Henry Franklin Cannon

Henry Franklin Cannon Cle Elum, WA Henry Franklin Cannon, 99, passed away Monday, October 10, 2011. Henry was born January 31, 1912, in Bethesda, AR to parents, Ed Cannon and Nellie Wright, alongside siblings, Clara, Bill, Eler, Otis and Mary. He was wed to Delora Francis Coleman on October 16, 1932, in Sulfur Rock, AR. Henry was preceded in death by his wife after 74 years of marriage, Delora; and by his son, Doyle Ray. Henry is survived by his daughter, Lola Fay; daughter-in-law, Cindy Cannon; ten grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and 16 great-great-grandchildren. Henry and Delora traveled together around the northwest and many other states, as Henry worked on nine different hydroelectric dams on the Columbia and Colorado Rivers between 1930 and 1974. Henry was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electric Workers 191, where he got his 60 year service pin along with the friendly title, "The Dam Man." After the death of his beloved wife, Henry's care was overseen by his granddaughter, Betty Burnett, and with his relocation from East Wenatchee to Ellensburg and then later to Cle Elum. Still stubborn with independence, Henry lived by himself in an apartment until his last remaining months. As Henry was not kept easily grounded by age or changing times, he enjoyed bowling, camping, fishing and the ever-so-often target shooting. At the age of 99 and with a current driver's license renewed till 2016, Henry would frequently drive himself and friends to local casinos for fun. Henry's spirit will go on among family and friends as he is often remembered for his two finger drinks and Mariner game recaps. His life and legacy is carried on by five generations, who will remember Henry as the man who wouldn't quit, as the man who brought them together in so many ways. Funeral Services will be held at Telford's Chapel of the Valley, Tuesday, October 18, 2011, at 1:30 p.m. Concluding Services and Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Park. Viewing will be Monday, October 17, 2011, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Tuesday, October 18, 2011, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Memorials may be made to Royal Vista Nursing & Rehab in Ellensburg. Arrangements are by Telford's Chapel of the Valley, East Wenatchee.

Henry Franklin Cannon

January 31, 1912 - October 10, 2011