James Lee Littlepage

Lab retiree James Lee Littlepage of Longmont, Colo., died May 11, at Longmont United Hospital. He was 78.

Littlepage was born Dec. 28, 1933, in Seattle, Wash., to Arthur and Kathryn Littlepage. His family were pioneer cattle ranchers in San Diego County.

He enlisted in the Navy in 1951 and served on the USS Siboney (CVE-112) during the Korean War.

Littlepage graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno in 1963 with a degree in electrical engineering.

He worked at LLNL in the biotech field. After retiring, he served on the board of the Longs Peak Water District. He was an entrepreneur, thinker, tinkerer and inventor.

His family, including four loving granddaughters, survives him.

Private services were to be held. Memorial contributions may be made on the Longmont United Hospital Website.