LeRoy Middleton, Co-Founder of Reid Middleton, Dies at Age 87

LeRoy Middleton,who co-founded the engineering, surveying and planning company Reid Middleton in 1953, died Jan. 5 at age 87.

Mr. Middleton, a World War II veteran, was a longtime Edmonds resident and nationally recognized member of the Civil Engineers and Land Surveyors’ communities. He served as chairman of numerous councils and was president of LSAW and Washington Council of Civil Engineers and Land Surveyors.

Among Reid Middleton's many local projects was the seismic retrofitting of the ; improvements at Edmonds Community College; and consultation with the City of Emonds on its Shoreline Master Program Update.

Mr. Middleton was preceded in death by his wife, Janet, in 2001.

He leaves behind his children: Michael Middleton, Robert Middleton, James Middleton and Susan Dennis (Earl). He also leaves seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

You can share memories of Mr. Middleton at the Beck's Funeral Home Web site.

The family requests donations go to the Edmonds Historical Society.