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Nikki Fink
March 14, 1982 - October 17, 2010
Nikki Fink, 28, of Friday Harbor, WA, died of Cystic Fibrosis at University of Washington Medical Center after an extended stay while awaiting a lung transplant.
Cystic Fibrosis is a hereditary disease affecting multiple systems of the body, primarily the respiratory and digestive systems. She was born in Lansing, Michigan, living there surrounded by her father's extended family for her first few years, then moved with her parents to El Paso, Texas living with her mother's extended family until she was seven-years old when she and her family moved to San Juan Island and has lived in the Puget Sound area ever since.
Nikki lived her life joyfully. Her health care needs were considerable, but she took care of them with such diligence and grace it was easy for those around her to be unaware of the magnitude of the burden that it imposed on her life.
Unlike most children, Nikki was in no hurry to grow up. She always said that life went too fast and she wanted more time to enjoy being a kid. Throughout her life she remained a kid at heart with maturity beyond her years. She filled her life with music and sang beautifully. During high school, she was second alternate in the statewide singing competition for two years in a row and was active in other high school performances and community events.
She sang with the San Juan Singers, was awarded a singing scholarship to Western Washington University, and sang in Cystic Fibrosis fundraisers. She was artistic and loved scrapbooking, arts and crafts. She was an avid reader and loved scary movies. When she was well enough, she snowboarded.
During her last stay in the hospital she was learning to knit. Nikki joked that she must be solar powered because she loved the sun so much and spent many long days at the beach playing and collecting beach glass with her son Xander and sweetheart Adam. Her son, extended family and friends were the heart of her life.
Nikki is survived by many loved family members in Washington, Michigan and Texas including: her grandparents, Hortencia Lopez, Jody Jones, Raymond Fink, and Marian Bowman; her mom and stepfather, Yvonne and Gary Bowman; her dad and stepmother, Eric Fink and Lesa Johnson and stepbrother, Nick Johnson; her sister, dearest friend and confidant, Loni Fink and her fiance Darren Jameson; her sweetheart and best friend, Adam D'Errico; and her beloved son, Xander Combs.
We will always remember Nikki's quick laughter, terrific funny faces and sense of humor, her love of music and wicked toe wrestling.
Recently Nikki wrote, "I really know just how much each small moment is worth and I treasure everyone."
We who shared life with Nikki, who loved her and were loved by her in turn, bear witness to her remarkable life. Our lives have been changed; made sweeter and richer by her presence.
In lieu of flowers please consider a tax-deductible donation to Nikki's Medical Fund, New Horizons Foundation 4570 Hilton Parkway, Suite 203 Colorado Springs, CO 80907, note on the memo line: Nikki Fink Medical Fund.
Arrangements are in the care of Evans Funeral Chapel & Crematory, Inc., Anacortes, WA and the San Juan Islands. Arrangements are in the care of Evans Funeral Chapel, Inc., Anacortes, WA and the San Juan Islands. To share memories of Nikki, please sign the online guest register at www.evanschapel.com.
William G. Hamel, II
Oct. 18, 1936 - October 5, 2010
Bill Hamel passed away October 5, 2010 in Ellensburg, Washington while traveling to Arizona.
He was born in Plattsburgh, NY and moved to Orcas Island with his wife in 1985. He came to the Pacific Northwest through his employment with Boeing. He worked on several projects in the mid-west and then settled in the area while working on the 747. After Boeing discontinued the Super Sonic Transport project, he went to work for International Mill Service, a steel mill service company. He started his own steel mill service company in the 1970's. In 1989 he and his wife purchased property on Orcas Island and developed the Eagle Ridge community.
Bill had many interests including sailing, developing properties, making wine and football. He was a member of the Orcas Gun Club and the Boeing Employees Wine and Beer Club.
He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Lillian Hamel; a sister, Elizabeth (Serge) Triau of Derwood, MD; three daughters Elizabeth Harrison of Anacortes, MaryLynn (Mike) Behrens of Payson, AZ, and Tracy Uptain of Orcas Island; one son, Bill Hamel, of Bellingham and Orcas Island; 11 grandchildren and 8 eight great-grandchildren.
A celebration of Bill's life is being planned for a later date.
