Peter Machin Fry—Dec. 13, 1927-June 23, 2008—died of cancer in Sequim, Washington. He was 80. Mr. Fry was born in Cardiff, Wales, to Aurther Machin and Gladys Muriel (Newton) Fry. Mr. Fry's father died when his son was 15, and Mr. Fry left school in the eighth grade to support his mother and sister.
He moved from England to Staten Island, N.Y., in 1947, then to the Seattle area, mostly Bothell, in 1961. He also enjoyed three wonderful years in Gannett, Idaho, from 1999 to 2002, when he moved back to Washington and settled in Sequim. He was employed for many years at True Value hardware, in the Seatac, Burien area of Seattle.
Mr. Fry was an avid short wave radio listener and enjoyed animals, especially cats. His greatest joys in life were being able to share his strong faith, and his vast knowledge of the Bible with others. He was always there when you needed him. He was also full of fantastic stories. He was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses and volunteered for many years for the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society.
Although he never married, he is survived by adopted daughters Stefanie Jafay, Susanne Hilse and Gabrielle Judd, and many others he helped along over the years like a father. He was preceded in death by a sister, Joanne, and his parents.
Services: Monday, June 30, 6 p.m., memorial at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 20 Narrow Way, Sequim Wash., as well as Monday July 7, at 7 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall in Woodinville, Wash. Linde Family Funeral Service, Sequim, is in charge of cremation.
