Frank H. West
January 03, 1928 - October 01, 2006
Birthplace: Worcester, Massachusetts
Resided In: Auburn WA USA
Visitation: October 10, 2006
Service: October 11, 2006
Cemetery: Tahoma National Cemetery
Frank Harry WEST
Died October 1, 2006 in Auburn, WA. Born January 3, 1928 Worcester, MA to Joseph and Grace Beadell West. Frank was raised in Easton, PA.
He was a veteran of the US Navy and served in both WWII and the Korean War. He has lived in Seattle since 1951. Frank spent 12 years as owner/operator with Standard/Chevron Oil and 26 years at NW Airlines at SeaTac and retiring in 1990.
Survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Myrtle (Mert) Lange West; daughters Georgia "daughter #1" (Bob) Bailey and their children Grant and Leslie; Gloria "daughter #2" (Ed) Plumlee and their children Courtney, Jessica and Andrew; Sharon "daughter #3" (Dave) West; Susie "daughter #4" (Paul) Minkiewitz and her children Laura and Thomas; son Joe (favorite daughter-in-law Sheri) West; Sister Dottie (Earl) Woolf of Phillipsburg, NJ. Also innumerable other family members and friends
Preceded in death by his parents; sister Bette Smith (Jack) and son-in-law Mark Minkiewitz.
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"Always Kiss Me Goodnight, I Love You"
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Services will be held 10:00 AM, Wednesday, October 11 at Bonney-Watson Parker Chapel 900 SW 146th St., Burien, WA. Internment at 1:30 PM at Tahoma National Cemetery 18600 SE 240th St, Kent, WA. In lieu of flowers remembrances to American Cancer Society, 728 134th St SW Suite 101 Everett, WA 98204-1140.
Frank Harry West
Was born January 3rd, 1928 in Worcester, Massachusetts. He was welcomed by his older sister Betty, then joined by younger sister Dottie. He was nicknamed "sunny" by his big sister who thought his golden hair looked like the sun coming up. After loosing his father at a young age the family moved often, finally settling in Easton, Pennsylvania. Frank soon took his first job setting pins in the local bowling alley. This was followed by a long string of jobs including life guarding on the Delaware River and machinist at the silk mill. He then joined the Navy at seventeen. He spent his time in the Navy as a store clerk in Supac Bay, Philippines. In 1950, coming from Philadelphia by train he met Mert, who got on board in Valley City, North Dakota. He spent five months in Kodiak, Alaska before being discharged from the Navy. He then returned to Seattle.
On January 19th, 1952 Mert and Frank were married by the Justice of Peace in Seattle. They lived with Bob and Phyllis Lange on Capital Hill. Later that year he started with Standard Oil. He operated and owned the Five Corners Chevron from 1959 to 1964. In September, 1964 he went to work at Northwest Airlines at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, working in Cargo and Air Freight. He retired in 1990 after 26 years, taking with him many memories and good friends. Working at Northwest Airlines gave Mert, Frank and the family the opportunity to do lots of traveling. Hawaii was a favorite destination, for them as well as their traveling companions the Berwalds.
They bought their first house in October, 1953 in Gregory Heights. Four daughters were born while living in this two bedroom house, until July, 1959, when they worked to build a four bedroom home in DeLauro Heights. In 1961, a son was born to round out the family and give Frank some support. That was the family home for 34 years, as the house filled with son-in-laws, a daughter-in-law, some significant others, and seven grandchildren. Upon retirement and the third runway encroaching, they moved to Scott Lake, next door to lifelong friends Dick and Pat Kubicek. When the two to three hour drive to visit family became too much, they moved to Auburn in 2004. Many friends and friendships were formed in all of these neighborhoods in their 54 years. Upon retirement, Frank kept himself out of trouble by finding a purpose for every scrap of wood he found. There are innumerable whirly-gigs, swings, toy chests, road runners, and assorted other wood crafts around to represent his handy works.
Mert and the family would like to thank everyone for prayers, thoughts, hugs, and kindness at this time.
