Obituaries
Linda L Turl
Nov 26, 2019
Linda L. Turl, 71, an Ocean Park resident for 15 years, died in Ilwaco, WA on November 26th, 2019. A full obituary will follow with the date and time for Linda's Celebration of Life. Her guest book is available at www.penttilaschapel.com
Ralph E. Olmstead
Nov 24, 2019
Naselle resident Ralph E. Olmstead, 87, died November 24, 2019 in Rosburg, Washington. He was a retired logger. No service at his request. His guestbook is available at www.penttilaschapel.com.
William A. "Kerry" Troxel
Nov 22, 2019
William "Kerry" Troxel, 61, died at his Ocean Park residence on November 22, 2019.
Three years ago Kerry moved to Ocean Park to be near family. Kerry suffered in pain for eight long years, He never gave up hope, and though his death was unexpected, he followed the call of his Lord. He loved Ocean Park and felt that the...
Patricia Macomber
Nov 16, 2019
Ocean Park resident Patricia Macomber, 53, died at her residence on November 18, 2019 following a battle with cancer.
Her husband Gerald was at her side. No service at her request. Her guestbook is available at www.penttilaschapel.com.
Gilbert A. "Gib" Haataia
Nov 12, 2019
Naselle resident Gilbert Andrew Haataia, known to all as “Gib” died at age 80 in Astoria on November 12, 2019. His family was at his side at his passing. The son of George and Miriam Haataia, he was born in Cathlamet, Washington on May 15, 1939. Gib grew up on the family farm in Rosburg where he kept busy milking...
Roger E. Willis
Nov 11, 2019
OCEAN PARK — Roger “Buzz” E. Willis passed away on Nov. 11, 2019, in Ocean Park, Wash., at the age of 78, in the care of his partner, Jean Stauffer.
He was born to Wendell “Whitey” and Shirley (Bigger) Willis in Drift Creek, Oregon. Buzz was raised on the Siletz Indian Reservation with many of his cousins after their fathers...
Debra Lee Stafford
Nov 11, 2019
Long Beach resident Debra Stafford, 68, died in Astoria on November 11, 2019. Her complete life story and announcement of celebration of life will be available later. Her guestbook is available at www.penttilaschapel.com.
Joyce D. Bell
Nov 8, 2019
Joyce Darlene Bell, 78, died at her Ocean Park residence on November 8, 2019 with her family at her side. The daughter of Tom and Rachel (Turntine) Davis, she was born in Jefferson City, Missouri on November 29, 1940. At age 6 she moved with her family to the Peninsula.
Joyce knew John Bell from their grade school days...
Marlene F. Wiitala
Nov 8, 2019
Marlene Frances Wiitala passed away on Friday, November 8, 2019, at Columbia Memorial Hospital.
Marlene was born September 21, 1934 in Astoria, Oregon. She was the first child of Charles and Ellen Wirkkala. She grew up with her parents, sister, and brother in Deep River, Washington. Marlene graduated from Naselle High School in 1951 and from Lower Columbia College in...
Walter J. Christensen
Nov 4, 2019
A 36 year resident of Naselle, Walt Christensen, 82, died at home on November 4, 2019. Service are pending in Vancouver, Washington. His guestbook is available at www.penttilaschapel.com.
Pamela G. Sargeant
Nov 2, 2019
Ocean Park, Washington resident of 24 years, Pamela Gail Sargeant, cherished wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother went home to the Lord after a short battle with cancer on November 2, 2019, surrounded by family in Astoria, OR.
The daughter of Wendell and Thelma Williams of San Antonio, Texas, she was born on February 2, 1947. Pamela is preceded in...
Ron Cox
Nov 1, 2019
LONG BEACH — Ron “Ronnie” Cox, 43, died Nov. 1, 2019, in Long Beach. The son of John Lamance and Peggy Capps, he was born Oct. 6, 1976, in Modesto, Calif.
He was young when the family moved to the Long Beach Peninsula; he lived here 36 years. Ron graduated from Ilwaco High School, class of 1996. He met his...
Marvin M. Haataia
Oct 28, 2019
Marvin Mitchell Haataia, 59, died in Vancouver, Washington on October 28, 2019. The son of George and Miriam (Johnson) Haataia, he was born in Longview at Cowlitz General Hospital on December 18, 1959. Growing up on the family farm in Rosburg, he early on learned the value of hard work, helping with various farm chores.
Following grade school in...
David M. Quinley
Oct 27, 2019
David M Quinley, loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away onOctober 27, 2019 surrounded by his family in Astoria, OR at the age of 73. He was born to CecilWoodrow Quinley and Margaret Marie Quinley (nee Farley) in San Francisco, Ca on September25, 1946. David is preceded in death by his parents.
Left behind to cherish his memory are...
Robert S. Reed
Oct 23, 2019
A resident of the Peninsula the past 25 years, Robert S. Reed, 85, died at his Seaview residence on October 23, 2019.
His guestbook is available at www.penttilaschapel.com.
Alan M. Johnson
Oct 16, 2019
Alan Martin Johnson
Alan Martin Johnson passed away the morning of Wednesday, October 16, 2019, from complications during a medical procedure at OHSU in Portland.
Alan was born in Astoria, Oregon, to Martin Alfred and Ellen Johnson on July 14, 1938. He was raised in Naselle, Washington and spent his adult life in Ilwaco, Washington. Alan is survived by...
Carl Michael "Mike" Gramps
Oct 14, 2019
Carl Michael Gramps, or Mike as he was known by family and friends, passed away quietly, the morning of October 14th, 2019 at home surrounded by family. Mike, a resident of the Peninsula for over 27 years was the son of Harry R. Gramps and Mary Ellen (Simpson) Gramps. He was born in Portland, Oregon, graduated from Milwaukie High School and...
Gregory P. Yorke
Oct 12, 2019
Ocean Park resident Gregory Yorke, 60, died of natural causes at his residence on October 12, 2019. He was a ten year area resident.
His guestbook is available at www.penttilaschapel.com.
Annette Anderson
Oct 11, 2019
Annette Anderson, 85, a native of Naselle, died at her Mt. Vernon, Washington residence on October 11, 2019.
Per her wishes, cremation will be followed by private inurnment at Salmon Creek Cemetery in Naselle.
Her guestbook is available at www.penttilaschapel.com.
Linda M. Stedman
Oct 3, 2019
Former Peninsula resident Linda M. Stedman, 72, died at her Rockaway Beach, Oregon residence on October 3, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. The daughter of Lyle and Mary Rosburg, she was born April 14, 1947 in Sioux City, Iowa.
Linda grew up on a farm eight miles outside of Mapleton, Iowa, population around 900. She went to...