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Geral D. Rodgers
1923-2021
Geral was born at home in
Utica, Montanato Russell and
Cora Rodgers. He lived in Shel-
ton since 1942. He passed away
at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Bell-
ingham in his sleep. In 1944, he
married June Chesley, raised two
sons, Jerry and Jim and lived on
Island Lake for 62 years. .
During WWII, he joined the
army landing in France then
walked with his unit to Germany
to liberate the Nazi death camp
. Ohrdruf. His brothers and he
owned Rodgers’ Brothers’ Ga-
rage for 20 years, then worked at
Rayonier and retired from PUD
in 1977 . Geral was active in the
local VFW and spent time in his
garage building things and re-
pairing cars. He enjoyed daily .
walks/talks around Island Lake
and became known as the “Mayor of Island Lake”.
He is predeceased by his wife, June, son, Jim, grandson, Jason,
and six siblings of Shelton: Vetrus, Luther, Hattie, Mae, Whitley, and
Russell. Geral is survived by his sister, Freda Schnitzer of Shelton,
son Jerry (Sandy) of Marysville, 'daughter-in-law, Lynn of California,
four grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren.
A celebration of his life will be held, Saturday, November 20th at
11:00 at First Baptist of Shelton. Please come with your stories of this
multi-talented veteran and admired long-time Shelton resident.
Patricia Jean Stratton
1930-2021 ,
Patricia Jean Stratton passed
away after a long illness, Septem-
ber 30, 2021, surrounded by her
loving family in Shelton, Wash-
ington. Pat was born March 22,
1930 to George and Mildred Coons
in Tacoma, Washington. While
living in Idaho, Pat met Vernal
Franklin Stratton, the love of her
life. Vern and Pat were married
April 12, 1947, a blessed union
that lasted for 74 years.
Vern and Pat loved traveling
and camping with their family.
Pat was a wonderful and inven-
tive cook, so their travels were
spiced by Pat’s culinary surprises.
Vern has always been a great gar-
dener, and whatever he grew, Pat
cooked and canned. '
Pat loved life and her family, as
well as our Creator Jehovah God,
and his Son, Jesus Christ. Both
she and Vern engaged in volunteer work, assisting in building and re-
modeling meeting places of Jehovah’s Witnesses. ’
One of Jehovah’s Witnesses all her life, Pat symbolized her dedi-
cation to Jehovah God, in 1952, by being baptized in water. Pat had
strong faith in the Bible’s promise of a new world free from pain, sick-
ness and death. She believed that soon Jesus Christ would become rul-
er of the whole earth, and that hope sustained her throughout her long
illness. Her favorite expression about that hope was, “It’s just around
the corner.” ' .
Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, as well as her sib-
lings: Georgina Coons, Marvin Coons, George, Jr. “Bud” Coons, Leon-
ard Coons, and Robert Coons. Pat is survived by her husband Vern, as
well as their five children: Gary Stratton (Lona), Joyce Davis, Ricky
Stratton, David'Stratton (Susan), and Kevin Stratton; also survived by
her sister Dorothy Mills, and brother, Richard Coons, as well as thir-
teen grandchildren, and 17 great grandchildren.
Memorial services for Pat will be held via ZOOM November. 19th,
2021 at 7:00 pm. To receive a ZOOM invitation, please call or text:
(360) 349-2215 or (253) 691-0600, leave name and email address and
an invitation will be sent by email. . -
CREMATION & FUNERALS r
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In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Mason County Warming
360.426.4803
Since 1897
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RKObituaries
Don Jones
Don Jones passed away at his
home with family by his side, on”?
October 8, 2021. He was 72.
Don was born in Spokane,
Washington in March of 1949. He
moved to Belfair, VWashington in
the 1970’s. He worked at and re-
tired from Mission Creek Youth
Camp after 30 years in Probation/
Counseling. He then drove school
bus at North Mason School Dis-
trict for multiple years. He was
well known and loved in his com-
munities and by his family and
friends. He leaves behind his wife
Margie Steinke, his brother Low-
ell Jones of Spokane, children;
Tabitha (Ridge Pellow of Hawaii,
Kody (Amanda) Steinke of Port
Orchard, Kyle (Bre Ann) Steinke
of Gig Harbor, his grandchildren;
Kannon, Kane, Hailey, and Kapri, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Center, PO Box 2042, Shelton, WA 98584.
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Mary Ellen Haefliger
Mary Ellen Haefliger, a for-
mer resident of Shelton, WA who.
moved to San Antonio, Texas in .
2011, died at age 76 from kidney
failure and pneumonia on Friday,
October 15, 2021, ata San Anto-
nio hospital. ’ ‘
A native of Pennsylvania, Mary
Ellen graduated from Dondero
High School in Royal Oak, MI, in»
.1963, and American River. College ._
in Sacramento, CA with an Asso-i
ciate Arts Degree in Home Eco-
nomics in 1965. She later married
Edward Haefliger in 1967, and
they were divorced in 1997.
Survivors include her daugh-
ter, Anne Marie Haefliger Masias
of Rochester, WA and her son,
Thomas Haefliger of Portland,
. , OR. Mary Ellen also had four
grandchildren. She is also survived by brothers, Herbert Barrows of
Folsom, CA and Aaron Barrows of Sacramento, CA and a sister, Victo-
ria Orne of San Marcos, Texas. .
Mary Ellen was preceded in death by her parents Wray and Mar-
garet Barrows, sisters Jeannie Bastion and Lois Schoonmaker. She
moved to San Antonio in 2011, to live near her sister, Victoria Orne
and her family.
Mary Ellen lived in Shelton, WA from 197 7-2011. She was once em-
ployed by the Mason County Weed Control in the early 1980’s. Mary
Ellen and Ed were members of the Shelton Yacht Club for many years.
She enjoyed hosting an open house at their home for friends to enjoy
. the annual Christmas Parade of Boats on Oakland Bay.
Mary Ellen was a member of Zonta International, an international
businesswomen’s organization. She was associated with Catholic Com-
munity Services in Shelton. She was also a member of the Christian
Women’s Assbciation of Shelton. .
Mary Ellen was co-owner and co-operator of Oakland Shellfish Com-
pany in Shelton for many years, being a year-round supplier of shell-
fish to Taylor Shellfish Farms, also located in Shelton.
Mary Ellen was a member for over 25 years of Shelton-TOA, the
Shelton Chapter of Tacoma Orthopedic Association for Mary Bridge
Children’s Hospital in Tacoma, WA. .
Mary Ellen participated in local annual community fundraising
events including the Forest Festival, Mason County Fair, Oysterfest,
and Fantasy Forest for Mason General Hospital.
At her request no services were held. Arrangements were made
through, Sunset Memorial Oaks Funeral Home in New Braunfels,
Texas.
‘Slmple. Economical. Respectful. ‘ me 1897