Joseph Weller

1926 - 2022

Joseph David Weller passed away peacefully on February 12, 2022 at the age of 96. Joe was the fifth and last child of Clarence and Bertha Weller. He was born on January 17th, 1926 in Everett Washington.
Raised in Everett, he attended Everett High and graduated in 1944. Joe immediately enlisted in the United States Navy and served in the Pacific during WW ll. After the war Joe attended Everett Community College where he took business classes. His first job was at the Everett Elks Club. He left the Elks to be an assistant manager at the Everett Golf and Country Club. Around this time he met his bride Delores Fry, known to all as Dede. Eventually, he left the EG&CC to be the manager at the Everett Elks Club where he worked and was devoted to for more than 25 years. In 1971, he bought his dream restaurant and opened Wellers Chalet Inn at Island Crossing in Arlington WA. In 1973 Joe and Dede moved to Arlington where Joe was an active member in Rotary and many other civic clubs and organizations. Joe finally retired in the mid 1990's.
Joe and Dede spent many wonderful years at their summer home at Totem Beach, and eventually moved there permanently. They loved to entertain family and friends there. Joe and Dede enjoyed traveling with friends and made many trips abroad. He and Dede spent hours playing golf, cards and enjoying a drink together on the deck at the beach. Being avid sports fans they had season tickets to the Washington State Huskies, Seattle Sonics and the Seahawks. Joe was a member of Immaculate Conception Church at the time of his death.
Joe was preceded in death by his wife of almost 50 years Dede; brothers, Ed, Bill and Bob; one sister Margaret Reinhart; three sisters-in-law, Eve, Ann, Irene and two brother-in-laws, Dwight Fry and Charles Reinhart, and grandson, Cody Cecil.
He is survived by his children, Joe (Pam), Susan (John), David (Laurie), Karan (Rodger), Dan (Jody), and Tom (Kimla); 14 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Joe is also survived by his best friend and companion for the last 18 years, Claudine Yonke. Joe and Claudine shared many wonderful trips and just enjoyed being together with family and friends. Claudine and her family always made Joe welcome as a part of their family for holidays and get togethers.
The family would also like to thank Washington Oaks, 4 Elements AHF, and Evergreen Health Hospice Care where Joe had excellent care during the last months of his life.
Funeral Mass, 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 23, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Everett. A celebration of his life will be at the Everett Elks Club following Mass.
In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to K.A.P.S. (Kidney Auxiliary of Puget Sound). P.O. Box 2803, Everett WA 98213-0803 or your animal rescue shelter in your community.
Weller Funeral Home of Arlington is in charge of arrangements.

January 17, 1926 - February 12, 2022