Wallace L. Avery
March 19, 1928 - June 17, 2011
Obituary
Wallace L. Avery was born on March 19, 1928. He died peacefully at home on June 17, 2011.
Wally was born in Seattle, Washington to Thelma and Harvey Avery. As a teenager, he worked in the shipyards repairing ships damaged from the war. He graduated from Highline High School and then served 2 years in the Army. He had a successful career as a merchandise manager with a major retail company.
Throughout his life he enjoyed many outdoor activities including fishing, camping, hunting, hiking, and gardening. He was very involved with the Boy Scouts and other youth organizations. He was the first hunter safety instructor for the State of Washington, specializing in gun safety. He was a member of the Eagles and the American Legion.
He was deeply committed to his family, friends, and community.
Wally was preceded in death by his wife Eileen in 1985 and by his wife Barbara in 2006.
He is survived by his son Jim Avery of Sequim, daughter and son-in-law Nancy and Dennis Cleary of Kent, daughter Susie Rodriguez of Wasilla, Alaska, daughter Connie Warren of Port Angeles, sister and brother-in-law Edna and Dick Pederson of Black Diamond, 9 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren, with another great-grandchild on the way.
Wally was loved by many and will be missed.
Memorial services will be held Wednesday, June 29th at 2:00 p.m. at Washington Memorial Park in SeaTac, Washington.
In lieu of flowers Wally requested donations be made to Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County.
I am so lucky that Dad was my Dad. My life could have so easily taken another path.
I had a wonderful childhood filled with camping trips, hikes, family gatherings and fishing trips. Yes, I actually did fish when I was a little girl!
Dad was always there for me; offering his wisdom, giving his love, creating wonderful memories.
Thank you Dad. You will live in my heart forever.
Wally was the most generous, giving and loving person I have ever met. My admoration for him is beyond words. My “Dad” was my inspiration. I can’t say enough about him and his integrity,love of family and values in life.
I love him and will miss him dearly.
Wally welcomed into his family and I am so very greatfull for that.He was a giving,caring man.His knowlage of fishing, hunting, cooking and life matters were a great gift to me.Thanks for all the good times Wally i will miss ya! Tim
I was so Blessed to have you for my brother. Both Dick and I will miss you greatly.
Uncle Wally was a great hunter and fisherman. When I was young I would go over to his house by SouthCenter for a sleepover with my cousin Jimmy. I would see all the deer heads on the walls and the antlers in the garage. But the big Mountain Lion rug really scared me. I asked Uncle Wally how he got that one. He said he was hunting for deer and came around a rock. He was face to face with this huge Mountain Lion and it came at him. He shot it and killed it with only 10′ to spare! Pretty cool story when you’re 8 yrs old!! We will miss your hunting and fishing stories, laughter, gardening, warmth and creativity.
we were saddend to hear of wally’s passing…. what a fantastic person ,
We both worked with Wally and thought that he was a wonderful person. The visual of Wally laughing and smoking his cigar is etched in our minds.
After Wally moved to Sequim, Larry enjoyed many long phone conversations with him. Wally will be greatly missed.
Deepest sympathy to his family.
With Love,
Larry and Lynelle McDaniels
Grandpa
Thank you for all you have done for our family. You are an incredible person who lived an extraoridnary life. You taught me how to be compasstionate and live a life of integrity. I will always remeber all the good times we shared. I will miss you.
Love
Danny