Amos Homer Ramquist

Amos Homer Ramquist was born at Alki Point, West Seattle, on Feb. 21, 1910, and died March 21, 2007, one month after his 97th birthday.

He grew up on Vashon Island, the sixth of seven children born to an early Seattle resident and merchant tailor, Oscar and Lydia Ramquist.

After graduating from the University of Washington, Amos had a long career as a mechanical engineer, which included working on reliability for the Apollo rockets and various programs for Boeing.

Family and friends say they will remember Amos for his love for Christ, his quick wit, his passion for etymology and his genius in creating or repairing anythingmechanical.

Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Lynne, four children and their spouses, 11 grandchildren and an older sister Mayreld Parker of Seattle.

Memorial services were held March 31 in Bellevue. Donations may be made to Northwest Missionary Haven, 12915 S.E. 18th Street, Renton, Wash. 98058.