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Shelton Mason County Journal
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Robert Ninnis Robert Ninnis (Bob) was born in Kelso. WA, on October 5. 1.927. He peacefully passed away in his home on July 1. 2020. 4 months shy of his 93rd birthday. Bob enlisted in the Marine Corp at the age of 17, serving in both World War ll and the Korean War. While at Camp l’endleton he met the love of his life, Jo— Reta (Pete). After being honorably discharged from the Marines, they made their move to Washington where he, attended the University of Washington, gradu— ating with a degree in Biology and going to work for the Washington State (lame Department as a Biologist. Bob ended his employment with the state and settled in Shel- ton as he began work- ing for Simpson Timber Company. He and his wife also owned and op— erated a family grocery store and gas station in Kamilche. He was such a hard- working man, who loved to stay busy. You could drive by his house most. days and see him work- ing in his garden or outside splitting wood. Later in life after retire- ment. he volunteered. paid in coffee and con- versation down at the local peat bog. When he wanted to relax. he loved fishing, hunting, camp— ing in their motor—home and traveling. Bob and Pete were married for over 50 years before she preceded him in death in December 2000. Bob was blessed to have a wonderful life and the love of his fam- ily which included his daughter Mari Cody. and son Melville Ninnis and his wife Alice Nin- nis. Bob was very in— volved in his children's families. which includes six grandchildren and 1:; great grandchildren. He was known as Pops to all the great grandkids and loved to give them cook— ies from his cookie jar. Bob was a very sweet man. with a twinkle in‘ his eye. coffee cup in his hand and always ready with a gentle t sasing. He will be missed by his loving family and many friends. A gravesite celebra— tion at Shelton Memo- rial Park. July 10th at 1 :00 pm. William Andrew O’Neill William Andrew O'Neill. loving husband. father. brother. uncle. Grandpa and (il‘eal, Grandpa. went home to be with Jesus on June 25th. 2020. Bill was born Febru- ary 17, ]922, in Min- neapolis, Minnesota. H e grad ua ted from Williams High School in 1940 and moved to Olympia in 1943. After enlisting in the Navy in 1942, Bill served as Fire Control Second Class in the Pacific Theatre. When the war ended Bill was discharged in 1945. At that time be proceed— ed to 121111 his private piloth license and flew piper cub float planes in the Pacific NorthWest. Bill met Melba Jean Perry in 1946 while both were working for the State in Olympia. They married in 1.947 and went on to be blessed with 73 years of mar— riage. Bill was employed by Simpson Timber Compm ny as a Systems Analyst for 32 years. After retir— ing in 1983 he went on to he a volunteer and later coordinator for Chore Service in Mason Coun— ty. Many people benelit— ed from Bill‘s generosity and commitment to his community. He was still delivering wood in his 90‘sl Bill and Melba Were members of Shelton First Baptist Church and actively served in many roles over the years. Bill was also an avid golfer and spent many hours at Bayshore Golf course where he also held the position of Bookkeeper. l’lorseshoes was another favorite and Bill held that title for many years. Bill kept busy in various activities but be cherished his role of Grandpa. Over the y>ars he could be found at var- ious soccer, track. tennis and baseball events in addition to being present for birthdays. gradua— tions. marriage celebra— tions or just to hang out. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters and his son Steve. He is survived by his wife Melba ()‘Neill. son Dan O‘Neill (Cherry), daughters Jeanne Haer— tel (Harris) and Katie Seiber (Scott), brother. Don Eickhoff as well as 12 grandchildren and 13 great—grandcnildren. While his family grieves his less. we re- joice, in the knowledge that Bill is celebrating a new life in heaven with Jesus Christ. He was deeply loved and will be dearly missed. A fainily ceremony will be held at a later date. Jean J essup Moore (1923-2020) Jean Jessup Moore. passed peacefully on June 18. 2020. She was born January 1. 1023. in Seattle. Washing— ton, and then the fam— ily moved to Bremerton. WA. She attended the Uni— versity of Washington and moved to San Fran- cisco after earning her degree in Journalism. Jean returned to the University of Washing- ton earning her degree in elementary education. She then taught at the Hood Canal School on the Skokomish reserva— tion until she retired. Jean lived on Hood Canal and was active in League of Women \'ot- ers. the l’lflO sisterhood. Hood Canal Land Trust and a founding member of Fill}. (Fiercer ln— dependent Elders). She developed a wide range of friends. Always mak- ing them feel she was celebrating them with her wit and intelligenc— es. She will be greatly missed. Jean is survived by her son Mike. daugh» ter in law Sharon, niece MaryAnn Whitcomb. and nephews BuffJudah and Tony Judah. Thursday. July 9, 2020 s Shelton-Mason County Journal - Page A-33 Due to the current pandemic conditions, a celebration of life will be held at a later date. A scholarship has been set up in Jeans name for the Hood Canal School where she taught for so many years. Re- membrances can be sent to: Mike Moore PO Box 2341 Union. WA 98952 Taylor Norma Ann Taylor. passed away peace— fully on Saturday. June 26. 