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inrw WMN "WW ., mvaaM-A...rw WW-«c‘ . My ‘mfig ' Page 30 — Shelton-Mason County Journal Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023 Obituaries Peggy Marie Squires Peggy Marie Squires passed away December 17, 2022. She was born in Meeker, Colorado on July 31, 1940, to Dallas Morgan Wells and Ruby Ruth Carr. She and her parents moved from Colorado to Oregon before she started elementary school, and they lived in Eugene and Corvallis, moving back to Eugene when Peggy started high school. Peggy attended Willamette High School for a short time‘and graduated in 1958 from South Eugene High School. After graduating from high school, she attended Eugene Business College where she met Richard Doyle Squires. Peggy and Richard married on February 13, 1960. Peggy and Richard had two girls, Felicia and Shelley. After both girls were in elementary school, Peggy worked for the Bethel School district as a teacher’s aide until 1979, when she began working for Northwest Christian College (now Bushnell University) in the registrar’s office. In 1988, Richard and Peggy sold their first home and moved to Shelton, Washington with their granddaughter, April J acobsen. In Washington, Peggy worked for USDA-APHIS—Washington State. as an office support assistant. She retired on January 31,2006. . Peggy was a'life-long caregiver, of her children, her grandchild, April, and her great-grandchild, Ashlyn, as well as for Richard, especially near the end of his life. The first thing you would notice about Peggy was her beautiful smile. She was also known for giving great hugs and making the best pies ever. She cared about people and even in her last months, made sure that she asked her caregivers about their families and their lives, promising to pray for them when they were going through difficult times. Peggy had many dear friends and loved walking with them and playing Bunco. She was also a prolific embroiderer, and many of us have samples of works she created. Although we are thankful that she is no longer suffering, we will miss her dearly. She waspreceded in death by her parents, Dallas and Ruby, her husband, Richard, and her daughter, Shelley. She leaves behind her daughter Felicia, and her husband Charles and children, Bryan, Benjamin, and Jayson. She also leaves behind her granddaughter April, and her life partner Daniel and daughter Ashlyn. Additionally, she leaves behind Shelley’s daughter Faith, her three children, Hillary, Mazzy, J aven, and Hillary’s daughter, Ani. _‘ A celebration of life will be held January 8, 2023, at Gateway Christian Fellowship in Shelton Washington at 3:00 pm. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Kitten Rescue of Mason County. https://Www.kittenresq.net/donate. FUNERAL HOMES Available 24/7 Quality Services at ‘ Affordable Prices Three Generations of Family Funeral SerVice Experience (360") 427-8044 runinnl IIIIMEIBBEMA'I'IIIIY mccombwagner.com 360.426.4803 Larry S. Brown On December 17, 2022, beloved husband and father Larry Brown passed away at age 73. Larry was born on September 19, 1949 in Olympia, WA. Larry grew up in Tumwater, Kelso and Hoodsport before calling Shelton home. Larry spent his entire career in the lumber and plywood industries. When not working, Larry enjoyed hunting and traveling, but his greatest joy was his . family. He was proudly at every school and sporting event and spent several years coaching youth sports. Larry was preceded in death by his parents Fred and Lois Brown and grandson Jordan Brown. Survived by his wife Wanda, sister Linda Gregory (John), sons Tim Brown (Stephanie) and Dean Medcalf, daughter Tara Hawks (Jim), eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildrenCLarry is deeply loved and will be greatly missed. \\ A memorial will be held January 14, 2023. \ Ben Jenkins 1942 2022 Our beloved, Ben Jenkins, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2022, at Centralia Providence Hospital. He was 80 years old. Ben was born in Springfield, Ohio on March 27, 1942, to Eleanor Jean Smith and Benjamin C. Jenkins. He was the oldest of the four children born to them. He enlisted in the US. Navy in 1960 and served as a ship fitter on the USS Klondike. After contemplating two years of service, he joined the’ANaval Reserves and served four more years. Ben was a devoted husband, father and grandfather, who loved his family deeply. He is survived by his wife of almost 40 years, Marilyn Jenkins, three sisters, Rose Paul of Virginia, Skeeter Cook (Kenneth) of Florida and Linda Wilson (Cecil) of Florida; son, Kevin Jenkins (Angela), daughter, Kimberly Marshall, daughter, Tamara Roberts (Michael), six great-grandchildren, Aaron Jenkins, Kirstyn Jenkins Crawford, Ashley Marshall, Jenna Marshall, Noelle Fontenot and Jesse FontenOt. > Ben enjoyed fishing and hunting. While being-in the woods, he would often enjoy'talking with his heavenly father. He and his Wife Marilyn really enjoyed taking day trips together throughout , the northwest. When family gathered together, he enjoyed playing table games and especially enjoyed beating Marilyn at rummy. Throughout the years, he collected knives, guns and belt buckles. He was passionately patriotic and loved his country very much. Ben was very tenderhearted and would often be brought to tears with emotion concerning things he cared about. Most important in his life was his faith in Jesus and serving Him. Ben will be greatly missed by his loving family and always remembered in their hearts. We are sincerely grateful to the many friends who have given us. support and comfort during this time of loss! A Memorial service will be held January 21, 2023, at 1:00 pm. at the Jackson Prairie Assembly of God, 4224 Jackson Hwy, Chehalis, , WA 98532.