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Joe Rafferty Obituary
Work took Joe to Seattle, Keyport and Juneau, but his hobbies took him everywhere. He met his wife Carrol hiking with Seattle University's Hiyu Coolies, and during their 48-year marriage they climbed Mt. Rainier and other peaks, hiked all over the Pacific Northwest, and trekked in England, Ireland, Italy and Switzerland. Joe was a runner long before it became fashionable, and an avid fisherman. He played the clarinet, guitar, banjo and bagpipe, and sang folksongs in several languages. He was a HAM operator and ran his own 10-watt radio station. A photographer since high school, Joe developed his own beautiful black-and-white photos and never abandoned his Leica. After retiring he took up painting. Of course he tinkered with cars and anything electronic.
Joe is survived by his wife Carrol (Pease) and their sons/wives: Brian/Leslee (Duran) and grandson Liam, David/Maffie (Maramot), and Ian. Joe is also survived by his brother Marshall and wife Joyce, his sister Maryanne Breen, and his sister Colleen and husband Sam Panogiotou. A funeral mass was held in Seattle. On a sunny day in Juneau friends and family will hike toward Gastineau Peak.
Remembrances to NAMI Juneau (National Alliance on Mental Illness), 9000 Glacier Hwy, Ste 201 Juneau Alaska 99801 namijuneau.org
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Ramatu
July 7, 2016
I am so sorry to hear about the passing away of your loved one. My deepest condolences to the family and friends. May God's word found in Hosea 13:14 be of much comfort to you all.
June 23, 2016
My sincere sympathy to your family. May the God of all comfort be with your family in your time of grief.
Julie (Dennis) Milasich
June 9, 2016
To David and the rest of the family, I'm so sorry for your loss.
Shirley Grubb
June 7, 2016
Our sympathies to all in Joe's family. Soccer families must always stand together. Shirley and Harold Grubb
CW
June 6, 2016
I am so sorry for your great loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this challenging time. (Isaiah 61:1,2) With heartfelt sympathy.
Jeff & Margene DeSmet
June 5, 2016
Carrol, Brian, David & Ian, please accept our sincerest condolences on your tragic loss - sending you our love and hugs from afar. Your neighbors on Birch Lane, Jeff & Margene DeSmet (Coeur D'Alene, Idaho)
Christine Monette
June 5, 2016
My deepest sympathy to Carrol and the boys.What a tragic loss. Your former neighbor,Chris Monette
May 31, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. I hope that Jeremiah 29: 11, 12 brings you some comfort during this difficult time.
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