Douglas Ray Snellgrove

Doug was born in Shepard, Texas on July 11, 1939 to Roy and Jessie Snellgrove. His family moved to Chehalis, Washington in 1952. He attended high school at WF West, where he played and lettered in three sports: football, basketball, and baseball. He graduated in 1957.

On July 9, 1960, he married Judith Smarz at St. Joseph Church in Pe Ell, Washington. They were married for 63 years.

During his life he served in the US Navy for four years, and worked at Yard Birds and Imperial Fabricating. He enjoyed gardening, playing sports, umpiring, coaching, and attending all home sporting events of the WF West Bearcats where he was considered the “ultimate” fan.

Doug was preceded in death by his siblings Robert, Eldon, and his twin sister Dorothy.

He is survived by his wife Judy; his children Diana (Scott) Plattner, Debbie (Ryan) Moody, Donna, Denise (Jimmy) Milstead, and David; his grandchildren Tyleen (John), Wyatt, Tabitha (Nathan), Alyssa, Lauren, and Ruby; his great-grandchildren Ezekial and Noemi, and his brother Ed (Donna).

Funeral services will be held on October 26, 2023 at 10:30 at Sticklin Funeral Chapel, 1437 S Gold Street, Centralia, WA 98531. A reception following the graveside service will be held at the Virgil R. Lee Community Building at Recreation Park, 221 SW 13th St, Chehalis, WA 98532.

The family would like to give special thanks to the nurses and doctors of St. Peter’s Hospital in Olympia for their wonderful care, as well as WF West high school for their recognition and tribute to Doug.