January 03, 1928 - October 01, 2006
Birthplace: Worcester, Massachusetts
Resided In: Auburn WA USA
Visitation: October 10, 2006
Service: October 11, 2006
Cemetery: Tahoma National Cemetery
Frank Harry WEST
Died October 1, 2006 in Auburn, WA. Born January 3, 1928 Worcester, MA to Joseph and Grace Beadell West. Frank was raised in Easton, PA.
He was a veteran of the US Navy and served in both WWII and the Korean War. He has lived in Seattle since 1951. Frank spent 12 years as owner/operator with Standard/Chevron Oil and 26 years at NW Airlines at SeaTac and retiring in 1990.
Survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Myrtle (Mert) Lange West; daughters Georgia "daughter #1" (Bob) Bailey and their children Grant and Leslie; Gloria "daughter #2" (Ed) Plumlee and their children Courtney, Jessica and Andrew; Sharon "daughter #3" (Dave) West; Susie "daughter #4" (Paul) Minkiewitz and her children Laura and Thomas; son Joe (favorite daughter-in-law Sheri) West; Sister Dottie (Earl) Woolf of Phillipsburg, NJ. Also innumerable other family members and friends
Preceded in death by his parents; sister Bette Smith (Jack) and son-in-law Mark Minkiewitz.
***
"Always Kiss Me Goodnight, I Love You"
***
Services will be held 10:00 AM, Wednesday, October 11 at Bonney-Watson Parker Chapel 900 SW 146th St., Burien, WA. Internment at 1:30 PM at Tahoma National Cemetery 18600 SE 240th St, Kent, WA. In lieu of flowers remembrances to American Cancer Society, 728 134th St SW Suite 101 Everett, WA 98204-1140.
Frank Harry West
Was born January 3rd, 1928 in Worcester, Massachusetts. He was welcomed by his older sister Betty, then joined by younger sister Dottie. He was nicknamed "sunny" by his big sister who thought his golden hair looked like the sun coming up. After loosing his father at a young age the family moved often, finally settling in Easton, Pennsylvania. Frank soon took his first job setting pins in the local bowling alley. This was followed by a long string of jobs including life guarding on the Delaware River and machinist at the silk mill. He then joined the Navy at seventeen. He spent his time in the Navy as a store clerk in Supac Bay, Philippines. In 1950, coming from Philadelphia by train he met Mert, who got on board in Valley City, North Dakota. He spent five months in Kodiak, Alaska before being discharged from the Navy. He then returned to Seattle.
On January 19th, 1952 Mert and Frank were married by the Justice of Peace in Seattle. They lived with Bob and Phyllis Lange on Capital Hill. Later that year he started with Standard Oil. He operated and owned the Five Corners Chevron from 1959 to 1964. In September, 1964 he went to work at Northwest Airlines at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, working in Cargo and Air Freight. He retired in 1990 after 26 years, taking with him many memories and good friends. Working at Northwest Airlines gave Mert, Frank and the family the opportunity to do lots of traveling. Hawaii was a favorite destination, for them as well as their traveling companions the Berwalds.
They bought their first house in October, 1953 in Gregory Heights. Four daughters were born while living in this two bedroom house, until July, 1959, when they worked to build a four bedroom home in DeLauro Heights. In 1961, a son was born to round out the family and give Frank some support. That was the family home for 34 years, as the house filled with son-in-laws, a daughter-in-law, some significant others, and seven grandchildren. Upon retirement and the third runway encroaching, they moved to Scott Lake, next door to lifelong friends Dick and Pat Kubicek. When the two to three hour drive to visit family became too much, they moved to Auburn in 2004. Many friends and friendships were formed in all of these neighborhoods in their 54 years. Upon retirement, Frank kept himself out of trouble by finding a purpose for every scrap of wood he found. There are innumerable whirly-gigs, swings, toy chests, road runners, and assorted other wood crafts around to represent his handy works.
Mert and the family would like to thank everyone for prayers, thoughts, hugs, and kindness at this time.
