JACK COLLIN STONE, 74, of Pullman, passed away July 5th, 2015, at Pullman Regional Hospital with his family by his side. Jack was born June 23, 1941 in Westwood, CA to George & Sylvia Pratt; the youngest of 5 children.
Growing up Jack and his family lived in the small logging town of Westwood, CA, where he thrived in school and sports. Jack loved all sports, but especially baseball. When the mill shut down in Westwood, Jack and his family moved to Redondo Beach, CA and Jack went to Redondo Beach High School. To this day, Jack still holds the title of being the only sophomore to play on the varsity baseball team.
Jack served in the US Navy from 1961-1967 and traveled the world. Undoubtedly, Hong Kong was his favorite place to see. His job on board the ship was a steam engineer; running and maintaining the boilers. After receiving an honorable discharge from the Navy, Jack located to the Northwest, where he began working in the logging industry.
He met Sharon Field, the love of his life, and they married on May 25, 1968. In 1973 they moved to the Palouse region, living in Albion for 30 years. Jack brought his knowledge from the Navy and began working at Washington State University as a steam engineer, from which he retired after 27 years of service. During this time, Jack loved to spend time bird hunting and bringing home dinner for the family. He also enjoyed family gatherings at his sister's places in Sanders, Idaho, holiday feasts, and camping throughout the Northwest. Jack and Sharon became avid lovers of fishing, and especially enjoyed the steelhead tournaments in Lewiston, Idaho.
After retirement, Jack and Sharon spent their winters together in Yuma, AZ, and could be found in Elk River, ID, at their property during the summers. During Jack's time in Elk River, he continued to love the great outdoors; fishing, 4-wheeling, cutting and chopping wood, and hunting. He enjoyed happy hour when family and friends would gather. Jack cherished his family and friends and the time spent together afforded many precious memories throughout the years.
Jack is preceded in death by his wife, Sharon; his parents; son, William; son-in-law, Daniel Fertakis; and a sister and two brothers. Jack is survived by his two daughters, Stacey Fertakis-Walk (Steve) of Pullman and Judie Gonzales (Derick) of North Bend; one sister, Bonnie Chandler; and eight grandchildren, Nicholas Stone, Sheri Stone, Jaime Fertakis, Paula Gass, Megan Fertakis, Logan Gonzales, Tara Stone & Conner Stone; and many nieces and nephews and friends.
Please join the family on August 29, 2015 for a celebration of Jack's life at Stacey's property northeast of Plummer, Idaho starting at 4 pm with the 21 gun salute at 5 pm followed by dinner. Directions: Going north from Plummer on highway 95, turn right onto Conkling Road. Go 5 miles and the property is on the right side of the road (red out buildings).
Jack was a dedicated husband, dad, grandpa, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend. He will be truly missed by all who knew him. On-line guest book is at www.kimballfh.com