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Page A-28 Shelton-Mason County Journal Thursday, Aug. 6, 2020
Andrea
Densley
Andrea Lee Morgan
Densley is a beautiful
woman who brought joy
to all she met and is an
example of perseverance
and dedication. Her fam-
ily and faith were the
most important aspects
of her life. Andrea, born
Sep. 20, 1955 in Seattle,
WA, died on July 16,
2020 due to cancer. Her
legacy will live on in her
children and grandchil- .
dren.
Andrea married
James Richard Densley
on April 21, 1978. She
received her Bachelor of
Arts in Fashion Design
from Brigham Young
University (BYU) in
1979. Her passions were
vo'cal performances, art,
fashion design, help-
ing others, and raising
her children. She sang
'with Swing Fever, for
the past 21 years and
was the Mt. View El-
ementary Art Specialist
for the past few years.
Andrea volunteered in
many capacities in her
church, the Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-.
day Saints. She was full
of compassion, charity
and love; an inspiration
to all.
In 1980 Andrea lost
her second child, James
Richard Densley Jr,
shortly after birth. The
sadness faded as the
next 12 years blessed
her with five additional
children. In 2005, her
thyroid was removed
due to thyroid cancer
resulting in a paralyzed
vocal cord, but with de-
termination and dedi-
cated practice, she re-
gained her voice a few
years later.
In 2018, she was di-
agnosed with a rare
skin cancer. Months af-
ter extensive surgery
the cancer metastasized
into stage four adeno-
carcinoma. For the past
year, Andrea received
aggressive chemothera-
' py treatments. Amidst
the moments of depres-
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sion and pain, she spoke
of the importance to
“find joy in the forward
journey. Know that you
are not alone, and trust
there is a way through.”
This time Andrea’s
‘way through’ was death.
She will be missed by
her husband, James
Richard, her mother,
Nellie Darlene Borgeson
Morgan, her six children
(and their spouses), Jo-
hanna Lee Webb (Ryan),
Diana Nell Densley,
Maria Richon Densley,
Aaron Daniel Densley
(Kristi), Samuel Morgan
Densley (Eva), ,James
Wesley Densley (Lau-
ren), and 13 grandchil-
dren.
The family held a pri-
vate graveside service in
Santaquin, UT. on July
23, where she rests with
her son. A celebration of
life for her birthday will
be on September 20. In
honor of Andrea, dona-
tions can be made to the
American Cancer Soci-
ety on her Mosaic page:
tinyurl.com/Andrea-obit
Written by Maria
Densley; image by Sam
Densley.
Norma Lee Hill
(June 24, 1945 -‘
August 2, 2020)
Norma Hill, 75,
passed away the mom-
ing of August 2nd, 2020,
after a long battle with
cancer.
Norma was born on
June 24, 1945, to Norma
and William Goodin,
in Delano, California.
Norma was
in- death by her hus-
band Gary L. Hill, her
mother, and her sister
Cheryl. Norma and Gary
met in California, Where
they moved to Hawaii,
then Poulsbo WA, before
setting down in Shelton
WA.
Norma lived an ex-v
traordinary life, full of
outdoor adventuring,
camping, and traveling
the mountains of the
Northwest. She spent
much of her career as
a bartender, and work-
ing as a flagger in the
Laborer’s Union with
Ace Paving. She was an
avid sportsman, spend-
ing months of the year
with her family in Elk
and Deer camp. Animals
were Norma’s true pas-
sion, raising award win-
ning Boxers and Boston
Terriers.
Norma is tenderly
survived by her dogs
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preceded ,
Tinkerbell and Bell, her
sister Crystal Huey; her
cousin Tanya Broberg;
her children Chad and
Sandy Hill, Phil, and
James Hill; her grand-
daughter Shari; and her
great grandkids James
and Justin; as well as
the many , extended
family and friends that
adored her.
Norma was a proud
mother, grandmother
and friend to so many.
She was warm, caring,
and never hesitated
to go out of her way to
show that she cared.
Norma never lacked em-
pathy and always saw
the best out of every-
one. On a cold day, you
could count on having a
big bowl of soup she was
always excited to share,
and on a hot day, there
was nothing she enjoyed
more than watching her
dogs play in the sun with
a helping of watermelon
in hand.
She passed, sur-
rounded by her family.
She loved each of them
'dearly. There are no
words to describe the
impacts she made on her
family’s lives, ‘but the
love they shared for her
will outlast the pain of
lasing such an amazing
person.
Daniel Herbert
Michener
1935 2020
Former Union resi-
dent Daniel Herbert Mi-
chener passed away in
Tacoma on July 1, 2020.
Born and raised in the
shadow of Mt. Rainier in
Graham, WA on Janu-
ary 8, 1935, Dan loved
all things about the out-
doors. After high school
at Kapowsin, he married
Karen McGee and joined
the United States Ma-
rine Corps.
