Recent Obituaries

Aug 28, 2014

Marjorie Mae Clark, 87, a former longtime resident of Pomona, Ca, died Aug 28, 2014, at Grays Harbor Community Hospital in Aberdeen, Wa.She was born Jan 8, 1927 in New Orleans, La. Her husband, Donald Lee Clark, of Pomona, Ca. was the owner of Don Clark Brake and Wheel for 38 years.Mrs. Clark had been a member of the City...

Aug 25, 2014

Gloria Cody, 86, longtime Harborite and homemaker, died Monday morning, August 25, 2014 in Kennewick, WA.Gloria was born on March 4, 1928 in Aberdeen to Bernard Michael and Dorothy Margaret (Swanson) McGee. She graduated from Weatherwax High School. On June 27, 1948 Gloria married Claud Cody in Aberdeen. He died in 2002.Gloria was a housewife. She enjoyed shopping, flowers, crocheting...

Aug 24, 2014

Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians)American Area Campaign MedalGrays Harbor Country ClubP.E.O. InternationalRoman Catholic ChurchUS NavyWorld War 2 Victory MedalThe insignias listed here may be subject to copyright and / or trademarked. Those copyrights and trademarks are owned by the respective organizations.

Aug 11, 2014

Alf B. Nordberg, 99, longtime Harborite and former timber worker, died Monday evening, August 11, 2014 at Grays Harbor Community Hospital in Aberdeen.Alf was born in Livermore, Iowa to Antone and Bertha (Forcett) Nordberg on May 7, 1915. He came to Grays Harbor in 1931 and attended school in Hoquiam.In 1934, Alf married Beulah Viola Cooper in Leavenworth, WA. Beulah...

Aug 10, 2014

Stephen Jay Fox, 68, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 10, 2014 at his home in Montesano, WA after a valiant battle with lung cancer.Steve was born on July 22, 1946, in Olympia, WA to Merle and Constance (Miller) Fox. He grew up in Tacoma and in his junior year his family moved to Pacific Beach where he graduated from...

Aug 3, 2014

Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians)National GuardThe insignias listed here may be subject to copyright and / or trademarked. Those copyrights and trademarks are owned by the respective organizations.

Jul 26, 2014

Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians)Red CrossThe insignias listed here may be subject to copyright and / or trademarked. Those copyrights and trademarks are owned by the respective organizations.

Jul 23, 2014

Lucille E. Lasell, 96, life-long resident of the Harbor, died at Grays Harbor Community Hospital, Aberdeen, Wednesday, July 23, 2014. She was born August 1, 1917 in Tacoma, WA, the daughter of James L. and Mollie C. (Weinland) Morgan.She spent her childhood at Pacific Beach and attended school there graduating from Moclips High School in 1935. She attended DeWitt’s Beauty...

Jul 19, 2014

Georgia Lynn Simpkins, 62, longtime harborite and 1969 graduate of Weatherwax High School, died Saturday, July 19, 2014 in Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia, WA.Georgia was born on October 12, 1951 in Tacoma, Washington to Gordon and Opal (Grunow) Bagnell. They moved to Central Park where she grew up and later graduated from Weatherwax High School in 1969.On February...

Jul 15, 2014

Patty Friberg, age 82, passed on to be with her precious Savior on July 15, 2014 in Hoquiam. She began her life journey September 11, 1931 in Hoquiam. She moved to Lacey, WA in 1987 where she resided for 25 years. She was very active within her church family as well as community charities. She is survived by her daughters,...

Jul 13, 2014

Mary Louise (Godfrey) Whitehall, 82, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2014 at Grays Harbor Community Hospital in Aberdeen with her family around her.Mary was born on January 7, 1932 in Dominguez, CA to Norman Clair and Dena Loise (Ropert) Godfrey. Mary was a member of the Hoquiam Eagles for over 30 years. She also belonged to Eastern Star and The...

Jul 13, 2014

Margaret Isabell Hatfield, 94, a 56 year resident of the Wishkah Valley, died Sunday, July 13, 2014 at Bainbridge Island Health & Rehab.Margaret was born on November 20, 1919 in Olympia, WA to Ernest M. and Jessie Margaret (Modisett) Roberson. She grew up in Woodland, WA and graduated from Woodland High School in 1937. She then attended Behke0Walker Business College...

Jul 10, 2014

Mary Louise Richardson, 76, lifetime Aberdeen resident and former bookkeeper for her husband’s business, William Richardson, Inc., lost her battle with cancer on thursday, July 10, 2014 at her home with her family beside her.Mary was born on August 10, 1937 in Aberdeen, the daughter of Wilhelm and Elvira (Swanson) Erickson. She graduated from Weatherwax high School in 1955 and...

Jul 8, 2014

Jul 6, 2014

Bernita Louise Freeman, 59, Longtime Aberdeen resident and former Certified Nurse’s Aide, died Sunday, July 6, 2014 at Grays Harbor Community Hospital in Aberdeen.Bernita was born on June 30, 1955 in Tacoma, WA to Frederick and Arliss (Snyder) Belles. They moved to Aberdeen a few weeks later and she graduated from Aberdeen’s Weatherwax High School in 1973.In October of 1976,...

Jun 29, 2014

Catherine Louise Papp, 68, lifetime Taholah resident and Quinault nation member, died Sunday, June 29, 2014 at Grays Harbor Community Hospital in Aberdeen.Catherine was born on February 15, 1946 in Aberdeen to Everett and Alice (Cole) Masten. She grew up in Taholah and graduated from Chilaco High School in Chilaco, OLK. in 1964.On October 12, 1965, Catherine married Daniel G....

Jun 12, 2014

John Edward Persson of Ocosta Washington passed away on June 12, 2014 at 78 years old in Montesano Health and Rehab.John was born on January 6, 1936 in Aberdeen to Nathaniel and Doris Persson. On December 29, 1976, John married Laura Mae Walkowski in Reno, NV. She survives at the family home.John owned and operated a construction company, laying cable...

Jun 4, 2014

Our Mom, Joyce Arlene Davidson, 81, a resident of Montesano and Aberdeen, died on June 4, 2014 at Grays Harbor Community Hospital. She was born on January 7, 1933 and was the daughter of Janet (Duvall) and John Holland.The family came to Grisdale from Eastern Washington in the late 40’s. It was in the Montesano high school library, looking out...

May 27, 2014

May 24, 2014

Gary John Udovich beloved husband and father died in his home Saturday afternoon May 24,2014 in Olympia.Gary was born on September 28, 1946 in Tacoma, WA He grew up in Tacoma and graduated from Franklin Pierce High School in 1964. Gary was a Sales Rep. and account manager in the semi-conductor industry, including integrated circuits and custom design chips. employed...