Jack Gill, a lifelong resident of Grays Harbor County, died on Sept. 4, 2019, at the age of 96. Jack was born in Hoquiam, Washington, in 1923. He was the last surviving member of 17 siblings.

Jack was drafted into the U. S. Army as an infantry soldier in February 1943, serving first in the Aleutian Islands in the “Williwaw War” and then in campaigns in Northern France where he later repatriated prisoners at the end of WWII. He was honorably discharged as a private first class in Feb. 1946.

Jack married Lois Tiala in Grayland, Washington, on April 16, 1949. They lived in Westport from then on and were owners and operators of the Knotty Pine Tavern in Westport, Washington, between 1951 and 1988. Jack was an avid deer hunter and steelhead fisherman. You could often run into him in the fall and winter on the logging roads in the Johns River, Wishkah or North River areas.

Jack is survived by his wife of 70 years, Lois, two sons, Gary and Larry, four grandchildren, Chelsea, Ethan, Taylor, and Lindsay and numerous nieces and nephews.

Jack has requested no memorial service. Condolences can be sent to Gary Gill at 393 Stone Road, Sequim, WA 98382. Donations in memory of Jack can be sent to Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County, 540 E. 8th St, Port Angeles, WA 98362.