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Donald Wiibert Berglund Donald Wilbert Berglund, 91, died Saturday, July 2, 2011 at home in SheltorL He was a resident for 30 years. He was born July 11,1919in Atwater,  to Walter and Josephine (Walin) Berg]un& He attended Ellendale High School and he served in the U.S. Navy for six years. Berghnd married Agnes Eggen, May 4, 1946 in Seattle until her death. He married Vera Elliott in Shelton on May 17, 2000. She died in 2003. He was employed as a Wa- ter Works employee for the State of Washiugton in Seattle. He was a member of the United Methodist Chmvh of Shelton and the Masonic Lodge. He enjoyed gardening, flowers, yard work, music and traveling to Arizona. In his early years he enjoyed dancing and playing the harmonic He is survived by his sister Phyllis Hein of Dantmry, Wis., brother-in-law Arnie Strum of Belfair and ntm-mrous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife Agnes and second wife Vera, brother, Marvel Beund and sister, Carmen Moody. A memorial service was held on Tuesday, July 12, 2011 at the Shelton Memorial Park located at 1605 Van Buren St. in SheltorL McComb Funeral Home of Shelton is handling the ar- rangements. Memorial dona- tions can be made to the United Methodist Church of Shelton, 1900 King Street, Shelton, WA 98584. For your convenience online condolences may be sent to the family at wwwxaccombicom. 1931 to Emery E. and Violet L. (Turner) Cortright in Oneida, Karl He attended ,\\; high school and Baker University in Baldw I- gradu- ating with a bachelor's degree and a graduate degree from Cortright the Univer- ty of Kan- sas, in Lawrence, Karl in 1954. He married Nancy L. Gauthier at Lake Cushman in HoedsporL He was previously married to Manlyn Milam who died in 1991. Cortrght was an auditor in the General Accounlg Om of the government. His family shared that he was a devout Christian and a member of the Shelton Pres- byterian Church and a former Elks member. His hobbies in- chded watching basketball and football, crossword puzzles, playing cards and swimming. He enjoyed planning his world travels. He vi'ted oer 90 countries. The family said that he had a special passion for chocolate and singing. He is survived by his wife Nancy Cortright of Olympia; sen Bradley Cortright (Linda) of Lake Steve, daughter Steph- anie Longnecker (Michsd Moore) of Hoedspert; stepems Glenn Gauthier of Burien and Bradley Gauthier of Ore.; step- daughter Debbie Gauthier (Ed) of Whidbey Islan& sister Rosalie Kalb (Larry) of Ark.; aunt Marge Turner of Texas; four grandchildren; three step grandchildren; four step great grand children and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by parents, first wife Marilyn Mi- lain and brother Charles. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 16 at SheUon Presbyterhn Church, Mona D. Carlson Mona D. Carlson, 92, died Saturday, July 9, 2011 at Al- pine Way Retirement Center in SheltorL She was a resident of 1430 E. Shelton Springs Rd, Shelton for 31 years, . SheltorL She was born on November ............... Memorial denafimm can be 12, 1918 to Howard Laud Ha,.. i,f e Ameri ,C" .weaver), Attn: memm'iah, land,Wyu:  ........ "Ave. N, Seattle, "" WA She graduated from Wheat 98109. Ridge High School, in Wheat Ridge, Colo. in 1936 and from the University of Denver in 1940 with an Znglish major. She earned her LawDegree from San Diego State University. She mar- Carlson ried Eugene Carlson May 11, 1943 in Edgewater, Colo. In 1942, she taught school in Jefferson County, Colo. Af- ter obtaining her degree in law she went into private practice in San Diego, Calif. until her retirement. She was a member of the Philanthropic Educational Or- ganization and of the Shelten Presbyterian Churcl She was a skilled seamslress, wrote I eros and stories and enjoyed singing harmony in duets and trios with her sister and CousirL She traveled extensively with her husband. She is survived by her sis- ter Corinne Brace of Sheltm; niece Valerie Brace of Til- lamook, Ore.; nephew Thomas Brace of St. Paul, and great-niece Barbara Brace of SheltorL She was preceded in death by her parents, hnsband Eu- gene Carlson, infant daughter and cousins Clark and Doris. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 26 at the Shelton Presbyterian Church located at 1430 E. Shel- ton Springs Rd. McComb Funeral Home is handling the anmgements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www. mccombflcom. Donald Eugene Cortright Donald Eugene Cortright, 79, died Saturday, July 9, 2011 peacefully at home in Olym- pi He was formerly of Lake in Hoodsport and had lived in Olympia for two months. He was bern September 23, McComb Ftmeml Home is handting the angements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at wwwanc- cambicem Edith Rebecca Johnson Edith Rebecca Johnson, 87, died July 4, 2011 at Bonaven- ture  Iving in Lacey. She was a resident of McCleary for 68 years. She was born December 9, 