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t • Robert 'Bob' Eken to R°bert "Bob" Eken, 72, of Shel- died Tuesday, February 2, at his home. ,he A full obituary will appear in JOUrnal next week. l.ba'rangements are by McComb aaeral Home in Shelton. h Knight Kenneth L. Knight, 60, of Shel- died Tuesday, February 2, at full obituary will appear in Journal next week. A memorial service will be held ;a later date. Contact the family information about that. are by Forest Home in Shelton. :e Whitlock V. (Larsen) Whitlock, longtime Shelton resi- Friday, January 29, in Iowa. She was 97. She was born May 26, 1901, in City, Missouri, and was a Shelton resident until to Iowa in 1986. 88he had been a member of the helton Moose Lodge and enjoyed ltg and gardening. She was a eV0ted and loving wife and m°ther, her family said. ]he Was preceded in death by Gene Snell. is survived by daughters Polson of Keokuk, Iowa, Vinzant of Tacoma, and 10 great- graveside service will be held February 10, at Shel- ial Park. IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII 00eather llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllUllllllllllllllil Eugene Thomas Eugene G. Thomas, a hard- working man who worked until he was 83 years old, died of natu- ral causes Thursday, January 28, at Fir Lane Health and Rehabili- tation Center in Shelton. He was 98 and had been a resident of Ma- son County for nine years. He was born November 27, 1900, to John and Frankie (Van- diver) Thomas at Asher, Arkan- sas. He married Ollie Marie Melton of Bradleyville, Missouri, on Au- gust 26, 1925, in Yakima. She preceded him in death on June 1, 1995. Mr. Thomas was employed by Condon Orchards in Yakima for 50 years. He retired at the age of 83, when he and his wife moved to Tokeland to be near their daughter. They then moved to Shelton with her family in 1990. He was an avid fisherman, tak- ing his family on many hunting and fishing trips during the child- ren's youth. He also enjoyed trav- eling with his wife on short trips to visit friends and see the coun- tryside. He is survived by sons Vernon Thomas and his wife Sylvia of West Richland, and Barry Tho- mas and his wife Judee of Taco- ma; daughters Pauline Kennedy and her husband Pete of Shelton, and Maxine Yeager and her hus- band Howard of Othello; 16 grandchildren, 39 great- grandchildren; eight great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. The second of 14 children, he is survived by sisters Virginia How- ard of Claremore, Oklahoma and Freda Deisz of Sun City, Arizona; and brothers Andrew Thomas of Sun City, Arizona, Cecil Thomas of Lexena, Kansas, and Theodore Thomas of Lithonia, Georgia. Funeral services were held Monday, February 1, at the First Presbyterian Church of Yakima. Burial was at West Hills Memori- al Park in Yakima. Arrangements are by McComb Funeral Home in Shelton. High Low Precip. Fahrenheit (In.) 41 31 .43 47 33 2.42 29 48 42 1.51 30 42 33 .20 31 44 34 .29 44 33 .80 49 35 2.01 ts for the previ- hours are recorded for the Weather Service at 4 day at Olympic Air at Field. ists with the Na- Service predict of rain, heavy at times, weekend (Sound famil- what they said last too.) Snowfall may be in the mountains; near Vel nightly temperatures 35 to 40 with day- around 45. LUary, while not as far as November and was a damp one. At Field, the month's to- 14.52 well above the 67- of 10.41 inches for nally the wettest the year. .oad resident Allan Bar- has recorded rainfall Past five years, noted that January was wetter than lr's wet January. He 15.30 inches this year .40 inches last year. At on Field, it was the re- st year's reading was there. en noted that since No- 1, 51 inches of rain fell at "Quite a contrast," he lone inch he recorded Une 27 to October 3. At Field, the total rain- November, December was 53.06 inches. Nita Heikes Nita Heikes, a resident of Shel- ton, died Thursday, January 28, at Saint Peter Hospital in Olym- pia. She was 79 years old. Arrangements are by McComb Funeral Home in Shelton. Everett G. Swank Everett G. Swank, a resident of Hoodsport for 19 years, died Mon- day, February 1, at Fir Lane Health and Rehabilitation Center in Shelton. He was 83, and had been a Tacoma resident for 30 years before moving