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John King Obituary
On April 14, 2017, John Huburt King passed on at 94 years of age. He was born on August 31, 1922 in Victoria, B.C, but was raised in Seattle, Washington, graduating from Roosevelt High School in 1940. After a short time working at Puget Power and three years in the army John returned where he met Adair Granum while working part time at Puget Power and attending the University of Washington.
They were married in 1948. While at Puget Power, he attended the University of Washington for two years. Then he transferred to Columbia University, graduating in 1950. After graduation he worked for Arthur Andersen for six years and 35 years with Puget Power retiring as the Senior Financial Vice President.
Retirement was a lovely time with Adair to travel, spend winters in Arizona, visit the summer cabin, and best of all spending time with the family.
John King will be lovingly remembered by his adoring wife, Adair, his children and grandchildren, Judy Chambers, Lori Husa, Steve King, Dave King, and his lifelong grade school friend, Gil Pederson, friends, and neighbors at Cristwood Park in Shoreline.
A Celebration of life will be held at Calvin Presbyterian Church, Shoreline at 2:00 on Friday, May 5.
Donations can be made to Prisoners for Christ (prisonersforchrist.org) or Boy Scouts of America.
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Marilyn Will
May 5, 2017
This is for ALL the King family, and for Inez and her family too.
I remember so well visiting with John and Adair -- when my classmate Diane and I travelled down from Calgary to Seattle for a holiday, after our first year of nursing school: in 1964. They welcomed us with open arms, and we had a great visit. They also frequently came to the Mjolsness Family Reunions at 'Beautiful Downtown Bergen', Alberta, Canada. The last being in 2007 -- marking the 100th Anniversary. Adair is a cousin of my Dad, Lloyd Mjolsness (dec. 1998). John has always felt like 'family' too.
I know that his family has always been number one for him. I hope you will have many great memories and stories to share, as you gather today. And that those will sustain you in the days ahead. Big Hugs coming your way.
I think my husband, Brian, will be in the welcome crew! He passed on April 7.
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May 5, 2017
To the King's,
What a wonderful man John King was, anyone who knew him was better for it, I feel blessed. May you find comfort.
Cindy
Heather
May 1, 2017
Dear King family, I am so sorry for your loss. May you find peace and comfort during this difficult time. Romans 15;13
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