Obituaries
Allene McElrath
Jul 10, 2009
Allene A. McElrath of Manzanita, Oregon passed away at the age of 94 peacefully at her son's home in Manzanita on Friday July 10th, 2009 where she had resided for the past five years. Allene was born Allene A. (LaVerne) Armstrong in Alhambra, California to Merle & Vernon Armstrong on July 17, 1914. Allene played the trumpet from age 9....
George Koski
Jun 26, 2009
Naselle resident George Koski, 84, died June 26, 2009 in Ilwaco. Born in Winlock, Washington on January 11, 1925 he was the son of Finnish immigrants Mikko and Ida (Lethe) Kaarlenkoski. George joined the United States Marines where he served during the Second World War, stationed in New Zealand. In 1952 he settled in the Salmon Creek area east of...
Virginia Parsons
Jun 25, 2009
Virginia E. Parsons, 83, died June 25, 2009 at her Long Beach residence. She was born October 27, 1925 in Ontario, Oregon where her parents John and Fern (Welch) Hoffman were wheat farmers. Virginia received her education in Ontario. Following high school she moved to Portland where she completed her registered nurse education. Virginia lived and nursed in New York,...
Robert Gould Dennison
Jun 16, 2009
Robert Gould Dennison beloved husband of Mary Dennison passed away at their family home after a valiant battle with cancer. Rob fought this disease as he had faced every challenge in his life, with determination, dignity and grace. Rob was born October 3, 1940 to Herschel and Bernice Dennison in Ventura, California. He grew up on the family citrus ranch...
Dale (Espy) Little
Jun 13, 2009
Helen-Dale Espy Little, known affectionately by her many friends and admirers as the "Queen of Oysterville," died June 13, 2009, at the Willapa Harbor Care Center in Raymond not far, as the crow flies, from the village she had considered "home" for most of her 97 years. It was her grandfather, R. H. Espy, who co-founded Oysterville along with I....
Ron Painter
Jun 6, 2009
RONALD HARRY PAINTER Ronald Harry Painter, 76, died at his Surfside residence on June 6, 2009 in the presence of his family. The youngest of nine children born to Thomas and Lida (Millett) Painter, she was born in Fresno, California on August 10, 1932. Ron grew up in nearby Dos Palos, California until returning to Fresno where he graduated from...
Mildred Louise Nelson
Jun 5, 2009
MILDRED LOUISE NELSON On June 5, 2009 Mildred Louise Nelson went peacefully home to be with her Lord, Jesus Christ in Cathlamet, Washington. She was prayerfully surrounded by the presence of God, sons, daughters, grandchildren and loved ones. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, husband Roland (Rollie) A. Nelson formerly of Chinook, WA, daughter Cathy Ray...
Dane Bonfigt
May 31, 2009
Dane M. Bonfigt, 18, a resident of Long Beach the past 18 years, died in Oysterville on May 31, 2009. He was born February 8, 1991 in Portland, Oregon where he resided until moving to the Peninsula in 1998. Dane attended Ocean Park elementary school and Ilwaco High School. He attended Anchor Baptist Mission. Dane volunteered at His Supper Table...
Albert Funke
May 31, 2009
Albert Funke, 82, longtime and respected resident of the Peninsula, died May 31, 2009, at the Circle of Life Adult Home where he had made his home for the past 16 years. He was born in South Bend on Jan. 9, 1927, the son of Guido and Hedwig (Heddy) Funke. He was a cranberry farmer, having grown up at the...
Frank Ben Brock, Jr.
May 29, 2009
Frank B. Brock, 79, died at his Long Beach residence on May 29, 2009 with his wife June at his side after a very long and courageous battle with COPD. Born in Rigby, Idaho on March 21, 1930 he was one of three children born to Frank B. Brock St. and Verda (Hill) Brock. Frank joined the US Navy in...
Barbara Jane Niemi
May 27, 2009
Naselle resident Barbara J. Niemi, 88, died in Longview, Washington on May 27, 2009. Born in Aberdeen, Washington on January 14, 1921, she was the daughter of Charles and Anne (Strong) Lindberg. She was a high school graduate and had resided in Washington, Oregon and Alaska during her lifetime. She and Bill Niemi were married in Juneau, Alaska in 1939...
Shirley Ruth Wonner
May 21, 2009
Shirley R. Wonner, 94, a former resident of Ocean Park, died in Salem, Oregon on May 21, 2009. The only child of Barry and Jenny Raguse, she was born May 3, 1915 in Vancouver, Washington. Shirley grew up in Vancouver where she graduated from Vancouver High School. Following high school she became and wife and mother and later became assistant...
Richard F. Curry
May 21, 2009
Long Beach resident Richard F. "Dick" Curry, 66, died in Longview, Washington on May 21, 2009 after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Born October 23, 1942 in Yakima, WA, he was the son of Fred and Pauline (Steiner) Curry. He lived in Yakima with his parents until 1953 when they moved to Ilwaco. There, Dick completed his education,...
Becky Lynne Palmer
May 21, 2009
Becky L. Palmer, 50, of Ilwaco died May 21, 2009 at home. Family gathering will be held at a later date.
Riley Robert Everett
May 20, 2009
Riley R. Everett, 87, died at his Long beach residence on May 20, 2009. Born in Kansas City, Missouri on April 13, 1922, he was one of 4 sons born to and raised by John and Katherine (Ingenthorn) Everett. He grew up in Forsyth, Missouri where he received his education. Riley met Lou Jeffries at church and they were married...
Betty Jane Bump
May 13, 2009
Betty Jane Bump, 74, a resident of Ocean Park the past 28 yeras, died May 13, 2009 in Portland. At her request no services will be held. Cremation arrangements are by Penttila's Chapel by The Sea, Long Beach.
Viola Elizabeth McBurney
May 9, 2009
Viola E. McBurney, 93, died at her Klipsan Beach residence on May 9, 2009. Born October 13, 1915 in Oakland, California, she was the daughter of Archibald and Carri (Vogelsang) Robertson. Viola lived most of her life in California. There she received her education and graduated from nursing school. During her working years she was employed as a nurse and...
Harvey Johnson, Sr.
May 7, 2009
Harvey M. Johnson Sr., 86, a lifelong resident of Naselle, Washington, died May 7, 2009 in Astoria, Oregon. Born February 24, 1923 in Naselle, he was one of five children born to Frank and Olga (Ojala) Johnson, both of Finnish ancestry. Harvey grew up in Naselle and graduated from Naselle High School in 1941. He played varsity football for the...
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