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Hon. Kathryn E. Trumbull

1937 - 2017

BORN

1937

DIED

2017

Kathryn Trumbull Obituary

Name: Celebration of Life for Hon. Kathryn E. Trumbull
Start: 2017-03-25T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2017-03-26T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Snohomish Senior Center

Aug. 27, 1937 - March 10, 2017 Kay Trumbull, age 79, passed away on March 10, 2017. Kay was born and raised in Seattle, WA, and graduated from Ballard High School. She attended Shoreline Community College for an AA Degree and the University of Washington for both a BS Degree in Psychology and a Juris Doctor. Kay worked in the Snohomish County Prosecutor's office from 1973 to 1981, serving the last few years as Chief Criminal Deputy Prosecutor. She then opened her own law practice in Everett. In 1988 she was appointed as a Snohomish County Super-ior Court Commissioner. In 1990, then Governor Booth Gardner appointed her to serve as Snohomish County Superior Court's first female judge. In that capacity, she earned a reputation of being fair, independent and tough-minded among prosecutors and defense attorneys. Among the awards and honors she received are Judge of the Year from the Snohomish County Bar Association and Wall of Recognition Honoree at Ballard High School. Kay retired in 1999 then continued to work part-time as a Judge Pro-Tem for a number of years. Kay was preceded in death by her parents, Don and Ruie Skinner. She is survived by her children: Larry Trumbull (Rika), Sue Camber (Al) and Patti Blue (Curtis); grandchildren: April, Angela, Ashley, Michelle, Max, and Marcus; great grandchildren: Dylan, Abigail, Annabella, Nevaeh, Kinley, and Ellie; and her sister, Pat Christian. Kay was smart, determined and independent, setting an extraordinary example for all of us. She was our rock and our biggest supporter. She had many treasured friends and friends who are now part of our family. She loved Husky football, traveling, winning slot machines, playing cards, keeping active through YMCA Silver-Sneakers, cats, and her favorite "cat-dog", Lily. We welcome you to a Celebration of Kay's Life at the Snohomish Senior Center on 506 Fourth Street on Saturday, March 25th from 2-5:00 p.m. In her honor, everyone is invited to wear Husky purple - tshirts and sweatshirts welcome! In lieu of flowers, we know she'd appreciate memorial donations to the YMCA of Snohomish County, Dawson Place,or the Everett Gospel Mission. www.ymca-snoco.org/social-responsibility/Give/Donate.ashx?p=1583 http://dawsonplace.org/?page_id=20 www.egmission.org/donatenow/

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Published by The Herald (Everett) from Mar. 17 to Mar. 19, 2017.

Memories and Condolences
for Kathryn Trumbull

11 Entries

DeLores Ankenbrand

March 11, 2021

You are always in my thoughts and prayers. Miss you my dear friend.

De Lores Ankenbrand

March 12, 2019

She and will always be missed by so many. Love and continued prayers to all of Kathryn's family and friends.

Lisa Micheli

March 24, 2017

Judge Trumbull was a trailblazer for women in the legal profession and a great mentor. I will always treasure her advice, counsel and sense of humor. As a judge, she was honest, fair and had great insight. I will never forget the stern looks she would give parents from the bench if they did anything that jeopardized their children's safety. She cared so much about our community. She will be greatly missed.

Relaxing at Lake Roesiger

Judy Brummond

March 21, 2017

I've never had a better, closer friend than Kay. She filled that role for 40 years, and saying that I will miss her is a HUGE understatement. I grieve for all of her extended family members. Kay raised three wonderful children and they have raised wonderful grandchildren and great-grandchildren: a fine legacy indeed!

Donna Evans

March 21, 2017

So sorry to hear about Kay. She represented me once prior to her becoming a judge. She was an excellent attorney and I am sure Judge as well. She was a great Lady and Highly respected!

Kent Hanson

March 20, 2017

Poppy and I will miss Kay (always Judge to me) on our trips to the Colorado River. Our sincere condolences to her family.

Katie Miller

March 20, 2017

I had the honor of training under Judge Trumbull when I first became a clerk. I was young and just starting out. I couldn't have asked for a better person and woman as a role model. I did not realize how very lucky I was to be put in that position. She was very generous and I will never forget her love for animals. She will certainly be missed.

DeLores Ankenbrand

March 20, 2017

I always respected Kay for what she achieved as a single parent. She was a friend and I will miss so very much. It is with heavy heart that I have to say RIP my special friend. You touched a lot of people in your life and each and everyone of them will remember the wonderful and beautiful person you were.

Karen Wick

March 19, 2017

Kay was a prosecutor in our court way back in the day. She was a great prosecutor and later Superior Court Judge. A great woman! She will be missed!

David Patterson

March 18, 2017

Kay was a remarkable woman who opened a lot of doors for a bunch of remarkable young women to become lawyers and judges. Added to that was the fact that she was just a damn fine human being.

Jeanne Barrans

March 17, 2017

I had the opportunity to work with Kay while she was at Dave Patterson's office. She was a wonderful, smart, fun, warm person. We had similar tastes in reading material and would often discuss our most recent "finds." She will be missed by many. Sincere condolences to her family.

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