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Donna M. Woods

Donna M. Woods, 87 years of age, a resident of McCleary, Wash., and former Wenatchee/Omak, Wash., resident, died on Sunday, June 22, 2014, in Elma, Wash.

Donna was born on March 10, 1927, in Maryville, Mo., to Glade and Maybel (Clayton) Wiley. Her family moved to Omak when she was a youth and she helped by doing household chores and working in the family garden. She graduated from Omak High School and was the senior class valedictorian.

She enjoyed playing the piano and the organ as well as sewing, craft works, reading books on history and bird watching.

On July 11, 1947, Donna was married to Norman J. Woods in Omak. The couple resided in Omak, Spokane and Seattle where she worked for Boeing. They next moved to Concord, Calif., where she was a secretary for Contra Costa County until she retired in 1984 and was also a member of Soroptimist International. They later moved to Wenatchee where she attended the Trinity United Methodist Church and as a member of the United Methodist Church women’s group.

Norman got his private pilot’s license and Donna figured she should be able to fly their Cessna as well, so in 1973 she also got her private pilot’s license.

Following her retirement, Norman and Donna bought an RV and spent their next 12 years traveling about the greater part of the United States, going to Hawaii, Alaska and Mexico. Donna “never said no to a trip.” In 2012 she enjoyed a visit from her great-grandchild.

Donna was the mother of five children, David Woods (Sue), Richard Woods (Joan), Diane Stanley (Bill), Brian Woods and Craig Woods (Neomi); her grandchildren, Jason, Tiana, Aaron, Jenny, Jessica, Kaitlyn and Daniel; her great-grandchildren, Drake, Aria, Hayden, Winter, John and Nick; her brother, Robert Wiley (Millie); her sister-in-law, Nancy Wiley and other relatives.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Woods; her brother, Galen Wiley; her sister and brother in-law, Geri and Pete Peterson, and her sister, Mercelene Darling.

The family requests donations to the Diabetes Association, PAWS or to the Trinity Methodist Church Memorial Fund in Wenatchee.

A graveside service of inurnment will be held at a later date in Omak.

Arrangements are the Coleman Mortuary, 422 – 5th Street in Hoquiam, Wash.

Violet Mae Dusbabek

Violet Mae (Fry) Dusbabek a long time Aberdeen resident passed away quietly on April 25, 2014, in San Jose, Calif. Born to Harold and Thena Fry of the Wynooche Valley on June 27, 1920, she moved to San Jose in 2009 to live with her daughter, Linda and son-in-law Karl Fowler after being in her same home in Aberdeen for 60 years. Violet was a vibrant and hard working lady often ahead of her time. She was a champion for the truth and for those who could not speak for themselves, often to her detriment. She held many jobs over her long career, including Administrator of Grays Harbor Convalescent Center, ending the working phase of her life at Grays Harbor Community Hospital. For many years she was active in the Evangelical Covenant Church (now called Grace Harbor Covenant Church), faithfully serving as the Financial Secretary and on various committees.

After retiring from working life, Violet began to explore new things and participate in exciting adventures. She went on a camel trek in Morocco, a hiking trip in the Olympic National Forest, (llamas carried the packs) and several trips to the East coast to visit relatives, see the fall colors, experience the many places of American history and visit Amish townships. She took cruise excursions to various parts of the world: Europe; the Orient where she walked on the Great Wall of China; South America; the Caribbean; and Alaska.

In her eighty’s she took a quilting class and that was the beginning of a new hobby. She became an excellent hand quilter even teaching others. She made many quilts for family and friends and donated many for charity raffles. Camping, reading and going for walks with her dog were other things she so enjoyed. She loved to try new activities and experiment with different foods. She was an excellent cook, pies were her specialty with lemon meringue a family favorite. Violet also loved to listen to music and dance, especially jazz dancing. She enjoyed a variety of music from the old time hymns, new age, country and her favorite, Andrea Bocelli. She wore out one of his CD’s from playing it so much. She was a fantastic, strong and interesting lady who will be greatly missed by many friends and family.

Her husband, the love of her life, Rex M. Dusbabek preceded her in death in 1977; also family members sister Helen (Fry) Jewett, brothers Arnold and Oliver Fry. She is survived by her sister Dorothy (Fry) Bolton of Mt View, CA, brothers Arthur Fry and wife Edith of Monroe, Wash., and Grant Fry of Aberdeen, Wash. Also surviving are daughters Linda and son-in-law Karl Fowler of San Jose, Debbie Jones and partner Dennis Cook of Olympia, granddaughters Melinda Huisingh and partner Jeff Johnson of San Jose, Angela Fagerstrom of Tumwater, grandson Gary Huisingh, wife Carole Sinclair, and her cherished great granddaughters Thena and Tate Huisingh of Lafayette, Calif.

Services have been held.

Julia Jewchyn

Julia Jewchyn, 95, a longtime resident of Aberdeen, passed away on June 14, 2014, at Montesano Health and Rehab. Julia was born on April 28, 1919, in Winnipeg, Manitoba, to William and Mary Scribailo. Julia’s early years were in Bien Fait, Saskatchewan. Her father was a coal miner during a time when miners were looking to organize a union for better conditions. The family moved to Winnipeg where Julia finished her schooling. On the 12th of November 1942, Julia married Walter Jewchyn in Winnipeg. When Walter was discharged from the Canadian Army they moved to Vancouver, British Columbia. In 1952 they moved to Aberdeen, Wash., where Walt worked as a machinist/ supervisor for Lamb’s Grays Harbor.

Julia was a homemaker and volunteered for several organizations over her life. The Robert Gray PTA, Hoquiam Emblem Club, Aberdeen YMCA auxiliary and club 20, she served as the president in 1966 and many years as the treasurer and a lifetime City of Hope member. A lot of those efforts went to benefit the YMCA and Camp Bishop. She volunteered to work and serve in the kitchen for the Hoquiam Elks. Julia enjoyed knitting, sewing, crocheting, baking, ceramics, playing bridge and traveling. She traveled all through Canada to visit family, to New Orleans, Hawaii, Florida and Alaska and took a tour to Russia. Julia is survived by her son, Ron Jewchyn and Linda of Montesano, a granddaughter, Natalie and Brian Jensen of Hoquiam, a step-grandson, Brandon Schuller and Casie and Ezra of Seattle, a brother, Steve and Stella Scribailo of Ontario, Canada and a niece, Elizabeth and Dennis Bayluck of White Rock, Canada. Julia is preceded in death by her parents; William and Mary Scribailo, sister, Ann Sakiw, brother, Tony Scribailo and sister, Frances Kalwolski.

At her request there will be no formal services and a private family observance will be held in her honor.

Funeral Arrangements are entrusted to Whiteside Family Mortuary in Elma.

Christina L. Goodman January 24, 1975 - June 23, 2014

Christina L. Goodman of Mercer Island, Wash., passed away suddenly June 23, 2014.

Christina is survived by her children: Daryn Goodman and Jack Duffy. She is also survived by her lifelong partner and friend Joe Czajkowski, mother Carol Goodman, brother Donny Goodman as well as many other family and friends.

Christina was preceded in death by her brother Gary Goodman.

A memorial service in Christina’s honor will be held Sunday, June 29, at 1 p.m. at Sunset Hills Funeral Home in Bellevue, Wash.

David W. Barile

SOUTH BEND — David Walter Barile, a South Bend resident, died Friday, June 13, 2014, at his home. He was 56.

He worked construction for the Laborers Union No. 252 for 33 years, retiring in February of 2014.

At his request there will be no service.

Donations are suggested to Beads of Courage at 3230 N. Dodge Blvd., Suite J, Tucson, AZ 85716, or HAVA Heart at P.O. Box 243, Raymond, WA 98577.

Arrangements were by Stoller’s Mortuary in Raymond.

Victor Lanning

A remembrance gathering for lifelong Hoquiam resident Victor J. Lanning, who died Nov. 27, 2013, in Aberdeen, will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday in the Community Room at the SouthShore Mall.

Arrangements were by the Coleman Mortuary in Hoquiam.

Kay P. Dayton

Kay P. Dayton, 69, a longtime Harborite, died on Monday, June 9, 2014, at home in Hoquiam, Wash. She was born on Jan. 25, 1945, in Klamath Falls, Ore., Elmer and Thelma (Montgomery) Reynolds.

She was raised and attended school in various parts of Oregon and Washington.

Kay Reynolds was married to Fredrick Stephen Dayton on Sept. 2, 1961, at Prosser, Wash. Fred died on June 7, 2002.

They moved to the harbor area in 1962 and then to Springfield, Ore., in 1980 where he worked at Oregon Cedar. They returned to Copalis Crossing in 1987 and she moved into Hoquiam in 2002. She enjoyed reading, playing Bingo and going to casinos, but, her grandchildren were the most important part of her life.

