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James S. 'Jim' B. Burton - Jan. 24, 2009
James 'Jim' B. Burton passed away Jan. 24, 2009, at Grays Harbor Community Hospital surrounded by his family members. He had put up a courageous fight against his cancer before going home.
Jim was born March 22, 1953, to Francis and Betty (Powell) Burton and was raised in Aberdeen. He married
Pauline Arndt on June 25, 1977, and they spent their married
life in Aberdeen.
Jim was born to be a truck driver and drove log, dump, lowboy, tanker and container trucks for over 35 years. His son, Ed followed in his fathers footsteps and became what Jim referred to as a great driver. Jim enjoyed the outdoors and loved to go fishing and calm digging with his sons. Jeff especially remembers clam digging in the dark (with no lantern!) and fishing in the rain. If you couldnt find him at home he would probably be with his brothers and sisters and his Big Book sharing what he learned in the last 18 years.
Jim wanted to be remembered for his smile and his love of life. He was a caring man and many people were fortunate to have had him touch their lives. His last year with us found him fishing with Davey and drag racing his brothers 28 Ford sedan. Jim believed that you are to live life to the fullest and when it comes time to go you slide sideways into Heaven hollering Wahoo, what a ride!. He will be truly missed by many.
Jim is survived by his wife, Pauline at the family home in Aberdeen; son, Jeff Muhlhauser of Aberdeen; two granddaughters, Jordan Ann Muhlhauser and Alyx Alaina Muhlhauser; and son, Edward Muhlhauser of Fond Dulac, Wis.; and two grandsons, Jakob Dean Labisch and Joshua John Muhlhauser. Jim is also survived by his three brothers, Bob of Hoquiam, Michael (Barbara) of Aberdeen and Roger (Mary) of Hoquiam.
There will be a pot-luck gathering of family and friends at the Cosmopolis Lions Club on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2009, from 1-5 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Bring a story and share with all.
Cremation arrangements are by:
Fern Hill Funeral Home of Aberdeen
Mary E. (Woods) Williams - Nov. 12, 2008
Mary Ellen (Woods) Williams, 79, a resident of Cosmopolis, died Wednesday morning, November 12, 2008 at Grays Harbor Health & Rehab Center in Aberdeen.
Mary was born August 30, 1929 in Centralia, Washington, to Arlie & Pearl Woods. Mary played the trumpet in a family swing band through high school with her sisters and father, and many stories of her music and dance band entertained the family for many years.
Mary graduated from Centralia High School and married
the love of her life Fred H. Williams in 1949. He died in 1997 after 47 years of marriage.
Mary and Fred moved to McCleary in 1962 and opened Fri-Mars In and Out drive in, that was a favorite of the many clam diggers and beach tourists. Fri-Mars prospered until the freeway was completed and the traffic to the beaches and the Harbor began to take the faster way. Mom was always adamant that they had the first and best hamburger and fry sauce and that people would drive miles for.
They moved to Cosmopolis where Mary became a homemaker, avid sports fan and catered to her childrens needs. After the children married
, Mary worked for American Greeting Cards as a merchandiser. She loved her job and met many new friends.
Mom lived for Christmas with her family and Christmas in the home was the most special time of the year. She loved shopping and more especially taking her granddaughters shopping on one of her shop till you drop sprees. The granddaughters could never keep up!
Mary loved to watch movies at home, was an avid bowler, loved to fish and was the ultimate family supporter of all their outdoor activities. One memory that will stay with the children was the yearly hunting and camping trips that her family made for many years. She was the consummate camp cook, hunting companion and mother.
She will be missed, thought of daily and always loved.
Mary is survived by a daughter Cindy Stevens of Cosmopolis; son Chris and his wife Jennifer Williams of Elma; two grandchildren, Saleana Stevens of Oregon, and Cardi Williams-Hoffman and husband Justin from Olympia, a very special niece Shari Corrigan and husband Mike from Shelton; two sisters, Arlene and Pat; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
There will be a graveside service for Mary at 11 am, Friday, November 14, 2008 at Forest Hill cemetery in Cosmopolis, WA.
A card of condolence or of a memory can be sent to the family at www.fernhillfuneral.co.
Arrangements are by Fern Hill Funeral Home in Aberdeen.
Mabel Paulson - Nov. 4, 2008
Mabel Paulson passed peacefully at The Willapa Harbor Health Care in Raymond, Washington November 4, 2008.
She was born in Aberdeen May 14, 1920 and graduated from Weatherwax High School in 1939.
Mabel married
Martin Paulson in Seattle in 1950. At the time, she was working for Boeing on the B-52s. She witnessed the flying of the Spruce Goose.
Martin and Mabel settled in Grayland where she assisted in the family cranberry farm and was a homemaker.
She enjoyed her winters in Desert Hot Springs and at the time of her passing missed her many friends whom she is with now.
Mabel was proud of her Finnish heritage, and visited Scandinavia and Russia. She also was a member of the Finnish Lodge.
Mabel is survived by her husband of 58 years, Martin of Grayland; a daughter Janice Scarboro of Freemont, Calif., a son and daughter-in-law, Marty and Kris Paulson in Grayland; and a grandson, Ryan Paulson of Seattle. Mabel was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Jennifer Paulson in 2000.
Graveside service for Mabel will be held at 1:00 pm, Monday, November 10,2008 at Fern Hill cemetery in Aberdeen.
