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Louis Fine Obituary

Louis A. Fine 6/29/33 - 2/15/11 Survived by wife Harriet, brother in law, Dick, children Rachel Sanders (David), Elliott (Nora) and Michael (Connie) and grandchildren Eli, Nathan, Jonah and Aaron and large extended family. Lou was born and raised in Wisconsin with parents Etta and Jacob and brother David. He served many families as a Clinical Psychiatric Social Worker with the Tacoma Public Schools and moved to Bellingham, WA for the last several years. Graveside service: 2:00 pm, Friday, February 18, Home of Peace Cemetery, 5421 Steila- coom Blvd. SW, Lakewood, WA with a reception following at Temple Beth El: 5975 S. 12th St, Tacoma, WA. Memorial celebration of Lou's life: 1:30 p.m, Sunday, February 27 at Fox Hall, 3985 Bennett Dr, Bellingham, WA. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Whatcom Hospice Foundation.

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Published by Bellingham Herald on Feb. 18, 2011.

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Anthony Burdett

July 5, 2025

Lou, you went far above and beyond helping me work through my troubled teenage years and I will never forget you. I felt like I had no one who would listen or understand until I met you.

I´m happily married now with 5 grown children and 4 granddaughters and that wouldn´t have been possible without the help you provided.

Ron

May 23, 2024

Lou, you were one of the greatest men I have ever known in my life. You were a friend and social worker to a child in need and remained my friend into adult hood. You are missed greatly. [email protected]

Judith Gaye Krigsman

February 12, 2023

To the Fine Family
Time passes, but the fond memories of Lou are with us today and always. Thinking of you and the family!
Judith Krigsman

Irwin & Judy Krigsman

March 18, 2011

Dear Family,

Every once in awhile we meet that special person who could warm the heart with just their presence and smile. Lou is one of those bright, remarkable and warm fellows who touches the heart. We feel honored to have been blessed with one his smiles.

Irwin and Judith Krigsman

Stephanie Hennigan

February 27, 2011

Dear Fine family,
Lou was such a wonderful help to me when I directed "Fiddler on the Roof" at the BTG. He was such a valuabe member of my team and such a support for me personally. I fell in love with Lou and feel like he was sort of like my grand papa. I am so sorry for your loss.
Stephanie Hennigan (Snodgrass)

February 21, 2011

Harriet,
I am so sorry to hear of Lou's passing. He was such a great man. There was only one Lou. The last time I saw him was at Mom's funeral and it meant so much that he would drive down from Bellingham. You and the kids are in my thoughts and prayers.
Pat Schmieg Young

Julia Bakken

February 20, 2011

Dear Harriet, Elliot, Rachel, and Family,
I was so sorry to hear about Lou's passing. He was a great man and I enjoyed being in the Purimspiel with him for many years. He will definitely be missed and I just wanted to let you know that your whole family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Tom Villa-Lovoz

February 19, 2011

I will always remember him in the role of Tevyeh. In the later years he would wear that old rumpled Tevyeh hat to the men's group at Arlis's Restaurant. "...if I were a rich man..." A life well-lived.

Trevor Stephens

February 19, 2011

Years ago i use to go to Lou's house for help when i was having a rough time. i still remember those days fondly. he will be missed

Tom & Sherry McCown

February 19, 2011

Elliot and family, we are very saddened by the news of your fathers passing! Please accept our condolences and our prayers.Lou was a great man! Tom & Sherry McCown

Joe Kanofsky

February 18, 2011

Ah! such a loss. The first and best Tevye I ever knew. Thinking of him, can hear his voice. I will miss him dearly

February 18, 2011

Harriet and family, I am so sorry ,Lou was always one of my favorites.. I'm sadden with the fact that I'm out of town and will miss the service today. Regards Harvey rosen

james porter

February 18, 2011

I will deeply miss you and never forget what you have done for me and my sister!!!!!

James Clifford Porter
Teresa Ann Porter

Dick Eigen

February 18, 2011

A favorite photo of us. Will miss you Lou.

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