Obituaries
Scott Westerback
Apr 10, 2017
Scott Kenneth Westerback died Monday, April 10, 2017 at his home in Raymond, he was 54. Scott was born October 2, 1962 in Portland, Oregon to Kenneth and Lorena (Smith) Westerback. Scott was a lover of life and shared his passion for music, photography and art. He became interested in guitar at a very young age and at any gathering...
Judith Burleson
Apr 1, 2017
Judith Ann (Gebhardt) Burleson, a Lake Newatzel resident, died Saturday, April 1, 2017 of an arterial aneurism at the University of Washington Hospital in Seattle; she was 69. Judi was born January 18, 1948 in Aberdeen, WA to Mike J. and Marjorie A. (Servis) Gebhardt, she was raised in Montesano. Judi worked in banking for 19 years, then went on...
Eunice Williams
Mar 27, 2017
Eunice Luella “Sis†(Lorton) Williams, a Neilton, WA resident, died Monday, March 27, 2017; she was 68. Sis was born March 28, 1948 in Raymond, WA to Cleve and Cora (Gracy) Lorton. She married Alfred “Luke†Williams in Queets, WA at the Shaker Church. He preceded her in death in 2015. Sis worked as a cook for Quinault Indian Nation...
Geraldine Bittner
Mar 27, 2017
Geraldine (Gerry) was born in Tacoma Washington. She grew up in a bustling city of industry and railroads. She used to recall her youthful days watching the Tacoma Tigers with her little brother. Geraldine had 3 uncles that were in WWII and she told stories of the soldiers returning home at Union Station in her city. She was a patriotic...
Eleanor West
Mar 21, 2017
Eleanor (Jo) Ann West, a lifetime Raymond resident died Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at the Willapa Harbor Health and Rehab. Center in Raymond; she was 75. Jo was born August 15, 1941 in Raymond, WA to Leland and Ethel (Pierson) Gamage. Jo was a graduate of Willapa Valley High School. She went on to work in the Seafood Industry as...
Edward Campbell
Mar 15, 2017
Edward William “Bill†Campbell, a lifetime Raymond, Washington resident, died at his home March 15th, 2017. Bill, who was born June 21, 1931 to Hurley Earl and Ellie A. (Lakso) Campbell, was 85. Bill grew up in Raymond and attended Raymond schools. Through the years, he developed a love for photography and could often be seen enjoying taking photos of...
Helen Hodel
Mar 12, 2017
Helen Ilene (Guggenbickler) Hodel, a Frances, WA resident, died Sunday, March 12, 2017 at Providence St. Peter’s Hospital in Olympia; she was 86. Helen was born July 21, 1930 in Frances, WA to Peter Louis and Emma Emily (Smith) Guggenbickler. She was raised in Frances and attended Lebam High School. She worked many jobs including farm work, shake packer at...
Michael Wise
Mar 10, 2017
Michael A. Wise, a South Bend, WA resident, died Friday, March 10, 2017 at the Willapa Harbor Hospital in South Bend; he was 72. Michael was born December 7, 1944 in Hinsdale, IL to Robert and Mildred Wise. He was raised in Hinsdale until moving to Colorado in his early adulthood. Michael was a Zen Buddhist Roshi, formally known as...
Betty Redding
Mar 3, 2017
Betty A. Redding passed on March 3rd, 2017 at the Alder House in South Bend, WA while surrounded by family. She was 94 and 1/2 to the day at the time of her passing. Betty was born in Old Willapa on September 3rd, 1922 to her parents Sam and Edna Walden. She was the first of 4 generations to graduate...
Sally Gillies
Feb 27, 2017
Sally Ann Gillies passed away early Monday morning February 27, 2017 in South Bend, WA. She was born in Raymond, WA on April 3, 1929 to Dewey and Nell Lybecker. She is survived by her four children, Scott Gillies of Seattle, Don Gillies (wife Debbie) of South Bend, and Pat Gillies (wife Ann) of Monroe, 1 daughter, Ann Gillies (husband...
