Dennis Carl Peterson
1942-2022
Dennis Carl Peterson, 79, of Cosmopolis passed away on March 31, 2022, due to complications from congestive heart failure.
He was born on July 29, 1942, to John and Lucy Peterson in Aberdeen, Washington. He attended Cosmopolis Elementary and graduated from Aberdeen High School in 1960. He joined the Navy and served four years.
He spent most of his life in Cosmopolis, but spent 20+ years at his home in North River, before retiring back to his childhood home.
Dennis spent his career in the logging industry working for Elmore Boom, Mayr Brothers, Zepp Logging and eventually retiring from Simpson Timber.
He enjoyed spending time outdoors no matter the task. At North River, he spent countless hours taking care of his 10 acres. We could find him clearing brush, building massive burn piles, chopping wood, building a barn and fence so we could have a horse, taking care of chickens, goats, ducks, rabbits and his dogs. He liked tinkering around with his 1931 Model A and finally restored it into a hot rod. When he moved back to Cosmopolis, there was an adjustment to living in the city, but he was able to keep busy with his rentals, yard and clam digging. When he finally slowed down, he enjoyed building kayaks, doing puzzles, playing cards and spending time with his family.
He married Cheryl Ibabao in 1968 and is survived by their three daughters: Mardee (Kirk) Beatty of Olympia, Washington; Marcee Peterson (Choya) of Lacey, Washington and Rency (Stan) Helberg of Aberdeen, Washington; five granddaughters: Alexis, Gabrielle, Lilly, Destinee and Trinitee; and three grandsons: Nicholas, Jakobee and Quincee.
In 1992 he married Brenda Dees who resides in the family home. He is also suvived by his step-children, Shelly MacKinder of Cosmopolis, Washington; Karryle (Lee) Hovde of Kamloops, Canada; Tresa (Jason) Harambasic of Onalaska, Washington and David Dees of Springfield, Oregon; nine other grandchildren: Tristan, Jacob, Adam, Sarah, Kellie, Lacey, RJ, Beth and Michael; and five great-grandchildren. Dennis is also survived by his sister, Delia (Milt) Zeutschel and is preceded in death by both parents and his older sister, Rosemarie Nelson.
A celebration of life for Dennis will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 2, 2022, at Harbor Calvary Chapel in Aberdeen, Washington.
Service arrangements are entrusted to Twibell’s Fern Hill Funeral Home in Aberdeen, Washington.
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Betty (Baker) Caruthers
1941-2013
Betty Caruthers, born December 15, 1941, passed away December 7, 2013.
Betty was a loving and supportive wife to her husband Carl, a retired Master Sergeant in the Marine Corps who passed away in June of 2004.
She is survived by her two daughters, Ann Jolander and Cathy Caruthers; her four grandchildren, Collin and Nathaniel Caruthers and Anthony and Zachary Bruno; her two sisters, Alva Schneff and Helen Wilson; and her aunt, Nola Miles.
Graveside services [were] held 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 13, 2013 at the Camano Lutheran Cemetery, Camano Island, WA. Arrangements under direction of Gilbertson Funeral Home, Stanwood, WA.
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Dick Amble
1942-2021
Long-time Aberdeen resident Richard (Dick) Amble passed away peacefully Jan. 26, 2021 in Kenmore, Washington.
He was 78.
Dick was born July 1, 1942, in Aberdeen, Washington to Henry Amble and Lillian Rath Amble. He was a 1960 graduate of Aberdeen High School as well as a veteran having served in the U.S. Navy. Dick worked in the trades as a brick mason managing his own business as well as working for various companies for over 30 years.
Dick is survived by his sister and her husband; Helene and Warren Millard of San Diego, California; his children and their spouses: son Richard Jr. and Alisa Amble of Seattle, Washington; daughter Johanna and Larry Warren of Lynnwood, Washington; five grandchildren, one great-grandson; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents Henry Amble and Lillian Rath Amble.
