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IIIIlUlIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlUlIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII 00qrrivals IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlUlIIIlUlIIIIIIIII Destiny Mac Aibro was born on February 13 at Mason General Hospital to Nikita Sierra and Ronald L. Albro of Shelton. She weighed 6 pounds, 10 ounces and was 181/ inches long. She joins Contessa Lynn Al- bro, age 2 /4. Grandparents are Dorothy Mae and Roy Albro of Shelton, and Di- ana and Paul Sierra of Lacey. Shane Michael Mazdzer was born on February 12 at Mason General Hospital to Trina and Matthew Mazdzer of Mason County. He weighed 9 pounds and was 21 inches long. He joins Matthew Cooper, age 5. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. James Dailey of Shelton, and Mr. and Mrs. Luke Raschke of Bremerton. Tristan Jarrod Harris was born on February 11 at Mason General Hospital to Kim- berly and Greg Harris of Shelton. He weighed 8 pounds and was 20 inches long. He joins Kyle, age 6, Cody, age 5, and Kasey, age 3. Destini Dawn Hannah was born on February 11 at Mason General Hospital to Lynn Hannah of Shelton. She weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces and was 19a/4 inches long. She joins Candis, age 7 lp, and Meckia, age 2. Grandparents are Don Hannah of Shelton, and Gladys Hannah of Texas. Gavin Layne Francis Small was born on February 11 at Mason General Hospital to Ryanne and Jeremy Small of Shelton. He weighed 8 pounds, 15 ounces and was 21 inches long. Grandparents are Larry and Louise Small of Orting, Valerie Koch of Sumner, James and Leanne Tucker of Shelton, and Jeanie and Brian Kaale of Jeffers, Minnesota. Carol Louise Renner was born on February 9 at Ma- son General Hospital to Elizabeth Aiten and Ronald Renner Jr. of Shelton. She weighed 6 pounds, 7 ounces and was 191/2 inches long. She joins Joseph, age 31/. Grandparents are Carol and Ron Renner Sr. of Shelton, Wayne and Dixie Cuzick of Hoodsport, Robert AJtken of Shel- ton, Carol Glenn of Shelton, and Charles Chamblin of Shelton. Mackenzie Rae Castro was born on February 9 at Ma- son General Hospital to Christina Stacy and Ruben Castro of Shel- ton. She weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce and was 193/, inches long. Grandparents are Dusty and Anita Wate of Shelton, Kim and Connie Stacy of Olympia, Liberio Castro of Shelton, and Maria Gui- joss of Mexico. Cody Michael Bragg-McCord was born on February 8 at Ma- son General Hospital to Sheryl L. Bragg and Michael W. McCord of Shelton. He weighed 8 pounds, 7 ounces and was 21 inches long. He joins Zack McCord, Ashley McCord, Malicia Bragg-McCord, age 2112, and James Bragg-Mc- Cord, age 1. Grandparents are Allen and Kathleen Bragg of Shelton, and Alta and Mick McCord of Shelton. Great-grandfather is Wayne Me- Cord of Shelton. Sadie Lee Thomas was born on January 11 at Ma- son General Hospital to Crystal and Roy Thomas of Quinhagak, Alaska. She weighed 9 pounds, 2 OUnces and was 203/4 inches long. She joins Sara, age 3. Grandparents are Ann and Doug Norton of Shelton, Shirley Thomas of Everett, and Bernie Thomas of Enumclaw. GOT HEADACHES?. Call 1-800-777-3239 (24 hr,) Order your free report on @ ii iiii Goldie G. Ross Goldie Gladis Ross, a Shelton resident since 1990, died Satur- day, February 13, at Alpine Way Retirement Apartments in Shel- ton. She was 93. She was born February 23, 1905, in Anselmo, Nebraska, to Isaac O. and Ellah Adell (Timmons) Smith, both of Irish descent. She was the youngest of 11 children. She married Roscoe Ross on November 16, 1921. They lived in Nebraska, South Dakota, Idaho and Eugene, Oregon, before mov- ing to Ellensburg in 1945. Mrs. Ross lived in Ellensburg until her health failed and she moved to Shelton to live with son Dennie Ross and his wife Avis in 1990. She was preceded in death by an infant son, Dean, and by her husband, Roscoe R. Ross, who died in 1951. Her favorite hobby was crocheting and she made table- cloths for each of her children as well as dollies and stuffed ani- mals. She also made quilts with swatches from clothing. Her love of trees probably came from her mother, who planted black olive and cedar trees on the family farm in Nebraska. Many of the large cedars remain standing along the driveway there. Mrs. Ross also enjoyed growing flowers indoors and out. She loved to bake, especially pies and cookies. Throughout her life, her main interest remained her family. She focused her daily life and thoughts on them, her family said. Three nieces who remained especially close to her during the past five years are Linda Ander- son of Shelton, Irene Towle of San Jacinto, California, and Ruth Vance of Scottsbluff, Nebraska. She is survived by sons Leo D. Ross and his wife Gladys of Taco- ma, Jimmie D. Ross and his wife Roxie of Benton