Merton L. Vincent

Merton L. Vincent, born December 19, 1941 and died on October 22, 2008 in Phoenix, Arizona, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a long time resident of the Kent, Auburn, Eastside areas. He retired from The Boeing Company in 1999 after 27 years. He was an engineer and manager on the B-2, International Space Station, Commercial Avionics Systems, E4B Command Post, and numerous research programs. After retirement, he stayed active in engineering with SARA (Scientific Applications and Research Associates). He loved golfing, backpacking, and doing church work. He was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and led a group of people to India where they were responsible for building two churches and making lots of friends. He sleeps until the resurrection where he will be united with his loved ones. He is survived by his wife, Sandra; a daughter, Noreen Jenkins and son-in-law, Allen of Phoenix, AZ; a son, Brian Vincent and daughter-in-law, Oksana of Honolulu, HI; two grandsons, Jaden and

Jordan Jenkins of Phoenix; a brother, Mervin Vincent and sister-in-law, Sharon of Kent, WA; a sister, Gail and brother in-law Ron McDonald of Swartz Creek, MI; and a stepmother, Jennie Hendricks Vincent of Fenton, MI; as well as several nieces and nephews. Memorial gifts can be made to Layman Ministries, 414 Zapada Road, St. Maries, ID for work in Tamil Nadu, India, care of Dr. S. Johnson, in memory of Mert Vincent. 139827