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ALBERT RICKETTS Obituary

Albert Ralph Ricketts Al, 84 years old, passed away on July 30, 2015 with his family by his side. He was born December 4, 1930 in San Francisco, California to Alma Wall and had one brother Fred Ricketts, both who preceded him in death. Attending school in Renton, Washington, he had many school mates that remained his friends his entire life. Al went into the service in 1951 and was awarded the Korean Service Medal, with two Bronze Service Stars and the United Service Medal. Al married his wife Carol (Calvert) in 1954 and was married for 60 years. He started his Boeing career in 1948 and retired in 1992 as Director of Operations Renton Airplane Division. He always missed the many people he worked with at Boeing. Al was the cornerstone of his family wise, kind, generous and caring he will be missed greatly. Al is survived by his wife Carol, his sons Jeffery (Christine) and Michael (Lori) his daughter Cheri Freeberg (Craig) his grandchildren Sophia, Russel (Katie), Ian, Kurt, Scott, Lindsey (Joe), Jennifer (Aaron), his great grandsons Nicholas and Jacob and his beloved cat Harvey. At Al's request there will be no services held. Please visit www.yahnandson.com if you would like to sign the family's online register.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Aug. 9, 2015.

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Rich & Barb Lott

August 18, 2015

My boss and mentor, but most of all "my dearest friend" for over 50 years. We worked and played hard. He taught me to be a better person. He touched so many lives during his career at Boeing and was loved and respected by all. He was truly an Icon in making Boeing Co. so great. Our deepest sympathy and condolences to Carol, Jeff, Mike, Cheri and the rest of the family. We will forever miss him until we meet up again.

Mary Lou Stroh-Ciolli

August 16, 2015

Al was such a special person who will be greatly missed.

August 13, 2015

43 YEARS SPENT WORKING WITH AL. I CAN SAY HE WAS MY MENTOR AND FAVORITE ALL AROUND BOSS IN ALL THOSE YEARS. GOD BLESS HIM AND HIS FAMILY. BILL RICHARDS

Rich Hansen

August 13, 2015

To the family and friends of Al Ricketts,
Please accept my deepest sympathies and condolences for loss of a truly great man and leader. He lived for his family and work with colleagues at both the Everett and Renton plants. Much of the current success can be traced to the "improvement efforts" of our "Manufacturing Incredible's." Al Ricketts was quite gentleman that everyone respected and followed. He was an incredible leader. Rest in peace.

Gregory Mrachek

August 11, 2015

Rest in Peace Al!

You were a great boss and a nice guy too!

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