OLYMPIA — Minnie A. Howerton passed away Feb. 15, 2022, in Olympia, Washington. She was born July 14, 1954, in Morton, Washington. She also lived in Ilwaco and Chinook, Washington, until relocating to Tenino in April 2016. She is survived by sons, Eddie and Walter Wirkkala of Rosburg; and her daughter, Shellie Wirkkala of Tenino.