A CELEBRATION

OF THE LIFE OF

DALE WILLIAM WAUGAMAN

Dale “Buzz” William Waugaman was born on May 24, 1937 in Snoqualmie, Washington and departed this life on December 3, 2010 in Tacoma, Washington, in the presence of family. Dale’s young years were lived in Given, Iowa, but the family returned to the Snoqualmie Valley in 1946. His family were long-time residents of North Bend and eventually there was up to four generations of Waugamans living in the North Bend/Snoqualmie area. Dale graduated from Mt. Si High School in 1955 and attended college at Central Washington College, in Ellensburg. During his time in college he was a member of a vocal music group, The Kingsmen, and did some traveling with the group, performing on both radio and television. Dale was an accomplished musician as well as singer; playing different instruments, including the trumpet, guitar and harmonica. His voice was a beautiful baritone that could melt butter.Dale served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean conflict, enlisting in 1957. He was on active duty for two years as a signalman third class, primarily on board the U.S.S. Tingy, a Navy destroyer class vessel.Dale was a great lover of music, but his passion was for hunting, fishing, and the great outdoors. He was most happy while in the pursuit of hunting and fishing, which took him many places around Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Alaska. This was a passion passed onto him by his father and grandfather before him. He, in turn, passed on his legacy of love for the outdoors to his four daughters; all of whom love and appreciate the beauty of nature. One daughter in particular continues Dale’s passion for fishing and hunting, along with her family—his daughter Kelli. Together they shared many hours hunting and fishing together, as well as with her family in Alaska. Dale retired from Stevadoring Services of America in Tacoma where he worked for many years as a supervisor for Super Cargo. He was responsible for making sure containers were properly loaded and unloaded on ships. Prior to that he worked for American President Line and also Kerr Steamship.Preceding Dale in death are his parents, William Ogden and Doris (Lee) Waugaman. Dale is survived by his wife of eighteen years, Edith; four daughters, Kenni & Craig Stoller of New Hampshire, Kari & Vaughn Waugaman of Oregon, Kelli & Doug Brewer of Alaska, and Kristi & Joseph Marco of Washington. He is also survived by his three sisters, Bettilee & Delmer Westerfield, Billidot & Elmer Williamson, and Beth & Tom Davis. Dale also has many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and relatives who mourn his passing and will miss him. A memorial service will be held to celebrate and remember the life of Dale William Waugaman on Saturday, June 18, 2011, at the North Bend Community Church in North Bend, Washington at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the North Bend Community Church or the charity of your choice.