Wayne Freer Halverson

Wayne Halverson passed away at the age of 80, Monday morning, January 19, 2015. He died peacefully in his sleep at home with his wife and children present.

Wayne was born in 1934 to Casper and Jessie (Freer) Halverson in North Dakota. The family moved to the Snoqualmie Valley from North Dakota in 1936. The Valley remained his home for the rest of his days, including 22 years driving long haul truck routes with his wife.

Wayne was preceded in death by his parents and his sisters; Leona Gervais and Laurel Welling.

He is survived by his wife, Margit Halverson; his children Ronald (Ruth) Halverson and Therese (Jack) Stone; and his grandchildren, April, Emily and Bonnie Halverson and Jack and Jake Stone.

At his request there will be no services.

The family wishes to express their appreciation to the kind and gracious staff at the Snoqualmie Valley Hospital for their care in Wayne’s last few days. In lieu of flowers, Wayne’s family prefers donations be made to the North Bend Fire Department, known as, Eastside Fire and Rescue, Station 87, 175 Newport Way NW, Issaquah, WA 98027