Joseph F. Holton ’51

Joseph F. Holton ’51 died at his home on Camano Island, Washington, on August 14. He is survived by his wife, Cathlyn, four sons, seven grandchildren, and one great grandchild. Joe was a family man, an entrepreneur, an environmentalist, and a contributor to his community. He cofounded Allpak Container, a leading independent corrugated packaging company, and was an owner and chairman of Service Paper Co., a paper and plastic distribution firm. He was involved in a wide range of real estate ventures. As a dedicated conservationist he volunteered with Friends of Camano Island Parks, Four Springs Preserve, and the Saratoga Shores Water Association, where he also served as president. Joe and his family dedicated 30 acres of forested land to the Whidbey Camano Island Trust for permanent protection as a nature preserve. Joe’s other passions included hiking, fishing, bicycling, skiing, piloting his float plane, and travel. He and Kathy visited all seven continents (his favorite: Antarctica) and cruised in Alaska in their 20-foot Grady-White power boat. They had a special fondness for their home away from home in Tucson, Arizona. As an undergraduate at Dartmouth Joe was a member of Phi Delta Theta and the rowing club. Following college he served in the U.S. Navy as a lieutenant aboard an amphibious attack transport ship.