C. Lloyd Rushmeier

C. Lloyd Rushmeier passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 12, after a long struggle with cancer.

He was born to Charles and Pauline Rushmeier of Lind on August 28, 1925. He graduated from Lind High School in 1943, where he was a three sports letterman. He married Violet Scheller of Ritzville in 1947.

After graduation, he played baseball for Lind and Ralston Rabbits for 12 years. He began his career in home construction in his teen years, building homes in Ritzville and Moses Lake, until moving to the Seattle area in 1958.

He and his brother, Loren, started a cabinet shop in 1960, in White Center, Wash.

He went back to building homes from 1962 to 1974. He started Federal Way Lumber in 1974, and ran the business for 26 years. The business became a family enterprise that provided employment and income for himself and his children. He continued building homes until age 75.

His number one love was spending time with his family. He taught all of his children and grandchildren how to fish and camp.

He is preceded in death by his daughter, Nancy, and parents, Charles and Pauline.

He is survived by his wife, Violet; children, Randy (Bonnie), Richard (Christine), Loren (Tina), Larry (Patricia), Mary Helser; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sister, Lucile Kubik of Ritzville; brother, Loren Rushmeier of Oaksdale, Wash.

There was a celebration of life on Wednesday, Sept. 19, in Auburn, Wash. Yahn and Son Funeral Home in Auburn, Wash. is entrusted with the arrangements.

Condolences and messages can be left at the online guest register at http://www.yahnandson.com.

Memorial contributions are encouraged to Orting Lutheran Mission, P.O. Box 2037, Orting, WA 98360; or Franciscan Hospice and Palliative Care, 2901 Bridgeport Way W., University Place, WA 98466.