Stuart "Stu" Allen Tyson

Stuart ("Stu") Allen Tyson of Vancouver, Washington died peacefully on May 3, 2022, at the age of 76. Stuart was born in Vanport, Oregon on February 15, 1946, to his Mother, Mamie Tyson, and to his Father, Dwight Tyson. The second of four sons, Stuart lived most of his formative years in Milwaukie, Oregon. Stuart met the love of his life, Rose Marie Lee, in 1968 when they both worked for her father's window company. They married in 1969 and soon welcomed their first daughter, Ivy. Stuart joined the Naval Reserves after High School, followed by 2 years of active duty where he was stationed in Norfolk Virginia on the newly commissioned USS Seattle (AOE-3). He was honorably discharged from active duty in December of 1970. After completing his active duty he then completed 3 years in the Naval Reserves. He received the National Defense Service Medal. Stuart was very proud of his service and especially proud of his fellow Navy Veterans with whom he kept in regular contact. Following their time in Norfolk, Stuart and Rose Marie returned to Portland and started a contracting business. Stuart became a trusted and talented businessman with a perfectionist attitude. They soon welcomed their second daughter, Sarah, and later, two more daughters, Emmy and Rosemary. When not working Stu loved to garden and enjoyed hiking, camping, fishing, and spending time in Arizona and on the Oregon Coast. Like his mother, he had an amazing green thumb and a knack for growing vegetables and berries. Stuart was known to have as many home projects going at one time as humanly possible. Stuart loved his family above all else, especially his four grandchildren. He was known for "bopping" them on the head and sneaking them treats. Stuart was beloved by his family and admired by many. Stuart was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Rose Marie Tyson; children Ivy Tyson, Sarah Hanson (Loren), Emmy Kirk (Alex), and Rosemary Tyson (Kilsi); four grandchildren, Owen Hanson, Nora Hanson, and Avery Kirk, and Eloise Naanee. From heaven, he will help safely welcome twin grandchildren in July. A visitation and celebration of life for Stuart is planned for Friday, May 13, from 2 pm to 4 pm at Evergreen Memorial Gardens in Vancouver, Washington, 1101 NE 112 th Avenue, Vancouver, Washington. Please come with your favorite stories to share. The celebration of life will be followed by a reception at the Hanson home, 16501 NW Wapato Drive, Portland, Oregon 97231. Mass will be said for Stuart on Saturday, May 15 at 5:00 p.m. at St. Stephens Catholic Church, 1112 SE 41 st Ave., Portland, Oregon 97214. All are welcome.

Stuart "Stu" Allen Tyson

February 15, 1946 - May 3, 2022