The Skamokawa Eagle, May 23, 1918 Theodore Nassa Dead Theodore Nassa, a well known citizen of Cathlamet, died in that city last Sunday after a lingering sickness of tuberculosis, aged 41 years. Mr. Nassa was born in Stavanger, Norway. He was a member of the Quillis Tribe of Red Men, who conducted his funeral which took place in Cathlamet Tuesday ------------------------------- Theodore Nassa Is Laid At Rest Came to America when two years old - Resided at Cathlamet most of his life in fishing business Theodore Nassa, a bachelor, died Sunday afternoon, May 12th, 1918 after an illness covering a period of about three years prior to his death. He was born near Stavanger, Norway, March 30th, 1877, and came to the United States with his parents, arriving here July 28th, 1879. Most of his life was spent at Cathlemet where he received his early education in the village school, and later attending the Portland University at Portland, Ore. He started in the fishing business for himself at an early age and was quite successful in all his undertakings. He was owner of several fish traps near Cathlamet. He took an active part in lodge work, having been a member of the local Redmen lodge for many years. Theodore Nassa was a man who bore malice toward none and everybody was his friend. His kind disposition, honesty, veracity and manly character brought him in high esteem and respect in the community and won for him a large circle of friends who mourn the loss of a good citizen. He passed away on Mother's Day just five weeks from the date of his mother's demise. The furneral was directed by E. B. Hughes, the Astoria undertaker and Funeral Director, and services were held at the Congregational church at Cathlamet and at the grave, in Greenwood Cemetery, where the ritualistic ceremony of the Improved Order of Redmen was performed by the members of Quillis Tribe No. 60. The choir composed of Mr. and Mrs. Dr. H. M. Page, sang the same hymns which were sung at the funeral services of his mother. They were "Sometimes We Will Understand", "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere", "Sometime the Silver Cord Will Break", and "Beyond the Smiling and the Weeping". Miss Janet Ingram was organist. The pall-bearers were Ole C. Nilsen, Knute Nilsen, Hjalmar Johnson, Charles Johnson, James Gregory and N. P. Overn. The casket was well covered with many beautiful floral tributes, the offerings of the friends of the deceased. He is survived by his father, John T. Nassa, one brother, Richard Nassa and two sisters, Mrs. Lottie Potter of Grays River and Mrs. Hattie Eide of Altoona. Relatives from outside points, who attended the funeral, were Mrs. Ole Paulsen of Astoria, Mrs. Williams and Mr. S. Belland, Portland. Submitted by Jim Cook - James_Cook@ieee.org