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Florence Chamberlain Florence Irene Chamber- lain (Baldwin), 72, a 35-year resident of Shelton, died of carcinoid cancer on Sept. 15, 2012, at home. She was born on Nov. 18, 1939, in Oneonta, N.Y., to Lynnj3ald- Florence win and Gladys Baldwin (Corn- stock). She was married on May 4, 1957, in Oneonta to Master Chamberlain Sgt. Rich- ard Cham- berlain, who retired from the Air Force in 1973. The couple moved to Shelton in 1975. Richard was a power op- erator for the City of Tacoma at Lake Cushman Dam until he retired in 1997. He died in August 1997. Florence worked for South Sound Sewing and Vacuum as a sewing instructor and at Heirloom sewing for seven years until she retired. She volunteered at Treasures Thrift Store for eight years. Her family shared that she loved sewing, quilting and making porcelain dolls. She painted many pictures, worked with stained glass and did crafts. In her younger years, she enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping with her family. She is survived by Teresa, David and Rick Chamberlain of Olympia; Lisa Chamber- lain of Tacoma; seven broth- ers and sisters of New York; 13 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by daughter Karen (1958), husband Richard (1997) and sisters Jane and Sharon. A service will take place from 1-3 p.m. on Oct. 13 at Calvary Chapel, 919 Division St. N.W., Olympia, David Depoe David L. Depoe Sr., 68, a resident of Shelton, died on Sept. 24, 2012, of chronic ob- structive pulmonary disease (COPD). He was born on June 24, 1944, to Gertrude Walton and Theodore R. Depoe in Shelton. He was married to Sherrill R. Christian and Vickie Ledger. Both mar- riages ended in David divorce. He was Depoe a logger and a me- chanic. 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 Marylyrm Thompson of Seattle and Dorris Derek of Hoodsport and numerous nephews, nieces, cousins and relatives. A memorial service too place on Sept. 29 at Loop Field. Arrangements are under the direction of David Depoe Jr. and Connie Rogers. Memorial donations can be made to David Depoe's account at Our Community Credit Union. Grace Fenske Grace Ernestine Fenske, 94, of Shelton, died on Sept. 29,2012, at Alpine Way Re- tirement Apartments. She was born on April 19, 1918, to Clyde and Oril- lia (Michaelis) Leonhardt in Marshfield, Wis. When she was 2 months old, she went to Bismark, N.D., with her parents, where they worked for a wheat and cattle rancher. In December 1918, during the height of the World War I influenza epidemic, both her parents died. Orillia's sister Cora helped bring Grace back to her ~home city. Grace was cared for by her mother's sister Elsie Poppy and her family. At Elsie's death, Grace Grace was Fenske taken to her grand- mother Michaelis to be cared for. She began school in Bakerville, Wis., and in the middle of second grade, Cora and her husband Bernard McTavish became her legal guardians. She lived with them until her marriage. She received her educa- tion from Wood County Public School, Marshfield McKinley High School and Wood County Teachers Col- lege in Wisconsin Rapids. She taught rural one-room schools for six years. She married Marvin Fen- ske on June 3, 1939, in Ves- per, Wis. The couple were dai~T¢ farmers until 1962, when they moved to Washington. After settling in Shelton, Grace worked at a nurs- ing home for six years and Mason General Hospital for 15 years. She helped her husband develop a u-cut Christmas tree operation on their Cloquallum Road farm, which they ran for about 20 years and used draft horses to give rides. At the onset of Marvin's illness, they moved to a retirement village in Shelton. The farm was sold after his death. She was a member of Mt. Olive Lutheran Church. Her family shared that she had a passion for gardening and shared her garden's bounty. She also made quilts for charities and enjoyed wagon trains, camping, traveling in the family motor home and volunteering at Son Rise Outreach. She was survived by grandsons Rob Daley of Shel- ton, Steven Tomfohrde of Duluth, Minn., Richard Tom- fohrde (Karen) of Minneapo- lis; granddaughter Sharon Pearson (Roger) of Shelton and six great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by husband Marvin Fenske and daughter Mary Hoepf- her. An inurnment service will take place at 11 a.m. on Oct. 5 at Shelton Memorial Park. Arrangements are by McComb Funeral Service of Shelton. Memorial donations can be made to Son Rise Out- reach, PO Box 661, Shelton, WA 98584. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www. mccombfh.com. 370th St., Federal Way. It will be officiated by Pastor James Cornwell. For questions, call Susan at 253-797-7396. Memorial donations can be made to the Leukemia Society of Washington and Alaska. Melvin Little Melvin Raymond Little, 79, a resident of Shelton, died on Sept. 26, 2012, at Fir Lane Health & Rehabilita- tion Center with his wife at his side after suffering a stroke. He was born on Feb. 13, 1933, in Naches to Edward W. and Dorothy L. (Field) Little. In his early years, along with his parents and broth- er, he was a member of the Boot and Spur Club in Nach- es, where he took part in the rodeo and rode posse. On [ ~i!i:~::~i*" ~**~, ~:* ;~iijlmarriedCatherine ~i~Nii~:~ Russell of ~ Naches. In Melvin spring Little 1955, he moved his family to Robert French Robert (Rob) S. French,Shelton, where he worked 45, a resident of Hoodsport, for Simpson Timber Com- died after a nine-year battle pany at the Insulation Board with leukemia on Sept. 22, Plant until 1973, when he 2012, at Providence St. Peter bought his first business. Hospital in Olympia. He owned Mel's Shell, He was born on Aug. 11,along with his wife until 1983 1967, to Susan (Guerin)when he sold it to retire. Karpen and Robert Wesley After mending fences for a French in Riverside, Calif. few months, he purchased a He married Lana K. semi truck and leased out to Griffin on July 1, 1989, in Morgan Trucking so he could Kent. The cruise the interstate along- ~ mmTiage side his son Mike, who also ended in had his own truck. divorce inIn 1994, he again retired 2006. and began a life of snow He was birding between Parker, a fork lift Ariz., Lewistown, Mont., and operator, Shelton. yard fore-He belonged to the local man and Elks, local Jeep club "Timber Robert delivery Runners" and the Old Car French driver in Club of Olympia. His family the scaf- shared that he enjoyed all folding old car events and tours, and industry and an employer at liked camping with his family Safway Services in Kent. and riding horses with his son He was an avid drag rac- and daughter-in-law. ing and football fan, especial- He is survived by his wife ly of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Catherine of Shelton; son and he loved music, climbing Michael (Jeannie) Little of Mr. Ellinor and rafting Lake Lewiston, Mont.; daughters Kokanee. Elaine Little (David Sykes) of He is survived by son Ballantine, Mont., and Peggy Sampson Osbourue French Zamzow (Mark) of Shelton; of Kent; mother Susan brothers Jerry Little of Tieton Guerin Karpen of Federal and Ted Little of Shelton; Way; father Robert Wesley six grandchildren, 11 great- French of Lake Arrowhead, grandchildren and nmnerous Calif.; stepfather Allan Keith nieces, nephews and cousins. Karpen of Federal Way; He was preceded in death brother David Lawrence by his parents and two in- French of Seattle; sisters fant brothers. Roxanne Marie Karpen of A service is planned at a Tacoma and April Suzanne later date. Karpen of Federal Way; Memorial donations can aunts Danelle Marie Guerin be made to the American of Olympia and Clair Guerin Cancer Society, 2120 First of Auburn; uncle Richard Ave N., Seattle, WA 98109. Charles Guerin of Auburn; Arrangements are by ex-wife Lana Karon (Griffin) McComb Funeral Home of French of Kent and numer- Shelton. ous great uncles and aunts Online condolences can be and friends, sent to the family at A memorial service and www.mccombfh.com. reception will take place at 2 p.m. on Oct. 20 at the Kioshe Ilahee Club House, 2500 S. See Obituaries on page B-6 Funeral Alternatives proudly serves all faiths, venues and cemeteries Special Burial & Cremation Packages for Families using Shelton Memorial Park Worthy of Your T~'. ust ~,~: ~4~ Competitive Pricing - Pre-Arranged PlaoNog EST A Reputation Built on Service Shelton - (360) 427-8044 Anthony "Huk Dsab" Roberts Tony Roberts was bum in Maywood, California in June of 1938. His parents were the late Esther Lorraine Sturdy and Robert Lee Roberts. He "passed on" September 25, 2012, after a valiant fight against cancel: Tony came to Ketchikan, Alaska, in the late 50s after serving nearly four years in the Navy. That was where he met the "love of his life," (Tony's words). He and Donna May were married June 8, 1962 at Duncan's Church in Metlakatla. Tony is survived by his wife of 50 years, Donna May, and a son, Joe, age 49. In addition, he leaves his beloved daughter-in-love, Kathy, and two granddaughters, Kayla age 21 and Megan age 17. His brother is Frank L. Roberts of Oregon. Enough of the statistics--they're important because they give a sense of Tony's physical imprint, but more important are the intangibles: his spirit, his generosity, his sense of humor, his