Obituaries
Alvina A Beattie
Jan 26, 2024
Alvina Beattie was names for her two grandmothers, Barbara Ann Winslow and Alwine Otte. By tradition she was called by her middle name with a long “I” sound, of which, she was quite insistent. Born May 26, 1934, to Jurgen G. Otte and Sarah Alberta Winslow, she was raised in Longview, Wash.
In 1952 she graduated from R.A. Long High School...
Vivian Beaudet
Jan 21, 2024
Our beloved mother, Vivian Beaudet, passed away peacefully on Jan 21 surrounded by loved ones.
Vivian was born in Grand Rapids, Minn. On Nov 6, 1926, to Leo J. Betz and Mildred Shipman Betz. She was one of six children.
During World War Two, she worked as a secretary in Washington, D.C. She recalled it as a happy time in her life....
Ruth Lynn Daggett
Jan 21, 2024
Our beloved mother, Ruth Lynn Daggett (née Hansen, née Mejia), 66, of Longview, passed away on January 21, 2024, surrounded by her family after a sudden, unexpected decline in her health.
Ruth was born on June 4, 1957, to William and Mildred Hansen (Vickers) in Roseburg, Oregon. She grew up in the Portland area, where she met Juan Mejia, whom she...
Lucille Rothfus
Jan 20, 2024
Longtime area resident Lucille Rothfus, 99, of Kelso passed away Jan. 20, 2024, at Highgate Senior Living in Vancouver.
She was born on May 22, 1924, to Jack Ray and Matie Satterlee.
Lucille grew up and lived in the Kelso area until moving to Vancouver and then Olympia and retired in Woodland. She and husband Lloyd met in their early teens and...
Wilma Jean Engebretson
Jan 20, 2024
Wilma Jean Engebretson (nee Hines) passed away at her Longview home Jan. 20, 2024, at the age of 103. She was surrounded by love, light, and family.
“Jean” or “Sis”, as many called her, was born Oct. 12, 1920, in Stringtown, Ohio, to Robert Leslie Hines and Ruth Manila (Johnson) Hines. She was the second of their six children. Jean...
Frank Joseph Mellis Jr.
Jan 17, 2024
Lifelong local resident Frank Joseph Mellis Jr., 77, of Longview passed away Jan. 17, 2024, at Frontier Rehabilitation.
He was born Oct. 21, 1946, in Longview to Frank and Phyllis (Van Blitterswyk) Mellis. His father passed away in 1948. His mother remarried and Frank was raised by his stepfather, James Down.
Frank attended R.A. Long High School. He worked for the Cowlitz...
Rose Ella Behrend
Jan 16, 2024
Rose Ella Behrend was born Oct. 31, 1934, to Philip and Mae Belle (Cobb) Behrend in Custer, S.D. She passed away Jan. 16, 2024, in Longview, Wash.
Rose Ella moved with her family from South Dakota to Oregon in 1937. After about a year there, the family moved to McCleary, Wash., in 1938. She attended grade school in McCleary and graduated...
Mary Louise Chase
Jan 16, 2024
Mary Louise Chase, 92, died Jan.16, 2024, at the Rose Hill Adult Family Home in Longview.
She was born March 20, 1931, in Toppinish, Wash., to John N. and Ella May (Pease) Clees. She attended a number of schools while living with her grandmother, aunts and uncles. She graduated from R.A. Long High School, Lower Columbia College with a degree in...
Eldora Theola Franklin
Jan 15, 2024
Longtime local resident Eldora Theola Franklin, 96, of Longview passed away Jan. 15, 2024, at the Canterbury Gardens.
She was born Oct. 8, 1927, in Roseglen, N.D., to Thomas and Elise (Pederson) Franklin. Eldora attended schools in Roseglen and Minot, N.D.
Eldora moved to the local area from Minot 78 years ago. She was a machine operator in the Longview Fibre Box...
Aidron Odel Gallagher
Jan 13, 2024
Lifelong local resident Aidron Odel Gallagher, 80, of Longview, passed away Jan. 13, 2024, at home.
He was born May 29, 1943, in Cathlamet, to Aidron O’Brien Gallagher and Genevieve Irene (Nunes) Gallagher. He graduated from Mark Morris High School and earned an associate’s degree from Lower Columbia College.
