Jess Brittain

Jess Brittain, 79, died at his Ocean Park residence on July 25, 2010. Born in Kettle Falls, Washington on June 8, 1931, he was the son of Jess and Gertrude (Patterson) Brittain. He grew up on the family homestead in Lead Point where he lived in a log cabin with 12 brothers and sisters. He attended a one room school house until the 6th or 7th grade when new adventures called. Jess was a hard worker his entire life. He was a skilled diesel mechanic, drove log truck and fished commercially. Twenty years ago he moved to the Peninsula where he owned and operated Jess' Diesel in Ilwaco until retirement. Jess was happiest being outdoors. He was particularly fond of fishing, hunting and camping and was a snow-bird who enjoyed winters in Arizona. He dearly loved his canine companion Killer. On May 21, 1966 he married Vivian Gooch-Tetreau who survives residing in Ocean Park. Also surviving are daughters Karen Fitzgerald of Ilwaco, Charlotte Amstutz of Vancouver, WA and Francine McCarty of Vancouver, WA; grandchildren Joshua McCarty, Jennifer Christianson, Angela McCollum, Denise Fitzgerald, Jess Fitzgerald, and Jennifer Lichak; and 10 great-grandchildren. As the last member of his immediate family, Jess is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. No service will be held at this time. A memorial potluck may be announced at a late date. His guestbook is available at www.penttilaschapel.com.