Elsie Amacher
Feb 23, 2017
Elsie Amacher passed away of natural causes on February 23, 2017 at the Willapa Harbor Care Center at the age of 100 years, 5 months. Elsie was born on September 13, 1916 in Bantry, North Dakota. She was one of 14 children born to Henry and Louise Griess Schapp. She recently celebrated her 100th birthday at the Willapa Methodist Church...
David Jones
Feb 20, 2017
David Ryan Jones, a Raymond resident, died Monday, February 20, 2017 at Providence St. Peters Hospital in Olympia; he was 57. David was born June 15, 1959 in Lynwood, California to Duane and Maxine (Parsons) Jones. David was raised in Norwalk, California, but also lived in other cities within California, including Manteca, Indio, and San Bernardino where he graduated high...
Thomas Plummer
Feb 15, 2017
Thomas L Plummer, 68, of Tokeland died at his home of natural causes on February 15, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Cassandra (Stiles) Plummer. There will be a celebration of life held at a later date, along with a more detailed obituary.Arrangements are in care of Stoller’s Mortuary in Raymond. To send flowers or a memorial gift to...
Larry Clevenger
Feb 15, 2017
Larry Eugene Clevenger a Raymond resident, died Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at his son’s South Bend home; he was 75. Larry was born May 1, 1941 in Raymond to Elias and Beatrice (Wolford) Clevenger. He was a 1958 graduate of Raymond High School and went on to attend Humboldt State University. He worked for Grange Supply then worked 18 years...
Thomas Plummer
Feb 15, 2017
Thomas L. Plummer, 68, died February 15, 2017 at his home in Tokeland. Tom was born in LaGrande, OR to Van and Leontina (Serradimigni) Plummer. Tom and his wife, Cassandra (Stiles) Plummer, were married May 22, 1982 in Coeur d’Alene, ID. They lived in Missoula, MT until 1987 when they moved to Copalis Crossing. Two years later, they moved to...
Wayne Hall
Feb 4, 2017
Wayne Edward Hall, a Raymond resident died Saturday, February 4, 2017 at his home in Raymond; he was 82. Wayne was born in Lewistown, MT to Howard and Elsie (Wray) Hall January 1, 1935. The family moved to Willapa country in 1941; he graduated from Willapa Valley in 1953. With a school program, he began working for Foster Company his...
Charles Magee
Feb 2, 2017
Charles James Magee, a Raymond resident died Thursday, February 2, 2017 at the Montesano Health & Rehab Center; he was 90. Jimmy was born May 1, 1926 in Raymond to Charles and Ruby (Currie) Magee. As a child, Jimmy was raised in Nemah with his parents and sister, Florence. In 1944, he left Naselle High School to enlist in the...
Larry Anderson
Jan 31, 2017
Larry W. Anderson, a Raymond resident, died Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at the Willapa Harbor Health & Rehab Center in Raymond; he was 57. Larry was born March 26, 1959 in Tracy City, Tennessee to Patrick L. and Mary E. (Collins) Anderson. At his request, there will be no memorial services at this time. Cremation arrangements are in care of...
Larry Jarvi
Jan 20, 2017
Larry Everett Jarvi, a Raymond resident, died Friday, January 20, 2017 at the Willapa Harbor Hospital in South Bend; he was 79. Larry was born June 27,1937 in Raymond, WA to John and Ida Marie (Haapanen) Jarvi. Larry was the youngest of seven children and grew up in Firdale, WA. He was a 1955 graduate of Willapa Valley High School....
Jack Jasper
Jan 12, 2017
Jack Wilbur Jasper, a Westport resident, died Thursday, January 12, 2017 at the Willapa Harbor Health & Rehab Center in Raymond; he was 92. Jack was born July 23, 1924 in Aberdeen, WA to John M. and Clara (VanLoo) Jasper. He was raised in Aberdeen and a 1943 graduate of Weatherwax High School. Jack was enlisted in the United States...