Kay is survived by: her three sons, Neil Dayton (Janet) of Aberdeen, Jeff Dayton (Ingrid) of Alameda, Calif., and Brian Dayton (Yvonne) of Hoquiam; two daughters, Shelly Dixon of Hoquiam and Connie Traxtle of Hoquiam.

Sixteen grandchildren, Chris Pickernell, Steven Dayton, Shane Dayton, Jack Traxtle, Cassy Traxtle, Eric Dixon, Scott Dayton, Kalee Dayton, Brianna Deason, Amelia Dayton, Seth Dayton, Tyresse Dayton, Rayyon Dayton, Nyeki Dayton and Zhyion Dayton; six great grandchildren, three brothers, Tom, Bob and Lenard; a sister, Beverly Jean and other relatives.

She was preceded in death by her husband Fred in 2002 and two brothers, Donald and Dale and a grandson, Anthony Dayton.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 12, 2014, and Friday, June 13, 2014, at the Coleman Mortuary, 422 – 5th Street in Hoquiam.

The family has requested donations be made to the Copalis Crossing Fire Department, Fire District #16 Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 742, Copalis Crossing, Wash., 98536.

A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 17, 2014, at the Coleman Mortuary Chapel in Hoquiam with Rev. Sean Hollen officiating. An inurnment service will follow at the Hoquiam Sunset Memorial Park Bower Mausoleum Niches.

Direction is by the Coleman Mortuary, Inc. in Hoquiam, Wash.

Wayne McMillan Sims

Wayne McMillan Sims passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 14, 2014, at Montesano Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was 93. Wayne was born March 17, 1921, in Tucumcari, N.M., to Aubie and Grace (Woody) Sims. He was raised in Guernsey, Wyo., and graduated from Sunrise High School.

Wayne worked as a meat cutter for Safeway and a car salesman for Brumfield-Twidwell. He belonged to the VFW-115th Calvary and the Moose Lodge. Wayne loved baseball, bowling and playing golf.

Wayne is survived by his daughters: Rowayne (John) Hill of Centralia, Wash., Cathy (Don)Sims of Onalaska, Wash., Donna (Larry) Wilson of Hoquiam, Wash., Sharon (Thom) Morgan of Montesano, Wash., and Sally (Phil) Bourghult of Olympia, Wash., one sister; Madge Kingman of Los Altos, Calif. and one brother; Jack (Signe) Sims of Las Vegas, Nev., longtime friend and surrogate son, Jim Johonsen, seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren, three step grandchildren, and three step great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews, long time friend and serigot son; Jim Johansen.

Along with Wayne’s loving wife he was also preceded in death by his parents and a sister; Alma (Sally) David and a brother; Ernie Sims.

Memorials may be made in his honor to the Satsop Fire Department.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. May 22, 2014, at the Wynooche cemetery with Military honors. A potluck reception following in the Montesano Moose Lodge no. 1210.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Harrison Family Mortuary at 311 W. Market Street Aberdeen, Wash.

Elsie Sharon Chiles

Elsie Sharon Chiles, a lifelong Elma resident, passed-away Friday, Aug. 1, 2014, in Elma. She was 47. Elsie was born June 15, 1967, in Aberdeen to Frederick and Leona (Brown) Krausse. She grew up and attended school in Elma. Elsie went on to achieve her Masters Degree and became an educator where she taught 3rd grade at Elma Elementary School. Elsie was married to Shawn Chiles in Elma on July 22, 2000. He survives her at the family home. Elsie loved horses and horseback riding, gardening and she was a huge Seahawk fan. She really enjoyed Richard Sherman.

Along with her husband, Shawn Chiles of Elma, Elsie is survived by her son, Aaron Butler (25) and her daughter, Haley Chiles (13), both also of Elma. She is also survived by three brothers, Brian Krausse of Portland, Ore., Jeff Krausse of Ephrata, Wash., and Ron Krausse of Republic, Wash. She was preceded in death by her parents, and two brothers, Richard and Robert Krausse. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2014 at the Alliance Church in Elma.

Funeral Arrangements are entrusted to Whiteside Family Mortuary in Elma.

Gregory Allen Simera

Gregory Allen Simera passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 20, 2014, at Grays Harbor Community Hospital at the age of 45.

Greg was born in Aberdeen, Wash., to Linda Goings and Johnnie Simera Jr. on Aug.31, 1968. Greg’s life was filled with many friends and family. Greg is a 1987 graduate of Aberdeen High School. During Greg’s childhood years he enjoyed being part of the Special Olympics team and won medals in swimming and track. As Greg got older he also participated in various other Special Olympic sporting events such as softball and bowling.

