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Thursday, married for 34 years and Store (now Pro Build) 19, Chris immigrated to cots from page/3-22 had lived on Mason Lake from 1973 to 1987. He the U.S. with his faro- since 1966. Sandy and was a wonderful hus-fly. He started a life in Reuben Peterson Pete were married at the band and father and we Southern California Shelton Faith Lutheranwill all miss him. where he would learn Reuben (Pete) Pe- church on Feb. 14, 1981 to be a machinist, play terson, born on Oct. and attended services Christiaan guitar and sing in a band. 24, 1922, passed away there regularly until they "Chris" Van It is also where he would peacefully Sunday morn- moved from Allyn, Wash- Aagten meet his wife, Couny ing, Dec. 11, 2016. He ington to Oregon in 2013. Mooyman. is survived by his wife Pete was a World War Christiaan "Chris" Chris would go on to Sandy; his younger sister II veteran who served in Van Aagten was born on marry the love of his life; Joanne Vahsholtz; his the Coast Guard from November 14, 1941 inConny on February 1, four sons Mark, Steve, 1942 to 1946. He was aSurabaya, Indonesia to 1964. They would go on Kirk and Craig; nine radarman on the CGC Eugenie and Robert Van to have 6 children and grandchildren; and four Clover in the Alaskan Aagten. He was raised in be married for nearly 53 great grandchildren. Aleutian Islands. After Indonesia until his family years. Pete lost his first wife the war he worked for moved to the Nether-In June of 1979, Chris Bettie Jeannine, the Gates Rubber co. from lands where he attended was given the opportu- mother of his four boys, the late 1940s until he school and learned car- nity to move to Shelton, to cancer on Jan. 10, became manager of the pentry. WA as a supervisor of 1980. They had been Shelton Lumberman's In 1960 at the age of a new aircraft machine Dec. 29, 2016 - Shelton-Mason County Journal - Page B-23 shop; Certified Aerospace. Chris passed away He brought his family to peacefully on December Shelton to create a new 19, 2016 surrounded home and lay down their by his loved ones. He roots, is survived by his wife There was nothing Conny Van Aagten of Chris was more proud of Shelton, WA; children: than the family he and Vincent Van Aagten Conny created. He was of Ontario, CA, Shirl always at the ready with Van Aagten of Shelton, a story about his children WA; Brenda Bait of and grandchildren. Chris Victorville, CA, Brian enjoyed cooking and fre- Van Aagten of Olympia, quently tried new recipes. WA, Randy Van Aagten He enjoyed watching auto of Shelton, WA, Gigi racing and football. There Olsen of Shelton, WA was nothing he loved as well as 13 grandchil- more than spending time dren and 2 great-grand- with his family and he children. loved a good poker game Per Chris' wishes, when they would get to- there will be no public gether, service. As a community service, the Journal publishes contact information for organizations that need volunteers. There is no charge for this service. If you would like to contribute some of your time to your community, watch these listings for places that need you. Adopt-A-Pet 360-432-3091 thedoghouse5@hotmail.com Adoptapet-WA.org Catholic Community Services 327-2230 Communication Support Team (CST) Team is made up of licensed HAM Radio operators and others interested in assisting your County during disasters - man-made or natural incidents. You do not need to be a licensed radio operator to help. Meetings: 3:00pm on the last Tuesday of the month at the Public Works Facility, 100 West Public Works Drive. Background check required. Call Mason County Emergency Management at 360-427-7535 for more information. Community Lifeline Barbra Weza, Executive Director 360-462-4439 or 360-490-3430 Volunteer opportunities for Board of Directors, grant writinga receptionist, filing, data entry, resource navigators, mentors, community meals, landscape maintenance and lawn care, blanket and towel washers, fundraising, event planning, carpet cleaning, painting. Community Youth Services 360-943-0780 Crisis Clinic of Mason and Thurston Counties Courtney Ingwaldson 360-586-2888, ext 110 courtney@crisis-dinic.org Next training begins in April. Hood Canal Food Bank Kathy Roberson, Director 360-877-9958 Need volunteers to help load and unload food. Days vary. Faith in Action FaithinAction@wavecable.com 360-275-0535 Grapeview School District 360-426-4921 Habitat for Humanity of Mason County Volunteer Coordinator - Kathleen Hunter kathleenh@habitatmasonwa.org 360-426-8134 extension 204 We need both teams and individuals for house construction and related activities. Habitatmasonwa.org Harmony Hill