9 Newton Andrew Townsend Newton Andrew Townsend arrived in Shelton, Washington via steamboat from Tacoma at six months of age following a train trip from Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born to Joe and Allie Mae on April 10, l918, Newt grew up in Simpson Logging Company, Camp 3 and logged for Simpson for about three years. Though he logged for a short time, the love of the woods flowed through his blood and his stories, culminating in an autobiography entitled Old Growth. He played football and graduated from Shelton High School in 1937. In 1940, he married Beverly Townsend, They walked through life together for 72 years. They raised five children, Dennis Townsend, Keith Townsend, Martin Townsend, Lisa Townsend, and their granddaughter Marea Hausert Newt served in the Navy during WWII for almost two years. When he returned to Shelton he opened and operated Olympic Drying Systems designing and building infra»red drying machines. Newt joined the Seventh-Day Adventist Church where he served in leadership roles and participated in community outreach programs. At age 84, Newt and Bev went on a mission trip to Ghana, Africat Newt enjoyed flying, gardening, writing and genealogy. Newt passed away at 94 years of age on August 24. The memorial service will be held on Sunday, September 9 at 1:00 pm. at the Shelton Seventh—Day Adventist Church. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity. fl — Paid Obituary Notice — 7,, If , OCR Text: 9 Newton Andrew Townsend Newton Andrew Townsend arrived in Shelton, Washington via steamboat from Tacoma at six months of age following a train trip from Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born to Joe and Allie Mae on April 10, l918, Newt grew up in Simpson Logging Company, Camp 3 and logged for Simpson for about three years. Though he logged for a short time, the love of the woods flowed through his blood and his stories, culminating in an autobiography entitled Old Growth. He played football and graduated from Shelton High School in 1937. In 1940, he married Beverly Townsend, They walked through life together for 72 years. They raised five children, Dennis Townsend, Keith Townsend, Martin Townsend, Lisa Townsend, and their granddaughter Marea Hausert Newt served in the Navy during WWII for almost two years. When he returned to Shelton he opened and operated Olympic Drying Systems designing and building infra»red drying machines. Newt joined the Seventh-Day Adventist Church where he served in leadership roles and participated in community outreach programs. At age 84, Newt and Bev went on a mission trip to Ghana, Africat Newt enjoyed flying, gardening, writing and genealogy. Newt passed away at 94 years of age on August 24. The memorial service will be held on Sunday, September 9 at 1:00 pm. at the Shelton Seventh—Day Adventist Church. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity. fl — Paid Obituary Notice — 7,, If , Mason County Genealogical Society,Obituaries,Other Obituaries,T Last Name,Townsend, Newton Andrew.tif,Townsend, Newton Andrew.tif, Townsend, Newton Andrew.tif