Erwin Albert Stohr

Erwin (Erv) Albert STOHR, age 92, passed away on April 12, 2009 in Renton, WA after a long and happy life. He was born to Paul and Otilia Stohr February 18, 1917 in Anamoose, North Dakota and passed away Easter Sunday, April 12, 2009 after a brief illness. After graduating from Chehalis high school in 1935 he was married to Viola Hanson in 1938 and made their home in Port Angeles working at Woolworth's Dept Store. He then opened his own shoe store (Stohr's Family Shoe Store) in Port Townsend in 1950. Seven years later he moved his family and opened another shoe store in Bremerton in 1957. After operating his shoe stores for 30+ years he and Viola retired in 1982 to Auburn. After the passing of his lovely wife in 2000 he moved to Renton to be near his son and daughter and their families . Erv was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and in his earlier years enjoyed hobbies of hunting, fishing, bowling and playing golf. The last of four children to pass, his older sister, Esther, (age 99) was just laid to rest a couple weeks prior. He is survived by children Richard Stohr of Seattle, Sally Phares (Gordon) of Renton, grandchildren Katherine Chaffer (Steven) of Mill Creek, Richard J. Stohr (Cindy) of Seattle, James Stohr (Janice) of Lake Charles LA, , Steven Phares of Federal Way, Elizabeth Stohr (Greg) of Seattle, Rebecca Phares of Mercer Island, and three great grandchildren, Marina, Josie, Lucas, and many nieces and nephews. Erv was dearly loved by his family and will be greatly missed at the many family get-togethers. A viewing will be held Thursday, April 16th from 2:00pm to 8:00pm at Bonney-Watson Memorial Cemetery. This will be followed by a celebration of his life the following day, Friday, April 17, at 12:30pm at Bonney-Watson.