Wahkiakum Co. Eagle-June 06, 1974 BYERS, Leland Of Grays River, died in a Cathlamet nursing home. He was born in Monmouth, Il., and had been a resident of Grays River since 1954. He worked as a caterpillar operator. Survivors include one son, Leland of Las Vegas; a daughter, Violet Stearns of Ventura, Calif. Graveside services were held Monday. Dowling Funeral Home, Cathlamet, was in charge. Grays River Cemetery-Grays River, Wa. 28 Nov 1892-29 May 1974 (As transcribed by the Wahkiakum County Historical Society 2006 from original newspaper collection.)