James R. Hixon

October 1, 1918 - March 6, 2007.

Preceded in death by father, George T. and mother, Mary E. and sister, Barbara De Vinck.

Survived by siblings Ruth Veenhuizen of Renton, Carol Olivotti of San Anselmo, Jerry Taylor of Portland, George E. and Jackie Larsen of Seattle; nephews Brian Cook, Michael Olivotti and Timothy Larsen; niece Cynthia Hickman and numerous cousins who wrote to him faithfully.

He was a graduate of the Seattle School for the Deaf. He was employed at the Soames Paper Company at the Pike Place Market for over 40 years as a warehouseman, retiring in 1978.

The family appreciated the loving care and support given by Merrill Gardens at Admiral Heights, Home Instead Aides, Swedish Hospital and Parkwest Care Center. In lieu of flowers, donations please to Medic One Foundation, HMC Mail Stop 39747, 325 Ninth Ave., Seattle 98104-2499.

Services were held Saturday, March 10, 2007 at Admiral Heights. Interment was at Forest lawn Cemetery.