Delmont "Del" Ulrich

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Delmont Ulrich Obituary

Delmont "Del" ULRICH Age 92, passed away on Friday, April 22. Del was born at home in 1919 in Connell, Washington. He graduated from the University of Washington and then attended the University of Minnesota Medical School. Del received specialty training in Internal Medicine at Milwaukee County Hospital where he earned his first paycheck as a doctor - 25 cents! During WWII Del served in the US Army Medical Corps at Madigan General Hospital. Following the war, he interned at Harborview Hospital where Del met Swanie, the love of his life. They were married in 1946. Del set up medical practice in Seattle. He often said, "I love practicing medicine." Del treated his patients with integrity and compassion. He was also active in the Washington State Society of Internal Medicine, Washington State Medical Society and King County Medical Society. Del taught clinical medicine at the UW Medical School for 33 years. He enjoyed the intellectual stimulation of interacting with medical students. Del was an avid Husky football fan. Del and Swanie shared extensive world travel. They enjoyed skiing, hiking, mountain climbing, camping, tennis, and boating in the San Juans. An annual highlight was getting together with relatives and going salmon fishing at Neah Bay. Del took great pride in barbequing the salmon that he had caught. In 1983, Del retired and took up another career - being a grandfather. With his grandsons, he enjoyed many outdoor activities - salmon fishing, camping and skiing. Del took a genuine interest in their activities and academic pursuits. Del was a faithful member of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Laurelhurst. He and Swanie attended for 60 years. Del's deep love and devotion to his faith, family and friends was paramount in his life. Del was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him, especially their three children, Bev Allen (Jim), Jim Ulrich (Cyndy) and Dean Ulrich and their five grandsons, Paul (Iva), Mark, Eric, Ryan and Aaron. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, May 26th, at 2:00 p.m. at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in the Chapel, 4805 NE 45th St, Seattle. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Endowment Fund of St. Stephen's Episcopal Church or a charity of your choice.

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Published by The Seattle Times from May 4 to May 22, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Delmont Ulrich

3 Entries

Nancy Burke

May 26, 2011

My name is Nancy Burke. Del was the brother of my stepfather, Frank Ulrich. He and Swanie were so kind to me when I was a child. They treated me as if I were one of the family. They were also kind to me when I was a student nurse at Providence Hospital in Seattle.

Sarah Layman

May 12, 2011

My brother Dan has alreaady shared many thoughts and I just want to say again - your father was a wonderful gentleman!! I am sorry for your loss but know your mother and my father and all the other doctors he knew who have gone before him will welcome him with open arms!!!

Dan Layman

May 4, 2011

To Bev, Jim and Dean. I was so sorry to read about Dr. Ulrich's passing. I had just seen him the week before at University House and informed him that my oldest daughter has decided to pursue a medical degree like her Grandfather. Your father was truely a Doctor's Doctor. My father had unfailing trust in Del's judgements and diagnosis. He cared for myself, my siblings, my parents, my Grandparents and my Aunt. We all received outstanding care. While our fathers kind of shared a practice, I can still recite by heart your home phone number to let patients know that while my father was out of town, Dr. Ulrich would provide them with the care both men felt was first and foremost. I was amazed on how those two men could hear or see a patient and make the correct diagnosis without the hundreds of tests and consults only to arrive at the same conclusion. They took pride in thier profession. On the personal note: After my Father died and my mom moved into University house your parents greeted her and help her to feel at home and part of the neighborhood. I know Mom always mentioned to us when she would see Del and Swannie and your father always seemed to take time out to chat and visit. I learned to water ski at one of the many parties your parents hosted in the summer, We also were always excited to watch the Christmas boats from your dock in the Winter and I remember going swimming at the outdoor pool surrounded by mountains of snow at your condo at crystal. I also remember my father asking Del what I might need to start to learn snow skiing, but I gave up after one outing.
Your mom and dad will finally be together again and they will be with old friends and I can just imagine the great health care all of them are providing. Because of his strong faith I know he will find eternal life. All of you and your family are in my thoughts and my mom's Dan Layman and Mrs James D. Layman

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