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Historical project:
MMK museum is
open free Sunday
The Mary M. Knight Historical
Museum will be open to the pub-
lic from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Janu-
ary 31.
The museum, part of the Mary
M. Knight Area Historical Pro-
arn, is housed in an early school
uilding on school district proper-
adjacent to Mary M. Knight
laool on the Matlock-Brady
Road. Exhibits feature the equip-
ment and memorabilia of the log-
ging camps and operations that
marked the early days of the
west-county area.
There's free admission and
parking, notes Linda Johnson,
one of the members of the histori-
cal program board.
Library plans events
Timberland Regional Libraries
Will host computer training, book
discussions, storytimes for kids,
Valentine crafts for teens and ba-
bysitting training next month.
S'Klallam musician and story-
filer Roger Fernandes will pre-
nt an Inquiring Mind program,
Leachings of the First People," at
ae Hoodsport Timberland Li-
ar_dry Saturday, February 6.
• The William G Reed Library
Shelton will host two displays,
"A Mineral Map of Washington
te" and "Building Homes in
ae Community" during the
month Both displays will run
through February 28.
• IASIC INTRODUCTORY
ntPUter training for adults, In-
met 101. will be offered from 9
llam "
hi- .- " " Monday, February 1, at
rth Mason Timberland Library
Uelfair.
1, The same class is on tap from
a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 6 to 8
d nl. February 1 at the library at
teventh and Alder streets in
aelton
c' The "computer class also in-
lUdes information on the use. of
,..Advance registration is re-
t for both; sign-ups are al-
Y being taken at the refer-
desk for similar classes to be
at the times listed above on
day, February 8, at Belfair
helton and from 11 a.m. to 1
.. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday,
brUary 22.
feb STORYTIMES for small
8: ts include preschool story ses-
; With Chewy, the story bear,
3 ae Shelton library for children
e Years old and their caregiv-
d- rom 10:30 to 10:50 a.m. Tues-
a s. The series, with stories,
;tgs and simple games, contin-
ue L 1 month.
D' reschool storytimes begin at
:a.al. on Wednesdays starting
l'irUary 23 at the North Mason
B:a.rY. A craft will follow each
Srlon. The six-week series runs
,°ttgh March 10 and requires
"%tration.
Iloodsport Timberland Li-
will host a PageTurners
Discussion Group session
at 2 p.m. February 2.
is Wallace Stegner's An-
Mason's PageTurners
Group will dis-
Fay and the Miracle
Fannie Flagg from 10
noon Thursday, February
mrs meet the third
of each month at Bel-
by the Friends of
Mason Library.
"Club Read" PageTurners
at the Shelton library will
Gabriel Garcia Marquez's
Hundred Years of Soli-
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
is available from Jo
at 426-7124 or Ruby Bail-
06.
aet INQUIRING MIND pre-
ihaf r Roger Fernandes will
lh"_re music and legends of the
W- t. Salish people of Western
Wd_hington from 2 to 3 p.m. Sat-
l y' February 6, at the Hoods-
rnberland Library.
iP eachings of the First People"
ilnclude the stories that
bc. t People in the time before
'L 2nd schools, and enter-
t_ tisteners before the days of
"viSion, notes Timberland
Is Tax Service
I119 Callanan Street
Qlton--426=9648
Cializin°.. 6 i,, Fede ral Income Tax
.CrUrns for Individuals, Estates,
rusts and Small Businesses.
By appointment.
SERVICE
spokesperson Leanne Ingle. Fer-
nandes will show artifacts and
slides and share music and dance
in a lively presentation, Ingle
said.
• Friends of the libraries will
meet to discuss programs and
plans. Friends of the North Ma-
son Timberland Library will meet
from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday,
February 9 at the library in Bel-
fair. Friends of the Hoodsport
Timberland Library will meet at
1 p.m. February 9 and Friends of
the William G. Reed Library will
meet at 12:30 p.m..Thursday,
February 25 at the Shelton li-
brary.
• VALENTINES WILL be the
order of the day in a "Be My
Valenteen" program from 2:30 to
4:30 p.m. Thursday, February 11,
at North Mason Timberland Li-
brary. A session for middle- and
high-school-aged teenagers, it in-
cludes all the makings for the
perfect valentine card: lace, rib-
bons, hearts and flowers. Library
staffers will be available to help
"in case you get .stuck," Ingle
says, "on glue, or for just the right
words."
