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Page 28 Shelton-Mason County Journal ~ Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023 Inez “Nezzy” Glee (Benson) letters Inez “Nezzy” (ilee (Benson) Jelfers was born on January 19, 1958 to Walter and Pearl Benson, in Seattle, Wasl‘iington. She passed on July 16, 2023, at home with family and friends around her. She is survived by brother, ’alter (Marjorie) Benson and sister Marilyn Kolcz. She is preceded in death by both parents and her brother Jimmy. Nezzy was engaged to Ronald Shipp, who passed away before their son Ron was born in 1979. She married Jelf Jeffers in 1980 and they had two sons, Jake and Aaron. Jeff was in the Navy, so the next few years they traveled a lot. 'l’hey moved to Shelton in 1996 and divorced in 2005. In 2006 she met Dave, the love of her life. '1 hey had been together for 17 years. Nezzy was always there for everyone. Sh always put everyone‘s needs ahead ofher own. She had a wonderful smile. She loved flowers and was an excellent gardener; she was a good poker player and even went to the WP'I'L playoffs in Las Vegas. If you had a problem with your phone or computer, she could usually figure it out. She will be greatly missed by all! She is survived by her life partner Dave Wear, three sons, Ron Shipp, Jake (Krysten) and Aaron, three step—daughters, Bekah (lid), Julia and Trinity (Ryan), seven grandsons, four granddaughters and one great~grandson, also close friends ('iail Yates, Maria Perez, Debbi Jones and many other friends and family. Roger Lewis Hoff Roger Lewis Holf, 84, passed away on September 9th, 2023. He was the husband of Linda Hoff. They shared 60 years of marriage together. ' Born in 'l'acoma, Washington, he was the son ofLesli ’ and Caroline Hoff. Roger and his family moved to Shelton, Washington when he was a young child. He graduated from Irene S. Reed High School in 1957. After hiin school, he attended Grays Harbor College where he played baseball. After college he was a member ofthe Army National (iuard. Roger worked for Manke and Sons beginning as a teenager in 1955 and continued to work for them for many years up until his retirement in 1997. Roger enjoyed hunting, fishing, sports and spending time with his family and friends. He was a member of Faith Lutheran (fliurch. Roger was a very proud Shelton community member and always actively supported local sports and his community. You could often lind Roger outside enjoying his flowers, tinkering in his garage or talking sports with the guys. He has always been his children and grandchildren’s biggest fan, and you could always find him at every one oftheir sporting events. Roger will be lovingly remembered by his wife Linda; his three children: Wendy, Christopher and Michael; as well as his live grandchildren and four great-- grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents and four brothers. Roger's memorial service will be held at the Shelton 40et8 on Friday, September 15th, 2023 at 1:00 pm. Call the Journal at 360-426-4412 for help with Death Notices and Obituaries al’s office is open Monday-Thursday from a.m. to 5 pm. Gwen Ila Long Gwen lla Long was born April 26, 1931, and passed away peacefully on August 30, 2023, with her daughter Linda Fisher by her side. She was born to Merton and Ila (Smith) Munn in Mitchell, South Dakota. She married the love of her life Leonard Long and they had a life full of adventures, including raising four children, moving 18 times, and finishing her teaching degree along the way. She taught at Evergreen lilementary School in Shelton, Washington, taught preschoolers in Las Vegas and eventually went to American Samoa to finish out her teaching career. Nana (as we all affectionately called her) always loved living by the water, she bought their house on Arcadia Point without Leonard seeing it first. Once they retired, she decided they needed a bigger vast of water, so they moved to Ocean Park. As they grew older, they realized that they needed to be closer to their doctors and had :1 RV park model moved onto their granddaugl‘iter’s property in Shelton. Nana continued to live there until her care became too much and was moved to Hearts of Warmth Adult Family Home in Lacey where they took amazing care ofher. Gwen was preceded in death by her husband Leonard Long, son Doug Long and grandson Brian Fisher. She is survived by her daughters Teri (Mike) Byrd, Linda Fisher, Debbie (Bob) l’loof and her sister livie, along with eight grandchildren, 18 great—grandchildren, and two nieces. She was a Very special lady and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. 'lhere will be no services, per her request. Steven J. Bogart Steven J. Bogart of Shelton, WA passed away on August 11, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Steven, fondly known as “Bogie”, was born to Floyd and Georgette Bogart on May 27, 1953, in Everett, WA. He was an amazing father, grandfather, husband, brother and friend. He loved and lived for hunting and fishing. He moved to Forks, WA to be a logger. He made many friends over the years while living there. While he lived in Forks, he not only made an impact in the logging industry, but he opened his own fishing guide services. He would take people on guided trips down the Hoh and Bogachiel rivers. Bogie lived to make memories, and having fun while doing so. He then moved to Shelton, WA and has touched so many lives. He is survived by his wife Julie, his two daughters, Charity and Term, his live beautiful granddaughters, Brittany, Shelby, Coral, (Ialliope and Collette, as well as his two sonyinvlaws, Ron and lithan; also survived by siblings, Sherry, Mary, liev, Danny and Tony. Aside from his love for hunting and fishing, Steven was passionate. about giving back and helping others. He helped ‘Veterans and homeless people all the time. He would even just be a listening ear. liogie was a loving and caring man who will be deeply missed by so many! Steven’s family will be holding a celebration of his life here in Shelton, WA on September 24, 2023, at 51 11 h. Bi‘ockdale Rd., at 12:00 pm.