Roy William Rasanen

Roy William Rasanen, 74, Harbor resident and former teacher at North River, died Thursday, March 30, 2023 at Riverside Place in Hoquiam, WA.

Roy was born on October 1, 1948 in Elma, WA to Frank and Pearl Marie (Hazel) Rasanen. He graduated from Elma High School in 1966 and then attained his Undergraduate Degree from St. Martin’s College in Lacey, WA. He then went on to University of Washington where he graduated with his Master’s Degree.

Roy was married to Joan (Lillagard) Rasanen. She later passed away.

Roy worked for Timberland Federal banks eventually becoming Vice President. He also served on the national petroleum board during this time.

He would later get his teaching degree and taught at North River for 12 years and retired at age 62.

He was a member of the Montesano Moose Lodge, Ducks Unlimited, Elma Eagles, Washington Education Association, UW Master Gardner’s, Grays Harbor Corvette Club and was a Fire Arms Safety Instructor in Grays Harbor. Roy was an avid hunter and fisherman.

Roy is survived by two sons: Robert (Tonya) Rasanen and Richard (Kelly) Rasanen; eleven grandchildren and two great grandchildren: River and Miley. He was preceded in death by a brother Dave Rasanen.

There will be a celebration of life on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at 10 a.m. in the Satsop Church.

Arrangements are entrusted to Twibell’s Fern Hill Funeral Home in Aberdeen, WA.