2020 at St. Peter's Hospital in Olympia. She was born on a snowy January night in in Rochester. New Hampshire where she spent her childhood and completed high school. hi the 1960’s. Norma moved to Washington State where she married her late husband. Edwin Taylor. Norma was a key member of the Shelton community where she spent most of her life and is known as one of the first women to break the “glass ceiling" in Ma— son County. Norma was a critical part of Taylor Shellfish Farms (for- merly Taylor United) for over 20 years where she worked in several lead- ership roles. Over the y ‘ars. she also served on many boards and hosted countless fundraisers to support local organiza— tions. Norma was one of the first women Rotar— ians in the Shelton Ro— tary. She was a major supporter of the Mason General llospital Foun— dation and a Matron of the Eastern Star. Norma had an ad» venturous and artistic spirit. She enjoyed trav— eling the world and even served as a Washington business ambassador to Asia in the early 90's. She was passionate about the arts. taking up many herself, and start— ed the Kimberly T. Gal— lery in Shelton. a bronze foundry and art gallery. She also loved animals and was well-known for her West ies and Scottish terriers. Norma was an incred~ ibly kind and generous person and spent her life caring for her extend— ed family and friends. Normals devotion to her family and investment in Mason County show her deep love for people and place. She is greatly missed. A memorial will be held at a later time. Willim Josepli Tiller, Jr; William Joseph Til— ler. Jr. 52. a resident of Shelton. passed away June 20, 2020. at Ma— son General Hospital in Shelton. Bill was born October 21. 1967. in Morton. WA, to William and Karen Tiller. Bill was a logger and as he became sick he started working in the mills. Also on the side he was a great mechan— ic and had a talent for wheelin‘ and dialin‘. He had a thing for drinking and Loggers was his go to bar. and that’s where he met his wife and mother of their three children. Trisha Diggle. They wed in July 2014. He loved hunting with his hunting bud- dies until he had his own children and he enjoyed taking them hunting ev- ery year. He. also rode dirt bikes and enjoyed fishing. Bill became ill and he fought strong to love his wife and father his children. He loved spending every moment he could with his fainin and friends. He had an incredible personality and a talent for bullshit- ting anyone be met to make sure they never forget the name Bill Til- ler. He is survived by his loving wife Trisha Til— ler. his three children Tristan Tiller. Trevis Tiller and Tailynn Tiller. his mothei Karen Tiller. his sister Luana Tiller. his brother Chay Tiller and sister in-law Kim Tiller. nephews Timmy Tiller. Nolan Coker. and Bradley Tiller. his niece Marissa Tiller and sev— eral aunts. uncles and cousins. He is preceded in death with his father William Tiller. Sr. and thumdmother Nanny t‘olson. His family held a Celebration of Life on Saturday June 27th 2020, at Mason Lake Recreation Area. In lieu of flowers there is a Bill Tiller Family Fund set up at Our Community Credit Union (OCCU). York Roy ()len York went to be with the Lord on July 4. 2020. at the age of 84. just .10 days short ofhis 85th birthday. Boy was born in Chalk Butte. South Dakota on July 14. 1935. to Victor and Kleo York. He grew up in Elma. Washing— ton. He had 12 brothers and sisters. He married Jo Ann Galloway when she was 15 and he was 17. They would have cel- ebrated their 67th wed- ding anniversary April 2. 2020. but she passed away January 20. 2020. They raised their six daughters in the beau- tiful Skokomish Valley. In 2000 they moved into their dream home in Olympia, Washington. Boy was a timber fall- er, sold real estate. drove truck long haul. and op— erated a loader at a gravel mine. He was very close to his grandchildren. especially his grand- sons. He taught them about guns and hunt— ing and enjoyed tak— ing them hunting and telling huntin' stories. Roy‘s strong spirit and unbending sense of right and wrong will be missed by his daughters. Sher- rie Flansburgh (ltuss). Sharleen Bennett {Ter- ry), Shelley Johnson tShawn). Sharlyn John— son lt‘arl). and Sherelle Willingham iliddy). lle was predeceased by his daughter Shayla Kealy (Chris). his parents. Vic— tor and Klee York and granddaughter Brandi Trail. He is survived by 13 grandchildren and 24 great~grandchildren. A celebration of Boys life will be held outdoors July 12. 2020. at the “Field” at Sherelle and Eddy Willingham’s home at 2:00 pm. 2020 Stone- crest Lanc- NW. ()lym— pia. Washington 08502. Covid protocols will llt in place.