Francis Guy Mabbott

Francis Guy Mabbott, known to his friends and family as Jack, passed away on June 13, 2026, in Medical Lake, WA. Jack’s life began on November 13, 1941, in Lewiston, Idaho. Jack spent his early years in Clarkston, Washington, before moving with his family to Julietta, Idaho. He graduated from Kendrick High School, where he met his lifelong love, Sandy. After high school, Jack served in the U.S. Army as a telephone splicer, taking him far from his North Idaho home to Georgia, Korea, and Oklahoma, learning skills that shaped his career and a discipline that shaped his character. After returning from his tour in Korea, Jack married Sandy, and together they began their life at Fort Sill. Following his military service, Jack built a long and successful career in the telecommunications industry. Starting his career in Connell, Washington, later relocating his family to Bigfork, Montana, and finally to Medical Lake. Jack retired from the phone company as a construction supervisor, a role that exemplified his hard work and his dedicated nature. A man of many interests, Jack found joy in finding a good garage sale, traveling, sharing stories, reading, and learning about history. He was happiest working in his shop on his jeeps, pickups, 4x4s, or other people’s projects. He was a skilled welder, a creative fabricator, and an artist known for modding any vehicle he owned by adding bumpers, racks, roll bars, and unlabeled buttons that left people wondering whether they would be ejected if they pushed one. His craftsmanship earned him a feature in an off‑road magazine, and his copper art adorns several homes. Jack’s love for the outdoors was evident in his enthusiasm for camping, hunting, boating and 4-wheeling with his family. He and his family spent many holidays and vacations traveling the Pacific Northwest. After Sandy retired, the couple created cherished memories camping at Little Diamond and traveling with their friends and family on cruises, and on road, train, and bus trips. Jack believed deeply in his community. He spent countless hours helping his communities by serving on the police reserves, serving as a volunteer fireman, putting up Christmas decorations, building community floats, and contributing his skills to countless other community projects and activities. In winter, neighbors knew him as the man who plowed their driveways simply because he loved driving his jeep and helping others. Jack leaves behind his daughters, Judy Dehle and Teresa Ball; his grandchildren, Braxton and Alexis (Marlatt) Ball, Mykah (Dehle) and Carl French, Karrina (Dehle) and E. Matthew Connolly, and Nikkita Dehle and Trevor Mertens; and his great‑grandchildren, Evelyn and Oliver French, and Jaxon and Maddox Ball. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Sandra (Cantril) Mabbott; his parents, Edna Mildred (Chamberlin) Mabbott Stockard and Ervin Wilber Mabbott; his siblings, Richard, Donna (Mabbott) Inman, and Thomas; and his son‑in‑law, Lawrence Dehle. A service honoring Jack’s life will be held at the Washington State Veterans Cemetery in Medical Lake, Washington. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to KSPS/PBS or Casting for Recovery–North Idaho/Eastern Washington. Jack built a life rooted in hard work, loyalty, generosity, and curiosity. His legacy will continue to inspire all who knew him.

Francis Guy Mabbott

November 13, 1941 - June 13, 2026