City, Dennie R. Ross and his wife Avis of Shelton, and Lanney D. Ross and his wife Bonnie of Cheyenne, Wyoming; daughter Pauline Diefenbach of Ellensburg; 11 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, February 19, at Steward & Williams Funeral Home in Ellensburg. Burial will be at the Odd Fellows Cemetery in Ellensburg. Local arrangements are by Me- Comb Funeral Home in Shelton. i Georgia A. Oliver A funeral will be held today for Georgia Abeita Oliver, a longtime educator whose final teaching post was at Hood Canal School. She died Sunday, February 14, at Fir Lane Health and Rehabilita- tion Center in Shelton. She was 84 and a resident of Lilliwaup. She was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on May 17, 1914. She was of Pueblo Indian heritage. tier father, Lazaro Abeita, was from the Isleta Pueblo, while her mother, Mary (Pradt) Abeita, was from the Laguna Pueblo. Her grandfather, George H. Pradt, was a well-known Civil War ve- teran who came west as a govern- ment surveyor and married a La- guna woman. Her early schooling was at Saint Vincent Academy in Albu- querque. She then attended Ba- cone College in Oklahoma, where she met Emmett Oliver. They lat- er became engaged just prior to leaving the college. She continued her education at the University of New Mexico, while Mr. Oliver attended the University of Redlands. Later, they both returned to teach at Ba- cone and were married there in 1937. They took teaching positions through the U.S. Bureau of Indi- an Affairs at the Acoma Pueblo in New Mexico. Their first son, Ar- nold Oliver, was born there and they remained at Acoma until World War II broke out. Shortly afterward, Mr. Oliver left for the U.S. Coast Guard Academy; and since his convoy escort duty took him in and out of New York, Mrs. Oliver and Arnold moved there. After the war, the family moved to Seattle, where Mr. Oliv- er completed graduate studies at the University of Washington. Their son, Marvin Oliver, was born there. The Olivers moved to Shelton and began teaching in the area. Their daughter, Marylin (Oliver) Crane, was born in Shelton. Their stay was interrupted by the out- break of the Korean War and Mr. Oliver was recalled to active duty with the Coast Guard. Their next tour of teaching was at Fremont, California, following Mr. Oliver's education work at the Coast Guard base at nearby Alameda. After Mr. Oliver ven- tured into higher education work at the University of California at Los Angeles and the University of Washington, the family ended up Bill aims for lottery funding for schools Shelton Democrat Kathy Haigh, a 35th District state rep- resentative, is sponsoring legisla- tion that earmarks all the state's lottery profits toward funding of education. Bolstering education funding is "especially important for rural and small-town school districts," Haigh said. "Where a family lives should not impact the education children receive." Haigh, a 12-year member of the Southside School Board and Democratic vice chair of the House Education Committee, said the legislation is part of her over- all efforts "to reform our state's system of funding local educa- tion." l00usiness 00ournal ERA MAIN STREAM REALTY sales associates were honored February 12 at the annual ERA Puget Sound Broker Council awards luncheon at the Meridian Valley Country Club. Jerry Obendorf was named ERA Main Stream's outstanding associate of the year and received recognition for closing sales in excess of $2 million. Also receiving honors were Shirley Dempsey, most residential listings; Kathy Schultz, third place in Rookie of the Year nominations; and Rosalee Anderson, Richard Beckman and Bob VonBargen, closing sales in excess of $1 million. FIR LANE Health and Rehabilitation Center received its Eden Tree last week. One of two nursing homes in the state to register as an Eden Alternative facility, Fir Lane has made a commitment to the establishment of a home- like atmosphere where residents can tend plants and in- teract regularly with animals and children. SPECIALISTS IN REROOFING & DIFFICULT REPAIRS Conlraotor'= Reg. NO, ROOFDI' 168N8 "We make house calls. Your full-sen/ice contractor." Visit our showroom at ,\\;' 2136 Olympic Highwsy North, Shelton Oiympia-Lacey 427-8611 Life Beyond Headaches a52.00294 ....... -  -- ' i ii ' i Ii i i i i Page 12 - Shelton.Mason County Journal - Thursday, February 18, 1999 @ Georgia A. Oliver in Shelton once again. Following a move to the Hood Canal area, Mrs. Oliver began her final teaching post at Hood Canal School. She also did some teaching at Sequim. Mrs. Oliver genuinely loved the children she taught in the four states where her career and mar- riage took her. She was preceded in death by son Arnold Oliver. She is survived by husband Emmett S. Oliver of Lilliwaup; son Marvin E, Oliver of Seattle; daughter Marylin (Oliver) Crane of