Frank Henry Cotterill

Frank Henry Cotterill, Gentleman Farmer, 89, of Sultan, Washington, passed away November 9, 2015. He was born in Seattle, Washington to Charles and Alice Cotterill. Frank graduated from Edmonds High School in 1944 and enlisted in the Navy, serving as a Motor Machinist's Mate. He received the Asiatic-Pacific Area Campaign Medal, the Philippine Liberation Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal. After completing his naval service he moved to Sultan, where he met his future wife, Pat Daniels, and they made their home. It was at this home that he passed, spending over 65 years on the homestead he created and built. Frank served his community in a number of ways, including being a Cub Scout Master, involvement with the 4-H and FFA Programs, Evergreen State Fair, and by serving as a School Board Member for the Sultan School District for many years. Frank was preceded in death by his wife, Pat; his parents, Charles and Alice Cotterill; sister, Denise Ashcroft of Hull, England; brother, Sid Cotterill of Everett, Wash.; and grandchildren, Jamie Cotterill and Casey Cotterill. He is survived by his children, Mike and Diane Cotterill, Laurie Morgan, Steve and Shannon Cotterill, Dave and Tracy Cotterill, Linda Clarke, Chuck and Tina Cotterill, Joe and Michele Cotterill, and Kathy Cotterill. Frank also leaves behind 20 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to express their sincere appreciation and gratitude to the doctors and staff of the Sky Valley Medical Clinic for their compassion, dedication, and commitment to the Cotterill family, having treated four generations of family members. A date for a memorial service has not yet been determined. In lieu of flowers, remembrances to the Sky Valley Medical Clinic (Uncompensated Care), 615 W Stevens Ave Suite D, Sultan, WA 98294 are encouraged.