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Darold Wells Obituary
Darold E. Wells, 89 of Olympia, passed away January 31, 2011 at Providence St. Peter's Hospital with his family by his side. He was born in Chelan, WA, on October 19, 1921 to Jeter and Leila (Griffith) Wells. He was third in a family of eight children. He grew-up on a ranch near Okanogan, WA. He served in the U.S. Army in WWII. Darold and Bertha (Bert) Cates were married in 1948. Four children were born: Janet, Ray, Lola, and Connie. He is the father of two other children by a previous marriage, Mary Jean and David. Darold worked as a logger for many years. In 1962 the family moved to Olympia, WA where he drove trucks and ran heavy equipment. He was a member of Local 612 of the International Union of Operating Engineers. He loved family, fishing, shrimping, snowmobiling, RVing and babies. He is survived by his wife Bert of 62 years, his six children, several grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, one brother and two sisters. A memorial will be planned for family and friends at a later date.
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Linda (Butt) Abraham
February 25, 2011
Bert, Janet, Ray, Lola & Connie, I'm so sorry for your loss. I hadn't seen you Bert, or Darold for many years but I'll always remember how welcome you made me feel when I was in your home. Hugs, to you all. May the days ahead be filled with wonderful memories to help you through your grief.
Hugs, LA
Connie Ryland
February 23, 2011
I miss my Dad so much. Loved riding bikes and fishing with him. I learned so much from him. Love you Dad.
Jason Wells
February 19, 2011
You will always be in our memories papa!
February 18, 2011
So sorry to hear about Darold's passing. It brought back fond memories of growing up with Lola, Ray, Janet and Connie out at the Lake and Colombus Park, and the great years I worked with Bert. He always was smiling! My best regards from the Farler family to yours. I live in Iowa now, but hope to run into you guys when I come home to visit. Bless you all. Carrie Farler Fleig
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