Ed Scherieble, 63, died unexpectedly at his home in Tumwater. He was born Feb. 8, 1956, in Aberdeen to Bob and Skooter (Fairbairn) Scherieble. He attended Aberdeen schools, where he was active in sports and school government, graduating in 1974. He briefly attended Central Washington University.

He worked for Berglund, Schmidt and Associates Inc. as a surveyor. He then moved to Olympia, where he went to work for the State of Washington, working in various departments, the last being a computer programmer for the Department of Licensing.

In 1979, he married Sherry Neuman and they had one son, Jared Robert Scherieble.

In 2001 he purchased a 42 foot wooden boat which he named Woody. He spent as much time as possible enjoying Puget Sound with family and friends.

He is survived by his parents, Bob and Skooter, of Aberdeen, three brothers, Jim (Cheri) of Montesano, Dale (Kim) of Simi Valley, California and, Steve, of Aberdeen, and his son, Jared, of Rochester.

There will be a memorial service at the Aberdeen Elks Lodge on Friday, July 12 at 2 p.m.