Kingston; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, February 18, at the United Methodist Church of Shelton. Burial will be at Shel- ton Memorial Park. Arrangements are by McComb Funeral Home in Shelton. John P. Hocker John Paul Hocker, who flew one of the first planes carrying American prisoners of war out of the Philippine Islands during World War II, died of cancer Tuesday, February 9, at Mother Joseph Care Center in Olympia. He was 78 and hhd been a Shel- ton resident for 10 years. He was born December 14, 1920, in Clarkston on the Idaho border to Ira C. and Julia F. (Whiteside) Hocker. He married Ruth E. Drapeau on April 29, 1944 in Calumet City, Illinois. Mr. Hocker served in the Navy during World War II and the Ko- rean War. He was a pilot instruc- tor and flew one of the first planes out of the Philippine Is- lands returning American prison- ers of war. He also served as a Judge Advocate General officer. In keeping with his love of air- craft, he continued in the indus- try as a contract administrator involved in the production and sale of aircraft parts. He was a member of Saint Ed- ward's Catholic Church, where he erved as an acolyte and euchar- istic minister. He had been affiliated with the Lions and Elks clubs. He is survived by wife Ruth E. Hocker of Shelton; daughters Elaine L. Stone of Mill Creek, Karen R. Erickson of Olympia, Marsha G. Lachelt of Lakebay, Janice L. Robertson of Lakewood and Jeanne P. Nordquist of Rent- on; 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. A rosary was said at Saint Ed- ward's Catholic Church in Shel- ton Friday evening and a funeral mass was held on Saturday, Feb- ruary 13, also at Saint Edward's. Arrangements are by McComb Funeral Home in Shelton. B. Irene Gustafson B. Irene Gustafson, a Shelton resident since 1951, died of natu- ral causes Sunday, February 14, at Mason General Hospital. She was 90. She was born December 27, 1908, in Taney County, Missouri, to J.S. and L. Jeane (Snell) Re- niker. She married Sol Gustafson in Olympia in 1951. He preceded her in death in 1989. Mrs. Gustafson was a home- maker. She was also preceded in death by stepson John E. Gustafson. She is survived by stepson Ter- ry L. Gustafson of Shelton; nieces Bobbee Kendrick, Carol Whitten and Jeane Crain, all of Tulsa, Ok- lahoma; nephew Robert Roderick of Tulsa; three grandchildren, one great-grandchild and numerous other nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, February 23, at Masonic Memorial Park in Tumwater. Arrangements are by McComb Funeral Home in Shelton. James D. Greene Shelton resident James D. Greene, 47, died Monday, Febru- ary 15, at Mason General Hospi- tal. No services are planned. Arrangements are by McComb Funeral Home in Shelton. Henry W. Warnes Henry W. Warnes, a Shelton resident, died Saturday, February 13, in Shelton. He was 75. He was born March 23, 1923, in Savage, Montana. He married Rose M. Rodriques on September 30, 1949, in Reno, Nevada. They moved to Shelton in 1951. Mr. Warnes was a Shelton resi- dent for 34 of the last 48 years. He was employed with the Mason County Road Department for 17 years. He and Mrs. Warnes bought the Triangle Grocery and Feed Store in Rochester in March 1977, and operated it until their retire- ment in 1984, when they relocat- ed to Satsop. In 1991, Mr. Warnes moved back to Shelton and lived here until his death. He was a member of Shelton Moose Lodge 1684, and served as its governor for two terms. He was also a member of the lodge's ritual team. In July 1997, he re- ceived his Pilgrim's degree, the highest honor bestowed on a member of the Loyal Order of Moose. He was a veteran of World War II and served as a military police- man in Europe where he received six bronze battle stars. His recreational activities in- cluded bowling, golf and following local sports teams. He was preceded in death by wife Rose M. Warnes in 1986, and by grandson Robert Russell in 1989. Mr. Warnes is survived by daughters Henrietta Russell of Winston, Oregon, and Marie Carl- son of Leesburg, Florida; son Ar- nold Warnes of Portland, Oregon; sisters Lillian Mayfield of Fresno, California, Elnora Warnes of Shelton, Rozella May of Car- michaels, Pennsylvania, and Gina Munro of Shelton; brothers Don Warnes of Fresno, California, and Alvie Warnes of Shelton; seven grandchildren, six great-grand- children and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be at noon Saturday, February 20, at Saint Edward's Catholic Church in Shelton. Burial will be at Shel- ton Memorial Park. Arrangements are by McComb Funeral Home in Shelton. MMK board will meet Mon, A regular meeting of the Mary ary 22, in the social-studies port- M. Knight School Board will be able at the school. held at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Febru- Chuck Ruhl Insurance 10186 Cummings Drive Sedro Woolley, WA 98284 Office (360) 