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March 17th, 2025 at the age of 105 Orville Smullen Sr.
Mr. Smullen was born on January 8th, 1920, and passed on March 17th, 2025, at the age of 105. He will be greatly missed. Orville, or "Al", as his friends and neighbors called him had a passion for the outdoor activities of fishing, hunting and gardening. He was a dedicated Military Man who served in the army for 33 years. He served in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam, specializing in auto maintenance. Prior to that, he helped build the Alcan Highway which he often talked about. He travelled the world in the Army and married Anita Smullen who he met in Germany, divorcing in 1974. The marriage brought 5 children into the world, 3 who preceded him in passing. He also had 5 grandchildren, and a small host of great-grandchildren.
Mr. Smullen will be honored at 2:00 PM on April 15th at Tahoma National Cemetery with Military Honors. All who wish to remember him are welcome.
"Duty Done, Gone Fishin' "
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Orville Smullen Jr
April 16, 2025
Pop was man that you definitely had to get to know. He was a very giving man and there is not ONE member of our family that he didn't help. He helped every single last one of his daughters in their time of need. And he helped me his son in many areas of my life and never turned his back on me. He enjoyed fishing ,hunting ,gardening cracking jokes and life in general. He was always there, and it's going to be a long time before I get used to him not being there. Rest up brother man! I'm not in a hurry to come see you again, but one day I will. Thank you for everything that you've done for me in life, and what you did for me when you left here. I love you Pop!
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Avahna Antari
April 10, 2025
Focusing on the wonderful things brings joy, although many years were required to heal from various abuses endured in childhood by my sisters and myself. A love of Nature~wholesome, healthy food~fishing and frogging~good music of all genres~and growing veggies,fruits,flowers and plants were things my father passed on to me. I am grateful and appreciative. Rest in peace, Mr. Orville Smullen.
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