ascend to the Supreme Cout before the Senate hearings turned into televised confrontations. He was selected for the Supreme Court in 1975 because he was a truly non-partisan figure. He had a brief hearing before a Senate panel and was unanimously confirmed in less than two weeks. He was remarkably vigorous through his 80s and upon his retirement at age 90, he was the second oldest justice to serve on the Supreme Court, surpassed only by the legendary Oliver Wendell Holmes. “We will miss your wisdom, your perceptive insights and vast life experience, your unaffected decency and resolute commitment to justice,” Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. said on the day of his retirement. Court scholars and historians debated whether Stevens shifted to the left during his long career or whether the court shifted right. There was evidence for both views. He was appointed by President Gerald R. Ford, a Midwestern Republican who espoused moderate views on abortion, the environment and religion in the 1970s. And Stevens, like Ford, came to seem out of step with the Republican Party that turned more conservative under Presidents Ronald Reagan and the two Presidents Bush. In his later years, Stevens clashed with the Reagan and Bush appointees to the Supreme Court. “As he saw it, he hadn’t moved so much as the court had moved,” said Diane Marie Amann, a University of California, Davis law professor and former clerk to Stevens. Stevens described himself in an interview as “pretty darn conservative.” But on the major issues that divided the court— including race, abortion, religion, gay rights, gun rights, the death penalty and the environment— Stevens leaned to the liberal side. Although the court’s liberal wing was in retreat through much of his career, Stevens played a key role in decisions that preserved a woman’s right to abortion, maintained a strict separation of church and state, and put limits on the death penalty and the powers of the president.
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