Frank H. West
January 03, 1928 - October 01, 2006
Birthplace: Worcester, Massachusetts
Resided In: Auburn WA USA
Visitation: October 10, 2006
Service: October 11, 2006
Cemetery: Tahoma National Cemetery
Frank Harry WEST
Died October 1, 2006 in Auburn, WA. Born January 3, 1928 Worcester, MA to Joseph and Grace Beadell West. Frank was raised in Easton, PA.
He was a veteran of the US Navy and served in both WWII and the Korean War. He has lived in Seattle since 1951. Frank spent 12 years as owner/operator with Standard/Chevron Oil and 26 years at NW Airlines at SeaTac and retiring in 1990.
Survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Myrtle (Mert) Lange West; daughters Georgia "daughter #1" (Bob) Bailey and their children Grant and Leslie; Gloria "daughter #2" (Ed) Plumlee and their children Courtney, Jessica and Andrew; Sharon "daughter #3" (Dave) West; Susie "daughter #4" (Paul) Minkiewitz and her children Laura and Thomas; son Joe (favorite daughter-in-law Sheri) West; Sister Dottie (Earl) Woolf of Phillipsburg, NJ. Also innumerable other family members and friends
Preceded in death by his parents; sister Bette Smith (Jack) and son-in-law Mark Minkiewitz.
***
"Always Kiss Me Goodnight, I Love You"
***
Services will be held 10:00 AM, Wednesday, October 11 at Bonney-Watson Parker Chapel 900 SW 146th St., Burien, WA. Internment at 1:30 PM at Tahoma National Cemetery 18600 SE 240th St, Kent, WA. In lieu of flowers remembrances to American Cancer Society, 728 134th St SW Suite 101 Everett, WA 98204-1140.
Frank Harry West
Was born January 3rd, 1928 in Worcester, Massachusetts. He was welcomed by his older sister Betty, then joined by younger sister Dottie. He was nicknamed "sunny" by his big sister who thought his golden hair looked like the sun coming up. After loosing his father at a young age the family moved often, finally settling in Easton, Pennsylvania. Frank soon took his first job setting pins in the local bowling alley. This was followed by a long string of jobs including life guarding on the Delaware River and machinist at the silk mill. He then joined the Navy at seventeen. He spent his time in the Navy as a store clerk in Supac Bay, Philippines. In 1950, coming from Philadelphia by train he met Mert, who got on board in Valley City, North Dakota. He spent five months in Kodiak, Alaska before being discharged from the Navy. He then returned to Seattle.
On January 19th, 1952 Mert and Frank were married by the Justice of Peace in Seattle. They lived with Bob and Phyllis Lange on Capital Hill. Later that year he started with Standard Oil. He operated and owned the Five Corners Chevron from 1959 to 1964. In September, 1964 he went to work at Northwest Airlines at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, working in Cargo and Air Freight. He retired in 1990 after 26 years, taking with him many memories and good friends. Working at Northwest Airlines gave Mert, Frank and the family the opportunity to do lots of traveling. Hawaii was a favorite destination, for them as well as their traveling companions the Berwalds.
They bought their first house in October, 1953 in Gregory Heights. Four daughters were born while living in this two bedroom house, until July, 1959, when they worked to build a four bedroom home in DeLauro Heights. In 1961, a son was born to round out the family and give Frank some support. That was the family home for 34 years, as the house filled with son-in-laws, a daughter-in-law, some significant others, and seven grandchildren. Upon retirement and the third runway encroaching, they moved to Scott Lake, next door to lifelong friends Dick and Pat Kubicek. When the two to three hour drive to visit family became too much, they moved to Auburn in 2004. Many friends and friendships were formed in all of these neighborhoods in their 54 years. Upon retirement, Frank kept himself out of trouble by finding a purpose for every scrap of wood he found. There are innumerable whirly-gigs, swings, toy chests, road runners, and assorted other wood crafts around to represent his handy works.
Mert and the family would like to thank everyone for prayers, thoughts, hugs, and kindness at this time.