• Stories will take center stage
Thursday evening, February 11,
at Hoodsport Timberland Li-
brary's LAF (Libraries Are Fun)
program. It's "Share a Story
Night" in Hoodsport, where li-
brary patrons from school-age
kids to adults of all ages. "Bring
your favorite story or poem to the
library and share in an open for-
um with others," advises a library
spokesperson. "Help keep the
storytelling tradition alive and
well in Hoodsport."
• All Timberland libraries will
be closed for the Presidents' Day
holiday on Monday, February 15.
* The William G. Reed Library
Board will hold a public meeting
at noon Thursday, February 18.
The board meets the third Thurs-
day of each month. The Timber-
land Regional Library Board of
Trustees will meet at 7 p.m.
Wednesday, February 24, at 415
Airdustrial Way SW in Olympia,
and the public is welcome.
• BABYSITTING training
will be offered from noon to 2 p.m.
Saturday, February 20, at the
North Mason library in Belfair.
"Becoming a Better Babysitter" is
geared for 10- to 18-year-olds, and
will accommodate beginners and
experienced sitters who want to
hone their skills.
Information includes health
and safety issues, emergency sit-
uations and activities to keep
young ones busy. Kathryn Will, a
nurse for 21 years, will teach the
session and award certificates of
completion at the end of the
workshop. Registration is re-
quired.
To register for any of the li-
brary programs, or for informa-
tion, visit the library or call the
Shelton library at 426-1362, the
Hoodsport library at 877-9339, or
the information desk at the North
Mason library at 275-3232.
• Trained and competent
technicians
• 12 months or
12,000 mile warranty
• Free local shuttle
426=2271
123 Front Street
i
@
@
Mary E. Tift
Mary E. Tift, a resident of
Shelton since 1971, died of natu-
ral causes Monday, January 25,
at a private care home in Shelton.
She was 99.
She was born January 23,
1900, in Seneca, Kansas, to Lewis
M. and Matilda (Myers) Ford. She
graduated from Seneca High
School in 1919.
She married Ralph E. Tift of
Axtell, Kansas, on April 24, 1922,
in Hiawatha, Kansas. In 1927,
their daughter Jeanne was born.
In 1942, they moved to Lincoln,
Nebraska, so Mr. Tift could go
into defense work.
After World War II, they lived
in various places, moving to Shel-
ton in 1971. Mr. Tilt died on April
22, 1977, and Mrs. Tift remained
active in church functions until
the last few years. She was a
member of Faith Lutheran
Church in Shelton.
She is survived by daughter
Jeanne Heuston of Shelton;
brother Melvin Ford of Lincoln,
Nebraska; and one niece and one
nephew.
A graveside service was held
Wednesday, January 27, at Shel-
ton Memorial Park. Pastor Nell
Thompson of Faith Lutheran
Church officiated.
Memorial contributions can be
sent to Faith Lutheran Church,
1212 Connection Street, Shelton.
Arrangements are by McComb
Funeral Home in Shelton.
Dorothy T. Taylor
Dorothy T. Taylor, a resident of
Shelton for 21 years, died of res-
piratory failure Wednesday,
January 20, at her home. She was
72 years old.
She was born January 15,
1927, in Chicago, Illinois, to John
and Eva (Ogorzelec) Kwoka.
She married William Henry
Taylor on July 5, 1949, in Spring-
field, Oregon. He preceded her in
death on November 16, 1984.
Mrs. Taylor worked as a diet
aide at Mason General Hospital
and for Yellow Cab Answering
Service in Santa Cruz, California.
She was a member of the Ma-
son County Senior Activities As-
sociation in Shelton.
She enjoyed gardening, knit-
ting, sewing, playing cards, doing
puzzles and listening to news pro-
grams.
In addition to her husband,
Mrs. Taylor was also preceded in
death by two sisters and one
brother.
She is survived by daughters
Sandy Baca of Shelton, Susan
Taylor of Scotts Valley, California
and Nancy DeFratus of Boulder
Creek, California; brother Ray
Kwoka of Chicago; sisters Antoi-
nette Sozynski of Chicago, Lotti
Kulig of Florida and Rosalia Kwo-
ka and Angle Staat, both of Chi-
cago; and by four grandchildren
and one great-grandchild.
No funeral services are
planned. Arrangements are by
McComb Funeral Home in Shel-
ton.
