Dalles Chronicle, The Dalles, OR - August 10, 2005
Anthony "Tony" Frank Zak, 85, a resident of The Dalles, formerly of Tonasket, Wash., died at the local hospital on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2005.
He was born May 26, 1920, in Goldstone, Mont., to Edward and Anna (Kolek) Zak. He grew up and attended school in Woodburn and worked on the family farm until World War II. He served in the Army infantry in the Pacific then returned to Oregon after the service.
He worked a number of jobs over the years as a truck driver, candy maker; his favorite work was in the timber industry and he retired after 20 years as a machinist for Todd Shipyards of Seattle. He was basically a self–taught skilled worker.
He was a member of the Catholic Church and enjoyed hunting and many other outdoor activities.
He is survived by his daughter, Susan M. Stults, The Dalles; his son, Edward L. Zak, Poulsbo, Wash.; six grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, his sisters and brothers, Lillian Avalon, Portland; Louie Zak, John Day; Frank Zak, Marysville, Calif.; and Annie Bonge, San Antonio, Texas; 22 nieces and nephews and numerous great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Rosie, Martha, Johnnie, Mary and Josie.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 12, at The Dalles St. Peter Catholic Church with Rev. Todd Unger as celebrant. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.
Anthony "Tony" Frank Zak, 85, a resident of The Dalles, formerly of Tonasket, Wash., died at the local hospital on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2005.
He was born May 26, 1920, in Goldstone, Mont., to Edward and Anna (Kolek) Zak. He grew up and attended school in Woodburn and worked on the family farm until World War II. He served in the Army infantry in the Pacific then returned to Oregon after the service.
He worked a number of jobs over the years as a truck driver, candy maker; his favorite work was in the timber industry and he retired after 20 years as a machinist for Todd Shipyards of Seattle. He was basically a self–taught skilled worker.
He was a member of the Catholic Church and enjoyed hunting and many other outdoor activities.
He is survived by his daughter, Susan M. Stults, The Dalles; his son, Edward L. Zak, Poulsbo, Wash.; six grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, his sisters and brothers, Lillian Avalon, Portland; Louie Zak, John Day; Frank Zak, Marysville, Calif.; and Annie Bonge, San Antonio, Texas; 22 nieces and nephews and numerous great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Rosie, Martha, Johnnie, Mary and Josie.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 12, at The Dalles St. Peter Catholic Church with Rev. Todd Unger as celebrant. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.
Dalles Chronicle, The Dalles, OR - August 10, 2005
Anthony "Tony" Frank Zak, 85, a resident of The Dalles, formerly of Tonasket, Wash., died at the local hospital on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2005.
He was born May 26, 1920, in Goldstone, Mont., to Edward and Anna (Kolek) Zak. He grew up and attended school in Woodburn and worked on the family farm until World War II. He served in the Army infantry in the Pacific then returned to Oregon after the service.
He worked a number of jobs over the years as a truck driver, candy maker; his favorite work was in the timber industry and he retired after 20 years as a machinist for Todd Shipyards of Seattle. He was basically a self–taught skilled worker.
He was a member of the Catholic Church and enjoyed hunting and many other outdoor activities.
He is survived by his daughter, Susan M. Stults, The Dalles; his son, Edward L. Zak, Poulsbo, Wash.; six grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, his sisters and brothers, Lillian Avalon, Portland; Louie Zak, John Day; Frank Zak, Marysville, Calif.; and Annie Bonge, San Antonio, Texas; 22 nieces and nephews and numerous great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Rosie, Martha, Johnnie, Mary and Josie.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 12, at The Dalles St. Peter Catholic Church with Rev. Todd Unger as celebrant. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.
Anthony "Tony" Frank Zak, 85, a resident of The Dalles, formerly of Tonasket, Wash., died at the local hospital on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2005.
He was born May 26, 1920, in Goldstone, Mont., to Edward and Anna (Kolek) Zak. He grew up and attended school in Woodburn and worked on the family farm until World War II. He served in the Army infantry in the Pacific then returned to Oregon after the service.
He worked a number of jobs over the years as a truck driver, candy maker; his favorite work was in the timber industry and he retired after 20 years as a machinist for Todd Shipyards of Seattle. He was basically a self–taught skilled worker.
He was a member of the Catholic Church and enjoyed hunting and many other outdoor activities.
He is survived by his daughter, Susan M. Stults, The Dalles; his son, Edward L. Zak, Poulsbo, Wash.; six grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, his sisters and brothers, Lillian Avalon, Portland; Louie Zak, John Day; Frank Zak, Marysville, Calif.; and Annie Bonge, San Antonio, Texas; 22 nieces and nephews and numerous great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Rosie, Martha, Johnnie, Mary and Josie.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 12, at The Dalles St. Peter Catholic Church with Rev. Todd Unger as celebrant. Spencer, Libby & Powell Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.
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