John Hoole

He became known in the South Seattle community as the "honorary mayor" of Columbia City because of his dynamic presence, community leadership and lifelong connection to the area. Born and raised in Seattle, Mr. Pallis attended Franklin High School. After his military service, he entered the real-estate business and started Pallis Realty in 1954. He also developed several apartment buildings and other commercial projects. He was voted "Realtor of the Year" by the Seattle King County Board of Realtors in 1968, an award he was particularly proud of because it was conferred by his peers, his wife said. Mr. Pallis volunteered for several philanthropies, most recently serving as an officer and trustee of the John P. Angel Foundation. He was a charter director of the All Saints Camp and Retreat Center. Volunteering for youth causes, fund raisers and ski trips gave him a sense of youthfulness, his wife said. He was a member of the Columbia City Chamber of Commerce and a lifelong member of t - John Hoole