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Earl Lavery Obituary
Earl Jewell LAVERY Jr. July 1928 ~ April 2011 Resident of Edmonds, WA. Earl J. Lavery, Jr. passed away April 18th after 82 years of a family filled and spirited life. He will be greatly missed and remembered with love and affection by his wife Madeline; five children: Terry, Pat, Phil, Brian, and Jeanne; and his sister, Donna Wilwerding. He was admired as 'Papa' by six grandchildren and leaves 10 nieces and nephews. Born July 2, 1928 in Seattle, Washington, he was in the first graduating class of St. Catherine's Grade School. He attended Seattle Prep and cherished his lifelong friendships from the class of 1946. A die-hard proud Cougar, he received a BA in Pharmacy from Washington State University. He served in the US Army in the Korean war, then worked 30 years for ER Squibb & Sons as a pharmaceutical salesman. In 1956 he married Madeline (Hopper) and together embarked on a journey of 55 wonderful years. They started their family in Wenatchee, WA, resided in North Seattle for 32 years, and lived and enjoyed the beauties of Puget Sound from Edmonds, WA the past 18 years. Earl was a true loyal friend to so many of all ages, always accepting and sincerely interested in the well being of others. He loved playing and watching baseball (an avid Mariner fan), salmon fishing in Puget Sound, and 18 story-filled holes of golf. He was active in St Matthew's parish for 20 years where he mentored many as a great CYO coach. His family and children always his inspiration, he treasured every gathering and event, small and large. He will be missed and loved forever. A celebration of Earl's life is scheduled Monday May 2nd, 11:00 a.m. at Holy Rosary Church. 630 7th Avenue North Edmonds, WA. Remembrances may be made to Cancer Lifeline, 6522 Fremont Ave N. Seattle, WA 98103. 206-297-2100. http://www.cancerlifeline.orgTo plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Bob Kilian
May 6, 2011
Madeline,
This is a tough time in life, which we will both experience simultaneously.
Earl's life was full and rich, with family enjoyment, good friends and a wife for which his devotion was obvious. He will be missed.
Unfortunately at this time I am in Alabama visiting my sister and some other friends and regret I will not be at the service.
Warm regards,
John Fieser
May 5, 2011
Dear Madeline and Family,
I was deeply saddened to hear about Earl's passing. Life will not be the same without him in it. Yet his spirit lives on in each of you and generations of people he touched along the way. I loved how he and my Dad would call each other around Apple Cup time and talk about who would win (Cougs vs Dawgs). He had such a wonderful spirit and energy that was infectious to those around him. Thank you for sharing him all these years. He was a beautiful human being!
Peggy Hougardy
May 2, 2011
Madeline and family,
I am sorry to hear of Earl's passing. Although I haven't seen any of you all in years, I still remember Earl fondly....having spirited sports discussione and speculating on basketball and baseball games and discussing the merits of the game of golf. He was one of a kind.
Steve Duex
May 2, 2011
Dear Lavery family,
I am sorry I was not able to be at the mass today. Mom just called to say how nice it was and tell me about the large number of people who attended.
I've been saying prayers for Mr. Lavery ever since hearing he wasn't feeling well. Even though it's been many years since our days together at St. Matthew, the friendships we shared then have endured. The Lavery family will always be very special.
I never knew Earl and I had two special things in common...both Seattle Prep Panthers and Washington State University Cougars!
Life will won't be the same without him with us in this world, but his spirit lives on in all of you, as well as in the many people he helped. May God grant Earl eternal rest and let perpetual light shine upon him.
May 2, 2011
Madeline and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you today in the celebration of Earl's life. Sorry we could not attend as we are in Arizona. We have such found memories of the good times on Holly Drive and also enjoying your company at our home in Redmond last summer when you and Earl, Bob and Cheryl came for dinner.
Sincerely with Love,
Joyce and Jim Saari
Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary
May 2, 2011
Dear Madeline, Donna and the Lavery Family,
We Sisters send you our supportive prayers as Earl enters his eternal happiness. May his new life in God's Presence bring great peace to you all.
Brian McDevitt
May 2, 2011
Dear Madeline and family,
I was so sorry to hear about Earl's death. Please accept my condolences and and prayers for Earl, you and the entire Lavery family. I will always remember Earl as someone who took an interest in all of Pat's friends. He made quite an impression on me....I'm still trying to figure out how to play golf on weekends and still raise kids.
Love and prayers,
Mary Beard
May 2, 2011
Earl you were truly a "jewel"! The obituary was so perfectly written, I found myself nodding my head agreeing with what I was reading. I was one of those young kids that he affected so positively. He was always glad to see me and wanted to hear of my latest news and adventures. We may have lost a friend...however my Mom has gained a golfing, card playing and salmon fishing buddy! Now that makes me smile! Blessings to the whole family! Mary (Williams) Beard
May 1, 2011
Madelline- My love to you and the kids. Am on Lopez and will not be at the Funeral. What can I say,Earl was just a great guy. Pat Rogers
Virginia Latta Curulla
May 1, 2011
Dear Madeline and the rest of the Lavery family, I was so sorry to hear of Earl's death. Although I did not know him well, it is clear that he was a loving husband and father. Earl will be missed, and I will keep him and his family in my prayers. From Madeline's HNA classmate from the class of '52.
May 1, 2011
Much love and prayers to the Lavery Family in this time of loss--we will have a Mass for Earl said by our priest at the Catholic Community at Stanford where we are members---Claire Fitzgerand and Pat Rice
April 30, 2011
Earl, did you get a haircut?...Cheryl D. (Edmonds, WA)
Jeanne Lavery
April 30, 2011
We will miss you Dad.....Life will just never feel the same without you in it.....
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