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OBITUARIES
Douglas Mahley
Dale Edward Larson
Vancouver, Washington
Feb. 13, 1955 — May 18, 2018
Astoria and Seaside
Feb. 22, 1934 — May 29, 2018
Douglas Mahley was born in Bucyrus, memories by his mother, Mary Stacklin; his
Ohio, to Gene and Mary Stacklin-Mahley. brothers, Chuck Mahley (Rose) and Tim Mah-
ley (Laurie); his sister, Karen Weiler;
Doug passed peacefully May 18,
his children, Amber Mahley, Dan
2018.
Doug was someone who always
McClintock and Ryan Wray; and his
had the best stories to tell, but more
grandchildren, Desmon McKenzie,
important, he knew how to be a good
Sheldon McClintock, Brielle Mc-
Clintock and Mason Wray.
listener. He was patient, and kind,
He was preceded in death by his
and the very best friend you could
father; and grandparents, George
ever hope to find. His favorite game
and Winona Mahley and Frank and
was Name That Tune, he never got
Anna Stacklin .
any of the songs wrong! He dearly
May the heavenly highway be
loved his animals and Harley. His
motto was “Remain Calm,” he was Douglas Mahley smooth, your gas tank always full,
and your hair be fixed. We will see
a perfect example of that.
He is remembered with great love and fond you on the other side of the stars.
An automobile accident on the evening of three children, Kurstin, Rachel and Wyat, and
May 29, 2018, brought the life of a greatly four grandchildren, Carson, Kira, Cohen and
Yuri.
loved man to an abrupt end.
As his wife’s Alzheimer’s progressed,
Dale Larson was born Feb. 22, 1934, in
Dale worked tirelessly to provide
Astoria, to a Swedish immigrant
for her every need, all while en-
father, Karl E. Larson, and a Civil
suring they attended every family
War descended mother, Florence E.
gathering possible. He heroically
Brace. He had an older brother, Al-
len Larson, who passed away ear-
took on this challenge, only giving
lier this year at the age of 86, and
over her care to others when it be-
came detrimental to his health, yet
a recently discovered half-brother,
he still visited and cared for her at
Richard R. Larson Sr., who passed
every chance until his final day.
away in 2008.
A little over two years ago, Dale
At age 17, Dale dropped out of
met Nita Thomson of Seaside, and
high school to work in the woods
Dale Larson
with his gentle smile and comfort-
as a logger with his father. At about
ing small talk they soon found sup-
age 22, he became a longshoreman
port in each other while caring for
alongside his father-in-law. It was a
job he truly loved, and he was a member of their ailing spouses. Nita became a widow,
the International Longshore and Warehouse and soon their friendship bloomed into a lov-
ing companionship. Dale told Nita, “we don’t
Union (ILWU) for over 40 years.
He married Yvonne J. Enbusk on June 5, have much time,” so they packed the next two
1955, and together they had four children, years with as many adventurous vacations,
Dave, Dennis, Robin and Dean. Yvonne contin- work projects and family gatherings as hu-
ues to reside in the Clatsop Care Memory Com- manly possible. There was joy, laughter and a
munity, suffering from advanced Alzheimer’s. wonderful light in their lives once again.
Dale began the Lewis and Clark Shake
At age 84, Dale continued to arrive for
and Shingle Mill, during his years as a long- work every day with a lunch pail in hand, and
shoreman, on the farm property owned by his a smile on his face. Working alongside his
parents. After his retirement from longshor- grandson, Dale, for the past several years, he
ing, he continued his business/hobby at the took pride in the product they produced.
cedar mill, which became the perfect place to
He was a constant presence and guide in
instill pride of work in his children and grand- the lives of his children and grandchildren,
children. Dale’s children, grandchildren and and they will tell you his recipe for success
great-grandchildren were the joy of his life, was work hard and play hard. Their youth
and he was so proud of their accomplishments. was filled with hard work, camping, boating,
Dave Larson and his wife, Lancey, own jet skiing, snow skiing, family picnics and
and operate High Life Adventures and Lar- many wonderful adventures. He was espe-
son Construction Company. They have three cially fond of his granddaughter, Tia, whose
children, Katie (Jake), Jana (Shane) and Heidi mission was to ensure he had every opportu-
(Cameron), and seven grandchildren, Austin, nity to continue to do that.
