Wesley Van Blaricom

Wesley Ray Van Blaricom, age 85, passed away on

Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015, at Monte Health & Rehab,

after health complications from Parkinson's.

Wes was born on November 27, 1929, in Harrison,

Idaho, to Phillip and Ethel Van Blaricom.

Wes married Florence Ingram on November 25,

1949. Wes and Florence celebrated their 65th

wedding anniversary in 2014.

Wes served in the army from 1953 to 1955. When

he returned home he worked at Hoquiam Plywood.

Wes was a carpenter who built homes and an

apartment complex. Wes built a small unit motel in

Ocean Shores where the family lived and enjoyed

digging razor clams.

Wes enjoyed hunting with his brothers and family

members, restoring antique cars and woodworking

projects.

Wes is survived by his wife, Florence; daughter,

Karen Yakovich (Dennis), of Port Angeles, WA;

granddaughter, Kelsey Mitchell, of San Diego, CA;

two brothers, Robert Van Blaricom (Louise), of Ocean

Shores, Bill Van Blaricom, of Aberdeen; and a

cousin, Lyle Van Blaricom (Betty), of Montesano.

Wes was preceded in death by his parents Phillip

and Ethel Van Blaricom.

A private family remembrance will be held in the

future.

To sign the online book of memories please visit

fernhillfuneral.com.

Arrangements are by Fern Hill Funeral Home in

Aberdeen.

Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians)

Army

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