Herbert Faubion

Just two months after celebrating his 100th birthday with family and friends, Herbert (Hub) Faubion died on April 22, 2011 at home surrounded by his children and grandchildren.

He was born to Herbert, Sr. and Alma Kent Faubion on February 19, 1911 and lived in Cathlamet until 1956. It was in Cathlamet that he met Rosemary, his wife of 66 years and began raising their four children. She preceded him in death in 2007.

In 1956, they moved to Lacey where he was appointed the first Executive Secretary of the newly formed State Board for Volunteer Firemen, now the State Board for Volunteer Firefighters and Reserve Officers. He served in that capacity until his retirement in 1976.

His great loves were his family and friends, hunting and fishing, and the volunteer firefighter service. He served over 42 years as a volunteer in Cathlamet and Lacey.

He is survived by his four children, Pam Bigelow of Olympia, Tom Faubion of Kapowsin, Joe Faubion of Olympia and Bill Faubion and his wife Cynthia of Cathlamet; 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

No decisions have been made regarding a public memorial. Memorial contributions may be made to Cathlamet Firefighters Association, c/o Dan Bigelow, Treasurer, PO Box 608, Cathlamet, WA 98612.