Dale was admired by the community, and
Kiara, Alivia, Savana, Ava, Kayla and Colton.
Dennis Larson and his wife, Deon, own deeply loved by everyone who had come to
Dennis Larson Excavating, and have two know him, and he genuinely cared for every
children, Neil (Colleen) and Haley, and one person he met. Many have commented that
he was their second father or grandfather. He
grandchild, Ryan.
Robin Jensen works as a civil engineer- was known as “Papa Dale” to hundreds, and
ing specialist with the Oregon Department he loved that. He was a true gentleman.
of Transportation (ODOT), and is married to
A celebration of his life will be held on
Doug. They have four children, Tia (Alex), Saturday, June 9, 2018, at 11 a.m. at the Clat-
Dale, Courtney and Madison, and two grand- sop County Fairgrounds.
children, Irelynn and Cleo.
To honor Dale’s memory, we can all prac-
Dean and his wife, Evie, own Custom Ex- tice his simple truth: A genuine smile and some
cavating and Trail’s End Recovery. They have small talk can make the world a better place.
Ellen ‘Ellie’ Hitsman
Kent, Washington
June 24, 1927 — June 2, 2018
A special lady, Ellen “Ellie” Hitsman, died friend, Mackenzie, the “Coloring Book Lady”
peacefully at her home in the Meridian Valley of Portland’s Saturday Market; and our special
Country Club, Kent, Washington, at the age of family friend, Ken Horne, whom she told many
almost 91. Ellie felt that 90 was quite enough.
times was like a son to her.
She was lucky, and said so often.
Ellie and Art believed in educa-
tion, and demonstrated it in many
She was happy and said it was easy
commitments throughout their life-
— simply a choice to be so. She had a
times. As such, they ask that if you
“Pollyanna” quality, and always saw
choose to make a donation in their
the good in any situation, no matter
honor, to please support the Arthur E.
how dire it seemed. She was always
Hitsman Student Excellence Endow-
smiling.
Our Mom was a bright light, rain-
ment Fund at Oregon State Universi-
ty at the OSU Foundation, 850 S.W.
ing good upon the earth, and all who
35th St., Corvallis, OR 97333. It will
inhabit it. How we will miss her, and
help students with their tuition, and is
how lucky we all are for her having
Ellen “Ellie”
a permanent endowment fund.
been here.
Hitsman
Born in Portland, Oregon, in 1927,
We loved her, and we learned
she was raised in Seaside, Oregon,
from her every day how to be better
by her parents, Oscar and Karen Olson, proud, as a person, and how to contribute more, even if
hardworking immigrants from Sweden. She at- only a smile. A recent example would be when
tended Oregon State University, where she met learning of her terminal illness, which took her
Arthur “Art” Hitsman. It was a match ordained life in three weeks, she said to the doctor deliv-
from heaven. They were perfectly suited, as in- ering the news, “Oh well,” then, “but how are
dividuals and as a fabulous team, working to- you doing?” He had tears in his eyes. She was
gether in concert and harmony.
always placing others above herself.
She moved to Seattle with her husband, Art,
A life well lived.
when he began his career as a mechanical en-
No flowers, please.
gineer with Boeing in the “Red Barn” in 1950.
Services are to be held Thursday, June 14, at
She was proud of the three diverse individuals 11 a.m., at Zion Lutheran Church, 25105 132nd
she and Art raised. Her oldest daughter, Sharon, Ave. S.E. in Kent, Washington, with a reception
her middle child, Katherine “Kathy,” and her to immediately follow. Then there is a proces-
sion to Hillcrest Memorial Park in Kent for in-
youngest, Douglas, “Doug.”
She is survived by those three children; her ternment. All are welcome.
son-in-law, Ralph; her beloved only grandchild
Please sign Ellie’s online guest book at mar-
(and her favorite), Raphiel “Raph,” and his girl- lattfuneralhome.com
Walter B. ‘Pokey’ Olson
Warrenton
Sept. 5, 1945 — May 22, 2018
Walter B. “Pokey” Olson passed away at his
home in Warrenton on May 22.
