Larry Craig passed away April 9, 2015. Larry was born January13, 1921 in Wichita, KS. In 1942 he married his high school sweetheart, Kay. They made their first home in Colorado where Larry aided the war effort by modifying airplanes for combat. After the war, he completed his degree in Aeronautical Engineering at the University of Minnesota.

The couple moved to Seattle and eventually settled in Normandy Park. Larry worked at Boeing in the Structures Engineering organization for 35 years on 707, 727, 737 and 747 aircraft, eventually rising to Chief Engineer of all stress engineering for the Renton Programs. In his last assignment, he oversaw the effort that established inspection requirements that allowed aging commercial aircraft to operate safely beyond their initial design limits.

In retirement, Larry and Kay enjoyed traveling together, cruising on their boat, the "Lady Kay," and spending time with their grandchildren.

Larry is survived by his children, Larry W. Craig (Ann) and Joann Wilson (Dan); and four grandchildren, Lindsay Craig, Kelly Craig, Celia Olson (Keith) and Colin Wilson (Jiayun). They will remember him as a devoted family man with a great love for the northwest and the recreation it offered.

Private services will be held. Remembrances may be sent to San Juan Preservation Trust (www.sjpt.org).

Friends are invited to view pictures and sign the family's on-line guest book at: www.flintofts.com.

Published in The Highline Times Section of The Westside Weekly April 24, 2015