Dick was an avid lover of sports especially baseball and fastpitch.
In memory of Dick, donations are being accepted in his honor at Aberdeen High School Fastpitch. Please send to: 410 North G Street; Aberdeen WA 98520
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Longtime Aberdeen resident Frederick Albert Bruener, 78, of Olympia, passed away on Jan. 29, 2021, at Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia. He was the second son born to Theodore and Martha Bruener in Seattle, Washington, on June 21, 1942.
Throughout his life, Fred was known for his love of his family, his dogs and his community. He was faithful and strong, kind and courageous, determined, and always acted with the integrity he expected of others.
Fred was raised, along with his brothers Ted and Mike, in Aberdeen. He attended Saint Mary’s School and graduated from Weatherwax High School in 1960, where he was an excellent athlete lettering in football and basketball. Fred began his college education at Grays Harbor Community College before transferring to Seattle University where he graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in accounting. Fred was a cadet in the Seattle University ROTC program and commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Army serving in the Adjutant General Corps at Sandia Base in New Mexico.
Fred married the love of his life, Arlene (nee Kinssies) in 1966 at Saint Mary’s Church. After his time in the Army, Fred returned to Aberdeen with his wife and young family in 1969. He served his hometown community becoming a trusted CPA and partner at Aiken and Sanders until his retirement. It was common to see Fred and his beloved golden retrievers walking down Broadway or playing tennis at Sam Benn Park. He was an active member of the Aberdeen Rotary Club, serving as club president twice and taking great pride in his involvement with the club including the building of the Rotary Log Pavilion in Morrison Riverfront Park. Fred was a lifetime, active member of Saint Mary’s parish. He drew strength and peace from his Catholic faith.
A devoted and honorable family man, Fred’s children and grandchildren knew they could always count on him for encouragement as they faced life’s challenges. He was an avid hunter, angler and golfer. Whether it was spending summers with his children hiking and fishing near the family cabin on Lake Quinault, or duck and goose hunting at Laidlaw Island and on annual trips to Alberta, or his annual salmon fishing trip with his sons in British Columbia, Fred enjoyed sharing his love for the outdoors with family and friends.
Fred was preceded in death by his son Eric. Fred’s legacy will live on with his wife Arlene; his daughter, Maria Rogers; his son, Mark and daughter-in-law Traci Bruener; his daughter Catherine and son-in-law Adam Uhler; his 12 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren; as well as his brothers, Ted and Mike Bruener.
A funeral mass celebrating Fred’s life will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 5, 2021, at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church. Interment will immediately follow at Fern Hill Cemetery. To comply with current Covid regulations, those wishing to attend the mass are encouraged to contact St. Mary’s Church to confirm attendance. 360 532-8300.
In lieu of flowers, the Bruener family requests that donations be made to Saint Mary’s School on Fred’s behalf.
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Jane M. (Emmelman) Southard
1942-1995
A Lewis County resident since 1960, Jane M. “Boots” Southard, 53, died at her home near Centralia on Jan. 31, 1995.
Born March 14, 1942, at Aberdeen to Rudi and Lorraine (Parker) Emmelman, she loved to work with her flowers, especially in her rose garden.
She worked with her husband, Tom, operating their dairy farm on Lincoln Creek. She enjoyed being a dairyman’s wife, and was dedicated to working on the family farm.
Her memberships included the Lincoln Creek Grange; the Order of the Eastern Star, Oakville Chapter; and a past honor queen of the Aberdeen Chapter of Jobs Daughters.
Survivors include her husband of 36 years, Tom, at the family home; a son, Clint, of Centralia; a sister Ruth Ann Haskins, of Hoquiam; her mother, of Hoquiam; two nephews; and several cousins.
Her father, and her son Wade preceded her in death.
Memorials may be donations to Children’s Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box C5371, Seattle, WA 98105.
At her request, no services will be held. Entombment will be in Sunset Gardens Mausoleum in Chehalis. Arrangements are under the direction of Newell-Hoerling’s Mortuary in Centralia.
