Funeral Homes in Hoquiam, WA

Facts about the city

• Some of the notable people born here have been: (marcus raichle), (george h. hitchings), (art clemente), (jack elway), and (harris ellsworth).

Hoquiam (/ˈhoʊkwiəm/ US dict: hōk′·wē·əm) is a city in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States. The town borders the city of Aberdeen at Myrtle Street, with Hoquiam to the west. The two cities share a common economic history in lumbering and exporting, but Hoquiam has maintained its independent identity. Aberdeen is more populated, but the two cities have a long rivalry, especially in high school sports (see Athletics).Hoquiam (Ho'-kwee-um, or Ho-kwim, to natives) was incorporated on May 21, 1890. Its name comes from a Native-American word meaning "hungry for wood", so named from the great amount of driftwood at the mouth of the Hoquiam River. In 2010 the population was 8,726.

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Hoquiam Obituaries

It was reported by Baker City Herald on December 19th, 2020 that Virginia Lee "Ginny" Kostol (Benson) perished in Baker City, Oregon.  Ms. Kostol was 94 years old and was born in Hoquiam, WA.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Virginia Lee "Ginny"'s life.

It was reported by Register Guard on February 23rd, 2020 that Phillis P Loobey (Beck) died in Lane Co, Oregon.  Ms. Loobey was 82 years old and was born in Hoquiam, WA.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Phillis P's life.

It was revealed by Grand Island Independent on March 1st, 2019 that Lynda Lea McCoig (Watters) perished in Fullerton, Nebraska.  Ms. McCoig was 73 years old and was born in Hoquiam, WA.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Lynda Lea's life.

It was revealed by Register Guard on September 3rd, 2018 that Raymond Arthur Jr Davis perished in Tigard, Oregon.  Davis was 88 years old and was born in Hoquiam, WA.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Raymond Arthur Jr's life.

It was reported by Register Guard on July 1st, 2018 that Janet Lynn Grousbeck (Gribos) passed away in Oregon.  Ms. Grousbeck was 70 years old and was born in Hoquiam, WA.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Janet Lynn's life.

It was revealed by Register Guard on April 29th, 2018 that Enid Margaret Russell (Price) died in Springfield, Oregon.  Ms. Russell was 99 years old and was born in Hoquiam, WA.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Enid Margaret's life.

It was written by Register Guard on January 28th, 2018 that Edwin C Jr Huntington perished in Springfield, Oregon.  Huntington was 93 years old and was born in Hoquiam, WA.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Edwin C Jr's life.

It was disclosed by Register Guard on November 2nd, 2017 that Richard L Cronk perished in Springfield, Oregon.  Cronk was 82 years old and was born in Hoquiam, WA.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Richard L's life.

It was revealed by Daily World on June 3rd, 2017 that Thomas Frank Coyle perished in Hoquiam, Washington.  Coyle was 76 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Thomas Frank's life.

It was written by Daily World on May 28th, 2017 that Gene Edward Amsbuet died in Hoquiam, Washington.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Gene Edward's life.

History

Although lumber and related industries have been slow for years, plans for a bio-diesel plant are in the works. Adam and Andy Friberg Last Days (film) grew up in Hoquiam, and were active in many of Hoquiam High School's activities. Hoquiam ( ; ) is a city in Grays Harbor County, Washington Harbor County, Washington, United States. Bowerman Airfield (KHQM) is the local airport, coastal Washington's only jet-capable airport, with a 5,000-foot (1,524 m) runway and parallel taxiway located a stone's throw from the inlet that gives Grays Harbor its name. Its name is taken from a Native-American language meaning "Hungry for wood".

The official website for the city of Hoquiam is https://cityofhoquiam.com/.