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Ruby F. Rayson Ruby Florence Rayson died of natural causes on Sunday, August 5, at Mason General Hospital. She was 86 and had lived in Shelton 30 years. She was born on January 12, 1921 in Los An- geles, Caliibrnia, 'to Reuben and Matilda (Petrie) Strike. She married Dave Rayson on July 22, 1977 in Chatsworth, Illi- nois. Previously, she was married to Louis Haber- korn. He preced- Ruby F. ed her in death on September 18, Rayson 1973. Mrs. Rayson was a homemaker and enjoyed traveling in their recre- ational vehicle. She was a member of Saint Edward's Catholic Church, where she enjoyed working with a church group. She was also preceded in death by sister Ruth Uken. Surviving are husband Dave Ray- son of Shelton; son Mark Haberkorn and wife Ramona of Lostant, Illinois; daughters Yulanee McKnight and Cheryl Craig and husband Rob, all of San Antonio, Texas, and Jeanette Zimmerman and husband Mike of Forrest, Illinois; sister Viola Adams of Lakewood; 12 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins." A memorial mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, August 22, at Saint Edward's Catholic Church in Shelton. Father Ran Belisle will officiate. Memorial donations may be sent to Saint Edward's Catholic Church, P.O. Box 758, Shelton. Arrangements are by McComb Funeral Home of Shelton. Everett Cotten Longtime Hoodsport resident Ev- erett Ace Cotten Jr. died on Friday, August 3, after a battle with cancer. He was 75. He was bern on July 18, 1932 in Saint Louis, Missouri, to Ev- erett Ace Cotten Sr. and Marga- 'rett Williamson. He served in the Navy with his two brothers during the Ko- rean War. Mr. Cotten enjoyed hunting Everett and fishing with Cotten his friends and son. fie was a member of the Veter- ans of Foreign Wars and served as senior vice commander. He was also a volunteer firefighter with Fire District 18 at Lake Cushman. Surviving are children Mark Cotten of Glendale, Arizona, and Tina Zielinski of Hoodsport; grand- children Justin Churchill, Carissa Pierce, Cyle Zielinski and Jason, Jeff, Jessie, Joey and Jake Cotten; eight great-grandchildren; brother Paul Cotten and sister Shirley Batton. A celebration of Mr. Cotten's life will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 11, at 300 North Dow Creek Drive, Hoodsport. Beverly I. White Beverly Irene (Keenan) White, who has relatives in Shelton, died of heart failure and diabetes on Sat- urday, August 4, at Liberty Country Care in Centralia. She was 72 and was a lifetime resident of the Onalaska-Moss- yrock areas. She was born on September 3, 1934 in Ethel, Lewis County, to Harold M. and Helen E. (Carv- er) Keenan. She graduat- ed from Onalas- ka High School in 1954 and at- Beverly I. tended Laverne White College in South- ern California for one and a half years. She married James J. "Jim" White on October 16, 1956 in Longview. He preceded her in death on March 10, 1962. She worked as a secretary at Longview Fiber until her marriage, then was a housewife and mother, later babysitting for several area families. She was an avid collector and her interests included craling, sewing, quilting, knitting and crocheting. She collected stamps since the age of 4. She also enjoyed spending time with young children. She was a lifelong member of the Salkum Community Church of The Brethren and was honored for more than 32 years of work in the church nursery when her health forced her to stop. She was also preceded in death by her parents, brother Wayne Keenan and grandson Adam White. Surviving are daughters Mar- cia Green and husband Rodney of Chehalis and Kathryn Lester and husband Gerald of Shelton; sons Mark White and wife Jackie of Che- halts and Gary White of Centralia; granddaughters Karen Paterson and husband Perry of Littlerock and Julia Courtney and husband Drew of Chehalis. Also surviving are grandsons Kevin Lester of Washington, Mi- chael White and his wife Amber of Chehalis and Daniel Lester and his wife Mandi of Shelton; great-grand- children Jordyn, Emma, Alexia and Cody; brother Glen Keenan of Onalaska; and sisters Edith Keen- an and husband Martin of Winlock and Louella McCray and husband George of Battle Ground. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 11, at the Salkum Cemetery. A potluck meal will follow. Memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes As- sociation, P.O. Box 2680, Canton, Ohio, 44720. Arrangements are by Browns Mortuary in Chehalis. Lucille A. Blake A celebration of the life of Lu- cille Avis Blake will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. on Friday, August 17, in the Sa Heh Wamish Room in the new section of the Little Creek Ca- sino Resort. Mrs. Blake, who worked as sec- retary of the local county exten- sion office for two decades, died on Saturday, July 28. She was 87 and a Shelton resident. Forest Funeral 0 REST Home "A reputation built on service" When someone we love passes away it can be difficult to decide what to do. At Forest we take great pride in hetping families choose what best suits their needs. Forest...making difficult times easier. Call on us today 360-427-8044 313 West Railroad Avenue, Shelton, WA i i i I i I i i Page 10 - Shelton-Mason County Journal - Thursday, August 9, 2007 Helen L. Sheets Helen Lorraine (Johnson) Sheets, a retired seamstress and drapery maker, died of pancreatic cancer on April 26 in Tacoma. She was 82 and had lived in Shelton for 25 years. She was born on October 5, 1924 in Seattle to Alfred and Anna (Schubert) Johnson. She gradu- ated from Ballard High School in 1941. She married Allen Sheets in November 1996 in Geerhart, Or- egon. Previously, she was mar- ried to Herbert Henning from 1963 to 1993. He preceded her in death. She was married to George Meininger from 1942 to 1962. That marriage ended in divorce. Mrs. Sheets worked as a seam- stress, was manager of a drapery business and owned a drapery business in Seattle. She enjoyed crocheting, sewing, boating, fishing and recreational vehicle camping. She volunteered at the Mason County Senior Ac- tivities Association and was a member of the Knitwits Women's Club and Lake Limerick Country Club. She was preceded in death by brothers Chester, Harold and Lawrence Johnson and sisters Elaine Burrows and Anne Etchi- son. Surviving are husband Allen Sheets of Shelton; daughters Di- ana English of Seattle and Donna Benson of Olympia; grandchildren Lisa, Rick and Jeremy; and great- grandchildren Elijah, Hannah, Jonah, Lydia and Selah Locken, Natalie and Brady English, Aus- tin Benson and Tyler and Kyle Maser. A memorial service was held on May 5 at Timberline Baptist Church in Olympia. Pastor Ed Quillin officiated. Memorial donations may be made to the Hirsberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research, 2990 South Sepulveda Boulevard, Suite 300 C, Los Angeles, Califor- nia, 90064. Margaret Ritchie Margaret A. Ritchie of Shelton died on Saturday, August 4, at Fir Lane Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was 82. Arrangements are under the di- rection of McComb Funeral Home in Shelton. Diana Johnson Diana Mae Johnson died on Tuesday, July 31, at Saint Peter Hospital in Olympia. She was 70 and had lived in Union for the past 15 years. She was born on October 28, 1936 in Breckenridge, Minne- sota, to Robert and Luella (Mit- zel) Strubel. She graduated from Wahpeton High School in Wahpe- ton, North Dakota, and earned a bachelor's degree at the College of Saint Scholastica in Duluth, Min- nesota, and an associate's degree as an accredited record technician from the American Association of Medical Records Librarians. She married Clifford Eugene Johnson on June 13, 1956 at Saint Johns, Arizona. They reaffirmed their vows on June 28, 1956 at Evangelical United Brethren Church in Great Bend, North Da- kota. Along with her husband and mother, Mrs. Johnson owned and operated Great Bend Lockers. She was the chief medical records tech- nician at Wheaton Community Hospital in Wheaton, Minnesota. She also taught classes at North Dakota State School of Science and worked at the Washington State Department of Health. She enjoyed camping with the Good Sam recreational vehicle club, cooking, sewing, quilting, gardening, genealogy research, bird watching, little white dogs, breakfast with friends at the Shel- ton Eagles Aerie after church and visiting on her porch with neigh- bars. She was an active member of the United Methodist Church and the Friendly Homemakers Club. She was preceded in death by her parents. Surviving are husband Clifford Johnson of Union; son Christo- pher Johnson and wife Suzanne of Wahpeton; daughter Elizabeth Borgert and husband Jerome of Edmond, Oklahoma; granddaugh- ters Katlyn, Courtney and Sydney Johnson of Wahpeton and Stepha- nie, Kirsten and Anna Borgert of Edmond. A memorial service was held on Saturday, August 4, at the Unit- ed Methodist Church in Shelton, Pastor Matt German officiated. A memorial service is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 10, at the Evergreen United