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12STEPS Oii Kenneth D. Kessel Kenneth D. Kessel died on Dec. 15, of pancreatic cancer, at his home, in Olympia. He was born to Willard and Mary Kessel in Morton on March 1, 1943. He graduated from Irene S. Reed High School in 1961. He served in the U.S. Air Force until 1965. He retired from the state of Washington's Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) as a computer pro- grammer and later on from Target stores as a manager. Kessel enjoyed fishing, bowling and basketball in his younger years. In his later years, he enjoyed planning his class reunions, singing kara- eke and traveling. He enjoyed his trips to Mexico with his significant other, Patricia Fet- terly. He is survived by his signifi- cant other and life companion Patricia Fetterly of Olympia; sons Karl Kessel of Olympia and Kevin Kessel of Centralia; daughter Michele Melton of Olympia; brother Willard Kes- sel (Barbara) of Olympia; sis- ters Katherine Welsh (Dave) of Camas, Mary Stevenson (Jer- ry) of Rochester and Gertrude Anderson; five grandchildren; one great grandson and nu- merous nephews and nieces. A memorial service was held at noon Wednesday, Dec. 21, at Forest Funeral Home, in Olympia. In lieu of flow- ers, donations may be made to Shelton Historical Society, 427 W. Railroad Ave, Shelton, WA 98584. Condolences can be sent to the family at www. woodlawn-forest.com. Andrea Irene Bruce Andrea Irene Bruce, 62, died Friday, Dec. 16, of cancer at Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia. She was born Oct. 3, 1949, in San Francisco to Filip Pals- son and Frances (Korpi) Pals- married William J. in 1994 in San Fran- Send obituaryinformation to: obits@masoncou nty.com. Deadine is 2pm the tuesday before publication. son. She Bruce cisco, resident of Kamilche for 62 rage and yard sales. Her family She was a federal employeeyears, said she was the glue that held for 38 years, working as per- She was born Dec. 21, 1948 them together and was compas- sonnel techni- in Olympia to Wilson W. and sionate, big hearted, a great [!i~i[ ~i{:i! !. cian for the~.~.Sarah L. (Miller) Johns.wife and mother and a person U.S. Mint and She attended who gave above self'. Bureau of A1- ~ Chilocco In- She is survived by husband i::::i:!: ~M~i~i~:iiiiiiiii!iiiiii cohol Tobacco dian School in Arnold Cooper of Kamilche; :~i::!~. i~!~~ ~if;~ and Firearms ~ Oklahoma and daughters Rose Boggs (Cody) ° ®1 ~;:i~ for most of her South Puget of Kamilche, Nicele Cooper ~ career. Sound Commu- of Kamilche, Angel Johns of She be- gan her federal nity College, Kamilche and Alexandria Coo- employment Olympic Col-. per of Shelton; sons Nicholas working for the lege and Bell- Cooper, Alan Cooper, Gene Andrea U.S. Navy as ingham Indian Cooper, Rusty Cooper, Tom Bruce an office assis-Charlene College. BlueBack, Chauncey Blue- rant. She married Back (Karen) all of Kamilche; She enjoyed Cooper Arnold Cooper stepfather Herb Johns of Ka- collecting antiques and vintage Sr. in Olympia milche: brothers Issac Johns memorabilia as well as garden- Oct. 21. 1989. (Babe) and Sunny Johns both ing and caring for her cats. She beganher working ca- of Skokomish Nation; sisters Her family shared that she reer as a Community Health Elizabeth Yeahquo (Conrad) was a devoted wife and sup- Representative. then as a lead of Steamboat Island, Ruthie porting of her mother Frances. clerk at the Kamilche Trad- Whitener (Andy) of Shelton, Her husband William Bruce ing Post and most recently as Sarah Johns of Kamilche and of Shelton; brother Wayne A. a Cultural Resource Techni- Iladee King (Jerry) of Shelton: Palsson of Seattle and mother clan II for the Squaxin Island 22 grandchildren and three Frances Korpi Palsson of Shel- Tribe. Her family shared that great-grandchildren and nu- ton survive her. she was passionate about hermerous nieces, nephews and She was preceded in death position, interviewing elders cousins. by her father Filip P. Palsson of the tribe to be saved in the She was preceded in death by and brother Ralph I. Palsson. archives of tribal history, her parents, brother Wilson W. Forest Funeral Home of She was a member of the Johns Jr. and son Wilson Neal Shelton is handling the ar- Shaker Church. Her hobbies BlueBack. rangements. A private service included collecting native has- A service will be held at 11 will be held. kets. Elvis Presley and Coca- a.m. on Friday, Dec. 30, at the Cola memorabilia and native Sq uaxin Island gymnasium. Charlene Mac Cooper Indian dolls. She was the in- McComb Funeral Home of Charlene Mae Cooper, 64, spiration of the tradition of the Shelton is handling the at: died Wednesday, Dec. 21, at Cedar rose corsages given out rangements. For your conve- the University of Washington at tribal services. She enjoyed nience online condolences may Hospital in Seattle. She was a cooking for family holidays, ga- be sent to the family at www. mccombfh.com. Jack Norman Howard Jack Norman Howard, 93, died Friday, Dec. 16, of natu- ral causes in Shelton. He was a resident of Sh~lton for more