Vandeveer Perry Morrow, a prominent Mason County pioneer, was found deceased in his home in Shelton on April 23, 1901. Born in Illinois in 1831, he journeyed west in 1852, eventually settling in Mason County where he held various county offices. Though he faced financial hardships later in life, he was known for his quiet character and the respect of his peers. Morrow is survived by his son, William, and will be interred alongside his wife at Oakland Cemetery.
John M. Ferguson, a respected pioneer farmer of Kittitas County, passed away on April 22, 1927, at age 56. Born in Mason County, he moved to Kittitas Valley with his family in 1872. Ferguson was the son of early northwest pioneers, having settled in the area after crossing the plains in 1860. He is survived by his mother, five sisters, and three brothers, with funeral services conducted at the First Baptist Church. He was buried in Odd Fellows Cemetery.
Catherine McEwen passed away on October 16, 1876, at the age of 87 due to heart disease near Oakland, Mason County. She was the daughter of William H. Chambers and Mary Ann Perry, and the wife of Rev. James McEwen. Catherine was the mother of John Hager McEwen, a notable pioneer in Oakland and Ellensburg. She was interred at Oakland Cemetery, which is now unmarked, and a memorial headstone has been established in Shelton Memorial Cemetery.
J. H. McEwen, born February 4, 1832, in Bartholomew County, Indiana, was a pioneering figure in the American West. He traversed the plains to Oregon in 1860 before settling in Washington, where he faced the challenges of early pioneer life. After the death of his first wife, he married Mrs. M. E. Ford in 1905. McEwen passed away on January 31, 1913, at 81, leaving behind a large family, including five children, and a legacy as a devoted husband and community member.