Derry Emil Gislason
August 26, 1936 ~ August 24, 2010
Derry Emil Gislason, husband of Cyndy Gislason, passed away on August 24, 2010 after a long battle with cancer.
He was 73. Derry graduated from Ballard High School in 1954 and went on to graduate from the University of Washington as a Civil Engineer.
Early in his career Derry served in the United States Air Force.
Harold Lloyd Bartram
February 1, 1927 ~ January 27, 2011
Harold Lloyd Bartram, 83, of Anacortes, Washington passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2011 at his home in Anacortes.
He was born on February 1, 1927 in Glendora, California, the second child of Alberta Armina Bales and John Elmer Bartram. He was born into a family of builders. Harold and Betty Caruthers were married in Monroe, Oregon in 1945 and they raised four children; Doug, Mike, June, and Jack. After serving in the U.S. Navy and learning to fly in Port Townsend, Harold went on to build houses, schools, and even a concrete bridge in Oregon.
He moved his family to Blakely Island in 1958 where he, along with a partner, developed the north end of the island. This included building a water system, dredging the marina, improving the airstrip, and constructing approximately 100 homes and 3 ferries.
Harold enjoyed building and cruising boats, and motor homing across the U.S. and Canada. But, his favorite mode of transportation was piloting helicopters, which he learned to fly at the age of 66. Harold loved flying over the San Juan Islands and over mesas around their winter home in Arizona. He was a lifelong member of the Elks and was especially proud of his affiliation with the Quiet Birdmen Association.
Harold was preceded in death by his parents, John and Armina Bartram; his brother, Donald Bartram; sister, Darlene Teeter; and his sons, Doug and Jack Bartram. Surviving Harold are his wife, Betty of Anacortes; son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Vicki Bartram of Olga, WA; daughter and son-in-law, June and Don Fitzpatrick, Jr. of Winthrop, WA; grandchildren, Adam Bartram, Travis Bartram, Ryan Weber, Angie Bartram, Chad Bartram, Vern Bartram, and Mandy Randolph; 7 great-grandchildren; and sisters, Evelyn Huffman and Irene Devereaux.
A funeral service was held Monday, January 31, 2011 at Evans Funeral Chapel in Anacortes, with interment at Grand View Cemetery
in Anacortes.
Memorials may be made to the Salvation Army. Arrangements are in the care of Evans Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., Anacortes, WA and the San Juan Islands. To share memories of Harold, please sign the online guest register at www.evanschapel.com.
Dave Ross
July 5, 1945 ~ December 24, 2010
David E. Ross was born 7/05/1945 on Mercer Island, WA. He passed away peacefully with Judie Ross at his side on 12/24/2010 at University of Washington Hospital in Seattle, WA. He developed Pulmonary Fibrosis several years ago and had a successful lung transplant on 10/06/2010. Unfortunately, he was unable to win the fight against a virus.
Dave was an avid skier and traveled the world to enjoy the sport. He was also a race car driver who won many awards. His love of boating and diving brought him to the San Juan Islands in the 1970’s. He moved to San Juan Island in mid-1980’s where he met and married his current partner, Judie Jarrell Ross in 1988.
He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Kimberly & Douglas Graham, step-son Josh Ross, step-son and wife Travis & Michelle Jarrell, step-daughter and partner Shri Jarrell & Tony Wilson, sister and brother-in-law Patricia & Stan Okazaki, step-brother and partner Jim Ross & Kathy Ford, step-sister Kathy Pierre, sister-in-law Claudia Ross, brother-in-law and sister-in-law David Raikes and Carole Kreighbaum, grandchildren Olivia Graham & Jacob Jarrell plus, seven nieces and five nephews. He was preceded in death by step-brother Gary Ross in 2003.
Dave Ross has been an Officer and Member of the American Legion Post 163 in Friday Harbor, San Juan Golf & Country Club, San Juan Island Yacht Club, Friday Harbor Sailing Club & the San Juan Fairways #3 Owners Association. He was also a past member of the Pacific Cascade Mustang Club and Lions Club.
Dave always said he did not want to leave this world with any regrets that he had not done the things he wanted to do. He lived up to his words. Although he would have liked to have done more of the things he loved, he did not leave anything unchecked on his list.
He will be missed, but never forgotten. If you knew him very well, you would know that he could be just as soft hearted as he was stubborn. Good or bad, he was usually correct most of the time. Rest in peace, our beloved Dave.
