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Obituaries
Marjorie M. Stover
Jan 15, 2016
Marjorie M. Stover, 85, died peacefully on January 15, 2015 at her Ocean Park residence. Her family was at her side.She was a life long resident of the Peninsula.A memorial service will be held this spring at her church, Ocean Beach Presbyterian, in Seaview. It will be announced in advance and her obituary will appear prior.Her guestbook is available at...
Nick Wilson-Codega
Jan 10, 2016
Nicholas James Wilson-Codega, aged 28, died at his home in Seattle on January 10, 2016 of esophageal cancer, surrounded by family and friends. He is survived by his mother Leigh Wilson, sister Lily Wilson-Codega, fiancée Joey Winter, extended family and countless friends. A gifted photographer, cinematographer and musician, he emulated his beloved father Jim, whom he lost at a young...
Thomas C. Leonard
Jan 3, 2016
Thomas C. Leonard, 65 passed away on January 3, 2016. He was born in Hot Springs, S.D. on April 3, 1950 to Charles T. and Loraine (Caverhill) Leonard. He was the youngest of three children with a brother, Ronald and a sister, Lynda.
Tom grew up in Hot Springs, S.D. and was a 1968 graduate of Hot Springs High School....
Paul E. Clarke
Jan 3, 2016
Long Beach resident Paul E. Clarke, 88, died at his residence on January 3, 2016 surrounded by his family. Paul was well loved by his family and many friends. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Jackie Clarke, of Long Beach; sons Mark Clarke, of Long Beach and Steve (and Karen) Clarke of Seaview; daughter Sandi (and Eli)...
Richard "Dick" Watrous
Dec 25, 2015
Ilwaco resident Richard Thomas Watrous, 91, known to all as “Dick”, died Christmas Day in Ilwaco. A native of Des Moines, Iowa, Dick was born there June 5, 1924, the son of Homer and Estella (Powell) Watrous. At age 8 Dick came west with his parents, settling in Camas, Washington. There he attended Camas High School where he excelled in...
John Andrew Owen
Dec 24, 2015
Long time Astoria resident John Andrew Owen, 71, died in Vancouver, Washington on December 24, 2015 following a valiant battle with ALS. The son of Charles and Mary (Van Horn) Owen, he was born in Portland on January 19, 1944.
At an early age he moved to Astoria with his parents. He served with the US Army 101st Airborne in...
Carolyn Ruth Nuzum Hilbert
Dec 9, 2015
Long Beach resident Carolyn Ruth Nuzum Hilbert, 71, died in Astoria on December 9th, 2015. The daughter of Bruce and Ruth (Severson) Fichtl, she was born in Portland, Oregon on April 29, 1944. Carolyn had fond memories of her childhood, roller skating at Oaks Park Rink in southeast Portland and spending summers at Rockaway Beach, Oregon. She attended public schools...
Jerry Benning
Dec 8, 2015
Jerry Wayne Benning was born on December 16, 1944 to George andBeatrice Benning in Sturgis, South Dakota. After finishing high schooland college, he enlisted in the US Navy. Upon his return to South Dakotahe married Candy Plumb on January 8, 1966. He moved with his family tothe Long Beach Peninsula in 1967. He was employed at Sid's Market as a...
Robert E. "Bob" Wilkenson
Dec 5, 2015
Robert E. "Bob" Wilkenson, 91, died In Long Beach on December 5, 2015. He recently had moved to the Peninsula to be near family. No formal services planned.His guestbook is available at www.penttilaschapel.com.
Steven A. Olson
Dec 4, 2015
Steve Olson, 50, passed away on Dec. 4, 2015, at his home in Grays River, Wash. He was born on Dec. 22, 1964, in Ilwaco, Wash., to Keith and Anita Olson. He graduated from Naselle-Grays River Valley School. Steve loved logging and was a logger all of his adult life. He enjoyed fishing, clam digging, yard work, gardening, putting crawdad...
Alan "Pete" Hanner
Dec 4, 2015
Alan "Pete" Hanner March 19, 1916 to December 4th, 2015 I am one of the lucky people that was able to attend Alan “Pete” Hanner’s beautiful memorial at the Senior Center on Friday, December 11. I am also his granddaughter. One of 6 granddaughters that was lucky enough to be a part of his life. Though it is unconventional...
Yoko Sheldon
Nov 29, 2015
Ocean Park resident Yoko Sheldon, 88, died in Ilwaco November 29, 2015.Arrangements are pending. A private family service is planned and her guestbook is available at www.penttilaschapel.com.
James C. Johnson
Nov 23, 2015
James C. Johnson, 70, of Ocean Park, died peacefully at home, with his wife Merrideth by his side. No formal services are planned. Arrangements by Penttila's Chapel by The Sea, Long Beach.
Lois D. Kersting
Nov 23, 2015
Lois D. Kerstring, 83, a resident of Klipsan Beach the past 40 years, died in Astoria on November 23, 2015. Lois was born in Spokane, Washington on August 17, 1932, the daughter of Price and Bernice (Gifford) Hysmith. Her father was a railroad locomotive engineer and the family lived and traveled throughout eastern Washington. Lois attended elementary school in...
Bert Edward Jenkins
Nov 14, 2015
Ocean Park resident Bert E. Jenkins, known to most all as “Ed” died in Ocean Park on November 14, 2015 at age 66. The son of Fred and Helen (Kalahan) Jenkins, he was born in Tillamook, Oregon on July 11, 1949. Following his early years in Tillamook he moved to Ocean Park to live with his uncle John, later living...
Athol C. Libby
Nov 14, 2015
OCEAN PARK Athol Libby, 93, of Ocean Park, Wash., passed away in his home on Nov. 14, 2015, after a long battle with bladder cancer. Athol was born July 11, 1922, in Silverton, Oregon to Charles and Leona Hart. He graduated from Silverton High School in 1940. He briefly attended college at Mt. Angel, Oregon, then enlisted in the U.S....
Lois Ann Plumb
Nov 14, 2015
A 30 year resident of the Peninsula, Lois A. Plumb, 93, died at her residence in Seaview on November 14, 2015. No formal service. Her guestbook is available at www.penttilaschapel.com.
Maria Mercedes Guimond
Nov 13, 2015
A resident of Long Beach the past 22 years, Maria C. Mercedes, 65, died November 13, 2015 following a valiant battle with cancer. Survivors include her husband John, children, and grandchildren. Her guestbook is available at www.penttilaschapel.com. "Laughter in Heaven..."
Carole Ann Milhiser
Nov 11, 2015
Ocean Park resident Carole Milhiser, 61, died in Portland of natural causes. Born April 26, 1954 in Evansville, Indiana. She later moved with her family to Kelso, Washington where she graduated from high school.
Carole resided in Texas and Louisiana before returning to her roots in the Longview/Kelso area. It was there that she met her husband Carl (love...
Evelyn Dorothy Romesburg
Nov 10, 2015
Evelyn D. Romesburg, 69, a 13 year resident of Ocean Park, died at her residence on November 10, 2015. Survivors include her husband William. No formal service. her guestbook is available at www.penttilaschapel.com.
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