1923 to William 1 and Re- becca E. (Warren) Leath in Mt. Levi, Ark. She married John Raymond Johnson on November 7, 1941 in Hagarvitle, Arl The family moved to We- tumpk Okh. in Hughes County when she was 13. She moved to Washing- tonwithher husband at the age of 17 and obtained her GED in Washing- Johnson torL The faro- fly said that she was a devoted wife and mother of six children and was married for 64 years. She worked as a cook and a waitress at the popular Pine's Cafd in McCleary and after ob- taining her GED was a cashier for the county. She attended and raised her children in the McCleary Assembly of God Church. She enjoyed having Bible study in her home with her family and friends. Her hobbies included sewing, embroidery, quiliiug, crocheting, gardening, cooking and crossword puzzles. The family shared that she was an avid reader. They said that when raising her family, the house was filled with all kinds of animals the children enjoyed. She is survived by her son John R. Johnson (Marlene) of Olympia; daughters Alice Nunez (Ray), Lola Bezley, Wanda Eveleth (Don), Sybil Logan (Jerry) all of McCleary and Marty W'dson (Brad) of Shelton; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and nu- merous nieces, nephews and cousins. Her parents, husband and one grandchild preceded her in death. A memorial service was held on Satmday, July 9 at the Ev- ergreen  Community Church, 208 W. Pine SL in Mc- Cleary. Memorial donations can be made to the American Heart Association, 1280 S. Parker PaL Denver, CO 80231 or the American Cancer Society, Attm memorials, 2120 First Ave. N, Seattle, WA 98109. McComb Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www. mccombih.com. Helen Leona Earles Helen Leona (Gray) Earles, 96, died Friday, July 8, 2011 at St. Josephs Medical Center in Tacom She was a resident of SheltorL She was bern February 15, 1915 to George and Leah Gray in B MtrL She married Veto Earles on June 30, 1933 in Valley City, N.D. She was a housewife and mother. She enjoyed her church ad family da i,- of Rd4, Lucille Calverly (Gary) of Still- water, MinrL and Denese Ear- les of Surprise, Ariz.; sons Dale Earles of Shelton, David Ear- les (Nancy) of Harrn, Al, LeRoy Earls (Alice) of Shelton, Ly/m Earles of Shelton and Lanny Earles (Dianna) of Shel- daughter in law Cheryl Earlos of Stiilwater, Minn.; brother Duane Gray of Las Ve- gas, Nev.; sisters Donna Jean, Mildred and Sadie. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Vern, sons Murry, daughter Jane, brothers Jack, Archie, Albert and Daryl, sisters Eunice, Mar- gie and Ora A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on July 14, at the Shelton Presbyterian Church located at 1450 E Shelton Springs Rd, Shelto Forest Funeral Home of Shelton is handling the ar- rangements. Allen Lee Mosier Allen ,Lee Mosier, 33, was missing since September 28, 2006. His bedy was found April 19, 2011. The muse of death is not determined but the time of deafl was around the time he went missing according to the family. He lived in Shelton all of his life. He was bern December 2, 1972 to Freddie A. Mosier and Ramona L. (Krise) Mesier in Mc Cleary. He worked at the Skookum Lumber Mill, Little Creek Casino in security, Squash I land Tribe Natural Resources, was a clam digger, tribal fish- Moeier erman and worked for Truss Components in Tumwa- ter. His family shared that he had a four-year i00 percent at, tendance at Bourdeaux School; belonged to the Set Free Pro- gram in Zlma, onjoyod col- lect/rig knifes, walking in the woods and nature. He is survived by his mother Ramona Mosier of Shelton; fa- ther Freddie Mosier of Johnson City, Tenn.; sisters Mary Mosi- er, Viola and Brenda Thomas all of Shelton; brother Bob I shiway;, sons Michael Mosier of Shelton and Zachary Sanche of Shelton; grandmother Edith Mosier of Johnson City, Ten; aunt Debra Hammond of Jack- sonviUe, Fla.; uncles Sam and Dave Mosier both of Johnson City, Tem and numerous niec- es, nephews and cousins. A memorial service was held on Wednesday, July 13 at the Squaxin Island Tribe Gym. Vernabelle Rice Vernabelle Rice, 77, died July 6, 2011 in Poulsbo. She was born on September 12, 1933 in Shelton to Charles E. and Orpha (Bamhard) Botts. She graduated from Irene S, Reed HhScho in ShelterL She mar- ried Darrell Rice Rice on July 17, 1950 in SheltorL She worked as a seamstress for over 45 years before retir- ing. She was a homemaker, au- thonand arlist. :  ....... i',. "Th family;shared tlmt:she volunteered at Martha and Mary in Poulsbo and she loved to sing and play guitar:She is survived by her husband Dar- rell; son Steve Rice; daughters Chris Holdway (Carl), Becky Mildethun and Daralynne Fitzpatrick (Bob); six grand- children; four great-grandchil- dren; numerous nieces and nephews. Her parents preceded her in deatl An online memorial can be viewed at www. poulsbomortuary.com Elzie B. Whisnant Elzie B. Whisnant "Jgs," 91, died Friday, July 8, 2011 at Mason County Hospital