www.theo|ympian.com/obi Walter James Ra "Walt" 1.17/15 [1 Walter, 79, died Tuesday, 0c- tober 4, 2011 at Capital Medi» cal Center. He was a resident of Shelton for 53 years. He was. born December 10, 1931 in Fargo, ND to Russell John Rae and Helena (Bartz) Rae. Rae graduated in 1950 from Irene S. Reed High School in Shelton. He received additional school- ing from Jet General School in Amarillo, TX; Jet Engine Aircraft School, Chanute A.F. Base in IL; six months in London, England; Barksdale AFB in LA (Head-quarters of the fourth air division SAC); and engine specialist condi- tioner 376 bombardment wing. He was a member of the Unit- ed States Regular Air Force from 1952 to 1956 and was honorably discharged at the ‘rank of SSGT and awarded the National Defense Service and Good Conduct Medals. Prior to the Air Force he was in the National Guard. He married Dorene Stevens in Shelton on August 17, 1963. Rae was a self-employed auto mechanic and owner of Rae's Service for more than 20 years, He worked at Camp Grisdale as a mechanic for three years and the Washing— ton State Department of Cor- rections as Plant Mechanic Supervisor and locksmith for 18 years until he retired in Ju- ly of 1995. He was a member of St. Mark‘s Lutheran Church in Rochester; former member of Mt. Olive Lutheran Church from 1948 to 2010 (President, Vice President, Financial Sec- retary, Trustee, Elder. Choir member for more than 50 years); former member of Shelton Morning Star Lions Club; American Legion Post 31, Shelton and retired public employees council. He enioyed mechanics, build- ing and making things in his shop, fishing, hunting, gar- dening, camping, travel and attending sports events for his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife Dorene Rae, daughters Belinda Armour (Cal) of Phoenix, AZ and Brenda Thornbrue (Rick) of Shelton, sons Joe Rae (Barb) of Shele ton and Martin Rae (Kathy) of Bellevue, grandchildren Calvin, Tiffany and Joshua Armour. Kevin and Stephanie Rae, Max Rae, Angela Thornbrue and Alex Olson, step-grandchildren Chris and Shawn, Sarah and Amy, Brett and Tyler, great-grandchildren Hunter and Payton, and broth- ers Jack Rae of Dufur. OR and David Rae of Spokane. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister June Baughn and brother Russell Gene Rae. A Celebration of Life will be at 1 pm. on Saturday, No- vember 5, 2011 at the Pa- vilion at Sentry 'Park, 190 W. Sentry Dr,, Shelton. The family requests memori- al donations be made to St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. PO. Box 10000, Rochester, WA 98579. , OCR Text: www.theo|ympian.com/obi Walter James Ra "Walt" 1.17/15 [1 Walter, 79, died Tuesday, 0c- tober 4, 2011 at Capital Medi» cal Center. He was a resident of Shelton for 53 years. He was. born December 10, 1931 in Fargo, ND to Russell John Rae and Helena (Bartz) Rae. Rae graduated in 1950 from Irene S. Reed High School in Shelton. He received additional school- ing from Jet General School in Amarillo, TX; Jet Engine Aircraft School, Chanute A.F. Base in IL; six months in London, England; Barksdale AFB in LA (Head-quarters of the fourth air division SAC); and engine specialist condi- tioner 376 bombardment wing. He was a member of the Unit- ed States Regular Air Force from 1952 to 1956 and was honorably discharged at the ‘rank of SSGT and awarded the National Defense Service and Good Conduct Medals. Prior to the Air Force he was in the National Guard. He married Dorene Stevens in Shelton on August 17, 1963. Rae was a self-employed auto mechanic and owner of Rae's Service for more than 20 years, He worked at Camp Grisdale as a mechanic for three years and the Washing— ton State Department of Cor- rections as Plant Mechanic Supervisor and locksmith for 18 years until he retired in Ju- ly of 1995. He was a member of St. Mark‘s Lutheran Church in Rochester; former member of Mt. Olive Lutheran Church from 1948 to 2010 (President, Vice President, Financial Sec- retary, Trustee, Elder. Choir member for more than 50 years); former member of Shelton Morning Star Lions Club; American Legion Post 31, Shelton and retired public employees council. He enioyed mechanics, build- ing and making things in his shop, fishing, hunting, gar- dening, camping, travel and attending sports events for his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife Dorene Rae, daughters Belinda Armour (Cal) of Phoenix, AZ and Brenda Thornbrue (Rick) of Shelton, sons Joe Rae (Barb) of Shele ton and Martin Rae (Kathy) of Bellevue, grandchildren Calvin, Tiffany and Joshua Armour. Kevin and Stephanie Rae, Max Rae, Angela Thornbrue and Alex Olson, step-grandchildren Chris and Shawn, Sarah and Amy, Brett and Tyler, great-grandchildren Hunter and Payton, and broth- ers Jack Rae of Dufur. OR and David Rae of Spokane. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister June Baughn and brother Russell Gene Rae. A Celebration of Life will be at 1 pm. on Saturday, No- vember 5, 2011 at the Pa- vilion at Sentry 'Park, 190 W. Sentry Dr,, Shelton. The family requests memori- al donations be made to St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. PO. Box 10000, Rochester, WA 98579. , Mason County Genealogical Society,Obituaries,Other Obituaries,R Last Name,Rae, Walter James.tif,Rae, Walter James.tif, Rae, Walter James.tif