Stuart E. Durden

April 2, 1927 – March 27, 2012

Stu went to be with his God and Creator on March 27, 2012, just shy of his 85th birthday. He was born and raised in Norfolk, VA. He enlisted in the Army Air Corp’s Aviation Cadet Program serving in WW II. Stu was a federal government employee serving the FBI, Social Security, VA & FAA. In 1971 he opened one of the FAA’s first Civil Aviation Security Offices as Special Agent in Charge at the Sea-Tac Airport. He retired December 1982. In retirement, Stu was a volunteer at the Renton Police Department for over 20 years. He enjoyed all sports and was an avid bowler. Stu is survived by his wife of 62 years, Myra; daughters Lynne Pyke (Brian) and Diane Heikell (Curt), 4 grandchildren and 2 great granddaughters. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society. Services will be held at 1:30 pm, April 5, 2012, at Greenwood Memorial Park in Renton. We invite you to sign the guestbook at www.greenwoodmempark.com.