Born Dec. 3, 1926, Andrew “Bud” Koorn and died unexpectedly on Nov. 24, 2008.

Andrew was born and raised in Oak Harbor and attended school there. He joined the Merchant Marines at age 17. After training for three months on Catalina Island, Calif., he was deployed on cargo ships to carry supplies across the Pacific Ocean into the war zone during World War II. After the war, he worked on the Liberty Ship that helped bring soldiers home from Japan. He was a Merchant Seaman until 1947. In 1950, Bud was drafted into the Army and was deployed to Korea. He was in the Military Tank Division for two years spending most of that time in Korea. Bud then moved to Seattle and worked for Turner and Pease Company for 34 years before retiring in 1986.

Bud is preceded in death by his first wife Phyllis Koorn and his older brother Ralph Koorn. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Joyce Koorn; two sons, Robert Koorn (Shari) and Richard Koorn (Natalie); three stepchildren, Edward Case (Debbie), Kathy Carr (Leonard), and Colleen Holmes (Greg); ten grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews, as well as many friends.

A celebration of Bud’s life was held Dec. 1 at Beck’s Funeral Home in Edmonds; 425-771-1234. A graveside service with Military Honors followed at Evergreen-Washelli Cemetery. At reception was held following at Bud and Joyce’s home in Edmonds. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.