Aidron, also known as “Skip,” served in the Navy from 1960 to 1966...
Robin Louise Lingle
Jan 13, 2024
Lifelong local resident Robin Louise Lingle, 64, of Longview passed away Jan. 13, 2024, at St. John Medical Center.
She was born Sept. 19, 1959, in Longview to Donald Lee and Barbara Alene (Stacey) Lingle, and graduated from R.A. Long High School.
Robin was a cook and bartender. People were drawn to her great sense of humor. She loved shopping with her...
Gordon Edward Jarvis
Jan 13, 2024
Longtime Kelso, Wash., resident Gordon Jarvis, 86, passed away at home Jan. 13, 2024.
He was born Sept. 1, 1937, in Rector, Ark., to George and Blanche (Gordon) Jarvis. The family of nine moved to Salmon Creek, Wash., in 1942. Gordon graduated from La Center High School in 1955. After graduation he joined the Army and served from 1955 to 1957,...
Mark Adam Laufer
Jan 7, 2024
Mark Adam Laufer was born on September 3, 1964 to Sandra (Cooper) and Raymond Laufer in Longview, Washington. He passed away on January 7, 2024.
Growing up, Mark played the alto saxophone, ran cross country, swam on the high school swim team, and worked diligently to earn the rank of Eagle Scout.
After graduating from Mark Morris High School in...
Ruth "Hope" Wale
Jan 7, 2024
Lifelong local resident Ruth "Hope" Wale, 91, of Longview died Jan. 7, 2024.
She was born Nov. 30, 1932, in Rose Valley, to Clarence Alvin and Ruth Elizabeth (Huffman) Cahoon. She attended R.A. Long High School and married her high school sweetheart, Gene L. Wale on July 15, 1950.
Hope was a wife, mother, business owner and caregiver. She was a member...
Marion Davis Metke
Jan 4, 2024
Marion Lois Davis Metke was born in Nashville, Tenn., to Walter and Jennie Davis.
She married Robert G. Metke on May 2, 1944. Robert was a nuclear engineer and employed by TVA. During most of their married life, Marion lived in Tennessee, Alabama and Kentucky in various small towns and cities with TVA power plants along the Tennessee River.
Wile in Athens,...
Barbara Mae Stuart
Jan 3, 2024
Longtime local resident Barbara Mae Stuart, 95, of Longview passed away Jan. 3, 2024, at The Walker House in Longview.
She was born May 26, 1928, in Burlingame, Calif., to George and Muriel (Rhodes) Perryman.
On July 15, 1951, Barbara married William R. Stuart. They moved to Washington 1958.
Barbara retired as a registered nurse from St. John Medical Center. She was a...
Donald Ray Rowton
Jan 3, 2024
Donald Ray Rowton, 49, of Portland passed away Jan. 3, 2024.
Cremation will take place under the direction of Steele Chapel at Longview Memorial Park & Crematory.
Myrna Marie Mildradt
Jan 2, 2024
In loving memory of Myrna Marie Milbradt
Born Jan. 1, 1939, Myrna passed away Jan. 2, 2024, at age of 85. She was the first baby born in the New Year in Lewis County.
Myrna brought smiles of joy, happiness, and kindness to her family and friends. Always doing things for, and thinking of others. Myrna grew up in Winlock and then...
Corrine Kay Hill
Jan 1, 2024
Longtime local resident and daycare teacher Corrine Kay Hill, 83, of Longview, passed away Jan. 1, 2024, at home.
She was born and raised on a farm near Wakonda, S.D., and graduated from Wakonda High School in 1958. Corrine moved to the local area 54 years ago and attended certification classes at Lower Columbia College.
Corrine was a daycare teacher...
Ramona Lowery
Dec 30, 2023
Ramona Lee Lowery, 64, of Longview passed away Dec. 30, 2024, at home.
She was born Sept. 15, 1959, in Longview, to Curtis and Wanda Lee Lowery, the youngest of five. Ramona graduated from R.A. Long High School with the class of 1977, and attended Lower Columbia College.
Ramona (Mona, Grammy Lowery, Grammy Warthog) Ramona was a homemaker as well as a...
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