R. Craig Nettles
 
R. Craig Nettles, 61, of Puget Island/Cathlamet, died August 4, 2005 in
Cathlamet. He was born July 18, 1944 in Longview, the son of Reggie and
Patricia (Smyth) Nettles. Craig was a lifelong Wahkiakum resident.
 
He attended school in Skamokawa & Wahkiakum High School in Cathlamet. On
March 25, 1960, he married Mary Schippens, whom survives him at home. He
is also survived by three daughters, Kelly Heiner & Terri Slape both of
Puget Island/ Cathlamet and Kim Nettles of Cathlamet; brother, Bob
Iwamoto of Beaverton, Oregon; mother, Patricia Iwamoto of Portland,
Oregon; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; numerous nieces
and nephews; and his beloved dog, "Bailey".Craig worked as a commercial
fisherman from the age of 11 on the Columbia River & in Egegik, Alaska.
He was currently working for Chuck's Boat & Drive Co. in Longview. He
also worked as a test fisherman for the State of Washington & for
Wahkiakum County as a noxious weed sprayer. Craig was a member of the
Columbia River Fisherman's Union and was also past member of the
Longview Elks & Salmon for all. He liked to go duck & deer hunting and
clam digging. Craig was a family man who enjoyed his grandchildren very
much. He was preceded in death by a son, Bobby Nettles (1986); daughter,
Shelley Nettles (1966); and brother, Raymond Iwamoto.A Funeral Service
will be held at 2:00 p.m. today at Dowling Funeral Home in
Cathlamet.Dowling Funeral Home of Cathlamet is in charge of arrangements.
 
Published in The Daily News on 8/9/2005.