Obituaries

Arthur D. "Art" Stotts

Arthur D. "Art" Stotts

Apr 18, 2017

LONG BEACH — Arthur Donald Stotts, 66, known to all as “Art,” passed away April 18, 2017 in the comfort of his home after an extremely long battle with cancer. Art was born Sept. 24, 1950, in Portland, Oregon to Charles and Veronica (Carp) Stotts. He grew up in Portland as a child until his family moved to Scappoose, Oregon. No...

Norma J. Caba

Norma J. Caba

Apr 17, 2017

Norma Joan Caba

Norma was born in Sandy, OR on May 19, 1938 to Leland ”Dutch” and Anna May (Caswell) Mattox. She was the third of 5 children born to them. Norma was raised and educated in the Sandy/Boring areas, attending Cottrell Grade and Sandy High Schools.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Brent and Michael, and...

Robert Walter Paavola

Robert Walter Paavola

Apr 6, 2017

Robert W. Paavola, 81, died at his Naselle, Washington residence on April 6, 2017. The son of Walter and Lulu (Koskela) Paavola, he was born in South Bend, Washington on February 28, 1936. Robert grew up on the family dairy farm in Naselle where early on he learned the value of hard work.



He graduated from Naselle High School...

Leonard M. Vaughn Jr.

Leonard M. Vaughn Jr.

Apr 2, 2017

Leonard McKinley Vaughn, Jr., 84, of Naselle, Washington, passed away peacefully at Willapa Health & Rehab Center, Raymond, Washington on Sunday, April 2, 2017.

Leonard was born to Leonard and Ellen Vaughn on January 1, 1933 in Astoria, Oregon.  He began his education at the age of four in the newly opened Rosburg School, and graduated from Naselle High School...

Douglas Harold Heiner

Douglas Harold Heiner

Apr 1, 2017

Doug Heiner, age 75, of Ocean Park, Washington went on his final drift with the Lord on Saturday, April 1st, 2017 and is no longer in pain. Doug is preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Bernice Heiner; and his sister, Kathy Zilmer all of Altoona, Washington. Survivors include his sons, Scott Heiner of Montesano, Washington, Dale Heiner of...

Walter A. Butler

Walter A. Butler

Mar 31, 2017

Walter Anthony Butler, 53, a 15 year resaident of Ocean Park, died in Ilwaco on March 31, 2017. The son of Walter and Bonnie (Weilert) Butler, he was born in Albany, Oregon on February 13, 1964.

His family roots are traced back to the 1600s, descendants of John and Priscilla Alden who came to America on the “Mayflower” in 1620.

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Robert A. Caudill

Robert A. Caudill

Mar 30, 2017

A 27 year resident of Long Beach, Robert A. Caudill, 64, died at his residence on March 30, 2017.  Robert came to the Peninsula 27 years ago where he was a self-employed handyman, mechanic and friend to many.  His unique skills and understanding of mechanics were a perfect fit for his endeavors.  A memorial service is being held on Thursday...

Donald D. Hall

Donald D. Hall

Mar 28, 2017

Donald D. Hall, 86, passed peacefully  March 28, 2017 at his home with his wife Marva by his side.Don was born in Mitchell, South Dakota on May 16, 1930, to Mamie and James Leslie Hall. When Don was 12 his parents moved to Longview, WA where he attended high school and worked in bakeries.He married Wilma Jean Madsen and they...

Michael H. Evans

Michael H. Evans

Mar 24, 2017

  The Lord brought Michael Henry Evans home to him on March 24th, 2017. Michael was born to Don and Ramona Gene Evans on December 25th, 1947 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. After graduating from New Mexico State University, he moved to Alaska and began his career at Matanuska Telephone Association. During his 32 years with MTA, he worked as a...

Kaisa K. Saari

Kaisa K. Saari

Mar 24, 2017

Kaisa K. Saari, a Naselle resident, 78, died March 24, 2017, in Portland, Oregon. She was born in Kuopio, Finland, on May 29, 1938, to Tauno and Rauha (Miettinen) Kankkunen. The oldest of five children, she spent her early life in Finland, growing up in Kuopio, and later, Jyväskylä. After graduating high school, Kaisa fed her interest in language by...

Leonard D. Hamlin

Leonard D. Hamlin

Mar 23, 2017

  Leonard Dean Hamlin, 84, passed away March 23, 2017, at home in Ocean Park. He was born on the family farm in Holabird, South Dakota, March 6, 1933, to Wallace and Elsie Hamlin.

He graduated from Highmore High School in 1951 and moved to Edmonds, WA in 1952. Leonard joined the Army in March of 1953, and he served...

Marvin R. Kangas

Marvin R. Kangas

Mar 17, 2017

Marvin Raymond Kangas a resident of Ocean Park, WA passed away on March 17, 2017 at his residence in Ocean Park. He was 81. Marvin was born August 20, 1935 in Portland, OR to Donald Tony and Helen (Hagman) Kangas.

 He attended Jefferson high school in Portland. After graduation, he was drafted in the Army in 1958. After he was...

Frederick R. Sutherland, M.D.

Frederick R. Sutherland, M.D.

Mar 15, 2017

F.R. Sutherland, MD It seemed like a good life. But wait 'til I tell you...In the hearts and minds of the many who knew and loved F.R. Sutherland, MD, it was truly a great one. Born Frederick Richard Sutherland, to Anna Beatrice and Donald Paul Sutherland, on July 17, 1927 in Monticello, Iowa, many in the community will remember him...

Darrell L. Renner

Darrell L. Renner

Mar 11, 2017

A twenty year resident of Long Beach, Darrell "Bud" L. Renner, 82, died March 11, 2017 in Astoria.  He was a native of Joplin, Missouir where he was born December 12, 1934.His guestbook is available at www.penttilaschapel.com.

Willis H. Bross

Willis H. Bross

Mar 7, 2017

Willis H. Bross, a resident of Long Beach, WA passed away March 7, 2017 in Long Beach, WA. He was 102. No services will be held at this time.

James Hall

James Hall

Mar 5, 2017

James Alford Hall, 82, died at his residence in Ocean Park, WA on March 5, 2017.  Services will be announced at a later date and a complete life sketch will be published later.His guestbook is available at www.penttilaschapel.com.

Ian Mulligan

Ian Mulligan

Mar 3, 2017

Ian Mulligan born December 27, 1975

Survived by father Mike Mulligan of Pahrump, Nevada, mother Christine Mulligan of Ocean Park, WA, a son Ian of Canon City, Colorado, a daughter Destine of Canon City, Colorado, a son Stephen of Nevada, a brother Rodney Mulligan of Vancouver, WA, brother Sean Mulligan of Eugene, Oregon. There will be a Celebration of life...

Anne Marie Carl

Anne Marie Carl

Feb 26, 2017

Anne Marie Carl, 105, a resident of Ocean Beach, died in Ocean Beach, Washington on February 26, 2017.Her guestbook is available at www.penttilaschapel.com.

Bette Ann Snyder

Bette Ann Snyder

Feb 23, 2017

Bette Anne (Kennedy) Snyder of Long Beach, Washington passed away February 23, 2017 following a short illness.  She was born at home in Willapa, Washington on March 28, 1923 to Ala Kennedy and Ethel Clubb Kennedy.  She joined her ten-year-old sister, Evelyn and three-year-old brother, Jim, who ran through the neighborhood announcing the family had a new baby and seven...

Carolyn Ruth Simukka

Carolyn Ruth Simukka

Feb 22, 2017

Carolyn Ruth Simukka passed peacefully from this earth to join her Heavenly Father on February 22, 2017, in Vancouver WA. Carolyn was born to Ruth (Macy) and Marion Hill on November 10, 1934 in Astoria, OR, and grew up with her Aunt Nellie and Uncle Fred Sture in Knappa, Oregon. Carolyn graduated from Knappa High School in 1952, and went...