John William Sisson

John William Sisson, born 8-19-1932 in Minnesota, passed away 5-25-2016 in his sleep at his Seattle home. He was the son of Frank and Ruth Sisson. He spent a 35 year career in public service as an auditor for the General Accounting Office. He loved horses, boats, camping, reading, dogs, sports cars, WWII aircraft, and especially his family. He would always make time for his family.

He was predeceased by his brother Norwood and Norwood's wife Harriet, his sister Dorothy Arnsdorf and her husband Garfield, his nephew Richard Sisson, and his sister-in-law Janet Kneeland.

He is survived by his loving wife of almost fifty years Jean, his children Amy and Michael, as well as a host of loving relatives, including his twin sister Joanne Daghlian and her husband Andy, nephew Paul Daghlian, nephew Patrick Daghlian and his wife Maria and their family, Cindy (Mrs. Richard) Sisson, nephew Norwood "Woody" Sisson, nephew Dan Arnsdorf and his wife Patti and their family, nephew Gar Arnsdorf junior and his wife Janis and their family, nephew Bruce Arnsdorf and his wife Karen, nephew  Bob Arnsdorf, nephew Rick Arnsdorf, niece Laurie Jo Arnsdorf Rode, Annie Tietze and her husband Darrel, brother-in-law John Kneeland and his wife Kathie, niece Kendra Wenzel and her family, and niece Jolie Maresh and husband Randy and their family. He loved them all, and they love him.

He will be missed.

In lieu of flowers please consider a gift to either the Union Gospel Mission or the Seattle Humane Society.