Henry Lester Buchanan, 85, a resident of Sedro-Woolley, WA, passed away at his home on Wednesday, December 26, 2012 and is now strolling with the angels.
He was born on June 21, 1927 in Sylva, North Carolina, son of William and Mary (Green) Buchanan, and was raised and attended school in Silvana Township, NC.
In 1944 at the age of 17, Henry enlisted in the Merchant Marines, and served his country during WWII.
After an honorable discharge in 1947, he helped move his future sister-in-law from North Carolina to the Skagit Valley. While doing so, he met the love of his life, Thelma Louise Blanton, who had recently moved with her family to Washington State.
Henry and Louise were united in marriage in Lyman in 1948. They made their home there for 10 years until moving to Sedro-Woolley in 1958. In 1965 the Buchanan's moved to Burlington, continuing to raise their family until returning to Sedro-Woolley in 1981.
Henry worked in the timber industry as a logger and in saw mills until 1959 when he started working for the Snelson Construction Company as a heavy equipment operator and truck driver. He retired in 1989 after 30 years of service.
Henry became an ordained Deacon at Hamilton Baptist Church on Father's Day, June 19, 1960. He and Louise were instrumental in establishing the Valley Baptist Church in Sedro-Woolley, where Henry was Chairman of the Building Committee and served as a Deacon for 45 years.
Henry loved the great outdoors, often taking Sunday afternoon drives in the foothills of the Cascades. He was an avid hunter and fisherman in his early years, instilling this love and appreciation of nature's gifts to his children and grandchildren.
Henry's gardens and tomato crops were the envy of neighbors and all who saw them, and he was always willing to share a few of his prize onions and tomatoes with friends and family.
Henry and Louise spent many years as "snow birds", traveling to and from Arizona with siblings. They enjoyed basking in the warm sun, exploring the local attractions and making many fond memories.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Clyde and William and infant daughter, Lawana.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Valley Baptist Church in Sedro-Woolley on Saturday, January 5, 2013 at 1:00 PM.
Henry/Daddy/Papa/Papa-Great/Brother/Uncle Henry/Grandpa was the cornerstone of his family, always available to share words of love, kindness and wisdom. He touched many lives, had many friends and never had an enemy. He will be missed by all who had the privilege to know him.
The family would like to give special thanks to the Sedro-Woolley Fire Department and Medics who responded in our time of need with love, compassion and caring.
Memorials are suggested to the Valley Baptist Church Building Fund, 710 John Liner Road, Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284.
He was born on June 21, 1927 in Sylva, North Carolina, son of William and Mary (Green) Buchanan, and was raised and attended school in Silvana Township, NC.
In 1944 at the age of 17, Henry enlisted in the Merchant Marines, and served his country during WWII.
After an honorable discharge in 1947, he helped move his future sister-in-law from North Carolina to the Skagit Valley. While doing so, he met the love of his life, Thelma Louise Blanton, who had recently moved with her family to Washington State.
Henry and Louise were united in marriage in Lyman in 1948. They made their home there for 10 years until moving to Sedro-Woolley in 1958. In 1965 the Buchanan's moved to Burlington, continuing to raise their family until returning to Sedro-Woolley in 1981.
Henry worked in the timber industry as a logger and in saw mills until 1959 when he started working for the Snelson Construction Company as a heavy equipment operator and truck driver. He retired in 1989 after 30 years of service.
Henry became an ordained Deacon at Hamilton Baptist Church on Father's Day, June 19, 1960. He and Louise were instrumental in establishing the Valley Baptist Church in Sedro-Woolley, where Henry was Chairman of the Building Committee and served as a Deacon for 45 years.
Henry loved the great outdoors, often taking Sunday afternoon drives in the foothills of the Cascades. He was an avid hunter and fisherman in his early years, instilling this love and appreciation of nature's gifts to his children and grandchildren.
Henry's gardens and tomato crops were the envy of neighbors and all who saw them, and he was always willing to share a few of his prize onions and tomatoes with friends and family.
Henry and Louise spent many years as "snow birds", traveling to and from Arizona with siblings. They enjoyed basking in the warm sun, exploring the local attractions and making many fond memories.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Clyde and William and infant daughter, Lawana.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Valley Baptist Church in Sedro-Woolley on Saturday, January 5, 2013 at 1:00 PM.
Henry/Daddy/Papa/Papa-Great/Brother/Uncle Henry/Grandpa was the cornerstone of his family, always available to share words of love, kindness and wisdom. He touched many lives, had many friends and never had an enemy. He will be missed by all who had the privilege to know him.
The family would like to give special thanks to the Sedro-Woolley Fire Department and Medics who responded in our time of need with love, compassion and caring.
Memorials are suggested to the Valley Baptist Church Building Fund, 710 John Liner Road, Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284.
