Roland Oliver Undi

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Roland Undi Obituary

Roland Oliver UNDI Roland was born June 25th 1928 in Seattle, Washington to his parents Johanna and Nells Undi, immigrants from Norway. He was the youngest of the four Undi children, brother Stanley, Norman and sister Eileen. Roland grew up in a thriving logging community that gave him the basis for his hard working ethic. Roland joined the Army and served time in Japan after high school and later graduated from University of Washington. He sold heavy machinery after graduating college and later started his own business, Evergreen Mobile Company in Issaquah, WA manufacturing modular buildings. Evergreen Mobile was founded in 1973 and was a family owned and operated business which quickly became a leader in the modular building industry and was able to corner the market with outstanding customer service. Roland sold his business to a publicly traded company in 1999 at the age of 70. He continued to work everyday managing his commercial properties with his son Shale. Roland was a true self made entrepreneur always committed to the success of his company and employees who built his passion with honesty and handshakes. Roland is a man who was able to fulfill his aspirations along with a little luck. In his spare time Roland enjoyed fishing in Alaska, boating in the San Juan's, Husky football and traveling with his family. