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Larry Cecil Pickett
Sept. 21, 1941 – March 26, 2012
Larry was born in Oxford, Neb. on Sept 21, 1941 to Cecil & Violet Pickett. He grew up in Pavillion, Wyo., the second of five children. He attended a small country schoolhouse where he was free to ride his horse, Babe, to school. Following his high school graduation, he entered the United States Air Force at McConnell AFB, Kansas, in June 1960, where he served as a small arms instructor & drillmaster until his honorable discharge as a Staff Sergeant in June 1968. He then joined his brother & best friend, Vaughn, at the Lucky Mc Uranium Mine in Gas Hills, Wyo., until May 1973, when he relocated to Centralia, Wash. His career continued in mining at WIDCO (Washington Irrigation & Development Company), where he held a number of different positions in the coal mining operation, culminating as one of two dragline operators until his retirement in January 2007. Retirement didn’t agree with Larry – he filled the hours with part-time jobs & indulged his passion of farming twice each year when he returned to work with his family at Campbell Livestock, located in Missouri Valley, between Riverton & Shoshoni, Wyo.
Larry is best-known for his willingness to help those around him, from family & friends, to the unknown stranger. He loved family gatherings surrounded by his family, kids, grandkids & friends, especially Sunday game night where he recently won the final family game of Sequence – with only limited cheating. He was a master at mechanical things – from fixing cars, to lawn mowers, hair dryers & radios. Each morning began as “coffee” with his buddies; in the “old” days it was at King Solomon’s & most recently at The Restaurant. This tradition continued while in Wyo. where he met with his family & his new set of buddies at the Trails Head in Riverton. Larry loved his quiet times sitting in the recliner with a good western, the news, & his beloved felines.
On March 2, 2012, Larry & his family received the devastating news that his life was to be cut short by pancreatic cancer. Over the next 3 weeks, Larry valiantly fought this unforgiving disease & was surrounded by his family & friends who joined the fight because of their immense love for him. He passed away on March 26, 2012 at home in Centralia. Larry is survived by his mother, Violet Pickett, Riverton, Wyo.; life partner of 32 yrs, Virginia Pickett, Centralia, Wash.; children, Carrie (Kevin) Sieler, Federal Way, Wash.; Theresa Thomas, Centralia, Wash.; Jeffrey Pickett, Centralia, Wash.; Angela “Elmer” (J.T.) Goode, Centralia, Wash.; siblings, Vaughn Pickett, Riverton, Wyo.; Edd Pickett, Shoshoni, Wyo.; Steve Pickett, Casper, Wyo.; Sherry Pantle, Encampment, Wyo.; grandchildren, Nikki Hill Stephens, Tacoma, Wash.; Amanda Sieler, Tacoma, Wash.; Jace Thomas, Centralia, WA; Levi Pickett, Centralia, Wash.; Shelby Thomas, Centralia, Wash.; Megan Pickett, Elma, Wash.; Evan Thomas, Centralia, Wash.; great-grandson, Shane Hill, Tacoma, Wash.; beloved felines, Porky, Cecil & Ginger; & other family & friends, too numerous to mention.
The family extends its sincere gratitude to the staff of the VAPSHCS – Seattle Division, & most especially to Laurie McGee, ARNP, & Renee Francis, LPN, VA Chehalis CBOC. Appreciation & gratitude is also extended to Assured Home Hospice for their tender loving care. Donations may be made in Larry’s name to the American Cancer Society.
A Celebration of Life is planned & will be announced at a later date.
Evelyn Mary Hughes
Evelyn Mary Hughes, 88, passed away Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Centralia. She was born Sept. 18, 1923 in Forest Grove, Mont. to Mary and Paul Fuerstenau, the youngest of eight children. She met her husband of 50 years Samuel Hughes in Burke, Idaho in 1944. They were married
March 10, 1945 in Missoula, Mont. and moved to Lewis County in 1946, where they raised their six children. Evelyn worked in the berry fields for nine years, then worked as a receptionist and later Food Bank Coordinator for the Salvation Army Church for 14 years. She was a long time member of the Salvation Army Church. She enjoyed camping at the beach, bowling, spending time with her grandchildren, and the Mariners.
She was preceded in death by her husband Samuel Hughes, daughter Patricia Mae Towne, and son Paul Hughes. She is survived by her sister Polly Martin of Warden, Mont., her sons S. Ronald Hughes of Tacoma, Daniel (Verna) Hughes of Hercules, Calif., Barry (Kelly) Hughes of Centralia and her daughter Barbara (Randall) Snell of Centralia, as well as numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.
Celebration of Life will be held Wed. March 28at 11:00 A.M. at Newell Hoerlings Funeral Chapel. Reception will follow at the Salvation Army Church, 303 N. Gold St., Centralia at 1:00 P.M. Donations in Evelyn's memory may be made to the Centralia Salvation Army.
John Domagala
John Domagala, 91, Centralia, born April 30, 1920, passed away on Saturday, March 10, 2012 at home.
John was a wonderful father, grandfather and husband. He was also very proud of being a World War II veteran. He enjoyed fishing and hunting in and out of the area. He worked as a millwright and a construction worker for many years of his life.
John was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Jean, sisters Jane, Sophia and Mary. He is survived by his wife Margaret, daughter Peggy, son Norman, brother Tony, sister Helen, three grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
No services are scheduled. A celebration of life will be held at the family home at a later date.
A special thanks to the hospice nurses for all the support you gave our family and for the wonderful care you gave John.
Harry Wilson
Harry Wilson of Rochester, Wash., passed away Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2012 at Providence Centralia Hospital. Harry was the owner and proprietor of the Official Equipment Company. He was 79 years old. He was born Sept. 12, 1932 to George and Beatrice Wilson in Seattle, Wash. He was the middle child with two older brothers Bob and Skeets and two younger brothers Bill and Ed. The family worked in the logging industry and moved around a lot. Harry got to see many places growing up. One of his favorite memories was time spent working in Alaska just prior to entering the US Army.
Harry served honorably in the United States Army in Long Beach, Calif., during the Korean War era. He met Vienna Parson of Long Beach, Calif., and they were married
Oct. 1955. They have six children Steve, Sheri, Dave, Mark, Ron, and Karen. In the 1960s, Harry worked in the logging industry with his father and brothers, together they formed the Wilson and Sons Logging Company where they were all known in the North Bend, Wash., area.
In 1970 he left the logging business to pursue other ventures. He partnered with friends dealing in heavy equipment, scrap, demolitions and salvage projects.
In the early 1970s, he joined with his uncle Corky Wilson, David Hofmeister, Dale Sandhei and co-founded the County Line Equipment Company in Tacoma, Wash. Harry spent much of his time searching the back roads across the country looking for equipment to buy. He really enjoyed those years.
In the mid-1980s, he left County Line Equipment and began the Official Equipment Company.
In the early 1990s, Harry and Vienna moved to Rochester, Wash., and made a life there for themselves. It was to be the final chapter of his life. He suffered a stroke Dec. 8th and died 40 days later on Jan. 17th.
Harry made good friends everywhere life took him. He enjoyed fishing, spending time with his friends, and talking on the phone with friends. Harry owned one of the first cellular phones.
Harry is survived by his wife, Vienna Wilson of Rochester, Wash., their children, Steve and Robin Wilson of Enumclaw, Wash., Sharon Wilson of Renton, Wash., Dave and Jolynn Wilson of Bonney Lake, Wash., Mark Wilson and Maureen Day of Oakville, Wash., Ron and Joy Wilson of Rochester, Wash., Karen and Eric Heunisch of Redmond, Wash., brothers, Bob, Skeets, Bill and Ed, his uncle Corky Wilson, nine grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and hundreds of friends.
Viewing will be at Newell-Hoerling's Mortuary at 205 West Pine St., Centralia, Wash., from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27th. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28th at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints at 18501 Paulson St. SW, Rochester, Wash. Funeral will be followed with graveside service at Grand Mound cemetery. There will be a celebration of Harry's life at Chehalis Tribal Community Center, 460 Secena Rd., Oakville, WA 98568 starting around 2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., following the services.
Eleanor Rhodes
Eleanor Rhodes, age 89 passed away Feb. 2, 2012 in Bellingham. She was born March 24, 1922 in Elma, Wash., to David and Augusta (Kramer) Epperly.
Eleanor married
Robert Rhodes on Feb. 8, 1943. Eleanor and her husband Robert owned and operated Rhodes Chemical Company in Gate, Wash. Bob passed away in 1974. Eleanor was an active member of the Order of the Eastern Star #14. Eleanor enjoyed playing pinochle, doing puzzles and volunteering at the hospital in Centralia. In her younger years she enjoyed square dancing and bowling. She enjoyed travel, particularly one trip to New York City and the Statue of Liberty. She was preceded in death by her husband Bob and her brother Tom. She is survived by her son Jim (wife Sue) Rhodes, daughter Barbara Scott, grandchildren Jeff (wife Amber) Rhodes and their daughter Sabrina and Ben (wife Elizabeth) Rhodes, and many loving relatives and friends.
A graveside service will be held at Mountain View cemetery, 1114 Caveness Drive in Centralia on Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 12 noon. Memorials may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, 3101 S. W. Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland, OR 97201-3095.
Westford Funeral Home, Bellingham, Wash.
Leonard Ray (Leo) Watterson
Leonard Ray (Leo) Watterson died peacefully on April 15, 2012 after a prolonged and courageous battle with cancer. He was born on Nov. 30, 1952 to Walter Thomas and Beatrice Gerald Watterson in Little Rock, Ark., but grew up in Centralia, Wash. Leo was a star athlete at Centralia High School, and after serving in the Army he earned a business degree from Western Washington University. Leo was a certified public accountant and served in a number of management positions in the Pacific Northwest and in Albuquerque, N.M., and at the time of his passing was an executive with Emeritus Senior Living in Seattle.
Leo and his wife Jan recently celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary and they have two beautiful and talented daughters, Jennifer and Kristin. Leo is also survived by his brother David Watterson and his sister Virginia Prigge. Leo was preceded in death by his brother Jerry and his parents.
Leo loved sports and was an avid fan of all the Seattle sports teams. He also enjoyed golf and sailing and coached girls basketball in Anacortes. He had a keen intellect and a sharp wit and read voraciously.
Leo was loved and admired by his family and the many friends and colleagues whose lives he touched throughout the years. He will be dearly missed and his smile will shine on.
A memorial service to celebrate Leo’s life will be held on Saturday, May 5, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Stanwood, Wash.,
(www.stanwoodoslc.org). Memorial gifts may be sent to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (www.pancan.org)
We would also like to thank the Northwest Hospice Team.
Skylyr Robert Leal
Skylyr Robert Leal, 14 of Mossyrock, Wash., was taken from this earth on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 in Centralia, Wash. Born April 9, 1998 at Centralia, Wash. Skylyr lived in Wenatchee as a small child, moved to Morton where he attended the Morton Schools for approximately 7 years, moving to Mossyrock about 2 years ago where he attended Mossyrock Junior High School.
Survived by his loving parents: Benedicto and Joella Ponce-Leal, his two beautiful sisters, Kiyana and Amayah Leal, grand parents, many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Skylyr being such a fun loving young man left us with many memories of which he will be missed and has forever changed our hearts and minds. With him being the brother of two sisters he had ample opportunity to practice and perfect his trickery of which they loved him for.
Skylyr enjoyed playing sports especially the camaraderie of his teammates. He excelled in baseball and football . The love of his life was fishing with his Dad, who is an accomplished fisherman himself. According to Dad, Skylyr started fishing a the young age of 5 and was a "pro." Many hours were spent on the banks of water throwing the line out as his Dad taught him.
As evidenced by the great outpouring of support from family, friends and the community Skylyr will be deeply missed and live forever in our hearts and minds. It can be said Skylyr Leal left an impression on our lives that will change our "normal."
Services will be held on Wednesday, May 2, 2012, 12:00 p.m., at First Church of God, Morton with burial at Morton cemetery. Donations to Skylyr Leal Memorial Fund at any Security State Bank.
John Dallas Bogar
John Dallas Bogar of Onalaska, Wash., passed away April 23, 2012 in Centralia, Wash., of natural causes. He was born Feb. 9, 1944 in Chehalis, Wash., to John Wickliffe Bogar and Laura Alice Hitch.
John attended schools in Onalaska, graduating from Onalaska High School. His favorite sport was football. John flat-out loved hunting, fishing, clamming, and everything outdoors. He especially loved finding good bargains and listening to Best Buys. John was crazy about his three wiener dogs and treated them as part of the family.
John is survived by his wife, Phredd (Phyllis); three children, daughters Linda (Bob) Steele and Jill (Scott) McNaught, and son John (Lisa) Bogar Jr.; three stepchildren, Terri (Ed) Farrier, Toni (Shane) Hutson, and Ted (Karen) Smith; 13 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; his best friends, Gene Rasmussen and Thomas Brooks; and his absolute favorite sister, Betty DuPree.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father.
John wished not to have a funeral service; there will be a celebration of life at a later date.
Arrangements are with Funeral Alternatives of Washington 360-753-1065.
Jack Richard Ickes
Our loving father, Jack, passed away on April 19, 2012 at Centralia Providence Hospital. He spent his last days surrounded by those who loved him dearly. Jack was born March 11, 1931 and spent his early years in Republic, Wash. Jack graduated from North Central High School in Spokane, Wash., and joined the Air National Guard. In 1950, his unit was activated and he served until the fall of 1952. He married
his childhood sweetheart, Beverly, on June 23, 1951. While working full time, Jack returned to college at night and at age 33 graduated with honors from Whitworth University. Thus began a career in juvenile justice that would take him from the streets of Tacoma in the 1960’s as a Juvenile Parole Officer, to Yakima, Wash., as a Parole Administrator, and back to Western Washington in 1972 as Asst. Director of Parole Services in Olympia, Wash. In 1993, Jack retired as the Director of the Governor’s Juvenile Justice Advisory Committee. He and Bev moved to Winlock shortly thereafter to be near their granddaughter, and then to Centralia in 2002.
Jack was an avid reader, lover of military history and all types of music. Most of all, Jack loved his family. He will always be remembered for his strong character, sense of humor, and quick wit. Since the loss of his beloved wife Bev in 2005, he drew strength from his faith and the knowledge that he would someday join her and his Savior Jesus Christ in heaven. Jack was a member of Harrison Square Presbyterian Church.
He is survived by his children Joseph Ickes, Laura (Roy) Howard (Grapeview, Wash.), Jennifer Helm (Chehalis, Wash.) and granddaughter Megan Helm (Chehalis, Wash.). He is also survived by his sponsored children through World Vision and ChildFund who refer to him as Grandpa Jack. We would ask that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to either organization in his name.
A Memorial Service is scheduled to begin at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 1st at Harrison Square Presbyterian Church. Services are under the direction of Sticklin Funeral Chapel.
Doreen (Enbody) Hayes
Doreen (Enbody) Hayes passed away peacefully on April 23, 2012 at the age of 47. Doreen was born April 8th, 1965 in Longview, Wash., to Duane & Olga Enbody. She was a long time resident of Toledo, Wash., and graduated in 1983 from Toledo. She loved her children, grandchildren & great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her mother Olga (Peterson) Enbody and her father Duane Dick Enbody and step-daughter Jackie (Hayes) Fasano. She is survived by her husband Richard Hayes, two daughters Emily & Brittany Graff, step daughter Paula Burrows & husband Butch all from Toledo. Brother Dennis Enbody of Longview, sister Dianna Enbody and partner Christine Coronado of Portland, Ore. Grandchildren Brad Church & fiance' Jamie Westervelt, Jenna LaRue & husband Andrew. Great-grandchildren Wessen Church, Wyatt Karl, Austin & Ryder LaRue.
