William Wilson PUCKETT


Born May 3, 1928 of Renton, passed away May 1, 2006
with his loving family by his side. William was born
to James and Lola Puckett in Everett, WA. He graduated
from Marysville High School and joined the U.S. Army
where he served the 11th Airborne Division in Japan in
1951. Upon his return he graduated from the University
of Washington with a degree in accounting, and he went
on to receive his CPA certification in 1953. In 1957
he joined Northwest Northern Optical and soon rose to
partner. In later years he co-founded a wholesale
optical company, known as Vision Craft. He retired
from the optical business in 1985 and opened a small
accounting practice that he continued until his death.
He and his family enjoyed many years of fishing at his
summer home at Browns Bay, BC. He was preceded in
death by his parents, and his two sisters, Patricia
Meiners and Jean Giedzinski. He is survived by his
loving wife of 39 years, Elly, his daughters, Deborah
(Mark), Lisa (Dixon), sons, Richard and Jason and
grandchildren; Sarah, Rachael, Hillary Norris and
Aaron and Tori Puckett. At his request there will be
no funeral services. A private celebration of his life
for friends and family will be held at his home.
Suggested memorials to the American Cancer Society
(also care of Relay for Life).
www.sumnerbonneylakerelay.org. 

Published in print on 5/5/2006.
Seattle Times