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.

Vern was well known in the Everett business community. He worked for many years in the stock brokerage industry and retired from Dain Bosworth at the age of 62. He became a regional vice president and took great pride in his long-standing client relationships.

He served on the board of Everett General Hospital as well as the Everett Golf and Country Club.

Vern was know for his kindness, his professionalism and intelligence. In his leisure time Vern could be found on the golf course. He made lifelong friends that he cherished and in later years scoring below his age on several occasions was a particular highlight. It brought him great joy that he passed down and excellent golf swing to all three of his granddaughters.

His loving wife, Georgia: his brother, Gary Elliott and his sister, Julie Brown, preceded Vern in death.

He is survived by his sister, Marin Fode of Lind; his son, Reid (Pam) Elliott of Snohomish; his daughter, Jane (Leigh) Curry of West Trenton, NJ; and his beloved granddaughters, Gracie Elliott, and Arleigh and Ashleigh Curry.

Vern’s family would like to thank the caring staff at Providence Hospital, floor 10, as well as Evergreen Hospice.

We would also like to thank his many friends who were and unlimited source of support during Vern’s final days.

An announcement of services will be made at a later date.