On Friday February 9th, 2024, Alan S. Ritchey of Chehalis went home to be with the lord. Alan was a Forester for the State Department of Natural Resources for 33 years and 8 months. He loved hunting, fishing, gardening and just being outdoors. Alan is survived by his wife of 53 years Sharon, his two sons Kevin (Shelly) of Onalaska and Keith of Centralia; his five grandchildren Kalie (Jake) of Winlock, Dalton (Hailey) of Bonney Lake, Dustin (Silver) of Tumwater, Kyler of Olympia and Kassandra of Centralia; four great-grandchildren Calloway, Hayden, Cooper and Leighton and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. A celebration of life will be held at Chehalis Bethel Church at 132 Kirkland Rd on February 26th from 2:30pm to 4:30pm