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DUANE MILTON KOSKI
April 19, 1941 ˜ July 28, 2019
Duane Milton Koski, 78, a long-time resident of Clark County, WA, passed away July 28, 2019. He was born to Helmi and Jalmer Koski in Ventura, CA on April 19, 1941. He grew up on the Koski family farm in Brush Prairie, WA, which he loved and ran for many years.
Duane graduated from Oregon State University with a degree in Horticulture.
He also loved flying; he was a Naval test pilot and a commercial airline pilot, flying for Western and Delta.
Duane is survived by his son, William “Matt” Koski (Jill); daughter, Peni Koski and their mother, Nancy Koski; and sisters, Karolyn (Hugh) Albrecht and Lois Thompson.
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My fiance and I rented from Duane Koski for about 10 years, he was the best landlord we ever had. We liked the hot air balloons landing in his field and air strip. He shared interesting life stories. My heart goes out to his family and loved ones. Sorry for your Loss. He is still doing what he loved to do "flying" with the Angel's with wings.
Sharon Trunk
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November 29, 2023
I never met Duane; however, I was a mountaineer and met Sid Albright, or is it Albrecht? He worked as a V.P. at the Western Airlines terminal at LAX. Our mountaineering group sought a discounted group rate to fly to Mexico City, to climb the Mexican volcanoes. He refused us, at first, saying we weren't an organization. So we came back with printed T-shirts that said, Freelance Aipine Research Team. He was impressed, and gave us the discount. As we left his office, he viewed the back of our shirts, which had the acronym, FART. He laughed. Ten years later, still in contact with him, he introduced me to what I believed was his grandmother, Helmi. It happened that I'd purchased two condos in Vancouver, and was trying desperately to sell them, right after St. Helens blew... I photographed Helmi, with her strawberries. She and her grandchildren, who ran around finding the largest berries, were wonderful. I very much enjoyed my time with her. I have published the image as one of my interpretive note cards. I would be interested to confirm her full name, dates of birth and death, to include on the notecard. How do I contact Sid? [email protected]
(907) 745-1961
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Myron Rosenberg
February 23, 2022
As a teenager I picked strawberries at the Koski farm. I have fond memories of Duane and his Mom as our field bosses at this time. May you rest in peace Duane.
My deepest sympathy to the Koski family and friends.
Janelle Baldwin
August 20, 2019
Duane and the entire Koski Family were Great neighbors to us. When my Father passed Duane kept the ranch going for my Mom. My condolences to to the entire family.
Ruthann Harn
August 18, 2019
So sorry for your loss.
Henry Ronalder
August 14, 2019
Duane was a wonderful squadron mate and great Navy pilot.It was such a pleasure to have him in our social group. He always enjoyed flying as a pilot and truly loved his country.
aaron swenningson
August 6, 2019
I have been a friend and neighbor for over 75 years. Flew with Duane several times over the years. Sorry he was unable to attend our 60th Battle Ground H.S. reunion this spring. My thoughts got to Matt, Peni,Sisters. and Nancy. My HAM call KF7OJA.
Stanley Nelson
August 5, 2019
I had Duane as a flight instructor for a short tome in the early 70s Enjoyed his stories He was a great pilot. Condolences to his family. Bruce Barker
August 5, 2019
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