Obituaries
James Lewis Ross
Dec 29, 2023
James Lewis Ross, 88, quietly passed away Dec. 29, 2023, under Hospice care at LovingCare AFH in Vancouver, Wash., due to complication from covid.
Jim was born Nov. 18, 1935, in Hettinger, N.D., to Carl and Irene Ross. He was raised in Auburn, Wash., where he graduated from Auburn High School in 1954.
He married Arlyce Watkins Dec. 31, 1956,...
Shannon Marie Baker
Dec 28, 2023
Lifelong local resident Shannon Marie Baker, 78, of Longview, passed away Dec. 28, 2023, at St. John Medical Center.
She was born Dec. 21, 1945, in Longview, to Jim and Grace Gould. Shannon attended R.A. Long High School where she played first violin in the band. She graduated in the top ten in 1964.
Shannon worked in the accounting office...
Wendell Charles Kirkpatrick
Dec 25, 2023
Dr. Wendell Kirkpatrick, longtime area family physician, devoted husband, father and grandfather, active sportsman, former Scoutmaster, and member of Longview Community Church, passed away on Christmas Day at the age of 97. He is survived by his beloved wife of 73 years, Mickey, 5 children (Bill, Steven (Melinda), Nan (Michael Dodson), Jeff (Debbi) and Donald (Jody)), 10 grandchildren, and 8...
Dean L. Adams
Dec 24, 2023
Dean L. Adams passed away Dec. 24, 2023, at the age of 90 from heart failure and stroke complications.
Dean was born on Sept. 9, 1933, to Grace and Oscar Adams in Eugene, Ore. He graduated from Eugene High School in 1951, and was a truck driver for Rexius Forest Products. He attended Eugene Bible College, where he met Barbara...
Ethel "Terry" Taylor
Dec 23, 2023
In loving memory of Ethel Taylor, also known to many as Terry.
Terry Taylor, 92, of Longview passed away unexpectedly Dec. 23, 2023, at Sunnyside Medical Center.
She was born Nov. 30, 1931, in Ardwick, Manchester, United Kingdom, to George and Caroline (Norbury) Story, and immigrated to the U.S. in 1972. Terry moved to the local area from Montana in 1978.
Terry worked...
Mark Jonathan Lundgren
Dec 22, 2023
Mark Jonathan Lundgren, 66, of Kelso, WA, passed away on December 22, 2023. He was born on February 13, 1957, in Jackson, California, to his mother Arlene (Lucke) Shofner and the late John Lundgren.
Mark was a skilled truck driver and cement worker, dedicating his career to hauling cement and operating various heavy equipment. His passion for mechanics began in...
Raymond Denis Sagar
Dec 21, 2023
Raymond Denis Sagar, 81, of Longview, passed away Dec. 21, 2023, in Woodland.
He was born March 16, 1942, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Paul Burton and Dorothy Ann (Jones) Sagar. The family moved to Oregon when Ray was 6. He grew up with two sisters, Sally and Claire. He loved spending time with them on their uncle’s ranch on Tenasillahe...
Irene Theresa Skach Hildula
Dec 20, 2023
"Tessie" Irene Theresa Skach Hildula, born July 27, 1942 in Chicago, IL, passed away peacefully December 20, 2023 in Sacramento, CA. She is the daughter of George and Emilie Skach, founders of Coprintco in Longview, WA. Her family moved from Chicago to Longview when she was a teenager and attended Mark Morris High School as part of the first graduating...
"Tessie" Irene Skach Hildula
Dec 20, 2023
Irene "Tessie" Skach Hildula. Born July 27, 1942, passed December 20, 2023 in Sacramento, CA. "Bubbie" is missed and loved dearly by her daughter Rene Rodman Diamond, son-in-law Burt Diamond, and grandson Nick Diamond. There will be no services, but Tessie will be placed at Longview Memorial Park near her family.
Sally Diane Davidson
Dec 13, 2023
Sally Diane Davidson, 80, of Longview, died Dec. 13, 2023, at Southwest Washington Medical Center in Vancouver.
She was born Aug. 20, 1943, in Rockford, Ill., to Daniel and Mable Fedderly. Sally was outgoing, friendly, a great cook, and loved people.
