Obituary Listing
Ronald Boat
Aug 25, 2023
Ronald Boat passed away on August 25, 2023, in Seaside, Oregon. He was a remarkable individual who touched the lives of many with his dedication to his craft and his unwavering commitment to his loved ones.Born on March 17, 1944, in White City, Oregon, Ronald grew up in a supportive and loving family. His parents, Roy and Grace Boat, instilled...
Jon W Johnson
Aug 22, 2023
Jon was born on July 23, 1942, at Columbia Memorial Hospital in Astoria, Oregon to Elinor Webber Johnson and Wallace (Bud) Johnson. He is survived by his two sons, Joshua Johnson and J. Seth Johnson, their wives Stefani and Ona and four grandchildren, Judi, Dylan, Hattie and Pete. He was preceded in death by his wife Judi Johnson in...
Carol Ann Ennis
Aug 13, 2023
Carol Ann Ennis, a beloved member of the community, has passed away at the age of 77. She was born on July 17, 1946, in Aberdeen, Washington, to her loving parents Vernon and Lesta Rogers. Carol Ann's journey came to a peaceful end on August 13, 2023, in Astoria, Oregon.Throughout her life, Carol Ann left an indelible mark on those...
Jean Elizabeth Elliott
Aug 10, 2023
Jean Elizabeth Elliott, a 60 year member of the Seaside community, passed away on August 10, 2023, in Astoria, Oregon. Born on November 18, 1925 to Alexander Campbell and Grace Brown, Jean led a remarkable life filled with love, dedication, and selflessness. Born and raised in Washougal, Washington Jean graduated from Washougal High School. Jean's professional path as a Secretary to...
Christopher Kiepke
Jul 17, 2023
Christopher J. Kiepke, 50, of Astoria, passed away at home, on July 17 th , 2023, after a lifelong battle with heartfailure. He was born and raised in Astoria, OR by his parents, Donna and George Kiepke, alongside hisyounger sister, Melissa. Being born with heart complications and having undergone multiple heart surgeriesthroughout childhood and his adult life, he adopted a...
Barbara Grafton
Jul 15, 2023
Barbara Jean Grafton, age 90, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2023. She was born January 23, 1933 in Cavour, South Dakota to Francis and Lillian (Knouse) Dollenbacher. After graduating from nursing school, Barbara moved to Oregon where she met the love of her life, Arthur Grafton, Jr. Barbara and Art married August 21, 1955 in Cavour, South Dakota then...
Sharon Lynn Alexander
Jul 12, 2023
Sharon Alexander passed away on July 12th after a five-year battle with Frontotemporal Dementia. Sharon was happily married to Andy Alexander for 29 years. She spent most of her life in Camden, AR, where she worked at the hospital and made a home with Andy. They shared many memorable years in Arkansas with friends and loved ones. Together, they united...
David LeRoy Enslow
Jul 8, 2023
David LeRoy Enslow was the first child of Ben and Theda Enslow, born December 16th, 1943 in St. Petersburg Florida.
As a Military child, David lived in many locations throughout the US and Guam, setting in Astoria Oregon in 1957, attending Astoria High School, graduating in 1961. David joined the USAF in 1961. Assigned to the 641st AWRS, Melville...
Anneliese Meadows
Jul 3, 2023
Anneliese was born in Munich, Germany on December 16, 1926 to Emil Mehling and Anna Hirschmann. Her mother passed when Anneliese was very young, but she had very fond memories of spending time with her father, riding bikes and exploring nature in Germany. Anneliese’s childhood was marred by the horror of World War II; because of this she grew to...
Shirley Johnson
Jun 13, 2023
August 23d, 1930, Shirley Salmi was born in a logging camp near Jewell, Oregon to Roy and Sivian “Siv” (Saranpaa) Salmi. Her father had worked the woods since age 15 as whistle punk then the steam donkey, trains and log trucks. Their first home was in Seaside, where Shirley started first grade.
The Salmi family purchased a dairy farm...
Brian Dean Pogue
May 28, 2023
Brian Pogue unexpectedly went home to be with the Lord on May 28, 2023 due to cardiac arrest while working on the deck at his Sunriver home. He was born on November 25, 1952, in Astoria, Oregon to Lloyd and Helen (Larson) Pogue. His departure leaves behind a profound void in the lives of those fortunate enough to know...
Patricia Katherine Whitten
May 15, 2023
Patricia (Pat) Whitten passed away on May 15, 2023 at Clatsop Care Center in Astoria.
She was born October 5 1935 to Ralph and Lillian (Isack) Shaw in Portland, Oregon. She lived her life in Astoria, graduating from Astoria High School.
Pat married her husband, William (Bill) Whitten on May 29, 1958 in Astoria. They had been married 63...
Clifford Galen LaMear
May 14, 2023
Clifford Galen LaMear passed away peacefully from Alzheimer-related causes at Columbia Memorial Hospital, with his beloved wife Arline by his side. He was 85 years old.
Cliff, who went by the name Galen in his early years, was born in Astoria, Oregon to Anna Belle and Clifford Vern LaMear. Cliff received his high school diploma in West Seattle, a...
Bruce Merlyn Lukens
Apr 30, 2023
Bruce Merlyn Lukens passed away on April 30, 2023, from organ failure associated with kidney disease. He was diagnosed with kidney failure in 2007 and began dialysis in November. He continued with dialysis for three-days-per-week until April 25, 2023, when he chose to stop the treatment.
Bruce was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on August 8, 1948. Growing...
Mila Marche
Apr 29, 2023
Mila Marche was the only child of Milo and LaVerta (Olson) Hunger. She was born inTacoma, WA on June 27 th , 1943. She spent her early childhood in Dash Point, WAbefore moving to Elma, WA, where she graduated from high school in 1961. After high school,she attended Grays Harbor College in Aberdeen, WA, where she studied business.She resided most...
Richard Proctor
Apr 26, 2023
Richard Thaddeus Proctor, 61, of Warrenton, Oregon, passed away on April 26, 2023 at his home. He was born on June 1, 1961 in Seattle, Washington. He is preceded in passing by his parents, Ann Moore and John Proctor.Richard grew up in the Seattle area and graduated from North Kitsap High School. After some traveling post-graduation, he received an Associates...
Melinda Gustafson
Apr 8, 2023
Melinda Lee (Goin) Gustafson passed away on April 8, 2023 in Seaside, OR after a long battle withAlzheimer’s dementia.Melinda was born in Port Angeles, WA on December 27, 1950 to Richard and Geraldine (Todd) Goin andmoved to Astoria when she was an infant with her parents and brothers Dennis and Michael.She attended Astor School and Astoria High School and earned...
Donna Lynn Pomeroy
Apr 6, 2023
Donna Lynn Pomeroy, age 78, of Svensen, Oregon, passed away peacefully at home on April 6, 2023. She was born on September 18, 1944, in West Orange, New Jersey, to Philip J Monahan II and Mary Lynn-Monahan.
Donna grew up in West Orange and attended school there. On November 27, 1965, she married the love of her life, Richard...
Sandra Lynn Fisher
Feb 28, 2023
Longtime Hammond resident Sandra Lynn (Sandy) Fisher, who could always be counted on fora hug, whether you needed one or not, died Feb. 28 at Columbia Memorial Hospital. She was73.Sandy was an exuberant and outgoing person who always lit up a room. As a result, shegathered a wide circle of friends and acquaintances.But family came first.As the eldest of four...
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