Sheri is the daughter of the late Jack Kendall and Donna Kendall of Eatonville. Sister of Karen (Scott) Mickelson, Utah, Shannon (Tim) Gallagher of Puyallup, Craig (Wendy) Kendall of Wyoming, Randy Kendall of Spanaway (deceased), Debbie (David) Horner of California. Mother of six children, Jon (Heather) Jensen, Jennifer (Justin) Jensen, Sherita (Chris) Harris, Stormy James Miller (3-25-83 to 6-25-83), Echo (Tyler) Miller, Clint (Sarah) Miller. Grandmother of 15 precious children. Sheri fought a valiant battle with breast cancer for nearly a year, until complications set in, making her body too weak to continue on. She passed on the evening of April 1, 2015, gently holding her mother’s hand and surrounded by her family. She was greeted in Heaven by her Pa Pa Kendall, her brother Randy and her precious son
Stormy. Sheri’s big smile, happy and generous giving nature will be missed by many – her last gift was lovingly given so others may see the beauty of the world. Dance with the Angels, honey.Till we meet again. We love you, Your loving family. Family graveside memorial will be held Friday, April 17th at 2 o’clock at Fir Lane Memorial Park, 176th, Spanaway, Washington.

William A. Tietjen of Eatonville, was born in Anacortes on May 10, 1923 and died April 11, 2015.
Army retired, WWII veteran, served 25 years service for our country. Beloved father survived by 9 of 10 children as well as several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren.
A final salute will be held at The Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent, WA on Thursday, April 30, 2015 at 11 a.m.

Woody Moore,
age 21, passed
away unexpectedly
after a brief illness
in Bellingham, WA
on April 21, 2015.
He graduated from Eatonville High
School in 2012 and was a junior
at Western Washington University.
Woody was surrounded by
his roommates and faithful friends
from Ecclesia and Christ the King
in Bellingham. Woody’s motto in
life was to “love extravagantly” and
he lived it so well. His faith defined
who he was, and it is through
this shared hope in Christ that we
look forward to seeing him again.
Woody is survived by his parents
Thomas and Peggy
Moore of Eatonville,
sisters
Hannah and Em,
brother Jack,
uncles Bobby,
Christopher, John and Doug, aunts
Susan, Kris, Jenny, Tracie and Sally
and all of the cousins. Woody was
preceded in death by his grandparents
and his cousin Abby. Services
were held in Eatonville. Memorials
in Woody’s name may be made to
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
at www.jdrf.org or to your local
Young Life chapter or online at
www.younglife.org. You may share
your memories with the family at
www.westfordfuneralhome.com

Born Jan. 11, 1931. Died Feb. 26, 2015
Survived by wife Wanda (Terri) Conant; daughter Debbie (John) Owens; son James (Laura) Conant; daughter Pamela (Jerry) Curtis; son Christopher Conant; 12 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Memorial service will be held at Conant residence, 3 p.m. Saturday, May 16. Take 320th to 41st Avenue East, 31511 41st Ave. E. (end of road).

Duane “Sam” Reichel was born in Tacoma, August 16, 1933 to John and Beatrice Reichel. He was the middle child with two older sisters Berniece and Betty, a younger brother Cliff, and sister Kay. He spent his childhood living in the Roy/ Lacamas area. He graduated from Eatonville High School in 1951. He was drafted into the army and spent two years at Ft. Richardson, Alaska during the Korean War. He returned and married his wife Norma Walters of 60 years on March 25, 1955, then moved to Eatonville shortly thereafter. As the great dad he was, he instilled a love of base- ball into his children, which he coached for 15 years including several championship teams. He also had a love of gardening, fish- ing, camping, hiking, hunting, and an interest in guns. As an avid motorcyclist, he toured across the western U.S. from Fairbanks to the Grand Can- yon mostly with his wife Norma, including many trips to Yellow- stone National Park. He will be forever remembered as a kind, gentle man who would do any- thing for everyone. He was a very proud member of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe and valued his Indian ancestry. He was also a member of the Ohop Grange for over 60 years. He was a retiree of the WSDOT. He is survived by his wife Norma; sons Ron, Perry (Deborah), Dave (Bridgit), a daugh- ter Patricia (David); grandchildren Dianna, Andrew, Danielle, John, Megan, Michaela, Alfred, Tyler and; great-grandchildren Baylee, Zivah, Barbara and MacKenzie. His service will be Saturday, May 16 at 10 a.m. at the Eatonville Baptist Church.