854-9133 * Fax (360) 854-0308. Toll Free Pager 1-888-204-4939 Hugh 'Blackie' Graham 'Blackie' Graham Longtime Shelton resident and horseman Hugh Edward "Blackie" Graham died of renal failure Sunday, February 14, at Puget Sound Health Care Center in Olympia. He was 81. He was born January 9, 1918, in Kirkville, Iowa, to Edward and Elizabeth (Strain) Graham. He was raised on the family farm in Iowa where his love of an- imals, especially horses, devel- oped. Mr. Graham joined the Army and served in the cavalry as a stable sergeant, where he put his knowledge of horses to good use. He moved to Mason County in 1948 and began working at Wi- veil's Dairy on Cloquallum Road. Over the next 20 years, he worked as a gyppo logger for Simpson Timber Company and in construction as a catskinner (bulldozer operator). In the early 1970s, he took a small herd of horses to Ocean Shores and started Blackie's Horse Rentals, a dream that would expand over the next 25 years. His family said he was a kind and generous man, taking in those who were down on their luck. He was always ready to spin a yarn and was a renowned horse-trader. A family member recalled how he once purchased a horse trailer, two horses, saddles and tack and when the sellers de- livered the horses and equipment, he had them drive him lock, stock and barrel to another buyer where he sold the whole package for twice what he had paid. He is survived by son Gregg Graham and his wife Karen of Shelton; daughter Sharon Baker and her husband Mike of Shelton; and grandchildren Gary, Tiffany and Kyle Graham, and Mike and Paul Baker, all of Shelton. He was preceded in death by a brother, Bill Graham, and a sister, Mary Abernathy, both of Ottumwa, Iowa. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, February 22, at Hope Chapel, 421 West E Street, Shelton. Memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 447 Roy Street, Seat- tle 98109. Arrangements are by McComb Funeral Home in Shelton. 'Joy' Barnes Jeannette "Joy" Barnes, a former Shelton resident, died of a heart attack Tuesday, February 9, at Capital Medical Center in Olympia. She was 56 and had been a Shelton resident for 30 years prior to moving to Olympia one year ago. She was born May 17, 1942, in Seattle to Ernest and Ruth (VanDerhoof) McClanahan. She married Robert E. Barnes on December 1, 1962. Mrs. Barnes, a co-founder of Barnes Machine in Shelton, was retired. She was involved with the Thurston County Humane Socie- ty and several other charitable causes, including the 40 et 8- Journal Christmas fund. She enjoyed her family and friends, traveling and playing the stock market. She also enjoyed horse-racing and Mariners base- ball, and cultivated cactus that she collected on her visits to the Southwest. She enjoyed sending flowers to friends and family members for special occasions. She is survived by husband Robert E. Barnes Sr. of Shelton; son Robert E. Barnes Jr. and his wife Angela of Shelton; daughter Pixie Needham and her husband Curtis of Tumwater; sister Eileen O'Neal of Sioux Falls, South Da- kota; and grandson Robert C. "Cole" Barnes of Shelton. A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 13, at Hope Chapel, 421 West E Street, Shelton. Memorial donations may be made to the Thurston County An- imal Shelter Building Fund, 320 East Thurston Avenue, Olympia 98501 or to the Saints' Pantry at P.O. Box 1064, Shelton 98584. Arrangements are by Mills & Mills Funeral Directors in Olym- pia. Thelma 'Pat' Wells Thelma Lee "Pat" Wells, who loved to play bingo and was a res- ident of the Shelton and Lake Cushman area for a number of years, died Wednesday, February 3, at her home in Shelton. She was 83. She was born November 17, 1915, in Enid, Oklahoma, to Elm- er and Rosia Lee (Williams) Jones. She was a member of the Moose Lodge. She enjoyed bingo and was af- fectionately called "Pat with the Hat" by her bingo buddies and fellow Moose members. She and husband Donald Wells moved to Lake Cushman after his retirement from the Air Force. He preceded her in death in 1993, af- ter which she moved to Shelton. While at Lake Cushman, the couple made many friends and helped the Lake Cushman Com- pany take care of the camp- ground. Mrs. Wells is survived by a son, Darrell Patty of San Jose, California; daughter Donna Wells of Shelton; three brothers and three sisters; and four grandchil- dren and one grandchild. No services were scheduled. Arrangements are by McComb Funeral Home in Shelton. RJ's Mufflers and More 2316 Olympic Highway North 427-3581 For oll your outomotive repoir needs STAI00PADELIC INVENTORY SALE! ! ATTENTION ALL RUBBERSTAI00PERS ! Stampadelic is having an Inventory Sale on everythingl Including: stamps, papers, inks and accessories!I Sale will be on Sunday, February 21st from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at 610 E. Island Lake Drive. For more