The family suggests that donations be made to The Jennifer Paulson Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 1851, Westport, WA 98595.
Arrangements are entrusted to Fern Hill Funeral Home in Aberdeen.
Leo Albert Pilas - Nov. 13, 2008
Leo Albert Pilas, 67, a former resident of Aberdeen, died Thursday, November 13, 2008 at Cristwood Nursing Center in Seattle, following a four year battle with prostate cancer.
Leo was born February 28, 1941 in Aberdeen to Leo Joseph and Mabel (Pearson) Pilas.
He graduated from Weatherwax High School in 1960 and then attended Grays Harbor College for two years. He joined the United States Air Force for four years working with the Security Services. After being Honorably Discharged he moved to Seattle where he worked for Safeco Insurance from 1968-1976 and then for Prodata Systems, Inc. of Bothell from 1977 until his retirement last year where he worked as an Account Executive.
Leo loved sailing on his sailboat, skiing, hiking, bike riding and photography. He also enjoyed playing golf.
Leo is survived by his sister Kathy and husband Michael Martinelli of Edmonds, and brother Jim Pilas of Des Moines, also a niece Sherry and husband Aarron Lawson of Seattle.
Per Leos request, there will be no services. He will be inurned at Fern Hill cemetery in Aberdeen.
He had requested that donations be made to either the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 202, Aberdeen, WA 98520 or your favorite charity.
Arrangements are through; Fern Hill Funeral Home in Aberdeen.
James Chester McCormick - Nov. 7, 2008
James Chester McCormick went home to be with the Lord early Friday morning, November 7, 2008 at his family home.
He was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, March 2, 1941 to the late Raymond and Rose McCormick.
Fishing, hunting and helping others were some of the things he loved to do, but being with his family and his many friends was the thing he loved the most. Jim worked as a commercial fisherman at 15 years old and then worked as a Lather for 45 years and was a member of the Carpenters Union Local #1144.
Jim owned and operated McCormick Construction, Inc., from 1997-2000. He belonged to the Hoquiam Eagles for 35 years. Jim was a wonderful and talented man that was deeply loved by all who knew him. He will be greatly missed.
Jim is survived by his wife, Marian of 49 years; children, Susan McCormick of Hoquiam, Barbara Forbes of Olympia, Carolyn Bowers of Aberdeen and Jim McCormick of Hoquiam; grandchildren, Jennifer, Marian, Desiree, Sharon, Adam, Travis, Xavier, Whitney, Taylor and Parker; great- grandchildren, Keevan, Gwendeln, Zachary and Luke; brothers, Pat Howell and Robert McCormick; sisters, Dorthy Tosland, Mary Page, and Linda Caraway. Jim was preceded in death by brothers Larry and Eddie Ray McCormick.
There will be a time of visitation 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm Friday, November 14, 2008 and 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Saturday, November 15, 2008 at Fern Hill Funeral Home.
A graveside service will take place at Fern Hill cemetery at 1:00 pm, followed by a Memorial service and reception at the Wishkah Valley Community Church 4281 Wishkah Rd, Aberdeen at 2:00 pm, Saturday.
Donations can be sent to: Wishkah Valley Fire Department, c/o Bill Knannlein, 34 Squirrel Rd., Aberdeen, WA 98520
Arrangements were entrusted to; Fern Hill Funeral Home in Aberdeen.
Ernest Frank May - Nov. 22, 2008
Ernest Frank May, 92, a longtime resident of the Harbor, died at his home in Aberdeen, Saturday, November 22, 2008. He was born in Romania April 7, 1916, the son of Frank and Emma Mai.
He came with his family to the United States at the age of 11. They settled in the Adna area and he graduated from Boistfort High School in 1934.
Ernie came to Aberdeen in the late 1930s and had worked in lumber mills. He married
Anne Petrovich May 25, 1940. Ernie had worked as a warehouseman for Grays Harbor Public Utilities for many years and had retired thirty years ago.
He was a member of the Aberdeen Eagles and joined with the Swansons coffee klatch many mornings. He also liked to fish, hunt, raise a vegetable garden and go to Reno once in a while.
Besides his wife of 68 years, Anne, Ernie is survived by a daughter, Shirley Smith of Hoquiam; grandson, Steven Smith and a great-granddaughter, Devon Smith; and several nieces and nephews and relatives in the Raymond area.
Visitation will be held in the chapel at Fern Hill Funeral Home, Monday from 9 am until service time. A graveside service will be held at 11:30 am in Fern Hill cemetery.
Arrangements have been entrusted to; Fern Hill Funeral Home, Aberdeen.
Dennis G. McCrea
Dennis G. McCrea, 63, of Grand Coulee, entered into rest Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2000, at work on the Colville Indian Reservation northeast of Nespelem.
Dennis was born August 18, 1937, in Deavenport, to Archie and Alva McCrea. He graduated from Hunters High School and enlisted in the U.S. Army. He served his country for two years. Denny enjoyed hunting, fishing, cutting logs which he did up until the time of his death. He was a member of the Colville Tribe and the Catholic Church.
Dennis is survived by his son, Shane McCrea of Keller; a grandson, Aaron McCrea of Keller; his companion, Judy Bach of Grand Coulee; eight brothers, two sisters and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial mass will be held Saturday, October 14, 2000, at 1 p.m., at the West End Catholic Church in Fruitland, with Father Jake Morton officiating. Strate Funeral Home, Grand Coulee, was in charge of arrangements.
