Gregory Herbert Joines

Gregory Herbert Joines of Montesano passed away Sunday, April 14, 2019, at Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia.

Gregory Herbert Joines of Montesano passed away Sunday, April 14, 2019, at Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia. He was 67. He was born Dec. 26, 1951, to Major Clinton and Marian Eilleen Joines.

Gregory was raised in Elma and attended high school there.

He married Debra (Sutherby) Joines on Dec. 22, 1973, in Elma. She resides at their home in Montesano.

He joined the Army and was honorably discharged. He worked as a firewood bundle salesman. He was a member of AA at Calvary Chapel in Montesano.

Gregory was a collector of many things, including rocks, canes, Wade Englunds, coins, paintings and heart rocks.

In addition to his wife Debra, he is also survived by a son Jason Joines of Boardman, Oregon; daughter Angie Brown of Montesano; brothers Dennis Joines of California and Richard Joines of Colorado; sisters Cheri Finger of Elma and Linda Mize of Tennessee; grandchildren Alexa Couch, Arley Couch, Ava Couch, Roman Joines and Grant Joines.

Memorials may be made to Mary Bridge Children’s Tree House.

A celebration of Gregory’s life will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, 2019, at Calvary Chapel of Montesano, 114 West Marcy Ave.

To share memories or express condolences please visit www.harrisonfamilymortuary.com. Harrison Family Mortuary of Montesano is honored to assist the family.