information or for instructions please call 427-2443. Hope to see you therel IIIIlUlIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlUlIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII 00qrrivals IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIlUlIIIlUlIIIIIIIII Destiny Mac Aibro was born on February 13 at Mason General Hospital to Nikita Sierra and Ronald L. Albro of Shelton. She weighed 6 pounds, 10 ounces and was 181/ inches long. She joins Contessa Lynn Al- bro, age 2 /4. Grandparents are Dorothy Mae and Roy Albro of Shelton, and Di- ana and Paul Sierra of Lacey. Shane Michael Mazdzer was born on February 12 at Mason General Hospital to Trina and Matthew Mazdzer of Mason County. He weighed 9 pounds and was 21 inches long. He joins Matthew Cooper, age 5. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. James Dailey of Shelton, and Mr. and Mrs. Luke Raschke of Bremerton. Tristan Jarrod Harris was born on February 11 at Mason General Hospital to Kim- berly and Greg Harris of Shelton. He weighed 8 pounds and was 20 inches long. He joins Kyle, age 6, Cody, age 5, and Kasey, age 3. Destini Dawn Hannah was born on February 11 at Mason General Hospital to Lynn Hannah of Shelton. She weighed 7 pounds, 14 ounces and was 19a/4 inches long. She joins Candis, age 7 lp, and Meckia, age 2. Grandparents are Don Hannah of Shelton, and Gladys Hannah of Texas. Gavin Layne Francis Small was born on February 11 at Mason General Hospital to Ryanne and Jeremy Small of Shelton. He weighed 8 pounds, 15 ounces and was 21 inches long. Grandparents are Larry and Louise Small of Orting, Valerie Koch of Sumner, James and Leanne Tucker of Shelton, and Jeanie and Brian Kaale of Jeffers, Minnesota. Carol Louise Renner was born on February 9 at Ma- son General Hospital to Elizabeth Aiten and Ronald Renner Jr. of Shelton. She weighed 6 pounds, 7 ounces and was 191/2 inches long. She joins Joseph, age 31/. Grandparents are Carol and Ron Renner Sr. of Shelton, Wayne and Dixie Cuzick of Hoodsport, Robert AJtken of Shel- ton, Carol Glenn of Shelton, and Charles Chamblin of Shelton. Mackenzie Rae Castro was born on February 9 at Ma- son General Hospital to Christina Stacy and Ruben Castro of Shel- ton. She weighed 7 pounds, 1 ounce and was 193/, inches long. Grandparents are Dusty and Anita Wate of Shelton, Kim and Connie Stacy of Olympia, Liberio Castro of Shelton, and Maria Gui- joss of Mexico. Cody Michael Bragg-McCord was born on February 8 at Ma- son General Hospital to Sheryl L. Bragg and Michael W. McCord of Shelton. He weighed 8 pounds, 7 ounces and was 21 inches long. He joins Zack McCord, Ashley McCord, Malicia Bragg-McCord, age 2112, and James Bragg-Mc- Cord, age 1. Grandparents are Allen and Kathleen Bragg of Shelton, and Alta and Mick McCord of Shelton. Great-grandfather is Wayne Me- Cord of Shelton. Sadie Lee Thomas was born on January 11 at Ma- son General Hospital to Crystal and Roy Thomas of Quinhagak, Alaska. She weighed 9 pounds, 2 OUnces and was 203/4 inches long. She joins Sara, age 3. Grandparents are Ann and Doug Norton of Shelton, Shirley Thomas of Everett, and Bernie Thomas of Enumclaw. GOT HEADACHES?. Call 1-800-777-3239 (24 hr,) Order your free report on @ ii iiii Goldie G. Ross Goldie Gladis Ross, a Shelton resident since 1990, died Satur- day, February 13, at Alpine Way Retirement Apartments in Shel- ton. She was 93. She was born February 23, 1905, in Anselmo, Nebraska, to Isaac O. and Ellah Adell (Timmons) Smith, both of Irish descent. She was the youngest of 11 children. She married Roscoe Ross on November 16, 1921. They lived in Nebraska, South Dakota, Idaho and Eugene, Oregon, before mov- ing to Ellensburg in 1945. Mrs. Ross lived in Ellensburg until her health failed and she moved to Shelton to live with son Dennie Ross and his wife Avis in 1990. She was preceded in death by an infant son, Dean, and by her husband, Roscoe R. Ross, who died in 1951. Her favorite hobby was crocheting and she made table- cloths for each of her children as well as dollies and stuffed ani- mals. She also made quilts with swatches from clothing. Her love of trees probably came from her mother, who planted black olive and cedar trees on the family farm in Nebraska. Many of the large cedars remain standing along the driveway there. Mrs. Ross also enjoyed growing flowers indoors and out. She loved to bake, especially pies and cookies. Throughout her life, her main interest remained her family. She focused her daily life and thoughts on them, her family said. Three nieces who remained especially close to her during the past five years are Linda Ander- son of Shelton, Irene Towle of San Jacinto, California, and Ruth Vance of Scottsbluff, Nebraska. She is survived by sons Leo D. Ross and his wife Gladys of Taco- ma, Jimmie D. Ross and his wife Roxie of Benton City, Dennie R. Ross and his wife Avis of