Al was born in Portland on November 28, 1939 and moved to Seattle area as a young child, living in what is now Shoreline area. Al was in the first class to graduate from newly opened Shoreline High School in 1958. Al signed up for a combination of reserve and active duty in the U.S. Navy’s submarine service on his 17th birthday and was called up for Sub School and active duty in June of 1958. He qualified on USS Greenfish (SS-351) in 1959 and served on USS Kraken (SS-370) and USS Sterlet (SS-392). Al married his High School sweetheart Lois in September 1958 and they spent a year and a half in Hawaii after he returned from a long patrol to the Orient. They returned to the Seattle area in 1960.
Al was a king of toys and hobbies with many interests over the years. He was the President of the Shoreline Hot Rod Club, involved in Ham Radio, built model boats, airplanes, and built and played with radio-controlled airplanes too. There were also camping trips with friends and family, sports with the kids and grand-kids, working with the Shoreline High School reunions, and he loved traveling overseas, especially to Europe and the South Pacific.
Al's career led him into the video industry, where he worked with many local industries and individuals during his years. After retiring, Al regularly played golf with his neighbors, friends, brothers, and sons (when they could get away). He enjoyed working on puzzles and playing with the family cats and dogs. He also volunteered at the Heritage Restoration Center, working on restoring the vintage planes.
In remembrance of Al, the family asks that you a consider donation in his name to your favorite charity or to one of ours (Make a Wish, Seattle Area Feline Rescue 14717 Aurora N, Shoreline WA 98133), or physical or monetary help to the homeless in the greater Seattle area.
Sailor, Rest Your Oar
Rest In Peace-
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