Alan L. Weeks, Capt., USN, Ret., 75, passed away on Feb. 26, 2006, after a long battle with emphysema. He is survived by his wife, Ginny, his daughter and son-in-law, Shelley and Butch (T.W.) Smith; his son, Alan L. Weeks, Jr., and two grandchildren, Lauren Nicole Smith and Jesse Thomas Smith.

Capt. Weeks was a member of the United States Navy for over 30 years, and retired in 1978 after his last tour of duty as the executive officer of Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. In his career and in his heart, he was a pilot first and foremost, having flown the F-9, F-11, A5A and RA5C, among various other aircraft. 

A private family service with full military honors was held on March 3 with arrangements by Schaefer-Shipman Funeral Home in Marysville. After cremation, his son and son-in-law scattered his ashes by aircraft over the sea. 

The family wishes to express our gratitude for all the kind wishes of sympathy and encouragement expressed to us throughout this trying time.  Our sincere thanks.