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Wesley Arlin Seeley

September 17, 1959 — January 27, 2019

On Sunday January 27, 2019 Wesley Arlin Seeley of Gaston Oregon, loving husband, father and grandfather passed away at the age of 59.  Wesley was born in Hood River, Oregon on September 17, 1959 to Richard A. Seeley and June L. Jennings. He was known for his kind and gentle manner, his unconditional love, infectious smile and compassionate spirit.  Wesley married the love of his life Valire Tankersley Seeley.

At a young age Wesley loved all sports especially football with his childhood friend Nick.  Wesley graduated from Laurelwood Academy as President of his Senior Class, attended Western University, Monmouth, OR on a soccer scholarship and graduated with an Associate Degree.  At age 20 he built his first home.  Wesley was a successful contractor and became a premier builder in the Pacific Northwest for 40 years.  He had much respect and gratitude to his team of sub-contractors who played an invaluable role to the success of his business.   Wesley had the heart of a child, his nickname was Buz.  He loved his friends, a good cup of coffee and chocolate.  He loved spending time with his family, skeet shooting, riding motorcycles, and playing golf.  He also loved his John Deer Tractor and Dodge diesel. Wesley was a devoted Christian, he gave over 36 years to worship ministry.  He passionately devoted countless hours to mentoring worship teams, young men, married couples, prison fellowship and children.

GOD gifted Wesley with an ear for music.  He was a talented musician who played the guitar, banjo, mandolin, harmonica, drums and he also wrote music.  Occasionally he would fill the house with music playing the piano and had special moments of dancing with his wife.

Wesley was preceded in death by his father.  He is survived by his wife Valire;  mother June; siblings – Steven Seeley of Warrenton OR; sister  Sheri Seeley of Terrebonne, OR; Sister Bev Stadick of Portland OR; daughter Shiloh Chase and son-in-law Chris Chase of Bend, OR; son Trevor Seeley of Forest Grove, OR; Son Andrew Seeley and daughter in-law Krystal Seeley of Forest Grove, OR; daughter Lake Tankersley-Cunningham and son-in-law Shayne Cunningham of Hillsboro OR and 8 amazing beautiful, smart, wonderful grandchildren who loved their Papa.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday February 9, 2019 - 2:00 PM at Westside Community Church, 18390 SW Farmington Road, Beaverton, OR 97007.  Flowers may be sent to Westside Community Church, donations may be sent to Medical Teams International, 14150 SW Milton Ct, Portland OR 97224
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