The Olympian; Olympia WA; 2007-12-8

Lake, Byron D., 60, Centralia, died Thursday, Dec. 6, 2007, at Providence
Centralia Hospital, Centralia. Funeral Alternatives of Washington,
Tumwater, 360-753-1065.



The Chronicle
Centralia, Wahington
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Obituary

Lake, Byron Dean
Byron Dean Lake born Ded. 21, 1946 in Bremerton, WA to Kermit and Carrie
Lake, passed away Dec 6, 2007 at Centralia Hospital after an extended
illiness.  Bryon married Charlene Snelson on July 12, 1974 and they lived
in the Salkum area for 28 years before moving to the Centralia area in
2002 Byron was raised in Port Orchard. He worked in the timber industry
for over 30 year and worked for Murray Pacific in Alaska.  He enjoyed
hunting, fishing and he loved to build and show hot rod cars.  He loved
spending time with his family and taking his grandchildren fishing.
Byron is survived by his wife or 33 years, Charlene; five daughters,
Nikki Wallis (Jeff), Centralia; Brandi Lake, Centralia; Candy Warver,
Chehalis; Dawn Lake, Tacoma; and Kim Lake, Tacoma; four grandchildren,
Bailee Waver, Blaine Copenhefer, Carrie MOrton, Cody, Morton; two sisters,
Louise Nixon (Leo), Montesano; Sharon Lake, Sequim; numerous nieces
and nephews and many extended family and friends.  He was preceded
in death by his parents, Kermit and Carrie and his nephew, Joe Nixon.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, December 4, 2007 at 11:00
am at Fords Praire grange on Reynolds Avenue, Centralia, WA.