C. Vann Bucklin of Bainbridge Island died May 7 at Island Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was the last survivor of five boys born to island pioneers Robert Eben and Hattie Bucklin.

He was born May 2, 1912, in Port Orchard, and came to the island at age 4 and stayed the rest of his life. He grew up on the family farm, went to island schools and attended Washington State College.

After a stint in the Civilian Conservation Corps, he held management positions with Chevron; Naval Shipyard Winslow during World War II; the Washington State Parks Department during Gov. Arthur Langley’s administration; Olympic Foundry; and Minnick Realty.

Always active in local affairs, he served for many years on the Bainbridge school board and the Bainbridge Island Historical Society; as a member and president of Bainbridge Rotary; and was as lifetime member of the Sportsmen’s Club. He played the drums in local bands, and was a sought-after MC for events. He was an avid reader and a lifelong correspondence-school student.

After retirement, he became a hobby woodworker, donating hundreds of wooden toys to the Marine Corps toy drive, the Historical Society and Helpline. He was a member of St. Barnabas Episcopal Church.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Grace, in 1989. He is survived by daughters Elizabeth and Sally; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Memorials can be made to Helpline House. Arrangements are by Miller Woodlawn; no services are planned.