Former Buckley resident Samuel Aaron Aronson died Aug. 27, 2012.

He was born Feb. 13, 1929, one of 10 children, and grew up in Buckley. He was employed as a logger before securing work on the Alaskan pipeline as a diesel mechanic. He returned home to end his career and spend his remaining years with his wife, children and close-knit extended family. His passion for cars and family outings to the river brought much joy to his retirement years.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Nell Aronson of Tacoma; children Sandra Maynard and husband Jack of Tacoma, Joyce White and husband Dean of Wyoming and Erick Aronson and wife Karen of Enumclaw; siblings Floyd Aronson and wife Kay, Alyese Raley and husband Gordon, Helen Pulley and husband Don, Alfred Aronson and wife Marilyn, Dwight Aronson and wife Carlene, Ed Aronson and wife Doreen and Evelyn Smith and husband Bill; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by siblings Robert Aronson and Esther Seaton.

Burial was at Tacoma Cemetery, 4801 South Tacoma Way in Tacoma.