John Austin France (1922 - 2010)

Born 6 Apr 1922 in Los Angeles, California, United States

Husband of Lorraine Esther (Christenson) France — married 18 Jan 1944 (to 14 Apr 1978) in Seattle, King, Washington, United States

Husband of Audrey Isabelle (Sorensen) France — married 4 Nov 1978 (to 10 Apr 2007) in King, Washington, United States

Died 22 Oct 2010 at age 88 in Shelton, Mason, Washington, United States

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Biography

John was born on 6 April 1922. His parents were Laurel Edison France and Marie Caroline France. He was in the US Navy during World War II. He married Lorraine Esther Christenson on 18 January 1944 in Seattle, Washington. They had two children. He divorced Lorraine on 14 April 1978 in King, Washington. He married Audrey I. Cooper (nee Sorensen) on 4 November 1978 in King, Washington. John passed away on 22 October 2010 in Shelton, Washington. He was buried in Tahoma Memorial Cemetery, Kent, Washington.

Sources

• California Birth Index - John Austin France was born 6 April 1922 in Los Angeles, California.

• 1930 US Census - John France - age 8, born California, lived in Los Angeles, California; in John's household: father Laurel France age 42; mother Mary age 38; brother Robert age 14, sister Mary age 9 and John age 8.

• 1940 US Census - John France - age 18 born 1922; lived in Denver, Colorado; in John's household: father laurel age 52; mother Marie age 48; Mary age 19; John age 18.

• Washington, US Marriage Records - John Austin France married Lorraine Esther Christenson on 18 January 1944 in Seattle, Washington.

• Washington, US Divorce Index - John A. France and Lorraine France divorced on 14 April 1978 in King, Washington.

• Washington, US Marriage Record - John Austin France married Audrey I. Cooper (nee Sorensen) on 4 November 1978 in King, Washington. His parents: Laurel Edison France and Marie Caroline France. Witnesses: Eugene Sorensen and Rosemary Mansfield.

• Washington, US Death Index - John Austin France born 1922, died 22 October 2010, residence: Mason Washington.

• US Find A Grave - John Austin France - born 6 April 1922 Los Angeles, California; died 22 October 2010 in King, Washington; buried: Tahoma Memorial Cemetery, Kent, King Co. Washington, US.; Spouse: Audrey Isabelle France.; Parents: Laurel Edison France and Marie Caroline France. (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/72655383/john-austin-france)