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Obituaries
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Robert Louis Taffera, Sr.
m Robert Louis Taffera, Sr. (Bob) of Mount
Vernon, Washington, passed away November
6, 2020,,quietly in his sleep after suffering a
fairly rapid decline in health over the preced-
ing Weeks. He was 80.
r- Bob is survived by his loving wife of more
than 60 years, Mary, and a large family that
loved him very much, including six children-
, Robert Jr, Tami (Johnny), Feryl, Eric (Lau-
ren), Mario, and Robyn (Bram); and four
grandchildren; Dylan, Bek, Luca, and Evirley.
Bob was born in Taylor, PA to Anthony and
Vera Taffera. He grew up in Old Forge, PA,
surrounded by a large, extended Italian-American family. He followed
his fathers footsteps serving in the military, joining the US. Navy.
He was stationed at Oak Harbor on Whidbey Island in Washington
State. There he met and married his wife Mary. After leaving the
Navy he served in the Washington State Patrol, being stationed in
Shelton, WA. He thereafter worked in construction and for the PUD
electrical utility before retiring.
Bob loved meeting people and was known for his gift of gab and
hospitable nature. He enjoyed telling stories and sharing the wide
range of experiences he had encountered throughout his life.
Among his interests were hiking, mountain climbing, farming,
Italian food, traveling, perennial renovations to the family home, and
almost anything that his children did. Bob was a Seahawks fan before
they were winning.
His Faith as one of Jehovah’s Witnessescarried great meaning for
him. On several occasions he enjoyed volunteering to help with con-
structions at the‘ NY facilities. He valued the friendships he made
and the time expended serving others. Bob spent considerable time
at the family cabin near Leavenworth, WA, where he enjoyed snow-
mobiling and visiting with local friends.
He will be remembered as someone that loved his family deeply.
He was proud and happy to see the efforts his children made to work
together on various endeavors. He passed along a good work ethic
and strong moral values. He will be deeply missed by his family and
numerous friends.
Memorial Service will be held over Zoom November 28, 2020.
Death Notices
Marilyn C. Nunez, 74, a resident of Shelton, died November 3, 2020,
at home. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral
Home and Crematory.
Douglas V. Godding, 90, a residentof Shelton, died November 3,
2020, at Shelton Health & Rehab in Shelton, WA. Arrangements are by
McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory.
Ronnie Lee Smipkins, 47, a resident of Shelton, died November 8,
2020, at home. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Fu-
neral Home and Crematory.
Dannie R. Lewallen, 91, a resident of Hoodsport,’ died November 7,
2020, at Mason General Hospital in Shelton. Arrangements are by Me-
Comb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory.
Lawrence Lee Kenyon, 76, a resident of Skokomish Nation, died
November 8, 2020, at Harrison Hospital in Bremerton. Arrangements
are by Forest Funeral Home and Crematory.
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John Elwin Carnell, Jr.
John Elwin Carnell, Jr. of McCleary, Wash-
ington died on October 31, 2020, in a home
i he built. He was 82. John was born on July 6,
1938, in Bartlesville, Oklahoma to John and
Iris Esther (Rickman) Carnell. John’s early
7 years were spent working on his family’s farm
near Noel, Missouri.
In 1952, the Carnell family migrated to Mc-
_; Cleary. John attended McCleary Grade School
‘ and Elma‘ High School. In the early 1960s,
John was married to Alma Cain, and their
son Dan was born in 1961. In 1966, he mar-
ried Carol Evans. Their son Darren was born
in 1968, and Chris, in 1970.
John found success through hard work, grit, and determination.
He joined the US. Navy in 1957 and served in the Pacific on the USS
King County, a guided missile test ship. In the 1960s, John worked
in Simpson Timber Company’s mill in McCleary and for Rex Rosier
Construction. In 1972, John started his own company, Camel] Con-
struction. Over the next thirty years, he built a regional business.
Throughout his life, John took on causes he believed in and fought
for what he thought was right. He had a particular passion for helping
those who were at a disadvantage. He was a strong supporter of the
McCleary School District and had a long tradition of supporting an
annual summer reading program. Over the years he also found great
comfort in the faith community. Undeterred by declining health, John
remained active until the end of his life.
John’s greatest pride was his family. He supported them in every
way in all that they did. He was preceded in death by his wife Car-
ol, his parents, and his sister Ida Jo Logan, of Noel, Missouri. He
is survived by his three sons and their families: Dan, of Rochester,
Dan’s children Crystal, her husband Eric, and son Zane, of Olym-
pia, Joshua, of Centralia, and David and his wife Micah, of Vacav-
ille, California; Darren, his wife Julia, and their children Amelia and
Ella, all of Seattle; and Chris and his wife Jamie, of Seattle. John is
also survived by sisters Cherrie Camell, of McCleary, and Lynetta.
Morris, of Bartlesville, Oklahoma; his brother Dennis and his wife
Karen, of Elma; and numerous nieces and nephews. Late in life, John
also enjoyed the companionship and loving care of Cyndy Parker, of
Hoquiam. '
Consistent with John’s instructions, he will have an immediate
burial. The family will commemorate his life in the next few months.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Harbors Home Health
and Hospice, of Hoquiam, which served both John and Carol with
extraordinary grace and compassion.
To share memories or express condolences, please visit www.har-
risonfamilymortuarycom. Arrangements by Harrison Family Mortu-
ary of Aberdeen.
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