Obituaries
Florence Risley
Apr 12, 2025
Florence Dorothy Risley, 91, of Kelso, WA, passed away peacefully April 12, 2025. Florence was born March 10, 1934 in Foley, Minnesota to Michael and Anna Belenski (Banks).
After graduating from high school she moved to Washington State with the convincing of her brothers. She worked for an insurance company in Seattle and then later for a bank.
She met her husband,...
Bruce Allen Davis
Mar 23, 2025
Bruce Allen Davis, born on February 21, 1954, in Tillamook, Oregon, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2025, in Kelso, Washington. A beloved figure to many, Bruce's life was a tapestry woven with threads of adventure, kindness, and an unwavering commitment to his community.
From humble beginnings, Bruce graduated high school and embarked on a career that spanned decades. He served...
Darleen Lillian (Schuh) Thompson
Mar 16, 2025
Darleen Lillian (Schuh) Thompson, cherished wife, devoted mother, and beloved grandmother, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2025, in Longview, Washington, at the age of 89. Born on February 20, 1936, in Oregon City, Oregon, Darleen was a beacon of light and warmth. Each moment she spent on this earth was a testament to her caring nature, deeply rooted in...
Dee Norvell Jessop
Mar 2, 2025
Dee Norvell Jessop Born January 10th 1937, passed away from natural causes during home hospice on March 2nd, 2025. He was born in Millville, Utah to Ronald Ernest Jessop and Edith Salome Watson and was the middle child of 9 children. He lived to hunt, fish, boat, water and snow ski, and worked for Spudnut making donuts in Logan Utah....
Donald LeRoy Paul Miller
Mar 1, 2025
Donald LeRoy Paul Miller, age 87, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on March 1st. Don was born in Seattle to Louise Gentile and Donald LeRoy Miller, and was the eldest of four children. He was educated at Mount Virgin and Saint Mary's Parochial Schools, Seattle Preparatory School (1955) and Seattle University (1959), where he joined the US Army ROTC,...
Donald Lee Thomas
Feb 24, 2025
Donald Lee Thomas, born on November 7, 1964, in Highland Falls, New York, passed away on February 24, 2025, in Kelso, Washington. He was a beloved son, father, brother, and friend who touched the lives of many.
Donald dedicated over two decades of his life as a cook for McDonald's, where his infectious laugh and joyous spirit made him a favorite...
Mara Williams
Feb 19, 2025
Mara (Grods) Williams
June 13, 1942 – February 19, 2025
Mara (Grods) Williams passed away peacefully, on February 19, 2025, surrounded by her family. Mara was born in Riga, Latvia in 1942 to John and Milda (Lorbergs) Grods. Amidst World War II, her family was forced to leave Latvia. After spending time in displaced persons camps in Germany, she immigrated to the...
Christopher John Heaney
Feb 1, 2025
Christopher John Heaney went to be with our Lord and Savior on February 1, 2025. Born in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, his family returned to Longview when he was young. He finished school as a 1994 graduate of R.A, Long High School. After his graduation and being in the MOTF program for the ISD, he continued there for 12 years...
Michael Loren Crawford
Jan 21, 2025
Michael “Mike” Crawford passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, surrounded by his loving family, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. He was born on November 4, 1957 to Loren L. Crawford and Gladys “Ferne” Crawford (Wood).
Childhood was spent on boating trips to Lake Shasta and Mayfield Lake with family friends, the Bakers and the Durands. He was...
Michael Scott Lee
Jan 5, 2025
Michael Scott Lee, lovingly known as Mike, was born on June 3, 1963, in Longview, Washington, and it is here that he began his journey that would touch the lives of countless individuals. Tragically, Mike passed away on January 5, 2025, in Kelso, Washington, leaving behind a legacy painted with love, hard work, and unwavering kindness.
Mike started working at his...
Allan Todd Hall
Dec 17, 2024
Allan Todd Hall, 64, of Longview, Washington, passed away at his home on December 17, 2024, with his wife.
Born on November 29, 1960, in Little Rock, California, Allan was the son of the late Earl and Roberta Hall. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, whose life was defined by his deep love for those around him. Allan’s...
Duane Walter Albright
Dec 17, 2024
Duane Walter Albright, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on December 17, 2024, at the age of 71 in Kalama, Washington. Born on January 16, 1953, in Longview, Washington, Duane lived a life full of laughter, love, and friendships that he cherished deeply.
Duane was not just a skilled carpenter with the Carpenters Union, Local 1707;...
Don Curtis Christensen
Nov 20, 2024
Don Curtis Christensen, of Kelso, WA, died on November 20, 2024 at the age of 84.
Don is survived by his wife, Jacq Christensen, two children, Shannon Hemrich and Rhea Grover, one son-in-law and one daughter-in-law, and five grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Ann Mulholland, and brothers John Christensen and Robert Christensen.
He was born in Trenton, New Jersey...
Barbara J Meyers
Aug 21, 2024
Barbara Meyers was born on May 31, 1934 and she passed away on August 21, 2024 with Barbara’s family at her bedside.
Barbara‘s parents were Russell and Estella Kellicutt who moved to Longview, Washington in 1929. Barbara and her older brother Bob both graduated from RA Long High School with Barbara graduating in 1953. Barbara lived in Longview for all of...
Walter Arnold Specht
Aug 10, 2024
Walter Arnold Specht was born April 8, 1944, in Longview, Washington to Clem and Amelia Specht. He left this world on August 10, 2024, surrounded by his family.
He was a lifelong resident of Cowlitz County and graduated from Kelso High School. He enjoyed flying airplanes, fishing, hunting, racing flat track motorcycles, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. After...
Edna Irene Rogers
Jul 24, 2024
Edna Irene Rogers, a beloved member of the Longview community, passed away on July 24, 2024 at the age of 96 in Longview, Washington. She was born on September 5, 1927, in Leoti, Kansas, and has left behind a legacy of love, kindness, and creativity.
In her lifetime, Edna found joy in simple pleasures such as quilting, crocheting, and tending to...
Esther Linda Melby
Jul 14, 2024
In loving memory of Esther Linda Melby 1956-2024.
Esther Melby, 67 years old, of Kelso, passed away July 14, 2024. She was born December 26, 1956 in Vancouver, Washington to Edward and Edna Schmidt. Esther married Darryn Melby in 1994 and shared nearly 30 wonderful years together. Esther was a devoted loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and aunt.
To know...
Richard Vernon Harper
Jun 30, 2024
Richard Vernon Harper
June 18, 1944 – June 30, 2024
Kelso
Richard Vernon Harper, age 80, of Kelso, Washington passed away on June 30, 2024, at home after a short battle with cancer.
He was born to Joseph Vernon Harper and Kathryn Verona Bliss-Harper on June 18, 1944, in Longview, Washington, was raised in the local area, and graduated from Kelso High School in...
Judith May Schneider
Jun 25, 2024
Judith May Schneider, 78, passed away June 25, 2024 in Longview, Washington. Judy loved: Family, lobster rolls, kayaking, living on the lake, scrabble, necklaces and shoes. Judy was sometimes described as a "character."
Judy graduated from Brunswick High School in 1964, Clark University in 1968 and the University of Washington in the early 70's. For many years she was a school...
Judith Woodard Shipman
May 15, 2024
Judith Woodard Shipman of Kelso, WA passed away May 15, 2024. She was born March 29, 1936 to Lorraine Powelson and Charles "Chuck" Woodard who preceded her in death. She was a descendent of the Castle Rock Pioneering families of Powelson, Cook, Studebaker and Davidson. She was the third generation of her family to graduate from Castle Rock high school...
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