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Shirley J.
Beélik
Longtime Shelton
resident Shirley Joyce
(Kennedy) Beélik died
July 9, 2020, in Seattle.
She was born Septem-
ber 18, 1923, in Toronto,
Canada, to Angus and
Eva Kennedy.
She earned a degree
in botany from Univer-
sity of Toronto and a
Master’s degree in li-
brary science from Mc-
Gill University in Mon-
treal, where she met and
fell in love with Andrew
Beélik, a recent Hungar-
ian immigrant. They
married in Toronto in
1951.
After Andrew earned
\_/
his doctorate, he waS'
hired as a chemist at
Rayonier’s research lab—
oratory and the couple
moved to Shelton. Shir-
ley’s widowed mother
joined them around 1960
and lived with the couple
for 39 years. The Beéliks
moved to Skyline Retire-
ment Community in Se-
attle in 2012.
Shirley was head li-
brarian at the Shelton
City Library until 1965,
then left for the Wash-
ington State Library,
Working in a coopera-
tive venture between
the state library and
Department of Correc-
tions. Later, she was the
first of the state’s librar-
ians trained in computer
data—base use for medi—
cal and science research.
She retired from the
reference section of the
library in 1988.
'The Beéliks en-
joyed gardening on
their Hammersley In-
let property, and loved
classical music, serv-
ing on the board of the
Community Concert
Association.
The couple was active
at St. David of Wales
Episcopal Church in
Shelton, where Shirley
was a member of the
choir and served on the
vestry. They were active
in the Black Hills Audu-
bon Society, and orga-
nized annual” birding
trips on Hood Canal and
elsewhere. They also
traveled with birding
groups to Switzerland,
Australia, and Latin
America. Their travels
included a number of
trips to Hungary, and to
Scotland and England,
where Shirley’s parents
DEATH NOTICES
Jerry Lindstedt, 71, a resident of Belfair, died
July 12, 2020, at home. Arrangements are by Mc-
Comb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crema-
tory. ,
Daniel DeSantis, 75, a resident of: Seattle and
Union, died July 14, 2020, in Union. Arrangements
are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home
and Crematory.
Sheryl D. McCarty, 58, a resident of Shelton,
died July 16, 2020, at home. Arrangements are by
McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Cre-
matory.
Michael Ferrier, 54, a resident of Union, died
July 17, 2020, at Mason General Hospital in Shel-
ton. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Fam-
ily Funeral Home and Crematory.
William Reller, 57, a resident of Union, died
July 17, 2020, at homel Arrangements are by Mc-
Comb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crema-
tory.
Michael Simmons, 61, a resident of Shelton,
died July 17 , 2020, at home. Arrangements are by
were born.
Shirley was preceded
in death by her hus-
band. She is survived
by her sister, Marjo-
rie Kennedy Hemphill;
brother Donald Kenne-
dy of Toronto; niece Eve
Alyson Ishizuka and
nephews Christopher
James and Jonathan
Stuart, all of ‘ Seattle;
nieces Anne Kennedy
of Ajax, Ontario, and
Barbara Kennedy of Ed-
monton, Alberta; neph-
ews David Kennedy of
Lakewood Ranch, Flori-
da, and Bruce Kennedy
of Guelph, Ontaria; and
brother-in-law Victor
Beélik of Zephyr Cove,
Nevada.
A memorial service
will be held at St. Da-
vid’s Church at a future
date. Arrangements
were by Beck’s Tribute
Center. The family asks
that donations in her
memory be made to the
World WildlifeFun‘d.
McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Cre—
matory.
Stanley J. Strutz, 71, a resident of Hoodsport,
died July 18, 2020, at home. Arrangements are by
McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Cre-
matory.
Leota M. Gregory, 81, a resident of Shelton,
died July 19, 2020, at home. Arrangements are by
McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Cre-
matory.
Donald Northness, 77, a resident of Shelton,
died July 19, 2020, at Shelton Health & Rehabili-
tation in Shelton. Arrangements are by McComb &
Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory.
Susan Hofstatter, 79, a resident of Belfair, died
July 20, 2020, at home. Arrangements are by Mc—
Comb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crema-
tory.
Connie Ross, 68, a resident of Shelton, died July
22, 2020, at home. Arrangements are by McComb &
Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory.
Jonah Efren
Aguilar
‘Born on May 23, 1995.
Jonah was a loving
son, grandson, broth- .
er,‘ nephew, uncle, and
friend. '
Jonah E. Aguilar is
, survived by his parents
Juan and Rachel Agui-
lar, Grandmother Diana
Chavez, his three broth-
ers Adrian, JJ, and Ben-
jamin Aguilar, as well as
his only sister Karisha
Greenhalgh.
He was full of life and
love. He stood strong in
his beliefs and had an
unconditional love for
animals. May my baby
brother rest in peace as
he joins his most loyal
25 years old, he resided friend in heaven. Till
in Shelton and spent his
childhood years raised in
Potlatch, WA.
then, I love you.
May 23rd, 1995 - July
25th, 2020
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