than 70 years. He was born in Montesano on Aug. 28, 1918, to Ralph Howard and Jennie (Babcock) Howard. He was a longtime logger and in his later years was a real estate salesman. He enjoyed flying airplanes something he began early in life and continued for most of his life. He was a hiker, bird and wildlife watcher. He vol- unteered at the Caboose and information center in Shelton for many years. He is survived by his sons Richard Howard (Kim) and Douglas Howard (Laurie) of Shelton, sister Tony Howard of Orcas Island and numer- ous grandchildren and great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Don Howard. A private family ser- vice was held. Forest Funeral Home of Shelton handled the arrange- ments. Maurice Christian Kaare Maurice Christian Kaare, 93, died Dec. 15, of natural causes in Hoodsport. He was born on Jan. 16, 1918, in McMillan to Marius Anton Kaare and Mamie Pe- trea Bollerslev '::~!:~::i,i~~:~i:~:d~:;::~;i~i~% ':ii;i~:ii'i Kaare. He grew up in the Hood- ~sport area and went to Shelton High School. He was em- ployed as a machinist and Maurice ship fitter for Kaare Puget Sound Naval Yard during World War II and beyond. He married Marie Finch on Feb. 15, 1940, and they were married for 70 years His family shared that he was an outdoorsman who loved to boat, hunt and fish. He was a Mason. He is survived by his son Gerald Kaare (Patricia) of Puy- allup; daughter Karen Peder- sen (Robert) of Port Angeles; six grandchildren; seven great- grandchildren and two great- great-grandchildren. His wife, Marie Finch Kaare and brother George Kaare pre- ceded him in death. There was a private memo- rial in Hoodsport. McComb Funeral Home in Shelton handled the arrange- meats. William Charles Richardson William Charles Richard- son, 68, died Dec. 12. He was a longtime resident of Belfair. He was born June 16, 1943, in Everett. After graduating from high school he served in the U.S. Air Force. He also worked as a boilermaker at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. A graveside serwce with Military Honors will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan 6. 2012 at Tahoma National Cem- etery in Kent. For your connivance you can sign the online guest book at: www.tuellmckeebremerton. com. Thursdays Noon and 5:30 p.m., Al- coholics Anonymous, 125 West Cota Street 5 p.m., AA, New Commu- nity Church of Union office, 951 E. Dalby Road 5:30 p.m., Overeaters Anonymous, Mason General Hospital, Washington Room 6:30 p.m., Crystal Meth Anonymous, The Right Path, North 80 Tribal Center Road. 7 p.m., AA, Sah,t David's Episcopal Church, Third and Cedar streets 7 p.m., Friends of Bill W. Chapter at Hood Canal Com- munity Church, 81 Finch Creek Road, Hoodsport 8 p.m., Narcotics Anony- mous, Mountain View Al- fiance Church, 314 East J Street Fridays 11 a.m., NA, United Methodist Church 1900 King Street Noon, Al-Anon family group, Saint David's Episco- pal Church call 427-6831 Noon, 5:30 and 7:30 p.m., AA, 125 West Cota Street 6:30 p.m., Celebrate Re- covery, 419 Railroad Avenue. Childcare provided. Call 426- 8461 7:30 p.m., AA, Hoodsport Library 8 p.m., NA, Ellinor Room, Mason General Hospital, 901 Mountain View Drive Saturdays 10 a.m., Overeaters Anon- ymous, Saint David's Church Noon and 5:30 p.m., AA, 125 West Cota Street 7 p.m., Narcotics Anony- mous, Ellinor Room at Ma- son General Hospital, 901 Mountain View Drive 10 p.m,, The Point Is, Easy Does It, 125 West Cota Street Sundays 8 a.m., noon, 5:30 and 7:30 p.m., AA, 125 West Cota Street 9:30 a.m., NA, PUD Hall, Third and Cota streets :3-5 p.m., Freedom in Recovery, New Horizons Church, 307 East F Street 4-6 p.m., Gateway to re- covery at Gateway Christian Fellowship, 405 S. 7th Street 4:30 p.m., AA, Hoodsport Library for women only 6:30 p.m., Crystal Meth Anonymous, Spinners Gone Straight, St. David's Episcopal Church, 324 West Cedar Street Mondays Noon and 5:30 p.m., AA, 125 West Cota Street 6:30 p.m., Crystal Meth Anonymous, Belfair's New Hope, Be]fair Community Baptist Church 7 p.m., AA, Saint David's Episcopal Church, Third and Cedar streets 7 p.m., Narcotics Anony- mous, Mountain View Alliance Church, 314 East J Street 7 p.m., AA, Fir Lane Health and Rehabilitation Center, 2430 North 13th Street Tuesdays 6:30 p.m., AA open meet- ing, Hoodsport Library 10 a.m., Al-Anon Step study AFG at St. David's Episcopal Church 324 W. Ce- dar Street 7:15 p.m., Narcotics Anonymous, Mountain View Alliance Church, 314 East J Street 7 p.m., Depressed Anony- mous, at Mason General Hos- pital, 901 Mountain View Drive Funeral Alternatives offers a variety of simple, cost-effective options. Direct Cremation Worthy of Your Trust ComDetitive Pricing * Pre-Arranged Planning Famlyl Owned Local Business - On y Crematory in Mason County ~ IPrinted in Shelton, WA, USA using US-made ink and US-made newsprint with the highest percentage of recycled content in the industry. Thank you for recycling. Printed With SOY INK OREST A Reputation Built on Service Shelton - (360) 427-8044 Shelton-Mason County Journal - Thursday, December 29, 20t 1 - Page B--7