Gerald L. “Jerry” Snyder was born 5/22/1944 and passed away 4/19/2015 in Richmond, Va. from a courageous battle with cancer. Jerry is preceded in death by father Glenn, mother Paula and sisters  Carole (Jim), Judy (Donnie), and brother Leland.  He is survived by his children: Dean (Sandi), Erik (Amy) Jack (Amy) and Davin. Also by his beloved grandchildren Mia, Isabelle, Scott, Kinley, and Merrick, and numerous nieces and nephews.  Jerry was a U.S. Army veteran and then he became a master carpenter. He was an avid hunter and sports fan.  He loved NASCAR and his Seahawks. Graveside service Friday, June 26 at Claquato Cemetary in Chehalis at 3 p.m. Celebration of life to follow, more details to follow at service.

Lorie Kay Dawley, 57, of Eatonville, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2015 at home of lung cancer. Lorie was born February 13, 1958 in El Cajon, Calif. to Dale and Patricia Goodenough (Kaiser). She married the late David Dawley in 1974 and settled in Eatonville in 1989 after stops in New York and Wisconsin. Lorie is survived by her father, Dale Goodenough of Hereford, Ariz.; five sons, Shanon of Aberdeen, Jamie of Chehalis, Lance of Eatonville, and Ty of Beaverton, Ore.; one daughter, Kayla of Eatonville; one sister Patti of San Diego and several nephews, nieces and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her infant son Dave (1973), mother Patricia (1991), brothers David (1999) and Dale (2001), sister Sharon (2004) and husband David (2005). Mountain View Funeral Home in charge of cremation. In keeping with the wishes of Lorie there will be no services.

Doris was born in Tacoma, WA to Mary and Ogie Enwall. She passed away in Auburn, WA. Doris graduated from Eatonville High School, class of 1965, and from Pacific Lutheran University. Doris and Danny Kay married (divorced) in 1968. Doris is survived by her daughter Hilary (Brian) Cahill of Maple Valley, son Ian Kay of Issaquah and grandchildren Flannery and Penelope Cahill. Also surviving are sisters Mary Ellen (Dave) McBroom of Redondo Beach, CA, and Evelyn Enwall Agostinelli of Snohomish, WA. A memorial will be held this summer. Doris loved her family deeply.

Robert C. Corbett passed away peacefully on June 20, 2015 at the age of 92. Bob was born March 28, 1923 in Tacoma, WA. He was raised in Eatonville on Rapjohn Lake where he assisted his parents as they ran a chicken dinner inn.
He graduated from Eatonville High School 1941, went to the University of Washington, pledging Beta Theta Pi fraternity. He learned to fly in the Navy Air Corps in WWII. He married the love of his life, Norma Sjursen, together for 64 years. Bob loved his career in logging retiring at the age of 77 yet continued his “riggin’ fits” well into his dying days. Corbett Logging was well known and respected in the industry. Bob was also a member of Gyro and the Washington Masons. Bob loved traveling to various countries, to away Husky games and Stan Boreson Tours as well as tennis, golf and hunting with his many cherished friends.
Bob will be dearly missed as he was most charming, upbeat and funny and full of advice – most often saying “Have all the fun you can!” and “Don’t get old!” He lived a long, full and wonderful life. He is preceded in death by his wife Norma, parents Raymond and Evelyn Corbett, and his sister Peg Galbraith. He is survived by his children, Bob (Sonya), Candy and Scott (Laurie), his sisters Sharon Jasmer, Kathy (Bob) Kuper and many nieces and nephews and dear friends.
A memorial service will be held at Mountain View Funeral Home, 4100 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, Lakewood on July 16, 2015 @ 12:00 in the Aspen Chapel with a reception to follow. In lieu of flowers please donate to a charity of your choice or the Franciscan Foundation PO Box 1502, Tacoma, WA 98401-1502

Russell Eveleth was
Born 9-30-1939 and
Passed 6-19-2015 in
Tacoma WA.
Russ was a kind
loving husband, Dad,
Grandpa and Friend.
He is survived
by his wife Peggy
of 50 plus years,
Daughters Kathryn
McKenzie, Annette
Howard(Ron),Janet
Brenestahl (Dave)11 Grandchildren,
and 11 Great Grandchildren,
Sister Rosalie Cole(Jay) and many
nieces and nephews.
Russ enjoyed
owning Eveleth
Trucking with Peggy
and being involved
in the Washington
Log Trucking Association
for many
years. His recent
passion was working
on antique tractors
and tractor pulling.
His passing will
leave a void in the
hearts of many.
A memorial service will be held
July 12th at 1:00 PM at the Elk
Plain Grange Hall.

