Obituaries
Rick Freeman
Jul 24, 2025
Rick Freeman, 70, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2025, at St. Peter’s Hospital in Olympia, WA, surrounded by family. He was born on December 31, 1954, in South Bend, WA, to Rance and Marie Freeman. Rick grew up in Raymond, WA, where he shared many fond memories of childhood adventures with his siblings and friends.
Rick was known for his...
Donald E Nichols
Jul 15, 2025
Donald Eugene Nichols
1927- 2025
Don a devoted family man and lifelong resident of Pacific County, Washington, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2025, at the age of 98.
Don proudly served his country by joining the U.S. Navy after graduating high school.
Don married Mary Jane Orkney, his beloved wife and companion for life. Together they had Mike, Michelle, and Gary and built...
Kimberly Simone Johnsen
Jun 21, 2025
Our Mother, Sister, Grandmother, Aunt, and Friend Kimberly Simone Johnsen passed away at the age of 67 in Olympia, Washington. Kim was born May 9th, 1958 to Robert Johnsen and Matie (Reynolds) Ellingwood. She was born and raised in South Bend, Washington and grew up in the Eklund Park area. She attended grade school and High School in South Bend....
Diane Sheri Cook
Jun 17, 2025
Diane Sheri Cook, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2025, at the age of 69. She was born July 2, 1955 to Robert and Eleanor Cook in Chehalis, Wa.
Diane attended Olympia High School, worked several jobs, lastly working over 10 years as a Cutter Operator & Bindery Clerk for Tumwater Printing and several years as Housekeeping Manager at Garden Courte...
Richard Andrew Alexander
Jun 10, 2025
Richard (Dick) Andrew Alexander passed away peacefully on June 10, 2025, at the age of 76.
Dick was born May 9,1949 to Andrew and Blanche Alexander in Raymond, WA.
Dick graduated from Raymond High School in 1967. He then attended Grays Harbor College for two years before going to work for Weyerhaeuser. Dick found his calling in the timber industry early on,...
Shirley Mae Hoffer
Jun 8, 2025
Shirley Mae Hoffer
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Shirley Hoffer on June 8th...
Janice Marie Butrick
Jun 7, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beautiful mother, grandmother and cherished friend Janice Marie Butrick.
Jan was born December 12,1939 in Bellingham Wa. to Darrel S Helgesen and Violet J. (Weatherby) Helgesen. Jan unexpectedly passed on June 7, 2025 at the age of 85.
Janice married Angie R. Butrick in 1958. In 1959 Jan and Angie...
Dr. Richard Leland Wilson
May 26, 2025
Dr. Richard Leland Wilson, a longtime Bay Center resident passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025. He passed peacefully surrounded by his loving family at 86 years of age. Richard was born July 15, 1938 in Walla Walla, Washington to Leland Albert Wilson and Alma Elizabeth Wilson (Friezen). He married Janet Wilson (Mack), the love of his life, on April...
Dorothy Houk
May 19, 2025
Dorothy Houk, lovingly known as "Grandma Dot," passed away peacefully on May 19, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on September 9, 1950, in Cebu City to Cirilo Formentera and Susana Bansig. She married Lloyd D. Houk on August 18th, 1972 and had two sons, Lloyd "Dennis" Jr. (Megan) and Michael Harold (Brandi).
For over thirty...
Betty Bugh
May 13, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother and friend Betty (Lucas) Bugh.
Born February 5, 1935, in Searcy, Arkansas to Woodrow Lucas and Mary (Hicks) Lucas. Betty left this world on May 13, 2025, at the age of 90.
Betty spent most of her life nurturing the things she cherished most: family, friends, and...
Brady Duane Langer
May 5, 2025
Brady Duane Langer, age 35, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2025, at his family home in Holcomb, Washington.
Brady was born on August 6, 1989, in Aberdeen, Washington, and grew up in the Willapa Valley. A proud 2007 graduate of Willapa Valley High School, Brady was a standout basketball and football player who earned local and state honors. He went...
Thomas Preston Apperson
May 4, 2025
Thomas Preston (Tom) Apperson, 87 passed into heaven May 4th, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Durango, Colorado on July 15th, 1937 to Preston and Vinice (Wetherington) Apperson. The family moved to Raymond when Tom was in 8th grade. He played basketball, baseball, football and track at Raymond High School where he graduated in 1955. He...
Donald Wayne Kennedy
Apr 16, 2025
Donald Wayne “Don” Kennedy, 79, passed away on April 16, 2025, in South Bend, Washington.
Born on April 24, 1945, in San Francisco, California, Don led a full life marked by service, adventure, and a love for his family. He was the son of Joesph “Bud” and Constance “Connie” Kennedy, both of whom preceded him in death.
Don proudly served...
Patricia (Pat) Jean Green
Mar 15, 2025
Patricia Jean Green passed away peacefully at her home in South Bend on March 15, 2025 at the age of 94. She was born to Harvey and Hazel (Hazelle) Omvig in Madison, South Dakota on August 4, 1930, at the home of her grandmother and grandfather Lloyd. She moved with her family to Arnolds Park, Iowa in 1935, and again...
Shirley Louise Luoma
Mar 8, 2025
Shirley Louise Luoma, 87, passed away on March 8, 2025, in Raymond, Washington. Born on August 24, 1937, in Dryad, Washington, Shirley was raised in the Doty/Pe Ell area before moving to Raymond as a young girl.
Shirley married Karl F. Coates in 1955, and though he passed away in 1966, she later found the love of...
Clara Louise Aurdahl-Ramsdell
Mar 6, 2025
Clara Louise (Aurdahl) Ramsdell passed away at her home in Wishkah Valley, Thursday, March 6, 2025.
She was born June 26, 1945, in Aberdeen, to Ole and Marie Aurdahl. She graduated from Weatherwax High School, class of 1963. Not long after high school, she married James Dineen with whom she had a son, Greg (M’Chele) Dineen, and a daughter, Ann (Steve)...
Grace Betrozoff
Feb 24, 2025
Grace’s earthly life came to an end on Monday, February 24th, 2025. She was born on July 20, 1935, in her grandmother’s farmhouse in rural Arlington, Washington, to her parents Nels and Ama Bucklin.
The family moved from Snohomish, Washington, to Raymond in 1948 when she was in the eighth grade. She graduated from Raymond High School in 1953.
On February 27,1954,...
Steve Probasco
Feb 8, 2025
After living a life of adventure, Steve Probasco left us for the great stream in the sky. Although he had defied death on numerous occasions, like the time a grizzly bear charged into his fishing cabin or when he contracted severe food poisoning during a mountain climbing expedition, it was ultimately Alzheimer’s that brought Steve to rest on Feb 8,...
David Bruce Vetter
Feb 4, 2025
Dave Bruce Vetter, 67, passed away on February 4, 2025, in Raymond, Washington. Born on March 30, 1957, in Raymond, he remained deeply connected to his hometown throughout his life.
Dave’s journey in education was one of dedication and passion. He earned an Associate of Arts in Education from Grays Harbor College before obtaining a Bachelor of...
Connie Boggs
Jan 31, 2025
Connie Lou Boggs, 57, passed away on January 31, 2025, at Willapa Harbor Care center in Raymond, WA.
Connie was born in South Bend, WA to Wilburn and Louise (Hess) Boggs on May 25, 1967. She attended Raymond High School. Connie married Dan Waranka and had two children, Britney (Efrain) Sanchez of Castle Rock, WA and Tallen...
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