Obituary of Paul Clifford Crites

Paul Clifford Crites passed away due to complications of lung cancer on March 24, 2020, in Olympia, Washington.  He was born June 29, 1955, to Oshel and Clara Crites in Aberdeen, Washington.

 

Paul graduated from Montesano High School in 1974, and from Bates Technical College with a truck driving certificate.  Professionally, he was a long haul truck driver, heavy equipment operator, and worked for Mary’s River Lumber and Walmart.

 

He married Michelle Sanders on June 11, 2011 in Olympia.

 

Paul loved dirt bike riding with his son, fishing, camping, and feeding his backyard wildlife.  He was a loving and caring husband and father, and cherished the moments he spent with his grandchildren. He was a member of the Assembly of God in Montesano, and Church of Living Water in Olympia.

 

He is survived by his wife, Michelle Crites, and son, Noah; stepdaughters, Autumn, Paige and Jessica; six grandchildren; four great grandchildren; his mother, Clara; brothers, Mike (Becky), Allen (Kim), Dean (Tusdee), and Todd; sister, Heidi (Randy Hill); and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son, Justin; father, Oshel; brother, Dale; and sister, Patricia.

 

Services will be held at a later date.

 

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