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In Memory of
Alan Robinson
Hodgkins
Hodgkins
1937 - 2016
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Obituary for Alan Robinson Hodgkins
Alan Robinson Hodgkins, died August 3, 2016 at Careage of Whidbey, Coupeville. He was born March 30, 1937 in Boston, Massachusetts to David and Pauline Hodgkins. Alan was raised in Maine, until he was 13 years of age, when his father passed and Alan and his mother moved to San Jose, CA. While in school, Alan worked as a courier for Western Union. He also spent his spare time at the San Jose airport, where he developed a fascination for aircraft.
In 1954, Alan enlisted in the U. S. Navy as an Aircraft structural Mechanic, beginning at twenty-two year career. He retired in 1976 as an AMSC (E-7). Following retirement, he was employed at Harbor Air, Boeing and Beechcraft in aircraft maintenance and then opened his own shop at Bayview. He was also much involved with restoration of the PBY which is an integral part of the Oak Harbor PBY Museum. Alan was also a master sheet metal and wood worker. Alan had his Private Pilot’s License and was an aircraft owner and an avid pilot.
Alan is survived by his wife Rebecca and one son David of Oak Harbor and by one sister Linda and one brother David.
A Celebration of Life for Alan Hodgkins will be held at Wallin Funeral Home, Oak Harbor on Monday, September 19, 2016 at 4:00pm with Gary Wallin, Certified Life Celebrant officiating. Military honors will follow.
In 1954, Alan enlisted in the U. S. Navy as an Aircraft structural Mechanic, beginning at twenty-two year career. He retired in 1976 as an AMSC (E-7). Following retirement, he was employed at Harbor Air, Boeing and Beechcraft in aircraft maintenance and then opened his own shop at Bayview. He was also much involved with restoration of the PBY which is an integral part of the Oak Harbor PBY Museum. Alan was also a master sheet metal and wood worker. Alan had his Private Pilot’s License and was an aircraft owner and an avid pilot.
Alan is survived by his wife Rebecca and one son David of Oak Harbor and by one sister Linda and one brother David.
A Celebration of Life for Alan Hodgkins will be held at Wallin Funeral Home, Oak Harbor on Monday, September 19, 2016 at 4:00pm with Gary Wallin, Certified Life Celebrant officiating. Military honors will follow.
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Affiliations
Good Conduct Medal
NAS Whidbey Island
National Defense Service Medal
Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation
US Navy Reserve
US Navy
Vietnam Campaign Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
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