James Louis Marenakos

James L Marenakos, a lifelong resident of Renton, passed away peacefully on Friday June 11, 2010 at age 96. Known to many as Dad, Jim, Unc and Papou, he spent his life dedicated to his loving wife and family

James was born March 3, 1914 in Renton; as a young boy he began working in the logging industry with his father and brother, later with partners they started their own logging company and real estate ventures. For more than 50 years he enjoyed hunting and fishing with his wife, family and buddies. Hunting trips with his son continued into his eighties, those trips arranged even after he had trouble walking were held close to his heart. James was preceded in death by his wife of nearly 70 years of marriage Mrs. Georgia Zerwoodis Marenakos; survived by daughter Ellene and husband Jim Lorenz; son Louis and wife Colleen Marenakos; Grandchildren Briana and husband Fred Gidley, Stephanie Lorenz, and Angie and husband Boydy Wikeepa and Matthew Lorenz; great grandchildren Skyler and Brooklyn Wikeepa; brothers William Marenakos and James “Bud” Marenakos. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to American Cancer Society or your favorite charity. Visitation will be Thursday June 17th from 12:00 PM to 5:00PM with funeral service 1:30 PM Friday at Greenwood Memorial Park and Funeral Home in Renton

Arrangements under the direction of Greenwood Funeral Home, Renton, WA.