Joseph Weston Hall, 67, died Jan. 19 at his home on Bainbridge Island following a brief illness.

He was born Feb. 24, 1935 in Denton, Texas, to Joseph Weston Hall, Sr. and Norma McMillan Hall.

He attended Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Va., and North Texas University, Denton, Texas. He held bachelor’s and master’s degrees in architectural engineering from the University of Texas at Austin.

His 42-year career led to his involvement in many nationally recognized projects. He was also an active member of several professional

organizations — he was a life member of ASCE and SEAW, serving as president of SEAW

in 1972. He was a member of American Concrete Institute (ACI), serving on the pre-stressed concrete committee for 25 years. He was a member and founding director of Structural Engineers Association of Texas (SEAT).

He enjoyed skiing, mountain climbing, writing and pursuing his interest in history.

He is survived by his wife, Tinka, Bainbridge Island; his mother, Norma Hall, Woodinville, Wash.; one son Joseph Weston “Trey” Hall and wife Ann, Littleton, Colo.; four daughters, Catherine Reynolds, Puyallup, Wash; Paige

Boren, Poulsbo, Wash.; Heidi Boren, Los Angeles, Calif.; Wendy Morrill and husband

Charles, Niger, Africa; and six grandchildren, Ryan Hall, Dallin Hall, Robert Reynolds, Ryley Reynolds, Sam Pappas and Graham Morrill.

A private celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Remembrances in Weston‚s name may be made to: Helpline House, 282 Knechtel Way NE, Bainbridge Is, WA 98110; Hospice of Kitsap County, PO BOX 3416, Silverdale, WA 98383-3416; Kitsap Regional Library, Bainbridge Branch 1270 Madison Avenue North, Bainbridge Is, WA 98110.

Arrangements are under the direction of Kass Funeral Home, Bainbridge Island.