Albert George Bowles

Albert George Bowles, 70, of Marysville, WA, passed away May 21, 2011 in Skykomish, WA. Albert graduated from Arlington High School in 1958 and went on to a 22 year military career first in the U.S. Air Force and retiring from the U.S. Army as a Sergeant First Class in 1981. After this he worked for what became BF Goodrich as an Aircraft Mechanic, retiring in 2006. He enjoyed golfing and fishing. Albert was a Boy Scout leader in Marysville and a volunteer firefighter for Bryant/Marysville. He enjoyed delighting children every Christmas as Santa. Albert was raised to Master Mason in Fidelatas Lodge #820, Karlsruhe, West Germany in July of 1970. He was a life member of the Arlington Lodge #129, Skykomish Lodge #259 and Crystal Lodge #122 of Free and Accepted Masons, royal Arch Masons, Scottish Rite, National Sojourners and Heroes of ’76. He received these awards: Daniel A. Beard Youth Leadership from Boy Scouts, Military Recognition Committee from Grand Lodge of Washington Free and Accepted Masons, Lewis Award: father and son both in Arlington Lodge #129, Order of Eastern Star in January 1974. He also was past patron of Fidelity #78 and Afton #103. Albert is survived by his loving wife of 19 years, Sally Bowles; sister, Dorothy (Milo) Hardenbrook; sons, George (Karen), Alan and Steven, daughter Emalee; step-children, Tom (Traci), Steven, Doug (Jennifer), Rich (Georgina), Mike (Donna); 15 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Viewing will be held Tuesday, May 31, 2011, 11:00 a.m. until the funeral service at 1:00 p.m. at Weller Funeral Home, 327 N. MacLeod Ave., Arlington, WA. A graveside service will follow with military honors at Arlington Municipal Cemetery, 20310 67th Ave. NE, Arlington. Reception to follow at Pioneer Hall, 20722 67th Ave. NE, Arlington. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Royal Arch masons Children’s Heart Foundation, P.O. Box 223, Marysville, WA 98270. Arrangements by Weller Funeral Home, Arlington, Washington.