Two Celebrations of Dave’s Life will be held in Friday Harbor: San Juan Island Yacht Club on Saturday, February 19 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM with appetizers served. Then, a Tribute and Potluck will be held the next day at 12:00 noon on Sunday, February 20 at the American Legion. Friends and public are welcome.
We have delayed the Celebrations in honor of Dave’s son-in-law, Douglas Graham, who will return from Iraq to be present. In lieu of flowers or gifts, please contribute to the Dave Ross Memorial Fund at Islanders Bank in Friday Harbor, WA.
DR. S. PAUL HERNDON
October 19, 1944 ~ April 30, 2011
S. Paul Herndon, IV, M.D., retired Associate Director of Pediatrics at the University of Washington, formerly Division Chief of Pediatric Cardiology, University of Washington School of Medicine, and Co-Director of the Heart Center at Seattle Children's Hospital, died on April 30, 2011 at the age of 66 after a valiant eight-month battle with liver cancer. Dr. Herndon is survived by his loving wife Cheryl, sons Kenneth and Geoffrey, Kenneth’s wife Donna, and five grandchildren.
Dr. Herndon returned from retirement in 2007 to provide pediatric cardiology care throughout Central Washington through Seattle Children's Hospital, and worked tirelessly until March of this year. His most recent work was the culmination of a career that spanned over forty years of service to thousands of children and their families.
Born to S. Paul Herndon, III, and Dorothy Lee Oakley in Wilmington, DE, on October 19, 1944, Dr. Herndon grew up in Augusta, GA, following his father’s transfer to the Savannah branch of DuPont Corporation. He met Cheryl Ann Lewis at Aquinas High School, and they were married in Augusta in 1967.
Dr. Herndon received his B.S. from Georgetown University in 1966 and his M.D. from George Washington University Medical School in 1970, both in Washington, DC. He completed his Pediatrics Residency in 1972 at the Children's Orthopedic Hospital and the University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA. From 1970-75, Dr. Herndon served as a Captain in the U.S. Army Reserve with the 50th General Hospital Division, based at Ft. Lawton, Seattle, WA. During this time he also completed his first year of Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship at Great Ormand Street Hospital for Sick Children in London, England, and concluded his training at the University of Washington School of Medicine in 1975.
Known affectionately as “Dr. Paul” to friends and long-term patients, Dr. Herndon began his long and dedicated career in pediatric cardiology at Seattle Children's Hospital immediately following his training. In 1981, Dr. Herndon took a ten-year sabbatical from Children's, establishing the pediatric cardiology program at the Mary Bridge Children's Hospital in Tacoma. In 1991 he co-founded the Heart Center at Seattle Children's Hospital, fulfilling a lifelong ambition to bring a nationally recognized center for the treatment of children afflicted with heart disease to the Northwest. Dr. Herndon co-directed the Heart Center until his retirement in 2004. During his tenure, the program witnessed exponential growth.
Following Dr. Herndon’s retirement, he and Mrs. Herndon traveled throughout the Pacific Northwest, piloting their own boat and plane. They pursued deeper knowledge of local geography, natural history, and Native American culture, avid interests that originated when they first settled in Seattle. Their collection of Native American art includes ceremonial masks, boxes, tools, and prints by artists that the Herndon family are proud to count as friends.
From 2007 until the month before his last illness, Dr. Herndon maintained a busy schedule and vigorous practice in Seattle Children’s clinics throughout Central Washington.
Dr. Herndon was a loving, devoted husband, a dear and honored father, a jovial grandfather, and a warm, respected friend. He provided the best possible medical care to patients and their families, approaching every one with compassion and the wisdom earned from long and dedicated practice. When diagnosed with cancer in August, 2010, Dr. Herndon was determined to fight it aggressively. His vast community of family and friends are proud of his example and his resolve. They will mourn his loss profoundly, and honor his memory all their lives.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated for Dr. Herndon on Saturday, May 7, 2011 at 6:30 pm at the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 5041 9th Ave. NE, Seattle, WA. 98105. A Graveside Service will follow within two weeks at Westover Memorial Cemetery in Augusta, GA.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Paul's memory to Seattle Children’s Cardiology Fund, P.O. Box 5371, Seattle, WA 98145, (206) 987-2153. For online donations please access www.seattlechildrens.org or contact: Askus@seattlechildrens.org.