Shelton, and Lanney D. Ross and his wife Bonnie of Cheyenne, Wyoming; daughter Pauline Diefenbach of Ellensburg; 11 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, February 19, at Steward & Williams Funeral Home in Ellensburg. Burial will be at the Odd Fellows Cemetery in Ellensburg. Local arrangements are by Me- Comb Funeral Home in Shelton. i Georgia A. Oliver A funeral will be held today for Georgia Abeita Oliver, a longtime educator whose final teaching post was at Hood Canal School. She died Sunday, February 14, at Fir Lane Health and Rehabilita- tion Center in Shelton. She was 84 and a resident of Lilliwaup. She was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on May 17, 1914. She was of Pueblo Indian heritage. tier father, Lazaro Abeita, was from the Isleta Pueblo, while her mother, Mary (Pradt) Abeita, was from the Laguna Pueblo. Her grandfather, George H. Pradt, was a well-known Civil War ve- teran who came west as a govern- ment surveyor and married a La- guna woman. Her early schooling was at Saint Vincent Academy in Albu- querque. She then attended Ba- cone College in Oklahoma, where she met Emmett Oliver. They lat- er became engaged just prior to leaving the college. She continued her education at the University of New Mexico, while Mr. Oliver attended the University of Redlands. Later, they both returned to teach at Ba- cone and were married there in 1937. They took teaching positions through the U.S. Bureau of Indi- an Affairs at the Acoma Pueblo in New Mexico. Their first son, Ar- nold Oliver, was born there and they remained at Acoma until World War II broke out. Shortly afterward, Mr. Oliver left for the U.S. Coast Guard Academy; and since his convoy escort duty took him in and out of New York, Mrs. Oliver and Arnold moved there. After the war, the family moved to Seattle, where Mr. Oliv- er completed graduate studies at the University of Washington. Their son, Marvin Oliver, was born there. The Olivers moved to Shelton and began teaching in the area. Their daughter, Marylin (Oliver) Crane, was born in Shelton. Their stay was interrupted by the out- break of the Korean War and Mr. Oliver was recalled to active duty with the Coast Guard. Their next tour of teaching was at Fremont, California, following Mr. Oliver's education work at the Coast Guard base at nearby Alameda. After Mr. Oliver ven- tured into higher education work at the University of California at Los Angeles and the University of Washington, the family ended up Bill aims for lottery funding for schools Shelton Democrat Kathy Haigh, a 35th District state rep- resentative, is sponsoring legisla- tion that earmarks all the state's lottery profits toward funding of education. Bolstering education funding is "especially important for rural and small-town school districts," Haigh said. "Where a family lives should not impact the education children receive." Haigh, a 12-year member of the Southside School Board and Democratic vice chair of the House Education Committee, said the legislation is part of her over- all efforts "to reform our state's system of funding local educa- tion." l00usiness 00ournal ERA MAIN STREAM REALTY sales associates were honored February 12 at the annual ERA Puget Sound Broker Council awards luncheon at the Meridian Valley Country Club. Jerry Obendorf was named ERA Main Stream's outstanding associate of the year and received recognition for closing sales in excess of $2 million. Also receiving honors were Shirley Dempsey, most residential listings; Kathy Schultz, third place in Rookie of the Year nominations; and Rosalee Anderson, Richard Beckman and Bob VonBargen, closing sales in excess of $1 million. FIR LANE Health and Rehabilitation Center received its Eden Tree last week. One of two nursing homes in the state to register as an Eden Alternative facility, Fir Lane has made a commitment to the establishment of a home- like atmosphere where residents can tend plants and in- teract regularly with animals and children. SPECIALISTS IN REROOFING & DIFFICULT REPAIRS Conlraotor'= Reg. NO, ROOFDI' 168N8 "We make house calls. Your full-sen/ice contractor." Visit our showroom at ,\\;' 2136 Olympic Highwsy North, Shelton Oiympia-Lacey 427-8611 Life Beyond Headaches a52.00294 ....... -  -- ' i ii ' i Ii i i i i Page 12 - Shelton.Mason County Journal - Thursday, February 18, 1999 @ Georgia A. Oliver in Shelton once again. Following a move to the Hood Canal area, Mrs. Oliver began her final teaching post at Hood Canal School. She also did some teaching at Sequim. Mrs. Oliver genuinely loved the children she taught in the four states where her career and mar- riage took her. She was preceded in death by son Arnold Oliver. She is survived by husband Emmett S. Oliver of Lilliwaup; son Marvin E, Oliver of Seattle; daughter Marylin (Oliver) Crane of Kingston; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, February 