Obituaries

Robert Deatherage

Robert Deatherage

Jun 25, 2017

Robert Wayne Deatherage, known to most of his friends as Dudley, passed away Sunday, June 25th at Providence St. Peters Hospital in Olympia surrounded by his loving family. Robert was born on March 7th, 1950 in Auburn Washington to Anita Thompson and Wyant Deatherage. Robert spent most of his childhood in Aberdeen Washington where he attended Weatherwax High School. On...

Glenn Snyder

Glenn Snyder

Jun 21, 2017

Glenn Loran Snyder, 90, born August 1, 1926, passed away at home in Raymond, Wash., June 21, 2017. Married to Lois Strong on April 18, 1947 in the Salt Lake Temple. Survived by sister-in-law, Lenore (LaMar) Nagle. Also survived by the Snyder Tribe (children): Penny (Carey Madsen), Shauna (Don) Thomson, Lori (Doug) Jones, Gary (Debbie), Guy (Kory), Larry (Kim) Snyder,...

Sengchanh Thepsoumphou

Sengchanh Thepsoumphou

Jun 17, 2017

Sengchanh Thepsoumphou was born July 15, 1939 and passed away June 17, 2017. She was born in the village of Banh Ngiew, Taseng Nakeo, City of Xaiyasomboun, Champhasack Province, Laos. Her father was Phiang Thepvongsa, and Mother Chanhpheng Thepvongsa. Sengchanh had a brother, and four sisters, she was the third born, and is survived by her youngest sister Kaikeo, who...

Richard Garcia

Richard Garcia

Jun 13, 2017

Richard A. Garcia, Born June 25, 1943 to Paul and Romelle (St. Claire) Garcia at Butte, Mont., died June 13, 2017 at the Care Center in Raymond, Wash. He worked as a salesman for a book distribution company. There are no services planned at this time. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Richard Garcia please...

Michael McGovern

Michael McGovern

Jun 10, 2017

Born December 10, 1960 to Richard “Dick†and Lila McGovern in South Bend, Washington; he was 56. Michael died unexpectedly at his home on June 10, 2017, following a recent stay at the hospital for respiratory complications. Mike was a lifelong South Bend resident and graduated from South Bend in 1979. He was a commercial fisherman for Muggs Petit for...

Claudia Rapisardo

Claudia Rapisardo

Jun 9, 2017

Claudia Rapisardo, a Raymond resident, died Friday, June 9, 2017 at the Highline Medical Center in Burien; she was 65. She was born February 14, 1952 in Spokane, WA to Claude and Marie (Lambert) Moreau. Claudia was a people person. She was well liked and well loved by many and all who knew her. She was known to shower everyone...

Karlin Taylor

Karlin Taylor

Jun 8, 2017

KARLIN L. TAYLOR (Kokanee Karl) February 11, 1959 â€"June 8, 2017 Karl Taylor beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle, son and friend passed away at home Thursday, June 8th in Tokeland, WA at the age of 58. Karl was born and raised in Vancouver, WA and attended Columbia River High School. He worked for The Red Lion Inn as a truck...

Chuck Booth

Chuck Booth

Jun 4, 2017

\\Charles L. to my pals\\" Chuck passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2017 in South Bend, WA. He was born May 27, 1944 in Ainsworth, Nebraska to Arthur and Freda Booth. The family moved to Puyallup, WA when Chuck was young where he attended school graduating from Puyallup High School with the class of 1962. He played basketball in high...

Carrie McDonald

Carrie McDonald

Jun 1, 2017

Carrie McDonald 93, a long time Willapa Valley resident died June 1, 2017 at the Raymond Care Center. She was born February 23, 1924 at Cooperstown, North Dakota, to Deanna and Chris Knutson. Prior to her retirement she was employed as a bookkeeper for various businesses and was a secretary of the Grange, where she had been a member for...

Eldon Mittge

Eldon Mittge

Jun 1, 2017

Eldon Paul Mittge, born July 26, 1934 to his parents Paul and Gladys (Merrill) Mittge. He was born in Birch Tree, Missouri. He passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, June 1, 2017 in Raymond, WA. He was a 1954 graduate of Willapa Valley High School. In 1955 Eldon began his service for the United States Navy until his...