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Johanna “Josie” Picinich
September 28, 1928 ~ May 2, 2011
Johanna “Josie” Picinich, 82, of Friday Harbor, Washington passed away on Monday, May 2, 2011. She was born on the island of Susak, Croatia on September 28, 1928 to Jack and Anna (Bussanich) Morin.
Josie immigrated to Hoboken, New Jersey when she was two years old. She married John Picinich in 1946 and they later moved to Gig Harbor, WA. In 1951 they moved to West Seattle where Josie resided until 1994 when she moved to Friday Harbor.
Josie was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, adored by her family. She entertained all with her humor, singing, and baking. Josie loved taking care of her family and using her computer to stay in touch with everyone. She enjoyed surfing the internet and shopping.
Josie was preceded in death by her husband, John in 1982. She will be greatly missed by her family; daughter and son-in-law, Joanne and Mike Holmes; sons and daughters-in-law, John and Carol Picinich, Jr., both of Seattle, Dave and Wendy Picinich of Friday Harbor; grandchildren and spouses, Larry Holmes, Julie (Jason) Woodward, Lorrie (Tim) Campbell, Greg (Dawn) Holmes, all of Seattle, Jason (Michelle) Picinich of Spanaway, Jeff (Danielle) Picinich of Port Angeles, Cameron (Tanya) Picinich of Sea Tac, Marc Picinich of Friday Harbor, and Jill (Martin) Whitfield of Las Vegas, NV; and 17 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held from 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 7, 2011 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 4210 SW Genesee Street, in West Seattle followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. and reception. Interment will be held at Holyrood Cemetery in Shoreline, WA at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, May 7, 2011.
Memorials may be made to Josie’s favorite charity, the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. A memorial service will also be held in Friday Harbor at a later date. Arrangements are in the care of Evans Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., Anacortes, WA and the San Juan Islands. To share memories of Josie, please sign the online guest register at www.evanschapel.com .
Clifford Edward Hoeppel
November 6, 1921 ~ March 24, 2011
Clifford “HOP” Edward Hoeppel died peacefully at his home in Sedro Woolley on March 24th, he was 89 years old. Hop was born on November 6, 1921 in Bakersfield CA.
In 1947 he married Lois Louise James, she predeceased him in 2007.
He flew PBY’s in the US Navy patrol squadron 72 on aircraft carriers in the south pacific theater in WWII and ended his working days as a pilot for first Western & then Delta Airlines. Prior to his retirement he and Louise bought property in Hannah Heights and built their retirement home. They lived on San Juan Island for over 30 years until he moved to Sedro Woolley in 2008 where he made numerous friends & ended his days with laughter.
He is survived by his step-daughter, Cheri Maust of Friday Harbor.
His life will be celebrated on April 16th at 1:30 pm at his home located at 22784 Rallye Lane, Sedro Woolley, WA. For more information please call Samantha Bryner at 360-378-2760.
Paula Cook Critchfield
June 6th, 1933 ~ April 1, 2011
Paula Cook Critchfield passed away on April 1, 2011. Paula was born June 6th, 1933 in Juneau Alaska, the oldest child of Norman and Amanda Cook. After graduating from Juneau-Douglas High School in 1951 Paula attended Oregon State University, where she was a member of Gamma Phi Beta sorority, and graduated in 1954. Paula returned to Juneau where she met her future husband, Burke Critchfield. They married in December, 1955 and eventually settled in Livermore, California. After raising their 2 children Paula returned to work and spent 25 years as a residential real estate agent. In 2002, Paula and Burke retired to San Juan Island, Washington, where they built a home on the west side of the island.
In retirement, Paula and Burke enjoyed boating with their many friends in the San Juan Island Yacht Club and the Friday Harbor Power Squadron. Paula will always be remembered as a warm and welcoming hostess who loved entertaining friends and family in her home. Paula also loved skiing at Lake Tahoe, traveling in Europe, eating chocolate, and shopping at Nordstrom. As family and friends reflected on Paula’s life, all were struck by her wonderful childhood memories of growing up in Juneau, Alaska, at Pt. Louisa, her pride in her Norwegian heritage, her affection for cats, and her love of being part of her grandchildren’s lives.
