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Thomas R. Deufel
RAYMOND — Thomas Robert Deufel of Raymond died Friday, April 15, 2016 at the Willapa Harbor Health and Rehab Center in Raymond. He was 78.
He served in the U. S. Army from 1954 to 1957 and worked for O.D.M. Machine Works out of Chicago.
Memorial donations may be made to the Raymond Fire Department, 212 Commercial Street, Raymond, WA 98577.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. today at the Crossroads Church in Raymond followed by a gathering at the American Legion in Raymond.
Arrangements are by Stollers Mortuary in Raymond.
Edwin Whinery
ELMA — Edwin L. Whinery of Elma, died Tuesday, April 19, 2016 in Elma. He was 66.
Arrangements are by Harrison Family Mortuary in Aberdeen.
John T. Savage
John Terry Savage, a Aberdeen resident and former Evans Plywood worker, died Sunday, March 27, 2016 at Grays Harbor Health & Rehab Center in Aberdeen. He was 70.
A service is being planned for later and details will details will follow in The Daily World.
Cremation arrangements are by Twibell’s Fern Hill Funeral Home in Aberdeen.
Demis N. Huston
Denis Nayland Huston, a Ocean Shores resident and former teacher, died Thursday, April 21, 2016 at Pacific Care Center in Hoquiam. He was 91.
Services are being planned and details will follow in The Daily World.
Cremation arrangements are by Twibell’s Fern Hill Funeral Home in Aberdeen.
Leslie Charles “Charlie” Battersby
Leslie Charles “Charlie” Battersby, a Cosmopolis resident for over 29 years, passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at Pacific Care Center in Hoquiam, Wash. He was 90.
Charlie was born on June 20, 1925 to George and Jessie (Watson) Battersby in Clarkson, Ontario, Canada, and was raised in Hamilton. He joined the United States Army in 1946, where he served as Corporal. In 1950, he received a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from San Jose State University. On June 14, 1952 he married
Brenda Buck in San Jose. She survives him at the family home.
Charlie worked for Santa Clara County in California for many years. Upon his retirement in 1979, he moved to Hoquiam, Wash. where he worked for the city. He was involved with the First Presbyterian Church of Aberdeen, 7 Rivers Black-powder Riflemen Club, Masons and a member of the San Jose University Alumni Association. He was an avid black-powder rifleman and reader.
In addition to his wife Brenda, Charlie is survived by his children; George of Salinas, Calif., Leslie of Santa Clara, Calif., Bert of Olympia, Wash., Carol of Sacramento, Calif., and Ruth of Munising, Mich., along with 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
A celebration of life is planned for Saturday, April 23 at 2 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church: 420 N Broadway St, Aberdeen, WA 98520.
Arrangements are entrusted to Harrison Family Mortuary of Aberdeen, Wash.
Richard R. Stopsen
Richard Rudolph Stopsen, 85 years of age and a longtime Wishkah Valley resident, died on Wednesday, April 20, 2016, at his home. He was born on Jan. 28, 1931, in Aberdeen, Wash., to Rudolph Richard and Yerda Marie (Johnson) Stopsen.
He was raised and attended school in Aberdeen and graduated from Weatherwax High School in 1949. He then worked for the railroad in Aberdeen.
In December of 1950 he began his service with the U.S. Navy and served most of his time aboard the U.S. Navy supply ship, USS Seminole, AKA 104 that traveled between the United States and Korea during the Korean War. Following his honorable discharge on Sept. 27, 1954, as a Storekeeper Third Class he returned to the harbor area.
He then worked for the E. C. Miller Cedar Lumber Company in Aberdeen for 13 years.
Richard R. Stopsen was married
to Lois A. Fairchild on June 29, 1957, at the Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Aberdeen and in 1963 he built the current family home.
In the late 1960’s he began working as a carpenter on various projects to include the Washington School in Hoquiam and last worked at the nuke site, until he retired at the age of 62. He was a member of the Carpenter’s Union Local in Aberdeen and had served on their auditing committee. He was a member of the V.F.W. Post #224 of Aberdeen for over 50 years.
The couple had traveled back to Minnesota to visit relatives and they enjoyed their trips down the Oregon Coast to support the area economy and have ice cream at the Tillamook Cheese Factory.
Richard loved his yard that allowed him to cut and stack his own firewood, clear the brush for relaxing in hot summer days and build puzzles. He liked spending time in the woods and as a young man he picked ferns to help support his family and was an expert clam digger.