Mike Williams
Mike Williams, a resident of
Mason County for 30 years, died
of a stroke Tuesday, January 26,
at Mason General Hospital. He
was 56.
He was born March 31, 1942,
in North Carolina to James Ken-
neth and Frances (Henderson)
Williams. Mr. Williams was
raised in North Carolina.
He was married to Chelle Wil-
liams of Bakersfield, California,
on November 23, 1962, in Califor-
nia. The marriage ended later in
divorce.
Mr. Williams worked in con-
struction and enjoyed golf, domi-
noes and socializing with his
friends at the Shelton Eagles, of
which he was a 17-year member.
Mr. Williams is survived by his
mother, Frances Wallace of Sylva,
North Carolina; sister Doris Vo-
gel of Sylva, North Carolina;
daughters Rachel Williams of
Shelton and Faye Breen of Day-
ton, Nevada; sons Don Williams
and Joey Harrison, both of Shel-
ton; and many grandchildren,
cousins and friends.
Services will be held at 10 a.m.
Sunday, January 31, at Hope
Chapel, 421 West E Street in
Shelton. A wake will follow at the
Shelton Eagles Aerie at 411
South First Street.
Arrangements are by McComb
Funeral Home in Shelton.
Dorothy Gordon
Dorothy A. Gordon, 93, who re-
sided in the Shelton-Olympia
area for a number of years, died
Friday, January 8, in Shelton.
An address provided earlier to
The Journal for memorial dona-
tions in her memory was incor-
rect. The correct address is: Arth-
ritis Foundation, 3876 Bridge
Way North, Number 300, Seattle,
Washington, 98103.
Boating class set
The Bremerton Power Squad-
ron's four-session safe-boating
class will begin at 7 p.m. Tues-
day, February 2, at the Shelton
Yacht Club. Call Elton Cleveland
at 426-4012 for information.
Alvena Johnson
Alvena Richert Johnson, a Sko-
komish Valley resident for 93
years, died Thursday, January
21, at her home in the valley. She
was 99.
She was born April 18, 1899, in
an area of Russia that is today
part of Poland. Her parents were
Richert and Helena (Schelling)
Teofil.
At the age of 2, she emigrated
to the United States with her par-
ents and two sisters and settled
in the Skokomish Valley, where
she lived all but four of her 97
years in America. Her father pur-
chased 40 acres in the fertile val-
ley in 1901 at a price of $10 an
acre, Mrs. Johnson told a Journal
reporter in 1981.
She graduated from Shelton's
Irene S. Reed High School in
1919, working for her room and
board at the Mark E. Reed home
in Shelton. The arrangement was
necessary because of a lack of
transportation between the valley
and Shelton.
She married another valley
pioneer, Arvid Johnson, in 1923.
They moved into a two-story
farmhouse built for them by Ar-
Did Johnson's father and broth-
ers. He preceded her in death in
1981.
She was converted to Chris-
tianity at age 16, and spent her
life living her faith, serving her
family, neighbors and many
Christian causes that came to her
attention, family members said.
Her daily prayers and efforts
were focused on the spiritual and
physical well-being of neighbors,
friends and all strangers who
crossed her path, her family said.
'Among the monuments to her
faith is the Skokomish Valley
Community Church and Mason
County Christian School for
which she worked and prayed for
many years, according to her fam-
ily.
Friends and neighbors called
her "Mrs. Hospitality" since her
home was always open to visiting
pastors, teachers, missionaries
and vacation Bible school workers
as well as all of her children's
friends and any needy person she
met, members of the Johnson
family said. People enjoyed her
fried chicken and homemade
bread.
She was known for her beauti-
ful flower and vegetable gardens
and seven-foot-tall raspberry
bushes. All proceeds from her
garden, raspberries, fruit trees
and other items were given to
what she called the "work of the
Lord."
Mrs. Johnson devoted many
years as prayer chairperson of the
Christian Women's Club of Shel-
ton. Her influence touched many
lives within the community, her
family said. "Through her minis-
try to youth, a number of young
people devoted their lives to
Christian service," said a family
member.
She is survived by sons Wesley
and Haldane Johnson of the Sko-
komish Valley, and Stanley John-
son of Toppenish; daughters
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Located on Highway 101
between Shelton and Olympia,
Creek
Alvena R. Johnson
Evangeline Miller of Edmonds,
Edith Johnson of Shelton,
Frances King of Selah and Esther
Cunningham of Grapeview; sister
Neta Olsen of Forbestown, Cali-
fornia; and 19 grandchildren and
39 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service was held
on Saturday, January 23, at the
Skokomish Valley Community
Church. The Reverend Carl J.
