Obituaries
David Lee Jones
Nov 22, 2014
Former Ocean Park resident David Lee Jones, 77, died November 22, 2014 in Kirkland, Washington following a valiant battle with cancer. "Davy" was born in Richland Center, Wisconsin on April 9, 1937, the son of Ralph and Ellen (Ernst) Jones. In 1955 Davy left Wisconsin to began his 27 year career with the US Navy. He retired in 1982 with...
Edward Watson Leonard Jr.
Nov 11, 2014
Ilwaco resident Edward "Ed" W. Leonard, 76, died in Portland, Oregon on Veterans Day, November 11, 2014. Ed was born August 9, 1938 in Portland to Peggy and Edward Leonard. He was raised in Winlock, Washington, a small farming community located between Portland and Seattle. He graduated from the Air Force Academy in 1960. He flew C-130s and Skyhook aircraft,...
Doris Imogene Shoemaker
Nov 10, 2014
Long Beach resident Doris I. Shoemaker, 85, died in Portland on November 10, 2014. The daughter of Fred and Elva (Scott) Paulson, she was born May 16, 1929 in Esmond, South Dakota. In her infancy the family moved to Washington state where Doris attended second grade in Ronald, Washington. From third grade through high school she resided in Ellensburg, Washington....
William J. Pratt
Nov 2, 2014
Naselle resident William J. "Bill" Pratt, 82, died in Astoria on November 2, 2014. A native of Govan, Saskatchewan, Canada, he was born there on November 10, 1931, the son of James and Vera Pratt. Bill grew up in Canada where he received his education. In 1961 Bill came to the US as a permanent resident. He worked construction throughout...
Lois G. Elliott
Nov 1, 2014
Former Ocean Park resident Lois G. Elliott, 95, died in Portland on November 1, 2014. A native of Kellogg, Idaho, Lois was born February 24, 1919, the daughter of Joe and Leona Gray. She grew-up in Kellogg where she shared maby adventures. Her schooling was in Idaho and Washington. Lois was employed as a secretary and librarian assistant at the...
Dorothy B. Kenrud
Oct 30, 2014
On Oct. 28, 2014, Dorothy B. Aro Kenrud, 93, passed away in Long Beach. She was born Oct. 25, 1921, in Dassel, Minn., to John and Hilma Peterson, who were of Finnish descent. Dorothy grew up in rural Minnesota; the family lived on several different farms. She had four older brothers, an older sister and one younger brother. Her brothers...
Dina M. Brown
Oct 28, 2014
Long Beach resident Dina M. Brown, 64, died in Portland on October 28th, 2014. A native of Bremeton, Washington, she came to the Peninsula 2 years ago with her husband Larry who survives. A private family service is planned. Her guestbook is available at www.penttilaschapel.com.
Rod Alan Davis
Oct 19, 2014
Rod Alan Davis, 48, a life long resident of the Peninsula, died October 19, 2014 in Astoria following a valiant battle with cancer. The son of Rex and Beverly (Maggi) Davis, he was born in Ilwaco on July 18, 1966. He was a graduate of Ilwaco High School. Rod was a true "native" of the Peninsula with his heart and...
Richard Allan Martin
Oct 17, 2014
South Bend resident Richard A. Martin, 68, died in Astoria on October 17, 2014. A potluck and celebration of his life will be held Sat., October 25th, 2014 at the Beach Barons clubhouse in Ocean Park beginning at 1:00 PM. All are welcome. His complete obituary will be published next week and will be available at www.penttilaschapel.com where his on-line...
Randi Gail O'Phelan
Oct 17, 2014
Ilwaco resident Randi Gail (Schenk) O'Phelan, 70, passed peacefully in Portland on October 17, 2014. Born February 21, 1944 in Portland, she married John on November 29, 1963 and passed a mere 45 days short of their 51st anniversary. Randi was an extraordinary wife, mother, confidant, co-conspirator, cook, gardener, designer, quilter and animal breeder. Randi was a private pilot and...