loyalty, his dedication to family and the way he embraced life. He was Huk Dsab (Man who does many things well), Lack Giboo. His dedication and staunch support for the survival of the Tsimshian Language was his focused effort. He and his Shila Gway'a worked side-by-side to create supporting material for Donna May to teach. Although not a musician, he was an enthusiast of his Shila Gway'a and agreed to join her as "Buttons and Bows." They volunteered to perform music from the 20s, 30s, and 40s. He was the spoken voice introducing the songs that his wife played, and also drew information from a database for events that occurred the year the song was written, adding his unique delivery. Around his chair at home you would find his current craft project, which he worked on with such enthusiasm that he couldn't wait to finish it to start another one. He was an adventurer by heart, and took his wife and son with him into various occupations and locations. But even though he embraced new experiences, his wife and son never felt displaced. In fact, it really didn't matter where they were or what he was doing. Because Tony provided a stable home meant that it mattered not where they were. He had many occupations: fisherman, laborer, longshoreman, salesman, driver, and management occupations, such as overseer of Senior living apartments, which also included Senior RV parks. Above all, he loved God and often was a zealot, which was a perfect match for the enthusiasm he had for whatever he embraced. His love of God, however, was not a passing thing. Once he grasped the concept, he never waivered in his belief. The example he set also led his wife and son to embrace his love of God. He will live in the hearts of all the people he touched. And for those who loved him there will be a permanent place reserved for him that resides in who we are. A celebration will be held on Saturday, October 6, 2012 at 1 p.m. at the family home in Shelton. Please leave memories or condolences at www. FuneralAltematives.org -- Paid Obituary Notice -- LeRoy White LeRoy White, 93, died Tuesday, August 28th, 2012, in Weiser, ID with his wife and two daughters by his side. He was bum September 13th, 1918 in Selling, Oklahoma, and moved to Shelton, Washington during the depression. He met his wife, Irene, at a roller skating rink in Shelton. They were married July 20th, 1940. Their first child, Wanda, was bum in Sheltnn, and then LeRoy went to serve in WWIh He was stationed in Germany, France, and Italy and after the war, he returned to Shelton, WA. Their second daughter, Donna was also born in Shelton, in 1948. LeRoy was raised with a background of sawmills, and lumber. All of his life, lumber and the smell of sawdust was his biggest pleasure. Before he retired, he had worked in the mills in the United States and Canada. He was a "trouble shooter", in that he could go to the mill and find the problems, fix it and make it run more efficiently. The final years of his working knowledge was to manage an engineering firm, Timberman's, in Portland, Oregon. The years following his retirement were spent traveling with his wife, Irene, friends and family in Yuma, Arizona, and most of the southwest. If there was a back road heading somewhere, he would take it. In 2002, LeRoy came to Weiser, Idaho and built a home for Irene on a hillside overlooking the Weiser valley. He had found his paradise! He was ready to settle down and just enjoy the friends he had made in this community and the hobbies that gave him pleasure. The first year LeRoy lived in Weiser, the White family had a reunion and everyone was there. It was amazing and for several years after that, the 4th of July was a gathering of family. He so loved his family! LeRoy White is survived by his wife of 72 years, Irene, 2 daughters, Wanda and husband Keith, and Donna, 6 grandchildren, and 15 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Edith Fulmer of Sheltnn, WA, Homer White of Williams Lake, BC, Canada, and Charles White of Midvale, ID. Irene, his wife, would like to thank Heart 'N Home from Fruitland, 1D, for the wonderful help that gave them during LeRoy's illness. Irene could not have done it without them. Leroy will be laid to rest in Shelton Memorial Park. No graveside service will be given. 7,, 71" 2 ........ ,~.tt': 2' • i¸ .... ,,2¢ . 'i@, -- Paid Obituary Notice -- ~ ,, Printed in 5helton, WA~ USA using US-made ink and US-made ~j newsprint with the highest ~J} percentage of recycled content in the industry. Printed With Thank you for recycling.SOY INK Shelton-Mason County Journal - Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012 - Page B'5