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Josh played the violin in Orchestra during Jr. High School. He was an excellent marksman at a very young age, completing the Hunter's Safety Course when he was just 10 years old. He had a great love of the outdoors. Nothing was off limits outside. He loved riding go-carts, quads, motorcycles and sea-doo's. He loved camping and fishing with family and friends growing up. Josh and his best friend Niko, spent countless hours in DeCoursey Park during his teenage years hiking the many trails. He loved all animals, dogs, cats and especially frogs. He never met a frog he didn't like.
Josh is survived by his father Kevin Shelstad (Gina), mother Tonya Norman-Shelstad (Jason), maternal grandmother Raean deBoer, Uncles Kim Shelstad (Janet), Travis Norman, Cliff Reichel (Betty), Aunts Dawn Watts (Terry), Luanne Lundberg (Richard), cousins Andy and Emily Shelstad, Donavon and Devon Watts, MaryAnn Steinkrauss (Matt), Nick Lundberg (Joni), and Eli Lundberg. He also leaves behind his best friend Niko Salesky and lifelong friend Savannah McVittie. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Gordon and Claire Shelstad, maternal grandfather Dale Norman, stepfather Luke deBore and Uncle Keith Norman.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday April 1, 2023, 1 p.m. at Station House 726, located at 427 Meridian Puyallup, WA 98371. Those attending the memorial, please wear teal. This was Josh's favorite color.
In lieu of giving flowers, the family is asking those who are able to instead make a donation in remembrance of Josh to the Puyallup Parks Department or any Drug Assistance or Treatment Program in their area.
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Kayla Hugdahl
May 9, 2023
Dustin and I miss you so much we can´t believe you´ve passed on we think about you all the time and I hope you´re resting easy. I will always remember when you and I met in orchestra in 5th grade. You were always someone I could count on after that. You were funny and had a beautiful soul that cared for everyone
Kayla Hugdahl
May 9, 2023
Tiffany Salesky
April 2, 2023
My deepest condolences Kevin and Toyna.
I am Tiffany, Niko's Aunt, I lived in the mother-in-law house while Josh and Niko were growing up together. This picture of Josh reminded me of what a great smile he had.
Those boys sure had a lot of fun together. It was nice getting to watch them play "army" or anything else they decided to get up to. Josh was very good friend to Niko and was very kind to Niko's little brother Nate, which I know Nate appreciated. And, he was always very sweet to me.
I am deeply sorry for your loss.
GWEN CAGGIANO
April 1, 2023
You were a good friend to Niko. You will be missed by so many. Keep a watch on Niko and Nate from above.
You are gone but not forgotten.
GG (Niko/Nate's Gram)
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Lori Kroh
March 31, 2023
My condolences to the family and friends of Josh. My son knew him from middle school. Gone too soon.
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