Walter C. Konizeski

Walter C. Konizeski, 99, of Bremerton, WA, known as Koni by friends and
workmates, passed away at Hospice Care Center, in Bremerton, on July 15,
2012.

He was born November 11, 1912 to Walter and Lillian (Meador) Konizeski in
Walla Walla, WA. Raised and attending schools in the Long Beach area of
Southwest Washington, he moved with family to Everett in his senior
year and graduated there.

He spent thirty years as a machinist tool and die maker and
planner/estimator at PSNS. He was drafted into the US Army in Sept 1946,
serving as Private, then honorably discharged in Jan 1947 and
returned to PSNS. He retired there in 1968 due to failing vision.

In 1938, he married Margaret Blamey in Bremerton, WA, and they had three
children: Walter (also known as Larry), Claire, and Richard. In 1971 he
married Lucille T. (Remelmeyer) Smith, living in Bremerton for the past
forty one years until his passing.

A member of the Masons, he loved sailing, astronomy, and listening to
classical music with friends. As a young man, he played bass viol for a
time with the Bremerton Symphony, and he loved playing with the Oldtime
Fiddlers. Although blind for the last 45 years of his life, he was
inquisitive, had many interests, and kept very busy.

Koni is survived by his wife Lucille, of the family home; brother
Richard of Port Townsend; children Walt (Julie)of Port Hadlock, Claire
(Bob)Knox of Colorado Springs, and Richard (Margaret) of Bremerton;
grandchildren and great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. He is
also survived by 2 step-children; Janet Christoffer of Richland, OR and Stephen
Smith of Bremerton, and their families.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister; two grandchildren and a
step-daughter.

At his request, there will be no memorial service. Donations in his name can
be made to Hospice of Kitsap, PO Box 3416 Silverdale, WA 98383.

Smooth sailing, Koni.