Obituaries
Cleo Boggs
Dec 12, 2014
Cleo Boggs, a longtime Raymond resident died peacefully in her home Friday, December 12, 2014 while surrounded by her family; she was 88. Cleo was born March 2, 1926 at Pound, VA to Clyde and Cora (Church) Stallard. Cleo loved spending her free time reading books. She was also an amazing cook who loved to cook for her family, especially...
Arnold Perttula
Dec 9, 2014
Arnold M. Perttula, a Grayland resident died Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at the Willapa Harbor Care Center in Raymond. He was born June 24, 1927 at Hoquiam, WA to Matti and Wieno (Puumola) Perttula. Mr. Perttula worked as a cranberry harvester as well as holding many other positions throughout his years. At his request there will be no services. Donations...
Eugene Gurr
Dec 8, 2014
Eugene (Gene) Norman Gurr a lifetime resident of Raymond passed away on December 8, 2014 at the age of 90 at the Willapa Harbor Health & Rehab. He was born in Raymond on April 26, 1924 to William & Phoebe (Arnold) Gurr. Gene graduated from Raymond High School, class of 1942. He enlisted in the Navy during WWII from 1943...
Helvetia Paul
Dec 7, 2014
Helvetia Joy (Pedrazzetti) Paul, a longtime Raymond resident died Sunday, December 7, 2014 at the Dolphin Cove Adult Family Home in Tokeland; she was 82. Joy was born December 15, 1931 at Napa, CA to Henry and Lillian (Whittle) Pedrazzetti. Joy was a beloved member of the Assembly of God in Raymond, where she served for many years as a...
John Krueger
Dec 7, 2014
John H. (Jack) Krueger, a well know Raymond resident since 1968 and former resident of Centralia, WA. passed away Sunday, December 7, 2014. He was born March 7, 1925. Jack managed the Village Green Apts. since 1989 and prior to that he was employed by the Dennis Company for 18 years as a Sales Manager for the beer distributorship. Before...
Danny McBride
Dec 6, 2014
Danny Earl McBride, a South Bend resident died Sunday, December 6, 2014 at the Willapa Harbor Care Center in Raymond; he was 66. Danny was born April 2, 1948 at Bakersfield, CA to Don and Geneva (Ledford) McBride. Danny married Donna Downard March 4, 1967 in Norwalk, CA at the Pentecostal Church of God. In 1986 they vacationed to visit...
Larry Beatty
Dec 2, 2014
Larry E. Beatty, a longtime Raymond resident died Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at the Willapa Harbor Hospital in South Bend; he was 79. Larry was born April 10, 1935 in Auburn, CA to Paul and Margaret (Nulph) Beatty. Graduating from Wallport High School in 1952 and enlisted in the Army in 1953; he was honorably discharged as Corporal in 1955....
Thomas Gandenberger
Dec 2, 2014
Thomas Gandenberger, a longtime South Bend resident died Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at the Willapa Harbor Hospital in South Bend; he was 79. Mr. Gandenberger was born August 14, 1935. He worked as a driver for a nuclear plant in the tri-cities for many years. Private family services will be held. Cremation arrangements were in care of Stoller’s Mortuary in...
Eunice Beck
Nov 28, 2014
Eunice B Beck, a longtime Raymond resident died Friday, November 28, 2014 at the Willapa Harbor Hospital in South Bend; she was 86. Eunice was born April 23, 1928 at Nalpee, Washington to Melvin and Ruth (Schlessman) Jackson. She worked retail for Dracobly’s for many years. Eunice enjoyed being a part of the Riverview Garden Club and was an active...
Edmund Crawford
Nov 27, 2014
Edmund H. Crawford, a longtime Raymond resident died Thursday, November 27, 2014 at the Willapa Harbor Care Center in Raymond; he was 89. Ed was born August 22, 1925 at South Bend, Washington to Joe Crawford and Lola Glee (Smith) Crawford. Ed was a member of the United Methodist Church in South Bend. He had worked for Weyerhaeuser Company and...