He worked at various jobs as a janitor throughout his life, recently at Twin Harbor Group Home Association. Greg was a member of the ARC and People’s First organization. Greg’s favorite pastime was charter fishing in Westport. His late grandfather was a fisherman and you could always count on Greg to make the trek to be near the ocean.

Greg loved to attend all of the family events and he enjoyed being with his friends at the Aberdeen Manor where he lived for over 24 years. Greg enjoyed reading, watching movies and attending various BBQ’s, events and gatherings.

Greg was a staple in his family and we will always miss his laugh and presence.

Greg is survived by his mother and step-father, Linda and Wes Goings of Aberdeen and his father Johnnie Simera Jr. of Olympia; his special friend of over 10 years Rose Buhler; siblings Kim Simera, Jason Simera, Heather Gibbons (Brant), Jeremy Simera and Kyle Simera; step-siblings Van Goings (Cynthia), John Goings, Paul Goings (Debby), Debbie Morley and Gabrielle Moreno (Tom); Greg’s nieces Ashley Pettis, Alyssa Pettis, Sasha Bains, Abigail Gibbons and nephew, Aidan Gibbons; and various cousins, aunts, uncles and step-families.

Greg was preceded in death by his grandparents John and Dorothy Simera and his step-brother Wesley Goings II.

We would like to send a heartfelt thank you to the staff of the CCU at Grays Harbor Community for their excellent care they provided to Greg and to his family.

The family is planning a celebration of Greg’s life (potluck) for Sunday, Aug. 31 (his 46th birthday) at 1 p.m. at the Aberdeen Eagles. Please wear red in honor of Greg’s favorite color.

In honor of Greg, become an organ donor or make a donation in his name to the American Heart Association or American Diabetes Association.

Minnie Sternoff

Minnie Sternoff left memorable impressions throughout her life. She was socially conscious, charitable, ethical, generous, fair, reasonable, insightful, fiscally wise, a close follower of politics, gave sound business advice, and was inspiring to her three children, two grandchildren and friends. She was kind, caring, educated and fearless. She was direct, didn’t suffer fools and told them. Long before women’s lib, Minnie was liberated.

She never forgot the depression, clipped coupons, observed how fate or foolishness can cause you to lose everything and that nothing good comes from greed. She read thousands of books and for years, subscribed to five papers.

Born Minnie Rosenkrantz October 24, 1920, in Aberdeen, WA, middle child to immigrant Russian Jewish parents, William and Mary, Minnie and brothers, Oscar and Alex were raised to know how fortunate they were to be born here, and graduated from Weatherwax high school.

Ahead of her time in many ways, Minnie swam, played victorious tennis over her gentlemen friends, and earned a business degree at the UW. In her early 20s, when her father had died and her brothers were in the military, she put her education and capability to work at Western Machinery, the family business, selling equipment to logging mills run by men who, years later, remembered Minnie as formidable. Renamed Western Steel, today, the company is run by her brother Oscar, and her niece Jill Rosenkrantz.

Minnie met Irving Sternoff from Seattle on a blind date. He and his brothers owned Sternoff Metals. Minnie married Irv in 1949, moved into a small house in Magnolia, to Bellevue in 1957, and eventually, Kirkland. Minnie encouraged her children to read and expand their world. Bill became a network TV news correspondent; Bob, a developer; and Sandy, a CPA.

Minnie and Irv supported charities, traveled, and made friends everywhere. Never shy, if Minnie wanted something, she asked, and usually got it!

She loved her parents, her family, her roots in Grays Harbor, the ocean beaches, sun, deep tans, oysters, Dungeness crab, razor clams, gardening, playing the horses, and shooting craps in Vegas.

She taught herself to cook, adored, and carried Charlie, her miniature Pekinese, everywhere.

Minnie had character, common sense, was a person of integrity, honor, dignity, fortitude and purpose. Bill, Bob, Sandy (J., John and Jennifer); grandchildren, Sarah and Andrew; brother, Oscar and his wife, Jackie; nieces, Jill, Jody, Julie; and nephew, Bill survive her and will miss her deeply.

Minnie turned 93 a few weeks ago, and was sharp, engaged, looking ahead, and laughing to the end.

Minnie, and Irv who died in 2006, took nothing and no one for granted, valued their friends, were loved, and will forever be remembered as good people. Minnie requested no funeral, but in her honor, please consider contributions to hospice and any charity that helps people in need.

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