Death notices for Dec. 22

The Olympian staff

December 22, 2024 at 8:00 a.m.·1 min read

Houghtaling, Jerry, 71, Centralia, died Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at Providence St. Peter Hospital, Olympia. Huckleberry Creek Cremation Co., Tumwater, 360-868-2594.

Robbins, Diane Tornblom, 65, Olympia, died Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, at Fir Lane Care, Shelton. McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory, 360-426-4803.

Ryan, Phyllis, 77, Tumwater, died Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, at Vine Hope Adult Family Home, Olympia. Huckleberry Creek Cremation Co., Tumwater, 360-868-2594.

Shaffer, Lynette, 60, Olympia, died Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in the 3000 block of Martin Way. Huckleberry Creek Cremation Co., Tumwater, 360-868-2594.

Sharp, Walter, 57, Belfair, died Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024, at St. Michael Medical Center, Silverdale. Huckleberry Creek Cremation Co., Tumwater, 360-868-2594.

Sheridan, John, 86, Shelton, died Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, at Shelton Health and Rehabilitation. McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory, 360-426-4803.

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