Arlen Dexter Pearsall – March 2, 1935 – February 7, 2014

This is to inform family and friends that we have lost a wonderful man at the age of 78.

Arlen passed away due to complications from an automobile accident that occurred on January 26, 2014.

He was born in Seattle, Washington, to Jessie Irene Pearsall and Harry Earl Pearsall. He grew up with his brother, Ed Pearsall, and attended Franklin High School.

Arlen enlisted in the Air Force, where he received an honorable discharge.

Arlen owned his own charter fishing boat, Flasher, in Alaska and in Westport, Washington, and was a successful fishing guide. He moved to Forks to continue guiding the rivers he loved to fish.

His other passions in life were horse racing, old cars and playing golf. He was a member of the Cedars at Dungeness Golf Course, where he loved to play. Arlen also enjoyed helping with West End Thunder racing in Forks.

Arlen spent a lot of time with his four-legged companion, Annie, and organizing upcoming swap meets that he attended throughout the states.

Arlen is survived by his cousins, Don Foedisch, Darryl Rootvik, Sue Duncan and Judy Pearsall; niece Michelle Khurana; nephew Michael Pearsall; and several other cousins.-

A service is planned for Saturday, March 29, 2014, at the Cedars at Dungeness Golf Course, 1965 Woodcock Drive, Sequim. The service will take place from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. RSVP to 360-374-8843.

The service will be catered.