Obituaries
Pamela Kaye Beesley
Feb 5, 2024
Lifelong local resident Pamela Kaye Beesley, 76, of Longview, passed away Feb. 5, 2024, at St. John Medical Center.
She was born May 16, 1947, in Longview, to Wayne and Gladys (Norman) Beesley. Pam was a Girl Scout and a 4-H member in her youth. She graduated from R.A. Long High School in 1965, and went to work for Cap’n Yoby’s...
Margaret Pitlo
Feb 3, 2024
Margaret Pitlo, 97, of Longview passed away Feb. 3, 2024, at St. John Medical Center.
She was born July 8, 1926, in Hooversville, Pa., to Simon and Elizabeth (Kvasnosky) Mayak, and raised with 11 siblings.
Margaret married William Pitlo in Glasco, Mont., July 1, 1946. They moved to Longview in 1954.
Margaret worked for St. John Medical Center for 30 years. She retired...
Virgie Belle Craig
Feb 3, 2024
Virgie Belle Craig, 94, o Longview passed away Feb. 3, 2024, at home.
She was born Oct. 1, 1929, in Colorado to Vern and Rosa (Ward) Pember.
Virgie was head accountant/controller for Southland Corp., which owns 7-11 stores, the first convenience store in California. She retired in 1984.
Virgie was a member of the Kelso Bridge Club and a grand master. She enjoyed...
Duane Evans Scott
Feb 3, 2024
Duane Evans Scott, 96, of Longview, passed away Feb. 3, 2024, at home.
He was born Dec. 13, 1927, in Longview, and attended Northlake Elementary School and graduated from RA Long High School in 1947.
He spent most of his childhood in Willow Grove working the family farm. He later went to work for Pacific Northwest Bell, where most knew him as...
Monica Essie Overbey
Feb 2, 2024
Monica “Nikki” Overbey went home to be with Jesus on February 2, 2024. She was born on July 8, 1945 in San Francisco, CA and grew up on The Hood Canal in Union, WA. She graduated from Irene S. Reed High School in Shelton in 1963. She lived in San Francisco and New York after graduating, and then moved to...
Beverly Lee Pittman
Feb 1, 2024
Beverly Lee Pittman (nee Shill), 90, passed away on February 1, 2024, in Longview, WA. Born
on June 19, 1933, in Waterville, Kansas, Beverly, known to her loved ones as Anna, dedicated
her life to her family.
Beverly was a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who cherished spending time with
her family. Her face would light up as she listened to their stories, always eager...
Robert Pierre Quoidbach
Jan 28, 2024
Robert Pierre Quoidbach, 65yrs, of Longview, Washington, sadly left us on Sunday January 28th, 2024, following Pancreatitis, which caused a multiple organ shutdown.
Robert enjoyed scuba diving, waterskiing, hiking, singing, exploring, bowling, and especially fishing.
He loved animals, especially dogs and cats. Animals were drawn to his sweet and kind spirit.
Won many medals at the Special Olympics, as well as...
Alvina A Beattie
Jan 26, 2024
Alvina Beattie was names for her two grandmothers, Barbara Ann Winslow and Alwine Otte. By tradition she was called by her middle name with a long “I” sound, of which, she was quite insistent. Born May 26, 1934, to Jurgen G. Otte and Sarah Alberta Winslow, she was raised in Longview, Wash.
In 1952 she graduated from R.A. Long High School...
Vivian Beaudet
Jan 21, 2024
Our beloved mother, Vivian Beaudet, passed away peacefully on Jan 21 surrounded by loved ones.
Vivian was born in Grand Rapids, Minn. On Nov 6, 1926, to Leo J. Betz and Mildred Shipman Betz. She was one of six children.
During World War Two, she worked as a secretary in Washington, D.C. She recalled it as a happy time in her life....
Ruth Lynn Daggett
Jan 21, 2024
Our beloved mother, Ruth Lynn Daggett (née Hansen, née Mejia), 66, of Longview, passed away on January 21, 2024, surrounded by her family after a sudden, unexpected decline in her health.
Ruth was born on June 4, 1957, to William and Mildred Hansen (Vickers) in Roseburg, Oregon. She grew up in the Portland area, where she met Juan Mejia, whom she...
