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Wallace “Wally” Charles Waugh, 89, former Aberdeen resident and businessman, died peacefully in his sleep at his family home in Allyn, WA surrounded by his daughters, on Thursday, May 16, 2019 following a brief illness.

Wally was born February 1, 1930 in Hoquiam, WA, to Alice Jeanette Waugh and Leslie R. Waugh. Raised in Aberdeen, he was a 1948 graduate of Weatherwax High School, 1950 graduate of Grays Harbor College and a 1954 graduate of the University of Washington School of Business.

While at Grays Harbor College, Wally was a member of the 1949 state football championship team which in 2005 was inducted into the Choker Football Hall of Fame.

Wally enlisted in the Navy during the Korean War and served aboard the USS Brinkley Bass for two years.

He loved fishing and hiking and was an avid sportsman throughout his life. He enjoyed working in the woods and was constantly improving the family cabin.

In 1954, Wally married Connie Walters of Everett, WA and assumed ownership of Waugh’s Mens Store from his father and continued until his retirement. He was an affable presence amongst the downtown Aberdeen merchants for decades. Wally was a founding member of the Evergreen Apparel Guild, for 22 years was vice-chairman of the Bank of Grays Harbor, now known as The Bank of the Pacific, past president of Aberdeen Rotary and past president of the Aberdeen YMCA board of directors.

Wally was predeceased by his loving wife Connie in 1987. He then married a fellow Aberdonian, the former Jody Greer Stoutt in 1990. Jody passed away in 2005.

Wally is survived by his three devoted daughters, Susan Johnson (Steve), Sandra Waugh, and Kristen Rivers (Greg). He was a proud grandfather to Meghan, Andrew (Lanie), Griffin, Braelyn and Abigail. He is also survived by his wonderful companion Joyce Dunlop.

A memorial service will be held at 11am August 2, 2019 at First Presbyterian Church, 420 North Broadway Street in Aberdeen.

If you would like to make a donation in Wally’s memory, please consider donating to the YMCA of Grays Harbor, 2500 Simpson Ave., Hoquiam, WA 98550/www.ghymca.net or to the charity of your choice.

A message of condolence or of a memory can be sent to the family at www.fernhillfuneral.com

Arrangements are entrusted to Twibell’s Fern Hill Funeral Home in Aberdeen, WA.

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