Harvey G. Shale, 79, of Renton, died Feb. 19, 2012.

He was born Aug. 8, 1932, in Martinez, Calif., to Ray and Dora Shale. In 1975, he married Patricia Sweet in Las Vegas and they moved to Renton.

He worked as a crane operator and electrical lineman.

Harvey is survived by his wife Patricia F. Shale of Renton; two daughters, Jolene Parker and Brandi Davis; four step-daughters, Lenore Woeck, Sandy Gusa, Terri Stone and Fran Kelley; sister Madelyn; 12 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

A committal service with U.S. Army honors will begin at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, March 9, at Tahoma National Cemetery, 18600 S.E. 240th St.

Friends are invited to share memories, view photos and sign the family’s on-line guest book at www.flintofts.com.