From Seattle Post Intelligencer Jan. 08, 2002 Was born on August 18, 1930 in Chester, Pennsylvania to Talmage Earl and Frances (Stinson) Willis Sr. He was raised and attended military school in Pennsylvania. He served in the U.S. Merchant Marine during the Korean conflict. He married Norma Bean on September 13, 1951 in Floyds Knobs, Indiana. They lived in the Seattle, Washington area for 30 years where Talmage worked for the School District on Mercer Island as a maintenance man. He moved to Craig, Colorado in June of 2001 to be near his son Talmage III. He enjoyed traveling and his family. He was a member of the Independent Order of Foresters and a Aphresis Donor donating platelets for cancer patients. He is survived by his wife Norma of Craig, Colorado, daughter Stephanie (David) Spindler of Indiana, sons Talmage Earl (Robin) of Craig, Colorado, John Been of New York, Wayne (Sue) of Green Bay, Wisconsin, Keith (Milet) of the Azores, twenty four grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. He was preceeded in death by his parents and a sister, Vivian. At his request, no services will be held - I am not related to this person - Jim Chandler