Susan Mullins

Susan Mullins

May 29, 2017

Susan Lynette Mullins, a South Bend resident died May 29, 2017 at her home; she was 68. Susan was born September 21, 1948 in Raymond to Lawrence and Ellen Rose (Parker) Knutson. She was a graduate of Willapa Valley High School. Susan owned and operated her own Daycare for many years. She was a member of the Raymond Eagles club....

Raymond Miller

Raymond Miller

May 19, 2017

Raymond J. Miller born on November 25, 1934 to his parents Henry \\Hank\\" and Margaret Odessa(Wright) Miller. He was born in Nome, Alaska. He passed away peacefully on Friday, May 19,2017 in Raymond, WA He is preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Lois Miller, brother Henry Miller, and sister Alice Fox. He is survived by his spouse...

Wilma Iron

Wilma Iron

May 15, 2017

Wilma Marie Iron died Monday, May 15, 2017 at her beloved home on Willapa Bay. She was born August 21, 1937. She and her husband Joe Iron had custom built the house in 2000. Joe preceded her in death. She also was preceded in death by her brothers Clarence Wilson and Elmer Wilson. Surviving family include her brother William (Billy)...

Carlene Ritzman

Carlene Ritzman

May 1, 2017

Carlene “Susie†Ritzman (Pettit), 78, loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and dear friend was granted her angel wings on May 1st 2017. Her final days were spent surrounded by her husband, family and friends. Susie was born on August 17, 1938 and grew up in Willapa with her parents and brother. Willapa is also where she met and...

Brenda Layman

Brenda Layman

May 1, 2017

Brenda Janette (Gill) Layman passed away at her home in Raymond, WA, on May 1, 2017. She was born July 11, 1940 in Wiscoal, KY to William and Mary Gill. Brenda’s early childhood years were spent in Tennessee before moving to Morton, WA. While attending Morton School, she met the love of her life Chester Layman. Brenda and Chet married...

Myrtle Smith

Myrtle Smith

Apr 26, 2017

M. \\Gay\\" Smith passed away on April 26,2017 in Raymond. She was 82. Gay was born to Orrie and Dorothy McCoy in Dryad, Washington, on November 1, 1934. She graduated from Pe Ell high school at age sixteen, and went on to attend Marylhurst College in Portland, Oregon. Soon after entering she married R. “Dean†Smith in 1952. They were...

Charlotte Crawford

Charlotte Crawford

Apr 21, 2017

Charlotte Crawford passed away peacefully at the Willapa Harbor Care Center on April 2, 2017 at the age of 99. She was born on September 17th, 1917 in Raymond, WA. She met and married Earl Crawford and started a family. She had two boys that proceeded her in death, Donnie Crawford and Gary Crawford. Four grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren survive...

Gayle McKennon

Gayle McKennon

Apr 20, 2017

In loving memory Gayle Lenore McKennon, a Raymond resident, died Thursday, April 20, 2017 at her sister’s home in Raymond; she was 66. Gayle was born March 29, 1951 to Dallas R. and Betty Juanita (Warner) McKennon in Portland, Oregon. Gayle loved art of all forms, including singing, dance, music, and was a commercial designer at work. She is survived...

William Doran

William Doran

Apr 17, 2017

William Kyle Doran, a Raymond resident, died at his Home on April 17, 2017 at the age of 52. He was born on September 30, 1964 in Tacoma, WA to Cheryl J. Brammer-Clason (Deceased) and William A Doran (Deceased). William worked as a correctional officer at McNeil Island corrections center for 11 years and 6 more at Stafford Creek corrections...

Phillip Hawks

Phillip Hawks

Apr 11, 2017

"Phillip was born on October 3, 1936 to Catherine Jane Hawks and Harry Haagensen at Goose Point in Bay Center, WA. He was born at the home of his great grandmother Annie Victoria Lewis Hawks. He died on April 11, 2017 at his home in Bay Center, WA of sudden cardiac arrest. He was the last Chinook baby born at...