Elmer Webby

Elmer I. Webby, age 82, of Sumner, Washington, passed away on March 1, 2005 at the Glendive Medical Center in Glendive, Montana. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Monday, March 7, 2005 in the Chapel of the Powers-Sumner-Voiles Funeral Home, 15124 Main Street E, Sumner, Washington. Interment with military honors will be in the Sumner Cenetery in Sumner, Washington. Silvernale-Silha Funeral Home of Glendive, Montana and Powers-Sumner-Voiles Funeral Home of Sumner, Washington are entrusted with arrangements. Elmer Imond Webby was born on November 29, 1922 in King County, Seattle, Washington, the son of Samuel and Stelle (Ankrom) Webby. He was the third child born into a family of seven children. Elmer attended schools in the Seattle area until 1942. He was employed by Boeing Aircraft Corporation in Seattle from September of 1941 until July of 1942. He proudly entered the U.S. Army on February 25, 1943 and served as a Private and Private First Class Truck Driver, driving a two and a half ton truck hauling military supplies and equipment. While serving active duty, Elmer served in Bismark Archipelago, East Indies, New Guinea, Southern Philippines, and GO 33 WP 45. Elmer received during his tour of duty: the Asiatic Pacific Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal and Philippine Liberation Medal with two Bronze Service Stars, the Bronze Arrowhead, Victory Medal, and Purple Heart G04HQ92 EVAC Hosp for 44 wounded in line of duty. He served two years, eight months, and 29 days. Elmer was honorably discharged on November 26, 1945 at Fort Lewis, Washington. He courted and married Idella Alvera Hubred on December 3, 1945 and made their home in the Seattle area. Elmer was employed by the Kenworth Trucking Company of Seattle with 28 years of service. He retired in 1983. Elmer divorced and later married Helen M. Warehime on February 20, 1965. They made their home in Bonney Lake, Washington (called Cedarview) and resided there for forty years. Elmer enjoyed many hobbies throughout his life. He lived on the family farm which was located where the Sea-Tac airport now stands. His dad and family farmed that ground for a number of years and later that same location became known as the Sea-Tac Speedway where Elmer and his little brother Joseph "Joe" Webby made their names in history as stock car drivers. Elmer was a mechanic in his day and there wasn't anything he couldn't build or rebuild- including stock cars, dragsters or otherwise. He liked to sing and entertain for friends and family. He played the mouth harp, English and electric Guitar. He enjoyed traveling to Montana to visit his children and grandchildren and sharing his love of fishing, card playing or a friendly game of pool. Elmer was a member of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2224 and the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Elmer was surrounded by love and was loved by all. Dad, Grandpa, Great-Grandpa, we all love you very much and you will be forever missed. Elmer was preceded in death by his parents, four siblings, the love of his life Helen, and one son, Robert George. Survivors include his three children, William "Bill" Webby of Tucson, Arizona, Gloria Jean Webby and Delores Feiock, both of Glendive, Montana; his brother Joe Webby of Enumclaw, Washington and his sister, Bess Collins of Nampa, Idaho; stepchildren Dorothy Arnold of Fife, Washington, John Fisco and family of Packwood, Washington; eight grandchildren and ten great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; special long time friends, Mary Ann Jacobson of Lakewood, Washington and Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Milton of Sumner, Washington.

Elmer Webby

November 29, 1922 - March 7, 2005

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November 29, 1922 - March 7, 2005

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