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Gerald York Obituary
Gerald (Gerry) YORK Gerry York, age 70, of Bellevue, formerly of Mercer Island, passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2011, after suffering a stroke. Born Gerald Cecil York on September 25, 1940, in Seattle, Washington, he grew up in the Pinehurst neighborhood in north Seattle. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1958, and graduated from the University of Washington in 1962, where he was a member of Theta Chi fraternity and played Husky football. Gerry was active in Mercer Island youth sports programs and enjoyed coaching. He was a good man and good friend, and will be missedby many. Gerry's family includes his daughter Carrie York Williams (husband Mark Williams), his son Brice York (wife Megan Nichols), and grandchildren Chase York and Elisabeth and Braden Williams. Gerry spent many years working in sales and customer service, especially in telecommunications. His second home near the Potholes ("The Lodge") was his other favorite place to be, near Moses Lake, where he loved to hunt water fowl and pheasants, and tinker with his boats. A celebration of Gerry's life will be held on Saturday, February 26, at 2:00 pm at Emmanuel Episcopal Church on Mercer Island. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the charity of your choice.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Chase York
February 24, 2011
Grandpa, I love you so much and know you will always be with me. You will be missed by so many people and never forgotten. I hope you're having fun up there with Less and eating all the junk food you like. We will be celebrating your life this weekend and I hope you will be there partying with us. Love you so much.
A GREAT day at the "lodge"!
Rick Angehrn
February 9, 2011
Gerry you are a great and very kind man. Thank you for the memories...The 1st duck of the year is for you! Rest in peace my friend.
To the family please accept my deepest sympathies.
February 7, 2011
I worked with Gerry with the Mariners at Safeco Field Team Store, he was the sweetest guy and so friendly, easy with which to talk. He would go with us "girls" for breakfast or lunch before a game. Last year I had a number of people come into the store to ask if Gerry was working and wanted to say hello to him. I will miss his big smile. Janet
Dale Petzold
February 1, 2011
Jerry (Mr. Hospitality) you will truly be missed. I am so glad that I sold you the place at Pot Holes. You hosted so many people and always a good time was had by all. I am very thankul that you included my son Eric and my Grandson Peyton in your life. Our hunts during the Chritmas holidays these last few years were a true joy. God Bless, Rest in Peace and may the healing for your family be swift.
Kelly Peterson
February 1, 2011
Gerry will truly be missed. I always enjoyed my time hunting with him. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Kelly Peterson
Eric Petzold
January 31, 2011
Gerry you will be missed. There won't be a hunt that we don't think of you.Peyton will miss his morining waffles and duck Kabobs with you.You are one of the reasons he loves to duck hunt and I will always be grateful.Peyton said that he hopes you can hunt up in heaven.
Sally Brown
January 31, 2011
Aloha Gerry: the family parties will have an empty chair and we will remember the good times. Sally and Larry Brown
Bob & Karen Oppie
January 31, 2011
We're so sorry to hear of your loss. Your folks forever changed our lives. In 1968 we bought a Brittany whose mother was Dutchess
Melisa of Victoria. We were only looking for a pet and hunting dog.
Your mother casually said "you could show her, she comes from good
stock". We got in contact with the owner of the sire and the rest as they say is history. That pup was our first of six Field and Show champions. We raised puppies for nearly forty years, sending pups
under the kennel name of Dualite' all over the country. Our entire family was involved in the Brittany world and we made and continue
to be in contact with friends over the entire U.S and Canada.
Debbie May
January 31, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
ravenal calonzo
January 31, 2011
Jerry, you were a great mentor and even greater person. You will be missed.
Laurie Kesgard
January 31, 2011
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
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