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Doyle Middleton Obituary
Doyle E. Middleton
He was born on January 23, 1940 in Nampa, ID and lived in Everett, WA most of his life.
Doyle was a loving father to his own family, a dear friend and second father to many. His warm smile and sense of humor drew people to him.
As one of Jehovah's Witnesses, he focused his life on sharing his Bible-based beliefs with others, and contributed his time and talents working on many Kingdom Hall construction projects.
He was a highly skilled carpenter for over 40 years, and operated his own construction business for 25 years.
He is survived by his devoted wife of almost 49 years, Luwana; children, Steve (Nancy), Jared (Elizabeth), Amy (Brian) Slimak and Zebulon (Nichole); grandchildren, Blayze, Avery and Braxton Slimak; siblings, Gene (Stella), Rick (Trina), Diana Newbury, JoAnn Williams and Jan Seely; aunt, Wilma (Jack) Clark; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family expresses their heartfelt thanks to Dr. Henry Li and his staff at The PolyClinic, the team of doctors and staff at Swedish Medical Center (Seattle); Dr. Steven Adam and staff at Providence Regional Cancer Partnership (Everett) for their excellent care.
All are welcome to attend Doyle's memorial service to be held: Saturday, May 7, 2011 at 2 p.m., Edward D. Hansen Conference Center (Comcast Arena), 2000 Hewitt Avenue, Ste. 200, Everett, WA 98201. Entrance is on Hewitt by the three ring sculpture/fountain.
Private family gathering following.
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Memories and Condolences
for Doyle Middleton
Lisser Herbert
May 30, 2011
Luanna & Family,
May Jehovah continue to walk with you all, guide your path, and bring you comfort in this challenging time. We all look forward to seeing Doyle again in the new system.
Windell and Vickie Mooneyham
May 27, 2011
Windell and I are in Guam now. Doyle baptised me many years ago. He was an example of mildness and love. I wait to see his dear face again. Vickie and Windell Mooneyham
May 26, 2011
Mrs.Middleton,
It has been 22 years since I visited with you. Seems not too long ago we children were building forts and running around the neighborhood. Great memories! I think of the old days often.
Steve, Jared, Amy, Zeb & families,
I wish you peace & comfort.
Marcy Lindsey
Merrill, Iowa
Fern Herbert
May 8, 2011
I was truly saddened to hear of Doyle's passing. The last time that I saw Doyle he was waiting with my Mum for me to pick her up from the Kingdom Hall after a Tuesday morning meeting. I had been late in getting there and she was the only one left. So he waited with her. It had been some 23 years since I had seen him. I gave him a big hug. He was his usual calm, warm, gentle, smiling, self even though at the time he was already ill. He touched so many people in much the same way as was evidenced by the large turn out to his memorial service yesterday. He will be missed.
My thoughts and wishes for strength and comfort go out to you Luwana, and to your extended family.
Paul Herbert
May 7, 2011
To Luwana & Family,
It has been around 25 yrs since I last saw you all. Zeb & Amy were young children then, I a teenager....how time flies! Yet I still remember Doyle's warmth & gentleness of spirit. It obviously left quite an impression on me & I was saddened to hear about his passing. Yet his spirit lives on in the wonderful memories cherished by all whose lives he touched.
It was great seeing you all again at the memorial, despite the circumstances.
Be blessed, stay strong & keep the faith.
Paul Herbert
Mark Relyea
May 7, 2011
To Luwana, Steve and Nancy, Jared and Elizabeth, Amy and Brian and the rest of your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of your loss...we are so sorry. We will miss Doyle very much. I will always remember his kindness and his smile...it would always bring a smile to my face. We look forward to seeing him in paradise.
Much Love
Mark and Debi Relyea
Jim Yi
May 4, 2011
Sister Luwana Middleton,
My heart goes out to you and your family. For we have lost a truely dear friend. Doyle will be missed and remembered. How can we forget his warm and gentle smile? We shall see him soon when he is resurrected. At that time no one will say I am sick.
May 4, 2011
Heartfelt sympathy to the Middleton family. Linda Lewis (Crisman) Pahrump, NV
Ellin Smith-Larimer
May 3, 2011
Luwana and family - We loved Doyle so much! He was always so loving, kind and fatherly. Zachary viewed him as his grandpa. We will miss him terribly until we see him again in the paradise. May you draw comfort from Jehovah and our loving brotherhood. Please accept our sympathy and love.
Mark Schwehm
May 3, 2011
Doyle always made me feel like we had a special friendship. I found out he made everyone feel that way. That is a gift. We will miss him.
Bill and Janis Tiff
May 3, 2011
Luwana, Steve and Nancy, Amy and Brian, and family,
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Doyle was a loving, caring Brother. We will miss him. We know that Jehovah will comfort you through this difficult time. Wish we could be there to offer comfort personally, but know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Bill and Janis Tiff
Tucson,Arizona
Polagaya McLaughlin
May 2, 2011
Sending condolences to the Middleton family for their loss.
Lena Hamilton
May 2, 2011
I now live in Albany, OR raised in Everett just think Jehovah loves us all. He will soon live in pardise on earth. Where you all wlll see him again.
Becca Battles-Pen
May 2, 2011
Doyle was truly a special person! He treated everyone with such kindness and concern, you couldn't help but feel good after a conversation with Doyle. The world is a sadder place without him. I look forward to the day when Jehovah calls for him and so many other loved ones to "Come on out".
My heart and prayers go out to the entire family.
Brent Hallowell
May 2, 2011
He had a million dollar grin on a paul bunyan frame, you always felt like you were ok around him.
Jennifer Landis-Kemper
May 1, 2011
I can't even imagine what you all must be going through right now, but know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Robert Greer
April 30, 2011
Doyle, what can you say. He was one of the finest persons I have ever met. So kind, helpful, a wonderful sense of humor. A skilled carpenter who I worked with in the early 70s. I have been around him many times since and have enjoyed his company. My sympathies to his extended family especially his wife and children. Soon we will see him again in Jehovah's wonderful new world. Can't wait to see him then. Sleep on my dear brother.
April 30, 2011
Thinking of your family. We'll miss Doyle, he was always so loving. May Jehovah bring you comfort. Love Heath, Sabrina and Makenzie
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