to the local area. He was born June 14, 1915, in Billings, Montana, to Otto and Selma (Johnson) Swank. He married Jeanne Christen- sen on July 14, 1943. Mr. Swank served in the Army from 1942 to 1945 and was a first lieutenant at the time he was dis- charged. He worked as an auditor for the Washington State Employ- ment Security Department's tax division and retired in 1980. He was a member of the Amer- ican Legion in Tacoma. His fami- ly said he was a great bargain hunter and an avid baseball fan, and he enjoyed trips to Reno. He is survived by his wife, Jeanne Swank of Hoodsport; son Bradley Swank of Tokeland; daughter Sandra Sheeley of Seat- tle; and three grandchildren. There will be no service. Me- morial donations may be made to the donor's charity of choice. Arrangements are by McComb Funeral Home in Shelton. Vivian Buechel Vivian D. Buechel, a resident of the Shelton area for the past 82 years, died at Mason General Hospital following a traffic acci- dent Monday, February 1. She was 88. She was born November 15, 1910, in Seattle to Ernest and Henrietta (Schmidt) Fox. Mrs. Buechel was a homemak- er. She served on the Mason County Elections Board for many years. She enjoyed reading and gardening. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fritz Buechel, in 1992 and by son Joseph Buechel in 1994. She is survived by sons Thom- as Buechel of Olympia and Peter Buechel of Monterey, California; brother Richard Fox of Onalaska; sister Ernetta Boren of Issaquah; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, February 5, at Saint Edward's Catholic Church in Shelton. Memorial donations may be made to Saint Edward's Catholic Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 758, Shelton. Arrangements are by McComb Funeral Home in Shelton. Marissa Wolf-Doyle Marissa Sue Wolf-Doyle, an in- fant who was 28 days old, died Thursday, January 28, at Tacoma General Hospital. She was born January 1 in Ta- coma to Mark Alton Doyle and Jennifer Renee Wolf of Shelton. Also surviving are grandpar- ents Jim and Sue Wolf, and Ray and Sue Doyle, all of Shelton. Arrangements are by McComb Funeral Home in Shelton. Mary McFarland Mary L. McFarland, a resident of Shelton for 23 years, died of heart failure Monday, February 1, at Evergreen Nursing and Re- habilitation in Olympia. She was 80. She was born May 29, 1918, in Havre, Montana, to Frank and Goldie (Hungerford) Kiehn. She was raised in Montana and the Everett area. She also lived in Bremerton for 24 years. She married Thomas E. Mc- Farland on February 27, 1937, in Snohomish. He preceded her in death in 1987. Mrs. McFarland was a home- maker. She enjoyed gardening, travel (especially to Reno), read- ing, playing cards and her family. She is survived by sons Michael McFarland of Olympia and Albert McFarland of Bremer- ton; daughter Gloria Stuart of Seabeck; brother Bill Kiehn of Ar- lington; sister-in-law Cleo Kiehn of Machias; four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. There will be no service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, Washington Affiliate, Southwest Area Office, 16 Tacoma Avenue N., Tacoma 98403, or the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, 1124 Columbia Street, Seattle 98104- 2092. Arrangements are by McComb Funeral Home in Shelton. Frank W. Byars Frank W. Byars Frank W. Byars, a resident of Union for 15 years, died of cere- bral bleeding Thursday, January 28, at Madigan Army Medical Center near Tacoma. He was 59. He was born February 25, 1939, in Austin, Texas, to Frank Byars Sr. and Evelyn (Broaddus) Byars. He was raised by his grandmother, Willie Mae Broad- dus. He married Jean (Gaspard) Byars in November of 1959. He served in the Navy from January 31, 1957 to August 20, 1975, and had achieved an E-6 rank at the time of his discharge. He worked as a pipefitter at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton. Mr. Byars was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. He loved to fish and hunt, was wild about rodeos and loved spending time with his family. He was a patient and unselfish man, his family said. He is survived by his wife, Jean Byars of Union; son Jay Byars of Everett; daughters Theresia Burgess of San Diego, California, Mary Byars of Shelton and Billie Byars of Shelton; sisters Edna Byars and Mary Byars, both of California; and eight grandchildren. A graveside service was held Wednesday, February 3, at Shel- ton Memorial Park. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Forest Funeral Home in Shelton. Mary L. Johnson Mary L. Johnson, a resident of Tacoma for the past four years and a former Grapeview resident, died Wednesday, January 27. She was 64. She was a retired phone opera- tor at Ben March6. Mrs. Johnson is survived by her husband, Emmett Johnson of Tacoma; daughters Judith Wi- loughby and her husband Dick of Florida and Laurie Kroll of Taco- ma; son Dan McGrady of Hoods- port; grandchildren Jonathan La- Sauce, Matthew Kroll, Danny Kroll and Lana McGrady; broth- ers Louie Schiemer of Cle Elum and Bob Schiemer of Federal Way; and sister Vicky Hudspeth of Texas. Memorial services were held Tuesday, February 2, at Haven of Rest Chapel in Gig Harbor. In- urnment was at Haven of Rest Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Haven of Rest in Gig Harbor. WE WANT lq empty space. e rben Iooke) c)own upon The earth ant) saw Vou "rlle/:ace. He put His anas aRount you ah MASON COUNTY FIRE DISTRICTS NEED VOLUNTEER tiffed) you w ResT. FIREFIGHTERS AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS (EMTs) OOs qac)en mUST be [eauTiFU[. He only Takes BENEFITS: Help others • Serve your community " esr. He knew That you were suFFeRznq, am) • Education • Hands on training ° Reduces oz e, Inew you were zn pain. He knew That you tax and insurance costs • Other benefits @T leve lieT well on eanTb aqaln. He saw The If you are interested or have questions, contact oa iv " . as qeTTlnq Rouqh, am) biLLs were ba) TO Flrecom at 426-5533. ctlmk So He cLoset) your weary eyeLu)s am) They can refer you to the fire district you live in. wbispeec) ... "Peace Be Throe" Sponsored by Mason County Fire Chiefs Association I IIIII 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 Teofil and Helena (Schelling) Richert. 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- vid 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 Evangeline Miller of Edmonds, Edith Johnson of Shelton, Alvena R. Johnson 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 Johnson (Mrs. Johnson's grandson) offi- ciated. Burial was at Shelton Me- morial 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. Ann M. Perkins Ann M. Perkins, a lifelong resi- dent of Shelton, died of cancer Monday, January 25, at her sister's home in Olympia. She was 74. She was born July 5, 1924, in Tacoma to Richard and Ada (Satterquist) Matthews. She married David L. Perkins on November 21, 1976. Previous- ly, she was married to Samuel G. McKee. He preceded her in death. Mrs. Perkins was a homemak- er. From 1966 to 1971, she was co-manager of the Sherman Clay music store in Olympia. Mrs. Perkins loved to take car trips and enjoyed movies, cross- word puzzles and trips to the beach. She is survived by husband David L. Perkins of Shelton; son George McKee of Chehalis; daughters Joan (McKee) Best-Fox of Arlington; Karen (McKee) Bad- er of Olympia and Allison (McKee) McGuire of Tacoma; sister Georgia Cousins of Olym- pia; and seven grandchildren. No services were scheduled. Arrangements are by American Memorial Funeral Directors of Olympia. No Power? 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Mrs. Flansburgh was a mem- ber of the First Baptist Church of Othello. She taught Sunday school for 50 years, was inw)lved in the Women's Missionary Fel- lowship and touched many liw,,s, her family said. Her family was very important to her and she was called a dedicated daughter, wife, daughter-in-law, mother and grandmother. She is survived by husband Ehno Flansburgh of Mesa; son Russell Flansburgh and his wifb Sherrie of Shelton; and daughters Letha "Lee" Unruh and her hus- band Don of Yakima, Mary A. Mitchell of Richland, and Christy J. Kent and her husband Rick of Connell. Also surviving are her mother, Letha L.M. Cavanaugh of Kent; brother Virgil Cavanaugh and his wife Della of Renton; sister La- Vera Cavanaugh and her hus- band Ray of Kent; and grandchil- dren Jan Alexander, Jason Alex- ander and his wife Lori, Beckie Flansburgh, Troy Unruh, Amber Henyan and her husband Note, Amy Thompson, Randy Kent and Jared Kent. Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 2, at the First Baptist Church of Othello. Vault interment was at Bess Hampton Memorial Gardens in Othello. Arrangements are by Stevens Funeral Chapel in Othello. by Bill & Leslee McComb PRAYERFUL THOUGHTS There are now scientific data that support what many have long known -- that prayer and positive thinking have a catm- ing effect upon the mind and a healthful effect upon the body. Those who take time out from their busy schedules to pray or meditate will be blessed with richer rewards. The paths to their goals will become clearer. Their relationships with others will grow deeper. And, most im- portantly, their sense of them- selves will become enlightened. As the Roman philosopher Sen- eca noted: "The mind is never right but when it is at peace within itself; the soul is in heaven even while it is in the flesh, if it be purged of its natural corrup- tions, and taken up with divine thoughts and contemplations." Life is meant to be a celebra- tion. How special and wise are those who find a reason to make every day a special one. At McCOMB FUNERAL HOME, 703 Railroad Avenue West, we believe a funeral is not so much about mourning a loss as it is about celebrating the life of someone we love. For profes- sional assistance, call 426- 4803. Grief counseling is avail- able. We can also help with so- cial security and veteran's pa- pers. QUOTE: "Prayer is the wing wherewith the soul flies to heaven, and meditation the eye wherewith we see God." Ambrose of Milan I ii I i ii i i Thursday, February 4, 1999 - Shelton-Mason County Journal - Page 9 IIII t • Robert 'Bob' Eken to R°bert "Bob" Eken, 72, of Shel- died Tuesday, February 2, at his home. ,he A full obituary will appear in JOUrnal next week. l.ba'rangements are by McComb aaeral Home in Shelton. h Knight Kenneth L. Knight, 60, of Shel- died Tuesday, February 2, at full obituary will appear in Journal next week. A memorial service will be held ;a later date. Contact the family information about that. are by Forest Home in Shelton. :e Whitlock V. (Larsen) Whitlock, longtime Shelton resi- Friday, January 29, in Iowa. She was 97. She was born May 26, 1901, in City, Missouri, and was a Shelton resident until to Iowa in 1986. 88he had been a member of the helton Moose Lodge and enjoyed ltg and gardening. She was a eV0ted and loving wife and m°ther, her family said. ]he Was preceded in death by Gene Snell. is survived by daughters Polson of Keokuk, Iowa, Vinzant of Tacoma, and 10 great- graveside service will be held February 10, at Shel- ial Park. IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII 00eather llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllUllllllllllllllil Eugene Thomas Eugene G. Thomas, a hard- working man who worked until he was 83 years old, died of natu- ral causes Thursday, January 28, at Fir Lane Health and Rehabili- tation Center in Shelton. He was 98 and had been a resident of Ma- son County for nine years. He was born November 27, 1900, to John and Frankie (Van- diver) Thomas at Asher, Arkan- sas. He married Ollie Marie Melton of Bradleyville, Missouri, on Au- gust 26, 1925, in Yakima. She preceded him in death on June 1, 1995. Mr. Thomas was employed by Condon Orchards in Yakima for 50 years. He retired at the age of 83, when he and his wife moved to Tokeland to be near their daughter. They then moved to Shelton with her family in 1990. He was an avid fisherman, tak- ing his family on many hunting and fishing trips during the child- ren's youth. He also enjoyed trav- eling with his wife on short trips to visit friends and see the coun- tryside. He is survived by sons Vernon Thomas and his wife Sylvia of West Richland, and Barry Tho- mas and his wife Judee of Taco- ma; daughters Pauline Kennedy and her husband Pete of Shelton, and Maxine Yeager and her hus- band Howard of Othello; 16 grandchildren, 39 great- grandchildren; eight great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. The second of 14 children, he is survived by sisters Virginia How- ard of Claremore, Oklahoma and Freda Deisz of Sun City, Arizona; and brothers Andrew Thomas of Sun City, Arizona, Cecil Thomas of