Richard R. Stopsen is survived by his wife, Lois A. Stopsen of the Wishkah Valley family home; two sons, Michael G. Stopsen (Cynthia) of Quilcene, Wash. and Richard M. Stopsen of Aberdeen; his daughter, Kristine M. Aschim (Steve) of Central Park, four brother, Denny Stopsen, Bobby Stopsen, Gene Stopsen and John Stopsen all of Aberdeen; one sister, Jane Lauzon of Aberdeen; six grandchildren, Mikel Stopsen, Andrew Stopsen, Amanda Ledgewood, Aaron Aschim, Kristopher Aschim and Ashley Aschim; three great-grandchildren and other relatives.
Donation may be sent to the Grays Harbor Fire District #10, 4660 Wishkah Road, Aberdeen 98520 or to the Aberdeen V.F.W. Post #224 Building Fund, 105 East Herron Street, Aberdeen 98520.
A graveside service with Pastor Kent Gravley officiating will be held at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 27, 2016, at the Saint John’s cemetery, 50 West Wishkah Road. Military honors will be accorded by the Aberdeen V.F.W. Post #224. A time of fellowship will follow at the American Legion Hall, 112 West 1st Street in Aberdeen.
Direction is by the Coleman Mortuary, 422 - 5th Street in Hoquiam, Wash.
Mary M. “Mitz” (Petrina) Watson
LAKEWOOD — Former Harbor resident Mary Margaret “Mitz” (Petrina) Watson of Lakewood died Monday, March 28, 2016, at Alani’s Adult Family Home in Lakewood. She was 75.
She was raised in North River and graduated from North River High School in 1958.
A celebration of her life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 28, at the North River Grange.
James N. Lewis
James Nathan Lewis, a long time Hoquiam resident, died April 17, 2016, at age 80 in Seattle, Wash., with his family at his side. He was born on March 26, 1936, in Knox City, Texas. He grew up in Knox City and graduated from Knox City High School in 1954. He attended Baylor University and Texas Christian University before being drafted into the US Army.
He was sent to Ft. Lewis in Washington State in 1959 where he met his wife, Twila Stritmatter. They were married
in June, 1960. Upon his discharge from the army in August, 1960 he enrolled in the University of Puget Sound and graduated with a degree in Business Administration.
In 1964 he went to work for the W.T. Grant Company. He rose to manager after serving stores in Washington, Oregon, Colorado, Texas, and California. His leadership and people skills were highly valued and he was often called in to help troubled and newly opened stores. He also was utilized as a corporate trainer for new employees in the company. He left Grant’s in 1976 and went to work for his father in law, Roy Stritmatter in his fish business. He worked there until the buildings were sold to Cascade Floral in when he began working for Cascade Floral until they ceased operations in Hoquiam.
He loved golf all his life and was a regular at Highlands Golf Course until health problems kept him from playing. Even after he was no longer able to play he would still go up to the clubhouse and play cards with his golfing buddies. He also lived vicariously through the golf channel following his favorite golfers. He loved to spend time with his children and grandchildren, especially on their week’s vacation every summer somewhere close to the water.
He is survived by his wife Twila of Hoquiam; his sons: Bill Lewis of Renton, Bob (Becky) Lewis of Renton, Brett (Susan) Lewis of Richland; his sisters: Marie McNellie, Betty Hart, and Erline Rister of Texas; his granddaughter Mykle Lewis of Roy; his grandsons: Coby Still of Renton and Jake Lewis of Richland, and his foster granddaughters: Ann Mars of Chehalis, Marsha Mars of Hoquiam, and Christine Mars of Pullman. He also has numerous nieces and nephews who remember “Uncle Nathan” with love.
There will be a memorial service for a celebration of his life with food to follow at The First Baptist Church of Hoquiam on Saturday, April 23 at 1 p.m.
Jean Fay Diggle-Tobin
Jean was born on Nov. 17, 1941 in Shelton, Wash. and passed away April 15, 2016 at Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia, Wash.
She is survived by her husband, Jim Tobin Sr.; six daughters, Teri Schoettler, Toni Diggle, Tracey Diggle, Julie (Ralph) Mix, Trudie Brelsford, Taunya (Andy) Harnden; three sons Tim (Ronda) Diggle, Jim Tobin Jr., and Tyler (Gloria) Diggle; three brothers, David (Mary Jo) Valley, Leroy “Tiny” (Carol) Valley and Sam Valley; 26 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service to be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, May 2, 2016 at Quinault Valley Chapel, 31 Burn Rd, Neilton, WA 98566.
