Joseph Aaron Wallen of Snoqualmie, WA was escorted to his eternal home by his Heavenly Father on June 17, 2015. He was surrounded by family at Overlake Hospital in Bellevue after a drowning accident at Rattlesnake Lake in North Bend the previous week.

Born August 5, 1998 in Snohomish County, Joey called the Snoqualmie Valley home for the last 10 years. He attended Snoqualmie Elementary & Middle schools and was just finishing his Junior year at Mt. Si High where he was known for his role in Culinary Arts at the Wildcat Café.

Joey was active in youth groups at both Calvary Chapel North Bend and Church on the Ridge in Snoqualmie. He was known to all as a vibrant, kind, caring, funny and an all-around awesome guy. He enjoyed music and the outdoors including, hunting, fishing, bonfires, riding dirt bikes and hiking.

He is survived by his parents, Kelly & Autumn Wallen and sister Tajen Wallen; Grandparents Gary & Julie Wallen, Keith & Kathleen Cameron and Melodie Sawyer; as well as many aunts, uncles & cousins. He is preceded in death by his Grandfather, Tim Sawyer.

While his time on earth was short, he was a true light to all the many lives he touched. As a faithful servant of Christ, Joey will dwell with Him forever.

Services will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2015 – 1:00pm at Calvary Chapel North Bend: 1556 Boalch Avenue NW, North Bend, WA 98045.