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MARGEAN MEAD
(BERETS, GRUVER)
It is with great love and sadness that we
announce the passing of our mother
and grandmother, Margean Mead. She
was born in Shelton, WA on August
11, 1924 to Paul and Esther Berets
and passed away on January 11, 2012
at the age of 87. She graduated from
Shelton High School in 1942 and
spent her entire life living in the Puget
Sound area; Shelton, Kent, Olympia, and
finally Puyallup in order to be closer to her
grandchildren.
Known for her great sense of humor and affection for others, she truly
enjoyed chatting with friends and family. Margean loved to travel;
whether it was car trips around the Northwest, cruise ships visiting
interesting ports, or plane flights to Hawaii, Europe, and Asia; she liked
to be "on the go". When she wasn't going she was helping. She was the
most wonderful mother, mother-in-law, and grandmother anyone could
hope for. She never failed to "come to the rescue" of her children or
grandchildren regardless of the time of day or how far she had to travel.
Margean worked as a bookkeeper for Simpson Timber Company and
then later as an auditor for the State of Washington. Like her mother
and grandmother before her, Mom was an accomplished seamstress.
She created beautiful quilts, clothes, and a variety of costumes, including
a prize winning alligator suit. Also a talented cook, she loved baking
cookies with her granddaughters and making birthdays special by
creating uniquely personalized cakes.
She is survived by her sons Joe Gruver of Seattle and John (Patty)
Gruver of Puyallup, granddaughters Elyse and Kate Gruver. and great
granddaughter Aubrie. She was preceded in death by her parents, and
brothers Frank and Charles Berets.
While we want to thank everyone that helped care for Morn the past
several months, we would especially like to thank Mom's Group Health
Hospice team along with her many caregivers, notably Jen and Mandy,
for their extraordinary and compassionate watch over our mother during
her most difficult of times.
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Violet D. Beeler
Violet was born on June 19, 1935
in Wisconsin Rapids,
Wisconsin to Bruce and Emily
Erwin and she passed away
January 26, 2012 at her home
ha Shelton, WA. At 1:45 PM.
/ She was married to William D.
Beeler Jr. who she outlived
by 16years. Violet is survived by her
three children, William Dave Beeler HI
of Oklahoma, Tammy Dennis of Hoodsport and Thomas
Alan Beeler of Shelton with whom she resided. Violet had
grandchildren and great grandchildren. She also had a son,
Jimmy Beeler, who passed at birth in Coming, CA.
Violet operated the Jackpot gas station in Coming CA. as
well as the one in Shelton, WA. Located near the Eagles
club on First Street. After the gas station closed Violet ran
the City Center Motel until her husband passed away.
She then resided with her son and daughter-in-law in
Shelton, WA. She also lived at the Fir Tree Apartments
until she developed Alzheimer's and moved back home
with her son and family where she passed away
comfortably surrounded by her family and all their love.
She will be missed.
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Dennis Colvin
Dennis Colvin, 65,
died Monday, Jan. 23, at
Mason General Hospital
surrounded by family. He
was a lifelong resident of
Shelton.
He was born Oct. 22,
1946, in Salem, Ore., to
Ralph and Virginia Colvin.
He graduated from
Shelton High School and
married Judy. They were
married 46 years.
He worked for the
City of Shelton for more
than 30 years in various
positions including city
building inspector, public
works manager and most
recently in the city finance
depart-
ment after
retiring
in 1999.
He also
worked in
account-
ing at
Hiawatha
Corpora-
Dennis tion.
Colvin He was
a volun-
teer fire-
fighter and EMT with the
Shelton Fire Department
for several years.
He was active in recre-
ational sports including
slow pitch and fast pitch
softball. He coached sev-
eral Little League baseball
teams. He was a member
of the Shelton Kiwanis
and Jaycees. He was a
Cub Scout youth leader for
several years.
His family said he was
known for his sense of hu-
mor and ability to make
friends with everyone he
met. They said he would
help anyone and didn't
know how to say the word
no.
He is survived by his
mother Virginia Speas
of Shelton; brother Jim
Speas of Shelton; wife
Judy Colvin of Shelton;
sons Wade Colvin of Spo-
kane and Warren Colvin of
Prescott, Ariz.; daughter
Wendy Nall (Brendan) of
Shelton; grandchildren
Brooke, Courtney, Bryce
and Quintin and his favor-
ite pet Chico.
