Wahkiakum Eagle-September 1997 WILKS, Christopher Earl Five months old, died at his Skamokawa home. He was born in Longview, the son of Christopher M. and Bambi G. Wilks. Survivors include his parents at home; a sister, Lela J. Wilks and a brothers, James R. Johns and Brandon M. Wilks, all of Skamokawa; numerous grandparents and great-grandparents in Washington, Arkansas, Colorado and Alaska and numerous aunts and uncles. There was a graveside service Saturday with Pastor Steve Berry officiating. Dowling Funeral Home was in charge. Greenwood Cemetery-Cathlamet, Wa. 11 Mar 1997-31 Aug 1997 (As transcribed by the Wahkiakum County Historical Society Museum in 2005 from original newspaper collection.)