Darulis, Frank

Frank DARULIS Frank Darulis, born July 4th 1910, passed 
away peacefully on Feb ruary 25, 2010 at the age of 99. 
His long life was highlighted by a 30 year career in the 
United States Navy as a Boatswain's Mate. He was a Pearl 
Harbor Sur vivor having served on the USS Oklahoma and 
also fought as a Navy welterweight boxing cham pion. 
Harry Truman presented Frank with his honorable dis 
charge papers. After leaving ac tive duty Frank spent 20 
years as a shopkeeper for Boeing. After two retirements he 
enjoyed work ing in his garden, spending time with his 
wife and grandchildren, playing pinochle, and spending 
time with his dogs. Frank was preceded in death by his 
loving wife Eleanor. He is survived by his two daughters 
Julie Neddo of Henderson, NV and Arlene Rutt of Renton, 
WA; one stepdaughter Sharon Rader of Fife, WA, and many 
grandchil dren and great-grandchildren. Visitation will be 
on Thursday March 4th from 1pm to 7pm at Greenwood 
Memorial Park in Renton and then a funeral service with 
full military honors will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday 
March 5th, also at Greenwood Memorial. A celebration of 
Frank's life will be held at Arbor Village Memory Care in 
Kent on Saturday, March 6th at 1:00 p.m. 

Published in The Seattle Times on February 28, 2010