Paula is survived by her husband of 55 years, Burke, her daughter Pam of Oakland, California, grandchildren Abby and Andrew, her son Brad (Tracy) of Auburn California, and grandsons, Ryan, Colin, Evan and Ian. Paula is also survived by her sister Dee Smith (Bob) of Sequim, Washington, niece Wendy, nephew Kris, and dear family and friends too numerous to mention. A celebration of Paula’s life is planned for a later date.
Remembrances may be made to the Animal Protection Society of Friday Harbor, PO Box 1355, Friday Harbor, WA 98250 or the Friday Harbor Presbyterian Church, PO Box 946, Friday Harbor, WA 98250.
James Russell Corrie
July 17, 1926 ~ February 21st 2011
Jim was born July 17, 1926 to Vivian (“Jack”) and Louise Corrie in Tacoma, Washington and passed quietly away February 21st 2011 in Friday Harbor after a brief illness. Jim was raised in Pacific Northwest lighthouses where he learned his love of the sea. His parents moved to Dungeness Light when he was 18 months old. He, along with his brother and two sisters moved to Mukilteo Light, back to Dungeness for a time, and then to Marrowstone Island, during the war. Jim entered the Navy in 1944 at the age of 17, and served as quartermaster aboard the troop ship USS General R.M. Blatchford. One of his assignments brought him to Nagasaki immediately after the atomic bomb was dropped on that city.
Upon leaving the Navy in 1946 he went commercial fishing and worked for Black Ball Line, which soon became Washington State Ferries. He served 38 years, most of that time as Captain on the San Juan Island run where he retired as the highly respected senior Master of the ferry system. In the early 1950’s he competed in limited hydroplane racing, medaling in the national championship in Florida in 1952. He married Maya Jean Edgerton in 1955, moving to Friday Harbor in 1957 where his three children were born into the Island life. The family are avid boaters and many of their friends remember all the great trips aboard the Pacific Sunrise, a converted herring seiner with lots of room for guests, fun and laughs. He and Maya are still fondly called Mom & Pops by all the ‘kids’ who were part of the crew.
Jim was a Mr. Fix-it in his hobby shop and his generous nature was known throughout the communities. You name it - he fixed it, or made a replacement part. His beautiful custom-made ship steering wheels are on yachts throughout the world. The Port of Seattle presented two of his crafted wheels to it’s sister city, Kobe, Japan. Locally, his backhoe, log splitter and tractor were fixtures in the neighborhood and he took great joy in sharing his “homegrown” applesauce, cider and corn.
Jim is survived by his wife Maya, sister Lou and husband Milton Johnson, son David and wife Marianne, daughters Marilyn Corrie and Susan Smith . Granddaughters Corrie and Lacey Smith, grandsons Riley and Tanner Corrie, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Jim loved all animals, and never met a dog who didn’t love his pocket full of biscuits. In lieu of flowers his wishes were for donations to the Friday Harbor Animal Protection Society, PO Box 1355, Friday Harbor, WA 98250.
He will be missed by his friends, neighbors and all who loved him. A private graveside service is planned at San Juan Valley Cemetery, with a Celebration of his Life event to be held later this Spring.
Arrangements are in the care of Evans Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., Anacortes, WA and the San Juan Islands. To share memories of Jim, please sign the online guest register at https://www.evanschapel.com/index.cfm
Clarence Howard Hartman
January 30, 1922 - February 13, 2011
Howard Hartman was born January 30, 1922 in Ellensburg, WA and died February 13, 2011 in Lynden, WA. Howard proudly served in the U. S. Army in WWII. He married Doris Dufour and they lived in Seattle for many years where they raised their family.
Howard loved baseball and for over 30 years enjoyed umpiring games from Little League to Semi-Pro. In 1972 the couple moved to Friday Harbor, WA where they lived for 33 years. They were very involved in the community and were proud members of the American Legion. Howard was honored for his involvement in baseball in Friday Harbor by having the baseball field named after him.
Howard was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Doris Dufour Hartman and his sister, Dorothy Micheletto. He is survived by his sister, Jo Cross; sons, Mark Hartman, Wayne (Joline) Hartman; daughter, Mary Kay Scott; grandchildren, Maleka (Orion) Morrison, Allison Hartman, Kyle (Amanda) Hartman, Andrew (Rachael) Hartman, Travis Hartman, Julia Hartman and Lesley (Timothy) Kalso; and great-grandchildren, Sarah Bray, Brady and Sean Morrison, Nicole Hartman, and Arianna Bilby.
A graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, February 19, 2011 at St. Francis Cemetery at Friday Harbor, WA. Arrangements are in the care of Evans Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc., Anacortes, WA and the San Juan Islands.
To share memories of Howard, please sign the online guest register
Roy Vincent Franklin
May 1, 1924 ~ February 3, 2011
Roy Vincent Franklin passed away at his home in Friday Harbor February 3, 2011 at the age of 86. The second of four children born to Roy (Sr.) and Alice Franklin, Roy was born on the family farm in Ferndale Washington May 1, 1924. Roy grew up in an era of difficult times, hard work, few amenities and fierce independence. It would shape the character of his life. The beginning of WWII found Roy a High School junior determined to join the Army. His father, a WW1 veteran refused to sign a permission slip required for those less than 18 years old. This was a bitter pill for Roy and there were hard feelings, however, his Father’s action set Roy on a new course that would define his life’s work. Fascinated with airplanes, Roy took advantage of the time until graduation from High School to gain acceptance into the Naval Flight program.
Flight school was no picnic. In the last stages of the war effort, upwards of 80% of flight Cadets were being washed out. Roy excelled and out of roughly 200 pilots in his squadron only 6 were given fighter slots. As a carrier pilot, Roy flew Wild Cats, Hell Cats, Corsairs and Bear Cats. The fastest fighters of the day; He was the cream of the crop.
While on leave Roy met a beautiful young girl named Margaret Ann Skinner and they were soon married. After the war, Roy accepted a job flying for a small start up air taxi in the San Juan Islands. That little air taxi, operating out of a cow pasture, had just one airplane and one pilot (Roy). In 1948, 23 old Roy, his 19 year old bride Margaret Ann and their one year old son moved to the islands.
The history of Roy and Margaret’s life of over 30 years building a reliable and safe air transportation service within the San Juan’s has been well chronicled in various articles, the book “Commuter Airlines of the United States” Smithsonian and a book Roy published in 2006 “Island Bush Pilot”. In 2000 Roy was inducted into the Washington Aviation Hall of Fame. As quoted in Commuter Airlines of the United States, Smithsonian Institution Press. “Roy Franklin has captured the spirit of the true pioneer and epitomized the attitudes of those commuter airline promoters whose instincts were true and whose convictions were strong as they created the nucleus of this definitive segment of the U.S. air transport industry. Franklin’s words are an inspired tribute to a special breed of aviator.”
Roy had a variety of interests. He was an avid scuba diver, hunter and photographer. Roy took hundreds of stills and thousands of feet of motion picture film. Much of this film was taken in the Cascade and Olympic mountains during his 25 years of dropping supplies for the Forest Service during the summer fire seasons.
After Roy and Margaret retired they purchased a motor home and spent much of the winters traveling the country and visiting old friends and relatives. On December 7, 2001 Margaret Ann passed away. Roy dedicated his book “Island Bush Pilot to her, “To my wife Margaret Ann. You have been gone 4 years, my love. 56 years together, 5 children, 9 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren, and a commuter airline. I will love you forever.”
Four years ago Roy ran into an old friend name Jean Kiel. Jean and her family had lived next door to the Franklin farm in Ferndale so Jean and Roy had literally grownup together. Jean had lost her husband a number of years previous thus a renewed friendship was born.
Roy is survived by Steve Franklin (Holly); children Marc, Jamin, Aleesha; Susan Jarman (Bob); children Joan, Matt, Sarah, Katie; Janet Franklin; Nancy Franklin; children Ashia, Matias; Ken Franklin (Suzanne); children Cole, Rhiana; and six great grandchildren.
Dad will always be remembered as a true American Patriot, an amazing pilot, fearless and highly skilled. Roy was our Hero, a natural leader and a man that had a limitless capacity for giving.
Memorial services will be held for Roy Franklin at 1:30pm Saturday February 26, 2011 at the Friday Harbor Airport in the “Island Air” hanger (airport circle drive). The family welcomes all who wish to share in the celebration of Roy’s life. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Alzheimer’s Association.
