Frank Dion
February 12, 1917 - November 12, 2012
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Frank Dion
February 12, 1917 - November 12, 2012
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Frank Dion
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.
Farewell Tribute Information
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. Donations Information
Memorials to the Christ Lutheran Church Building Fund would be welcomed in Frank’s name.
4 responses to Frank Dion
Virginia Foster says:
November 12, 2012
Dear Russ and Family…I am in Michigan this morning, but my heart is with you all in Ferndale. We loved your Dad…and have such joyous memories of their many visits here in Michigan. The stories are many. I called Bruce Anderson early this morning and he is thinking of you all, too…so sorry I didn’t think to call him earlier. He would have been with you in person today….lots of love surrounds you as you bid our dear Uncle Frank goodbye… Love, Cousin Gin
Walt and Donna Pollman says:
November 12, 2012
Dear Russ and Family Just wanted to let you know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. If you remember we was next door neightbors on Malloy Rd. for several years. We thought so much of your Mom and Dad. That was such a great neighborhood with the Stones, VanEgdoms, Flints etc. Again we send our love and will always remember you and your folks with affection. Walt and Donna
Rita Perry says:
November 12, 2012
To the loving Wife,Son,Family & Friends may I offer my sympathy in the painful loss of your dear Frank. He will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved Him. Hopefully you will find a measure of comfort and peace in the following Bible Verses. Psalm36:7 “HOW PRECIOUS YOUR LOVING-KINDNESS IS,O GOD!AND IN THE SHADOW OF YOUR WINGS THE SONS OF MEN THEMSELVES TAKE REFUGE,FOR WITH YOU IS THE SOURCE OF LIFE.”
Rita Perry says:
November 12, 2012
Please accept my sympathy to the loving Family & Friends.in the painful loss of your dear Frank.Hopefully you will find a measure of comfort & peace in the following Bible Verses: Psalm36:7 “HOW PRECIOUS YOUR LOVING-KINDNESS IS O GOD! AND IN THE SHADOW OF YOUR WINGS THE SONS OF MEN THEMSELVES TAKE REFUGE,FOR WITH YOU IS THE SOURCE OF LIFE.”