Obituaries

Connie Mercer

Connie Mercer

Dec 9, 2024

Connie Ruth Mercer, 72, of Naselle, WA passed away on December 9, 2024 in Hillsboro, OR. She was born February 16, 1952 to Signe and Wilfred Mercer in Wichita Falls, TX. 

Her dad was stationed at the Naselle Air Force base in 1961 which is when Connie first lived in Naselle. Before finishing her schooling in Naselle her family was transferred...

Norman Sotka

Norman Sotka

Dec 7, 2024

Norman Frederick Sotka passed away on December 7, 2024 at the age of 93. Norman was a devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, leaving behind a legacy of love, hard work and family values. 

He was born April 6, 1931 in Astoria, Oregon. He was raised and lived his entire life on the family cattle ranch in Eden Valley....

Terry Taylor

Terry Taylor

Nov 1, 2024

Terry Taylor, longtime Ocean Park resident, passed away on November 1, 2024, in Ocean Park, Washington. Terry was born on January 17, 1940, in Marysvale, Utah to parents Auburn and Alida (Walker) Taylor. Terry grew up in Colorado before moving with his family to Portland, Oregon. 

Terry graduated from David Douglas High School in 1958 in Portland, Oregon and became an...

Michael Parker

Michael Parker

Oct 28, 2024

Michael Parker of Ocean Park, WA. died on October 28, 2024 at the age of 89. 

Gladys Crubaugh

Gladys Crubaugh

Oct 26, 2024

Gladys Crubaugh of Ocean Park, WA. died on October 26, 2024 at the age of 90 

David Tellvik

David Tellvik

Oct 20, 2024

David Tellvik passed away on October 20, 2024 in Seaview, Washington at the age of 87. He was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut to Julius "Joe" S. Tellvik and Elise Anita Anderson on March 6, 1937.

David and his family moved to Vashon Island, Washington in 1944 and he graduated from Vashon High School with the class of 1955. He married Nancy...

Trudy Hannon

Trudy Hannon

Oct 16, 2024

Gertrude “Trudy” Hannon

Trudy Hannon passed on October 16, 2024. Trudy was born in Long Beach Washington on August 15, 1932. She is the daughter of Herman and Berta Eberhardt who lived on the Long Beach Peninsula since the 1920’s. Her parents were the owners and operators of Eberhardt Oyster Farms which is now part of the Jolly Rogers business.

She and...

William Hash

William Hash

Oct 10, 2024

William Hash of Ocean Park, WA. Died on October 10, 2024 at the age of 97. 

Richard Staples

Richard Staples

Oct 5, 2024

November 10, 1956 - October 5, 2024

Ocean Park resident Richard Staples died of a sudden heart attack after mowing the lawn, removing one good man from the lives of his wife Terri and the community he loved. He was only 67. He made his mark on the Peninsula after Terri transplanted them here in 2007, after their 30 years of...

Hazel Anderson

Hazel Anderson

Oct 4, 2024

Hazel Mae Anderson, 86, passed away peacefully in her home in Naselle, Washington, on October 4, 2024. She was born on September 1, 1938, in Chicago, Illinois, to Selmer and Evelyn (Brooks) Olson. Hazel lived a life marked by faith, family, and service to her community. Hazel grew up in Chicago, where she graduated from Taft High School in 1956....

Robyn Dougherty

Robyn Dougherty

Sep 28, 2024

Robyn Dougherty of Ocean Park, WA. died on September 28, 2024 at the age of 60. 

William Stoltz

William Stoltz

Sep 22, 2024

 William J. Stoltz was born February 19, 1940 and passed away September 22, 2024 in Long Beach, WA. with his wife by his side. He was born to George P. and Leota A (Buss) Stoltz in Gary, IN. He graduated from Hobart High School in Hobart, IN. in June, 1958. He enlisted in the US Army and began his career...

Lawrence Bergquist

Lawrence Bergquist

Sep 20, 2024

Lawrence Delbert Bergquist was born in Longview, Washington on January 14, 1965 to Delbert Carl Bergquist and Jacquelyn Mabel Spa. He was 59 years old when he died of natural causes at his home in Ilwaco, Washington. 

He grew up in Naselle, Washington and later in Longview, Washington. He went on to college at Western Washington University and graduated with a...

David Pickering

David Pickering

Sep 20, 2024

David Anthony Pickering, born on May 17, 1958, in California, was a cherished soul who graced the world with his humor, wisdom, and warmth until his passing on September 20, 2024, in Long Beach, Washington. David was known for his funny and witty nature, complemented by a wry sense of humor.

David worked as a postmaster in California and a manager...

Grace Mack

Grace Mack

Sep 10, 2024

Grace A. Mack, 90, passed away Sept. 10, 2024, from the complications of age. She was born on May 28, 1934, to Agatha Olga Grace (Berndt) Hansch and Otto Hansch in Longview, WA and raised on her parent's farm in Castle Rock, WA. 

She was the Salutatorian in her high school class and received the DAR Citizenship Award, medals for Home...

Steven Perry

Steven Perry

Sep 2, 2024

Steven Perry of Longview, WA. died on September 2, 2024 at the age of 72.

Martin Hendrickson

Martin Hendrickson

Sep 1, 2024

Martin Eli Hendrickson passed away at age 78, September 1, 2024, in Ocean Park, WA of natural causes after a lengthy illness. Martin was born March 7, 1946 in Vancouver, WA to Elvi Miriam Hendrickson and William Taisto Hendrickson. His family was 100% Finnish Americans and proud of their heritage. He grew up on the family farm in Kalama, WA...

James Brown

James Brown

Aug 30, 2024

Hello friends. It is with a heavy heart that I make this post. As some of you may know, my beloved husband, James C. Brown passed away at home on August 30th, 2024 at the age of 69. He was surrounded by his children and his loving wife. 

Roberta Kennedy

Roberta Kennedy

Aug 30, 2024

Roberta Lee Kennedy born 9/19/1933 deceased 8/30/2024

Roberta went to join her loved ones passed before her on August 30, 2024 in Portland, OR. She was preceded in death by her husband Neil Kennedy, daughter and son-in-law Candy & Greg Gilett, grandson Josh Gilett and grandson Jason Pflugauph. 

Roberta loved to garden. Her Long Beach, WA. home was a beautiful testament to...

Frank Shelden

Frank Shelden

Aug 30, 2024

Frank Shelden of Ocean Park, WA. died on August 30, 2024 at the age of 55. 

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