A potluck celebration of life will be held on Saturday May 5th, 2012 at 1 p.m. at Toledo First Baptist Church located at 1278 St. Rt. 505, Toledo, Wash.
Eleanor Rhodes
Eleanor Rhodes, age 89 passed away Feb. 2, 2012 in Bellingham. She was born March 24, 1922 in Elma, Wash., to David and Augusta (Kramer) Epperly.
Eleanor married
Robert Rhodes on Feb. 8, 1943. Eleanor and her husband Robert owned and operated Rhodes Chemical Company in Gate, Wash. Bob passed away in 1974. Eleanor was an active member of the Order of the Eastern Star #14. Eleanor enjoyed playing pinochle, doing puzzles and volunteering at the hospital in Centralia. In her younger years she enjoyed square dancing and bowling. She enjoyed travel, particularly one trip to New York City and the Statue of Liberty. She was preceded in death by her husband Bob and her brother Tom. She is survived by her son Jim (wife Sue) Rhodes, daughter Barbara Scott, grandchildren Jeff (wife Amber) Rhodes and their daughter Sabrina and Ben (wife Elizabeth) Rhodes, and many loving relatives and friends.
A graveside service will be held at Mountain View cemetery, 1114 Caveness Drive in Centralia on Tuesday, Feb. 7 at 12 noon. Memorials may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, 3101 S. W. Sam Jackson Park Road, Portland, OR 97201-3095.
Westford Funeral Home, Bellingham, Wash.
Kenneth E. Hedden (Ken)
Ken was born May 15, 1924 in Tacoma, Wash., to Benjamin and Alice Hedden. He grew up in the Edgewood area graduating from Sumner High School in 1942. He then went to the University of Washington graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy.
Ken married
Barbara Sweet June 15, 1951 in Fife, Wash., and they lived in Palmer, Alaska from 1951 to 1953. In 1953, they moved to establish Hedden's Pharmacy and to raise their family. Ken loved his family, rock hounding, gardening, wood carving, fishing, wine making and bowling. He served on the Tenino Town Council and as the Mayor of Tenino. He was Past Master of the Tenino Masonic Lodge and Past Patron of Alice Chapter, Order of Eastern Star. He was a Past President of The Tenino Rock Cruisers, Tenino Lions Club and the Tenino Wooden Money Club. He was a member of the South Thurston County Historical Society, Tenino RV'ers, Olympia Elks Lodge, Scottish Rite and Afifi Shrine. Under his leadership and with the help of others, the railroad depot made of Tenino sandstone was moved and became Tenino Depot Museum. He also worked to increase the size of the Tenino City Park to create baseball fields and add playground equipment.
Surviving Ken are his wife of 60 years, Barbara, his five children: sons, Dale (Lynn) and Brian (Robin), daughters, Shirley (Duane) Johnson, Janet Hedden, and Carol (Rick) Erickson, six grandchildren: Ken (Josie) Johnson, Kristin (Ralph) Gayle, Brent Hedden (Crystal Anderson), Laura Hedden, Marc Hedden, Ryan Erickson and one great-grandchild, Chloe Johnson. Ken was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Willard Hedden.
A celebration of Ken's life will be held at The United Churches, 110 11th Avenue SE, Olympia on Sunday, March 25th at 2:00 p.m. Funeral arrangements are by Funeral Alternatives of Washington. To leave memorials and condolences go to www.funeralalternatives.org. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to South Thurston County Historical Society for the benefit of the Tenino Depot Museum general fund, the museum's Rota Farm Display or the museum's Montgomery Logging Display, PO Box 339, Tenino, WA 98589.
Ilene Madge Stansbury Dotson-Holt
Loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.
