Frank C. HENRY, M.D.

Born September 27, 1912 in Wright City, Missouri. Died
September 3, 2006. Dr. Henry was a noted Seattle
surgeon who initiated innovative programs at
Children's Hospital and Swedish Hospital. He worked
with the Institute of Applied Physiology and Medicine
to develop hyperbaric and Doppler techniques and was
part of the clinical faculty at the University of
Washington Medical School. Dr. Henry graduated from
James Millikin University and the University of
Illinois. During WWII, he was a Medical Corp
Lieutenant in the Pacific. After the war, he moved to
the Northwest and became an avid outdoorsman. He was
very athletic and enjoyed skiing, hunting, boating,
scuba diving and tennis. He had boundess energy and
always knew how to make every event special and
memorable. Frank was a loving and devoted husband,
inspirational father and father-in-law and a doting
and involved grandfather. He was preceded in death by
his eldest daughter, Diana (Alan) Hovland. Frank is
survived by his wife of 65 years, Bettie, and
daughters, Sally (Jeff) Fiorini, Betsy (Richard) Kirby
and Nancy Jean Henry, as well as 5 granddaughters. A
Reception to celebrate his outstanding and legendary
life will be held at the Seattle Yacht Club on
Wednesday 9/13/06 at 5:00 p.m. Donations may be made
to Children's Hospital and Medical Center.

Published in print on 9/8/2006.
Seattle Times