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Willis Adair Obituary

Willis (Will) A. ADAIR Wills (Will) A. Adair 82, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 30, 2011. He was a native of Colorado born on June 17,1928 to Lloyd and Ida Adair. In 1950 Will graduated from the University of Colorado with an Aeronautical Engineering degree, married his wife of forty six years Charlotte and went to work at Boeing. Will was an engineer for 40 years before retiring in 1990. He particularly enjoyed his travel during his career, and his favorite assignment was test director, Flight Test. He loved his family and friends, many of whom were life-long. He especially liked helping others. He is survived by daughter Julee Mahlstedt and husband Jim of Buckley WA, son Richard Adair and wife Lori of Duvall WA, granddaughters Alyssa and Amanda Mahlstedt. He was preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte in 1996, brother Edwin Adair 2007. The family prefers memorial contributions be made to Alzheimer's Research.

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Published by The Seattle Times on Feb. 4, 2011.

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Edmund Hepner

February 6, 2011

Fond memories of trips and flights made with Will. I was with the Training Dept., however we had many interactions with Will and the real proffesional he worked with at Flt Test. People like Will that I include in the many at Flight Test I remember fondly when I reminisce of my days with Boeing. A real joy to have known,and to have as a friend. Ed Hepner

Gary Adair

February 4, 2011

Rich and Julee, Uncle Will was a class act. We enjoyed hiking with him at Rainier and the occasional visit for lunch when we passed through Seattle. He was bright and kind and thoughtful. I still remember touring the Boeing plant as a kid which is what inspired me to go into engineering at the University of Colorado also. He will be missed. Cousin Gary, Teresa, Mike, Katie and Dan

Joyce Stockman

February 4, 2011

Sorry to hear of your loss, Rich and Julee. I have many fond memories playing at your house as a kid and having your folks around.
Love, Joyce Stockman

February 4, 2011

Your Dad (and Grandpa) was such a kind and thoughtful man and we know you miss him dearly. We do too. We have lots of fun and fond memories of him.

May you feel God's peace and strength through this difficult time.

You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Lots of love,
Cousin Linda, Mike, Michelle and Stephanie

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