Surrounded by friends, Cathy Wheeler passed away at home, Nov. 18, 2014 from ALS at the age of 62.
Cathy, a long time resident of Eatonville, was a dedicated teacher at Challenger High School.
Cathy was born in Colorado to a military family. She spent her childhood traveling throughout the South Pacific, living in Japan, Australia and settling in Hawaii. While living in Hawaii, Cathy was a surfer, scuba instructor, raced motorcycles. She trained as a bookkeeper. As an adult Cathy moved to Washington. She graduated from Evergreen State University and began to teach, first in elementary and then high school. Cathy loved teaching and she loved her students. She had a strong dedication to their learning and their future.
Cathy’s favorite past times included movies, mysteries novels, crocheting, gardening and especially traveling.
Thank you to her caregivers and friends.
“Life is a mystery to be solved through adventure.”

Ken was a loving husband to Dawn for 55 years, A wonderful loving father to Ken, Jennie and Patty. Grandfather to Rick, Josh, Ken Jr., Trish, Zeb, Sarah, Jeremy and Ben, Great Grandfather to Cody, Emily, Josh, and Gage, Great Great Grandfather to Haily and Carter. And to his best friend of 10 years Inge. Dad traveled the world with Mom and was an avid outdoorsman, hunting most of the big game animals of North America and fishing for the big ones.
Dad you will be missed by all, we will sit by the kitchen table for coffee again one day. Dad, we all love you.
Ken did not want any memorial so we are going to respect his wishes.

On July 5th, the world lost an amazing man, Tom Lonn of Eatonville, WA passed away. Tom was born in Shelton, WA on May 22, 1935 to Viola Johnson Lonn and Ben Lonn Sr. The family moved to Eatonville in the late 1930’s. His father passed away when he was young and his mother married Curtis Hedborg, who became his much loved step-father. He grew up on the homestead, attended school in Eatonville, graduating in 1953. He then spent 4 years in the Marines before returning to his home to work in the logging industry. He worked in Tacoma as a boat builder after apprentice school at Bates Community College he joined the Carpenters Union Local #470 and had a long career as a proud union carpenter. In 1962 he married the love of his life, Joanne and became a devoted father to her 3 children. In 1965 they added a daughter to their family.
Tom was very active in his community and was an advocate for many projects for the town of Eatonville. Tom served on the town council, helped build and drove the first daffodil floats, as an Eagles member and activities director built ballfields, and coached baseball teams. To be closer to work the family lived in Edgewood for 25 years. Then retired back to the Eatonville area in 1997 after purchasing 20 acres cut and milled the timber and built a new home. After retiring, one of his most important roles was a Lions club member. As a Lion, Tom held many offices, including District governor for District 19. Through the Lions club he helped to re-model the Rainier Building in Eatonville, worked on improving local baseball fields, the fireworks stand, the Arts Festival, membership drives, Christmas tree sales and arranged for remarkable signage for his truck with his grandson Bryan for local parades and events to show the communities what Lions are all about, plus many more projects too numerous to name. Tom was also a member of the American Legion. And to the good friends that grew up with him he was known as the Ruler of the Raccoon club.
Tom loved sports. He was a Husky football season ticket holder for 54 years and introduced his children and grandchildren to the love of sports and the joys of passionately (and loudly) watching the game whether at home or in the stadium.
He is survived by his wife Joanne, his children Karon Lael, Jerry and Shawna Brashears, Debbie and David Conley, Trisha and Greg Brown, his Grandchildren Amy, Brenda, Bryan, Shannon, Michelle, Tina, Erika, Stephanie and Alycia, his 17 Great-grandchildren and 5 Great-great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. All of whom will never forget his never wavering love and support. He is now reunited with his 4 older brother’s Ben, Larry, Louis and Les.
Please join us in a celebration of his life at 2PM on Sunday August 23rd at Glacier View Park.
285 Fir Ave N, Eatonville, WA 98328. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in his name to the Eatonville Lions Club PO Box 385 Eatonville WA 98328.