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Robert R. “Bob” Boyer
1942-1985
Robert R. “Bob” Boyer, 43, of Creston, Wash., passed away Nov. 6, 1985, near Coulee City, Wash.
He is survived by his wife, Joan Boyer, of Creston, Wash; two step-daughters, Clara Durand, Creston, Wash.; Dee Dee Durand, Spokane; his mother, Ailie Little, Aberdeen; a brother, Rob Boyer, Seattle; a sister, Eileen Boyer, Aberdeen.
A funeral service is planned for Saturday, Nov. 9, 1985, at 1 p.m. at Creston Community Church, with the Rev. Ron Greene and VFW #6268 officiating. Concluding services will be held at Creston Cemetery. Scharbach Funeral Home of Wilbur, Wash., is in charge of arrangements.
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Ken Jones
1942-2019
Kenneth Richard Edmiston Jones, 76, died Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at Riverside Place in Hoquiam, WA.
Ken was born on August 23, 1942 in Aberdeen, WA to Catherine (Louiso) Edmiston and Kenneth R. Edmiston. Ken was later adopted by James T. Jones after his marriage to Catherine in 1946. He grew up in Aberdeen and graduated from Aberdeen’s Weatherwax High School in 1960. He then attended Grays Harbor Community College in Aberdeen.
He went to work for Mack Trucks at the age of 17. He worked his way up through the company and eventually was a District Parts Sales manager for Mack. Ken and his family moved to Andover, MN in January 1987. He retired in 2010.
On July 25, 1965, Ken married Cheri Louise Newton in Aberdeen. She passed away on April 23, 2017.
Ken was a member of the Model T Ford Club of America, the National Geographic Society and the Horseless Carriage Club of America. He enjoyed restoring Model T Fords and collecting American Flyer Trains.
Ken is survived by a son Jeff (Stephanie) Jones of St. Francis, MN and two daughters: Jennifer (Jon) Bennefeld of Montesano, WA and Angie (Nathan) Morehouse of Seattle; two sisters and two brothers: Beth (Brad) Gill of Cosmopolis, WA and Barbara (Sam) Easter of San Antonio, TX, Alan (Tammie) Jones of Montesano and Jim (Linda) Jones of Satsop, WA; eight grandchildren: Jacob, Gabriele and Averee Morehouse, Thalia Peña and Devon Jones and Kendra, Carmen and Summer Bennefeld; five great grandchildren.
There will be a graveside service on Friday, March 8th at 10 am at Fern Hill Cemetery in Aberdeen. A celebration of his life will take place at 12:30 PM in the Light and Life Community Church in Hoquiam. Luncheon to follow.
A message of condolence or of a memory can be sent to the family at www.fernhillfuneral.com
Arrangements are entrusted to Twibell’s Fern Hill Funeral Home in Aberdeen, WA
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John A. Skarperud
1942-2018
John Anders Skarperud of Elma, WA. peacefully passed away Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at Tacoma General Hospital. He was 76 years old. John was born August 18, 1942 to Arthur and Betty Skarperud in Aberdeen, WA. where he graduated from Weatherwax High School in 1960. He later made his home at Hood Canal followed by Elma, WA. On Fathers’ Day 2002 John married Lynn (Bickford) Skarperud. She survives him at the family home.
A celebration of John’s life will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 17, at the Elma Eagles, 404 West Young Street. Arrangements are entrusted to Harrison Family Mortuary.
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Ted Balagot
1941-2017
Theodore R (Ted) Balagot 75, died unexpectedly at his Olympia home Friday, Sept. 15th. Ted was born in Aberdeen Wa. to Teodoro Mayo Balagot and Florence May (Deugau) Balagot, November 22, 1941.