Joseph Allen Roach
Joseph Allen Roach, aka Patrick Joseph Roach, of Hoquiam passed away April 12, 2016, at St. Peter’s Hospital in Olympia, Wash. He was born in Denver, Colo., on April 2, 1943. Growing up he lived in various places in Oklahoma, Colorado, Idaho and Washington. He graduated from North Fremont High School in Ashton, Idaho. He later took some college courses at Grays Harbor Community College. He mainly worked as a driller on various oil rigs and finally settled in Washington with his wife, Judy. He was passionate about Bible research and archaeology, especially as it pertained to the Bible, and sharing what he learned with others. He also enjoyed knife sharpening for friends, flying via computer games, leather work, and Yellowstone National Park. Joe was a very generous man and loved giving to others. He was very thankful for the care given to him by his family, friends, doctors, nurses and caregivers.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Patrick Roach and Lydia (Elliott) Roach; wife, Judy (Howard) Roach; half-sisters, Arlene (Lord) West and Betty (Lord) Duckworth; and a niece, Janice Cope. He is survived by his nephews; Jim (wife, Marlene) West of Montesano, Terry (wife, Wendy) Duckworth of Aberdeen, Joe (wife, Andrea) Phythian of Sequim, Travis Stoken of Sequim, Chad Howard of Tacoma, and Ed (wife, Bonnie) Hoffman of Kentucky. He is also survived by a niece, Cathy (husband, Spencer) Olsen, of Colorado.
A memorial for Joe will be held at 2 p.m. on May 7, 2016, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Hoquiam with a gathering to follow.
Margaret Hardy
Margaret Hardy, Grays Harbor resident since 1943, died peacefully at Westhaven Villa in Aberdeen on Friday, April 15, 2016, with her son Bill Jr. and granddaughter Melanie by her side. She was born Oct. 6, 1916, in Lois, Virginia, a small crossroads community near Bealeton in the Blue Ridge Mountains, in the farmhouse her dad built for her mother as a wedding gift. She remembered her growing up years fondly and would sing (very off-key) the song “In the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia.”
She grew up feeding chickens, raising a garden, hauling buckets of water from the well. She often told the story of squirting her sister and brother with milk from the cow she was milking. She had a lifetime fear of snakes, and never learned to swim, as the creek by her childhood home had copperhead snakes.
After high school graduation, she left her tiny farm community and moved to the biggest city she had ever seen: Washington, D.C. While running the switchboard at the medical school, something wonderful happened: She met handsome medical student Bill Hardy. It was truly love at first sight!
Great tales abound from their courtship. They went fishing along the Potomac River, and when he cast out his line, his watch flew off into the water. One of the funniest tales, which we all heard many times, was of their going to her childhood home in the country. After tromping around the farm, he proceeded to wash his muddy feet in the rain barrel, in water carefully collected for drinking and hair washing!
When he finished medical school, she took her first train ride, coming west, and they were married
in Seattle, May 22, 1943, at the home of one of Bill’s fraternity brothers. When he went off to WW II with the Army Medical Corps, she moved in with Bill’s parents. Daughter Barbara was born in Seattle, and she told of the windows at the hospital covered with plywood so no light would show enemy planes where they were.
When he came back, they moved into their first home in Montesano. This was truly exciting, as she had never had a house of her own. She painted, wallpapered, and grew flowers and vegetables. And when she turned her back, Barbara drank the pretty red paint. They moved into Aberdeen in 1950, so he could be closer to Saint Joseph Hospital, and bought the house on Tenth Street where they lived until he died in 1998, and she lived until 2013, when she moved to Westhaven Villa, which became her home.
Bill Jr. was also born in Seattle, and brought great joy to her life. One of the great stories of her life happened when she was sitting by him in church and he told her not to sing, but to “mouth the words” (she was still an awful singer).
Jack, the baby of the family, was born in Aberdeen, and shared in the family activities, especially clam digging. She was the champion clam digger, and had a huge post-hole shovel with which she dug the biggest clams, the fastest, and was famous for frying them perfectly, and her clam chowder was a Christmas Eve tradition. She also made gorgeous afghans for everybody, and could bake the best pies ever. She had a love and obsession for frogs which were a great gift idea.
