Recent Obituaries

Sep 17, 2011

Robert H. “Bob” Pearson, 92, a Montesano resident for the last 5 years, died at his home Saturday, September 17. 2011. Bob was born in Connersville, Indiana August 17, 1919, the son of Chester Arthur and Ruby (Schaffner) Pearson. He was raised in Connersville and left school to work during the depression, returning to Connersville High School to graduate in...

Sep 14, 2011

Barbara Lee Christopherson, 71, resident of Montesano and former cook at Grays Harbor Convalescent Center in Aberdeen, died Wednesday evening, September 14, 2011 at her home in Montesano.Barbara was born in Pomeroy, WA on July 29, 1940 to Elmer and Marjorie (Bowles) Parris. Her family moved to Ocean City when she was young and then to Hoquiam at age 12.On...

Sep 9, 2011

Warwick Jesse “Max” Maxfield, 49, passed away suddenly at Chehalis, WA on September 9, 2011. Max was born March 4, 1962 in Port Angeles, WA, the son of Dudley and Dinah (Cox) Maxfield.He was raised in Forks, WA and directly out of school joined the Air Force, serving as a firefighter. After his discharge in 1983 he worked in Forks...

Sep 6, 2011

Lynda Jean Maxwell, 59, former Harbor resident, died at Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia on Tuesday, September 6, 2011. Lynda was born in Bunch, Oklahoma, April 9, 1952, the daughter of Howard and Violet (Gibson) Maxwell. She graduated from high school in Tulsa, OK in 1970.Lynda came to the Harbor in the early 1970’s and had worked at the...

Sep 6, 2011

Connie Marie Balderston, 52, resident of Aberdeen and former Processor for US Bank in Portland, OR, died Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at Grays Harbor Community Hospital in Aberdeen.Connie was born in Vancouver, Washington on October 12, 1958 to Donald and Diana Arlene (Williams) Balderston. She grew up in Aberdeen and graduated from Weatherwax High School in 1976.At age 19, she...

Aug 25, 2011

Jackie Lynn Cable, 59, a lifetime Willapa Harbor resident and Home Health Care Provider, died Thursday, August 25, 2011 at Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia, WA.She was born on September 26, 1951 in Willapa Harbor to Lawrence and Rosellen (Parker) Knutson. She graduated from Willapa Valley High School in 1969. She then married John Cable. They later divorced in...

Aug 24, 2011

Kevin Estes Warren, 38, a seven-year resident of Oakville and Long-term Care Associate at Liberty Country Place Care Center in Centralia, died Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at Providence Centralia Hospital in Centralia, WA.Kevin was born in Herrin, IL on October 26, 1972 to Kenneth Eugene and Miriam Kathryn (Gray) Warren.He grew up in Carterville, IL and Marion, IL until moving...

Aug 22, 2011

Nellie Margaret BowersNellie Margaret Bowers passed away on August 22, 2011, at Pacific Care Nursing Home in Hoquiam. Nellie was born on January 24, 1920, in Chicago, Illinois to Yugoslavian immigrant parents, John and Mary Franich. She moved from Chicago to South Aberdeen in 1924. Nellie graduated from Weatherwax High School in 1938.Nellie met Glenn Bowers in 1945 while Glenn...

Aug 20, 2011

Thirty-two year resident of South Beach, Roy W. Ekstrand, 76, died at Pacific Care Center, Hoquiam, Saturday, August 20, 2011. Ray was born in Coffeeville, Kansas on July 31, 1935, the son of Hilmer and Florence (Grear) Ekstrand.He graduated from high school in Coffeeville and joined the Army in 1955. He had been stationed at Ft. Lewis and upon his...

Aug 5, 2011

Norma Jean Bugher, 81, a longtime Wynooche Valley resident, died Friday evening, August 5, 2011 at Grays Harbor Community Hospital in Aberdeen.Norma was born on April 5, 1930 to Virgil Melvin and Bessie Elvira (Johnson) Fisher. She grew up and attended school in Aberdeen and on January 6, 1946, Norma married Albert John Bugher in Montesano. She has lived in...

Jul 31, 2011

Roy Lee Bush, 84, a longtime resident of Aberdeen and former owner of Bush Plumbing in Aberdeen, died Sunday, July 31, 2011 at Montesano Health & Rehab Center in Montesano.Roy was born on November 25, 1926 in Pound, Virginia to Willie and Fannie (Sizemore) Bush one of twelve children.On March 20, 1945, Roy joined the Army and was stationed in...

Jul 24, 2011

Evelyn Bernice Paul, 95, a ten year resident of Aberdeen, left Grays Harbor Health and Rehabilitation Center, Aberdeen, Sunday, July 24, 2011 and joined the congregation at the House of God in heaven. She was born in Gladbrook, Iowa, February 8, 1916, the daughter of Henry J. and Clara (Eichmeir) Stickfort. She was raised in Iowa and had to quit...

Jul 23, 2011

Olga A. “Bertha” Morrow went home to her heavenly Father on Saturday, July 23, 2011 at Montesano Health and Rehabilitation Center, Montesano, WA following a brief illness. She was 84 years old. Bertha was born in Aberdeen on September 30, 1926. She was raised in South Aberdeen by Mary and Olaus Johansen and graduated from Weatherwax High School in 1945.On...

Jul 23, 2011

Dawn Elizabeth Andrews, 45, a young woman who fully walked with faith inGod in the midst of ongoing adversity, went to her heavenly reward Saturday,July 23, 2011. She was born in Aberdeen on August 22, 1965, the daughterof Ronald A. and Candice J. (Gobat) Makos. Soon after, her family relocatedto Cosmopolis, where she resided most of her life. She graduated...

Jul 14, 2011

Eunice Margaret Huntsman, 95, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 14, 2011 at Montesano Health & Rehab in Montesano, Washington. She was born on December 2, 1915 in Aberdeen to Joseph and Eva Louiso.Eunice is survived by her daughters: Janis and husband Lloyd Wade of Central Park and Judy McBeth of Gresham, OR; Grandson, Christopher Anderson...

Jul 14, 2011

Jul 3, 2011

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Jun 29, 2011

Ralph Albert 'Buzz' Van Orsdol, 79, lifetime Aberdeen resident andformer tree faller, died Wednesday evening, June 29, 2011 atProvidence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia, WA.Buzz was born on August 16, 1931 in the home he was raised, in the WishkahValley, to Clifton and Ada (Pickernell) Van Orsdol. He graduated fromWishkah Valley High School and joined the US Navy during the...

Jun 27, 2011

Jay Blaine Jex, 74, of Aberdeen, entered eternal rest on June 27, 2011 in Olympia, Washington. He was born June 24, 1937 in Spanish Fork, Utah, the son of Cooper Lee and Ruth (Daniels) Jex.He attended Spanish Fork High School and enlisted in the Navy at the age of 17. He served proudly for 20 years including a tour in...

Jun 12, 2011

Irving Steinman passed away June 12, 2011 in Aberdeen. Born in Cleveland, November 15, 1926 to Sam and Laura, Irv was predeceased by his parents and brothers Harold and George. Survived by his wife of 59 years, Norma, son Allan (Diane Sigel), granddaughter Esther (Michael Mott), nephews Gary (Merriesue) and Steve (Rhonda) and many great nieces and nephews.Irv managed The...