Henry Lester Buchanan, 85, a resident of Sedro-Woolley, WA, passed away at his home on Wednesday, December 26, 2012 and is now strolling with the angels.
He was born on June 21, 1927 in Sylva, North Carolina, son of William and Mary (Green) Buchanan, and was raised and attended school in Silvana Township, NC.
In 1944 at the age of 17, Henry enlisted in the Merchant Marines, and served his country during WWII.
After an honorable discharge in 1947, he helped move his future sister-in-law from North Carolina to the Skagit Valley. While doing so, he met the love of his life, Thelma Louise Blanton, who had recently moved with her family to Washington State.
Henry and Louise were united in marriage in Lyman in 1948. They made their home there for 10 years until moving to Sedro-Woolley in 1958. In 1965 the Buchanan's moved to Burlington, continuing to raise their family until returning to Sedro-Woolley in 1981.
Henry worked in the timber industry as a logger and in saw mills until 1959 when he started working for the Snelson Construction Company as a heavy equipment operator and truck driver. He retired in 1989 after 30 years of service.
Henry became an ordained Deacon at Hamilton Baptist Church on Father's Day, June 19, 1960. He and Louise were instrumental in establishing the Valley Baptist Church in Sedro-Woolley, where Henry was Chairman of the Building Committee and served as a Deacon for 45 years.
Henry loved the great outdoors, often taking Sunday afternoon drives in the foothills of the Cascades. He was an avid hunter and fisherman in his early years, instilling this love and appreciation of nature's gifts to his children and grandchildren.
Henry's gardens and tomato crops were the envy of neighbors and all who saw them, and he was always willing to share a few of his prize onions and tomatoes with friends and family.
Henry and Louise spent many years as "snow birds", traveling to and from Arizona with siblings. They enjoyed basking in the warm sun, exploring the local attractions and making many fond memories.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Clyde and William and infant daughter, Lawana.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Valley Baptist Church in Sedro-Woolley on Saturday, January 5, 2013 at 1:00 PM.
Henry/Daddy/Papa/Papa-Great/Brother/Uncle Henry/Grandpa was the cornerstone of his family, always available to share words of love, kindness and wisdom. He touched many lives, had many friends and never had an enemy. He will be missed by all who had the privilege to know him.
The family would like to give special thanks to the Sedro-Woolley Fire Department and Medics who responded in our time of need with love, compassion and caring.
Memorials are suggested to the Valley Baptist Church Building Fund, 710 John Liner Road, Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284.
He was born on June 21, 1927 in Sylva, North Carolina, son of William and Mary (Green) Buchanan, and was raised and attended school in Silvana Township, NC.
In 1944 at the age of 17, Henry enlisted in the Merchant Marines, and served his country during WWII.
After an honorable discharge in 1947, he helped move his future sister-in-law from North Carolina to the Skagit Valley. While doing so, he met the love of his life, Thelma Louise Blanton, who had recently moved with her family to Washington State.
Henry and Louise were united in marriage in Lyman in 1948. They made their home there for 10 years until moving to Sedro-Woolley in 1958. In 1965 the Buchanan's moved to Burlington, continuing to raise their family until returning to Sedro-Woolley in 1981.
Henry worked in the timber industry as a logger and in saw mills until 1959 when he started working for the Snelson Construction Company as a heavy equipment operator and truck driver. He retired in 1989 after 30 years of service.
Henry became an ordained Deacon at Hamilton Baptist Church on Father's Day, June 19, 1960. He and Louise were instrumental in establishing the Valley Baptist Church in Sedro-Woolley, where Henry was Chairman of the Building Committee and served as a Deacon for 45 years.
Henry loved the great outdoors, often taking Sunday afternoon drives in the foothills of the Cascades. He was an avid hunter and fisherman in his early years, instilling this love and appreciation of nature's gifts to his children and grandchildren.
Henry's gardens and tomato crops were the envy of neighbors and all who saw them, and he was always willing to share a few of his prize onions and tomatoes with friends and family.
Henry and Louise spent many years as "snow birds", traveling to and from Arizona with siblings. They enjoyed basking in the warm sun, exploring the local attractions and making many fond memories.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Clyde and William and infant daughter, Lawana.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Valley Baptist Church in Sedro-Woolley on Saturday, January 5, 2013 at 1:00 PM.
Henry/Daddy/Papa/Papa-Great/Brother/Uncle Henry/Grandpa was the cornerstone of his family, always available to share words of love, kindness and wisdom. He touched many lives, had many friends and never had an enemy. He will be missed by all who had the privilege to know him.
The family would like to give special thanks to the Sedro-Woolley Fire Department and Medics who responded in our time of need with love, compassion and caring.
Memorials are suggested to the Valley Baptist Church Building Fund, 710 John Liner Road, Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284.
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