John Leo "Jac" Walsh

Jac's childhood was spent in Budd Lake, New Jersey, spending winters ice skating and summers sailing on the lake with his brothers, Tom and Hank who preceded him in death.

Jac, with permission from his parents, enlisted in the Navy before his 18th birthday, he later transferred to the United States Marine Corps where he began his lifetime career.

Jac married his first wife Catherine Joan Hagan, on August 9, 1952 and had two daughters, Patty and Terry. During Jac's 23 years in the Marine Corps he was stationed in Ecuador, Japan, Okinawa, North Carolina, and finally at Headquarters Marine Corps in Arlington, Virginia. Jac retired in 1968 as a Master Gunnery Sergeant, he then worked for the U.S. Government and was stationed in Panama and Iran. Jac and his family enjoyed traveling together and experiencing many cultures. Being in the Marine Corp wasn't a job; it was a way of life.

Jac married Beverly Kimm Eng on February 11, 1983 in Seattle, WA. and had a daughter, Sue-Lynn. When Jac retired from the government he worked for Pinkertons, Digital (DecWest / Compaq / HP), and most recently the King County Library system. His hobbies in former years included ceramics, photography and co-leader for his daughters' Girl Scout troop. In later years he enjoyed doing cross stitch, was a Mariners fan and always a prolific reader.

Jac will be remembered for his quick wit, amazing sense of humor and his readiness for any kind of prank, life was never dull. Jac was less concerned about being politically correct and more concerned about getting the job done and done right - the first time.

Jac is survived by his wife of 33 years; three daughters, Patricia Upton and husband Loren, Teresa Walsh and partner Buffy, Sue-Lynn Walsh and his granddaughter, Carrie Mercier.