Victor H. Galt

Victor H. GALT Victor Howard Galt, 69, passed away peacefully on 2-17-06, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease. He is survived by his wife, Erma Lou Galt of Richmond, VA; his sons, Marcus Carlton Galt of Richmond, VA; Stephen Alexander Galt of Port Orchard, WA; and Nicholas William Galt of Southlake, TX, and seven grandchildren. Local family are Launa Reynolds-Galt, wife of Steve, and grandchildren Laina and Lauren Galt. He was born on June 26, 1936 in Seattle, WA and was a second generation Russian immigrant. He played violin in the Seattle Youth Orchestra. He graduated from the Univeristy of Washington in 1958 with a degree in Far Eastern Studies and spent the next 35 years in the service of his country, first in the US Army Reserve followed by a distinguished career with the Central Intelligence Agency. His work took him and his family to Thailand, Korea, and throughout the United States. He was a devoted husband and father, a loving grandfather, a patriot, an adventurer, teacher, and role model. He will always be admired, respected, and remembered. Victor was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Dallas Galt of Seattle, and his brother Philip A Galt, of Bremerton. Memorial services are pending. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent on behalf of Victor Galt to Young Onset Parkinson's Association c/o 3018 Penneywell Lane, Katy, TX 77494-4545.