18, at the United Methodist Church of Shelton. Burial will be at Shel- ton Memorial Park. Arrangements are by McComb Funeral Home in Shelton. John P. Hocker John Paul Hocker, who flew one of the first planes carrying American prisoners of war out of the Philippine Islands during World War II, died of cancer Tuesday, February 9, at Mother Joseph Care Center in Olympia. He was 78 and hhd been a Shel- ton resident for 10 years. He was born December 14, 1920, in Clarkston on the Idaho border to Ira C. and Julia F. (Whiteside) Hocker. He married Ruth E. Drapeau on April 29, 1944 in Calumet City, Illinois. Mr. Hocker served in the Navy during World War II and the Ko- rean War. He was a pilot instruc- tor and flew one of the first planes out of the Philippine Is- lands returning American prison- ers of war. He also served as a Judge Advocate General officer. In keeping with his love of air- craft, he continued in the indus- try as a contract administrator involved in the production and sale of aircraft parts. He was a member of Saint Ed- ward's Catholic Church, where he erved as an acolyte and euchar- istic minister. He had been affiliated with the Lions and Elks clubs. He is survived by wife Ruth E. Hocker of Shelton; daughters Elaine L. Stone of Mill Creek, Karen R. Erickson of Olympia, Marsha G. Lachelt of Lakebay, Janice L. Robertson of Lakewood and Jeanne P. Nordquist of Rent- on; 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. A rosary was said at Saint Ed- ward's Catholic Church in Shel- ton Friday evening and a funeral mass was held on Saturday, Feb- ruary 13, also at Saint Edward's. Arrangements are by McComb Funeral Home in Shelton. B. Irene Gustafson B. Irene Gustafson, a Shelton resident since 1951, died of natu- ral causes Sunday, February 14, at Mason General Hospital. She was 90. She was born December 27, 1908, in Taney County, Missouri, to J.S. and L. Jeane (Snell) Re- niker. She married Sol Gustafson in Olympia in 1951. He preceded her in death in 1989. Mrs. Gustafson was a home- maker. She was also preceded in death by stepson John E. Gustafson. She is survived by stepson Ter- ry L. Gustafson of Shelton; nieces Bobbee Kendrick, Carol Whitten and Jeane Crain, all of Tulsa, Ok- lahoma; nephew Robert Roderick of Tulsa; three grandchildren, one great-grandchild and numerous other nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, February 23, at Masonic Memorial Park in Tumwater. Arrangements are by McComb Funeral Home in Shelton. James D. Greene Shelton resident James D. Greene, 47, died Monday, Febru- ary 15, at Mason General Hospi- tal. No services are planned. Arrangements are by McComb Funeral Home in Shelton. Henry W. Warnes Henry W. Warnes, a Shelton resident, died Saturday, February 13, in Shelton. He was 75. He was born March 23, 1923, in Savage, Montana. He married Rose M. Rodriques on September 30, 1949, in Reno, Nevada. They moved to Shelton in 1951. Mr. Warnes was a Shelton resi- dent for 34 of the last 48 years. He was employed with the Mason County Road Department for 17 years. He and Mrs. Warnes bought the Triangle Grocery and Feed Store in Rochester in March 1977, and operated it until their retire- ment in 1984, when they relocat- ed to Satsop. In 1991, Mr. Warnes moved back to Shelton and lived here until his death. He was a member of Shelton Moose Lodge 1684, and served as its governor for two terms. He was also a member of the lodge's ritual team. In July 1997, he re- ceived his Pilgrim's degree, the highest honor bestowed on a member of the Loyal Order of Moose. He was a veteran of World War II and served as a military police- man in Europe where he received six bronze battle stars. His recreational activities in- cluded bowling, golf and following local sports teams. He was preceded in death by wife Rose M. Warnes in 1986, and by grandson Robert Russell in 1989. Mr. Warnes is survived by daughters Henrietta Russell of Winston, Oregon, and Marie Carl- son of Leesburg, Florida; son Ar- nold Warnes of Portland, Oregon; sisters Lillian Mayfield of Fresno, California, Elnora Warnes of Shelton, Rozella May of Car- michaels, Pennsylvania, and Gina Munro of Shelton; brothers Don Warnes of Fresno, California, and Alvie Warnes of Shelton; seven grandchildren, six great-grand- children and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be at noon Saturday, February 20, at Saint Edward's Catholic Church in Shelton. Burial will be at Shel- ton Memorial Park. Arrangements are by McComb Funeral Home in Shelton. MMK board will meet Mon, A regular meeting of the Mary ary 22, in the social-studies port- M. Knight School Board will be able at the school. held at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Febru- Chuck Ruhl Insurance 10186 Cummings Drive Sedro Woolley, WA 98284 Office (360) 854-9133 * Fax (360) 854-0308. Toll Free