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Russell LaVerne Stokke

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Birth	:	7 Jan 1921 Grafton, Walsh County, North Dakota, USA
Death	:	3 Dec 1999 Fairfield, Solano County, California, USA
Burial	:	Oakwood Memorial Park, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, USA
Coordinate	:	36.9904709, -121.9850159
Description	:	Anchorage Daily News December 19, 1999 Former Anchorage resident Lt. Cmdr. Russell L. Stokke died of complications from a stroke Dec. 3, 1999, at Laurel Creek Health Center in Fairfield, Calif. A memorial service was held at Christ Lutheran Church in Aptos, Calif. Mr. Stokke was born Jan. 7, 1921, in Grafton, N.D., to the late Emil and Mabel Stokke, and grew up in Grand Forks. He went through flight training in Pensacola, Fla., and received his Navy Wings. A veteran of World War II from 1942 to 1945, he served as a naval aviator with the Pacific Fleet. Atter the... Read More	Anchorage Daily News December 19, 1999 Former Anchorage resident Lt. Cmdr. Russell L. Stokke died of complications from a stroke Dec. 3, 1999, at Laurel Creek Health Center in Fairfield, Calif. A memorial service was held at Christ Lutheran Church in Aptos, Calif. Mr. Stokke was born Jan. 7, 1921, in Grafton, N.D., to the late Emil and Mabel Stokke, and grew up in Grand Forks. He went through flight training in Pensacola, Fla., and received his Navy Wings. A veteran of World War II from 1942 to 1945, he served as a naval aviator with the Pacific Fleet. Atter the war, he flew for Philadelphia Central, often flying cattle to South America before being recalled into service for the Berlin Airlift. He flew for MATS (military air transport service), was active in Korea, and was involved in the evacuation of French troops and government officials from Vietnam. Mr. Stokke was a check pilot with VR-7, flying the Super Constellation and C-130s. He also flew cargo flights in Vietnam. He received the Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal and Air Force Commendation Medal. Mr. Stokke retired from the military in 1965. From 1965 to 1975, he was a captain for Japan Airlines. He lived in Anchorage from 1970 to 1975 while flying the polar route. He was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion and Retired Officers Association. He enjoyed golf and was a member of Christ Lutheran Church. For the past two years, he resided in Fairfield. Mr. Stokke is survived by his former wife, Dorothy Stokke of Roseville, Calif.; son, Steven of Anchorage; daughters, Patricia Marsh and Linda Vajdos of Aptos; brother, Wayne of Lamar, Colo.; and two grandchildren. Memorial donations may be sent to the Fisher House, 100 Bodin Circle, Travis Air Force Base, Calif. 94535.

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Russell LaVerne Stokke's memorial is located at: Oakwood Memorial Park, Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, USA.
When did Russell LaVerne Stokke death?
Russell LaVerne Stokke death on 3 Dec 1999 in Fairfield, Solano County, California, USA
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Latitude: 36.9904709
Longitude: -121.9850159

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Dorothy Louisa “Dottie” Martin Stokke

(1924 - 2010)

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