Harry Allan Ingalls

HARRY ALLAN "AL" INGALLS February 23, 1935 ~ December 25, 2015 Al Ingalls passed away peacefully at 80 years of age on Christmas day. He was born Feb. 23, 1935 in Monticello, KY to Lucille and Harry J. Ingalls. His family moved to Bainbridge Island, WA where spent most of his childhood until his senior year of high school when they moved to Monroe, WA. Al attend the University of Washington and graduated with a B.A. in Business in 1961. While attending the U of W, he rowed on crew his freshman year, and was an active member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity, where he served two years as house president. In 1958, Al married love of his life, Sharon Walker, and together they had four children. After college graduation, he went to work for Safeco Insurance and moved to Portland, OR. In 1966, he moved his family to Vancouver, WA and went to work for Atkinson Insurance Agency. Al later became a co-owner of the agency and the name was changed to Atkinson, Millar & Ingalls (AMI). Coaching his sons in Hazel Dell Little League, and then as a sponsor and manager of AMI Senior Babe Ruth, kept him involved in baseball for a number of years. After selling his share of AMI, he took a few years off to enjoy time with his grandson, his yard, hunting and fishing. The last 10 years of his career, Al and a partner formed Realty Exchangers, where they specialized in doing 1031 exchanges which he truly enjoyed. Family was very important part of his life, as well as his hunting big game, fishing, and restoring classic muscle cars. At the time of his death he proudly owned a 1954 Pontiac, the same car he bought new when in college. Al supported local fish and wildlife organizations and started the first chapter of Ducks Unlimited in Vancouver. Throughout their marriage of 57 years, Al and Sharon traveled often and were happy to have shared their travels with many friends and family. Al will be loved and missed by his wife, Sharon; children, Debra Ingalls (Chuck), Laurel Wiant (Jim), Gary Ingalls; grandson, Bradley Cheshire; and many friends. He was preceded in death by his sister, Shirley Clarke; and son, Brad Ingalls. A private memorial is planned with family at Evergreen Memorial Gardens. At Al's request there will be no funeral service. The family plans a Celebration of Life at a later date. Memorial contributions in Al's honor are to your favorite charity . - See more at: http://obits.columbian.com/obituaries/columbian/obituary.aspx?n=harry-allan-ingalls-al&pid=177147977&fhid=5644#sthash.oDWgZTcK.dpuf