Felix Moitoret

Felix U. MOITORET Born January 3, 1923 to Anthony and Dora (Hepner) Moitoret in Sacramento, California. We lost Felix early on Sunday, January 2, 2005. He passed away peacefully at his home in LaConner, WA. following a short battle with Cancer. Felix served in the U.S. Navy on the U.S.S. New Jersey from 1943 to 1950, before joining the Boeing Company as a marketing communications supervisor for 39 years, retiring in 1988. He continued to be active in the University of Washington R.O.T.C. Program until his passing. Felix was an avid sailor and life member and Commodore of the Corinthian Yacht Club, as well as a life member of the Geary 18 Int'l Yacht Racing Association where he scored six World Championships in the "flattie" class. Felix also served as Vice President, Seattle Art Directors. He was Chairman of advertising on the Art Advisory Committee for Seattle Community College, and was a life member of the Puget Sound Group of N.W. Painters. His work has been displayed in the Seattle Art Museum. Felix was preceded in death by his first wife, Phyllis (Thornton) in 1980 and sister Phyllis Moitoret in 1937. He is survived by his wife Kathy of 14 years, sons Jacques Moitoret of Anacortes and Philip Moitoret of Bellingham, brother Victor Moitoret of Silver City N.M., sister Carol Haggelstein of Mesa, AZ., stepsister Susan Fletcher of Bellevue, granddaughters Camille, Caitlin, Eila, two great grandchildren, stepson Brian (and Cyndi) Dean of LaConner, and countless friends. Felix was our Captain, Felix was our Champion. We will miss him dearly. Services for Felix will be held "Where Hero's Rest", at Tacoma National Cemetery, 18600 S.E. 240th Street, Kent, WA. 98042, (425) 413-9614, on Friday, January 14, 2005 at 3 p.m. We will remember and celebrate Felix's beautiful life at his dream home he built in LaConner on Sunday, January 16, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Please bring your favorite pictures, memories and stories of Felix with you on Sunday. Donations in Felix's memory can be made to the National Cancer Society.