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Recently Passed Cathy Luhm Munson, 74. a resident of Seattle, passed away January 20, 2024, at home. it is unknown at this time who is making arrangements. Muriel Wilson, 93, a resident of Shelton, passed away February 3, 2024, at Alpine Way in Shelton, WA. Arrangements are by McComb Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Arlene Clarke, 98, a resident of Olympia, passed away February 3, 2023, at home. Arrangements are by McComb 8 Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. FUNERAL HOMES Available 24/7 Quality Services at Affordable Prices or" Three Generations of Family Funeral Service Experience Khleen Blanchette .(36) 4277:8044 :' Thursday, Feb. 15, 2024 Shelton-Mason Counnl Journal - Page 31 Monica “Nikki” Essie (Coles) Overbey i’uly 8, 1945 February 2, 2024 Monica “Nikki” Overbey went home to be with Jesus on February 2, 2024. She was born on Iuly S, 1945 in San Francisco, CA and grew up on '1he Hood ('lanal in Union, WA. She graduated from lrene S. Reed High School in Shelton in 1963. She lived in San Francisco and New York after graduating, and then moved to Olympia, \’\'A where she lived for 48 years. h'lonica worked for (7(71 Solutions in Olympia for 22 years. She was the company’s first Office Manager, establishing many ofthe company’s original policies and procedures. She loved working for CCl and held several positions during her tenure there, including Administrative Assistant, Executive Secretaryand H R Administratm‘. She retired in 1999. Monica married Glen Walter Brincken in 1994. While married to Glen, she served as Coordinator to the Puget Sound Energy Retirees Association, visited the elderly and assisted them with transportation and living needs as part of her church’s nursing home ministry, and served as Board Member for the Ken lake Homeowners Association. Glen and Monica enjoyed traveling, playing cards with their friends, and hosting large gatherings in their home for friends and family. They were active in their church and led an eventful lifestyle until Glen’s passing on September 23, 2002. Monica loved photography, good music and dancing, but above all else, Monica loved Iesus. Her love for Jesus reflected how she loved others. She had a deeply compassionate spirit, always quick to assist others whenever she could and happy to bring comfort to those in need. Ifsomeone was hurting and needed a kind word ‘or prayer, she would gladly offer it. Even to strangers (although, the truth is, Monica never met a stranger in her life). Her kindness brought great happiness to those around her. She gave freely of her time and her love, and always made David Brown, 79, a resident of Tumwater, passed away February 7, 2024, at home. Arrangements are by McComb Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Jean Hunt, 77, a resident of Vancouver, passed away February 8, 2024, at home. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Don Rutherford, 87, a resident of Matlock, passed away February 8, 2024, at home. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Famin Funeral Home and Crematory. people feel like they were the most important thing in her world. Monica came out of retirement to become the manager of Friendly Village in Olympia. She prided herself in knowing all the residents (and their petsl) by name. She was not only a manager of the community, but also a friend to so many who lived there. She rel ired from Friendly Village in 2011. She married Hershal Eugene ()verbey on September 16, 2012. Hershal and Monica enjoyed hosting social gatherings with their friends, and loved Working together on their beautiful yard and garden area. 'lhey were generous with their time and active in their home community. "lhey loved sitting together on their porch swing enjoying their outdoor living space. Monica suffered from dementia for several years, and while her suffering was great, she never lost her faith in Jesus. She was bold in her faith and loved to share Jesus with others. She truly had a smile that would light up a room. A friend once said to her, “You‘re full oflife and light and you sparkle." That summed up Monica perfectly. Monica is preceded in death by her parents Harry and Marion “Micki” Coles, andher brother Harry Coles, IV. She is survived by her husband, Hershal Eugene Overbey of Olympia, her daughter, Natalia (Coles) Dittmer (married to Dave Dittmer) of Woodland, WA, her brother Doug Coles of Grants, NM, her brother Eric Coles of Glen Ellyn, 11. and her brother Brad (Soles of Honolulu, HI. She leaves behind a legacy of love as seen by the many others who loved her deeply and called her “mom” and “grandma.” We will celebrate Monica “Nikkin on Saturday, March 9, 2024 at 1:00 pm. The service will be held at City Life Church located at 4205 Lacey Blvd SE in Lacey, WA. Leonard William Hurst, 76, a resident of Olympia, passed away February 9, 2024, at home. Arrangements are by Forest Funeral Home and Crematory. Millard “Dean” Smith, 84, a resident of Vancouver, passed away February 11, 2024, at home. Arrangements are by McComb 8 Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Carol Jordan, 85, a resident of Shelton, passed away February 2, 2024, at home. Arrangements are by McComb Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. Y