Methodist Church in Wahpeton with Pastor Paul Baker presiding. Her final resting place will be at Wanda Grace Scott died of ovarian cancer at home, Belfair, WA, August 4th in the care of her family. Born in Tracyton, WA to Clarence Rakestraw and Eva Lindsay Rakestraw on August 18th, 1933 she was the youngest of four. She grew up in Tracyton with family (Bonnie, Alyce and Sam) and friends. She often shared memories of fishing trips with her father, who built the boats. Trips that she clearly held dear. Still at home she met and fell in love with her lifetime partner Ralph Scott. They made their home in Belfair where Wanda stayed home and raised four children. She was first, foremost and always mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Family was always her focus. As their children grew and left home Wanda and Ralph began a new chapter in their lives. just the two of them again, they were able to travel extensively and ulti- mately decided on Yuma, AZ for their winter home. They made lasting friendships with wonderful people and enjoyed their time living and trav- eling in the Southwest. Her health brought them home to the Northwest last year as she faced challenges of her cancer with her family. She was a lover of flowers, reading and spending time on the beach. Her home was richest when filled with family, friends and food. Her founda- tion was the relationship between husband and wife, a relationship that only grew closer over the past couple of years. She is forever in our hearts and we are grateful for a lifetime of memories. She is survived by her devoted husband Ralph Scott of Belfair, WA; daughter, Sally Scott and husband Brian Roper of Olympia, VCA; daughter, Susan and husband Drew Landram of Burbank, WA; son, Gary and wife Cindy Scott of Kent, WA; son, Tom arid wife Ira Scott of Bremerton, WA; seven grandchildren Jeremy, Jason and Jennifer Landram, Lisa and Dan Scott, Jeff Westerberg and Ella Scott, and two great-grandchildren Cienna and Brody Landram. As a family we would like to express our gratitude to those that have helped and supported us over the past few weeks; Old and new friends have touched us deeply through this piece of the journey. In lieu of flowers we invite you to consider a donation to Ovarian Cancer Research through the Marsha Rivkin Center at Swedish Hospital, www.marsharivkin.org. There will be an open house gathering at the Canal house on Saturday, August 11th between 12:00pm and 4:00pm honoring Mom with some of her favorite foods and people. Paid Zion United Methodist in Great Bend, North Memorial donations elation, 708 Broadway, Tacoma, 98402, or the Diabetes Association, Avenue, Seattle, 98101. Arrangements are by Funeral Home in Shelton. David David E. Patterson of died of heart-related Friday, August 3, at maritan Hospital in was 57 and had been Washington St.ate since He was born on 1949 in Carmel, Amos and Catherine Patterson. He served in the 1967 to 1977. Mr. Patterson long-haul truck driver. Surviving are erine Zimmermann of View, California; sons Patterson of Beaverton, Brian Patterson fornia, of Georgia; daughter terson-Fueston of San stepchildren Kelly Michael and Rick Shelton, Michelle, Jason Jorgensen of Olympia Jorgensen of North Also surviving are John Zimmermann of View, California, Bill mann of Milpitas, and Mark Zimmermann California; sisters Bey Redding, California, and Kinsman of Alabama; 26 children, one and numerous nieces ews. A funeral service will at noon on Hope Chapel, 421 West in Shelton. Paster Ken will officiate. Memorial donations made to the David mortal Fund at any Wells Bank branch. Arrangements are by Funeral Home in Shelton. by Bill & Leslee MAKING YOUR KNOWN, IN For some people, ing life at any cost in terminal illness is not This leaves them to ways to voice their about the we turn to an which is o legal documt contains instructions person's future medical the event that he or she is OCitated. A "living will" s what treatments a does (or does not) want of a terminal illness other near-death "health care a person to the person who him- or herself. It is irnl to discuss these family. Letting your wishes be in advance may also preneed options. This ning allows the i hdi determine ahead of manner m which their will be tact our dedicated staff McCOMB FUNERAL Allow us to arrange ar confidential tg can answer your advise you as works. Reach us at 42 You are invited to our 703 Railroad Avenue. been serving your with compassion since QUOTE. "Death is but still more terrible ing that you