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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 Make Arrangements Onllne: mccombwagnemom In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Mason County Warming 360.426.4803 Since 1897 Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021 — Shelton-Mason County Journal Page A—31 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. -__J 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