All Obituaries

Sherrie Gallion, 73, of Buckley, Washington passed away November 5, 2019, at her home. Sherrie was born on September 9, 1946 to Willis and Allona Watkins in Van Nuys, California.  In the 1970’s, Sherrie moved her life to Buckley, Washington. She married the love of her life, Donald A. Gallion, in 1976. They celebrated 43 years of marriage. Sherrie was a woman of many talents and worked various jobs over the years. Her most important job was taking care of her husband, Don, her...

Arne David Stray, 84, of Enumclaw, WA, passed away on November 1, 2019 at Kindred Hospital in Seattle, WA. Arne was born in Seattle, WA to Arne Thorvaldsen Stray and Cora Stray on December 6, 1934. He went on to serve our country in the US Navy, retiring from the reserves in 1974, and to work as a coordinator for Boeing for over 40 years. He enjoyed his membership of the Fraternal Order of Eagles since 1964. Arne is survived by his wife, Sunday Stray; son, Arne Christian (Amanda)...

Jayson Lee James, 34, of Auburn, died October 31, 2019 at his home. Jay was born June 16, 1985 in Tacoma. Jay is survived by his mother, Virginia Johnson; children, Tristian James and Karley James; siblings, Jennifer Lawson (Rodarte), Bonnie Clark (Tate), and Wesley Exum Jeremy James, Jessica Henderson, Jesse Jimenez,; and nieces and nephews Kaylin Tate, Andrea Lawson, Sami Jo Lawson, Angelina Clark, Serenity Exum, Chastity Exum and Kylie James.   A visitation was held, Tuesday,...

Rose Marie Krainick, 80, of Enumclaw passed away peacefully at her home on October 30, 2019. Rose was born August 1, 1939 in Seattle to parents Joe and Cecelia Kahne. A lifelong Enumclaw resident, Rose graduated from Enumclaw High School in 1958. One year later, she would marry her husband of 60 years, Frederick Krainick on her 20th birthday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Enumclaw. A well-loved member of our community, Rose was always baking cookies for someone in her family or in...

We are sad to announce the passing of Evelyn Fisher Chandler on October 30, 2019. Evelyn was born on December 25, 1932 in Navasota Texas.  A longtime resident of Buckley, Washington, Evelyn received her Bachelor of Arts at Prairie View A&M University in Prairie View, Texas.  She was a teacher in the White River School District for 28 years, and was committed to ending discrimination against people with intellectual and physical disabilities. She was the wife of Billy Eugene...

Jim, 89, passed away peacefully at his home in Enumclaw on October 26, 2019 with family by his side.  He was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico July 13, 1930. During his younger years, his family moved many times as his father was in road construction.  They found Canyonville, OR to be a good home and Jim lived there until he enlisted in the US Navy in 1949.  He was honorably discharged in 1956 with time spent in the reserves.  Jim and his brother, A. G. (Jerry) Zumwalt,...

Larry Weygandt Sr., 88, of Carbonado, died October 24, 2019. He was born February 26, 1931 to Lee Dodson and Buhlah Weygandt in Port Angeles. Larry enjoyed hunting, fishing, and woodworking. His handy work can be seen in the many knick-knacks and projects that he created around the home. Larry was a lover of golf, and the Enumclaw golf course. He is survived by his wife, Lillian Weygandt, his four sons, Larry Jr Weygandt, Bart W. Weygandt, Keith Hill, and Kevin Hill and wife Jamie Hill; as...

Aleen Fison, 96, a former Anchorage resident, died peacefully in Auburn, WA, on October 20, 2019, with family at her side. In a full life spanning nearly a century, she touched the lives of many. Aleen was a teacher, home economist, volunteer, creative quilter, devoted wife, and loving mother and grandmother. Aleen was born November 26, 1922, in Van Buren, MO, to Ottis and Nova Boxx. Aleen graduated from Van Buren High School in 1941. That fall, she moved to Kansas City, MO, where she lived...

On October 11, 2019 we lost a great man, father, husband, grandfather, and brother Darren Lee Dyer. Darren is survived by his loving wife Jacqueline (Jacci); his sons Robert and Ryan; his stepdaughter Candace; grandchildren, Kaylynn, Addisyn and Liam; and step grandsons Isaac and Elijah.  He is also survived by brothers Donald (Sandi) and Doug (Connie); sister Denise (Dan); brother-in-law Dale Stiebritz; and many nieces and nephews whom he loved...