Russell James Sonnier of Sequim passed away peacefully on May 30, 2014.

??He was born April 16, 1934 to Alphia and Jeanne Sonnier.

Russell grew up in Port Neches, Texas and joined the United States Army when he was 22. He spent time at

Enewetak Atolls, Marshall Islands where many nuclear bomb tests were preformed.

Russell married Arlea Jean Sonnier on December 31, 1959, at her parent’s home on Bainbridge Island. They moved to Sequim in 1971.

Russell worked many years at Ron Buck Sales in Port Angeles, and Clallam County Co-Op in Sequim as a Small Engine Mechanic.

Russell was happiest when he was fishing for the big ones, cooking, and spending time with his family.

He leaves behind his sons, Russ Sonnier, Steve Sonnier, and Mike (Phyllis) Sonnier; daughter, Norma (Chris) Boushey; brother, Rev. Charles Sonnier; sisters, Mary (Raymond) Loew and Dorothy Morton, sister in law Verna McGifford; and grandchildren, Christopher Burris, Kimberly Burris, Jeremy Sonnier, Jenna Sonnier, and numerous others.

He was preceded in death by wife, Arlea, and brother- in-law, Edwin “Jerry” McGifford.

At his request, there will be no service.