John Caleb Pyles

Loving son, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend, John ‘Caleb’ Pyles, passed away
Saturday, October 24, 2020, at the precious age of 18, in Chehalis, Wash.
Caleb was born February 12, 2002, in Olympia, Wash., to David and Shawn (Smith)
Pyles. He graduated from Toledo High School in Toledo, Wash., in May of 2020. 
From the moment Caleb was born, he was living life in a hurry. Caleb started helping his
family in the hay fields as soon as he could walk, and drove the tractor as soon as he
could see over the steering wheel. He developed an immense love of hunting that
began at a young age on his parents’ farm, and on hunting trips with family members.
His first boat was purchased when he was a teenager- he loved taking it out on the
Willapa or Cowlitz to catch some big salmon. At the age of 17, Caleb realized his dream
of becoming a logger, and purchased a skidder in hopes of one day creating his own
successful logging business. At 18, he worked in the rigging for his uncles at B&M
Logging. Everyone who knew him could tell you he was one of the hardest working kids
around.
Caleb cared deeply about everyone. He paid special attention to his grandparents by
always checking in with them for a visit or helping them out however he could. Family
and friends will not soon forget how Caleb would put his arm around someone and say
‘I love you.’ He did this with ease, and was never embarrassed to do it. This loving
gesture just came naturally to him; it was part of who Caleb is.
Caleb was preceded in death by his grandmother, Norlene Holt; grandfather, John
Pyles Sr.; and step-grandfather, Ed Lindauer. He is loved and missed dearly by his
parents, Shawn and David Pyles; grandfather, Harry Smith; grandmother, Carol
Lindauer; aunts and uncles John (April) Pyles, Roger (Sally) Pyles, Patty (Kelly)
Sargent, John (Nicki) Smith, Lani (Buzz) Harris, Brandon (Leah) Smith, Matt (Teri)
Smith, and Kelie Wurden; cousins, Travis Pyles, Jacob Pyles, Aaron Pyles, Tyler Pyles,
Nathan Pyles, Jessica Sargent, Lindsey Sargent, AJ Sargent, Travis Maze, Tiffany
Mullins, Heather Harris, Michael Smith, Kenny Smith, Nathan Heishman, Megan Ulmer,
Chance Smith, Nikki Compton, Scarlett and Tug; and many wonderful friends.
A graveside service will begin at 12 PM Thursday, November 5, at Claquato Cemetery
in Chehalis. A Remembrance of Life luncheon will be held immediately afterward at
B&M Logging, 281 N Hamilton Rd, Chehalis. Please bring a favorite dessert and a story
to share with others.
‘Ducks, Bucks & Diesel Trucks.’