Russell Davis Light

Russell Davis Light, 60, of Kenmore, Washington, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at Swedish Hospital, in Edmonds, Washington, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Seattle to Russell and Patricia Light and lived in the Seattle area most of his life.

Russ had a 35-year career at the Applied Physics Lab at the University of Washington. In his spare time he enjoyed golfing, fishing, playing guitar and watching television with his favorite girl, his wife Geneva. Both enjoyed laughing at late night comedy shows, getting helpful tips from the cooking channel, and watching Seattle’s beloved Seahawks.

Russ is survived by his wife, Geneva, his three sons, Cornel, Beany and Russell Allan, Beany’s wife America, and his three grandchildren, William, Patrick and Mateo. He is also survived by his mother Patricia Light and his two sisters Barbara and Joan.  He will be missed by his Applied Physics Lab family and his golfing buddies at Willows Run Golf Club in Redmond, Washington.

Russ felt life was a gift. He loved his family and career. He had wonderful opportunities to travel all over the world including a few very frigid visits in the Arctic. He was a kind, loving and beautiful man. He believed in the endless possibilities of life.

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