Obituary: Franklin, Gerald Lynn

Age 73

Fri., June 26, 2015

FRANKLIN, Gerald Lynn (Age 73) Passed away peacefully in his home June 22, 2015.

Born on June 10, 1942 in Bremerton, WA, and later moved to Fruitland, WA in 1946 where he graduated from Hunters High School as Valedictorian.

He married Janice Raab and had four children Cindy, Kathy, Troy, and Todd.

Later in life, he married Carol Ann Rabidue and is stepfather to Shane, Larry, Jerry and Carol Mae.

Together they enjoyed 24 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

He retired in 2002 from the WSDOT with 39 years of service.

He enjoyed many activities such as golf, softball, hunting, fishing and bowling.

He was preceded in death by parents, Howard and Martha Franklin, brother-in-law, Keith Raab, and stepson, Bill Rabidue.

He is survived by brother, Jim Franklin.

Join us for services held at the Salvation Army Chapel, 222 E. Indiana on July 3, 2015 at 1 pm.

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