Lucille Rothfus
Jan 20, 2024
Longtime area resident Lucille Rothfus, 99, of Kelso passed away Jan. 20, 2024, at Highgate Senior Living in Vancouver.
She was born on May 22, 1924, to Jack Ray and Matie Satterlee.
Lucille grew up and lived in the Kelso area until moving to Vancouver and then Olympia and retired in Woodland. She and husband Lloyd met in their early teens and...
Wilma Jean Engebretson
Jan 20, 2024
Wilma Jean Engebretson (nee Hines) passed away at her Longview home Jan. 20, 2024, at the age of 103. She was surrounded by love, light, and family.
“Jean” or “Sis”, as many called her, was born Oct. 12, 1920, in Stringtown, Ohio, to Robert Leslie Hines and Ruth Manila (Johnson) Hines. She was the second of their six children. Jean...
Frank Joseph Mellis Jr.
Jan 17, 2024
Lifelong local resident Frank Joseph Mellis Jr., 77, of Longview passed away Jan. 17, 2024, at Frontier Rehabilitation.
He was born Oct. 21, 1946, in Longview to Frank and Phyllis (Van Blitterswyk) Mellis. His father passed away in 1948. His mother remarried and Frank was raised by his stepfather, James Down.
Frank attended R.A. Long High School. He worked for the Cowlitz...
Rose Ella Behrend
Jan 16, 2024
Rose Ella Behrend was born Oct. 31, 1934, to Philip and Mae Belle (Cobb) Behrend in Custer, S.D. She passed away Jan. 16, 2024, in Longview, Wash.
Rose Ella moved with her family from South Dakota to Oregon in 1937. After about a year there, the family moved to McCleary, Wash., in 1938. She attended grade school in McCleary and graduated...
Mary Louise Chase
Jan 16, 2024
Mary Louise Chase, 92, died Jan.16, 2024, at the Rose Hill Adult Family Home in Longview.
She was born March 20, 1931, in Toppinish, Wash., to John N. and Ella May (Pease) Clees. She attended a number of schools while living with her grandmother, aunts and uncles. She graduated from R.A. Long High School, Lower Columbia College with a degree in...
Eldora Theola Franklin
Jan 15, 2024
Longtime local resident Eldora Theola Franklin, 96, of Longview passed away Jan. 15, 2024, at the Canterbury Gardens.
She was born Oct. 8, 1927, in Roseglen, N.D., to Thomas and Elise (Pederson) Franklin. Eldora attended schools in Roseglen and Minot, N.D.
Eldora moved to the local area from Minot 78 years ago. She was a machine operator in the Longview Fibre Box...
Aidron Odel Gallagher
Jan 13, 2024
Lifelong local resident Aidron Odel Gallagher, 80, of Longview, passed away Jan. 13, 2024, at home.
He was born May 29, 1943, in Cathlamet, to Aidron O’Brien Gallagher and Genevieve Irene (Nunes) Gallagher. He graduated from Mark Morris High School and earned an associate’s degree from Lower Columbia College.
Aidron, also known as “Skip,” served in the Navy from 1960 to 1966...
Robin Louise Lingle
Jan 13, 2024
Lifelong local resident Robin Louise Lingle, 64, of Longview passed away Jan. 13, 2024, at St. John Medical Center.
She was born Sept. 19, 1959, in Longview to Donald Lee and Barbara Alene (Stacey) Lingle, and graduated from R.A. Long High School.
Robin was a cook and bartender. People were drawn to her great sense of humor. She loved shopping with her...
Gordon Edward Jarvis
Jan 13, 2024
Longtime Kelso, Wash., resident Gordon Jarvis, 86, passed away at home Jan. 13, 2024.
He was born Sept. 1, 1937, in Rector, Ark., to George and Blanche (Gordon) Jarvis. The family of nine moved to Salmon Creek, Wash., in 1942. Gordon graduated from La Center High School in 1955. After graduation he joined the Army and served from 1955 to 1957,...
Mark Adam Laufer
Jan 7, 2024
Mark Adam Laufer was born on September 3, 1964 to Sandra (Cooper) and Raymond Laufer in Longview, Washington. He passed away on January 7, 2024.
Growing up, Mark played the alto saxophone, ran cross country, swam on the high school swim team, and worked diligently to earn the rank of Eagle Scout.
After graduating from Mark Morris High School in...
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