No memorial service is
scheduled at this date.
Eileen Florek
Eileen Florek, 94, died
Monday, Jan. 23, at Alpine
Way Assisted Living. She
Robert Frederick "Bob" Brewer
Robert Frederick "Bob" Brewer. 70, passed away on Saturday,
January 28.2012 in Shelton, WA. He was born on July 19, 1941 to
Ralph J. and Mary Elizabeth (Graffe) Brewer. Bob served in the
US National Guard and on June 8. 1963 he married Gail Fuller
at the First Baptist Church in Shelton. WA. He was employed
in farming; dairy and beef cattle and Christmas tree farming for
55 years.
Bob was interested in University of Washington Husky sports,
tractor restoration, enjoyed his children and grandchildren
showing their horses and other animals, collecting antique milk
cans. and raising cows and buffalo. At the age of nine, he began
showing his cows and calves throughout Washington. In recent years
he enjoyed traveling to Montana with his wife. Gail. Bob was a past
4-H member and leader, past Mason County Fair board member, past
Mason County Fair Livestock superintendent, past Dairy Men's Federation
member, past American Jersey Cattle Association, currently a member of the Northwest Christmas Tree
Association. Puget Sound Christmas Tree Association. Mason County Historical Society, Washington
Stockman Association and "The Not So Gentlemen Coffee Club" at The Pine Tree Restaurant. Bob
received a special recognition -he was awarded an educational trip to the National 4-H Club Congress
in Chicago. IL as state winner in the National 4-H Dairy Program.
Bob was dearly loved by his family and many friends who will miss him greatly. He was preceded in
death by his father. Ralph J. Brewer in September of 2006.
Bob is survived by his wife, Gail L. Brewer of Shelton, WA: son. Robert Brewer (Renee) of Tenino.
WA; daughters. Lisa M. DeWall (David) of Shelton, WA, Lynette M. Mclrvin (Michael) of Shelton.
WA, Amanda G. Huber (Casey) of Graham. WA: brothers, Edward J. Brewer (Nancy) of Shelton, WA,
Ronald J. Brewer (Judy) of Shelton. WA; sisters. Marilyn E. Ragan (Gordan) of Shelton. WA. Carolyn
E. McGrath (Gale) of Shelton. WA; mother. Mary E. Gephart (Bill) of Shelton. WA; grandchildren,
Ciera M. DeWall of Shelton, WA. Kailyn A. Mclrvin of Shelton, WA, Cody C. DeWall of Shelton. WA.
Robert A. Brewer of Tenino. WA, Bailey E. Mclrvin of Shelton, WA, Spencer T. Brewer of Tenino.
WA. Logan M. Brewer of Tenino, WA; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins and his Jack Russell dog
"Zoie".
Viewing will be at McComb Funeral home on Thursday, February 2. 2012 from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
and on Friday, February 3.2012 from 8:00 am to 11:00 am. The funeral service will be held at Shelton
First Baptist Church. 428 W Cota Street. Shelton. WA on Friday, February 3.2012 at 1:00 pm. The
family would like memorial donations to go to Mason County 4-H, c/o WSU Extension Office. 303
N 4th Street. Shelton. WA 98584. A reception will follow. Burial will be at Shelton Memorial Park.
Arrangements are under the direction of McComb Funeral Home.
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was a lifelong resident of
Shelton.
She was born Sept. 3,
1917, in Matlock to John
and Mary-
anne
(Parasol)
Doyle.
She
married
Floren
Florek
in 1971.
She was
Eileen previously
married
Florek
to Edward
Woolsey.
The marriage ended in di-
vorce.
She worked with dis-
abled children as a cook.
She enjoyed cooking, go-
ing to flea markets, yard
sales and finding antiques.
She is survived by her
son James Woolsey of
Tacoma; sister Patricia
Murphy of Tacoma; many
grandchildren, great-
grandchildren and great-
great-grandchildren.
Her daughters Donna
Gullett and Alice Jeffer-
ies, ex-husband Edward
Woolsey and husband Flo-
ren Florek preceded her in
death.
A memorial service will
be held at 2 p.m. on Fri-
day, Feb. 10, at the Hope
Chapel.
McComb Funeral Home
of Shelton is handling the
arrangements.
For your convenience
online condolences may be
sent to the family at www.
mccombfh.com.
