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Page 36 — Shelton-Mason County Journal — Thursday, June
Weldon “Butch” Depoe
Weldon “Butch” Depoe was born
on May 23, 1957, to Weldon and
Pauline Depoe in Shelton, WA, he
was the fourth of seven children.
He graduated from Shelton High
School and soon after moved to
Astoria, OR where the family also
had ties. That is where he met his
wife of 45 years, his soul-mate and
best friend, Cynthia. She walked
into the restaurant where he was
working in Astoria and told his
boss and coworker, “Do you see that
woman right there, she’s going to
be my wife. Either hire her or bring
me my paycheck.”
That’s where it all began, a happy
life together and his instant family
was created. They were married on December .‘31, 1978, joined with
their oldest daughter Jada, at the altar of the church that Cynthia’s
v grandfather built and preached the gospel in Kennewick, WA. Two
years later, his little princess Karina arrived. Butch was very proud
of his beautiful daughters, Jada and Karina. He was a great provider
for the family. He joined the laborer’s union in 1977 in Aberdeen, WA
and worked all over the Pacific Northwest where he called Washington
State, home. He did spend a short time. driving truck in Dallas, TX
and realized quickly that wasn’t the life for him, so be loaded up his
family and moved back to the PNW, where they raised their daughters
and played in the dirt runningheavy equipment and laying pipe on
many call»out union jobs around the state. He enjoyed his life to the
fullest, fishing, even if he didn’t catch anything, he would be the first
one. to remind you it is not called ‘catching’, it is called,
‘fishingl’, clam
digging, crabhing and picking oysters. He was always concerned that
his family could live off the land if needed.
Butch retired from the laborer’s union January of 2014 due to health
reasons. He and his wife moved to Bullhead City, AZ where they had
visited and fell in love with the desert on a prior vacation. They looked
forward to the sunshine and riding his Harley Davidson every day. His
uncle Norm, who had also retired and living in Bullhead City, taught
Butch how to play 3-Ball pool at the local Moose Lodge. He joined the
lodge and started a regular ‘Tuesday afternoon league’ and he met
many new friends. He was happiest in the man cave he built at his
home in Bullhead City; his Harley parked close and he would belly—up.
next to the beautiful bar he built.
Butch will be missed by many and never will-we forget his life stories
he told and the laughter he brought to any room. We were told on the
10th of March that he was full of cancer. He 'was ready and at peace
with his life, he didn’t want to be a bother to his family so Hospice,
Canyon Home Care helped with his final days in the ‘Man Cave’ with
his best friend and wife Cynthia, daughters and grandkids, sisters
and brothers, friends and family all surrounding him. In his last days,
he was laughing, enjoying his friends and family that stopped by to
say their goodbyes. His wings were ready, and the moment his heart
stopped, our lives were forever changed, March
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Cynthia of Bullhead City,
AZ, his daughter Jada Pollock (Sean) of Washington, daughter
Karina De pee and fiance Lyle Collins of Bullhead City, AZ. He was
a very proud Papa of four grandchildren, Phillip and Connor Pollock
of Washington, Kayla and Timothy, Jr. “TJ” Rogge of Washington,
and three great—grandchildren, Kamden, Brynlee and Layla, all of
Washington State.
Also survived by and was very close to, his sisters, Myra Lynn Hills,
rBarbara Lou Beleele, Ellie HufftCharles), all of Washington, Patty
Martinell of Arizona, and his brother Mike Depoe of Kingman, Arizona.
Butch loved his invlaw’s as well, he often referred to them as his
‘outlaws’. Diane and Jim Mothershed of Washington, Pamela Barthuly,
Hank and Donna Barthuly, and his traveling/adventuring buddies
Linda and Jerry Peters, all of Washington. He has multiple nieces,
nephews, and great—nieces and nephews whom he loved dearly. Also,
cousins and his uncle Don Depoe of Washington and not to be forgotten,
his Moose wife and dear friend, Susan Berilla of Bullhead City. I
Butch was preceded in death by his grandparents, parents Weldon
and Pauline Depoe, step-mother Lo ‘21 Depoe, his mother and father:
in~law Alonzo and Alsie Parks. sister Diane KeelerlRoy), aunts and
uncles, Marilyn Thompson (John), Doris Derrick (Ray), Ralph Depoe,
Charles Depoe (Charlene), David Depoe, Larry Depoe (Jane), and
Rosalie Depoe; step—brothers Emerson and Doug Moore, brother~in—
laws and bestfriend Steve Hills and Bob Beleele.
He had many lifetime friends and other family that were waiting for
him in heaven with open arms. He enjoyed his fur babies, and was a
dog lover and had several over his lifetime. They all have crossed over
the bridge and were waiting for him. r‘ ‘
A celebration ofButch’s life is being held on August 5, at 2:00
pm. at the Elma Eagles. For information call Myra (360) 463-3233 or
Barb (360) 426—5976. ‘
Paul Brown
Paul Brown died at home with
family April 8, Paul was
born to Kenneth and Dora Brown
in Shelton, December 11, 1944.
He grew up with five brothers and
one sister. His parents and his
' brothers preceded him in death.
He was an avid hunter and
hiker when he was young. His
greatest love outside of his family
was the mountains. He grew
up fishing in local lakes and
tromping around mountain trails.
He excelled in sports, especially
track and wrestling. He began
working at a local tire shop while
still in high school. Shortly after
graduating from Shelton High
School, he joined the National Guard. When he left the Guard he
returned to the tire shop until he was influenced to work for a home
builder in Olympia. He loved building things and over the years he
mastered his craft. He continued building until shortly before he
passed.
He met the love of his life, Dixie LaFond after becoming a carpenter.
They married and moved to Olympia to raise their children. They
developed a love of antiques and started doing antique shows over 40
years ago. They loved the thrill of hunting for new additions to their
collections and they filled their home with antique treasures.
Dixie passed in 2017, Paul is survived by his daughter Tammy
Kelley, son-in-law Steve Kelley, son Shane Brown, grandchildren
Andy Frerichs, Jessica Kelley and Madison Brown, as well as 4 great
grandchildren and his cherished “little pal”, Marley.
Paul always put others first. He was honest, hardworking and
reliable. He didn’t know how to be selfish. He always made sure his
family was taken care of. He was so very generous; he would give to
others whenever he could and sometimes even when he couldn’t. He
was a jokester; you always had to be on your toes with him because
you never knew what he was up to. There was never a problem he
couldn’t solve; he was famous for saying “Don’t worry. It’ll be
fine”.
A celebration of Paul’s life will be held July 22nd at 3:00 p.m., 5410