Verlin Ray Elliott

Verlin Elliott, died on January 18. He was born in Ritzville on May 20 1932, the first of four children of Martin and Ester Elliott.

Vern Graduated from Ritzville High School in 1950 where he was a standout athlete in football, basketball, baseball and track.

He served in the Air Force based in Mississippi and California. In 1952 he married his longtime girlfriend, Georgia Kappel. Upon completion of his Air Force service Vern attended the University of Washington graduating with a BA in Business. Vern and Georgia moved to Everett in 1958, where they continued to live throughout their lives.

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