in Shelton of natural muses. He was a resident of Shelton for 47 years. He was born March 16,1920 to Ehie B. Whisnant and Grace (Harrison) Whisnant in Clarks- vilh, Ark. He married-Clemmie Ade- lene King on August 21, 1942 in Elma He worked in plywood ship png and supply for Shnpson Timber Company for 40 years. He enjoyed his family, rais- ing animals and farming his property with his tractors. His family shared that he had a great capacity for listening, caring and helping others. They said he was compassion- ate and generous with a good sense of humor. He is survived by his daughter Joyce Dickinson of Shelton; son David Ralph Whisnant of Tumwater; sis- ters Betty Jane Call of Little Rock, Ark. and Betty Griffin of Des Moines; grandchildren Sue Cuzick of Shelton; BOb Dickinson of Edmonds, Nich- ole Helser of Shelten, Natale Cuzick of Shelton and Ryan P. Whisnant of Lacey. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Clemmie, brother Ralph, sisters Leo Jen- nings, Opal Harris and Marcie Ancheta A memorial service will be held at 11 m. on Friday, July 15 at the Shelton Memorial Park located at 1605 Van Bu- ren St. in SheltoIL Memorial donations can be made to the American Heart Association. Guy "Steve" Morris Lp_ Guy "Steve" Morris, age 81, died at Shclton Health and Rehab Center in Shclton, Washington, on Thursday, June 30, 2011. He was a resident of Union, Washington for 63 years. Born August 26, 1929, in Golden Valley North Dakota, to Arma Chase Morris and Guy Morris, Steve was raised in Naches, Washington and Oak Creek, Washington near the present day Elk Feeding Station• Steve and his family moved to Mason County in 1946 where he attended Irene S. Reed High School. Steve married Donna Whitaker of Shelton, Washington on July 3, 1948 at Sbelton's First Baptist Church. The couple eventually had four children: Colin, Merle, Casey, and Maureen. During Steve's younger years, he worked as an equipment operator for Buck Mountain Logging Company and the United States Forrest Service at the Hoodsport Station. He was later contacted by Lake Cushman Development to build the roads for that community. After completing the Cushman project, Steve worked for the Simpson T'nnber Company in Sheiton, and at Camp Grisdale, Camp Govey, and Camp One Operations. Steve eventually went into business for himself as a log .track owner and operator until he retired in 1993. Steve was a mambe of the First Baptist Church in Shelton, Washington. He also served as a fimfighter with Fire District 6 in Union for many years, and eventually as the Fire Chief for several years. While Steve enjoyed the outdoors, including hunting, fishing, gardening, camping. clam digging, and all of his many farm animals over the years, his greatest love was his family. Simply stated, Steve loved his family more than anything, and always wanted to be surrounded by them. From camping at the Simpson Cahpgrounds at Mason Lake to hunting and fishing in the Olympics to working in his wood shop, Steve included his family in almost everything he did. Steve also enjoyed music and was able to play the keyboard and organ by ear. In fact, his wife Donna got to the point where she wouldn't let Steve go to the Puyallup Fair because he always wanted to upgrade his organ to the next best model. He loved to listen to anyone thatplayed, always putting in his request for an oldie. If he had the chance he would grab Donna and whirl her around the dance floor. It is agreed by all of Steve's grandchildren and greabgrandchildren that "Sampa Steve" (as he was called by some of his great-grandchildren) was the best grandpa in the world. He will be remembered by his grandchildren and great-grandchildren for ontimes picking them up from school and taking them to lunch or on a hunting trip. Whenever a new grandbaby arrived he always said, "Now that is a 'keeper!'" Steve was preceded in death by his mother and father, his mother-in-law Hazel Whitaker, his father-in-law Kenneth Whitaker, and his sister-in-law Myma Aitken. He is survived by his wife Donna Morris of Union, his son Colin Morris (Jamie) of Oakville, his daughter Merle Smotherman (Jack) of Shelton, his son Casey Morris (Shelley) of Union, his daughter Maurecn Glenn (John) of Shelton, 14 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, his brothers-in-law RoUy Aitken, Kenneth "Jiggs" Whitaker, and Gerald Whitaker, his sisters-in-hw Carrie LaPointe and Nancy Whitaker, and many cousins, nieces, and nephews, A memorial service will be held a't 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 19th at the First Baptist C'm'ch in Shelton, Washington. McComb Funeral Home of Sh¢lton is handling the arrangements. Online Condolences may be sent to the family at www.mccombfh.com. A very special thanks to the staff and friends at Shelton Health and Rehab Center and Mason General Hospital for their help and support during these difficult times. 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