Albert George Pettit was born on April 3, 1936, in Bonanza, Alberta, Canada, to Harry C. and Louise Barnard Pettit. The family immigrated to Washington State in 1944 and were naturalized in 1951. George married Joyce Elizabeth Essary on July 9, 1955, at the First Methodist Church in Sunnyside, WA. Last month they observed their 52nd wedding anniversary. George was a familiar friendly face to many Yakima Valley residents through his long years of work in various occupations as a service station owner, real estate broker, owner of Valley Pump and Electric Motor, small farmer, and tire dealer. George loved being around people and pets, and could engage anybody in conversation. After his retirement in 1992 he enjoyed a weekly routine of yard sales and visiting the ?boys? at the tire shop. He is survived by his wife, Joyce; three sons, Clayton and wife Janice of Kennewick, WA, Andrew and wife Rebecca of Newburg, PA and Joseph of Puyallup, WA; and two grandchildren, Grayson Ward Pettit and Anna Elizabeth Pettit of Newburg, PA. Inurnment took place at Desert Lawn Memorial Park, Kennewick. Memorial gifts may be made to the Benton-Franklin Humane Society, 8620 W. Gage Blvd., Kennewick, WA 99336.