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John Marquardt Obituary
John Robert Marquardt
John was born on May 8, 1922 in Laramie, WY and was raised in Salida, CO. A veteran of the Army Air Force, he served in World War II from 1940 through 1945.
He then moved to Seattle where he met his wife of 59 years, Bernice, and where he worked for the Boeing Company as a Production Engineer for 31 years before retiring at the age of 55.
John was a member of the Elks Club and an enthusiastic sportsman. His hobbies included fishing and hunting, both here in the U.S. and in Canada. He was a Seahawks season ticket-holder for many years and was a fan of the Mariners and the Huskies as well.
John is survived by his wife, Bernice; daughters, Linda and Shirley; sister, Mary Cowen of Denver, CO; brother, Jim (Pat) of Enumclaw, WA; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A special thank you to all the medical staff that aided with John's needs this last year. Although this last year was a challenging one for John, he always managed to keep his great sense of humor, which we will miss.
Per John's request, there will be no service.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Marquardt
Ben Giddens
February 13, 2011
I'm so sorry about your loss! The one lasting memory and similarity I had with John was his love for Seattle sports. Lets hope he can be our "Angel in the Outfield" and help influence those Seattle teams minus the Huskies towards many victories and championships.
-Ben Giddens
Nancy E Phillips
February 13, 2011
We will miss Johnny so much. He was a good man. I know he's with Dad now, probably playing horseshoes or fishing in Heaven now. Love to you Bernice, Linda, and Shirley....Nancy P and Barbara Borylla
February 13, 2011
Was so sorry to hear about John, hope he's at the Garden of Eden laying in a hammock dreaming of his next fishing or hunting trip. Tom & Char
Oddette Saxon
February 13, 2011
I am not sure how we are related, my grandfather was James Arthur Marquardt. He was killed in a train accident in 1915. While looking through the internet this obituary came up, which gives me to conclude that in some way we are related. As I read the profile on John its obvious the Lord blessed John R. Marquardt with many talents and a long beautiful life. I extend my sympathy toward his family and friends. Oddette Saxon, Tahlequah, OK
Bill Whitney
February 12, 2011
Dear Shirley, I'm sorry to hear about your father my prayers are with you
Sally Buchanan
February 9, 2011
Bearnie,Linda and Shirley, So Sorry for your loss of John. Thinking of you at this time. Knowing others Cares, help you in the days ahead. Sally
February 8, 2011
Dear Bearnie, Linda & Shirley:
Just hearing of Johns passing today,I am so sorry for your loss.My family (Sandlins) have such good memories of
John's hunting trip with my Dad and his days at Boeing. We were so blessed to know him. Also Bernie, you were the
best school bus driver we ever had.
Thinking of you all,
The Sandlins (Dewie Jr. Shari, Scott and Ronald.)
Ann Stuestall Smith
February 8, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this sad time. May the fond memories carry you through the hard times. I have so many good memories of the Edmonds neighborhood.
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