Walter A. Flink, age 82, died March 17, 2008 at Providence Hood River Memorial Hospital.

A celebration of life will take place this summer at their home near Kanaskat, Washington which he and his wife Tonia built together in 1957.

Walter was born May 18, 1925 in Missoula, Montana to Adam and Barbara (Siegel) Flink. He grew up in Portland, Oregon and after graduating from high school; he joined the U.S. Navy and served his country during World War II. He held the rank of Signalman 1st Class and served in the South Pacific. After the war he returned to Portland and attended aero mechanic school where he earned his A & E license. He worked for the Boeing Company for thirty-seven years. While at Boeing he met his wife, Tonia Vaux, and they were married in 1954. They were blessed with one son, Gerald. Walt was very involved with his son’s activities, spending many week-ends on Boy Scout camping trips and coaching his various Little League baseball teams.

He is survived by his wife Tonia; son Gerald and his wife Terri of Hood River, Oregon and two grandchildren, Jennifer and Meghan. Walter received great joy from watching his granddaughters ply volleyball.

He will be laid to rest in Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent, Washington.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hood River Valley Athletics C/O Anderson's Tribute Center (Funerals • Receptions • Cremations) 1401 Belmont Ave., Hood River, OR 97031 www.andersonstributecenter.com