Herbert Willis Fliger

1930 - 2017

March 20, 1930 - August 7, 2017 Herbert W. Fliger, 87, passed into the presence of his Heavenly Father in Everett, WA, his home for 45 years. Born to Louis and Nellie Fliger of New Hampton, IA, Herb was one of nine children. Herb attended New Hampton schools, spent sunny summer days at the community pool and along with his siblings, helped out at the family business, Fliger Bakery. As he grew, he built model airplanes, and shared many hunting and fishing expeditions with his Pop and brothers. Herb married the love of his life, Enola Daddow, during a blizzard on November 21, 1956. During their 60 year marriage, Herb and Enola modeled love, patience, honesty and hard work, nurturing their growing and close-knit family. Herb and Enola shared many hobbies such as breeding tropical fish, gardening, and creating paintings which grace the homes of many family members. When their grandchildren were young, many happy days were spent throwing rocks in the water at Mukilteo Beach, picnicking at Kayak Point and exploring Fort Casey. Herb and Enola were faithful members of First United Methodist Church of Everett for several decades. Herb served his country honorably in the U.S. Air Force, during the Korean War. Many tales were told of the deathly hot and humid weather during basic training at Lackland AFB in "San Antone", TX and on base in Montgomery, AL. Herb was a printer for 53 years, beginning his career in New Hampton, IA. After his military discharge, Herb resumed his printing career at the Charles City Press (Iowa), and then worked 10 years at The Missoulian (MT) while he and Enola raised their young family. Drawn to the beauty of the Puget Sound area and a new job at The Herald, Herb and Enola moved their family to Everett in 1972. Herb retired from The Herald in 1998, after 26 years of service. Herb was an avid student of history, particularly of ancient civilizations, the American Old West, and WWII aircraft. He spent many fulfilling days fishing the rivers and hiking and hunting in the mountains of Western Montana. Herb loved cross country car trips; anytime anyone was heading out on vacation, he always got the itch to travel, too! Herb is survived by his wife, Enola; sister, Jeananne (Marland) Johnson of Laurel, MT; daughter, Alise (John) Schmitt of Marysville, WA; son, Louis (Paula) of Snohomish, WA; grandsons, Christopher, Jeffrey, Kyle (Debra), and Gregory Schmitt; granddaughters, Alicia (Galen) Wallace and Jordan (Clark) Raymond; as well as great-grandchildren Jack and Rebecca Schmitt and Hudson Wallace. Herb also leaves special sisters-in-law, Sibyl Roberson Fliger and Norma Daddow Ries, as well as many dear nieces and nephews. Herb was preceded in death by his son, Matthew; his parents; his brothers, Louis, Russell, Alfred, Manley, Floyd and Roger; and infant sister, Joan. Please join us for a Celebration of Herb's Life, Saturday, August 26, 2017, 2:00 p.m. at Mountain View Presbyterian Church, 5115 100th Street NE, Marysville, WA 98270. Thanks to the staff of A&E Homecare, who provided loving care for Herb in his final months. Donations in Herb's memory may be made to Providence Hospice & Home Care Foundation, (425) 261-4822.