might live and never die." Ruby F. Rayson Ruby Florence Rayson died of natural causes on Sunday, August 5, at Mason General Hospital. She was 86 and had lived in Shelton 30 years. She was born on January 12, 1921 in Los An- geles, Caliibrnia, 'to Reuben and Matilda (Petrie) Strike. She married Dave Rayson on July 22, 1977 in Chatsworth, Illi- nois. Previously, she was married to Louis Haber- korn. He preced- Ruby F. ed her in death on September 18, Rayson 1973. Mrs. Rayson was a homemaker and enjoyed traveling in their recre- ational vehicle. She was a member of Saint Edward's Catholic Church, where she enjoyed working with a church group. She was also preceded in death by sister Ruth Uken. Surviving are husband Dave Ray- son of Shelton; son Mark Haberkorn and wife Ramona of Lostant, Illinois; daughters Yulanee McKnight and Cheryl Craig and husband Rob, all of San Antonio, Texas, and Jeanette Zimmerman and husband Mike of Forrest, Illinois; sister Viola Adams of Lakewood; 12 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins." A memorial mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, August 22, at Saint Edward's Catholic Church in Shelton. Father Ran Belisle will officiate. Memorial donations may be sent to Saint Edward's Catholic Church, P.O. Box 758, Shelton. Arrangements are by McComb Funeral Home of Shelton. Everett Cotten Longtime Hoodsport resident Ev- erett Ace Cotten Jr. died on Friday, August 3, after a battle with cancer. He was 75. He was bern on July 18, 1932 in Saint Louis, Missouri, to Ev- erett Ace Cotten Sr. and Marga- 'rett Williamson. He served in the Navy with his two brothers during the Ko- rean War. Mr. Cotten enjoyed hunting Everett and fishing with Cotten his friends and son. fie was a member of the Veter- ans of Foreign Wars and served as senior vice commander. He was also a volunteer firefighter with Fire District 18 at Lake Cushman. Surviving are children Mark Cotten of Glendale, Arizona, and Tina Zielinski of Hoodsport; grand- children Justin Churchill, Carissa Pierce, Cyle Zielinski and Jason, Jeff, Jessie, Joey and Jake Cotten; eight great-grandchildren; brother Paul Cotten and sister Shirley Batton. A celebration of Mr. Cotten's life will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 11, at 300 North Dow Creek Drive, Hoodsport. Beverly I. White Beverly Irene (Keenan) White, who has relatives in Shelton, died of heart failure and diabetes on Sat- urday, August 4, at Liberty Country Care in Centralia. She was 72 and was a lifetime resident of the Onalaska-Moss- yrock areas. She was born on September 3, 1934 in Ethel, Lewis County, to Harold M. and Helen E. (Carv- er) Keenan. She graduat- ed from Onalas- ka High School in 1954 and at- Beverly I. tended Laverne White College in South- ern California for one and a half years. She married James J. "Jim" White on October 16, 1956 in Longview. He preceded her in death on March 10, 1962. She worked as a secretary at Longview Fiber until her marriage, then was a housewife and mother, later babysitting for several area families. She was an avid collector and her interests included craling, sewing, quilting, knitting and crocheting. She collected stamps since the age of 4. She also enjoyed spending time with young children. She was a lifelong member of the Salkum Community Church of The Brethren and was honored for more than 32 years of work in the church nursery when her health forced her to stop. She was also preceded in death by her parents, brother Wayne Keenan and grandson Adam White. Surviving are daughters Mar- cia Green and husband Rodney of Chehalis and Kathryn Lester and husband Gerald of Shelton; sons Mark White and wife Jackie of Che- halts and Gary White of Centralia; granddaughters Karen Paterson and husband Perry of Littlerock and Julia Courtney and husband Drew of Chehalis. Also surviving are grandsons Kevin Lester of Washington, Mi- chael White and his wife Amber of Chehalis and Daniel Lester and his wife Mandi of Shelton; great-grand- children Jordyn, Emma, Alexia and Cody; brother Glen Keenan of Onalaska; and sisters Edith Keen- an and husband Martin of Winlock and Louella McCray and husband George of Battle Ground. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 11, at the Salkum Cemetery. A potluck meal will follow. Memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes As- sociation, P.O. Box 2680, Canton, Ohio, 44720. Arrangements are by Browns Mortuary in Chehalis. Lucille A. Blake A celebration of the life of Lu- cille Avis Blake will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. on Friday, August 17, in the Sa Heh Wamish Room in the new section of the Little Creek Ca- sino Resort. Mrs. Blake, who worked as sec- retary of the local county exten- sion office for two decades, died on Saturday, July 28. She was 87 and a Shelton resident. Forest Funeral 0 REST Home "A reputation built on service" When someone we love passes away it can be difficult to decide what to do. At Forest we take great pride in hetping families choose what best suits their needs. Forest...making difficult times easier. Call on us today 360-427-8044 313 West Railroad Avenue, Shelton, WA i i i I i I i i Page 10 - Shelton-Mason County Journal - Thursday, August 9, 2007 Helen L. Sheets Helen Lorraine (Johnson) Sheets, a retired seamstress and drapery maker, died of pancreatic cancer on April 26 in Tacoma. She was 82 and had lived in Shelton for 25 years. She was born on October 5, 1924 in Seattle to Alfred and Anna (Schubert) Johnson. She gradu- ated from Ballard High School in 1941. She married Allen Sheets in November 1996 in Geerhart, Or- egon. Previously, she was mar- ried to Herbert Henning from 1963 to 1993. He preceded her in death. She was married to George Meininger from 1942 to 1962. That marriage ended in divorce. Mrs. Sheets worked as a seam- stress, was manager of a drapery business and owned a drapery business in Seattle. She enjoyed crocheting, sewing, boating, fishing and recreational vehicle camping. She volunteered at the Mason County Senior Ac- tivities Association and was a member of the Knitwits Women's Club and Lake Limerick Country Club. She was preceded in death by brothers Chester, Harold and Lawrence Johnson and sisters Elaine Burrows and Anne Etchi- son. Surviving are husband Allen Sheets of Shelton; daughters Di- ana English of Seattle and Donna Benson of Olympia; grandchildren Lisa, Rick and Jeremy; and great- grandchildren Elijah, Hannah, Jonah, Lydia and Selah Locken, Natalie and Brady English, Aus- tin Benson and Tyler and Kyle Maser. A memorial service was held on May 5 at Timberline Baptist Church in Olympia. Pastor Ed Quillin officiated. Memorial donations may be made to the Hirsberg Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research, 2990 South Sepulveda Boulevard, Suite 300 C, Los Angeles, Califor- nia, 90064. Margaret Ritchie Margaret A. Ritchie of Shelton died on Saturday, August 4, at Fir Lane Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was 82. Arrangements are under the di- rection of McComb Funeral Home in Shelton. Diana Johnson Diana Mae Johnson died on Tuesday, July 31, at Saint Peter Hospital in Olympia. She was 70 and had lived in Union for the past 15 years. She was born on October 28, 1936 in Breckenridge, Minne- sota, to Robert and Luella (Mit- zel) Strubel. She graduated from Wahpeton High School in Wahpe- ton, North Dakota, and earned a bachelor's degree at the College of Saint Scholastica in Duluth, Min- nesota, and an associate's degree as an accredited record technician from the American Association of Medical Records Librarians. She married Clifford Eugene Johnson on June 13, 1956 at Saint Johns, Arizona. They reaffirmed their vows on June 28, 1956 at Evangelical United Brethren Church in Great Bend, North Da- kota. Along with her husband and mother, Mrs. Johnson owned and operated Great Bend Lockers. She was the chief medical records tech- nician at Wheaton Community Hospital in Wheaton, Minnesota. She also taught classes at North Dakota State School of Science and worked at the Washington State Department of Health. She enjoyed camping with the Good Sam recreational vehicle club, cooking, sewing, quilting, gardening, genealogy research, bird watching, little white dogs, breakfast with friends at the Shel- ton Eagles Aerie after church and visiting on her porch with neigh- bars. She was an active member of the United Methodist Church and the Friendly Homemakers Club. She was preceded in death by her parents. Surviving are husband Clifford Johnson of Union; son Christo- pher Johnson and wife Suzanne of Wahpeton; daughter Elizabeth Borgert and husband Jerome of Edmond, Oklahoma; granddaugh- ters Katlyn, Courtney and Sydney Johnson of Wahpeton and Stepha- nie, Kirsten and Anna Borgert of Edmond. A memorial service was held on Saturday, August 4, at the Unit- ed Methodist Church in Shelton, Pastor Matt German officiated. A memorial service is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 10, at the Evergreen United Methodist Church in Wahpeton