Wahkiakum Co. Eagle-February 28, 1974

GROSS, Heston H.

  Age 57, a prominent businessman in Cathlamet for 28 years, died 
suddenly in a Longview hospital.  He was a victim of a heart attack.
  He was born in Oakland, Ore., and came to Cathlamet in 1946 where he 
owned and operated Gross’ Market.  He was active in civic affairs, 
serving for many years as member of the Cathlamet Town council and was 
a member of the Elks Lodge.
  Survivors include the widow, Myrtle, at home; a son, Wayne of Puget 
Island; a daughter, Janice Snyder of Longview; one sister, Lucille 
Scovill of Eugene, Ore.; and eight grandchildren.
  Graveside services were held Saturday at the cemetery with Rev. Gene 
Ross officiating.
  Dowling Funeral Home was in charge.


Greenwood Cemetery-Cathlamet, Wa.
12 Mar 1916-20 Feb 1974
(As transcribed by the Wahkiakum County Historical Society 2005 from 
original newspaper collection.)