Dallas Preston Henry

Arrangements under the direction of SchaefDallas Preston Henry went home to be with the Lord on March 4, 2011 at the age of 88. Dallas was born on November 10, 1922 in Sylva, North Carolina, to William Dallas and Martha (Keener) Henry.

Dallas served in the United States Army from 1943-1946 as a Private First Class with the 71st Chemical Mortar Battalion during WWII where he was stationed in Okinawa, Japan. He enjoyed 59 years of marriage to Mary Inez (Blanton) Henry who preceded him in death. Dallas retired from the City of Marysville after 25 years of employment. He was an active member of Marysville First Baptist Church where he drove the bus for Awana. He also was involved with the VFW and volunteered for the Marysville Food Bank. Dallas enjoyed league bowling, fishing, gardening, Seahawk football and watching the Mariners. He also enjoyed coaching and watching his son’s sports.

Dallas is survived by; his sons Ron (Phyllis) of Lynnwood WA, and Ken (Charlene) of Hubbard, OR; 7 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren.

Viewing will be held Friday March 11, 2011 3-6pm at Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home in Marysville, WA.

A celebration of Dallas’ life will be held Saturday, March 12, 2011 at 2:00 pm at Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home; 804 State Avenue; Marysville, WA, followed by burial at Cypress Lawn in Everett, WA.

Memorial donations may be made to The Vital Life Foundation Marquis Care at Autumn Hills, New Chapters Event; 6630 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy, Portland, OR 97225. Or Marysville Food Bank, Marysville, WA.