Obituaries

Ralph Deskins

Ralph Deskins

Jul 31, 2021

On July 31, 2021, Ralph Deskins, joined his mother, Susie, in heaven. Ralph was born in Welch, West Virginia on October 20, 1938. He had nine brothers and six sisters. He was married to the love of his life, Janice (Dawson) for 63 years. Together they raised five children; Marsha (Gid) Stigall of South Bend, Dwayne (Janna) Deskins of Olympia,...

James Richard Totten

James Richard Totten

Jul 22, 2021

James (Jim) Richard Totten was born February 27, 1947 in Aberdeen, WA, to Roy and Lucille (Hoffer) Totten. He attended the Raymond schools and graduated in 1965 from Raymond High. It was during these years, in the first grade, when he met his future wife Carol, also a classmate. After high school, he attended Grays Harbor College and graduated from...

Linda Mae McCully

Linda Mae McCully

Jul 22, 2021

Linda Rae McCully beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and great grandmother passed away on July 22nd, 2021, at the age of 68. Linda is survived by her loving husband of 16 years Scott McCully; Her children Iris & Val Nielsen, Jackie & Greg Mcatee, Denny & Dena McCully and Abigail McCully; Her ten grandchildren and six great grandchildren. She...

David W. Frank Sr

David W. Frank Sr

Jul 7, 2021

David "Bugzy" Frank (67) passed away July 8, 2021. He was the husband of Maria Frank (deceased) and they shared 26 years of marriage together. Born March 27, 1954 in South Bend, WA, David "Bugzy" Frank II was the son of David "Bug" Frank II and Ethel Marie Frank of Bay Center. Bugzy attended Bay Center School until sixth grade,...

Raymond Arnold Shotwell

Raymond Arnold Shotwell

Jun 16, 2021

Raymond (Ray) Arnold Shotwell, age 26, was born in Tacoma, Washington, May 31, 1995, and died June 17, 2021 in Nemah, Washington. Ray and his twin brother, Tom, were raised in the North Nemah River Valley where his family owns and operates an oyster business. Growing up, Ray worked with his family on the oyster farm, and he became an...

Larry Dale Topping

Larry Dale Topping

Jun 15, 2021

Larry Dale Topping was born on December 11, 1941, in Iola, Wisconsin, to Lloyd and Ruth (nee Peterson) Topping. In 1944, Larry's younger brother Roger was born, and the family later moved to Waupaca. After graduating from Waupaca High School, Larry joined the Navy and served in Japan on the Leonard F. Mason. He received an honorable discharge in 1964,...

Lucille Madeline McDowell

Lucille Madeline McDowell

Jun 11, 2021

On Friday, June 11, 2021, Lucille McDowell went to be with her Lord at the age of 100. Lucille was born on February 10, 1921, in South Bend, WA to Wilfred and Effa Peters. She married John E. McDowell in March 1949. Together they built a home, raised three children, and owned and operated a paint store and contracting business....

Dave Habersetzer

Dave Habersetzer

Jun 1, 2021

David Leonard Habersetzer passed away at home June 1, 2021. He was born April 9, 1931, the middle of the 5 children of Anna Helen Pilz and Leonard August Habersetzer. He graduated from Lebam High School in 1949 and joined the US Air Force in 1953. After a year of training, he was sent to Bremerhaven, Germany to serve in...

Richard John Buroker

Richard John Buroker

May 9, 2021

Richard John Buroker passed away Sunday, May 9, 2021 at his home in Raymond; he was 75. Richard was born December 11, 1945 to Loyal Freedas and Anne Marie (Drazdoff) Buroker in Portland, Oregon. Richard graduated from Gresham Union High School in 1964 and from Portland State University in 1972. On August 10, 1968 he married Judy, with whom he...

Donna "Bunny" Lea Pehl

Donna "Bunny" Lea Pehl

May 8, 2021

Donna (Bunny) Lea Burris Pehl, age 87, passed away Saturday, May 8th, 2021 at her daughter and son-in-law's home on the South Fork, Raymond, WA where she resided for the past 2 years. Bunny was born August 13, 1933 in Leavenworth, WA. In her senior year of High School, she met the love of her life, a Willapa Valley farm...