Jeanne Ludlow
Oct 10, 2014
Our beloved mother Jeanne Ludlow passed away peacefully October 10, 2014 at her Oysterville residence in the presence of her family. She was born January 8, 1918 in Seattle. She grew up there where she enjoyed her career as an interior designer and raised her four children. In 1956 Jeanne married the love of her life, Walter Ludlow, and in...
Virginia Rose Couch
Oct 8, 2014
Virginia Rose Deccio Patterson Couch, 87, died peacefully at her Chinook residence on October 8, 2014. Born July 15, 1927 in Seaview, she was the middle of three daughters born to Rose and Maney Deccio. Virginia received her education in Ilwaco. At age 14 she was sent to Catholic boarding school in Seattle. Upon her graduation from Holy Names Catholic...
Beverly Johnson
Oct 5, 2014
Beverly Kay (Driscoll) Johnson, 76, died October 5, 2014 in Tacoma, Washington. The daughter of Thomas and Hazel Driscoll, she was born in Portland, Oregon on August 27, 1938. Her parents worked in the Portland shipyards during the war years. The conflict over, they moved to Ocean Park. Bev attended Ocean Park elementary and was a 1956 graduate of Ilwaco...
Phillip L. Wirkkala
Oct 1, 2014
Phillip L. Wirkkala, 66, died peacefully on October 1, 2014 at his Naselle residence. Born March 2, 1948 in Ilwaco, he was the son of Naselle pioneer residents Lauri and Martha (Keiski) Wirkkala. Phillip attended Naselle grade school and was a 1966 graduate of Naselle High School. He played varsity golf and football for the Comets and was captain of...
John Romero
Sep 29, 2014
John Clarence Romero, 78, passed away on September 30, 2014 at his home in Ocean Park, WA. He was born on June 28, 1936 in Antonito, CO to Louis J. and Maria Antonia Rafaela (Martinez) Romero. John grew up in Salt Lake City, UT. He graduated from Jordan High School in Sandy, UT in 1954. John married Barbara Yvonne McGrath...
Mary G. Kandoll
Sep 29, 2014
Mary Grant Cameron was born in Glenlivet, Scotland, 93 years ago. She traveled from the moors of Scotland to the Pacific Northwest in 1947 to marry Walter Kandoll. Walt and Mary settled in Deep River, Washington, where she remained for over 60 years. After the tradition of naming cottages in Scotland, Mary chose the name Millcroft for her Deep River...
Tracey Marie Warren
Sep 17, 2014
Tracey Marie (Grieve) Warren, 48, died in her Long Beach, WA home on September 17, 2014. Tracey was on born March 29, 1966 in Portland, Oregon to Eugene Richard Grieve and Jean Theo (Graue) Underwood. Tracey spent her younger years in the Milwaukie area with her parents. Later moved to the Battleground area where she attended and graduated from Battleground...
Harry Allen Noonan
Sep 17, 2014
Harry Allen Noonan, 79, a beloved husband, dad and granddad, died in Longview on September 17, 2014. The son of pioneer Ilwaco residents Vincent and Gertie (Osteby) Noonan, he was born in Astoria on May 31, 1935. Harry grew up in Ilwaco where his parents operated a bakery. He graduated from Ilwaco High School with the class of 1953. He...
Rolande C. Chesebro
Sep 15, 2014
Rolande Chesebro By David Campiche Rolande Chesebro was born on Sept. 26, 1954, in Los Angeles, Calif. On Monday, Sept. 15, 2014, as the sun rose over Willapa Bay, she passed peacefully away. She had diligently fought cancer over the last three years. A few days after being diagnosed with the cancer in 2011, Rolande suffered major paralysis. To the...
Jack D. Buchheim
Sep 11, 2014
Jack D. Buchheim, 83, died at his Ocean Park residence on September 11, 2014. A native of Scranton, Kansas, he was born there on August 9, 1931, the son of John and Anna Buchheim. In 1949 he graduated from high school in Carbondale, Kansas and was a graduate of Kansas State University with a bachelors degree in engineering. Jack made...
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