Flintoft's Funeral Home
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Michael Douglas Webber, of Snohomish, died on Saturday, September 10, 2022. He was 82 years of age.
Mike Webber was born on March 27th, 1940 in Los Angeles, California, the son of Edwin and Doris Webber. He was raised in southern California and attended Venice High School. Mike enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1957 where he learned to be a jet engine mechanic. In 1959, Mike was transferred to RAF bases Woodbridge and Bentwaters in England, and it was here where he fell in love with both the country of England and a young English nursing student named Angela. Mike and Angela were married on June 17, 1961 after which he and his bride returned to the United States where their 3 children; Michael F., Terry, and David were born.
Mike returned to school, ultimately earning a B.S. in Aeronautical Engineering from Oklahoma State University, completed officer training school earning a commission as a 2nd Lieutenant in 1969, and ultimately earned a M.S. in Aeronautical Engineering from the University of Colorado, Boulder. In 1971, as a 1st Lieutenant, Mike was sent to Vietnam as a Maintenance Officer where he served in both Da Nang and Bien Hoa. After Vietnam, Mike, with his family, returned to the twin bases of RAF Woodbridge and Bentwaters in England as a Captain. Mike worked several aviation maintenance and training details and managed to spend 9 years on assignment in southeast England. Mike and family returned to Edwards AFB in California, where he was promoted to the rank of Major and worked as a flight test engineer. Mike managed one more assignment to England where he finished out his Air Force career. He retired from the Air Force in 1987 after 30 years of service.
Upon retirement, Mike worked for Teledyne Ryan in San Diego, USAir in Pennsylvania and finally settled in the Northwest in Snohomish where he worked for the Boeing Company.
Mike learned to fly in the Northwest and purchased a light airplane which brought him great pleasure. Mike enjoyed all things aviation as well as cars, motorcycles, auto racing, and walking his beloved dog Mocha. He spent much of his time with family and enjoyed hosting kids and grandkids, going on trips, and watching his grandchildren play sports. Mike was rarely observed without a kind, contented, smile on his face.
Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Angela, Mike is survived by his daughter, Terry A. Lingrey of Renton, WA; sons Michael F. Webber (Rhonda) of West Linn, OR and David A. Webber (Marta) of Lancaster, CA; 5 grandchildren, Brooke, Haley, Matthew, Bryce and Brianne; and 6 great-grandchildren, Isabella, Junior, Alexis, Beckham, Alberto, and Kameryn.
A viewing will be held at Flintoft's Funeral Home and Crematory between 4:00 and 7:00 P.M. Monday September 26, 2022. A graveside memorial service will be held at 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at Tahoma National Cemetery, 18600 SE 240th St., Kent, WA 98042. Following the service there will be a gathering for family and friends. Please visit the web site or contact Flintoft's Funeral Home (425) 392-6444 for location.
The family suggests remembrances to The American Air Museum in Britain, Duxford, England. www.americanairmuseum.com
Friends are invited to share memories and sign the family's on-line guest book at www.flintofts.com
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