Pager 1-888-204-4939 Hugh 'Blackie' Graham 'Blackie' Graham Longtime Shelton resident and horseman Hugh Edward "Blackie" Graham died of renal failure Sunday, February 14, at Puget Sound Health Care Center in Olympia. He was 81. He was born January 9, 1918, in Kirkville, Iowa, to Edward and Elizabeth (Strain) Graham. He was raised on the family farm in Iowa where his love of an- imals, especially horses, devel- oped. Mr. Graham joined the Army and served in the cavalry as a stable sergeant, where he put his knowledge of horses to good use. He moved to Mason County in 1948 and began working at Wi- veil's Dairy on Cloquallum Road. Over the next 20 years, he worked as a gyppo logger for Simpson Timber Company and in construction as a catskinner (bulldozer operator). In the early 1970s, he took a small herd of horses to Ocean Shores and started Blackie's Horse Rentals, a dream that would expand over the next 25 years. His family said he was a kind and generous man, taking in those who were down on their luck. He was always ready to spin a yarn and was a renowned horse-trader. A family member recalled how he once purchased a horse trailer, two horses, saddles and tack and when the sellers de- livered the horses and equipment, he had them drive him lock, stock and barrel to another buyer where he sold the whole package for twice what he had paid. He is survived by son Gregg Graham and his wife Karen of Shelton; daughter Sharon Baker and her husband Mike of Shelton; and grandchildren Gary, Tiffany and Kyle Graham, and Mike and Paul Baker, all of Shelton. He was preceded in death by a brother, Bill Graham, and a sister, Mary Abernathy, both of Ottumwa, Iowa. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, February 22, at Hope Chapel, 421 West E Street, Shelton. Memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 447 Roy Street, Seat- tle 98109. Arrangements are by McComb Funeral Home in Shelton. 'Joy' Barnes Jeannette "Joy" Barnes, a former Shelton resident, died of a heart attack Tuesday, February 9, at Capital Medical Center in Olympia. She was 56 and had been a Shelton resident for 30 years prior to moving to Olympia one year ago. She was born May 17, 1942, in Seattle to Ernest and Ruth (VanDerhoof) McClanahan. She married Robert E. Barnes on December 1, 1962. Mrs. Barnes, a co-founder of Barnes Machine in Shelton, was retired. She was involved with the Thurston County Humane Socie- ty and several other charitable causes, including the 40 et 8- Journal Christmas fund. She enjoyed her family and friends, traveling and playing the stock market. She also enjoyed horse-racing and Mariners base- ball, and cultivated cactus that she collected on her visits to the Southwest. She enjoyed sending flowers to friends and family members for special occasions. She is survived by husband Robert E. Barnes Sr. of Shelton; son Robert E. Barnes Jr. and his wife Angela of Shelton; daughter Pixie Needham and her husband Curtis of Tumwater; sister Eileen O'Neal of Sioux Falls, South Da- kota; and grandson Robert C. "Cole" Barnes of Shelton. A memorial service was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 13, at Hope Chapel, 421 West E Street, Shelton. Memorial donations may be made to the Thurston County An- imal Shelter Building Fund, 320 East Thurston Avenue, Olympia 98501 or to the Saints' Pantry at P.O. Box 1064, Shelton 98584. Arrangements are by Mills & Mills Funeral Directors in Olym- pia. Thelma 'Pat' Wells Thelma Lee "Pat" Wells, who loved to play bingo and was a res- ident of the Shelton and Lake Cushman area for a number of years, died Wednesday, February 3, at her home in Shelton. She was 83. She was born November 17, 1915, in Enid, Oklahoma, to Elm- er and Rosia Lee (Williams) Jones. She was a member of the Moose Lodge. She enjoyed bingo and was af- fectionately called "Pat with the Hat" by her bingo buddies and fellow Moose members. She and husband Donald Wells moved to Lake Cushman after his retirement from the Air Force. He preceded her in death in 1993, af- ter which she moved to Shelton. While at Lake Cushman, the couple made many friends and helped the Lake Cushman Com- pany take care of the camp- ground. Mrs. Wells is survived by a son, Darrell Patty of San Jose, California; daughter Donna Wells of Shelton; three brothers and three sisters; and four grandchil- dren and one grandchild. No services were scheduled. Arrangements are by McComb Funeral Home in Shelton. RJ's Mufflers and More 2316 Olympic Highway North 427-3581 For oll your outomotive repoir needs STAI00PADELIC INVENTORY SALE! ! ATTENTION ALL RUBBERSTAI00PERS ! Stampadelic is having an Inventory Sale on everythingl Including: stamps, papers, inks and accessories!I Sale will be on Sunday, February 21st from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at 610 E. 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