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Tom "Rusty" Akin

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Tom Akin Obituary

Tom "Rusty" Akin, an avid fisherman, hunter, and a dear friend to many, died Saturday evening after a brave battle with pneumonia. Rusty was a WWII and Korean Conflict Veteran. He was an ace auto mechanic and more recently an avid radio control airplane builder and flyer; he was a member of two local RC flying clubs. A long time resident of Pacifica. He was 86. Tom was married to his wife Mary for 62 years. Beloved father of Thomas Akin (Ana) of Pacifica and Nina Thompson (John) of El Granada, CA. Dear grandfather of James and David Akin, Taylor, Crystal, and Lindsay Thompson. Friends are invited to attend the Memorial Service, Wednesday Oct. 22, 2008, 7:00 pm at Chapel by the Sea Funeral Home, 801 Oceana Blvd., Pacifica, CA 94044. Memorial contributions to V.A. Medical Center, Volunteer Office, ATTN: Arthritis Foundation, 4150 Clement St., San Francisco, CA 92121 is preferred.

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Published by Bay Area News Group publication on Oct. 21, 2008.

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