C L “Van” Van Valey

C L “Van” Van Valey, 81 years old, passed away at his home in Renton, WA on December? 28, 2014. He was born January 11, 1933 in St. Marys, WV to Gaynel and Lyle Van Valey.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother George W. He is survived by his wife of 56 years Jo Ann (Lauhon),

3 sons, Kurt (Becky) Max (Caren) and Ed, 5 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

“Van” graduated from St. Marys High School in 1951. He attended the University of Kentucky where he was a member of the U of K Marching 100 Band. Serving in the US Army, he was stationed in Washington D.C as a member of the Honor Guard. After military service Van attended DeVry Technical School in Chicago. He was employed as a computer technician with Univac and moved to the state of Washington where he worked for Honeywell as an avionic technician.

Van became a member of the St. Marys Masonic Lodge #41 in 1956 and the Parkersburg Nemesis Shrine in 1957.

Services are to be held on January 15, 2015 at the Tahoma National Cemetery in Washington.

Remembrances may be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children or charity of your choice.