Gale Howard Force Obituary (1924

Gale Howard Force, 91, of Bremerton, WA passed away on December 29, 2015. Gale was born on August 10, 1924 to Orris and Ella (Crosier) Force in St. Edward, NE. A graduate of Bremerton High School's Class of 1942, Gale served in the US Navy with honor from 1944-1946 during World War II. After his service, Gale also attended U of W and UPS. Gale went on to be part owner of Harris & Force Union Service Station in Bremerton for 8 years. He then worked at PSNS and retired as a Shop 51 Electrical Plannerman in 1984. Gale married Betty Jane Otto on December 7, 1956 in Bremerton. Gale was a life member of the Bremerton Masonic Lodge 206, NARFE, Kitsap Old Timers Association (baseball) and Kitsap Square Dancers Association. He also was a 45-year life member of the Round Squares Square Dancers. In his spare time, Gale was a woodworker, enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and many fun times with square dancing. Gale is preceded in death by his parents; son, Jack; sister, Doris Soreng; and brother Dennis. His memory will live on with his loving wife of 59 years, Betty Jane; daughter Jill Rockstrom (Jeff); grandchildren, Stephanie Devey (Mikel) and Rachael Roehmholdt (Tyler); and great-grandchildren, Makayla, Paige, and Soren as well as his nieces and nephews. Public visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 6th from 10am-4:30pm at Lewis Funeral Chapel. Interment will be private at Forest Lawn Cemetery. A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.