Nov 27

Nov 27 Obituary: Allan Wimberly Schulz, 83, Goldendale

From Columbia Hills Memorial Chapel:

By Jack Trumbull

Allan Wimberly Schulz was born in Chehalis, Washington on January 16, 1940. The son of Margaret (Smithson) and Jack Schulz. He grew up in West Seattle then moved to Puyallup and graduated from Puyallup High School in 1958.

He went to work at Boeing out of high school as a hydraulic plumber. In February 1959 Allan enlisted in the United States Navy where he was an air traffic controller on the USS Ticonderoga carrier ship until 1963. He returned to Puyallup after his service and married “The Girl Next Door”, a friend and the love of his life, Cheryl Lynn Wunch. They married on September 7, 1963, in Puyallup Washington where they settled. Allan worked in the trucking industry for a number of years before fulfilling a dream of buying his own truck. Allan ended his working career as a mechanic for Sealand in Tacoma where he also served as the Shop Steward for the Teamsters union. Allan retired in 2001. He enjoyed classic cars and garage time with his 1931 Ford. In 2010, Allan moved to Goldendale after losing his wife Cheryl after 46 years of marriage. He enjoyed the community, classic cars, and freedom on the open road.

Allan went peacefully on November 17, 2023, surrounded by his family at his home in Goldendale, Washington. He was 83 years old and survived by his sons James Schulz, and David (Gail) Shulz, his daughter, Lynette (Brian) Enstad, his grandchildren, Dylon, Morgan, Ethan (Emily), Dean (Haily) and great-grandchildren, Terrence, Kennedy, and Della. Allan was preceded in death by his wife Cheryl, Brother John, and his parents.

Allan’s family will be holding a private memorial.

Arrangements are under the direction of Columbia Hills Memorial Chapel • 300 W. Broadway Street (Post Office Box 134), Goldendale, Washington 98620 • (509) 772-2636. Visit www.gardnerFH.com to share a story or leave a note for family.