Priscilla Ann Fortiner, born June 21, 1939, passed away on July 16, 2015 after a long battle with cancer. Priscilla was a longtime resident of South Pierce County and was a dedicated teacher at Eatonville Elementary School.
Priscilla was born in Rochester, NY and moved to the country outside of Rochester when she was 4. She attended school in a one room school house, with no running water in Chili, NY. In 1958, Priscilla met Robert Fortiner (1934 – 1998). They were married in 1959. Robert was an M.D. in the military, and after being stationed at Fort Lewis, the young Fortiner couple decided to settle in Tacoma, WA and start a family. Priscilla taught at Eatonville Elementary School for 15 years.
Over her life, Priscilla lived all over South Pierce County, (Tacoma, Roy, Spanaway and Puyallup). But she truly loved being at her cabin on Anderson Island, where she delighted in sailing, rowing, walking and congregating with family and friends. Priscilla was an avid traveler, visiting Europe, India, Africa, Florida, Montana, Texas, New York and many others.
Priscilla is survived by her sister, Diane Hall; daughter Elise Barker (Tom); daughter Annelise Torgerson (Justin); son John Fortiner (Stacie); and six grandchildren, Max and Julia Barker; Nikolas and Kristofer Torgerson; Serafina and Jakob Fortiner.
A memorial service will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Parkland, WA on Saturday, August 15th at 10:00am, immediately followed by a reception at the church.
In lieu of flowers you may consider donating to Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, attention: donations, PO Box 19023, Seattle, WA 98109 or online at https://secure.seattlecca.org/ by selecting “fund designated by family” or “Dr. Gadi’s Research” under the Designation field.

Richard Griggs Christensen was
born August 25th, 1930 and passed
away peacefully June 11th, 2015.
Dick was born in Tacoma and
raised in Eatonville, Washington.
After graduating high school he attended
UPS. He married his high
school sweetheart Joan “Nancy”
Pravitz in October 1951. Shortly
after, he was deployed to Korea
where he served as a sergeant in
the U.S. Army. Dick owned and
operated Christensens Department
Store in Eatonville. He loved his
small town and was very active in
the local Lions Club.
Dick and Joan retired to Hawaii
in 1988 where they enjoyed the
island life with family and friends.
He always said this was his favorite
time in life. They later moved to
Indio, California but continued to
spend their summers in Eatonville.
Dick was preceded in death by
his wife, Joan Christensen, parents,
Nels and Harriet Christensen and
brothers, Neil, Don and Bill Christensen.
He is survived by a son, Rick
(Dana) Christensen, daughters, Jan
(Steve) Rose and Kay (Chris) Davis,
grandchildren Michelle (Michael)
Christensen, Justin (Sasi) Christensen,
Mark (Lindsay) Rose, Eric
Rose and Brett Harris, and greatgrandson
Liam Christensen.
The family asks that remembrances
be made to the Eatonville
Lions Club.

June Naomi Carney, age 88, of Eatonville, Wash. passed away peacefully on Aug. 16, 2015 with her loving family at her side. She was born in Tacoma on June 2, 1927 and spent most of her life in and around the Eatonville area. She attended Eatonville schools, graduating in 1945. She met Dick Carney, the love of her life, in 1945. They were married on Sept. 2, 1946. They were inseparable through nearly 69 years of marriage, sharing an amazing journey through life. She was able to be a stay-at-home wife and mother to her two sons, John and Jim. As time went on, she became more active in the community around her. She spent time as a member and president of the PTA. She was an active member of the Eatonville Planning Commission, spent time on the police civil service commission, and worked as a volunteer police dispatcher for the Eatonville Police Department. She was active with the Silver Lake Club. For a time, she was secretary of the Cascade Tree Hound Aasociation. She spent many years working the polling places at election time. June was involved with the Daffodil Festival for many years as a chaperone.She volunteered at Northwest Trek, was involved with the Eatonville Historical Society, working as their secretary for a time, and worked with the Pierce County Master Food Preserver Program (taught canning classes and judged at fairs).
June along with husband Dick owned and managed the Moclips Motel for several years, and after selling that business bought and managed the Rimrock apartments in Eatonville. June is survived by her husband Dick, son John (DiAnn) Carney, her two grandchildren Shannon Carney and Shaunna (Philip) tweet, and five great-grandchildren – Payton, Bronson, Landon, Jenna Jepson Tweet; her sister, Mae (Chick) McConnell, many nieces and nephews and longtime friends. June was proceeded in death by her parents, her son Jim Carney and her great-granddaughter Lilly Ann Tweet.
There will be a celebration of June’s life for family and friends on Sept. 15 at the Eatonville Community Center (305 W. Center St.) from 1 to 3 p.m.