King (Mrs. Johnson's son-in-law),
the Reverend Howard Spear and
the Reverend Wesley Gain (Mrs.
Johnson's grandson) officiated.
Burial was at Shelton Memorial
Park.
Memorial donations can be
made to the Skokomish Valley
Community Church or to the Ma-
son County Christian School at
470 East Eagle Ridge Drive in
Shelton.
Arrangements are by McComb
Funeral Home in Shelton.
George Gibeau
George Eugene Maurice ;
beau, a resident of Shelton sn,:,
1982 and former owner ¢t t J,,.
White Spot Tavern. died Sunday
January 17, at his home a. I,:,k,,
Limerick near Sheltorx. lh. wa;
72.
He was born August 17 1926.
in Seattle. He attended ()'h,
High School in Seattle.
He served in the U.S Na,
during World War II and tJ., K,,
rean War.
He worked as a ro,,It, l' ,l/[
owned several taverns, ill('ltl]t,
the Beacon Tavern in SealI h, tJitr
ing the 1960s. lie owned the,
White Spot Tavern m hctl,
from 1982 to 1993. when hc r,
tired.
He moved to Shelton in 192
with his wife, Jacqueline \\;'i't¢.'
Gibeau. She precede(l h,n ,
death in 1995,
Mr. Gibeau is survived b '-,w.,,
Courtland Gibeau of .qh(41m.
Gregg Gibeau of St, attic :nd
Steve Gibeau of Sheiton; dan
ters Jan Ketter, Jean th':uvh'n
burg and Cindy l)lumh,( ,,alt .1
Roy; and brother Don Gilw, ,t
Burien.
A memorial service will Iw h(q(t
at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 6,
at the United Methodist (?hrcl
of Shelton, 1900 King Streel I':,:
tor Horace Mounts will officai,
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"It was a surprise to be recognized as en.
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of us in laundry altogether, including all the
shifts."
"1 would like to thank our supervisor, Tammy
Nelson. She makes sure we all work together."
The laundry department does all the residents'
clothing, bedsheets and linen, and has the
people and equipment to get the job done righL
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Thursday, January 28, 1999 - Shelton-Mason County Journal - Page 1 t
[ --
Historical project:
MMK museum is
open free Sunday
The Mary M. Knight Historical
Museum will be open to the pub-
lic from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Janu-
ary 31.
The museum, part of the Mary
M. Knight Area Historical Pro-
arn, is housed in an early school
uilding on school district proper-
adjacent to Mary M. Knight
laool on the Matlock-Brady
Road. Exhibits feature the equip-
ment and memorabilia of the log-
ging camps and operations that
marked the early days of the
west-county area.
There's free admission and
parking, notes Linda Johnson,
one of the members of the histori-
cal program board.
Library plans events
Timberland Regional Libraries
Will host computer training, book
discussions, storytimes for kids,
Valentine crafts for teens and ba-
bysitting training next month.
S'Klallam musician and story-
filer Roger Fernandes will pre-
nt an Inquiring Mind program,
Leachings of the First People," at
ae Hoodsport Timberland Li-
ar_dry Saturday, February 6.
• The William G Reed Library
Shelton will host two displays,
"A Mineral Map of Washington
te" and "Building Homes in
ae Community" during the
month Both displays will run
through February 28.
• IASIC INTRODUCTORY
ntPUter training for adults, In-
met 101. will be offered from 9
llam "
hi- .- " " Monday, February 1, at
rth Mason Timberland Library
Uelfair.
1, The same class is on tap from
a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 6 to 8
d nl. February 1 at the library at
teventh and Alder streets in
aelton
c' The "computer class also in-
lUdes information on the use. of
,..Advance registration is re-
t for both; sign-ups are al-
Y being taken at the refer-
desk for similar classes to be
at the times listed above on
day, February 8, at Belfair
helton and from 11 a.m. to 1
.. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday,
brUary 22.
feb STORYTIMES for small
8: ts include preschool story ses-
; With Chewy, the story bear,
3 ae Shelton library for children
e Years old and their caregiv-
d- rom 10:30 to 10:50 a.m. Tues-
a s. The series, with stories,
;tgs and simple games, contin-
ue L 1 month.
