Obituaries
Betty Olson Held
Aug 24, 2025
Betty Held, great grandmother, grandmother, wife, mother, sister and friend, was born in Mason City, Iowa, on September 4, 1936, and died on August 24, 2025. Her parents were Sylvan Olson and Evangeline Olson (nee Rasmussen). She had an older brother, Leroy, and a younger sister, Marie.
She is survived by her husband, Byron Held, her two children David and Charles,...
Albert Gardner Ross
Aug 16, 2025
Albert Gardner Ross passed away peacefully at home August 16, 2025 with family by his side.
Al was born October 1, 1936 to Martha (Morehead) and Marion “Skint” Ross in Sayre, Oklahoma. He spent his early years in Oklahoma and moved to Vancouver, Washington, where he graduated from Fort Vancouver High School. Al attended Clark College following high school and was...
Diane Lynn Comer
Aug 16, 2025
Diane Lynn Comer, affectionately known to many as Gomer, Gomer Pyle, and Honey Bunny, left us on August 16, 2025, in Longview, Washington. Born on November 14, 1961, in Washington, Diane demonstrated a steadfast spirit throughout her life, confronting numerous health challenges with remarkable resilience. Her most recent battle was against ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease), a struggle that she approached...
Robert "Bob" Earl Driver
Aug 11, 2025
Robert “Bob” Driver, a lifetime resident of Woodland Washington, passed away on August 11th, 2025, just four days prior to his 95th birthday. He had two of his sons at his side as he peacefully took his last breath. He was the last to join his siblings and parents in an eternal celebration as they welcomed him home.
Bob was born...
Alice Jeanette Dykstra
Aug 11, 2025
Alice Jeanette Dykstra, 94, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2025, in Longview, Washington.
Alice was born on January 27, 1931 in Spokane, WA, to Hugh and Fay Dewar. She graduated from R.A. Long High School and went on to work at Weyerhaeuser before continuing her career as a payroll clerk at Kalama Chemical. She was known for her optimistic spirit,...
Barbara Jean Ellinghaus
Aug 9, 2025
Barbara, a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother, great grandmother and faithful servant of the Lord, entered the presence of her Savior on August 9, 2025, at the age of 88. She had endured the terrible disease of Alzheimer’s for eight years up to her passing and She was surrounded by the love of her family and held in the...
Bill Kasch III
Aug 5, 2025
Vietnam, Laos, Thailand and Burma in SE Asia; Calcutta, Delhi, and Benares in India; Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia; Bali in Indonesia, plus the Philippines. He returned to SE Asia years later with his wife Donna to visit Cambodia's Angkor Wat ruins. In 1973 Bill traced Marco Polo's route across China, experiencing a harrowing trip across the Afghan-China border; climbing the...
Kenneth James Kennedy
Jul 28, 2025
Ken was born October 15, 1928 as the second child of 9 siblings, to Merritt and Lyda Kennedy of Longview, WA. He was into the loving arms of The Father on July 28, 2025. Growing up during the Great Depression and World War II he developed a strong work ethic that drove him his entire life. Growing up in the...
Betty Ann Fleming
Jul 28, 2025
Betty Ann Fleming, born on March 8, 1939, in Longview, Washington, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2025, at St. Johns Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Betty was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, known for her loving and caring nature.
A proud graduate of R.A. Long High School, class of 1957, Betty’s life was marked by her...
Douglas William Gillmer
Jul 27, 2025
Douglas William Gillmer passed away July 27, 2025 in Longview, Washington.
Hazel Lillian Rahier
Jul 24, 2025
Hazel Lillian Rahier, born on January 13, 1945, in Qualla Township, North Carolina, passed away on July 24, 2025, in Longview, Washington. Throughout her life, Hazel was loved and cherished by many, known fondly for her spirited personality and warm heart.
A woman of remarkable tenacity, Hazel was often described as a “spit fire” and a “sassy pants girl.” Her infectious...
Carolyn Helen Brookhart
Jul 23, 2025
Carolyn Helen Brookhart, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, peacefully departed this life on July 23, 2025, after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Born on July 24, 1937, in Park Rapids, Minnesota, Carolyn packed in two lifetimes of experiences during her remarkable journey. Her kind spirit and zest for life have left an indelible mark on all who...
Roderick Elton Minear
Jul 22, 2025
Roderick Elton Minear, a beloved member of his community, passed away on July 22, 2025, in Longview, Washington, where he was also born on July 15, 1934. He lived a life marked by faith, service, and generosity, leaving an indelible impact on all who knew him.
Roderick's unwavering commitment to his faith was exemplified through his active participation at the First...
Gaynor Lee Alcid
Jul 21, 2025
Gaynor Alcid, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, passed away at the age of 92 on July 21", 2025.
Gaynor was born on May 31", 1933 in Rhame North Dakota and spent her childhood in Longview, WA., Graduating from R. A. Long H. S., marrying, raising a family of six and later returning to college while working for the City of...
Mary Margaret Tuggle
Jul 21, 2025
Mary, beloved Mom and Nana, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2025 at Valley Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Born in Longview, Washington, Mary was a twin and youngest of four children of George and Gertrude Dunn. She graduated from R.A. Long High School in 1967 and attended Lower Columbia College.
Mary was outgoing and full of life. She...
Wilbert (Willy) Jack Huhta
Jul 12, 2025
Wilbert ("Willy") Jack Huhta, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and cousin passed away peacefully on July 12, 2025, at the age of 91. Born on November 24, 1933, in Longview, Washington, to Victor and Martha Huhta, Wilbert lived a full and blessed life of service during which being a child of God was the most precious matter...
LaVern (Vern) Eaton
Jul 9, 2025
LaVern “Vern” Lewis Eaton, of Longview, passed away at the age of 90 on Wednesday July 9, 2025 at Kaiser Permanente Westside Medical Center in Hillsboro, OR.
He was born on July 5, 1935 in Minot, North Dakota to Clinton (Bud) and Bessie Eaton. He moved with his family in 1945 to Kalama, Washington. He graduated from Kalama High School where...
Toni Meacham
Jul 7, 2025
Toni Meacham was born August 21, 1951 as the oldest child to Robert and Iris Peterson in Longview, Washington.
The Peterson family spent living in St. Thomas, North Dakota before moving to Skamokawa, Washington in 1965. Toni graduated in Cathlamet, Washington. She married Pete Swift in 1971 and later divorced, but not before having two wonderful sons, David and Brian. Toni...
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