Menu

Search by Name

Add a Memory

Send Flowers

Make a Donation

Share Obituary

/

/

Billie Kathelene Gumbel

FUNERAL HOME

Bleitz Funeral Home

316 Florentia Street

Seattle, Washington

Billie Gumbel Obituary

Billie Kathelene (Kathy) GUMBEL Billie Kathelene (Kathy) Gumbel, 76, of Shoreline, passed away April 19, 2012 with her family by her side. Kathy was born to Onslow and Lula Church in Portland, Oregon on May 12, 1935. Kathy married Paul Anthony Gumbel on December 31, 1955. Kathy was a self-described "domestic engineer" and was so good at her job that she perfected the art of cooking, baking, sewing, healing boo boos and being a mom! Kathy also loved to read. Kathy had eight children: Richard (Liz), Paul (Shauna), Robert (Rachel), Charles, Angela (Viktor), Kathleen (David), James (Nancy), and Miriam (Dave). She also has 15 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Paul, son Richard, and grandson Matthew. Kathy's service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, April 28th at Holyrood Catholic Cemetery, with a reception to follow. You were a wife, mom, grandma, great-grandma and best friend, and we will forever miss your love!

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Seattle Times on Apr. 25, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Billie Gumbel

19 Entries

Rachel Gumbel

April 19, 2025

We were just thinking of mom the other day. We were telling folks how wonderful she is/was. Our kids still think of her and talk about her at family gatherings. Her birthday is coming up. Let´s not forget.

Rachel and Bob Gumbel

April 19, 2020

Still missing her so very much

Rachel Gumbel

April 28, 2012

I didn't often call her mom. She was more than that... she was a confidant and friend. She shared with me great recipes and we often swapped books. My children sum her up in one word... AWESOME. What more can be said? I will really miss her. I love you mom.

Liz Gumbel

April 27, 2012

I will miss you thank you for Rick and all of your love. And of course your great food....

Love Liz

How you can show support

Notify Me

Get email updates whenever changes are made.

Send flowers

Consider sending flowers.

Add photos

Share their life with photo memories.

Plant trees

Honor them by planting trees in their memory.

Donate in Memory

Make a donation in memory of your loved one.

Share this page

Invite other friends and family to visit the page.

Ginger Henry

April 26, 2012

So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. She had her hands full with all you kids but did a good job. You kids used to call my parents 'Gramma and Grampa'. Do you remember the farm in Snohomish? Your Dad used to work with my Dad at American Linen.

April 26, 2012

I'm so sorry about your loss.She was a grand lady and I wish I could have seen more of her and known her better.She is very proud of all of her family. I'm sure of that. Virginia Whiteley

Bob Gumbel

April 26, 2012

I love you mom and I will miss our long talks on the phone "God be with you till we meet again"!

Debi McFarlane Shiers

April 26, 2012

Kathy Gumbel was a very special lady. She will be greatly missed. The Gumbel family is in our prayers.

John Gumbel

April 26, 2012

Our prayers go out to my Gumbel cousins. Your mom was a fine person and will be missed.

Jessica

April 25, 2012

I miss you grandma. Please give my dad my love and know that I love you both very much and will see you again someday.

Misako Ishio Kawakatsu

April 25, 2012

Kathy, my American great mother, I really miss you, wanted to see you again.
Pray for you and your family.Rest In Peace.

Billie Kathelene Gumbel

Shauna Gumbel

April 25, 2012

We love you and will miss you. We know you are in a better place and no longer in pain. We will always remember you, your smile and your wonderful cooking. We have many fond memories of you over the years that will always be with us. Love, Shauna Gumbel

Kathy Shomaker

April 25, 2012

I love you mom David, Steven and I will miss you very much

Kathkeen Shomaker

Jim Gumbel

April 25, 2012

I love you, mom. I and my family will miss you much!

Mary Prestianni

April 25, 2012

Our heart and prayers are with all of the Gumbels as you say Good Bye to your Mom and friend. It is such a difficult journey. Billie can again wear her beautiful smile. She experienced such extreme suffering in the last few years. Now, with her burdens removed, she can help lift your burdens. Keep recalling memories that she made possible and share them with each other.

I am grateful to have met and shared a wee bit of time with Billie. I recall the extraordinary, beautiful Christening outfits that she made for our grandchildren.

Thank you Billie.

Love Bobbie and Sam

Linda LeCompte

April 25, 2012

My deepest heartfelt condolences go out to the entire family. She was truly a wonderful woman and always treated me like family. Dan says he will miss her Pear pie at Thanksgiving.

Matt Mentele

April 25, 2012

My thoughts are with you and your family today. Your Mom is with her beloved and watches over you all from above with great pride.

Kristina Jensen

April 25, 2012

Love and hugs to you all while you remember all the wonderful memories of your Mom Miriam!

Miriam Grant

April 25, 2012

I miss you so much!

Showing 1 - 19 of 19 results