Died of lung cancer complications at Seattle's Swedish Hospital on Friday, March 16, 2007. Bob's 50-plus years in the maritime industry began in dredging and included vessel conversions, boat building, fish processing, and marine electronics. Bob is survived by wife Jean Elizabeth Morton; daughter Laurie and partner Marcia Cutler; daughter Kelley and husband Steve Hutchison; son Leighton; four grandchildren Jon Bye, Mindy Bye, Heidi Hutchison, and Katie Hutchison; three brothers, three sisters, business partner Bruce Reagan III and close friend Steve Seley. Bob was preceded in death by son Kenneth and his parents Rufus and Lora Morton.

Memorial services were held for Bob at Forest Lawn Funeral Home on Thursday, March 22. In lieu of flowers please make a donation "In Memory of B.H. Morton" to Seattle Central Community College Foundation, attention Seattle Maritime Academy; 1701 Broadway, Rm. 4180; Seattle 98127. You are invited to read the story of Bob's life and leave messages to the family in the B.H. Morton Guest Book at www.mem.com