Mitchel Hudson Kershaw Jr. Obituary (1929

Mitchel Hudson Kershaw JR., 79, a resident of the Hillsboro community died Tuesday evening, July 18, 2009 at The Deb's Place Adult Foster Care Home in Hillsboro. A request no service will be held. Mitch was born on December 16, 1929 in Pasco, WA. He was one of two children born to Mitchel H and Ella (Williams) Kershaw Sr. He was raised in Kennewick and later moved to Centrailia where he graduated high school. He moved to Lynnwood, Washington where he bought a home and took care of his parents that lived with him. He enlisted into the US Army during the Korean War and served his country for two years. He was honorably discharged as a PVT. Mitch had worked as a photographer for Sundstrand Data in Seattle WA. He enjoyed sailing, photography, gardening and motorcycle riding. He was also a professional skater on the roller rink as well as the ice rink. He loved gardening and had a beautiful yard. He is preceded in death by his parents and a sister; Margaret. Survivors include his two children; Goody Morley of Portland, OR, Jeff Kershaw of Oregon City, OR, six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. The family suggests donations in Mitch's name to Washington County Hospice.