Doran Russell Francis

Northern Minnesota. He grew up in a family with

many children, but the most meaningful time of his

youth was spent with his brother when they lived

with their grandfather.

Doran enlisted in the US Army in 1944. He was

awarded a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart. Doran

met Nobuko (Sandy) while he was stationed in

Japan. They married in 1952. In 1954, he had an

honorable discharge from the US Army.

As a couple, they shared a love of traveling and saw

much of the world. They both enjoyed traveling on

cruise ships. While home, they adored their

beloved dogs.

Doran worked for Boeing for 32 years. He liked

routine and worked with much discipline. Doran

worked harder than he ever played and almost

everything he did was for the benefit of his wife

and daughters.

Doran was very involved in the Masons and the

Nile Shrine and held numerous offices. He enjoyed

fishing and looked forward to many salmon fishing

trips. Doran started downhill skiing at age 43

when his daughters learned to ski, and he

absolutely loved it. When Doran first retired, he

started walking for fitness and walked 5 miles 4

times a day to fill his time.

Survivors include his wife of nearly 65 years,

Nobuko, and his daughters, Donna (Andy), Doreen

(Richard), and Darline (Duane); grandchildren

Danielle (Daniel), Dayna (Tyler), Bryan (Jecelin),

Jennifer, Chad (Cindi), and Amy (Adam); greatgrandchildren

Quinn, Will, Madison, Ashley, and

Austin.

Our family is sincerely thankful for the thoughts,

prayers, and love shared with us during

this time of loss.

In lieu of flowers, memorial be made to contributions can be made to:

People United for Pets

P.O. Box1691

Issaquah, WA 98027

Royal Masons Children's Heart Foundation, INC

P.O. Box

Marysville, WA 98270

www.ramchf.org

Arrangements under the direction of Greenwood Funeral Home, Renton, WA.