Richard D. Land

Richard D. Land

Richard D. Land a fifty three year resident of Kent, Washington passed away peacefully at his home May 19, 2015. Richard was born February 10, 1926 to Francis and Golda Land of Bridgeport, Nebraska.

He is survived by Stella his wife of sixty nine years, son Jim and two daughters Holly Davis of Chattaroy, Washington and Jennifer Jones of Des Moines, Washington. He is also survived by six grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

Richard graduated from Bridgeport High School in 1944 and enlisted into the military. He served as a sergeant for the 1st Battalion of the 47th Infantry Regiment based in Europe. Upon discharge in 1946 he married his wife Stella and went on to receive a degree in engineering from Colorado School of Mines. He worked on construction projects at locations in Greenland, Minnesota, Central Washington, Arizona and Hawaii. He was also employed by several municipal governments in Nebraska.

Richard retired in 1988 from Boeing Company after working 25 years in various engineering and management positions including its construction subsidiary Boecon.

Richard served ten years on the City of Kent Planning Commission and was a member of the King County Citizens Water Advisory Committee. He was a life member of VFW Post #6785 and Kent Verity Lodge. He also was a member of Alexander Hamilton Chapter of Sons of the American Revolution.

Richard Land was a loving and supportive husband, father and friend. He will be greatly missed but not forgotten.

Military funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Monday, June 29th at Tahoma National Cemetery, 18600 S.E. 240th St. Kent, WA. Those wishing to attend please arrive at 12:30 pm.

Online guestbook at www.marlattfuneralhome.com