Lexena, Kansas, and Theodore Thomas of Lithonia, Georgia. Funeral services were held Monday, February 1, at the First Presbyterian Church of Yakima. Burial was at West Hills Memori- al Park in Yakima. Arrangements are by McComb Funeral Home in Shelton. High Low Precip. Fahrenheit (In.) 41 31 .43 47 33 2.42 29 48 42 1.51 30 42 33 .20 31 44 34 .29 44 33 .80 49 35 2.01 ts for the previ- hours are recorded for the Weather Service at 4 day at Olympic Air at Field. ists with the Na- Service predict of rain, heavy at times, weekend (Sound famil- what they said last too.) Snowfall may be in the mountains; near Vel nightly temperatures 35 to 40 with day- around 45. LUary, while not as far as November and was a damp one. At Field, the month's to- 14.52 well above the 67- of 10.41 inches for nally the wettest the year. .oad resident Allan Bar- has recorded rainfall Past five years, noted that January was wetter than lr's wet January. He 15.30 inches this year .40 inches last year. At on Field, it was the re- st year's reading was there. en noted that since No- 1, 51 inches of rain fell at "Quite a contrast," he lone inch he recorded Une 27 to October 3. At Field, the total rain- November, December was 53.06 inches. Nita Heikes Nita Heikes, a resident of Shel- ton, died Thursday, January 28, at Saint Peter Hospital in Olym- pia. She was 79 years old. Arrangements are by McComb Funeral Home in Shelton. Everett G. Swank Everett G. Swank, a resident of Hoodsport for 19 years, died Mon- day, February 1, at Fir Lane Health and Rehabilitation Center in Shelton. He was 83, and had been a Tacoma resident for 30 years before moving to the local area. He was born June 14, 1915, in Billings, Montana, to Otto and Selma (Johnson) Swank. He married Jeanne Christen- sen on July 14, 1943. Mr. Swank served in the Army from 1942 to 1945 and was a first lieutenant at the time he was dis- charged. He worked as an auditor for the Washington State Employ- ment Security Department's tax division and retired in 1980. He was a member of the Amer- ican Legion in Tacoma. His fami- ly said he was a great bargain hunter and an avid baseball fan, and he enjoyed trips to Reno. He is survived by his wife, Jeanne Swank of Hoodsport; son Bradley Swank of Tokeland; daughter Sandra Sheeley of Seat- tle; and three grandchildren. There will be no service. Me- morial donations may be made to the donor's charity of choice. Arrangements are by McComb Funeral Home in Shelton. Vivian Buechel Vivian D. Buechel, a resident of the Shelton area for the past 82 years, died at Mason General Hospital following a traffic acci- dent Monday, February 1. She was 88. She was born November 15, 1910, in Seattle to Ernest and Henrietta (Schmidt) Fox. Mrs. Buechel was a homemak- er. She served on the Mason County Elections Board for many years. She enjoyed reading and gardening. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fritz Buechel, in 1992 and by son Joseph Buechel in 1994. She is survived by sons Thom- as Buechel of Olympia and Peter Buechel of Monterey, California; brother Richard Fox of Onalaska; sister Ernetta Boren of Issaquah; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, February 5, at Saint Edward's Catholic Church in Shelton. Memorial donations may be made to Saint Edward's Catholic Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 758, Shelton. Arrangements are by McComb Funeral Home in Shelton. Marissa Wolf-Doyle Marissa Sue Wolf-Doyle, an in- fant who was 28 days old, died Thursday, January 28, at Tacoma General Hospital. She was born January 1 in Ta- coma to Mark Alton Doyle and Jennifer Renee Wolf of Shelton. Also surviving are grandpar- ents Jim and Sue Wolf, and Ray and Sue Doyle, all of Shelton. Arrangements are by McComb Funeral Home in Shelton. Mary McFarland Mary L. McFarland, a resident of Shelton for 23 years, died of heart failure Monday, February 1, at Evergreen Nursing and Re- habilitation in Olympia. She was 80. She was born May 29, 1918, in Havre, Montana, to Frank and Goldie (Hungerford) Kiehn. She was raised in Montana and the Everett area. She also lived in Bremerton for 24 years. She married Thomas E. Mc- Farland on February 27, 1937, in Snohomish. He preceded her in death in 1987. Mrs. McFarland