D' reschool storytimes begin at
:a.al. on Wednesdays starting
l'irUary 23 at the North Mason
B:a.rY. A craft will follow each
Srlon. The six-week series runs
,°ttgh March 10 and requires
"%tration.
Iloodsport Timberland Li-
will host a PageTurners
Discussion Group session
at 2 p.m. February 2.
is Wallace Stegner's An-
Mason's PageTurners
Group will dis-
Fay and the Miracle
Fannie Flagg from 10
noon Thursday, February
mrs meet the third
of each month at Bel-
by the Friends of
Mason Library.
"Club Read" PageTurners
at the Shelton library will
Gabriel Garcia Marquez's
Hundred Years of Soli-
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
is available from Jo
at 426-7124 or Ruby Bail-
06.
aet INQUIRING MIND pre-
ihaf r Roger Fernandes will
lh"_re music and legends of the
W- t. Salish people of Western
Wd_hington from 2 to 3 p.m. Sat-
l y' February 6, at the Hoods-
rnberland Library.
iP eachings of the First People"
ilnclude the stories that
bc. t People in the time before
'L 2nd schools, and enter-
t_ tisteners before the days of
"viSion, notes Timberland
Is Tax Service
I119 Callanan Street
Qlton--426=9648
Cializin°.. 6 i,, Fede ral Income Tax
.CrUrns for Individuals, Estates,
rusts and Small Businesses.
By appointment.
SERVICE
spokesperson Leanne Ingle. Fer-
nandes will show artifacts and
slides and share music and dance
in a lively presentation, Ingle
said.
• Friends of the libraries will
meet to discuss programs and
plans. Friends of the North Ma-
son Timberland Library will meet
from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday,
February 9 at the library in Bel-
fair. Friends of the Hoodsport
Timberland Library will meet at
1 p.m. February 9 and Friends of
the William G. Reed Library will
meet at 12:30 p.m..Thursday,
February 25 at the Shelton li-
brary.
• VALENTINES WILL be the
order of the day in a "Be My
Valenteen" program from 2:30 to
4:30 p.m. Thursday, February 11,
at North Mason Timberland Li-
brary. A session for middle- and
high-school-aged teenagers, it in-
cludes all the makings for the
perfect valentine card: lace, rib-
bons, hearts and flowers. Library
staffers will be available to help
"in case you get .stuck," Ingle
says, "on glue, or for just the right
words."
• Stories will take center stage
Thursday evening, February 11,
at Hoodsport Timberland Li-
brary's LAF (Libraries Are Fun)
program. It's "Share a Story
Night" in Hoodsport, where li-
brary patrons from school-age
kids to adults of all ages. "Bring
your favorite story or poem to the
library and share in an open for-
um with others," advises a library
spokesperson. "Help keep the
storytelling tradition alive and
well in Hoodsport."
• All Timberland libraries will
be closed for the Presidents' Day
holiday on Monday, February 15.
* The William G. Reed Library
Board will hold a public meeting
at noon Thursday, February 18.
The board meets the third Thurs-
day of each month. The Timber-
land Regional Library Board of
Trustees will meet at 7 p.m.
Wednesday, February 24, at 415
Airdustrial Way SW in Olympia,
and the public is welcome.
• BABYSITTING training
will be offered from noon to 2 p.m.
Saturday, February 20, at the
North Mason library in Belfair.
"Becoming a Better Babysitter" is
geared for 10- to 18-year-olds, and
will accommodate beginners and
experienced sitters who want to
hone their skills.
Information includes health
and safety issues, emergency sit-
uations and activities to keep
young ones busy. Kathryn Will, a
nurse for 21 years, will teach the
session and award certificates of
completion at the end of the
workshop. Registration is re-
quired.
To register for any of the li-
brary programs, or for informa-
tion, visit the library or call the
Shelton library at 426-1362, the
Hoodsport library at 877-9339, or
the information desk at the North
Mason library at 275-3232.
• Trained and competent
technicians
• 12 months or
12,000 mile warranty
• Free local shuttle
426=2271
123 Front Street
i
@
@
Mary E. Tift
Mary E. Tift, a resident of
Shelton since 1971, died of natu-
ral causes Monday, January 25,
at a private care home in Shelton.
She was 99.
She was born January 23,
1900, in Seneca, Kansas, to Lewis
M. and Matilda (Myers) Ford. She
graduated from Seneca High
School in 1919.
