Harry Vantrese Handley III, 68, of Montesano, died Nov. 3, 2022, at his Montesano home after a battle with cancer. Harry was born in Aberdeen, Washington on Dec. 11, 1953. He attended Aberdeen High School and graduated in 1973. Harry was married to Kaye, his beloved wife, on Oct. 8, 1996 in Reno, Nevada. Sealed together for time and all eternity in the Seattle Temple March 20, 1999.

Harry was a local meat cutter and retired after 37 years from Top Foods. Harry’s second career was a courtesy clerk for Top Foods and loved working with his local community.

Harry is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints and a member of the Men’s Club at Cosi Highlands Golf.

He loved to maintain his beautiful yard, enjoyed gardening, fishing, hunting and bowling. He loved spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was an avid Mariners and Seahawk fan.

Harry is survived by his wife Kaye Handley (Calder) of Montesano, Washington, four daughters; April and Larry Hensley of College Place, Washington; Melissa and Aaron Dahlstom of Cosmopolis, Washington; Jennifer and Carl Hansen of Spanaway, Washington; and Melissa and Ken Hirst of Montesano, Washington; one son Michael and Alison Prall of Montesano, Washington, 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He also has many wonderful nieces and nephews.

We also want to give special thanks to his daughter, Melissa Hirst for the wonderful nursing care she provided for Harry in his last few months.

Donations may be made to American Cancer Society, Ronald McDonald House or a charity of your choice.