He then was trained
as a machinist at Ta-_
coma Vocational-Tech-
nical Institute (Bates),
worked at Marine Iron
Works, finally joining
Nalley’s Fine Foods in
Tacoma where for nearly
30 years he engineered,
designed, built and
maintained production
and processing lines.
After Karen’s death,
he married Linda Er-
dahl. They retired to
Union and built their
dream house overlook-
ing Hood Canal and the
Olympics.
Having been a Ma-
505 and Shrine Clown
in Tacoma, he joined
the Union City Masonic
Lodge and was the driv-
ing force behind the res-
toration and rededica-
tion of Union Masonic
Cemetery.
Dan lived a life in
full. Through his experi-
ences, whether picking
blackberries at Mt. Rain-
ier, to family camping at
Alta Lake, to machining
intricate parts, to hiking
the Goat Rocks, to crab-
bing on Hood Canal, to
attending the Daytona
500 four times, to play—
ing cribbage, to telling
great stories; he loved
his time with family and
friends.
A very kind, thought-
ful and generous man,
he will be missed by all
who were lucky enough
to know him.
Dan is survived by
four children, four step-
children and many
grand and great—grand-
, children. -
A private family inter-
ment will be held with a
Celebration of Life to be
scheduled later.
William David
“Dave” Parker
William David “Dave”
Parker, age 66, of Mun-
ford, TN, passed away'
Tuesday, June 30, 2020
at Baptist Memorial
Hospital Memphis from
complications of pneu-
monia and COVID-19.
He was born in Ogletho-
rpe, GA on January 9,
1954. He was preceded
in death by his parents
and his sister, Susan
Parker I'Sullivan. He is
survived by his wife of 18
years, Denise Vandever
Parker, brother Mark
(Barbara) and seven
children; Tracy (Shawn)
Babington, Kristie
Jones, Tina Sivells, Eric
(Andrea) West, Jenni-
fer (Troy) Eden, Wendy
(Chris) Martin and Jes-
siCa (Jason) Leong. Dave ~
also leaves behind 16
grandchildren; Mason
and Molly; Kaylee, Ash-
lyn and Taylor; Mikayla
and William; Addison;
Hunter and Joey; Alexa,
Benjamin, Phoebe and
Abigail; Andrew and
Seth as well as numer-
ous nieces and nephews
and his brother—in-law,
Nathan Sullivan.
Dave was a 34—year
veteran of the Depart-
ment of Defense, work-
ing as a rigger for the US
Navy. Dave was an ac-
tive member of the'Boy
Scouts of America, serv-
ing as Troop leader and
Scoutmaster for many
years. He enjoyed camp-
ing with his friends and
family, loved Corvettes
and spent many hours in
his yard, working with
his hands.
Dave was a lov—
ing husband, father,
and friend, collecting
other people’s children
throughout his life and
loving each of them as
if they were his own. He
loved to laugh and had
the sflliest, most infec-
tious giggle. His biggest
joy in life was spending
time with the people he
loved most.
Due to restrictions
in place from COV-
ID—19, memorials will
be planned for a later
time. A service will take
place at the family plot
in Oglethorpe, GA in Oc-
' tlob‘ér, with a celebration
of life in Shelton, WA in
2021.
Jerry O’Connor
EM-l
O’Connor, , born
04/08/1948, age 72,
passed away peacefully
in his home in Allyn,
WA, July 12,2020.
Jerry was a decorated
veteran in the Vietnam
War doing three tours
to serve his country. He
spent 12 years in the
Jerry A.)
Navy, and 8 years work-
ing in the shipyards at
Bremerton, WA. When
he was 19, Jerry joined
the-Navy as his father
had. On his first tour
on the Constellation he
served Brother Duty
with Randy, during the
Vietnam War. Sailor,
Jerry served USN Feb.
1968-1981. Vietnam
Tonkin Gulf 1969-1972.
He served on the USS
Constellation CVA-64,
USS Nereus AS-17, USS
Conquest-MSO 488,
USS Conquest—MSO
488, USS Moctobi ATF-
105 YTM-YTB-Subic
Bay, FL, Sub Base Pearl
Harbor, HWI, NSA.
Sandpoint, Seattle, WA.
Jerry . was born
in Mauston, WI.
to Alvin and Mary
O’Connor. Jerry gradu-
ated from Sheridan High
School in 1966. The love
of adventure led him to
work' for Yellowstone
and Crater Lake N ation-
al Parks.
While working in
Bremerton, Jerry settled
in Allyn, WA. He was
a dedicated Veteran
volunteering with 'the
VFW. Jerry helped clean
and 10cate the graves
and markers for fellow
veterans.
Jerry had a passion
for his Ford Fair lanes,
hunting, gardening,
canning, and skimming
through the internet for
amusing anecdotes. He
and his E-mails will be
missed.
Jerry is survived by
his brother Randy, (Eve).
Sister, Debbie Jones,
(Lowell), and brother
Robert, (Gabby). Neph-
ews and Nieces Tara,
North, Riley,‘ Alicia,
Lydia, and James.
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