Shelton-Mason County Journal - Dedicated to the citizens of Mason County, Washington since 1886

It's been a year now since Lon Pettitt passed away. Lon was a husband, father, uncle, grandfather, great grandfather and friend. Lon served in the Marines, earned his master's degree at the University of Washington, began his career at Boeing and finished his career at the shipyards in Bremerton. His longtime family residence was as Mason Lake, which he and his family built. Lon really enjoyed sailing and traveling around North America. He is missed by all and will always have a place in our hearts.