Ilene Madge Stansbury Dotson-Holt passed away on May 30, 2012. She was born on Aug. 31, 1954 in Vancouver, Wash., to Howard and Bea Stansbury. She moved from Woodland, Wash., to Randle, Wash., in the 3rd grade. She attended Randle Elementary and White Pass High School.
She was preceded in death by a niece Sharon Nichols (1972), a nephew Vern Montgomery (1974), her father Howard Stansbury (1990), her mother Bea Stansbury (2002), and her sister Debbie Rickets Folden (2010).
God blessed her with four wonderful sons, and daughters-in-law. Shawn (Stacey Matteson, of Randle) Dotson, Shane (Katrina Kittelman, of Olympia) Dotson, Scott Holt (Tori Reisbeck, of Toledo), and Shad Holt. Six terrific grandchildren, Shalenea Dotson, Tyler Dotson, Shanay Dotson, Sierra Dotson, Gary Dotson, and Cody Dotson. She is also survived by her giving and loyal sister Nancy Nichols and husband Ron (who was more of a brother) of Springfield, Ore., a niece Carrie (Joe) Kuhn, a nephew Carl Rickets, both of Randle, a nephew Bruce (Danielle) Nichols, of Springfield, Ore., several great-nieces, nephews, and a great friend Terri Mays, as well as a sister and a brother and many nieces and nephews from her father's first marriage in Idaho.
Ilene lived in Woodland, Wash., Randle, Wash., Springfield, Ore., Wilsonville, Ore., and Portland, Ore. She worked for several different companies: Randle One Stop, TMI Forest Products, Express Personnel Services, Mascots and More, Dotson Tires, Dotson Automotive, Stericycle, Portland Teachers Credit Union, Crossland Savings, K-Mart, 7-Eleven, Larry and Kathy's Cafe and Star Lumber Company. She played on a woman's slow pitch team, bowling leagues, coached a little pee wee team, den leader for cub scouts and love to play board games and card games. But the love of her life was her family. She loved to spend time with them and watch them in all of their activities.
She married
Wheeler Dotson on Oct. 10, 1970, and divorced in 1983. She married
Mark Holt on Jan. 16, 1986, and divorced April 12, 1992.
Services will be held Friday, June 8, 2012 at 4 p.m. at the Baptist Church in Randle. Services are under the direction of Cattermole Funeral Home in Winlock.
Lorraine M. Hubbard Howell Neva
Lorraine M. Hubbard Howell Neva was born Aug. 18, 1927 in Byron, Okla., to George R. & Lillian (LaBrue) Hubbard. She died quietly in her home in Centralia on June 3, 2012, as her granddaughter sang to her. She had been a resident of Centralia since 1950, coming from Vancouver where her children were born. She had attended Centralia College and later worked at Kraft Foods, the chicken co-op, wound transformers, and the Centralia Plywood Mill, later working in the office. She was an office employee at Mayfield Dam. Her last and favorite job was working in the office for Bud & Virginia Breen Construction. Lorraine had also sang in the St. Mary's Church Choir.
She is survived at home by her husband Myron L. Neva, daughter, Jeanne (Lon) Howard, and stepchildren, Mark (Carol) Neva and Michele (Jeann) Washkau, brother, Dean Hubbard and two sisters, Marge Stoltenberg and Betty Boyd, 31 grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Lorraines friend and cousin Clyde Paulson, as well as her loving caregivers.
Lorraine was preceded in death by her parents, two children Jay Howell Jr. and Gwynn Franzen, brother, Rovell Hubbard and two step-children, Greg Neva and Robin Raap.
Funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Centralia, on Monday, June 11, 2012, at 11:00 A.M. Committal services will follow at 1:30 P.M. at Claquato cemetery, Chehalis, Wash.
Visitation may be made at Newell-Hoerling's Chapel on Friday, June 8, 2012 from 2:30 to 5:00 P.M.
Arrangements assisted by Newell-Hoerling's Mortuary, Centralia.