She loved to entertain and could set a beautiful table that would put Emily Post to shame. She especially enjoyed entertaining on Saturday nights, with a delicious meal, then sitting around a fire in the fireplace that she usually built, playing Yahtzee and card games with her guests. She also played cards in other groups and was the last living member of the Methodist Misfits ladies luncheon group. She loved to play and watch golf, and for many years would walk with friends from Tenth Street to downtown and back, or out at Morrison Park. For many years she went to McDonald’s for coffee and French fries, meeting with other retired people, and loved to laugh with them.
She was opinionated (no one ever doubted how she felt about anything), never left the house without hair looking perfect, and matched her fingernail polish with whatever she was wearing.
Heartbreak came when her husband Bill died of leukemia in 1998, then again when cancer took Jack’s life in 2004.
But overall she had a fine life, from the Blue Ridge to Aberdeen.
She is survived by Bill Jr. and his wife Caroline, her daughter Barbara, and grandchildren Bryan, Billy, Melanie, Cliff, Sean, Jimmy, and Carri.
At her request, there will be no service. Her ashes will be mixed with her beloved Bill’s, and they will be scattered together, in eternity as they were in life.
There are no words adequate to express our gratitude to the wonderful staff at Westhaven Villa. She was well cared for and loved there, and they truly loved her. Thank you to each one.
Memorials may be sent to Aberdeen First United Methodist Church, 100 E. 2nd St., Aberdeen.
Dorothea Ruth Patrick
Dorothea Ruth Patrick, age 83, a resident of Ocean Shores, died on April 20, 2016, at Grays Harbor Community Hospital in Aberdeen. Mrs. Patrick was born on Nov. 28, 1932, in Yakima, Wash., to Charles Warren and Ruth Marion (Crandall) Davis. She graduated from Dayton High School in 1952, then attended beauty college in Boise, Idaho.
In the 1950s, she took flying lessons from Charlie McAllister, an old-time aviator whose license was signed by Orville Wright. In 1983, she went on an African safari.
Mrs. Patrick had lived in the Lake City area of Seattle from 1960 to 1997 and then retired to Ocean Shores in 1997.
Surviving relatives include her daughter, Terri Lee Patrick-Hummel of Ocean Shores, and a sister, Dianne N. Mayse of Graham, Wash. A brother, Dwight W. Davis, died previously.
At her request, there will be no funeral service.
Cremation arrangements are by the Coleman Mortuary in Hoquiam.
Mary Elizabeth Paulsen
Mary Elizabeth Paulsen, 88 years of age and a longtime Harborite, died on Saturday, April 23, 2016, at Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia, Wash. She was born on March 25, 1928, in Minneapolis, Minn., to Harley H. and Cathryn (Sullivan) Hunter.
She was raised on a cattle ranch in Northern Montana. She went to a county school and roomed and boarded at the neighboring ranch for three years as all of the rural schools had closed. She went to Hinsdale for one year and then finished the remaining eight years at Opheim, Mont.
Mary then attended college at Bozeman, Mont., attended college in Sacramento, Calif. and graduated from Central Washington College at Ellensburg. She next went to Kinman Business College. She taught in Yakima and worked as a Receivable Clerk for Coca Cola in Seattle.
Mary was married
to Joseph Alden Paulsen and they came to the harbor in 1952. He died on Dec. 12, 1988.
She was the bookkeeper for Interstate Asphalt until the birth of her son, Mark. She then was a homemaker until her children were all in school. She taught the elementary grades at Emerson Grade School and Washington Grade School, both in Hoquiam.
Mary was a charter member of the Hoquiam Emblem Club, was a member of the Bata Xi and the Lutheran Church.
She had been a partner with her son, Mark, at the Pond Place in Hoquiam.
Mary stated: “Thanks to the community for a fun, full life. It’s been a great place to raise our children. A place where everyone is ready to help another person.”
Mary Paulsen is survived by her son, Mark D. Paulsen of Hoquiam; her daughters, Donna Marie Oliver (George) of Judith Gap, Mont. and Cathryn Jane Paulsen of Tulalip.
At her request the will be no funeral service.
The family requests donations be sent to the Hoquiam Food Bank, PO Box 472, Hoquiam, WA 98550 or to the Shriners Children’s Hospital Memorial Dept., P.O. Box 2472, Spokane, WA 99210.
Cremation arrangements are by the Coleman Mortuary, 422 - 5th Street in Hoquiam.
