Obituaries
Winston Hamer
Apr 22, 2024
Early in the morning of April 22, 2024, Winston Hamer left this world for his home in Heaven. He was surrounded by his adoring family.
Winston was born Feb. 13, 1932, in Campbell, Neb., to Thomas and Evelyn Hamer. The family moved to Longview, Wash.,, in 1934. He graduated from R.A. Long High School in 1952, where he excelled in carpentry...
William David Bell
Apr 17, 2024
William David Bell, 79, of Grays River, Wash., passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at the Portland V.A. Medical Center.
Bill was born Oct. 28, 1944. He was raised in Cowlitz County and attended Longview schools.
He served in the Army from January of 1968 to March of 1971, serving three tours in Vietnam. Bill was recognized for his valor with an...
Lavon I Rasmussen Hirsch
Apr 15, 2024
Lavon Irene Rasmussen Hirsch was born July 31, 1932 outside Hurley, South Dakota. She talked often and dearly about having the most wonderful parents, Alfred C. Rasmussen and Francis Irene Wilson Rasmussen. She was born the 5th of 6 children and lived on their farm in South Dakota where she was born, until the family made a big move across...
Glenn Gossett
Apr 13, 2024
Glenn Gossett passed away on April 13, 2024 with his family by his side. He was born in Bakersfield California to Floyd and Ellie Gossett. He was fondly known as “Pee-Wee” in the Union Gap, Oregon (Oakland/Sutherlin) area neighborhood where he grew up. He was one of seven children survived by Beulah Mae Strickland and Lynn Ell Eisenbeiz. His Brothers...
Jackie Lorati
Apr 13, 2024
In loving memory of Jackie Lorati, who passed away at the age of 87 in Longview WA, April 13, 2024 @ Hospice. A devoted advocate for children and writing, she dedicated her life to volunteering and nurturing young minds. Her passion for learning and her love for children will forever be remembered and cherished. Jackie was preceded in death by...
Donna J. Yardley
Apr 7, 2024
On Sunday, April 7, 2024, Jesus took Donna Yardley home.
She was born June 27, 1952, in Longview to Max and Mabel (Karnes) Yardley.
Donna moved with her family to Yacolt in 1960, where she attended grade school. She graduated from Battle Ground High School and received an associate degree from Clark Community College.
After college, she returned to Longview, where she worked...
Jean Shakuntala Storment
Apr 3, 2024
Jean Shakuntala Jeyasingam Storment Jean was born April 2, 1937 in Rangoon, Burma (now Myanmar). Her late parents were Professor G. Robert Rendall of Madurai, Tamilnadu, South India and Enid Mary Navamathu (nee Dawson) of Rangoon (Mandalay), Burma.
Jean is survived by her loving husband, Glenn Storment; his two children, Jim (Shasha) and Jan (Aaron Marx); and four grandchildren. Glenn’s wife,...
Donald Edwin Armeni
Mar 29, 2024
Donald E. Armeni, 92, passed away on March 29, 2024 at Longview Hospice.
He was born June 22, 1931, in Seattle Washington to Don A. and Mary (Peterson/Lahti) Armeni. He attended Seattle schools, St. George's, O'Dea High and graduated from Cleveland High School. He moved to Longview in 1954 and to Kalama in 1965, where he resided until his passing.
Mr. Armeni...
Christine McDonald
Mar 27, 2024
Beloved mother and grandmother, Christine McDonald, 67, of Longview passed away March 27, 2024.
She was born Sept. 10, 1956, in Longview, to Paul Weldon and Maybelle Lillie (Ness) McDonald with her twin sister Geraldine. Christine spent her entire life in the Pacific Northwest, aside from six months in Arizona.
Christine was a high school graduate. She worked as a carrier for...
Roger R. Milbradt
Mar 24, 2024
Born Dec. 21, 1933, in Wadena, Minn., Roger went to be with the Lord March 24, 2024, at age 90, at his Rainier home, gone in the twinkle of an eye.
