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Daniel Handley
Jul 5, 2020
Daniel “Danny” Handley was born July 8, 1939 in Longview, Washington to parents John and Alma (Insel) Handley. Danny spent most of his childhood in Southern California. He returned to Longview in his Senior year & graduated from R.A. Long High School in Longview in 1957. Soon after graduating he joined the U.S. Navy and served four Years. Returning to...
Virgil Ray Howard
Jul 3, 2020
Virgil Ray Howard, 66, passed away on July 3, 2020 after a brief illness. He left this world in the company of the love of his life, Dorothy, and several friends.
A longtime resident of Western Slope towns including most recently Glenwood Springs, Virgil gave himself to the community and left his mark on many iconic structures and buildings. He...
Jimmy Lex Johnson
Jun 30, 2020
Jimmy Lex Johnson, 82, May 14, 1938 to June 30, 2020. Jimmy passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. His passing was at home with loving family and the on-going care of hospice.
He leaves behind his wife, Jinny; brother and sister-in-law Ron and Jenny Johnson of Kalama, Washington. Jimmy and co-owner Jerry Reagor owned J & J...
Mike D. Williams
Jun 28, 2020
Michael Dan Williams, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Mike Williams passed away peacefully late Sunday, June 28, 2020, after a long battle with cancer, in the arms of his loving family and in the town that he cherished.
Born May 29, 1942, Mike grew up on “Williams Hill” in Ilwaco – the same hill where his father was born...
Jean Cuffel
Jun 26, 2020
Helen Jean Cuffel, 81, a resident of the Peninsula the past 57 years, died June 26th, 2020 at her Long Beach residence with her family at her side. Born in Walla Walla, Washington on December 7, 1938, she was the daughter of Amel and Helen (Finley) Schwinge. She and brother Jim grew up with their parents in Underwood, Washington and...
Cheryl Marie Weatherley
Jun 16, 2020
Cheryl Marie Weatherley (Kirchmeier) was born April 4, 1954 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the daughter of Frank and Irene (Vanetta) Kirchmeier. She was raised and grew up in Delano, Minnesota through her sophomore year of high school when she moved with her family to Rapid City, South Dakota. Cheryl graduated from high school in Rapid City and it was there she...
Christopher Jon Drewitt
Jun 15, 2020
Christopher Jon Drewitt, 51, a native of Manchester, England, died at his Ilwaco residence on June 15th, 2020. The son of Keith and Patricia (Smith) Drewitt, he was born May 16, 1969. He grew up in England where he was raised by his grandmother.
On February 25, 2014 he married Beverly Linley. They lived in Florida where Bev was...
Ronald W. Cox
Jun 13, 2020
PORTLAND — Ronald Wayne Cox died June 13, 2020 in Portland Oregon. He was born December 31, 1936 in Tacoma, Washington, to Ralph and Gertrude Cox.
Ron joined the Navy at the age of 18 and was stationed at a naval base in California where he served part of his four years on an airplane carrier. After the Navy, he returned...
Mary Suzann Edwards-Smith
Jun 12, 2020
Former area resident Mary Edwards-Smith, 55, died in San Bernardino, California on June 12th. She was a graduate of Ilwaco High School.
Graveside service will be Sat., August 8th, 2:00 PM at Peaceful Hill Cemetery in Naselle. This service is open to all; Covid protocol please.
Her guestbook is available at www.penttilaschapel.com.
Duane Joseph Maurstad
Jun 8, 2020
To know him was to love him.
Duane Joseph Maurstad lived a life of freedom, fun and kindness. Born in Saratoga Springs, NY on April 5, 1956, he worked, played and lived his way across the country. Minnesota, where he resided as a young man, always held a special place in his heart. He had a lasting impression on anyone who...
Thomas Robert Curtis
Jun 3, 2020
Ocean Park resident Thomas Curtis, 81, died at his residence on June 3rd with his wife Frances at his side. He was a veteran of the US Army and proud to be a certified nursing assistant for a number of years.
Private family service at a later date. His guestbook is available at www.penttilaschapel.com.
John O. Southmayd
Jun 2, 2020
John Ogden Southmayd, 83, died in Klipsan Beach on June 2, 2020, with his wife Gail at his side. A native of Sacramento, California, he was born on February 8, 1937, the son of Obie and Grace (Norman) Southmayd.
After graduating from high school and residing in Vancouver, Washington, John joined the United States Marine Corps. He served for...
Mirth Nan Miller
May 21, 2020
A resident of the Peninsula the past 30 years, Mirth Miller, 71, died peacefully at her Ocean Park residence with family at her side. A complete obituary later. Her guestbook is available at www.penttilaschapel.com.
Gloria Gerwig
May 9, 2020
Gloria Jean (Hudson) Gerwig, 88, passed away on May 9, 2020 at Golden Sands Assisted Living in Ocean Park, Washington from natural causes.
She was the daughter of William Dale and Opal (Breedlove) Hudson and was born April 20, 1932 in Everett, Washington. Gloria graduated from South Bend High School in 1950 and later that fall married Alfred Robert...
Edwin Warren "Eddie" Wirkkala
Apr 30, 2020
A lifelong resident of Rosburg, Edwin W. Wirkkala, 96, died at home with his loving family at his side.
Private family service was held. A celebration of his truly remarkable life will be held this summer.
Please sign his guestbook at www.penttilaschapel.com.
Michael Dennis Jacobs
Apr 26, 2020
Michael Dennis Jacobs 5/5/1944 - 4/26/2020 Mike was born in Long Beach, California on May 5th, 1944 to Clifford and Dorothy Jacobs. He enlisted in the Navy in 1962. He is preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Leo and Ralph Jacobs, and son Daniel Jacobs. He is survived by his wife Connie Jacobs of Ocean Park, Washington; his...
Dorris Harris
Apr 25, 2020
Dorris Harris, 93, a resident of the Peninsula the past 40 years, died at her Ocean Park residence on April 25, 2020 with her loving family at her side.
She enjoyed being a wife, mother and homemaker. Her guestbook is available at www.penttilaschapel.com.
Marvin L. Lane
Apr 21, 2020
Ocean Park resident Marvin Lane, 68, died at his residence on April 21, 2020 with his family at his side. He was a 2 year resident of the Peninsula.
Private family services. His guestbook is available at www.penttlaschapel.com.
George Wilson
Mar 18, 2020
Ocean Park resident George Wilson, 74, died at his residence on March 18, 2020. He was a veteran of the US Army.
No service. George's guestbook is available at www.penttilaschapel.com.
Jeffrey Blake
Mar 17, 2020
A 15 year resident of the Peninsula, Jeffrey Blake, 60, died of natural causes at his Long Beach residence on March 17, 2010.
Private family services. His guestbook is available at www.penttilaschapel.com.
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