Passed Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015 at 2:10 p.m., surrounded by family. Memorial service was held on Thursday at 12 p.m. at the Tanwax Country Chapel. Reception followed at the Ohop Grange.

Born January 29, 1940 in Tacoma, Washington, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2015, at Good Samaritan Hospital, surrounded by family.
James, better known as “Jim” is preceded in death by his wife, Mildred (Aus) Davis and a brother, Carl. Jim is survived by two daughters, Lorraine and Caroline; three grandchildren, Julieanne, Christopher and Katie; two great-grandchildren, Kael and Kinsley; and three siblings, Ester, Margaret and Jake.
Jim was a member of IUOE Local 612 and was a heavy equipment operator. He enjoyed horseback riding, hunting, fishing, gardening and listening to blue grass music. He was a kind man, always ready to help others and expected nothing in return. He will be sorely missed.
At his request, there will not be a memorial service

Age 86, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 25, 2015. Waiting for her there was her loving husband of 59 years, George, her son Donald and five brothers and one sister. She leaves behind her daughter, Connie Kuttig; Sister, Emma Joe Renner; grandchildren, Donald (Michelle) Wallin, Jr.; David (Jennifer) Wallin; Katrina (Kevin) Lynch; Kara (Brian) Duble and 9 great-grandchildren.
Ruby was born in South Dakota and came to the Northwest in 1941. She met George and they were married in December 1946. They were long-time residents of Eatonville. Through the years, Ruby owned and operated Bee Clean Cleaners, Alterations by Ruby and most recently, RW Wallin Pipe Organ and Piano Repair. She will be missed by many. Her gift of witness helped family, friends and strangers.
A service will be held on Monday, November 2nd @ 1:00p.m., Eatonville Baptist Church (825 Eatonville Highway, Eatonville, 98328.

Gayle Diane Kitchel (Puariea), age 72 passed away on October 15, 2015 at Advantage Health Care in Mesa, Arizona. She was born on June 7, 1943 in Tacoma, WA to Moses and Lila(Berg) Puariea.
Gayle grew up in Eatonville, WA, where she graduated from high school in 1961. She was a member of the cheer squad and loved her cheerleading! Gayle often attended the annual reunions to catch up with her friends and classmates.
Gayle married Don in 1961 in Eatonville. They were happily married for 54 years. Gayle enjoyed making crafts, fishing/camping, the beach/clam digging, gardening, spending time with family and friends, and cooking. She loved to sit around the campfire. Food was very important to her and she took pride in providing for her family and guests. It was a social time and there was enough for an army or two! She was known to be kind and generous and was always thinking and doing things for everyone else.
Gayle liked to have fun and host parties. She even instigated recipe cook offs with Spam and Velveeta, and pumpkin decorating contests. Every year she started the holiday season on Thanksgiving mornings with Tom & Jerry’s, breakfast goodies and many, many friends! On New Year’s Day mornings, she loved the traditional Belgian waffle breakfast. She participated in a Bridge Club weekly and gave lessons, and loved to play cards with friends every week. She also loved “bunco,” Easter bonnets, and the cookie exchange. These are the grand-kids favorite memories too! Others say she was a friend to all and to know her was to love her! She was unique and that by knowing her made their life better!
Gayle worked as a realtor for years. Starting as a secretary, she earned her realtor license and during her career received many awards including membership to the Million Dollar Club multiple times. When she retired Don and Gayle moved to Arizona.
Gayle is survived by her husband of 54 years Don; her children Scott, Teresa (Tom) Bond, and Shannon (Jeff) Reding; her grandchildren Matthew, Allison, Rowan and Greyson and many nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her sisters Dode (Jack) Hill and Janice Morrison, mother-in-law Skip Anderson, and sisters-in-law Nancy Margeson and Sandy (Jim) Burgess.
Condolences may be left on Gayle Kitchel’s online guest book at www.sonoranskiesmortuaryaz.com.