Born on Dec. 14, 1938 in Great Falls, Montana to Matthew and Ida (Keil) Puzon. Served in United States Navy, attended Montana State University, and taught school in Fort Macleod, Alberta, Nome, Alaska, and Central Kitsap Junior High in Silverdale. Married Anita Simonson in 1973 and spent the

rest of his life in Poulsbo. 40-year member of Vinland Lutheran Church, active in Habitat for Humanity, Lutherhaven Church camp, and foster care. Survived by wife Anita, daughter Jennifer (John) Miller, son Daniel (Molly), grandsons Daniel and Mikel Miller, sisters Marjorie (Gary) Gillis of Great Falls, Montana, and Lois (Andrew) Balko of Phoenix, Arizona, and brothers Leon (Patty dec) of Seabeck, and Melvin (Paula) of Silverdale. He was a paraplegic for the final few years of his life and lived at home with patience and dignity with help from Veterans Association and Comfort Keepers caregivers. Memorial service: Vinland Lutheran Church, Friday, April 28, 1 pm.