She married Ralph E. Tift of
Axtell, Kansas, on April 24, 1922,
in Hiawatha, Kansas. In 1927,
their daughter Jeanne was born.
In 1942, they moved to Lincoln,
Nebraska, so Mr. Tift could go
into defense work.
After World War II, they lived
in various places, moving to Shel-
ton in 1971. Mr. Tilt died on April
22, 1977, and Mrs. Tift remained
active in church functions until
the last few years. She was a
member of Faith Lutheran
Church in Shelton.
She is survived by daughter
Jeanne Heuston of Shelton;
brother Melvin Ford of Lincoln,
Nebraska; and one niece and one
nephew.
A graveside service was held
Wednesday, January 27, at Shel-
ton Memorial Park. Pastor Nell
Thompson of Faith Lutheran
Church officiated.
Memorial contributions can be
sent to Faith Lutheran Church,
1212 Connection Street, Shelton.
Arrangements are by McComb
Funeral Home in Shelton.
Dorothy T. Taylor
Dorothy T. Taylor, a resident of
Shelton for 21 years, died of res-
piratory failure Wednesday,
January 20, at her home. She was
72 years old.
She was born January 15,
1927, in Chicago, Illinois, to John
and Eva (Ogorzelec) Kwoka.
She married William Henry
Taylor on July 5, 1949, in Spring-
field, Oregon. He preceded her in
death on November 16, 1984.
Mrs. Taylor worked as a diet
aide at Mason General Hospital
and for Yellow Cab Answering
Service in Santa Cruz, California.
She was a member of the Ma-
son County Senior Activities As-
sociation in Shelton.
She enjoyed gardening, knit-
ting, sewing, playing cards, doing
puzzles and listening to news pro-
grams.
In addition to her husband,
Mrs. Taylor was also preceded in
death by two sisters and one
brother.
She is survived by daughters
Sandy Baca of Shelton, Susan
Taylor of Scotts Valley, California
and Nancy DeFratus of Boulder
Creek, California; brother Ray
Kwoka of Chicago; sisters Antoi-
nette Sozynski of Chicago, Lotti
Kulig of Florida and Rosalia Kwo-
ka and Angle Staat, both of Chi-
cago; and by four grandchildren
and one great-grandchild.
No funeral services are
planned. Arrangements are by
McComb Funeral Home in Shel-
ton.
Mike Williams
Mike Williams, a resident of
Mason County for 30 years, died
of a stroke Tuesday, January 26,
at Mason General Hospital. He
was 56.
He was born March 31, 1942,
in North Carolina to James Ken-
neth and Frances (Henderson)
Williams. Mr. Williams was
raised in North Carolina.
He was married to Chelle Wil-
liams of Bakersfield, California,
on November 23, 1962, in Califor-
nia. The marriage ended later in
divorce.
Mr. Williams worked in con-
struction and enjoyed golf, domi-
noes and socializing with his
friends at the Shelton Eagles, of
which he was a 17-year member.
Mr. Williams is survived by his
mother, Frances Wallace of Sylva,
North Carolina; sister Doris Vo-
gel of Sylva, North Carolina;
daughters Rachel Williams of
Shelton and Faye Breen of Day-
ton, Nevada; sons Don Williams
and Joey Harrison, both of Shel-
ton; and many grandchildren,
cousins and friends.
Services will be held at 10 a.m.
Sunday, January 31, at Hope
Chapel, 421 West E Street in
Shelton. A wake will follow at the
Shelton Eagles Aerie at 411
South First Street.
Arrangements are by McComb
Funeral Home in Shelton.
Dorothy Gordon
Dorothy A. Gordon, 93, who re-
sided in the Shelton-Olympia
area for a number of years, died
Friday, January 8, in Shelton.
An address provided earlier to
The Journal for memorial dona-
tions in her memory was incor-
rect. The correct address is: Arth-
ritis Foundation, 3876 Bridge
Way North, Number 300, Seattle,
Washington, 98103.
Boating class set
The Bremerton Power Squad-
ron's four-session safe-boating
class will begin at 7 p.m. Tues-
day, February 2, at the Shelton
Yacht Club. Call Elton Cleveland
at 426-4012 for information.
Alvena Johnson
Alvena Richert Johnson, a Sko-
komish Valley resident for 93
years, died Thursday, January
21, at her home in the valley. She
was 99.
