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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Our View: Coping with Southern Oregon's changing climate ... Wyden, Merkley vow to reduce student debt ... Talent man faces new sex abuse charges ... Our View: Coping with Southern Oregon's changing climate ... Wyden, Merkley vow to reduce student debt ... Talent man faces new sex abuse charges ... F. Lee Flink Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Feb. 15, 2015 at 2:00 AM Posted Feb. 15, 2015 at 2:00 AM » Social News F. Lee Flink passed away February 5, 2015 at the age of 96 in Medford, Ore. Lee was born October 11, 1918 in Bloomington, Ill. to Frank and Edith Flink. He was married July 26, 1940 to Catherine Havens. Lee joined the U.S. Navy and became an air traffic controller. He continued his career as a civilian and retired as the chief controller in Medford, Ore. He was also an accomplished pilot. He was one of the first Mercy Flights pilots in Medford. Lee was also a talented fast pitch softball player in his younger days and enjoyed refereeing basketball. Later in life, Lee's true passion became golf. He became an excellent player. On his 90th birthday he shot a round of 89. He was quite proud that the round was under his age. Lee was a charter member and past president of Rogue Valley Country Club. He loved the club and enjoyed the friendships he developed there. At the age of 94 he received his 70-year recognition pin in a ceremony at the Elks lodge. Lee was also a 32 degree Mason. Lee is survived by his three children, Frances and husband, John Laird, Barbara and husband, Ike Thomas, and Rich Flink and girlfriend, Judi Yazzie; grandchildren, Val Darling, Mike Thomas, Brett Englestadter, Jeff Englestadter, Melinda Burtenhouse, Diana Cooper, and Krystal Compton; and several great-grandchildren. We would also like to mention his friends Monica Faircy, Tom Biddle, Jim Biddle, LeAnn Maupin, Bill Putnam, and Bob Maentz. Lee was preceded in death by his parents, his wife and baby boy, Francis, and his brother, Leon. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Lee's name to the charity of your choice. Per his request, no service will be held. Finally, a special thank you to the staff of Wynwood (Brookdale) in Medford and Marcella Christensen at Home Senior Solutions for their amazing care over the last two years. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Feb. 15, 2015 at 2:00 AM You may leave your condolences or share memories by signing the Guest Book here » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501