Bernie Averill Obituary

Bernie Averill

Bernie Averill, 88, passed away peacefully November 15, 2013 surrounded by his family. He was born March 7, 1925 in Newcastle, WA. Bernie was raised in Snohomish, WA. He entered the Navy after high school and fought in both WW II and the Korean War. Once he returned from duty he attended and graduated from the University of Oregon. He also played baseball at the

U of O. He completed his Masters of Education from Eastern Washington University. He taught and coached junior high and high school at Medford, Mossy Rock, Manson, Dayton and Mercer Island school districts. He enjoyed many years of retirement traveling, fishing, golfing and watching sports.

He is survived by his wife Margaret Booth-Averill, children Barrett, Brian (Annaemei), Steve and Diane (Eric) Tomita, grandchildren Lee (Bobbi Jo), Lauren (Luis), Elsa (Bo), Meredith (Daryl) Dessens, Nicole (Michael) Sprangers, Whitney Tomita, Keegan Tomita and Trisha Averill and great grandchildren Leyla Lemus-Averill and Miki Tamsin Koek. He also is survived by his two brothers Earl (Pat) and Lester (Ann). He is proceeded in his death by his infant daughter Aleta and his wife Myra.

The service will be held on Saturday, November 23rd at 1:00pm at Mercerwood Shore Club, 4150 East Mercer Way, Mercer Island, WA 98040.

Published by The Seattle Times from Nov. 19 to Nov. 20, 2013.
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Great memories from a great guy....Coach.....wont forget you....jeff

April 6, 2019

I respected coach Averill as a high school athlete. RIP coach......Jeff

jeff myers

April 6, 2019

Bernie and I both attended the UW, doing graduate school work. I got to know him well because we had the same classes while he was there. He was a very special guy, very well liked, and a very good baseball player.

I played high school baseball against both his brothers - Earl, Jr. and Les, and with Les at Everett JC and Western.

Lee Ayers

November 15, 2014

I first came into contact with Bernie at North Mercer Junior High. He and Ring Torgerson taught Physical Education there. Bernie was a straight shooter and helpful above and beyond the expected. He took a genuine interest in anyone seeking to improve their physical abilities. If he didn't readily have the answer to a question, he would find out and report back. He was ALWAYS encouraging and supportive. A great guy. RIP Bernie, we are all better for having known you.
Dave Schirmer

Dave Schirmer

November 24, 2013

So long Bernie. I learned a lot from you.

Jerry Hillburn

November 21, 2013

Coach Averill was a wonderful part of my high school years and was a part of some of the most fun times I had in high school. He was a warm, friendly, caring person who always put the kids first. A very, very good man. Rob Kraft, Mercer Island High School, Class of 1972

November 20, 2013

I remember Bernie very well. He and I had post graduate courses together at the UW in the late '50s.

Truly a very man and great friend...

Lee Ayers

November 19, 2013

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