Joseph Macklin
December 24, 1931 - May 14, 2013
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Joseph Macklin
December 24, 1931 - May 14, 2013
Obituary
Joseph David Macklin of Ferndale, was reunited with his loving wife Patsy in heaven on May 14, 2013. Better known to friends and family as Dave or The Colonel, Joseph was born on December 24, 1931 and is survived by his 5 children, Pauline (Dennis) Evanosky, Joe (Karen) Macklin, Mike (Lynn) Macklin, Betsy (Bob) Thompson, and Chuck (Denise) Macklin, his 11 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. During his extensive military career, Joseph served as both a Senior Level Staff Officer and a Battalion Commander, as well as the Intelligence Briefer for the President and Secretary of Defense. After receiving numerous awards and honors, Joseph retired from the Army in 1978, and relocated to Ferndale, WA in 1987, with his wife Patsy, where he became an active member of the community via memberships with the American Red Cross, Knights of Columbus, and Veterans of Foreign Wars, devoting much of his retirement to being a math tutor within the Ferndale School District, and an Assistant Football Coach at Bellingham and Squalicum High School. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made in the Colonels name to the Whatcom Hospice Foundation.
Farewell Tribute Information
A memorial service will be held at Greenacres Memorial Park, 5700 Northwest Dr, Ferndale, on May 22, at 10:00am. Donations Information
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made in the Colonels name to the Whatcom Hospice Foundation, 2901 Squalicum Pkwy, Bellingham, WA 98225
2 responses to Joseph Macklin
Michael says:
May 14, 2013
Hey Dad, peaceful travels, been a long road, have left a great legacy, we will never forget you, lots of memories, We all love you
Mike
Babe Quintrall says:
May 14, 2013
I would just like to extend my deepest sympathy to Dave’s family and friends. He was obviously a man who cared deeply about people. I hope you can draw comfort and hope from the promise at Revelation 21:4 where it says “And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more,neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away”. This is just one of the many promises God holds out for his faithful worshipers and unlike the empty promises of men these are reliable and will be brought about. I am truly sorry for your loss.