Obituary of Charles Metheny

Charles Metheny Charles Metheny, an 18-year resident of Olympia, passed away on May 23, 2007. He was born on March 8, 1920 in East Prairie, Missouri to Aubrey A. and Myrtle (Presson) Metheny. He married the former Dortha Hodges on June 14, 1941 in East Prairie, Missouri; she survives at the family home. He was a United States Army veteran of World War II, having served in the European Theatre. He lived in Missouri prior to moving to Washington State in 1950. He retired from Simpson Timber Company in McCleary. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and gardening, and was an avid reader. He was a member of the V.F.W. and the American Legion. In addition to his wife, Dortha, he is survived by his daughter, Charlotte A. Bannwarth (Joe); granddaughter, Diana Thomas (Randy); two great-grandchildren; brother, Jim Metheny; and sisters, Idell Davis and Beatrice Williams. He was preceded in death by a daughter, CharlaJean Metheny. A funeral will be held at 8:00 a.m., Friday, May 25, 2007 at Masonic Center, 521 North Street SE, Tumwater. A graveside service will follow at 9:00 a.m. at Mills and Mills Memorial Park in Tumwater.