Frank Joseph Dion passed away on November 12, 2012 in Ferndale, Washington. He was born on February 12, 1917 in Pontiac, Michigan to Frank G. and Mary Dion. He attended grade school in Detroit, Michigan and graduated from high school in Pontiac, Michigan in 1935.
He first worked at his father's butcher shop and then for General Motors Truck and Coach until he joined the U.S. Army in March of 1941. Frank married Edna Lonseth on January 18, 1945. They were happily married for almost 67 years. He was a lifetime member of Kulshan Post 154 of The American Legion. Frank worked at the Carnation Milk Plant in Ferndale from 1946 until 1953. He then joined General Petroleum/Socony Mobil when the refinery opened in Ferndale. He worked in the refinery labs for 24 years until his retirement in 1978.
Frank loved to walk on the beach with Edna. Together, they traveled all around the Caribbean and Europe as well as explored the United States.
Frank had an abiding affection for and dedication to taking care of the physical facilities of Christ Lutheran Church. For nearly 40 years he painted, landscaped, cleaned, and gathered the trash on Sunday afternoons. Memorials to the Christ Lutheran Church Building Fund would be welcomed in Frank's name.
Frank is survived by his wife Edna, son Russ and his wife Shelly; grandson Mark and his wife Cindy; and two great grandchildren Peyton and Brady.
Visitation will be Thursday, November 15, from 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Moles Farewell Tributes, 2039 Main St. Ferndale. Funeral services will be Friday, November 16, at 10:00 AM at Christ Lutheran Church, 5904 Vista Dr., Ferndale.
You may share your thoughts and memories of Frank in the online guest book at www.farewelltributes.com
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So very sorry to hear that Frank has gone to be with our maker, Jeff and I are so greatful to have been able to meet frank and edna and to have the pleasure of taking care of them, our heart's go out to you Russ, as we also are greatful that we got to meet you, may god bless you and ur family in this time of need,
Martie Emerson
December 1, 2012
It was such a pleasure knowing Frank over the years. My earliest memories of knowing him probaby goes back 30 years when I was a little girl. He always took interest in the kids at church and made you feel special. When I was in college discovered I had been working with his grandson Mark in Alaska and didn't know it. When I made it home for the holidays as years past and attended church he always wanted to visit and catch up. His smile always made my day. He will be missed. Janelle Wilson-Rutkowski [email protected]
November 15, 2012
After all these years, Frank will be missed. Always a smile on his face.
Dr. Richard Tucker
November 15, 2012
Dear Edna and Russ,
I'm so sorry to read about Frank's death. He was such a gentleman and always had a smile when I spoke to him. I'll always remember him. My sympathy to you all.
Love,
Dorothy
Dorothy Moles
November 14, 2012
We were neighbors of Frank and Edna and I worked with Frank at Carnation Company.
Aloha (Grout) Clark
November 14, 2012
Russ- I have such fond memories of your folks as we were growing up. Wonderful man and father. He will be missed.
Nancy (Telgenhoff) Haugness
November 14, 2012
Frank had a long life and will be missed.
k parker
November 14, 2012
Frank was a wonderful man who will be missed.
Karen Parker
November 14, 2012
Frank was such a kind and gentle man. Both he and Edna were good friends with my parents. He was always great to visit with. He will be missed.
Halvar Olstead
November 14, 2012
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