Retreat Center Lisa Monnerjahn, Program Associate 360-898-2363, ext. 12 lmonnerjahn@harmonyhilLorg We currently have volunteer opportunities in our office, during special events, special projects and a Community Garden day the third Saturday of each month. Hood Canal School District 360-877-5463 Hoodsport Visitor Information Center Mark Franklin 360-877-2021 We are seeking volunteers to assist visitors to Ma- son County and specifically the Olympic National Forest and Olympic National Park in Hoodsport. KAOS Radio kaosradio.org/volunteer-opportunities/ Senior Services for South Sound 360-586-6181, ext 128 Kitten Rescue of Mason County Kitten Rescue of Mason County needs volunteers. We're open 7 days a week, evening and day shifts av~able. Contact Dee 360-490-5627. Love, Inc. Shelton Friends of the Library Eileen Oberg, President 360-426-1318 7he Friends are volunteers who support our local library community. While we are a branch of Timberland Regional Library (TRL ), there are many important programs and services we offer 360-462-LOVE to !he Shelton community that are not covered by Loveinc.office@hcc.net TRI2 budget. We provide funding through our book Love INC of Mason County has volunteer sales and other fund raising activities. We fund opportunities in the downtown Shelton the Summer Reading Program, Library Outreach Clearinghouse answering phones and basic o~ce Programs, and many activities for youth and adults procedures. 71u're are also opportunities to in Shelton. Please join us; we always can use more assist in the following areas: furniture, medical willing hands! equipment, Jobs for Life Program, grant writing, and fundraising events. Our mission is to mobilize the churches to transform lives with a hand-up not a hand out. We do not discriminate in any way due Shelton School District 360-462-2237 to gender, race, sexual preference, or religion. Sound Learning 360-426-9733 Mary M. Knight School District 350-427-6767 ma nknight.com Mason County Historical Society Kristin Fabry 360-426-1020 Mchsdirector2015@gmail.com We are looking for volunteers to help at the mu- seum with a variety of projects having to do with our museum operations and special events. 360-426-6767 Mason County Forest Festival masoncountyforestfestival.org/vohnteer/ We are seeking volunteers to help fill the following needs: classroom assistants, English-math-reading tutors, F_SOL tutors, basic computer tutors and light office help. Sunrise Equine Rescue Janean or Brooke 360-275-2960 We currently have volunteer opportunities in our office, during special events, special projects and a Community Garden day the third Saturday of each month, hard worker, experience with horses a plus but not required, able to clean stalls, pastures push a full wheel barrow, clean andfill waters. In any weather. Mason County Juvenile Court/Probation Services James W. Madsen 360-427-9670 ext 332 Mason County Senior Activities Center 360-426-7374 Mason County Sheriff's Department http:llso.co.mason.wa.uslindex.php?vohnteers Mason General Hospital TenieHe MasteUer, Director of Volunteer Services 360-427-3621 Mason General Hospital Foundation 360-42%3623 Mason Transit Authority Volunteer drivers needed. Haly Wooten 360-432-5723 Nifty Thrifty Thrift Store Patrida Vernie, Store Director 360-427-0858 We need volunteers for the following¢ cashiers, donation cleaners, sales floor straightening and dressing room attendants. We also need part time office help that's computer literate. North Mason School District 360-277-2112 Pioneer School District 360-426-9115 Treasures Thrift Store & Book Store 305 W Railroad Ave, Shelton WA 98584 360-427-3858 Help support quality health care through Mason General Hospital & Family of Clinics. Volunteers are needed in both stores to sort merchandise, stock shelves, do window displays and assist customers. Varied shifts are available. Turning Pointe Domestic Violence Service Judy Mayo-Vehsco, Volunteer Program Coordinator 360-426-1216 jmayovdasco@qwestoffice.net Turning Pointe currently needs volunteers to Prh ovide childcare Monday through Friday for 2 ours each day while Morns attend educational groups onsite -choose one day or several. We are also in need of an organizer to come in once a week to work in our linen and dothing closets helping to fold and organize sheets, blankets and donated clothing -choose your own hours. ]he United Way of Mason County 360-426--4999 The Volunteer Center 360-741-2622 www.vohnteer.ws To list your organization, please contact Linda FrizzeU at 360-426-4412 or linda@masoncounty.com Red Cross 360-352-8575 The Saints Pantry Food Bank Steve Russell, Director 360-427-8847