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He died on Dec. 5, loved dog Kali at her side. 1994.She was a member of Ea- ~~ ~~ : She was born in Chris- gles Auxiliary for 51 years, tian,L01a (Glanden)W" Va., to Whitten.Earl and ~ ~l starting in Hoquiam and ~i ~ ~ ~av~ ~ ~i~ ~ Ali~ Ar~ng~ She lived at Lake Cush- tranferring to Elma Eagles ~ent~ ~ by ~al ~i~ativ~ ~ Washi~ i~ man for 44 years. She also memberNo. 1440.with She the WaSchildren,s an active ~ ~de~ th~ ~ct~ ~ Village had a homein Shelton.at Christmas ~2REn~oy Christmas party and was a ~ ~i~i~ She completed high school member of the Elma Eagle and secretarial school in A Reputation Built on Service riders. She was a member ~ ~e]ar~e~i ~ d~ a~ ~o~ ~ Sheiton on Albuquerque, N.M. In 1950, of the Red Hats Society, lifetime members of VFW and the home garden club. Her other interests in- cluded hunting, fishing, canning, knitting, crochet- ing, ceramics, singing and dancing and she played a mean game of pool, her family shared. She is survived by daughters Carmen E. (Haskell) Seaman of Che- halis and Maryanna (Kathy Petty) McCabe of Shelton; son Harry A. Haskell of Laramie, Wyo.; sister Ge- neva Healy of Auburn, and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great- great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, hus- band, brothers Thomas and Francis Decker, sister Fre- da (Decker) Gardner and grandson Brian Caudill. A graveside service will take place at 1:30 p.m. on Oct. 6 at Wynoochee Cem- etery in Montesano. A pro- cession will leave from the Elma Eagles at 1 p.m. to the cemetery and a recep- tion will follow at the Elma Eagles after the service, In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Elma chil- dren's Christmas party fund. Robert Carstens Robert Logan Carstens, 58, a resident of Shelton, died on Sept. 20, 2012. He was born on July 21, 1954, in Celilo, Ore., to Ralph Virgil Carstens and Maxine Violet Dave (Bai- ley). He married Ella Louise Carstens (Sorrenson) on ~ Dec. 13, 1975, in Vancou- ver, Wash. His family described him as a jack of all trades, Robert including Carstens carpentry. He enjoyed David Depoe June 2, 1914, to Issac D. and David L. Depoe Sr., 68, Mathilde (Greager) Kramer. a resident of Shelton, died He went to grade school on Sept. 24, 2012, of chronic at Isaac Stevens Elemen- obstructive pulmonary dis- tary and graduated from ease (COPD). Broadway High School in He was born on June 24 .......... ........ i 1944, to Gertrude Walton ~ ~i~i and Thee- ~dore R. Depoe in Shelton. He was married to Sherrill R. Christian and Vickie Ledger. David Both mar- Depoe riages ended in divorce. He was a logger and a mechanic. He enjoyed fishing, shuf- fleboard, pinochle, karaoke and spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by son David Depoe Jr. of Shelton; daughter Connie Rogers of Amboy; grandsons David De- poe III and Robert Depoe of Mississippi; granddaughter Danielle Rogers of Amboy; grandson Billy Rogers of Am- boy; brother Donald Depoe of Shelton; sisters Marylynn Thompson of Seattle and numerous nephews, nieces, cousins and relatives. A memorial service will take place on Sept. 29 at Loop Field. Arrangements are under the direction of David De- poe Jr. and Connie Rogers. Memorial donations can be made to David Depoe's hunting, account at Our Community fishing, gardening and Credit Union. camping with his family. He also liked teaching his Jerald Hart children and grandchildren Jerald M. Hatt, 81, a to love the outdoors and resident of Grapeview, died country music. He was aon Sept. 14, 2012, at Mason lifetime member bf the General Hospital. NRA. He was born on June 21, He is survived by his 1931, in Kelso. wife Ella of Shelton; daugh- He served in the U.S. ters Corinne Carstens Navy Re- of Olympia and Rebecca ~ serves, Carstens of Shelton; broth- and