Obituary Listing

Timmy A. Michaelson

Timmy A. Michaelson

Sep 15, 2023

    It is with great pain and sorrow that we must say goodbye to Timmy A. Michaelson who has passed on to be with his son and our heavenly father after a long hard battle with cancer. Timmy A. Michaelson passed away on September 15, 2023 at the age of 68.    Timmy Aloysius Micahelson was born to Joe...

James Neikes

James Neikes

Sep 1, 2023

James J. Neikes (Ace) was born in Astoria to Dr. Robert D. Neikes and Elizabeth Judd Neikes in 1956. He was the fourth of five children. 

Jim grew up on the sunny south slope of Astoria and enjoyed building forts, buying, selling and fixing anything on two wheels, mainly skateboards, bicycles and Honda motorcycles.  He had fond memories spending time...

Jimmy Cole

Jimmy Cole

Aug 26, 2023

Jimmy Edward Cole of Seaside Oregon, born June 2, 1948, passed August 26, 2023. Jim was the third of seven children born to Roy and Mary Cole who preceded him in death. He is survived by a brother Roger Cole, and sisters Shirleen Hutchens, Diane Schafer, Patty Boehm and Judy Knapp. Brother Fred Cole preceded him in death.

While never...

Connie Frances Adams

Connie Frances Adams

Aug 26, 2023

Connie Frances Adams was born on March 4, 1946. She often joked she was born during the only “command” of the year: March forth! From that day, she marched toward the draw and dreams of the vast ocean. Starting her life in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, Connie knew the vastness of the Midwest and its never ending plains. She was born to...

Ronald Boat

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

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

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

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...

Marilyn Botts

Marilyn Botts

Jul 31, 2023

Marilyn Botts, 76, of Seaside passed away July 31, 2023.

Christopher Kiepke

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...