Obituary Listing

Sep 19, 2024

David Patrick Clyde of Cannon Beach, Oregon passed away on September 19th, 2024 at home surrounded by his wife, son, and daughter. After a relatively short battle with cancer, David was reunited with his father, David Evan (Pat) Clyde, and Verla Bess Gearheart who had previously passed.

Having been born on August 23rd, 1943 in Haver, Montana, David and his family...

Sep 2, 2024

Janeen Kay Provo, affectionately known as “Neen,” passed away at the age of 77, leaving behind a legacy of love, creativity, art, and connection. A devoted mother, nana, wife, sister, and friend, Janeen carried herself with a radiant energy that drew people in.Born on April 2, 1947, to Daniel and Virginia ‘Ginny’ Justad, Janeen grew up with two brothers, Peter...

Aug 17, 2024

Raymond Andrew Tynkila was born on February 22, 1923, in Aberdeen, Washington, and died on August 17, 2024, in Astoria, Oregon, at the age of 101. He spent most of his youth living in Finland with his father Oskar before his passing from cancer. Ray returned to the United States at 15 and settled in Aberdeen, Washington, with his Aunt...

Aug 16, 2024

Dorothy Mae Johnson, 101, long-time resident of Naselle, Washington died on August 16, 2024. 

Dorothy was born in Louisville, Kentucky to Jacob and Mattie Gruner. Dorothy attended Henry Manly Junior High prior to attending Peniel Bible Institute in Campton, Kentucky where she earned a Diploma of Graduation on April 19, 1940. She worked in an office before she met Harvey Johnson,...

Aug 13, 2024

July 23, 1940 – August 13, 2024

Kathleen E. Helmersen, loving wife, mother, grandma and great-grandma, passed away on Tuesday, August 13th, 2024 with family by her side. She passed after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s, at the age of 84.

Kathy was born on July 23, 1940 to Alfred and Frances Beck of Menahga, MN. When Kathy was still fairly young,...

Aug 11, 2024

Dolores Lenore Nielson, 85, of Astoria, died last month, July 11, 2024, in Astoria. 

She was born Oct. 19, 1938 in Astoria to Bernard and May Swenson. 

After graduating in 1957 from Astoria High School, Dolores joined the Army, and became a WAC. She was stationed in Washington DC at the Pentagon, Ft. Ord, California, and Heidelberg, Germany while serving 4 years. 

She...

Aug 10, 2024

MILDRED ALICE OLIVE ST.MARTIN

Mildred Alice Olive St.Martin, age 89, passed peacefully into Eternal Glory on Saturday, August 10, 2024, in Medical Lake, Washington, surrounded by her children and grandchildren who lovingly cared for her at home as her health declined. There were many opportunities to speak of heaven and their mutual trust in the Lord Jesus Christ and his redemptive...

Aug 7, 2024

Jan Jorgen Schultz (March 4, 1952 to August 7, 2024) of Astoria Oregon, was a loving, dedicated to his family and a community man.

Jan was born and raised on Schultz Lane. He raised his 3 girls within the clatsop county area ultimately returning to his homestead. He loved his farm animals, especially his goats. He never met a stranger and...

Aug 6, 2024

Susan Snell Marble, aged 92, passed away on August 6, 2024, in Seaside, Oregon. Born in Portland, Oregon, Susan was a beloved member of her community and cherished by those who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, Robert E. Henderson and Floyd L. Marble, and her son, Robert E. Henderson, Jr. Susan is survived by her sons,...

Aug 6, 2024

Well, it’s finally happened. It’s funny how we don’t always get what we want out of life, but I tell you what, I may not have gotten everything I wanted, but I sure had a great one. I knew it was going to happen one day, and I always told everyone, when it’s your turn, it’s your turn and crazily...

Jul 28, 2024

Jul 26, 2024

Former Seattle Mayor Charles “Charley” T. Royer, who served three terms in office (1978-1990), passed away July 26th at his home in Gearhart, Oregon.

Charley was the longest serving mayor of Seattle; an award-winning American television journalist; and former director of the Institute for Politics at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. He was a co-chair of...

Jul 23, 2024

Karen Jo Ottem, 65, of Seaside, died July 23, 2024, at Oregon Health Sciences University Hospital ICU, Portland, OR, of complications of diabetes.

She was born August 5, 1958, at Laon AB, France, to Lt. Col. Gerald Arthur Ottem and Josephine Lucille (Kelly) Ottem. She lived there with her family in the village of Charmes, France, for two years, then began the journey...

Jul 20, 2024

Kirsten Marie Thorslev (63)

October 19th, 1960- July 20th, 2024

Kirsten passed away in Providence Milwaukie Emergency room, surrounded by Family, “Thank-You, Gary for holding her hand for so many hours,” and thank God for cell phones for my brothers.

She had battled with many difficulties with her health, always surprising us and pulling through but not this time.

Kirsten was born in Washington...

Jun 12, 2024

In loving memory of Shawna Annette Morris

We regret to announce the sudden passing of Shawna Annette Morris, on June 12th, 2024, in Astoria Oregon.Shawna was born in Albany Oregon and grew up in Milton-Freewater. She attended McLoughlin High School. She enjoyed art, coloring, singing, and music.

She also loved to go camping and being on the Oregon Coast. Her favorite color...

Jun 12, 2024

Shirley A. Powers

Shirley Ann (Martin) Powers, 81, of Warrenton, OR passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2024. 

She was born in Salt Lake City, UT on November 1, 1942, the daughter of Therman and Mrytle

Martin.

Shirley grew up in Hermiston, OR, graduating from Hermiston High School in 1960. She

obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education in 1967 and Master’s Degree in

Elementary Curriculum in...

Jun 4, 2024

Colleen (Coffey) Hansen of Astoria, OR passed away June 4, 2024.

Colleen was born Jan 11, 1945, in Hood River, OR. She graduated from Wy’East High School

and attended Portland State University. She met and married her husband Gerald “Jerry” Hansen

in 1971 and they resided in Astoria where they raised 2 children, Melissa and Jeremy Hansen.

Colleen was very close to her siblings,...

Jun 1, 2024

Sheila Irene Teague, 80, of Astoria, Oregon, went to be with the Lord on June 1, 2024.

Sheila was born to Larry and Irene Peterson on December 28, 1943, in Cathlamet, Washington, the oldest

of six children. After the family lived in Washington, Oregon, and California, they settled back in Astoria

when she was 15. Sheila graduated from Astoria High School in 1962.

Sheila...

May 27, 2024

Barbara “Basia” Rittel was loved by so many. She was recently widowed by her husband Rick Rittel. They had a love story that is so touching, in which she came all the way from Poland to be with him. They were married for 25 happy years and she became a wonderful part of our family. She enjoyed mushroom hunting, spending...

May 23, 2024