Obituaries
James Kipling Miles
Jan 27, 2025
James (Jim) Kipling Miles passed away peacefully at hospice on January 27, 2025, in Longview, Washington, with his daughters at his side. Jim was born on November 5, 1932, in Longview, where he spent his formative years and attended RA Long HS prior to enlisting in the US Army. He served during the Korean War and reached the rank of...
Barbara J. Huntington
Jan 23, 2025
Barbara J. (Beck) Huntington, born on January 13, 1942, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2025.
Barbara grew up in Mapleton, Oregon on the banks of the Siuslaw River surrounded by extended family. She married her childhood sweetheart, Paul and graduated from Oregon State University. Together, they moved to Longview and built a life rooted in faith, family, and love.
A dedicated...
David Lee Britzius
Jan 19, 2025
David Lee Britzius 73
Born February 11th, 1951 in Longview, WA passed January 19th, 2025 at Southwest Medical in Vancouver, WA.
He was survived by his wife Lois Britzius,
Sisters Carol Tover, Connie Hladek,
Daughter's Kimberly Cabral, Kelli Adams, Katie Linthicum, Grandkids Jessica Wynn, Iszak Wynn, Jasmin Adams, Elijah Adams, Levi Adams, and Great Granddaughter Emrie Hadaller.
David was married to Pamela Sue Britzius 32+...
Wesley Howard Ames
Jan 18, 2025
Wesley Howard "Wes" Ames, born October 24, 1939, in Yakima, Washington, passed away peacefully with family by his side on January 18, 2025, in Longview, Washington.
Wes was the son of Donald Brown Ames and Violet (Irene) Hazel Burger. His family moved to Whittier, California, where he attended California High School and later Fullerton Junior College before enlisting in the United...
Steven Dean Hagstrom
Jan 16, 2025
Steven was born in Cheyenne, Wyoming August 22,1949 to Ramona (Towns) Jones & Arvid Hagstrom.
He was a graduate of Cheyenne East High School, Laramie Community College and an Electrician/Welder for IBEW 415.
He leaves behind his wife Jake Walker, his children Stephanie (Alex) Parrish, Jeffrey Hagstrom, his bonus children Sheila Rae Fresquez, Raymond (Rose) Fresquez, Jr. & Joseph (Tricia) Fresquez. His...
Luis Bragg Alcid
2025
Luis (Lu) Bragg Alcid, age 90, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2025, leaving behind his loving wife of 42 years- Gaynor Alcid. A devoted husband, grandfather, and friend, Lu was kind, loving, and generous. He and Gaynor enjoyed taking their grandchildren on trips and providing guidance to the older grandchildren.
Lu graduated with a degree in Metallurgical Engineering from the...
John "Bill" William Sundberg
Jan 11, 2025
John (Bill) William Sundberg passed away at home on January 11, 2025 after suffering from heart failure due to an ongoing illness. He had spent days prior to his passing with relatives and friends in his home, in his favorite chair, with his U of W blanket. Many came to see him, as he was beloved by all who knew...
John Szkodyn
Jan 7, 2025
John Szkodyn passed away in Longview on January 7, 2025 after a brief hospitalization due to a fall. John was born February 3, 1933 in Zhupany Ukraine. His family spent World War II in Germany, first in a work camp and then in a displaced persons camp. They immigrated to the United States in 1950, ultimately settling in Chicago. John...
Floyd Lawrence Miralles
Jan 1, 2025
Floyd Lawrence Miralles was born Jan. 23rd, 1923, in Auburn, California and passed away Jan. 1st, 2025, at home in Janesville, Wisconsin. When he was 3 years old, he, his younger brother and older sister went to live with a foster family in Shasta, California. Floyd lived with his foster family until he graduated from Redding High School and joined...
Raymond L. Johnson
Dec 30, 2024
Raymond L. Johnson, lovingly known as Ray, was born on March 1, 1940, in Grand Forks, North Dakota. As a young boy he moved to Kelso, Washington with his family and lived in that area his entire life. He brought warmth and kindness into the lives of everyone who knew him until his peaceful passing on December 30, 2024, in...
Arvo A. Suomi
Dec 26, 2024
Arvo Suomi passed away on December 26, 2024 after a long battle with dementia. His wife of 38 years, Brenda, was by his side. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, Heather and Jordan, and his elder brother Eino (Judy). He was predeceased by his parents Einar and Erma and his younger brother Raymond.
Arvo was born in Woodland, WA...
Larry D Hedgpeth
Dec 23, 2024
Larry D Hedgpeth, a cherished husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away on December 23, 2024, in Longview, Washington. He was born on February 10, 1946, in Glendale, Arizona, and lived a life full of joy and laughter.
Larry was a proud veteran, having served in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam War. His years in the military shaped not only his...
Evelyn Jeanne Lejon
Dec 19, 2024
Evelyn Jeanne Lejon, a beloved mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2024, in Longview, Washington. Born on October 27, 1942, in Newport, Oregon, Evelyn was the treasured daughter of Martin and Norma Tuttle. She was a woman who lived her life devotedly, full of kindness, laughter, and unwavering faith.
From an early age, Evelyn was...
Cindy Eaker Sterling
2024
Cindy Eaker Sterling was born on October 22, 1967, and passed away on December 17, 2024. She was 57 years old. Cindy was born in Helena, Montana. During her lifetime she lived in Montana, Alaska, Michigan, Oregon, and Idaho, before settling down in Longview, Washington. She was a caregiver for many years and enjoyed her job and cared deeply for...
Sharon Anne Sperling
Dec 12, 2024
Sharon Anne Sperling, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and friends on December 12, 2024, in Longview, Washington. She was born on August 10, 1947, in Vancouver, Washington, to Marvin Cox and Ruth VonAllmen.
From a young age, Sharon demonstrated the nurturing spirit that would define her life. A proud graduate of...
James Lincoln Goodman
Dec 11, 2024
Our beloved Jim passed away at home at the age of 95. He was born in Mt. Vernon, Washington on March 31, 1929 to Rev. Clarence J. and Elsie M. (Hoskin) Goodman and older sister Arlene. They settled in Longview in 1940.
Jim attended local schools and enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1946 through 1949, where he served in the...
Dale George Gibbons
Dec 5, 2024
Dale George Gibbons, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on December 5, 2024, in Vancouver, Washington, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born on December 2, 1933, in Muldrow, Oklahoma, and from his earliest days, he embodied a spirit of resilience and determination.
Dale's life journey was a poignant testament to the...
William "Bill" Henry Boatman
Dec 3, 2024
William “Bill” Henry Boatman passed away on December 3, 2024, at the age of 96. He was born on February 9,1928 and lived a long and fulfilling life. He was born in Kalama, WA.to Henry Dennis and MaryElizabeth Boatman. He graduated from Kalama High school in 1946 and joined the US Army shortly after graduation. During his service in the...
Jack James Risner
Dec 3, 2024
Jack James Risner, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully December 3, 2024, in Longview, Washington, at the age of 76. He was born on March 25, 1948, in Vancouver, Washington.
Jack graduated from Mark Morris High School in 1966, marking the beginning of a life dedicated to family and community. Known for his warm and kind nature, Jack...
Mary Byrnadene Dolbey
Dec 1, 2024
Mary Dolbey was born in Iowa Park TX on January 29, 1939 to John William Byrne and Deda (Swan) Defreece. She moved to Oklahoma for several years, then to Pueblo Colorado. She graduated from Centennial High School in 1957. Attended college first at Pueblo Community College in 1958-59, and moved on to graduate in 1961 from Colorado State College in...
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