with Pastor Paul Baker presiding. Her final resting place will be at Wanda Grace Scott died of ovarian cancer at home, Belfair, WA, August 4th in the care of her family. Born in Tracyton, WA to Clarence Rakestraw and Eva Lindsay Rakestraw on August 18th, 1933 she was the youngest of four. She grew up in Tracyton with family (Bonnie, Alyce and Sam) and friends. She often shared memories of fishing trips with her father, who built the boats. Trips that she clearly held dear. Still at home she met and fell in love with her lifetime partner Ralph Scott. They made their home in Belfair where Wanda stayed home and raised four children. She was first, foremost and always mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Family was always her focus. As their children grew and left home Wanda and Ralph began a new chapter in their lives. just the two of them again, they were able to travel extensively and ulti- mately decided on Yuma, AZ for their winter home. They made lasting friendships with wonderful people and enjoyed their time living and trav- eling in the Southwest. Her health brought them home to the Northwest last year as she faced challenges of her cancer with her family. She was a lover of flowers, reading and spending time on the beach. Her home was richest when filled with family, friends and food. Her founda- tion was the relationship between husband and wife, a relationship that only grew closer over the past couple of years. She is forever in our hearts and we are grateful for a lifetime of memories. She is survived by her devoted husband Ralph Scott of Belfair, WA; daughter, Sally Scott and husband Brian Roper of Olympia, VCA; daughter, Susan and husband Drew Landram of Burbank, WA; son, Gary and wife Cindy Scott of Kent, WA; son, Tom arid wife Ira Scott of Bremerton, WA; seven grandchildren Jeremy, Jason and Jennifer Landram, Lisa and Dan Scott, Jeff Westerberg and Ella Scott, and two great-grandchildren Cienna and Brody Landram. As a family we would like to express our gratitude to those that have helped and supported us over the past few weeks; Old and new friends have touched us deeply through this piece of the journey. In lieu of flowers we invite you to consider a donation to Ovarian Cancer Research through the Marsha Rivkin Center at Swedish Hospital, www.marsharivkin.org. There will be an open house gathering at the Canal house on Saturday, August 11th between 12:00pm and 4:00pm honoring Mom with some of her favorite foods and people. Paid Zion United Methodist in Great Bend, North Memorial donations elation, 708 Broadway, Tacoma, 98402, or the Diabetes Association, Avenue, Seattle, 98101. Arrangements are by Funeral Home in Shelton. David David E. Patterson of died of heart-related Friday, August 3, at maritan Hospital in was 57 and had been Washington St.ate since He was born on 1949 in Carmel, Amos and Catherine Patterson. He served in the 1967 to 1977. Mr. Patterson long-haul truck driver. Surviving are erine Zimmermann of View, California; sons Patterson of Beaverton, Brian Patterson fornia, of Georgia; daughter terson-Fueston of San stepchildren Kelly Michael and Rick Shelton, Michelle, Jason Jorgensen of Olympia Jorgensen of North Also surviving are John Zimmermann of View, California, Bill mann of Milpitas, and Mark Zimmermann California; sisters Bey Redding, California, and Kinsman of Alabama; 26 children, one and numerous nieces ews. A funeral service will at noon on Hope Chapel, 421 West in Shelton. Paster Ken will officiate. Memorial donations made to the David mortal Fund at any Wells Bank branch. Arrangements are by Funeral Home in Shelton. by Bill & Leslee MAKING YOUR KNOWN, IN For some people, ing life at any cost in terminal illness is not This leaves them to ways to voice their about the we turn to an which is o legal documt contains instructions person's future medical the event that he or she is OCitated. A "living will" s what treatments a does (or does not) want of a terminal illness other near-death "health care a person to the person who him- or herself. It is irnl to discuss these family. Letting your wishes be in advance may also preneed options. This ning allows the i hdi determine ahead of manner m which their will be tact our dedicated staff McCOMB FUNERAL Allow us to arrange ar confidential tg can answer your advise you as works. Reach us at 42 You are invited to our 703 Railroad Avenue. been serving your with compassion since QUOTE. "Death is but still more terrible ing that you might live and never die."