January 03, 1928 - October 01, 2006
Birthplace: Worcester, Massachusetts
Resided In: Auburn WA USA
Visitation: October 10, 2006
Service: October 11, 2006
Cemetery: Tahoma National Cemetery
Frank Harry WEST
Died October 1, 2006 in Auburn, WA. Born January 3, 1928 Worcester, MA to Joseph and Grace Beadell West. Frank was raised in Easton, PA.
He was a veteran of the US Navy and served in both WWII and the Korean War. He has lived in Seattle since 1951. Frank spent 12 years as owner/operator with Standard/Chevron Oil and 26 years at NW Airlines at SeaTac and retiring in 1990.
Survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Myrtle (Mert) Lange West; daughters Georgia "daughter #1" (Bob) Bailey and their children Grant and Leslie; Gloria "daughter #2" (Ed) Plumlee and their children Courtney, Jessica and Andrew; Sharon "daughter #3" (Dave) West; Susie "daughter #4" (Paul) Minkiewitz and her children Laura and Thomas; son Joe (favorite daughter-in-law Sheri) West; Sister Dottie (Earl) Woolf of Phillipsburg, NJ. Also innumerable other family members and friends
Preceded in death by his parents; sister Bette Smith (Jack) and son-in-law Mark Minkiewitz.
***
"Always Kiss Me Goodnight, I Love You"
***
Services will be held 10:00 AM, Wednesday, October 11 at Bonney-Watson Parker Chapel 900 SW 146th St., Burien, WA. Internment at 1:30 PM at Tahoma National Cemetery 18600 SE 240th St, Kent, WA. In lieu of flowers remembrances to American Cancer Society, 728 134th St SW Suite 101 Everett, WA 98204-1140.
Frank Harry West
Was born January 3rd, 1928 in Worcester, Massachusetts. He was welcomed by his older sister Betty, then joined by younger sister Dottie. He was nicknamed "sunny" by his big sister who thought his golden hair looked like the sun coming up. After loosing his father at a young age the family moved often, finally settling in Easton, Pennsylvania. Frank soon took his first job setting pins in the local bowling alley. This was followed by a long string of jobs including life guarding on the Delaware River and machinist at the silk mill. He then joined the Navy at seventeen. He spent his time in the Navy as a store clerk in Supac Bay, Philippines. In 1950, coming from Philadelphia by train he met Mert, who got on board in Valley City, North Dakota. He spent five months in Kodiak, Alaska before being discharged from the Navy. He then returned to Seattle.
On January 19th, 1952 Mert and Frank were married by the Justice of Peace in Seattle. They lived with Bob and Phyllis Lange on Capital Hill. Later that year he started with Standard Oil. He operated and owned the Five Corners Chevron from 1959 to 1964. In September, 1964 he went to work at Northwest Airlines at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, working in Cargo and Air Freight. He retired in 1990 after 26 years, taking with him many memories and good friends. Working at Northwest Airlines gave Mert, Frank and the family the opportunity to do lots of traveling. Hawaii was a favorite destination, for them as well as their traveling companions the Berwalds.
They bought their first house in October, 1953 in Gregory Heights. Four daughters were born while living in this two bedroom house, until July, 1959, when they worked to build a four bedroom home in DeLauro Heights. In 1961, a son was born to round out the family and give Frank some support. That was the family home for 34 years, as the house filled with son-in-laws, a daughter-in-law, some significant others, and seven grandchildren. Upon retirement and the third runway encroaching, they moved to Scott Lake, next door to lifelong friends Dick and Pat Kubicek. When the two to three hour drive to visit family became too much, they moved to Auburn in 2004. Many friends and friendships were formed in all of these neighborhoods in their 54 years. Upon retirement, Frank kept himself out of trouble by finding a purpose for every scrap of wood he found. There are innumerable whirly-gigs, swings, toy chests, road runners, and assorted other wood crafts around to represent his handy works.
Mert and the family would like to thank everyone for prayers, thoughts, hugs, and kindness at this time.
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