Obituary of Theodore Clarence Alumbaugh

THEODORE CLARENCE ALUMBAUGH Theodore Alumbaugh, a Murdock resident, died at his brotherâ??s home in Washougal on Wednesday January 30th. He was 65. Ted was born August 15, 1942 in Port Townsend, Washington to Clarence and Eunice Jewett Alumbaugh. The family lived in Wenatchee and then moved to Iola, Kansas when he was 16. He enlisted in the Navy in 1962 and served until 1966. After his discharge he lived in many different places but settled in Murdock, Washington for the past several years. He had been with his brother and wife in Washougal for the last month after a hospital stay. His greatest love in life was riding motorcycles. Ted Alumbaugh is survived by three sons Ted and wife Theresa and Matt and wife Cindy all of Vashon, Washington and David of Vancouver; three daughters Donna Cook of Vashon, Washington, Seana Mattison and husband Kerry of Monroe, Washington and Kathy of Goldendale, Washington; three brothers Stephen and wife Sandy of Washougal, Dennis and wife Anita of DesMoines, Washington and Walter of Chanute, Kansas; one sister Sherry Russell and husband Harlin of Springdale, Arkansas and seven grandchildren. No formal services are planned. Those who wish to remember Ted may make a donation to the Alzheimerâ??s Association. 12721 30th Ave. NE #101, Seattle, WA 98125. Straubâ??s Funeral Home and Columbia River Cremation in Camas is in charge of the arrangements. To send condolences or to sign the online guest book visit www.straubsfuneralhome.com.