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George R. Miller
(1934-2021)


Born in Tacoma, WA, in 1934, George lived in Spanaway until 1955, attending Spanaway Grade School.  He graduated from Highline Junior College 1963 as Associate Engineer.  He studied Electrical/Electronic Engineering at UW 1963-1965. He worked at Boeing from 1967 to 1992, first as a Wind Tunnel Model Technician. He became an engineer in 1965 and served 27 years as Instrumentation Engineer, supporting various company projects (Voyager, Lunar Rover, Apollo & Saturn 5, Minuteman, Morgantown Transportation, B52, and all commercial aircraft from 707 through 777, B2, F22, and National Aerospace Transport). He retired from Test Propulsion Test Group, N. Boeing Field December 1, 1992.  
His proudest achievement was working for a year on the construction of the B&W, a replica of the first airplane Boeing built in 1915.  This airplane is on display at Museum of Flight, Boeing Field, and Seattle, WA.
George honorably discharged from the US Army on March 30, 1962, after three years active National Guard/Motor Sgt, and four years inactive Army Reserve.
He was initiated as charter member of Federal Way Elks on March 1, 1970, after 1½ years work on institution committee. He became the third Exalted Ruler Apr 1972-1973, served eight years as WA State Trustee.  He became District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler for the year 1979-1980 in Puget Sound District, and served again as Exalted Ruler for year 1981-1982 and as Grand Lodge Inner Guard 1981-1982. He has been a lifetime member since February 1973.
He was initiated May 11, 1988, in Thornton F. McElroy Lodge 302 Free & Accepted Masons. He became a Master Mason, 3rd Degree on December 7, 1988.  He has been a Life member since February 12, 1991.  Joined the Scottish Rite of Masonry and attained 32nd Degree of Masonry. Is a member of AFIFI Shrine in Tacoma, WA.
He joined the Fraternal Order of Eagles in 1979 and the Loyal Order of the Moose in 1981; he became a member of Shelton American Legion in 2011.
For the past 30 years, George lived with his wife Donna in the Lake Limerick Community, wintering in Mesa, AZ. His hobbies included model railroading, whittling, and singing western songs with his karaoke machine.  
He is survived by three children (Kathleen, Steve & Scott), three step-children (Joseph, Kort & Brian), twelve grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. He passed away in Arizona on January 9, 2021.


Lawrence (Larry) Lee Boldrin

Lawrence (Larry) Lee Boldrin, age 73, passed away peacefully in his home at 3:00 pm, on De-cember 18, 2020. He was born in Bremerton, Washington, to William and Marie (Renner) Bol-drin. He was one of five children. 
Larry was raised in Port Orchard, where he and his twin brother, Jerry, were known for their loyalty to family and friends, their strong work ethic...and their escapades with their buddies. The twins graduated from South Kitsap High School in 1965. After graduation, Larry attended Seattle University, where he majored in Electrical Engi¬neering. He was active in the ROTC program and he joined the US Army, where he earned the rank of Captain before his honorable discharge. Prior to retiring in June, his most recent employment was with Elcon Corporation in Mukilteo, WA. 
Larry was preceded in death by his son, Kevin, his parents, and several aunts and uncles on both the Renner and Boldrin sides of the family. He is survived by his wife, Nita Boldrin; his step-daughter, Whitney Martin; his older brother, Clete Boldrin, married to Delores; his twin brother, Jerome Boldrin, married to Pam; his younger sister, Patricia Boldrin Penaranda, married to Joe; his youngest brother, Mike Boldrin, married to Elena; three nephews, two nieces, and 10 great nieces and nephews. 
Due to Covid restrictions, there are no plans for a public celebration of life. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Lawrence’s name to: Saint Nicholas Episcopal Church, PO Box 101, Tahuya, WA, 98588.

Ellis Anderson, 56, a resident of Hoodsport, died December 25, 2020, at home. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. 

Kenneth Pulsifer, 76, a resident of Shelton, died January 2, 2021, at home. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. 

Eva Hobbs, 84, a resident of Shelton, died January 3, 2021, at Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle, WA. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. 

Michael Mahar, 46, a resident of Belfair, died January 3, 2021, at home. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. 

Lou-Ella Ayers, 90, a resident of Belfair, died January 4, 2021, at home. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory.

Mark Hawkins, 67, a resident of Shelton, died January 5, 2021, at Mason General Hospital. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. 

Robert Shaw, 86, a resident of Shelton, died January 6, 2021, at Forest Ridge in Bremerton, WA. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. 

Donovan Furin, 74, a resident of Belfair, died January 6, 2021 at home. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. 

Max Brower, 98, a resident of Shelton, died January, 7, 2021, at Northcliff Adult Family Home in Shelton. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. 

Blaine Fladager, 63, a resident of Olympia, died January 8, 2021, at Providence St. Peter Hospital in Olympia. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. 

Robert James Huff, 73, a former Marine and resident of Allyn, died January 8, 2021, at home. Arrangements are by Forest Funeral Home and Crematory. 

Brad Creamer, 45, a resident of Elma, died January 9, 2021, at home. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. 

Floie E. Henson, 93, a resident of Shelton, died January 9, 2021, at Shelton Health & Rehab. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. 

Isidro Archibeque, 87, a resident of Olympia, died January 9, 2021, at home. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. 

Stephen D. Anderson, 68, a resident of Shelton, died January 9, 2021, at Providence St. Petes. Arrangements are by McComb & Wagner Family Funeral Home and Crematory. 

Claudia Miriam Dunlap, 53, a resident of Shelton, died January 11, 2021, at home. Arrangements are by Forest Funeral Home and Crematory. 
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Ramona Kay Jacob, 82, Shelton, Washington Died January 11, 2021, at home in Shelton, at 6:00 p.m. (1800 hours) No services planned. Funeral Alternatives of Washington – Tumwater. Karlene Gaussoin, funeral director.