Claud Raymon Shamley

Claud R. Shamley, 84, a lifelong Wenatchee Valley resident, passed away peacefully at Central Washington Hospital on Saturday, November 28, 2009. Claud was born August 17, 1925 to Rex and Irma (Martin) Shamley in Wenatchee, WA. He attended and graduated from Entiat High School in 1943. After graduation, he joined the Army Transport Service (ATS). He served from 1944 through 1947. Upon receiving his honorable discharge, he returned to the Entiat Valley and married Jean Ann Martin on July 8, 1950. Three children were born to this union, Michael, Robert and Joan. Claud went to work for Keokuk as a Chemist in 1948, which later became Hanna Mining Company. He retired in 1987, after 39 years . He was active in Boy Scouts, his daughter's softball team, Telephone Pioneers, Wenatchee Aerie # 204 Fraternal Order of Eagles and the Red Cross. He had 81 lifetime donations totaling over 10 gallons of blood with the Red Cross. He also served on the Board of the Hanna Mining Credit Union. He drove and delivered for Mobile Meals. Claud was a avid reader and he loved spending time being surrounded by his family and extended family. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Jean Ann; his three children, Michael, Wenatchee, Robert (Patricia), East Wenatchee, Joni (Dave) Lewman, Manson; one brother, Rex (Patricia), Atlanta, GA; sister-in-law, Patricia Fisher, Wenatchee; brother-in-law, R. Jerry Martin, East Wenatchee; six grandchildren, Scott, Joshua, Rex, Nicholas, and Alexia Shamley and Erin Zimmerman; five great grandchildren, several very special nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Rex & Irma Shamley; two sisters, Lois & Rexene; brother, Ross and a niece, Barbara Lynn Dossey. Claud will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. A Commemoration Service will be held at King's Orchard Church of Christ, 1610 Orchard Street, Wenatchee at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 3rd, with Ed & Ellis Martin officiating. The Interment will precede the service in the Entiat Cemetery. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Wednesday from noon to 8:00 p.m. Memorial donations in his name are suggested to the Cardio Pulmonary Rehab at Central Washington Hospital or the Wenatchee Valley Humane Society. Please sign in or leave a memory for the family online by visiting www.HeritageMemorialChapel.com . Arrangements are in the care of Heritage Memorial Chapel, East Wenatchee.

Claud Raymon Shamley

August 17, 1925 - November 28, 2009