Jack and Greta Prince Jack Dorn Prince and Greta Arlene (Fritz) Prince went to their heavenly home just 12 days from one another, April 28th and May 10th respectively. "Jackie" was born Oct. 30th, 1933, a Yelm farm boy. He graduated from Yelm High School in 1951. Greta was born Sept. 25th, 1938, a Lutheran minister's daughter. She grew up in the Portland, OR area, and graduated from Newberg High School in 1958. Both were able to attend Washington State College. Jack took time to serve in the US Navy as a Chief Petty Officer, Special Commissary Services Manager, and to play baseball on the Navy team. He returned to WSC in 1955 to complete his degree in Agricultural Science. Greta began her vocation in banking in Spokane, WA. They were married on Feb. 27th, 1960. They had a daughter, Heidi, and a son, Jason, who spent most of their childhood in Puyallup. Jack enjoyed being a salesman and sold pretty much anything you can think of, from meat to life insurance to homes, garages, and barns. Greta continued in banking; she was a 31-year employee of Puyallup Valley Bank, advancing to the position of Vice President. She was dedicated to her community, serving as President in both the Chamber of Commerce and the Rotary Int. Jack and Greta enjoyed cooking, traveling, fishing, and wildlife watching. They were very proud of and enjoyed their five grandchildren. Their retirement years were spent in their home by the sea in Newport, OR. A dual memorial will be held Saturday, May 21st, 2pm, in the Aspen chapel at Mountain View Funeral Home in Lakewood, WA. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory to Our Savior Lutheran Church (38 N Bayview Rd., Waldport, OR 97394).
Published in News Tribune (Tacoma) on May 18, 2016