Billy Best
Nov 20, 2014
Billy Edward Best, known to some as Woody, died at Olympia, Washington Thursday November 20, 2014. He was born March 14, 1943 at Spirit Lake, Idaho to Jonnie Edward and Lucile Eleanor (Lowden) Best. Woody graduated from Spirit Lake High School he enlisted with the United States Army in 1962 and was honorably discharged in 1965. He went on to...
Ruth Mergens
Nov 17, 2014
CELEBRATING MY LIFE by ANN MERGENS It always seems to me I couldn’t love them more, but each year, by God’s grace, I do . . . Those I love and those who love me-- My Other Half Dick, son Mark, daughter Lisa Russell and husband Ken, son Todd, grandblessings Richard Mergens and wife Miko, Kellie Mergens, Dani Russell, Kendra...
Dora Stigall
Nov 16, 2014
Dora Elaine Brooks Stigall passed away peacefully on Nov. 16, 2014 at her home in South Bend, WA. Elaine was born in Yuma, Arizona on Dec. 9, 1940, to William and Adeline Hicks Brooks. Elaine married Wales Stigall, and resided in South Bend for the past 54 years. She was an avid bingo player and cherished time with her family....
Nellie Epling
Nov 7, 2014
Nellie J. Epling died Friday, November 7 at Pe Ell, Washington, she was 88. She was born January 10, 1926 in Frances Washington. Nellie attended Frances Grade School and Lebam High School. Nellie worked for Ma Bell and the Pe Ell School District as the cook for many years. Nellie was famous for making her cinnamon rolls and pierogi. She...
LaRue McGuire
Oct 9, 2014
After Enjoying 97 years, LaRue McGuire passed away quietly on October 9, 2014 while encircled by the love of family. LaRue was born on October 26, 1916 at Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia. She grew up in the scattered lumber camps and towns of Lewis County. In 1934, she graduated from Mossyrock High School. She married Harvey McGuire in 1936. LaRue...
Blanche Alexander
Sep 30, 2014
Blanche Elaine Alexander 97, a Willapa Harbor Native, died on September 30, 2014 in Aberdeen, WA. She was born on July the 21st of 1917 in Raymond, WA. and graduated in 1934 from Raymond High School. After High School, she worked for 3 years as Pacific County Supervisor of the NYA (National Youth Administration); then in Vancouver at the NYA...
Shirley Udd
Sep 28, 2014
Shirley Eleanor Udd went to be with the Lord she loved on September 28th 2014 in South Bend, Washington. Shirley was born March 13, 1926 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. One brother, Ronald Lloyd; her parents, Tom and Goldie Lloyd and her husbands, Alton Scott and Enoch Udd preceded her in death. Shirley leaves behind three daughters: Shareyn Russell and husband...
Franklin Parsons
Sep 24, 2014
World War II Veteran, husband, father, and grandfather, and great grandfather passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2014 at the age of 89. Franklin was the beloved husband of Jean Parsons, both of Raymond, WA. He is also survived by his daughter Susan (Tom) Secrest, and his son Frank (Debra) Parsons III. Franklin has four grandchildren; Nicole Dresser, Alison Zeller, Steven...
Cora Summers
Sep 17, 2014
Cora Florence Summers, a Long Beach resident died Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at the Willapa Harbor Hospital in South Bend; she was 94. Cora was born February 8, 1920 in Coleman County, Texas to John and Hattie (McCain) Hatten. Inurnment will take place at a later date at the Jerome Cemetery next to her husband in Idaho. Arrangements are in...
Margaret Wage
Sep 3, 2014
Margaret Isabel \\Peggy\\" Wage, an Astoria, Oregon resident died Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at the Willapa Harbor Health and Rehabilitation Center in Raymond; she was 82. Peggy was born May 8, 1932 at Brattleboro, Vermont to Bert and Isabelle (Wright) Sage. Memorial services will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are in care of Stoller\'s Mortuary in Raymond." To...
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