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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 .
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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.
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