July 12, 1920-March 1, 2015
Ewald Jack Havist was the second son born to Gustav and Ella Haaviste July 12, 1920 in Vastelinna, Estonia. In 1934 he lost his grandfather, father and older brother and had adult responsibilities thrust on him. When he was 19 he saw his hard work of the previous five years lost when the communists took half of his livestock and produce. He was shot by a retreating Russian soldier as the Germans approached. In late 1944 the Germans conscripted him and he was wounded at the Battle of Narva. He was aboard the Moero and was one of the few fortunate to be rescued. At the end of WWII he was considered a prisoner of war and spent time at Camp Uklei, and Zedelghiem. Ewald found his way to Nuremberg where he was a member of the Estonian Motor Pool employed by the American Army to serve the judges of the trials and tribunals. He was the private chauffer for several American judges, including Judge William Wilkins who sponsored his coming to the United States in 1949.
He worked as the lead engineer for Hansen Baking Company and the Van de Kamp Bakery. After 
retirement he enjoyed the years on Marwald Farm raising registered Black Angus cattle. This was a happy time for him, back to the life he had left years before, and now for enjoyment.
Ewald was a member of the Seattle Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church, and a long time member of the Seattle Estonian Society. He was a member of IUOE and a twenty year volunteer National Ski Patrol serving at Snoqualmie Summit.
He will be missed by his wife, Marjorie, daughter Susan West, son Bradford and four grandchildren, Kelly and Brennan West, and Jennifer and Lindsay Havist He is also survived by three nieces and their families in Estonia.
Ewald wished the final services for him would be in the Vasteliina Lutheran Church, and his ashes to be placed with his parents.
Donations in his memory may be made to Providence Hospice of Seattle Foundation, 425 Pontius Avenue N., Suite 300, Seattle WA 98109