Leo Albert Pilas

Leo Albert PILAS Age 67, a former resident of Aberdeen, died Thursday, November 13, 2008 at Cristwood Nursing Center in Seattle Washington following a four year battle with prostate cancer. Leo was born on February 28, 1941 in Aberdeen to Leo Joseph & Mabel (Pearson) Pilas. He graduated from Weatherwax High School in 1960 and then attended Grays Harbor College for two years. He joined the United States Air Force for four years working with the Security Services. After being Honorably Discharged he moved to Seattle where he worked for Safeco Insurance from 1968-1976 and then for Prodata Systems, Inc. of Bothell from 1977 until his retirement last year where he worked as an Account Executive. Leo loved sailing on his sailboat, skiing, hiking, bike riding and photography. He also enjoyed playing golf. Leo is survived by his sister Kathy and husband Michael Martinelli of Edmonds, WA and brother Jim Pilas of Des Moines, WA. He also has a niece Sherry and husband Aarron Lawson of Seattle, WA. Per Leo's request, there will be no services. He will be inurned at Fern Hill Cemetery in Aberdeen, WA. He had requested that donations be made to either the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 202, Aberdeen, WA 98520 or your favorite charity. A card of condolence or of a memory can be sent to the family atwww.fernhillfuneral.com Arrangements are through Fern Hill Funeral Home in Aberdeen.