was a ers Ralph Carstens, Rich- millwright ard Carstens, Leon Dave, and trav- Leonard Dave Jr., James eled all Dave and Randy Dave; sis- across ters Lynda Tabor, Karen the world Swanson, Gloria Dave, working. Cheryl Olson, Joleen A1- His bert, Diana Dave, Marriane Jerald family Kishwalk, Cindey Newey, I-Iatt shared Dorothy Olson, Sandy Dave that he and Marie Dave; stepfather loved to Leonard Dave Sr. of Mur- cook and share food with dock, Wash., and grandchil- everybody. He also enjoyed dren Kevin and April Snod- wearing Hawaiian hats and grass, Alauna Carstens and chewing on cigars, as well Shianne and Alex Perreira. as collecting items. He was preceded in A memorial service will death by his parents and take place at 3 p.m. on brothers John Carstens and Sept. 29 at Mountain View Dwight Carstens. Cemetery in Lakewood. A service will take place at 1 p.m. on Oct. 27 in Richard Kramer Klickatat. Arrangements Richard Ernest Kramer, are under the direction of 98, died on Sept. 17, 2012, Forest Funeral Home of at Alpine Way Retirement Shelton. Apartments. He was born in Seattle on Richard Kramer 1932. He married Haldis Burkhart on Nov. 4, 2010, in Shelton. He was previously married to June Irene Davolt, who he married on June 6, 1942. Davolt died in 2002. Richard started work- ing at Graystone Concrete Products on N4~kerson Street in 1934. He was em- ployed there for 30 years. He left Graystone to pursue property development with various partners in the greater Seattle area. He was actively involved with the Boy Scouts of America, the White River Recreation Association and was a volunteer in the com- munities in which he lived throughout his life. His family shared that he loved his mountain cabin, as well as snow skiing, hunt- ing, fishing, poker club, bridge and golfing. Upon retirement in 1980, Richard and June moved to Harst- ine Island and spent many winters exploring the Baja of Mexico in their trailer. Lat- er, they became winter resi- dents of Rancho Casa Blanco in Indio, Calif. He moved to Alpine Way in 2009. He is survived by his wife Haldis Kramer of Shel- ton; son Kendall Kramer (Sandy) of Harstine Island, Shelton; daughter Karolyn Bates (John) of Oak Harbor; grandchildren Kory Kramer of Longview, Kilynn Kramer of Lincoln City, Ore., Casey Bates (Brooke) of Redmond and.Amy Rose (Matthew) of Marysville; and great-grand- child Sydnee Grace Rose. He is preceded in death by his wife June, a brother and a sister. A memorial will take place at 12:30 p.m. on Oct. 6 at the Harstine Island Community Center. Memorial donations can be made to the Harstine Island Community Club, c/o Jim Irving, P.O. Box 1635, Shelton, WA, 98584. she married David R. Roy. They lived ~in Altade- na, Calif., Grants Pass, Ore., and at Lake Cush- man. She pursued a Betty career as a Roy secretary and office manager, working for Photocon Corpo- ration in California and for Lake Cushman Sales Center in Hoodsport. She and her husband supported the growth of the Hoodsport community through their development of the Roy Building, which houses the post office, den- tal office and gym. Betty loved her home, community, garden, dogs, family and friends, her fam- ily shared. She was an avid follower of current affairs and the financial markets. She is survived by sister Muriel Martinez of Scott- sdale, Ariz.; brother Earl (Laura) Whitten of Shelton and numerous nieces, neph- ews, great-nieces, great- nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, hus- band, brother Bob Whitten and sister Mabel Adams. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Hoodsport Library (Timberland Re- gional Library Foundation), the Hoodsport Community Church or St. Edward's Catholic Church. Lorraine Thompson Lorraine Grace Thompson, 87, died on Sept. 19, 2012. Lorraine was born in Beaver Valley, Port Ludlow, to Louis and Hattie Nagle. She was raised in Port Townsend, moved to Belfair in 1939 and attended grade school in Belfair and high school at South Kitsap. She married John "Jack" Thompson in 1944. Lorraine was a devoted homemaker and a volunteer dispatcher for the Mason ~ County ~i~ ~ Sheriffs Office. Lor- i i~:[ii raine was a .~ member ~i~% ~i? of Eastern Star. She is survived by Lorraine her daugh- Thompson ter Shirley (John) Byerly; son John (Debbie) Thompson; grandchildren Jeff Byerly, Ta- marc Byerly, Jason Thompson and Angela Terry; five great g~candchildren, one great- gTeat-granddaughter and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, four brothers and one sister. See Obituaries on page B-6 Worthy of Your Trust Shehon - (360) 427-8044 Lawrence Frank Godwin Lawrence "Larry" Frank Godwin, 90, died Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at his home in Shelton, WA. He was born December 31, 1921 in LaJunta, CO to Frank Rather and Dorothy (Carter) Godwin. Larry served in the US Army during WWII and received a Purple Heart and Bronze Star. He was with the 10th Mountain Division that climbed Mt. Belverdere in Italy and surprised the Germans. Larry was married to Stella Gibbons and Betty Pierce, both who preceded him in death. He worked as a Fire Security Chief from Albany, OR to the Canadian border for the Simpson Timber Company from 1941 until his retirement in 1982. Larry was a member of VFW Post #1694 and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Shelton. He enjoyed wood working, metal work (wrought iron), hunting, rock climbing and repelling. Larry is survived by his sons, Ronnie F. Godwin (Linda) of Port Orchard, WA, Ross Godwin (Lena) of Langley, WA; eleven grandchildren, twenty four great grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his wife's, Stella and Betty; parents, Frank and Dorothy Godwin; brother, Floyd; sister, Bernice; daughter, Lawrie; and grandson, Kevin. Memorial donations may sent to Mason County Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1694, PO Box 1694, Shelton, WA 98584 or the Mason County Historical Society, PO BOX 136, Shelton, WA 98584. Viewing will be 'held at McComb Funeral Home, 703 W. Railroad Ave, Shelton, WA from 9 am to 5pm on Wednesday, September 26th and Thursday, September 27th. A funeral service will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- day Saints, 2nd Ward, 1200 Connection Street, Shelton, WA on Friday, September 28, 2012 at 10:00 am. Military honors and burial will be at Tahoma National Cemetery, Kent, WA on Monday, October 1, 2012 at h00pm. McComb Funeral Home was honored to serve the family. -- Paid Obituary Notice -- • Competitive Pricing • Pre Arranged Planning Lois Dean Craighead Lois Dean Craighead, 85, died on Saturday, September 22, 2012 at her home in Grapeview, WA. She was born on September 21, 1927 in Holt Summit, MO to Oren L. and Leona (Reno) Cook. On September 25, 1945, she married Owen Craighead in Seattle, WA. They were ma~ied for 67 years. Lois worked as a bank teller at the National Bank of Commerce in West Seattle for ten years. She enjoyed sewing~ camping, reading, motorcycle riding and writing letters to the editor. Lois is survived by her husband, Owen B. Craighead of Grapeview, WA; son, Terry B. Craighead (Pamela) of Belfa'tr, WA; daughter, Shirley K. Mihelich of Port Orchard, WA; sister, Hellen Ellis of Seattle, WA; grandchildren, Michael Mihelich, Aaron Mihelich, Brian Craighead, and Tracy Anderson; and great grandchildren, Matthew, Morgan, Logan, Collin and Keely. The family suggest memorial donations be sent to the Alzheimer's Association or Providence Hospice of Mason County. The family was served by McComb Funeral Home. -- Paid Obituary Notice -- Shelton-Mason County Journal -Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012 - Page B-5 I