All Obituaries

Robert Emery Wittman passed away peacefully on May 25th in Buckley at the Heritage House memory care facility.    Bob was born in 1931 in Dodge City, Kansas to parents Emery and Elna Wittman.  He served in the US Army during the Korean War and used the GI Bill afterwards to help earn his BS degree at Wichita State University.  After graduating he worked as an engineer at Boeing, first in Wichita and later in the Seattle area (where he met his wife Norma) until his...

Caroline Frances Burrell, nee Thorp, was the first born to a Washington pioneer family on October 15, 1923. She was the granddaughter of Flora Splawn, who was the daughter of Charles Splawn, niece of A J Splawn, and granddaughter of F M Thorp, all early Washington pioneers. She passed away May 16, 2020, peacefully at a nursing home in Lynnwood, at the age of 96. Caroline graduated from Zillah High School and attended Central Washington College of Education and Eastern Washington College of...

John Douglas Rogers “Buck”, age 74, passed away at home on May 16, 2020 due to complications resulting from glioblastoma cancer.  He was born in Auburn, WA on December 5, 1945 to John and Louise (Thorpe) Rogers. John’s family also included his sisters Dolores “Dody” and Joan “Toni” and a nearby large extended family.   He was a dedicated student-athlete participating in football and track.  Following his graduation from Enumclaw...

Mary Darlene Mohn, 90, of Enumclaw, died May 14, 2020 at her home. Mary was born October 16, 1929 in Wells, Minnesota to Lawrence and Minnie (Anthony) Espeland. The most important people in Mary’s life are those left to cherish her memory: daughters, Karen Greer (Fred) and Joan Rogers (Tony); and 5 grandchildren, Derek Mohn, Alycia Rogers, Teylar Greer, Delanie Greer and DarCee Greer. Remembrance donations may be made in Mary’s name to Seattle Cancer Care Alliance P.O. Box...

Tilman Allen Brooks left this earth in the comfort of the Auburn Hospital on May 14, 2020 with his son by his side until his last breath. He was born in Seattle, WA on Jan. 24, 1963 to Tilman White Brooks and Nellvergne Allen-Young. He often went by his nickname 'Tab', by those who were close to him. It was easy for Tab to find common ground and camaraderie with all who crossed his path as his friendship came with no judgment or conditions. He married the love of his...

Karen K Rawson Karen was born January 3, 1948 to Lloyd and Beverlie Johnson. She was a 1966 graduate of White River High school and lived her entire life in Buckley. She passed away May 13 at her home with her beloved husband by her side. Karen married Gene Rawson in November 1967 and they had 52 good solid years together. She helped Gene with his business, Rawson Logging, and kept the books for 47 years. Together they had two children, Barry and Kayce. Karen dedicated many, many years, and...

Janis Ann Boyden, age 79, passed away May 12, 2020.  She was born on July 22, 1940 in the family home, near Lafferty Creek, Arkansas to Elbert and Edna (Gower) Martin.  She was the fourth of ten children.  Her parents moved to Washington where her father worked on the Railroad and settled in Clearview.  There she caught the eye of a passing trucker, Ronald Boyden at a local diner. Ron and Jan were married on July 27, 1957, and lived in Arlington until 1967, before...

      Shirley Jeanne Heisserman, daughter of Roy and Elva Richards, was born on April 12, 1935 on a 400acre cattle ranch just west of Ellensburg, Washington. Growing up on the ranch held many of her fondest memories including riding the work horses in from the fields, befriending the barn cats and spending time with her collie dog, Lassie. She also helped her mother in the vegetable garden and canned fruits and vegetables every summer.       In high...

Genevieve June (Schonbachler) Bolson, 92, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2020 at her home in Enumclaw.  Gen was born on June 23, 1927 in Enumclaw.  She was predeceased by her husband, Charles R. Bolson, Sr., her parents, Ludwig and Bertha Schonbachler, her brothers Frank, Herman (Pat), John and Norman Schonbachler, and her sister, Louise Jongewaard.  She is survived by her children, Charles R. Bolson, Jr., Marjorie Lundeen, and Virginia Wilkinson, her sister-in-law Carole...

Gus Wiebenga Jr. passed away peacefully on May 8, 2020 at the age of 80. He was born January 30, 1940 in Downey, California to Gus and Evelyn Wiebenga. As the 4th of 5 children Gus was raised on a dairy farm in Long Beach, California. After high school Gus joined the Marine Corps and following his service he moved to Enumclaw, Washington where he raised his family. After retiring Gus moved to Monticello, Arkansas. Gus was an entrepreneur throughout his life owning 5 meat shops and multiple...