Obituary of Walter F. Pitts

. Walter F. Pitts passed away peacefully on October 22, 2007. He was born on April 2, 1924, in Waterville, Washington, to T.I. Pitts and Inez McLean Pitts. He moved to Olympia, Washington, in 1927, and spent his life between there and his second home in Seattle. Walt graduated from William Winlock Miller High School in 1942. He served in the Army Air Corps during WWII and upon his discharge attended college.He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Oregon and furthered his education at the University of Washington School of Law. Walt was in private practice in Olympia for 8 years and then began a career with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission in Seattle. He held that position for 34 years until his retirement in 1994. Walt was an active member of the First Christian Church of Olympia, a member of the Washington State Bar Association for 54 years, the American Bar Association, and a staunch supporter of the University of Washington. He leaves behind his sister, Margaret Hanson; his niece, Joan White (Ron); niece-in-law, Patti Hanson; aunt, Margaret Hansen; 3 great nieces; 1 great nephew; 1 great-great niece and 2 great-great nephews; and many cousins. Because Walt never married, his extended family was very important to him. He was predeceased by his parents; his sister Joan Catherine; his brother-in-law, Robert Hanson; and his nephew, John Hanson. The family requests donations to be made to a favorite charity. We also wish to thank Zeny and Ed (Z & E Adult Family Home) for their excellent and loving care of Walt during his final days. We are so grateful for their support during this difficult time. Please leave your memories of Walt and condolences for the family by clicking on the "view guestbook" link below.