She was born April 18, 1899, in
an area of Russia that is today
part of Poland. Her parents were
Richert and Helena (Schelling)
Teofil.
At the age of 2, she emigrated
to the United States with her par-
ents and two sisters and settled
in the Skokomish Valley, where
she lived all but four of her 97
years in America. Her father pur-
chased 40 acres in the fertile val-
ley in 1901 at a price of $10 an
acre, Mrs. Johnson told a Journal
reporter in 1981.
She graduated from Shelton's
Irene S. Reed High School in
1919, working for her room and
board at the Mark E. Reed home
in Shelton. The arrangement was
necessary because of a lack of
transportation between the valley
and Shelton.
She married another valley
pioneer, Arvid Johnson, in 1923.
They moved into a two-story
farmhouse built for them by Ar-
Did Johnson's father and broth-
ers. He preceded her in death in
1981.
She was converted to Chris-
tianity at age 16, and spent her
life living her faith, serving her
family, neighbors and many
Christian causes that came to her
attention, family members said.
Her daily prayers and efforts
were focused on the spiritual and
physical well-being of neighbors,
friends and all strangers who
crossed her path, her family said.
'Among the monuments to her
faith is the Skokomish Valley
Community Church and Mason
County Christian School for
which she worked and prayed for
many years, according to her fam-
ily.
Friends and neighbors called
her "Mrs. Hospitality" since her
home was always open to visiting
pastors, teachers, missionaries
and vacation Bible school workers
as well as all of her children's
friends and any needy person she
met, members of the Johnson
family said. People enjoyed her
fried chicken and homemade
bread.
She was known for her beauti-
ful flower and vegetable gardens
and seven-foot-tall raspberry
bushes. All proceeds from her
garden, raspberries, fruit trees
and other items were given to
what she called the "work of the
Lord."
Mrs. Johnson devoted many
years as prayer chairperson of the
Christian Women's Club of Shel-
ton. Her influence touched many
lives within the community, her
family said. "Through her minis-
try to youth, a number of young
people devoted their lives to
Christian service," said a family
member.
She is survived by sons Wesley
and Haldane Johnson of the Sko-
komish Valley, and Stanley John-
son of Toppenish; daughters
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Alvena R. Johnson
Evangeline Miller of Edmonds,
Edith Johnson of Shelton,
Frances King of Selah and Esther
Cunningham of Grapeview; sister
Neta Olsen of Forbestown, Cali-
fornia; and 19 grandchildren and
39 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service was held
on Saturday, January 23, at the
Skokomish Valley Community
Church. The Reverend Carl J.
King (Mrs. Johnson's son-in-law),
the Reverend Howard Spear and
the Reverend Wesley Gain (Mrs.
Johnson's grandson) officiated.
Burial was at Shelton Memorial
Park.
Memorial donations can be
made to the Skokomish Valley
Community Church or to the Ma-
son County Christian School at
470 East Eagle Ridge Drive in
Shelton.
Arrangements are by McComb
Funeral Home in Shelton.
George Gibeau
George Eugene Maurice ;
beau, a resident of Shelton sn,:,
1982 and former owner ¢t t J,,.
White Spot Tavern. died Sunday
January 17, at his home a. I,:,k,,
Limerick near Sheltorx. lh. wa;
72.
He was born August 17 1926.
in Seattle. He attended ()'h,
High School in Seattle.
He served in the U.S Na,
during World War II and tJ., K,,
rean War.
He worked as a ro,,It, l' ,l/[
owned several taverns, ill('ltl]t,
the Beacon Tavern in SealI h, tJitr
ing the 1960s. lie owned the,
White Spot Tavern m hctl,
from 1982 to 1993. when hc r,
tired.
He moved to Shelton in 192
with his wife, Jacqueline \\;'i't¢.'
Gibeau. She precede(l h,n ,
death in 1995,
Mr. Gibeau is survived b '-,w.,,
Courtland Gibeau of .qh(41m.
Gregg Gibeau of St, attic :nd
Steve Gibeau of Sheiton; dan
ters Jan Ketter, Jean th':uvh'n
burg and Cindy l)lumh,( ,, alt .1
Roy; and brother Don Gilw, ,t
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A memorial service will Iw h(q(t
at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 6,
at the United Methodist (?hrcl
of Shelton, 1900 King Streel I':,:
tor Horace Mounts will officai,
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