Aubrey was a humble and hardworking man who proudly served in the Air Force as a flight engineer, having retired as a Chief Master Sergeant after two wars and 24 years of service. During his Air Force career, he bartered with military personnel for powdered milk and K-rations in order to feed poor villagers and was responsible for flying out the bodies of our fallen soldiers while under enemy fire in Vietnam. Aubrey later worked as a chief engineer for Crowley Maritime, completing 20 years on tugboats in the treacherous Bering Sea.
Aubrey, affectionately known as “Papa” to his 17 grandkids and 12 great-grandkids, is survived by his sister, Betty; and his children, Judie (Jerry), Matt, Joan, Jean, Jill, Jennifer, and Janet.
Aubrey was preceded in death by his wife, Rae, with whom he raised eight children and three grandchildren; and his son, Mark, among other close loved ones.
A graveside service will he held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Floral Hills Cemetery, 409 Filbert Road, Lynnwood, WA 98036 with a reception to follow.