Francisco "Frank" Dagsaan Duerme Obituary (1961

Francisco "Frank" Duerme passed away on March 31, 2023, in Bremerton, Washington, at the age of 62. Born March 2, 1961, in Botolan Zambales, Philippines to Emilio Achacoso Duerme and Narcisa Dial Duerme (Dagsaan). He graduated from Zambales National High School in Iba, Zambales, Philippines and attended Don Bosco College in Manila, Philippines. He married Angie Duerme (Mozo), on January 3, 1988, in Botolan, Zambales, Philippines. Frank served in the US Navy from May 8, 1988 to July 31, 2001 and was an E-6, SHI at the time of his retirement from service. He received many medals during his service including Sea Services Deployment Ribbon(4), Battle "E" Ribbon, Navy/Marine Corps Overseas Service Ribbon, Pistol Marksmanship(sharpshooter) Medal, Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal(3), Navy Good Conduct Medal(5), Navy Unit Commendation, National Defense Service Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation(3) and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal(4). He was stationed at the Naval Station in Bremerton, Washington. Frank loved to garden, loved his Seahawks and Mariners teams, enjoyed watching nature shows on television, was a very good cook, in particular barbecue and seafood, and loved fishing, crabbing and clam digging. Survivors include his wife of 35 years, Angie Duerme, his sons Vincent M. Duerme and Franco M. Duerme, brothers Dante Duerme (Dianna) and Alfredo Duerme (Lilia), sisters Rhemy Duerme (Ron Wilkerson), Lisa Duerme (Rick Valdez) and Natividad Duerme (Mike Arevalo) and Loreto Duerme. He is preceded in death by his parents Emilio and Narcisa Duerme, sister Adelaida Duerme, and brothers Delio Duerme and Randy Duerme. A visitation will be held at Lewis Funeral Chapel in Bremerton, Washington on April 4, 2023, from 02:00pm to 04:30pm. A funeral service will be held at Lewis Funeral Chapel in Bremerton, Washington on April 5, 2023, beginning with a viewing at 10am, service at 11am and a graveside at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Bremerton, Washington at 12pm. Reception to follow back at Lewis Funeral Chapel until 4pm. Memorial donations can be made to American Cancer Society in Frank's name. See link below. Arrangements have been entrusted to Lewis Funeral Chapel in Bremerton, Washington.