Jean Arthur Loranc, age 72, longtime Oak Harbor resident, passed away Sunday, Oct. 19, 2014, at Whidbey General Hospital due to complications from a surgery in March 2014.

Mr. Loranc was born in Houston April 5, 1942. He moved to San Jose, Calif., and eventually to Whidbey Island.

He had served in the U.S. Navy. Jean married Carol Ann Kern Nov. 12, 2012.

He was a welder and an auto mechanic.

He enjoyed working with driftwood. Jean was an avid member of the Oak Harbor Elks Lodge #2362.

Jean is survived by his wife, Carol; by three sons; and by his brother, Carl, in Massachusetts.

A memorial service is being planned for a later date at the Elks Lodge. Memorials may be made to the Elks National Foundation, 2750 N. Lakeview Ave., Chicago, IL 60614.

Family and friends are encouraged to share memories and condolences at www.whidbeymemorial.com