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Page 30 Shelton-Mason County Journal Thursday, July 27, 2023 Robert “Bob” Herr After years of struggling with health issues, Bob Herr, 72, passed peacefully away on January 14, 2023. Bob was born in N o. Attleboro, Massachusetts and was raised in South Seattle. Growing up he excelled in pole vaulting, football (playing alongside Terry Metcalf at Franklin High School), and 'spent endless hours on Lake Washington in his homemade hydroplane. After graduating from Washington State and the University of Washington, he spent the majority of his career as a dentist serving in the military. His good fortune to be stationed in places like Colorado and the Bavarian Alps, allowed him to pursue his love for downhill ski racing. After retiring and moving to Shelton, he embarked on a new challenge of desigming and building custom—built barns, houses, and other structures for family members and friends. He prided himself in building these structures completely on his own, including the hardwood. flooring made from his homemade sawmill. This was his true calling. Never one to shy away from a good challenge, Bob’s hobbies included collecting vintage British cars, and dilapidated bulldozers and tractors that were far past their prime. It was the relentless pursuit of keeping them running that gave him great satisfaction. He also was an avid animal lover, never hesitating to rescue a dog in need. He always said he never met a dog he didn’t love, and that even included a cat or two. During his lifetime, Bob fought hard for his convictions believing strongly that we all have a moral obligation to take good care of this planet on which we live, a moral obligation to take good care of the people who live on it, and to support those who are less fortunate. He was a very private person, but those who knew him best knew him to be fearless, deeply loyal, a perfectionist, a risk taker, acutely determined, having a wicked sense of humor, and definitely the one who took the road less traveled— always. Bob will be profoundly missed by his wife, Karen, his family, and his friends. As per Bob’s request, there will be a celebration of his life at his favorite beach for his immediate family. Dale Lee Bracy Dale Lee Bracy passed away on July 4, 2023, in Olympia, Washington. He was born in Shelton, Washington, on March 1, 1954, to Teddie Ray Bracy and Catherine Lorraine Bracy. Dale attended Southside Grade School and graduated from Shelton High School in 1972. He started his truck driving career right after high school and became a skilled truck driver who won numerous competition awards at Shelton Forest Festivals. He hauled logs for Manke Lumber and then decided to become an independent truck driver. He contracted with Morgan Trucking in Shelton for several years before retiring his solo career to work for local bulldozing and excavating companies. He retired from Pascher Construction after 18 years. Dale had a strong work ethic and quick wit and thoroughly enjoyed the challenges and camaraderie that came along with the work. He met numerous people, too many to name, throughout his career that he called friends. Dale was a loving husband. companion, and best friend to wife Penny for 35 years. They met in June 1988, and later married in Lake Tahoe, California. They enjoyed their numerous pets, dining out, and plotting their next scenic drive adventures. Dale was the world’s best uncle to his nieces and nephews, William Harger (Melissa), Dustin Harger, Brittany Mullins, Carrie Oeste (Tom), Ann Saffer (Noah). He cherished his great nieces and nephews, Olivia and Caleb Harger, Eliana and Alex Harger, Brielle and Lexie Mullins. Dale also is survived by his sister, Terrie Ward (Dave); and brother, Randy Bracy (Cindy). Dale was preceded in death by his father, Ray Bracy; and mother, Catherine Bracy. “The saying is trustworthy, for: If we have died with him, we will also live with him.” -2 Timothy 2:11 . Please share memories at a:in:irji‘unsazaunionistivesrags. Randy Chapman Randy Chapman, a 76-year-old resident of Shelton, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, July 9, 2023. His nephew Rick, and his niece Connie, were at his side when he took his last breath. The youngest of three children, Randy was born in San Jose, California on August 10, 1946, to Ken and Jerry (Haggerty) Chapman. Due to a traumatic birth, Randy was developmentally disabled. His family relocated to the Chapman Family home on Hood Canal when Randy was only six years old. In 1955, Randy and nine other children enrolled in Roger’s School at Sanderson Field. From that was born Exceptional Foresters, Inc, (EFI) a vocational program to train the young men in commercial production of forest resources. In 1957, Randy was a member of the original six young men enrolled in the forestry training program. He developed lifelong friendships with l the other boys and learned valuable social and trade skills. Randy remained} a client of EFI from its inception until his death. He was a beloved client who charmed his way into the hearts of staff over the decades. Randy loved unconditionally and gave the best bear hugs. He will be deeply missed by both his biological and his EFI families. Randy was preceded in death by his parents, Ken and Jerry Chapman and his older brother Craig Chapman. He is survived by his sister, Sheridan (Chapman) Holman, of west Richland; his nephews Rick (Mary) Chapman of Shelton, Steve (Monique Van Herksen) of Amsterdam; his nieces, Connie Chapman of Lacey, and Stacey (Spain) Abney of West Richland; six great-nieces and nephews, and six great- great-nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held at St. Edward’s Catholic Church on Friday, July 28, 2023 at 11:00 am. followed by a celebration of life in the church hall at noon. Guests are encouraged to wear Seahawks and Mariners’ attire to honor Randy’s love for them. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations are made to the ‘Craig Chapman Fund’ at EFI. ’w