Carolyn Sue Thoensen
Hughes
Carolyn Sue Thoensen
Hughes, 64, died Wednes-
day, Jan. 25, after a brief
illness at Providence St.
Peter Hospital in Olym-
pia. She was a resident of
Union.
Carolyn was born in
Davenport, Iowa, to Les-
ter O.
and Julia
Thoensen
on July 2,
1947.
She
gradu-
ated from
West High
School in':
Carolyn Daven-
Hughes port in
1966 and
moved to
Washington in 1969.
She married Everett
Hughes in 1984.
She is survived by her
husband Everett Hughes;
daughters Pamela Mar-
tinson and Karen Koehler
(Andy); son David Martin-
son; granddaughters Alicia
and Alexis Martinson, all
of Washington; mother
Julia Thoensen; brother
Steve Thoensen (Sally) of
Davenport; sister-in-law
Carolyn Thoensen of Rock
Island, Ill., and numerous
nieces and nephews.
Her father and her
brother Herb Thoensen
preceded her in death.
A memorial service for
will be held at 1 p.m. on
Feb. 12, by the New Com-
munity Church of Union at
the district 6 fire hall on 50
E Seattle Street in Union.
Jennifer Rose Allen
Jennifer Rose Allen. 25,
died Monday, Jan. 23, in
Shelton from sepsis. She
was a resident of Union.
She was born May 1,
1986, in Shelton to Bret
Richard Allen and Richelle
(Stuberg) Allen.
She enjoyed riding
quads, camping and
spending time at the
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She is survived by her
daughter Bailey Plant of
Shelton;
brother
Tyler Al-
len of
Union;
sister
Jackie
Simera! of
Shelton;
parents
Jennifer Richelle
Allen and Bret
Allen of
Union;
cousin Tara Jones of An-
chorage, Alaska; grand-
parents Kay and Lynn
Nygren of Olympia; nieces
Jessie Allen, Maggie
Smith, Shelly and Natalie
Simeral and nephew An-
drew Smith, all of Shelton.
Her grandparents Anna
Ruth and Richard Allen
preceded her in death.
A memorial service will
be held at 2 p.m. on Sat-
urday, Feb. 4, at Shelton
Memorial Park.
Forest Funeral Home
of Shelton is handling the
arrangements.
John E. Allen, Sr.
John E. Allen, Sr., 63,
died Tuesday, Jan. 10, in
Florence, Ariz. He was a
longtime resident of Ta-
huya.
He was born to Gerald
and Har-
riet Allen
on Oct. 1,
1948, in
Shelton.
He
grew up
in Tahuya
with his
five sis-
John ters.
He en-
Allen listed in
the U.S.
Army in 1967. During his
time in the military, he
achieved the rank of ser-
geant and served one tour
in Vietnam. After being
honorably discharged from
active duty, he enlisted in
the reserves to continue to
serve his country.
He married Karen Ella-
son on April 17, 1971.
He worked as a com-
mercial shrimp fisherman
with his father and later
on his own on Hood Canal,
operating from his boat,
the Wahkani. He was em-
ployed at Simpson Timber
Company; after working at
Puget Sound Naval Ship-
yard for seven years, he
became self-employed as a
logger. He owned and op-
erated the Cougar Moun-
tain Christmas Tree farm
where he sold Christmas
trees and wreathes on his
tree lot in East Bremerton.
He enjoyed his flower
and vegetable gardens,
prospecting and spending
quality time with family
and friends. His family
shared that he was proud
of all his accomplishments.
He is survived by his
wife, Karen; children
Jenny Lata of Port Or-
chard, April Muhlhauser
(Terry) of Shelton, Diana
Allen, Gerald Allen II
(Alicia) and John Allen Jr.
of Tahuya; grandchildren
Tonga and Benjamin Lata,
Jake and Michael Lebeda,
Julee Allen-Popelka and
Lily Allen; sisters Linda
Munger of Cathedral City,
Calif., and Pam Eklund of
Centralia.
Pamela Rae Matson
Pamela Rae Matson, 65,
died Monday, Jan. 23, at
Providence St. Peter Hos-
pital in Olympia. She was
a resident of Shelton for
40 years.
She was born July 1,
1946, in Olympia to Ray
F. and Thelma M. (Yocom)
Graham.
She attended St. Mar-
tin's College, The Ever-
green State College and
Eastern Washington
University, where she re-
ceived her master's degree.
She married Marvin
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