Thomas E. Huetter, 56

Thomas Edward Huetter of Poulsbo died Nov. 13, 2003. He was 56.

Huetter was born Oct. 22, 1947 in Everett to Henry Sr. and Grace Ann Huetter.

Huetter was a Down’s child, a born joy boy, a dancing fool and a hugger and kisser. He loved JP Patches and American Bandstand, rock music, Disneyland, the summer beach house on Bainbridge Island, sports, riding buses and staying up late. Huetter was a bowler and he competed in many Special Olympics.

He worked at Work Opportunities in Seattle for 20 years.

Huetter is survived by his brother Henry (Cindy) Huetter of Poulsbo; sisters Jean (John) Bartholomew of Mentor, Ohio and Ann Johnson of Arlington, Va.; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents Henry Sr. and Grace Ann Huetter, and his brother John.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 6 at St. Olaf’s Catholic Church in Poulsbo. Donations may be made to Catholic Relief Services (P.O. Box 17210, Baltimore, MD 21298-9691) or Hospice of Kitsap County (3100 Bucklin Hill Road, Bremerton, WA 98312)