Pokey was born on Sept. 5, 1945, in Missou-
la, Montana, to Boyd Olson and Edna Paulson,
and he was raised in Gearhart, Oregon, by his
mother and stepfather, Fred Lucas.
He attended Gearhart Grade School, and
then graduated from Seaside High School
in 1963. He married Sharon, his high school
sweetheart, and “best choice he ever made in
his life” in 1964, and they started their family
soon thereafter.
They settled in Gearhart, and he began
working for Crown Zellerbach, where he start-
ed as a tree-faller and eventually became a driv-
er, which he enjoyed until Crown shut down in
1985. At that point he took on his own business
hauling chips and sawdust from the Warrenton
Mill to Wauna (and other mills) until he retired
in 2011.
Pokey was an amazing hunter/fisherman
and a loving father. He was a witty and fun-
ny individual who loved giving anybody and
everybody a hard time. He is remembered by
most as fun-loving guy who didn’t care who
you are, or where you came from, as long as
you were willing to sit down and share a story
or two.
Pokey is survived by his wife of 53 years,
Sharon; children Brad Olson (Tracy) of Olathe,
Kansas, Heidi Foster (Clark) of Jewell, Oregon,
and Rick Olson (Lisa) of Spokane, Washing-
ton; brother Rick Lucas of Prineville, Oregon;
and sister Starr Boudreau of Olney, Oregon.
He is also survived by grandchildren Trev-
or Olson, Curtis and Kaylee Foster (fiancé
Patrick Kelly) and Derek and Lindsey Burke;
great-grandchildren Kailey, Kimber, Patrick,
and Jarrod Kelly; and special friends/family
Don and Janey Olson of Seaside, Oregon, and
Garry and Sharyn Paulson of Columbia Falls,
Montana.
A celebration of life is scheduled on June
30. The time and location will be announced
at a later date. All are welcome to attend and
celebrate Pokey’s life. In lieu of flowers, please
bring your best Pokey stories and be ready to
share them with each other at the celebration.
The family would like to thank the caregiv-
ers from Hospice, and the Oregon Health and
Science University/Columbia Memorial Hospi-
tal Cancer Center in Astoria for their efforts in
keeping Pokey happy and comfortable prior to
his passing.
Please sign our online guest book and share
a memory at OceanViewAstoria.com
Stewart Stephen Berry
Seaside
July 9, 1934 — May 31, 2018
Stewart Berry, of Seaside, passed away May
31, 2018, at the age of 83. He was born in Port-
land, Oregon to Stewart S. Berry Sr. and Mil-
dred Anderson Berry.
He graduated in the first graduating class
from Lake Oswego High School, then attend-
ed the University of Washington and Whitman
College.
He worked and traveled for the Boeing Com-
pany for 35 years, taking an assignment to live
in Great Britain for two years. In 1960, he mar-
ried Nancy Tompkins, and they had two sons,
Mark Stephen Berry (Robin) and Eric Jon Berry
(Jodie). In addition, Stewart and Nancy wel-
comed several foster children into their home
while living on Mercer Island, Washington.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy; by his
son, Eric, and grandchildren, Dylan Berry, Lau-
ren Berry, Tyson Berry and Kyson Berry; and
by an extended family of in-laws. He was pre-
ceded in death by his son, Mark.
Stewart loved travel, fishing, skiing, moun-
tain climbing, and gatherings with family and
friends. Many will remember his quick mind
and wonderful sense of humor.
At his request, there will be no service.
Flag Day ceremony in Seaside
The public is invited to
a Flag Day observance at
the Seaside Elks Lodge,
324 Avenue A, on Sun-
day, June 10, at 4 p.m.
Flag Day was first
observed by the Benev-
olent and Protective Or-
der of Elks. It has been
a mandatory observance
of the order since 1907.
President Truman, an Elk
member, made the procla-
mation in 1949
The public is invit-
ed to this program and
coffee and cake will be
served.
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