Memorials

Beloved Clallam County court reporter Edith “Eddie” Beck has passed away. Eddie was born in 1937 in Vallejo, California. After a divorce, Eddie took night classes to become a court reporter.

Eddie contributed to her community in many ways. She was a member of the Clallam County Jet Set Soroptomist club, hosted foreign students attending Peninsula College, and tirelessly supporting our local Duck Derby. She was well known for generously hosting people at her warm home.

Eddie is survived by three children and, so far, three grandchildren. Eddie survived her long term partner Stanley Feldman.

Eddie was Judge Meiner’s reporter and present when he administered my oath of attorney in 1989. I’ve known few people as professional and kind as Eddie Beck. In the many, many cases where Eddie was my stenographer, she never once, even in cases involving difficult human behavior, raised an eyebrow or uttered a judgmental or unkind word. I’d say she was one of the people who helped teach me the meaning of grace.

Mark Baumann

Anthony Philip Mauhar, Jr., died on May 14, 2018, at the age of 68 after he fell from his boat  in the Port Townsend Boat Haven and drowned. Tony was a respected attorney, beloved by his clients, who practiced in Clallam and Jefferson Counties.

“Tony Mauhar was an excellent attorney and a great example to me. He death announcement here comes as a shock to me. He was a good-humored fellow and easy to work with. He sought to avoid conflict but argued persuasively in court when he had to. He willingly gave me advice on how to be a better attorney. I am touched by his loss and will miss him.” Joseph Wolfley

“Oh such sad news. Tony Mauhar was one of my first friends when I started practicing law in Port Angeles in 1994. He was always helpful and kind and had a great sense of humor. Over the years, he became a friend and I was happy when he return to the North Olympic Peninsula after being in Olympia for a bit. I am just devastated by his loss. He was a fine lawyer and an even better person. He will be missed.” Deborah Nelson

“Tony was always quick with a smile and pleasure to work with. It’s big loss for our community and his clients.” Mark Baumann

A memorial potluck for Judge Verser will be held on Sunday, September 15, 2013, from 1-4:30 pm. It will be located at the Port Townsend Elks Lodge, 550 Otto St., Port Townsend WA. All are invited to atttend.

For more information, please call Yvonne Verser at 360-774-0904.

Harry Jackson’s long time friend and wife, Maria Luisa Jackson, passed away on Tuesday, June 30th, 2009. Mr. Jackson’s devotion to his wife was a model for all. Funeral services have not been set.

Robin Porter, past Clallam County employee, passed away on January 16, 2008, from a very sudden illness. On January 5, 2008 and was diagnosed with a very rare, very aggressive brain tumor.

For those of you who knew Robin and wish to attend, a Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, January 26, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. at the Eagles, 110 South Penn Street. This is an open invitation and will be a pot luck event.

Robin worked for Clallam County for over 20 years in the Prosecutors’ Office until early 2007. She was working for Thurston County at the time of her death and was residing in Olympia near her daughter and grandchild. Robin Porter will be missed by all.