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Page B—1 0 - Shelton-Mason County Journal Thursday, March 12, 2020 John (Jack) E. Krause, Lt. Colonel USAF (Retired) Jack was born on January 30, 1932. He died in the comfort of his own home in Shel— ton on Monday, March 9, 2020. A memorial Service will be held at St. David of Wales Episcopal Church on Wednesday, March 18 at 1 p.m. Jack was the fifth of six children. He was a 1950 graduate of Mt. Clemens High School. in Michigan where he served as a class officer, captained the football team and was inducted into the NationalHonor Society: He earned a total of nine varsity let- ters in football, swim- ming and track, and he was eventually induct- ed into the high school’s ( Athletic Hall of Fame. After high school, Jack entered West Point Military Academy in 1950. He savored military training and athletics. He earned a spot on the varsity foot- ball team and earned three varsity letters. ’ From West Point, Jack realized his dream of entering the United States Air Force. He earned his pilot wings in 1955 and had a ’ prolific career as an in- terceptor pilot, ground attack pilot, aide-de— camp, maintenance officer, and test pilot. He completed 150 spe- cial operation night interdiction missions in Laos flying the A-26K attack aircraft and was awarded two Distin- guished Flying Crosses. His test flights carried him to Mach 2 speed over five dozen times. Jack retired from the Air Force in 1979. He himself led the four- ship formation of single engine jets in a flyby at his own retirement cer- emony at McChord Air Force Base. After his retirement, ’ Jack launched into a new flying career in general aviation, de- livering American and British single and twin piston and turboprop engine light airplanes throughout the world. His travels took him to forty-six countries, five continents, and across both oceans, including OREST- FUNERAL HOMES Available 24/7 Kathleen Blanchee Quality Services at Affordable Prices .......... .. ') Three Generations of Family 360.426.4803 . Funeral Service Experience (6) 427—844 eight solo flights across the Atlantic. He flew for commuter lines, freight companies, and he operated an air taxi service for dignitar- ies. He was eventually hired as a corporate pilot for a large North— west company. Jack flew amphibious air- craft in the Alaskan bush while managing the company’s private fishing lodge for thir— teen summers. Upon retirement from corpo- rate flying, Jack served as the Standards and Evaluation pilot for the Washington State Civil Air Patrol. Eventually Jack accumulated nearly 22,000 flying hours in over 100 models of aircraft doing what he loved. He was eventu- ally awarded the “US. Department of Trans- portation and Federal Aviation Administra- tion, Wright Brother’s Master Pilot Award” for his contributions to aviation. Jack was an active member of the Shelton Kiwanis Club and a life member of the Ameri: can Legion, VFW, MOAA, Air Commando Association, and the Order of Daedalians. Jack was a long-time member of the Episco- pal Church and would often say, “The Chief Pilot in the Sky has been very, very good to 7 me. In lieu of flowers, Jack has requested memorial gifts be made to St. David of Wales Episcopal Church, 324 West Cedar/PO Box 339, Shelton, WA 98584. Richard Lynn Andrews Richard Lynn An- drews passed peaceful- ly at home bn February 21, 2020. He was born in Prosser, WA, while his parents, Jess and Margie Andrews, were making their way to Shelton. After graduat- ing in 1960 from Irene S. Reed High School in Shelton, he joined the National Guard. Several years after returning to Shelton, he began logging and started his own busi- ness, Dick Andrews Logging Company. During that time he was active with the Mason County Forest Festival, once serving as Grand Marshall. He was elected to Fire District #16 (Westside/ Dayton) as a Commis- sioner and enjoyed his post for many years. For more than 15 years he owned and oper- ated Washington Truck Wreckers, whistling the whole time. Dick is survived by his wife, Anne, and his three children, Heidi, Ben, and Sara, seven grandchildren, two great grandchil- dren; and his youngest brother. His parents, his brother and his sis- ter all preceded him in death. He was 77 years old. Jay Buttles After a short battle with cancer, Jay F. Buttles passed away on March 3, 2020, at his home in Shelton, WA, at age 71, surrounded by his family. Jay was born on September 14, 1948, V in Tacoma, WA, to his father Gordon Buttles and mother Arleigh Buttles. He grew up with younger sister Leslie and youngest brother Scott. After high school, Jay enlisted in the Navy, and while stationed in the Philip- pines, he met Ceng, the love of his life. They were married on April ‘12, 1975, and remained very much in love until his passing. Jay worked as a rig- ger at the Puget Sound Naval shipyard in Bremerton for 47 years, while also running Jay Buttles Tree Services for many years, even after retiring from the shipyard in November 2019. Anyone who knew Jay loved his jokes and unique sense of humor. He enjoyed being out- doors and socializing around a bonfire. Jay especially loved celebrating holidays with his family. Jay is survived by his wife Ceng Buttles, his sister and brother- in-law Leslie and Rick Aiken, along with Jay’s two daughters and son-in-laws; Jennifer and Damon Higgins, and Mary and Fairren Good. Also survived by Jay are his grand- children and their sig- nificant others, Saisha Good and Jake Wilson, Blaine Good, Fionn Higgins, Kaiyah Good and Cody Reandeau, and CC Higgins. ‘Jay’s services will be held at St. Edwards Catholic Church in Shelton, WA, on Fri- day March 20, 2020, at 10 am. Following is a graveside service at ap— proximately 11:15 am. at the Shelton Memo- rial Park, then a recep— tion at St. Edwards Church. Jay’s family invites all that knew him to come celebrate his life with them. Ronald Melvin Detrick Ronald Melvin Det- rick, 82, died peacefully at home on Saturday, February 29, 2020. He leaves his wife of 62 years, Joan (Barn— hart) Detrick; son, Mel, daughters, Ronna and Lorri, five grandchil- dren, and many people ‘ he’s impacted through- out his life. Born in Portland, Oregon, he spent his childhood in Spokane, WA, graduating from North Central High School. He received a BA in Business from Seattle Pacific College and later completed Graduate Studies in Education at Whit- worth College. Education was the most significant focus of his career, complet- ing 17 years as a high school teacher. He went on to spend eight years as development director for Whitworth College, then fourteen years in development, missionary and consult- ing work. His passions in- cluded photography, volunteer EMT, sailing, fishing, woodworking, mentoring and travel- ing to not only all 50 states, but Mexico and many Asian and South American countries. His family, friends and students will name, into perpetuity, the profound influence he’s had on their lives through his humor, intellect, and deep commitment to critical thinking and conversa- tions about faith, hope, and the complexity of life. A celebration of Ron’s life will be held Sunday, March 15, 2020, at 2 p.m., at Faith Lutheran Church in Shelton, WA.