E” David Harold McClary DaVid H McClary passed away January 3 2005, in Sheltoni Washington at age 70‘ after a long battle With Parkinson 5 disease He moved to Alpine Way Retirement Community in Shelton four years ago. but lived in Brooklyn New York the maiority of his adult life He was a scholar and taught English as a second language He was able to speak read and translate in twenty different languages. David's parents were the late Hat and Roberta McCIary of Olympia, Anacortes and Shelton His older brother Douglas preceded him in death in 1982 He is survived by his nephews Coleman McClary of Oceanside, California Cameron McClary of Sheltoni and his nieces Carlin Johnson of Cary, North Carolina, and Cathleen LudWIg‘ of Waukesha. Wisconsin DaVid was a remarkable person He attended Lincoln Grade School in Olympia, and graduated from Olympia High School in 1952 as salutatonan of his class He lettered in football, basketball and baseball Band was awarded the Michigan Trophy in recognition of his excellence in academics athletics and school activtties He also received the Rotary inspirational Award for the football player shOWing the best sportsmanship, Davtd graduated from the UniverSity of Washington with a degree in History in 1956. He was a member of the Husky basketball and baseball teams. Phi Delta Theta Fraternity and Purple Shield (an honorary organization recognizing leaders for their scholarship and extracurricular activities) In his senior year he was chosen to be in the Oval Club and Big W David “Rusty" was liked by all who knew him He was a brilliant scholar‘ musician and accomplished athlete, He was a gentle soul His mother and father befriended his grade school and high school classmates His father started the first independent basketball team (MAC s Club) in Olympia for grade school boys, which helped to build character and develop their interest in athletics All of his friends are better people due to their kinship With Davrd and to the graciousness of David‘s parents He Will be deeply missed but never forgotten by those who were fortunate enough to know him A memorial sewice Will be held at the Hope Chapel, 421 W, “E" St. in Shelton on Tuesday‘ January 11 at 11'00am The serVice Will be preceded by a short committal service at the Oddfellows Cemetery in Olympia at 9:00am. Arrangements are under the direction of McComb Funeral Home a l¢05 , OCR Text: E” David Harold McClary DaVid H McClary passed away January 3 2005, in Sheltoni Washington at age 70‘ after a long battle With Parkinson 5 disease He moved to Alpine Way Retirement Community in Shelton four years ago. but lived in Brooklyn New York the maiority of his adult life He was a scholar and taught English as a second language He was able to speak read and translate in twenty different languages. David's parents were the late Hat and Roberta McCIary of Olympia, Anacortes and Shelton His older brother Douglas preceded him in death in 1982 He is survived by his nephews Coleman McClary of Oceanside, California Cameron McClary of Sheltoni and his nieces Carlin Johnson of Cary, North Carolina, and Cathleen LudWIg‘ of Waukesha. Wisconsin DaVid was a remarkable person He attended Lincoln Grade School in Olympia, and graduated from Olympia High School in 1952 as salutatonan of his class He lettered in football, basketball and baseball Band was awarded the Michigan Trophy in recognition of his excellence in academics athletics and school activtties He also received the Rotary inspirational Award for the football player shOWing the best sportsmanship, Davtd graduated from the UniverSity of Washington with a degree in History in 1956. He was a member of the Husky basketball and baseball teams. Phi Delta Theta Fraternity and Purple Shield (an honorary organization recognizing leaders for their scholarship and extracurricular activities) In his senior year he was chosen to be in the Oval Club and Big W David “Rusty" was liked by all who knew him He was a brilliant scholar‘ musician and accomplished athlete, He was a gentle soul His mother and father befriended his grade school and high school classmates His father started the first independent basketball team (MAC s Club) in Olympia for grade school boys, which helped to build character and develop their interest in athletics All of his friends are better people due to their kinship With Davrd and to the graciousness of David‘s parents He Will be deeply missed but never forgotten by those who were fortunate enough to know him A memorial sewice Will be held at the Hope Chapel, 421 W, “E" St. in Shelton on Tuesday‘ January 11 at 11'00am The serVice Will be preceded by a short committal service at the Oddfellows Cemetery in Olympia at 9:00am. Arrangements are under the direction of McComb Funeral Home a l¢05 , Mason County Genealogical Society,Obituaries,Other Obituaries,Mc Last Name,McClary, David Harold.tif,McClary, David Harold.tif, McClary, David Harold.tif