A friend has died

Our friend Butch died on Wednesday. A wonderful guy that Ralph had known for over 40 years and he and his family had been part of our family for decades. We are taking it hard and are really gonna miss him.

Please keep his family in prayer.

Ervin William Wakeman Jr.
Ervin William Wakeman, Jr. "Butch" was born July 17, 1943 to Ervin Wakeman, Sr. and Winnifred Allen Wakeman in Tacoma, WA and passed away October 24, 2007 surrounded by his family from heart failure. "Butch" served as a Radarman and a Military Police officer in the US Navy during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed his many years of working for the school districts, most currently Fife School District at Hedden Elementary. He enjoyed trips to Vegas and stray animals always found a home with him, especially Boo-Boo his cat. "Butch" is survived by Susan his wife of 40 years, children Lance & Kimberly Wakeman, Melanie & Nick Hausner, Shawna & Michael Cronin, Angie & Aaron Thiessen, grandchildren Tyler & Nathan, Emily & Noah, Alicia & Mikala, and Aly, sisters Lillian & Wayne Fisher, Lorraine & Tim Kelly, James Allen & Sally Wakeman, Don & Gena Wakeman and several nieces, nephews, and an abundance of friends. In lieu of flowers any donations received by the family will go to benefit the kids at Hedden Elementary.