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Herbert F. Karnofski

1947 - 2008

BORN

1947

DIED

2008

Herbert Karnofski Obituary

Herbert Frank Karnofski, 60, of Longview died Feb. 19, 2008, in Olympia.

He was born April 17, 1947, in Longview to Herbert Alexander and Irene (Toth) Karnofski. He studied math and philosophy at San Luis Rey College in Southern California and moved to the local area April 17, 1947.

Mr. Karnofski was an industrial engineer for Weyerhaeuser, retiring after 35 years. He was a member of St. Rose Parish and enjoyed traveling, especially to Hawaii. He found joy in gardening and was entertained by the squirrels and birds in his back yard. He loved people and was very personable and polite to all. He enjoyed being with family and entertaining friends.

He is survived by three brothers, David Karnofski of Olympia, James Karnofski of Ilwaco and Gary Karnofski of Richland, Wash.; five nieces, Ericka Hazen of Ilwaco, Lynn Karnofski of Lacey, Wash., Sharon Karnofski of Olympia, Cara Payzant of Pasco, Wash., and Amber Karnofski of Bellevue; two nephews, Jarrod Karnofski of Ilwaco and Aaron Karnofski of Roseburg, Ore.; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

a Holy Rosary will be held at 10:30 a.m. and a funeral service at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Rose Catholic Church with Father Tim Ilgen officiating. A concluding service and mausoleum entombment will follow at 2 p.m. at Longview Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or a charity of choice.

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Published by The Daily News on Feb. 23, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Herbert Karnofski

14 Entries

Shirley Phillips

February 17, 2022

I still think of you my friend.
Shirley (Johnson) Phillips

NONI LLOYD

March 5, 2008

I MET HERBIE SOME 30 YEARS AGO THROUGH MY HUSBAND, PAT LLOYD. THERE WAS A GROUP OF US WHO WOULD GET TOGETHER AND HERBIE WAS IN THAT GROUP. HE WAS ALWAYS SO MUCH FUN. I LOVED HIS SENSE O HUMOR. ONE TIME ALL OF US WENT DOWN TO LONGBEACH , AND THERE WAS CUTIE HERBIE DRESSED IN HIS PJ'S TELLING PEOPLE THE AVAILABLE ROOMS TO SLEEP IN. HERB WAS VERY HANDSOME, AS THE GIRLS WOULD SAY--ALWAYS DRESSED NICELY. ONE TIME I THOUGHT SOMEONE WAS BREAKING IN OUR FRONT DOOR. WHO DID I CALL? NOT THE POLICE, BUT HERBIE! OF COURSE HE TOLD ME, "NONI, CALL THE COPS," AND THEN HE CAME OVER AND STAYED WITH ME UNTIL PAT CAME HOME. HERBIE LOVED THE ELECTIONS. HE AND PAT WOULD GET TOGETHER AND CUSS, AND DISCUSS THE CANIDATES. HE WOULD BE VERY EXCITED ABOUT WHAT IS HAPPENING NOW, AND I KNOW UP IN HEAVEN HE IS TALKING TO SOMEONE ABOUT HOW STRANGE OUR ELECTION SYSTEM IS. THE LAST FEW YEARS WE HAVE NOT SEEN HERBIE AS MUCH, BUT WE DID CALL HIM ON HIS 6OTH BIRTHDAY AND TALKED A LONG TIME. I WILL TREASURE THAT CALL. AS HIS UNCLE SAID AT THE MASS THERE ARE NOT ENOUGH OUTSTANDING ADJECTIVES TO DESCRIBE HERBIE. WE HAVE ALL LOST A VERY SPECIAL PERSON. TO HIS BROTHERS: DAVID, JAMES, GARY, AND ALL THE OTHER REALATIVES OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO YOU. NONI AND PAT LLOYD

Marcella (Marcy) Steveson (Wuollet)

February 28, 2008

I was so sad to hear that a great friend and co-worker had passed away. Herb and I were good buddies at Weyco and worked out of the same office at the Reman Dept.of Northwest Hardwoods. I lost contact with Herb when they closed that operation down. We used to compare vacations when he went to Hawaii and I went to Reno. What fun! My deepest sympathy to his family and friends.

Cathy (Wuollet) Arocha

February 28, 2008

I worked with Herb at NW Hardwood. He worked with my mother Marcella Steveson for years. He always greeted you with a smile. He will be missed!

Cheryl (Sapp) Karr

February 28, 2008

I first met Herb when I graduated from college in 1970. We used to hang out at the Triangle Tavern and then moved to the Masthead when it opened. We became quite good friends during that time.I too remember that big car that he drove ( thought it was blue though.) I would keep him company when he would check ID at the door on weekends and share his rueben sandwich which he always ordered. Our paths diverged in 1972 and I lost touch with him, but I have thought of him often over the years. He was a geniunely decent guy and a true gentleman to the core. I'm sorry I was unable to chat with the family(Gary and my husband are classmates)after the service. Be assured that all who knew Herb loved him for the special person he was.

Pamo Bhatia

February 27, 2008

I met Herb when he joined us in Industrial Engineering Dept. at Weyerhaeuser. We worked together and also spent Friday evenings at Masthead. He had been a good family friend, very helpful and easy going. Damyanti and I will miss him for losing such a good friend.

Mildred Willingham

February 27, 2008

Gary

You have my deepest sympathy, and I will say a prayer for you and your family. God Bless

Grant Kistler

February 27, 2008

Herb was a special friend and co worker. When I interviewed for a job in June of 1974 with Pamo and Herb, he made me feel very comfortable and took me to lunch at the Masthead. A place where we were to spend a lot of Friday or Saturday nights with Herbie tending bar.

I can still see him in that "land yacht" Olds or Buick he drove for so many years. I think it was green with a black vinyl top. Also he always had his hard hat liner smaller than his head so that it perched on the top of his head and wouldn't mess up his hair.

I never thought my Weyco career would bring me to Brainerd where Herbs dad was born. So in a way I was still near him these last 6 years (returning home this year).

Herb was a class guy and a great support to me. A great friend that I will miss dearly. Sleep peacefully my friend.

Brian Flatt

February 27, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Elizabeth Flatt
Carol Timke and family
Eleanor Dudonsky

Patty (Shields) Stevens

February 26, 2008

I had the pleasure of working with Herb in the Engineering Office at Weyerhaeuser for 10 years and continued to run into him now and then over the years. What a great guy. . . always had a smile on his face. Rest well, Herb. We'll all miss you.

Phil and Nancy Brand

February 26, 2008

Herb was one of the first people we met in Longview in 1974. He became a good friend and co-worker. Fond memories from the I.E. trailer at Weyerhaeuser and the Masthead as well as social events.
Our sympathies to his family and friends...he will be missed.

Wally & Nancy Williams

February 26, 2008

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Shirley Phillips (Johnson)

February 26, 2008

To Herbie's brothers: I'm so very sorry for your loss. As you know Herbie was a dear friend, a playmate, and a good buddy to me while we were growing up together on 25th. I'm so happy to have been able to see him once again and Irene
(his mother) before she passed away. I will always remember the family and all the fun we all had as kids.

Dianne Schaffer Moore

February 25, 2008

Herbert was such a wonderful guy. We went all the way thru St Rose school together. I ran into him once after that when we were 22. I always hoped I would get to see him again since I moved away a few months later. I am so sorry for you loss.

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