On Sept. 13, 1959, she married George Davidson in Rockton, Ill. He survives her at home. Also surviving are...
Linnaeus Woodrow Laulainen
Dec 10, 2023
Linnaeus Woodrow Laulainen, 90, of Longview reached eternal glory Dec. 10, 2023, at St. John Medical Center. The family is grateful to the Emergency Department staff on Sunday, for the opportunity to say goodbye.
He was born April 23, 1933, in Kelso to Frans and Ellen (Hermans) Laulainen. Linny attended local schools and received an associate’s degree in agriculture from...
Bryant Alexander Harris
Dec 9, 2023
Bryant Alexander Harris, 22, of Chehalis, died Dec. 9, 2023.
He was born Oct. 26, 2001, in Longview. He attended Kelso High School and received his diploma from Lower Columbia College.
Bryant served in the Marine Corp where he received a Meritorious Mast for outstanding service when he distinguished himself as Platoon 1055 Company C’s high shooter during rifle marksmanship...
Ron DePriest
Dec 6, 2023
Lifelong local resident Ronald Dean DePriest, 72, passed away Dec. 6, 2023, at St. John Hospice.
Ron was born May 25, 1951, the second son to Gene and Jo (Burress) DePriest. He graduated from R.A. Long High School in 1969. In 1971 he received his associates in science from Lower Columbia College. He also attended Western Washington University.
Ron and...
Tanya G. Donahue
Dec 1, 2023
Tanya G. Donahue, 68, of Vancouver, Wash., passed away Dec. 1, 2023, at home.
She was born Oct. 23, 1956, in Longview, to Albert B. and Audrey L. (Freeman) Washington.
Tanya graduated from Mark Morris High School with the class of 1974 and attended community college. She retired from the Area Agency on Aging and Disability of Southwest Washington in...
Beverly Ann David
Dec 1, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Beverly “Bev” David, 82, of Longview on Dec. 1, 2023, at Southwest Washington Medical Center.
Bev was born Nov. 15, 1941, in Riverside, Calif., to Oliver “Lee” and Myrtle Waddell, and raised with her nine siblings.
She worked at Bob’s Sporting Goods for 36 years, making many friends along...
Shelby Marie Peterson
Dec 1, 2023
Shelby Marie Peterson, 30, of Longview passed away unexpectedly Dec. 1, 2023, at home.
She was born Dec. 22, 1992, to Stacey “Tork” and Rebecca Ann (Reeson) Peterson. She graduated from R.A. Long High School in 2011 where she discovered a love of league bowling.
Shelby was a bartender at the Oregon Way Tavern, a certified nurse’s assistant at the...
Aloysius Vincent Monzel
Nov 30, 2023
Aloysius Vincent Monzel, 98, of Kalama passed away Nov. 30, 2023, at home.
He was born Oct. 9, 1925, in Webster, S.D., to Aloysius Vincent Monzel Sr., and Dorothy (Hambleton) Monzel. The family moved to Portland, Ore., in 1936 and Vince spent the majority of his life in Southern Oregon. He moved to Southwest Washington in 2013.
He married Jane...
Lyle Ray Fix
Nov 30, 2023
Lyle Ray Fix, born in Velva, N.D., Nov. 15, 1933, passed away peacefully Nov. 30, 2023.
Lyle moved to Washington with his family in October of 1937. After graduating from R.A. Long High School in 1952, Lyle enlisted in the Navy. He served his country for three years active duty and three years in the Naval reserve. When he returned...
Theodore B. Beckwith
Nov 29, 2023
Ted "Papa" Beckwith, aged 79, passed away on November 29th, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Michigan, Ted lived a vibrant life shaped by his warm spirit, quick laugh and dedication to his friends and family.
As the son of a U.S. Air Force officer, Ted's early years were marked by travel across the United States and a stint...
Sharon Cecelia Hutton
Nov 29, 2023
Longtime local resident Sharon Cecelia Hutton, 81, of Longview passed away peacefully at home surrounded by the love of her family.
She was born March 29, 1942, in Rusk County, Wis., to Lawrence and Cecelia (View) Schoonover. The family moved to the local area soon after. Sharon attended Longview schools before receiving certification from Longview Business College.
On March 17,...
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