PODLAS, Frank Jr. (Age 78) 

A lifelong resident of Elk, Washington, passed away on
Saturday, June 23, 2007. He is the dear husband of
Joyce M. Podlas and the loving father of Rick (Melody)
Podlas of Mead, WA. He enjoyed one granddaughter,
Angelina; his sister, Betty Hays, resides in Elk. Born
in 1929 in Elk, Frank attended school there, and was a
lifelong dairy and beef rancher. He and Joyce were
married in 1951. Frank's memberships were in the
Fertile Valley Grange and was a volunteer fireman and
former fire chief with the Elk Community Fire
Department for over thirty-one years. While operating
their dairy, Frank and Joyce received many awards for
being a Grade-A Dairy. His love was with hunting,
fishing, a large garden, and caring for his land,
cattle, and farm. Funeral Services for Mr. Podlas will
be at 11:00 AM Friday, June 29, 2007 at the Country
Church of the Open Bible directed by the LAUER FUNERAL
HOME in DEER PARK, WA with Pastor Bob Smith
officiating. Interment will be in Elk Cemetery #1. 

Jun 29, 2007
Spokesman-Review