Earl Fralick

12/21/1910 – 4/2/2010
Birthplace: LaGrange, Indiana
Last Resided in: Bellingham, WA
Service: Celebration of Life
Location: Westford Funeral Home
Date: Thu. April 8, 2010
Time:1 pm
Obituary
Earl C. Fralick passed away Friday, April 2, 2010 at the age of 99. The eldest of the nine children of John and Lena (Stroman) Fralick, Earl was born on December 21, 1910 in LaGrange, Indiana. After spending his early childhood in Michigan, Montana and then Eastern Washington, his family settled on a 5-acre farm above Lake Whatcom on the outskirts of Bellingham in 1921.
He married his high school sweetheart, Dorothy Wilkinson on February 15, 1934. After many happy years together, she passed away in November of 1975. The following year he married long-time friend, Evelyn (Pence) Pearson. They just celebrated their 34th wedding anniversary March 14th.
In his earlier years he was active in Garden Street Methodist Church and many community organizations including Active Club, Elks and Lions Club. He also served as Council President for the Camp Fire Girls and Chairman of the Boy Scouts.
A hard worker his whole life, Earl was hired out to milk the neighbor’s 30 cows every morning and evening when he was just 12 years old. At 14 he joined the National Guard and began working graveyard shift at Bloedel-Donovan sawmill. For the next three years he attended Fairhaven high school during the day and worked at the mill at
nights. In his “spare time” he was Captain of his high school track team and, to this day, holds the city record for the once-annual Cross-City Run.
After graduation he was employed by Lind Gravel and later CV Wilder until he left to start his own business, Earl’s Cabinet Shop, in 1944. He retired from the custom cabinet business in 1972 and within a few years moved to Yuma, Arizona to live for 9 months a year until he and Evelyn returned to Bellingham full-time in 2006.
In addition to his wife, Earl is survived by his two daughters, Naoma (Glenn) Eastwood of Bellingham and Patricia (Howard) Davidson of Auburn; three stepsons, Curt (Joanna) Pearson of Florida, Doug (Judy) and Eric (Mary) Pearson of Texas, and one sister, Lena Tooker, also of Bellingham. He will also be greatly missed by his six
grandchildren and their spouses: Janet (Bruce) Wheeler, Patricia Eastwood, Nancy (John) Clark, John (Cheryl) Davidson; Keith (Sherry) Davidson; and Joyce (Buddy) Rebman; eight great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren; 7 step-grandchildren; 7 step-great-grandchildren; 1 step-great-great-grandchild and numerous nieces and nephews.
A celebration of Earl’s life will be held at Westford Funeral Home on Thursday, April 8th at 1:00 pm with a reception following. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or a charity of your choice.
Guestbook
Date: 4/5/2010
From: Chuck and Judy Vrieling
City/State: Lynden,, WA
Nancy and John and family….Just wanted you to know how sorry we are that you have lost your dear father. Fathers are special. May the Dear Loving Lord wrap his tender strong arms around each of you during this difficult time. Our prayers are with each of you in your family. Chuck and Judy Vrieling
Date: 4/6/2010
From: Keith and Melanie Bajema
City/State: Lacey, WA
Our condolences. Earl was an uncle and I remember it was always fun visiting his cabinet shop as a youngster. In 2002, I visited he and Evelyn in Arizona and had a great time filling in over 30 years of history. Rest in peace, Earl.
Date: 4/6/2010
From: Joyce Bajema & Brian Smith
City/State: Blairsville, GA
Dear Evelyn, Naoma and Pat, Please accept our condolences. Earl’s kindness to our family will always be remembered. The welcome mat was always out at the Fralick home. Mother’s (Grace) lovely custom kitchen, an unending supply of finished ‘blocks’ for our son, Bill, to construct his projects are only a sampling of his generous nature that will always evoke happy thoughts. Thank you for the lovely tribute you have made to Earl. He will always be in our hearts and memories.
Date: 4/7/2010
From: Robert T. (Tim) FLockoi Maj Retired
City/State: Lawton, Fort Sill, Oklahoma
Dear Evelyn, Noama, Pat, Curt, Doug and Eric. Please accept Jeanetta and my condolences on your loss. Earl was a fine and respected Gentleman and a true friend and companion to Evelyn and the Family. Our prayers are with all of you during this time of loss. We will have a celebration of Earl’s life here in Oklahoma this Sunday.
Date: 4/8/2010
From: Dennis & Bonnie Lancaster
City/State: Bellingham, WA
Namoa, Glenn & family – we were so saddened to hear of Earl’s passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May your memories of your Dad bring you joy, comfort and peace knowing that he is in the arms of his Saviour. We love you, Dennis & Bonnie