Ella Louise Korpi

Ella Louise Korpi

May 7, 2021

Ella Louise (Ariss) Korpi, 78, of South Bend, WA, passed away at home on May 7, 2021. A celebration of life will be held at the Raymond Elks Lodge #1292 on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at 2 pm. Ella was born in Seattle, WA on June 14, 1942 to William "Bill" and Ruth (Shaw) Edwards. She grew up with three...

Donald George Lagergren

Donald George Lagergren

Apr 27, 2021

Donald George Lagergren, 72, of Bay Center, Washington, passed away suddenly at home on April 27, 2021.

A graveside service will be held at the Bay Center Cemetery on Saturday, May 8, 2021, at 1 p.m.

Don was born in Aberdeen, Washington, on August 8, 1948, to George and Frances “Milly” Lagergren. He grew up with his five sisters: Ellen...

Clyla Lavon Wilson

Clyla Lavon Wilson

Apr 3, 2021

Clyla Lavon Wilson, 95 of Willapa, passed away peacefully at the home of her son Dale, Saturday, April 3, 2021. She was born Clyla Lavon Swensen on January 4, 1926, in Logan Utah to Royal and Norma Swensen. At a bowling alley in Logan she met her future husband, Bill, a soldier stationed in Utah during WWII. After the war...

Robert Joseph Inglin

Robert Joseph Inglin

Mar 28, 2021

Robert (Bob) Inglin passed away peacefully at home on March 28th, 2021, surrounded by his loving wife and family. He was 94 years old. Bob was born on Jan 22nd 1927 in Aberdeen, WA to Elizabeth (Wiss) & George Inglin. He grew up in Aberdeen & attended St Mary’s Catholic school for 8 years and graduated from Weatherwax High School...

Janice Mary Pehl

Janice Mary Pehl

Mar 28, 2021

Janice Mary Pehl passed away peacefully, surrounded with love, at her home on March 28, 2021 after a hard fought battle with cancer. Janice was born on March 7, 1961 in Spokane, WA, to Katherine Demitrovich (Lambert) and Gordon Lark Lambert. She was the youngest of seven. she spent her very early years in Onion Creek and Northport, WA, and...

Barbara Jean McDowell

Barbara Jean McDowell

Mar 26, 2021

Barbara Jean McDowell was born December 28, 1946 and was proud to grow up in the Willapa Hills as a tomboy. Her passion to help others was amazing. She was once bitten by a Beaver trying to free it from a trap. She had a scar on her arm which she proudly displayed when telling her story. Everyone that met...

Marvin Lavern Eschbach

Marvin Lavern Eschbach

Mar 25, 2021

Marvin “Marv” LaVern Eschbach, age 90, passed away March 25, 2021 at his home, surrounded in love by his family. Born February 1, 1931 in Sisseton, South Dakota to Franklin J. And Emma (Linder) Eschbach. The family (along with his 5 brothers and sisters) moved west to Washington when Marv was a youngster. Upon graduating from Bothell High School in...

Hilden Nomer Heath

Hilden Nomer Heath

Mar 16, 2021

Hilden Nomer Heath also known as Hud Heath, age 90, passed away on March 16, 2021 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on February 8, 1931 in Toledo, WA to Ivan H. And Ida (Ritzman) Heath. Hud graduated from Willapa Valley High School class of 1949. Following graduation he moved to the Seattle area where he worked...

Raymond E Johnson

Raymond E Johnson

Mar 13, 2021

Raymond E. Johnson died Saturday, March 13, 2021 at his home in McCleary, WA; he was 75. He was born June 27, 1945 to Ja cob and Wilda (Howard) Johnson in Longview, WA. No services will be held. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Raymond E Johnson please visit our Sympathy Store.

Jon Carter Langbraaten

Jon Carter Langbraaten

Mar 11, 2021

Jon Carter Langbraaten was born in South Bend, on September 29, 1955. He finally won his battle with Parkinson's Disease when he died on March 11, 2021 at his home. He was 65 years old. He was born to Peter and Rosalie (Michaels) Langbraaten and lived in Raymond, WA most of his life. He graduated high school in 1975. He...