![]() ![]() I’ll always remember how he’d run out of the house to watch planes fly over and we’d talk about what kind of a plane it was.”īorn in 1923, he worked as a commercial artist in downtown Everett for decades before opening a fine arts studio in 1993 with clients that included Snohomish County businesses, nonprofits and government agencies. “Aerospace and aerodynamics were really a part of our family while we were growing up. His daughter Barbara reminisced about her father picking her up to set her in aircraft at the airport. We all appreciate being able to celebrate this occasion in this new Historic Flight Foundation hangar.” He also brought us to the annual airshows (held for many years at Paine Field). “On Sundays we’d take a drive and he’d bring us out here to see all the planes. “There are a lot of memories for all of us about Paine Field because of Dad,” he said. One of Webber’s sons at the dedication, Richard, was the first of the family to offer remembrances of his father’s ties to Paine Field. Webber’s family recalls his love for aviation He gave so much of his life to the community with his illustrations and his dedication to the airport.” Aviation was one of his favorite subjects. Bernie would have liked being a part of this, in a hangar with all of these aircraft around. “It’s fitting that this new road be named in his honor. “Bernie Webber left his mark on the hearts of Snohomish county residents, including those who utilize Paine Field,” Reardon said. Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon welcomed them and praised Webber’s numerous contributions to Snohomish County. ![]() 16 celebration to name the entrance road in his honor. Webber’s wife, Joy, and many of their 10 children and their families attended the county’s Oct. The Historic Flight Foundation’s Kilo 6 hangar is one of the anchors to the future development of an area where Castle &Cooke will build their corporate jet headquarters and other aviation attractions will find a home in the coming years. ![]()
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