Jack Shellum passed away peacefully on June 10th, 2021. He was born on September 24th, 1943 in Clearbrook, Minnesota to parents Irvin and Doris(Westrum) Shellum. He lived in Bemidji, Minnesota for the first nine years before moving to Sequim, WA. He attended Sequim School District. After high school he married Juanita Smith and they had one son, James Lee. Their marriage ended in divorce. On April 11th, 1965 he married Scherry V. Borneman, the love of his life and they had a daughter Kimberly Dawn and a son Keven Lee.

Jack went to work at the M & R Timber Mill in 1963. He started his career on the green chain, then driving forklifts, and carrier. His last position was the head-rig sawyer, a position held until the mill closed in 1988. He was a proud member of the Union I.W.A Local 390 for over 26 years. After M & R closed he worked at various mills as a sawyer and a millwright, In 1991, Jack and Scherry bought El Amigo Restaurant and owned it for 14 years until his retirement. Many good friends were made there and many good memories.

He loved his family very much. We couldn't have asked for a better husband, father, or grandfather. He was so proud to be called "Pa'' at sporting events as he treated all kids as his own. He had quiet strength and he was our rock. He loved puttering in the garage, fixing whatever needed fixing. He loved watching all western movies, especially John Wayne, and listening to "Old Country Music".

He loved his calls from Jim in Michigan, his daughter's special dinners on Sunday, talking and working on projects with "other" son, Rich.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, his son Jim(Brenda) Cowan, his daughter Kimberly(Richard) Stone, his sister Trudy(Steve) Swearingen, along with 4 grandchildren Christopher and Corey Stone and Brandy Fisher and Tara Roberson. He was preceded in death by his son Keven Shellum, mother Doris Sukert, stepdad Robert Sukert, sisters Bobbie Rowland and Mary Ellis, brothers Wayne Sukert and Gorndon Sukert.

The family wishes to express their sincere thank you to the doctors, nurses, and staff at the Olympic Memorial Hospital and Olympic Medical Cancer Center. At his request, there will be no service.