Roger served in the Army, and retired from Longview Fibre after 37 years at age 55. He went on to build two beautiful homes by cutting the trees down on...
Terry Dean Hobbs
Mar 16, 2024
Terry Dean Hobbs, 63, of Longview passed away March 16, 2024, under Hospice care in Vancouver.
He was born in Longview, Wash., the sixth and last child of Dale and Edna Hobbs. He spent the next 20-plus years as a Castle Rock resident, and was a member of the Castle Rock High School Class of 1979. Shortly after high school Terry...
Janette June Barney Ervig
Mar 16, 2024
Janette June Barney Ervig, 74, peacefully passed away on Saturday March 16, 2024, at OHSU in Portland, Oregon at 12:56 A.M. surrounded by her daughters and sons-in-law. Janette was born on June 7, 1949, to Clifford James and Armida Nancy Barney in Chehalis, Washington.
Janette was proud to grow up as a ranch manager’s daughter all over Washington and Oregon....
Dwight Jimmy Hastings
Mar 16, 2024
Lifelong local resident Dwight Jimmy Hastings, 80, of Longview passed away March 16, 2024, at the Richard Nau Hospice House in Longview.
He was born Aug. 15, 1943, in Longview to Howard and Dorothy (Jordan) Hastings. Dwight worked at the Longview Restaurant after school, and graduated with the Kelso High School Class of 1963.
Dwight’s sister Joyce introduced him to high school...
Kenneth Brian Kell
Mar 14, 2024
Kenneth Brian Kell, 60, of Longview tragically passed away as the result of a motorcycle accident March 14, 2024, in Longview.
He was born Oct. 15, 1963, in Longview to Jesse and Mary (Robbins) Kell. Kenny graduated from R.A. Long High School in 1983, where he was known for his sense of humor and made many friends. He graduated from Lower...
Leonard E. Ramsdell
Mar 12, 2024
Leonard E. “Leepy” Ramsdell, 73, of Kelso went to be with Jesus March 12, 2024.
He was born Oct. 5, 1950, in Longview, and was a lifelong local resident. He was preceded in death by his parents; his foster parents, Albert and Lauana Kell; four brothers, Gerald, Wayne, Jimmy, and Robert; four sisters, Elaine, Patty, Annetta, and Geraldine; and a daughter,...
David Clark Jr
Mar 10, 2024
Beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, son and friend, David C. Clark Jr, 49, of Longview lost his battle with cancer at home with his wife by his side March 10, 2024.
David was born on March 26, 1974 to David Sr. and Linda Clark in Vancouver, Washington. Dave grew up and graduated from Woodland high school in 1992.
Dave...
Larry Lee Herold
Mar 7, 2024
Larry left this earth on March 7, 2024. He was born in Silverton, Oregon to MildredChristine Dack and Thomas Alva Burr. Larry and his mom moved to Kelso, Washingtonin 1941 and eventually ended up in Longview. Larry went to RA Long High School andgraduated in 1955. Larry went into the Navy in 1956 and retired after 20 years ofservice as...
Ruby Ginger Ione Modrow
Mar 4, 2024
Ginger R. Modrow passed away peacefully at Longview Family Care Home March 4, 2024.
She was born Feb. 23, 1938, to Jessie and Ruby Kellogg in the very small town of Greycliff, Mont. The Kellogg family then moved to a farm near Kalama, Wash. Ginger attended Kalama schools, graduating from Kalama High School in 1956.
Ginger started her working life with retail jobs...
Bobbie A. Moore
Feb 29, 2024
Devoted family man Bobbie A. Moore, 92, of Kelso, passed away Feb. 29, 2024, at Angel’s View Adult Family Home in Longview.
He was born Aug. 19, 1931, in Salmon, Idaho, to John M. and Josephine (Westfall) Moore. His father passed away and Bob quit school to join the Army and help support his family. He served from 1946 to 1949,...
Samuel Allen Clarkson
Feb 21, 2024
Samuel Allen Clarkson, 21 months, was born May 21, 2022 in Longview, Washington. He passed away February 21, 2024 at home.
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