Earl Yazzolino Obituary

Earl Carmine Yazzolino

Earl Carmine Yazzolino, 88, passed away June 19, 2013 at his home in the Seattle neighborhood of Ballard, Washington. Earl was born December 26, 1924 to James and Elva Yazzolino in Puyallup, Washington, the oldest of two children. He graduated from Puyallup High School in 1942.

Earl enlisted in the Army at 18 and fought in WWII with the Corp of Engineers. Earl married his high school sweetheart, Joan VanMeter, in 1946 and they had three daughters; Judi, Nancy and Gwen.

Earl spent his entire career as a machinist, 33 years of which was as a Manager/VP at Mamco Mfg in Ballard, until his retirement in 1992. Earl's passions were deep sea fishing and clamming at Westport, golfing, snow & water skiing, flying, dirt bike riding and go-kart racing.

Earl is survived by his partner of 40 years, Barbara Lange, daughters, Judi Yazzolino; Nancy (Ray Segale) Richter; Gwen Yazzolino; grandchildren, Amie (Tyler) Edmondson; Jodi Maisel; Elle Yazzolino; great-grandchildren, Isabella Edmondson; Dakota Maisel; sister, Marjorie (Ike) Eikenberry; nieces, Marcia (Mark) Smith; Karen (Jodene) Eikenberry; and nephew Jim (Elyse) Eikenberry.

A Celebration of Earl's Life will be held at the home of Amie & Tyler Edmondson in West Seattle on Sunday, July 7th from 12 Noon - 5:00 pm. Please call Amie at 206.355.4380 for directions. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Ballard or West Seattle Food Banks.

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Published by The Seattle Times from Jun. 26 to Jun. 27, 2013.
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Thank you, Earl (and Barbie), for all the warm, kind, comforting memories. Peace be with you. Much love, Dee

July 7, 2013

A man amungst men... ever willing to step up and get it done, or push a young man to step up and do the job. Had more respect for Earl than any other person I have worked for, will forever remember the interactions we had working at Mamco, learned a lot about a good work ethic and balance of dicipline and understanding.

John Dawson

July 3, 2013

Uncle Earl always had that huge smile.just made you feel good.i saw him a few years ago gocart racing.he couldnt have been happier.he will be missed by everyone who knew him.thanks for the call nancy. flip

July 3, 2013

Amie Edmondson

July 1, 2013

Thank YOU for your service and for keeping our Country free. Wish we had more individuals who loved and cared enough for our Country to serve to keep our FREEDOM!!!

June 30, 2013

He is a wonderful Men i have ever met, I worker at Mamco since 1988, he help everyone when we needed, I Miss you Earl. Give me a big HUG To Barbie

Paul Chen

June 29, 2013

He was my surrogate Dad in the neighborhood when I first moved to the "hood" he looked after us. Helped with car trouble, a broken this or that and was just a wonderful man whose smile spoke a thousands words.

Donna Hewitt

June 29, 2013

Amie Edmondson

June 28, 2013

Earl was a great guy and wonderful dancer! Lucille Schumsky (old friend of
many years.)

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Grandpa Yazz, you were one of the best people I know. Always thinking others and doing whatever you could to help. I will never forget all of our times together, especially in your last weeks. I love and miss you so much.
Love always,
Your EY

Elle Yazzolino

June 28, 2013

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To My Dad,
Thank you for teaching me to get the most fun out of life and to live every day on the edge! I hoping that wherever you are you're skiing like the wind, just caught the biggest fish ever, got a hole in one, finished that go-cart race #1 and did a few roller coaster rolls in your plane! Most importantly that you're laughing and raising hell! Give Grandma & Grandpa Yazz big kisses for me. Love you and Miss you

Judi Yazzolino

June 27, 2013

Uncle Earl...fun and adventure were always in his wake! Skiing at Lake Tapps, cabin in Westport, piloting an airplane, summer Thursdays at Grandma Y's on the riding lawn mower, wonderful stories, great sense of humor, playful personality, and loving heart. A life well-lived! We miss him greatly and send our love to all the Yazzolinos. Marcia and Mark

June 27, 2013

(Submitted by my daughter, Debbie, as I don't have a computer)

I remember Earl as a wonderful friend. I worked with him at Mamco and will miss him. For my retirement he made me a lamp made from some of the complex parts that we manufactured so I'd never forget. It still sits in my bedroom at home and when I woke up the other day, looking at that lamp I thought "I should give Earl a call". I'm sorry I won't get that chance now. My sympathy to Earl's family. He'll be missed.

Gail Nelson

June 27, 2013

My deepest sympathies to Earl's family for your loss. I worked with Earl at Mamco Manufacturing for 20 years and I will always remember him as a funny guy with a smile for anyone and everyone. Even though I haven't seen him for many years, I know that his good natured spirit will be sorely missed by everyone who knew him. Special hugs to Barbie. I can't think of Earl without thinking of you too. :)

Debbie (Nelson) Heitlauf

June 27, 2013

Gwen and Family:
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. I hope you find comfort in the great memories you have of him. Sincerely, Tim Madden

June 27, 2013

Dear family i am so sorry for your loss....

Melody Clark

June 27, 2013

Dear family i am so sorry for your loss....

Melody Clark

June 27, 2013

Nancy Richter Richter

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Nancy Richter Richter

June 27, 2013

My Dad was a wonderful human being. He just wanted to help everyone, anyway that he could and do all the things he loved to do. He taught me the way.
"go for it and hope for the best"

Nancy Richter

June 27, 2013

The world's coolest uncle - thank you for the richness you added to my life. Very much love coming from all the Ikes to all the Yazz's!

Karen Eikenberry

June 27, 2013

June 27, 2013

Amie and family,
You have lost a wonderful part of your family but you have so many wonderful memories.

How lucky you were and are to have had such a wonderful grandfather.

You are in my thoughts and prayers,
Mary W

June 27, 2013

Grandpa Yazz. I love you and miss you. I wish I could just sit and talk to you like we did. You are forever in my heart.

Amie Edmondson.

June 26, 2013

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