LaJuan Ellen Retherford Obituary (1941

LaJuan Ellen Retherford of Silverdale, Washington was born on April 2, 1941, in Aberdeen, Washington to Arthur Earl and Charles "Holly" Youngberg (Van Horn). LaJuan passed away on October 1, 2024, at home in Silverdale, Washington at the age of 83. She graduated from Hoquiam High School in Hoquiam, Washington and went on to attend Grays Harbor College in Aberdeen, Washington, earning her associate's degree in early childhood education. LaJuan worked as a secretary at The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) for 32 years before retiring. She was a daycare worker after she retired from the BIA. She married her husband, Alton Ray Retherford, on May 5, 1963, in Hoquiam, Washington. LaJuan was a volunteer at the Hoquiam Senior Center and a member of the Hoquiam Baptist Church. She enjoyed cake decorating, photography, shopping and was an Elvis fanatic! Her favorite interest was her great grandbabies. Survivors include her daughter Natelee Dillinger of Silverdale, Washington, son Clay Retherford of Cosmopolis, Washington, grandchildren Ashley, Devon and Elizabeth, great-grandchildren Abigail and Cooper as well as many extended family members in Washington and Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents Arthur (1995) and Charles "Holly" Youngberg (2000), spouse Alton Retherford (2017) and great-grandson Carson Smallage (2021). There will be a remembrance on April 2nd 2025, in Hoquiam, Washington. Contact Natelee Dillinger for further information. Arrangements entrusted to Lewis Funeral Chapel in Bremerton, Washington.