Family: Obituaries

SKIDMORE — Joyce (Aaby), 76; born March 30, 1944, Walla Walla, Washington; died Feb. 12, 2021, Greenacres, Washington. Surviving: spouse, Bill; daughters, Kimberly Conner Burkholz, Kelly Conner, Karyn Conner; brother, Royal Aaby; sister, Janis Tucker and 2 grandchildren....

SLAUGHTER — Beatrice June (Rosemeyer), 81; born June 1, 1940, Sand Point, Idaho; died Nov. 21, 2021, Tigard, Oregon. Surviving: son, Doug; daughter-in-law, Angel; 1 grandchild. 

SLAUGHTER — John, 78; born May 23, 1937, Hattiesburg, Miss.; died May 10, 2016, Portland, Ore. Surviving: wife, Bea (Rosemeyer); son, Doug, Portland; and a grandson, Christian.

SLAYTER — Melvin Merle, 88; born July 27, 1927, Lasiter, Texas; died Feb. 23, 2016, Sheridan, Ore. Surviving: son and daughter-in-law, Allen and Sharon Slayter, Spanaway, Wash.; daughters and sons-in-law, Darlene and Harold Snow, Sheridan; Diana and Phillip...

SLEETER — Marjorie Jean (Mase), 85; born March 19, 1931, Cocolalla, Idaho; died April 15, 2016, Auburn, Wash. Surviving: daughters, Tamara Mitchell and Juli Tutyko, both of Washington; and 3 grandchildren.

SLUSSER — James Neilson, 83; born May 22, 1941, Akron, Ohio; died Jan. 9, 2025, Brownsville, Oregon. Surviving: son, Wesley; daughters, Jennifer Crocker and Wendy Cunningham; brothers, Bob and Jack; 11 grandchildren.

SLUSSER — Ardys (Hines), 73; born Sept. 13, 1946, Willington, North Carolina; died Sept. 20, 2019, Albany, Oregon. Surviving: husband, Jim, Brownsville, Oregon; son, Wesley Slusser, Lebanon, Oregon; daughters, Jennifer Crocker, Albany; Wendy Cunningham, Brownsville; and 10...

SMART — Richard "Jake" Joseph, 82; born May 27, 1941, Ironville, Ohio; died March 13, 2024, West Richland, Washington. Surviving: spouse, Judy (Anderson); sons, John and Henry; daughters, Jennifer (Smart) Page and Michal (Anderson) McCamman; stepson, Gregory Anderson; 6...

SMART — Angus Wilson, 93; born July 3, 1928, Haysville, North Carolina; died March 13, 2022, Milton-Freewater, Oregon. Surviving: spouse, Jeannette Muir Smart; sons, Keith Smart and Patrick Smart; daughter, Barbara Smart Schneider; brother, Paul Smart; 5 grandchildren and 5...

SMICK — Lorrell Dwight, 79; born March 22, 1936, Endicott, Wash.; died March 11, 2016, Palm Springs, Calif. Surviving: wife, Shirley (Lewis), Walla Walla, Wash.; son, Jason Smick, Walla Walla; daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Phil Muthersbaugh, Walla Walla; daughter, Tami...

SMICK — Cleta Jane (Heath), 87; born July 5, 1927, Kelso, Wash.; died March 29, 2015, Silverdale, Wash. Surviving: son, Larry, Bremerton, Wash.; grandson, Kellen Smick, Uniontown, Wash.; and granddaughter, Shelli Smick, Sandpoint, Idaho.

Cleta was a long-time resident of...

SMITH — Sharon Winona (Lorren), 88; born Aug. 18, 1936, Sugar Valley, Georgia; died May 16, 2025, Bonney Lake, Washington. Surviving: spouse, Richard; daughters, Julie Hermanson and Kelly Kauzlarich; 2 grandchildren.

SMITH — Duane Lamar, 93; born April 11, 1932, Utah; died May 16, 2025, Clarkston, Washington. Surviving: sons, Scott and Daniel; daughter, Shirley Peach; 8 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

SMITH — Robert Bruce, 85; born Oct. 13, 1939, Mandeville, Jamaica; died March 15, 2025, Wenatchee, Washington. Surviving: spouse, Cheryl Smith.

SMITH — Roberta Jean (Devereaux), 96; born Nov. 4, 1928, Yakima, Washington; died Feb. 16, 2025, Olympia, Washington. Surviving: sons, Dwayne and Greg; daughter, Debbie (Smith) Meyer; 5 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

SMITH — Charles Alden, 89; born Oct. 8, 1935, Jamestown, North Dakota; died Dec. 18, 2024, Tucson, Arizona. Surviving: son, Steve; daughters, Karla Locke and Lisa Grant; 4 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

SMITH — Kenneth "Ken" Merle, 73; born Sept. 3, 1950, Rangoon, Burma; died Aug. 11, 2024, Tacoma, Washington. Surviving: spouse, Heather (Rowsell); sons, Joshua and Jonathan; brothers, Eden and Bill; sister, Vikki (Smith) Clemons.

SMITH — Clifford Louis, 94; born June 10, 1930, Yakima, Washington; died Aug. 2, 2024, Olympia, Washington. Surviving: spouse, Roberta (Devereaux); sons, Dwayne and Gregory; daughter, Debbie (Smith) Meyer; 5 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

SMITH — Twyla Louise (Weilage), 95; born Jan. 31, 1929, Sprague, Nebraska; died Aug. 15, 2024, Roseville, California. Surviving: sons, Jerry and David; daughter, Judy (Smith) Casper; sister, Melody Hale; 3 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

SMITH — Frances (Brown), 94; born Dec. 17, 1926, Rural Onslow County, North Carolina; died July 28, 2021, Portland, Oregon. Surviving: sons, Kenny, Ron; daughters, Barbara Houghton, Rita Barrett; 8 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

Frances was known for her...