Albert Mares

Albert J. Mares of Port Orchard, Washington died December 8, 2003 at Harrison Memorial Hospital. He was 67. He was born in Minneapolis, Minnisota to Albert J. and Edna L. Mares. Albert married Lavena in San Angelo, Texas August 17, 1960. He graduated from South Kitsap High School in Port Orchard, Washington in 1955; and, graduated from Olympic College in Bremerton, Washington in 1972. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1957 - 1961 - attaining rank of Airman 1st Class E-3. Albert received the Good Conduct Medal and Honorable Discharge. Albert worked for the Port Orchard Police Department for 17 years - retiring in 1981. He worked 13 years at Olympic College as Safety and Security Supervisor - retiring in 1997. Albert was a member of the Lions Club, Peninsula Bonsai Club, Kiwanis, Gardener, Fathoms O' Fun; and, was a Little League Baseball umpire. He is survived by his wife - Lavena M. Mares of the Port Orchard, Washington family home; son - Charles M. Mares (& wife, Jan) of Port Orchard, Washington; daughter - Adonna M. Swart (& husband, Roger) of West Salem, Wisconsin; brother - James A. Mares (& wife, Yvonne) of Wenatchee, Washington; sisters - Patricia Jones (& husband, Don) of Seattle, Washington, Janet Webster of Mt. Vernon, Washington, Judy Swain of Sumner, Washington; 8 grandchildren (Trevor, Tana and Tyler Swart; Jessica & Danya Mares; Riley Moran; Craig & Shawon Hoskins). Visitation will be held at Rill Chapel's Life Tribute Center in Port Orchard, Washington from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. on December 12, 2003. A memorial service will be held at Rill Chapel's Life Tribute Center on Saturday, December 13, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. Memorial Donations may be made to: Port Orchard Police Reserves 546 Bay Street Port Orchard, Washington or Bremerton Central Lions Clube Eye Bank 1018 18th St. Bremerton, WA