Preston A. Williams passed away peacefully on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015 at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, Washington. Preston was born to Asa and Zoe (Scobee) Williams on Jan. 18, 1929 in Hood River, Oregon. On July 14, 1952, Preston married the love of his life, Arlene Mae Wilcoxson.
Preston served our country for 20 years as a Sargent in the United States Army. During this time he received Good Conduct and Purple Heart Medals, his G.E.D. and 13 years as a hardhat diver with the Army Engineers. Preston went on to work for Bank Check Supply as a Line-A-Type operator for 25 years.
Preston enjoyed hunting and fishing in his early years and traveling upon his second retirement also enjoying a lot of reading in his final years.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; son, Shannon; and sister, Betty.
Preston is survived by sons, Rick (Robin) Williams and Jeff (Christie) Williams; daughter-in-law, Billie Williams; sisters, Frances (Don) Brostrom and Louise Neitch; seven grandchildren; 10 great-granddaughters; and one great-grandson on the way.
The family would like to thank Woodland Estates, Providence Centralia Hospital and Harborview Medical Center.
A graveside service will be held at Claquato Cemetery, Chehalis. A gathering of remembrance will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Woodland Estates in Chehalis.
Memorials may be donations to American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Services are under the care of Sticklin Funeral Chapel, Centralia.
Arrangements are under the direction of Sticklin Funeral Chapel, 1437 S. Gold St., Centralia, WA 98531. 360-736-1388.
Source: The Chronicle February 11, 2015
Preston served our country for 20 years as a Sargent in the United States Army. During this time he received Good Conduct and Purple Heart Medals, his G.E.D. and 13 years as a hardhat diver with the Army Engineers. Preston went on to work for Bank Check Supply as a Line-A-Type operator for 25 years.
Preston enjoyed hunting and fishing in his early years and traveling upon his second retirement also enjoying a lot of reading in his final years.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; son, Shannon; and sister, Betty.
Preston is survived by sons, Rick (Robin) Williams and Jeff (Christie) Williams; daughter-in-law, Billie Williams; sisters, Frances (Don) Brostrom and Louise Neitch; seven grandchildren; 10 great-granddaughters; and one great-grandson on the way.
The family would like to thank Woodland Estates, Providence Centralia Hospital and Harborview Medical Center.
A graveside service will be held at Claquato Cemetery, Chehalis. A gathering of remembrance will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Woodland Estates in Chehalis.
Memorials may be donations to American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Services are under the care of Sticklin Funeral Chapel, Centralia.
Arrangements are under the direction of Sticklin Funeral Chapel, 1437 S. Gold St., Centralia, WA 98531. 360-736-1388.
Source: The Chronicle February 11, 2015
Preston A. Williams passed away peacefully on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2015 at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, Washington. Preston was born to Asa and Zoe (Scobee) Williams on Jan. 18, 1929 in Hood River, Oregon. On July 14, 1952, Preston married the love of his life, Arlene Mae Wilcoxson.
Preston served our country for 20 years as a Sargent in the United States Army. During this time he received Good Conduct and Purple Heart Medals, his G.E.D. and 13 years as a hardhat diver with the Army Engineers. Preston went on to work for Bank Check Supply as a Line-A-Type operator for 25 years.
Preston enjoyed hunting and fishing in his early years and traveling upon his second retirement also enjoying a lot of reading in his final years.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; son, Shannon; and sister, Betty.
Preston is survived by sons, Rick (Robin) Williams and Jeff (Christie) Williams; daughter-in-law, Billie Williams; sisters, Frances (Don) Brostrom and Louise Neitch; seven grandchildren; 10 great-granddaughters; and one great-grandson on the way.
The family would like to thank Woodland Estates, Providence Centralia Hospital and Harborview Medical Center.
A graveside service will be held at Claquato Cemetery, Chehalis. A gathering of remembrance will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Woodland Estates in Chehalis.
Memorials may be donations to American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Services are under the care of Sticklin Funeral Chapel, Centralia.
Arrangements are under the direction of Sticklin Funeral Chapel, 1437 S. Gold St., Centralia, WA 98531. 360-736-1388.
Source: The Chronicle February 11, 2015
Preston served our country for 20 years as a Sargent in the United States Army. During this time he received Good Conduct and Purple Heart Medals, his G.E.D. and 13 years as a hardhat diver with the Army Engineers. Preston went on to work for Bank Check Supply as a Line-A-Type operator for 25 years.
Preston enjoyed hunting and fishing in his early years and traveling upon his second retirement also enjoying a lot of reading in his final years.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; son, Shannon; and sister, Betty.
Preston is survived by sons, Rick (Robin) Williams and Jeff (Christie) Williams; daughter-in-law, Billie Williams; sisters, Frances (Don) Brostrom and Louise Neitch; seven grandchildren; 10 great-granddaughters; and one great-grandson on the way.
The family would like to thank Woodland Estates, Providence Centralia Hospital and Harborview Medical Center.
A graveside service will be held at Claquato Cemetery, Chehalis. A gathering of remembrance will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Woodland Estates in Chehalis.
Memorials may be donations to American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Services are under the care of Sticklin Funeral Chapel, Centralia.
Arrangements are under the direction of Sticklin Funeral Chapel, 1437 S. Gold St., Centralia, WA 98531. 360-736-1388.
Source: The Chronicle February 11, 2015
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