This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: sgs14 Surnames: Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.washington.counties.king/3131.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: King County Journal Saturday, July 26, 2003 Howard Watson Plant Howard Watson Plant of Kirkland died July 4, 2003, in Kirkland. He was 92. Mr. Plant was born September 18, 1910, in Kansas. He was a professional engineer and according to his family, the last of the true Renaissance men. He was equally at home quoting Shakespeare, building ham radios or sailing. He also attended college well into his 80s, was an amateur wrestler and boxer in college and was qualified for the United States Olympic tryouts in fencing. His wife, Heidrun, died in 1988. Survivors include his sons, David Plant of Seattle and Michael Plant of Carnation and one grandson. A celebration of his life will be held from 1-4PM Saturday, August 2, at 1822 9th Street West in Kirkland. For information, call 425-333-4332. Remembrances may be made to the University of Washington Library. Bleitz Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.