George D. Benner died on July 21. George was born on May 13, 1926 in Canada, serving in the Royal Canadian Air Force before immigrating to the U.S. He then opened a Chevron service station on Greenlake Way in Seattle. After many years, he left that business and opened Spud Fish and Chips at Juanita Beach, Kirkland, from which he retired after 23 years, moving to Indianola, Wash. Upon retirement, he fulfilled a lifelong dream of becoming a pilot and became a member of “O.F.F.S.” (Old Farts Flying Squadron). George was preceded in death by his wife Marty and daughter Kay Malone, and survived by their nine other children, many grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Kitsap Human Society, 9167 Dicky Rd. NW, Silverdale, WA 98383. Arrangements entrusted to The Stone Chapel Poulsbo Mortuary (www.lewischapel.com).