Wayne L. Perkins

SILVERDALE, Wash. — Wayne L. Perkins passed away at his home in Silverdale, Wash. Oct. 13, 2009. Wayne was born Aug. 21, 1933 in Montrose, Colo. to Everett and Thelma Perkins. Wayne and his wife Eleanor moved to Washington state five years ago from Yuba City, Calif.

Wayne joined the Air Force and retired after 20 years as a Major, and was a member of the Retired Officers Association. After his military career, Wayne became an educator and taught as a public school teacher and principal as well as some college courses. Wayne was also involved in coaching both at the junior high and senior high school level. He was an avid hunter and fisherman.

Wayne is survived by his wife, Eleanor; son, Jeff (Sharon) Perkins of Puyallup, Wash.; daughters, Laura Dukes of California, Katherine (Evan) Griffey of Hansville, Wash.; grandchildren, David (Lee), Amy, Joshua, Jessica, Tristan (Jon), Alyssa, Taylor, Clarise and Evan; and great-grandchildren, Shelby and Colton.

Arrangements are under the direction of Tuell-McKee Funeral and Cremation Services.