Ernest R. Plum, passed away on February 18, 2012, in Peoria, AZ. Ernest was born November 21, 1920, in Issaquah, Washington, the son of Ernest and Elizabeth Plum. He was raised in Issaquah and graduated from Issaquah High School. During World War II he served in the US Navy in the South Pacific, Mr. Plum served in several major campaigns acting in the Beach Patrol capacity allowing safe and efficient transition from sea to shore of USA fighting forces. Ernest was a private business owner as well as a Boilermaker Union member for over 30 years. He retired with his wife Helen Caroline Plum and they both enjoyed traveling the Western USA in their motor home. Ernest is survived by wife Helen C. Plum and sons Randy and Mark Plum as well as grandchildren Tori and Alex Plum. Private family services were held.