was a home- maker. She enjoyed gardening, travel (especially to Reno), read- ing, playing cards and her family. She is survived by sons Michael McFarland of Olympia and Albert McFarland of Bremer- ton; daughter Gloria Stuart of Seabeck; brother Bill Kiehn of Ar- lington; sister-in-law Cleo Kiehn of Machias; four grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. There will be no service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, Washington Affiliate, Southwest Area Office, 16 Tacoma Avenue N., Tacoma 98403, or the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, 1124 Columbia Street, Seattle 98104- 2092. Arrangements are by McComb Funeral Home in Shelton. Frank W. Byars Frank W. Byars Frank W. Byars, a resident of Union for 15 years, died of cere- bral bleeding Thursday, January 28, at Madigan Army Medical Center near Tacoma. He was 59. He was born February 25, 1939, in Austin, Texas, to Frank Byars Sr. and Evelyn (Broaddus) Byars. He was raised by his grandmother, Willie Mae Broad- dus. He married Jean (Gaspard) Byars in November of 1959. He served in the Navy from January 31, 1957 to August 20, 1975, and had achieved an E-6 rank at the time of his discharge. He worked as a pipefitter at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton. Mr. Byars was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. He loved to fish and hunt, was wild about rodeos and loved spending time with his family. He was a patient and unselfish man, his family said. He is survived by his wife, Jean Byars of Union; son Jay Byars of Everett; daughters Theresia Burgess of San Diego, California, Mary Byars of Shelton and Billie Byars of Shelton; sisters Edna Byars and Mary Byars, both of California; and eight grandchildren. A graveside service was held Wednesday, February 3, at Shel- ton Memorial Park. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by Forest Funeral Home in Shelton. Mary L. Johnson Mary L. Johnson, a resident of Tacoma for the past four years and a former Grapeview resident, died Wednesday, January 27. She was 64. She was a retired phone opera- tor at Ben March6. Mrs. Johnson is survived by her husband, Emmett Johnson of Tacoma; daughters Judith Wi- loughby and her husband Dick of Florida and Laurie Kroll of Taco- ma; son Dan McGrady of Hoods- port; grandchildren Jonathan La- Sauce, Matthew Kroll, Danny Kroll and Lana McGrady; broth- ers Louie Schiemer of Cle Elum and Bob Schiemer of Federal Way; and sister Vicky Hudspeth of Texas. Memorial services were held Tuesday, February 2, at Haven of Rest Chapel in Gig Harbor. In- urnment was at Haven of Rest Memorial Park. Arrangements are by Haven of Rest in Gig Harbor. WE WANT lq empty space. e rben Iooke) c)own upon The earth ant) saw Vou "rlle/:ace. He put His anas aRount you ah MASON COUNTY FIRE DISTRICTS NEED VOLUNTEER tiffed) you w ResT. FIREFIGHTERS AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS (EMTs) OOs qac)en mUST be [eauTiFU[. He only Takes BENEFITS: Help others • Serve your community " esr. He knew That you were suFFeRznq, am) • Education • Hands on training ° Reduces oz e, Inew you were zn pain. He knew That you tax and insurance costs • Other benefits @T leve lieT well on eanTb aqaln. He saw The If you are interested or have questions, contact oa iv " . as qeTTlnq Rouqh, am) biLLs were ba) TO Flrecom at 426-5533. ctlmk So He cLoset) your weary eyeLu)s am) They can refer you to the fire district you live in. wbispeec) ... "Peace Be Throe" Sponsored by Mason County Fire Chiefs Association I IIIII 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 Teofil and Helena (Schelling) Richert. 