His USAF travels took him and his family, all over the world. He and his family were stationed in: Utah, California, Arizona, Florida, Illinois, Oklahoma, Texas, Maine, Thule Greenland, Washington, Okinawa, Michigan, Vietnam and California again.
He loved to fly. He enjoyed his time with all his family. He was quick to smile, chuckle and laugh out loud. He was a gentle soul, and told great stories.
As a young man in Garfield, WA, he and his brothers and sister, were raised by his Uncle Ford. In high school he, excelled in Football, Basketball and Baseball. He was the quarterback on the football team that was for two years, undefeated, untied and un-scored upon. He enjoyed sports and sporting events. One year he attended the World Series, Rose Bowl and Super Bowl games. He enjoyed going to golf tournaments, and watching golf and all other sports on TV. He played golf for many years after his retirement. He also watched the stock market every day, his advice was always "Buy Gold".
He was preceded in death by his parents, Uncle Ford, brother Cecil, brother Robert who also served the Army Air Corps during WWII, and Sister Violet.
He is survived by the love of his life, Ruby, his wife of 68 years, son Edward, daughter-in-law Hallette, granddaughter Amy, and sister Ann. There are also many other nieces and nephews in the family.
He is a beloved husband, father, father-in-law, and grandfather and uncle.
Funeral service 11AM, Friday Dec. 30th, Cornwells, Wilsonville OR. Interment 2PM Willamette National Cemetery, Portland OR.
In Remembrance: The next time you see a service person, please shake their hand and thank them for their service to the country.
His USAF travels took him and his family, all over the world. He and his family were stationed in: Utah, California, Arizona, Florida, Illinois, Oklahoma, Texas, Maine, Thule Greenland, Washington, Okinawa, Michigan, Vietnam and California again.
He loved to fly. He enjoyed his time with all his family. He was quick to smile, chuckle and laugh out loud. He was a gentle soul, and told great stories.
As a young man in Garfield, WA, he and his brothers and sister, were raised by his Uncle Ford. In high school he, excelled in Football, Basketball and Baseball. He was the quarterback on the football team that was for two years, undefeated, untied and un-scored upon. He enjoyed sports and sporting events. One year he attended the World Series, Rose Bowl and Super Bowl games. He enjoyed going to golf tournaments, and watching golf and all other sports on TV. He played golf for many years after his retirement. He also watched the stock market every day, his advice was always "Buy Gold".
He was preceded in death by his parents, Uncle Ford, brother Cecil, brother Robert who also served the Army Air Corps during WWII, and Sister Violet.
He is survived by the love of his life, Ruby, his wife of 68 years, son Edward, daughter-in-law Hallette, granddaughter Amy, and sister Ann. There are also many other nieces and nephews in the family.
He is a beloved husband, father, father-in-law, and grandfather and uncle.
Funeral service 11AM, Friday Dec. 30th, Cornwells, Wilsonville OR. Interment 2PM Willamette National Cemetery, Portland OR.
In Remembrance: The next time you see a service person, please shake their hand and thank them for their service to the country.
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