Walter Frisell Perry

Walter F. Perry, Former Grays Harbor resident, passed away September 15, 2008 in Tucson, AZ. Walt was born on April 14, 1946 in Seattle, WA to Robert and Jane. While stationed in Fort Huachuca, AZ he met and married the love of his life, Sharon(Lewis). They recently celebrated their 41st Anniversary on September 2.They have one beautiful daughter Jennifer Rene' Perry. Walt was also survived by his siblings Susan, John, William, Michael, Lorin, and Becky Crowe. Walt will also be missed by his niece Jody Lorenz. As a youth, Walt and his family lived in Seattle-Bellvue, WA, and later moved to Grays Harbor, WA. He graduated from North Beach High School in 1964.. Walt and Sharon raised their daughter, Jennifer, in California and later in Arizona where he owned and operated Chevron and Shell service stations along busy Interstate 10 in Blythe, CA. Everyone in the area knew the "Walt Perry Shell." An avid Sports fan and supporter, Walt kept up with all of the Washington teams. He enjoyed boating on the Colorado, fishing, and restoring 50s and 60s era cars. He even drove from southern California to Aberdeen just to purchase a 1965 Nomad. "To my beatiful daughter Jennifer Rene', I've always loved you!" Dad Do not stand at my grave and weep, I am not there, I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow; I am the diamond glints on the snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain; I am the gentle autumn's rain. When you awaken in the morning's hush; I am the swift uplifting rush Of quiet birds in circled flight. I am the soft star that shines at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry. I am not there; I did not die.