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- vid 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 Evangeline Miller of Edmonds, Edith Johnson of Shelton, Alvena R. Johnson 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 Johnson (Mrs. Johnson's grandson) offi- ciated. Burial was at Shelton Me- morial 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. Ann M. Perkins Ann M. Perkins, a lifelong resi- dent of Shelton, died of cancer Monday, January 25, at her sister's home in Olympia. She was 74. She was born July 5, 1924, in Tacoma to Richard and Ada (Satterquist) Matthews. She married David L. Perkins on November 21, 1976. Previous- ly, she was married to Samuel G. McKee. He preceded her in death. Mrs. Perkins was a homemak- er. From 1966 to 1971, she was co-manager of the Sherman Clay music store in Olympia. Mrs. Perkins loved to take car trips and enjoyed movies, cross- word puzzles and trips to the beach. She is survived by husband David L. Perkins of Shelton; son George McKee of Chehalis; daughters Joan (McKee) Best-Fox of Arlington; Karen (McKee) Bad- er of Olympia and Allison (McKee) McGuire of Tacoma; sister Georgia Cousins of Olym- pia; and seven grandchildren. No services were scheduled. Arrangements are by American Memorial Funeral Directors of Olympia. No Power? No Problem! i00Bm00r Natural or Propane Gas Melt away the cold winter weather in comfort and style. The incredible warmth and beauty of your Regency fireplace awaits with just a "flick of a switch." • 41,000 BTUs of heat * No electricity required Capital City Stove & Fan Center 2118 Pacific Ave., Olympia • 943-5587 Mon.-Fri. 8:30 - 6:00 p.m. Sat. 8:30 - 5:30 p.m. Roberta Flansburgh Former Skokomish Valley Res- ident Roberta E. Flansburgh died Friday, January 29, at the Othel- lo Community Hospital. She was 74 and a resident of Mesa. She was born June 23, 1924, in Sunnyside to Orvel B. and Letha L.M. (Orsborn) Cavanaugh. She was raised in the Yakima Valley and moved to Kent in 1942, grad- uating from Kent High School. She then attended Northwest Christian College in Eugene, Ore- gon. She married Elmo W. Flans- burgh on September 14, 1946, in Kent. The couple moved to the Skokomish Valley where they lived for 10 years. In 1960, they moved to the Columbia Basin, settling near Basin City. Mrs. Flansburgh was a mem- ber of the First Baptist Church of Othello. She taught Sunday school for 50 years, was inw)lved in the Women's Missionary Fel- lowship and touched many liw,,s, her family said. Her family was very important to her and she was called a dedicated daughter, wife, daughter-in-law, mother and grandmother. She is survived by husband Ehno Flansburgh of Mesa; son Russell Flansburgh and his wifb Sherrie of Shelton; and daughters Letha "Lee" Unruh and her hus- band Don of Yakima, Mary A. Mitchell of Richland, and Christy J. Kent and her husband Rick of Connell. Also surviving are her mother, Letha L.M. Cavanaugh of Kent; brother Virgil Cavanaugh and his wife Della of Renton; sister La- Vera Cavanaugh and her hus- band Ray of Kent; and grandchil- dren Jan Alexander, Jason Alex- ander and his wife Lori, Beckie Flansburgh, Troy Unruh, Amber Henyan and her husband Note, Amy Thompson, Randy Kent and Jared Kent. Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 2, at the First Baptist Church of Othello. Vault interment was at Bess Hampton Memorial Gardens in Othello. Arrangements are by Stevens Funeral Chapel in Othello. by Bill & Leslee McComb PRAYERFUL THOUGHTS There are now scientific data that support what many have long known -- that prayer and positive thinking have a catm- ing effect upon the mind and a healthful effect upon the body. Those who take time out from their busy schedules to pray or meditate will be blessed with richer rewards. The paths to their goals will become clearer. Their relationships with others will grow deeper. And, most im- portantly, their sense of them- selves will become enlightened. As the Roman philosopher Sen- eca noted: "The mind is never right but when it is at peace within itself; the soul is in heaven even while it is in the flesh, if it be purged of its natural corrup- tions, and taken up with divine thoughts and contemplations." Life is meant to be a celebra- tion. How special and wise are those who find a reason to make every day a special one. At McCOMB FUNERAL HOME, 703 Railroad Avenue West, we believe a funeral is not so much about mourning a loss as it is about celebrating the life of someone we love. For profes- sional assistance, call 426- 4803. Grief counseling is avail- able. We can also help with so- cial security and veteran's pa- pers. QUOTE: "Prayer is the wing wherewith the soul flies to heaven, and meditation the eye wherewith we see God." Ambrose of Milan I ii I i ii i i Thursday, February 4, 1999 - Shelton-Mason County Journal - Page 9 IIII