He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Margaret (Maggie) Balagot; his children Lisa Woodland (John Felts) and Michael Balagot (Sally Rocha); Maggie’s children: Mike Sanderson (Janine), Monica Dippre (Matt), Megan Kittle and Matt Allen (Siri). 24 grandchildren: Adam Woodland (Ashley), Aaron Balagot (Erika), Morgan Balagot Romani (Robby), Paige Balagot, Nicole Sanderson McGowan (Tony), Quinn Sanderson, Shelby Lanphere, Kurt Lanphere (Latoya), Nikki Lanphere, Charlie Kittle, Jacob Kittle, Grace Allen, Janelle Lymus, Tre Lymus, Daniel Dippre, Sarah Dippre, Manny Dippre, Stephen Dippre, Anna Dippre, Mia Phanthao, Timothy Phanthao, Jessica Phanthao, Amanda Phanthao, Sulyna Phanthao and 9 great grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his parents, daughter Kimberlyn Marie and sister Ellen Higgins.
Ted graduated from Aberdeen High School in 1960 and soon after joined the US Navy. He was an Aberdeen Bobcat at heart. He loved his hometown and treasured the high school years he played football and baseball. In later years playing golf with family and friends, along with a good joke, always made him smile. Ted enjoyed traveling as well as backyard barbecues. His laughter was contagious, his charm irresistible. Ted will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Donations may be made to the AHS Athletic Program, 410 North G St., Aberdeen, WA 98520 or charity of your choice.
There will be a time of visitation for Ted on Friday, September 22nd from 1-8 PM and on Saturday from 9-11 AM in Fern Hill Funeral Home in Aberdeen. A graveside service will take place on Saturday, September 23rd at Noon in Fern Hill Cemetery, Aberdeen, WA. A luncheon will be served following the graveside at the Aberdeen Eagles, 208 W Market St., Aberdeen, WA
A message of condolence or of a memory can be sent to the family at www.fernhillfuneral.com
Arrangements are entrusted to Twibell’s Fern Hill Funeral Home in Aberdeen, WA.
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Harry Carson
1942-2017
Lifelong Aberdeen resident Harry Templeton Carson Jr. passed away Monday, April 24, 2017, at Grays Harbor Community Hospital. Harry was born March 1, 1942, in Aberdeen, Wash. to Harry and Nonda (Questi) Carson.
Harry graduated from J.M. Weatherwax High School class of 1960. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. Reserves in July 1960 for 7 years; of which he spent 6 months active duty.
On June 24, 1961, Harry married the love of his life Evelyn Marie Steffen at St. Mary’s Church in Aberdeen. They were married for almost 56 years. Evelyn survives him at the family home.
Harry had worked for Grays Harbor Paper, Harbor Thriftway, and Stewarts Food Basket as a produce manager, where his produce aisle was memorable to many because of the pride he took in “his” department. He then finished his career at Ocean Distributing and Independent Distributing in the beer business.
He enjoyed playing golf, racquetball, slow-pitch, rec league basketball and coached at St. Mary’s. “Hot Dog” Harry was known to be a little competitive and was the king of the $1 bet. He refereed high school basketball for many years and is still remembered today by many former players, fellow officials and fans. Harry also loved playing piano and singing for people at the 40et8 and for friends and family during the holidays.
In addition to his loving wife Evelyn, he is also survived by son Dean Carson of Aberdeen; daughter Suzanne (Tracy) Dehnert of Hoquiam; brother Mike (Debbie) Carson of Aberdeen and sister Janeen (Randy) Lambert of Monroe, Wash., four grandchildren Kayla Godfrey, Kristen Carson, Morgan and Jordan Dehnert; and four nephews Shawn and Justin Carson and Nathan and Corey Lambert.
There will be a gathering of family and friends for Harry at 12 p.m. on Saturday, May 6, at the 40et8 in Aberdeen. Come as you are and enjoy family and friends sharing memories. In lieu of flowers please make your donation to the YMCA of Grays Harbor or a charity of your choice in Harry’s name.
Arrangements are entrusted to Harrison Family Mortuary of Aberdeen.
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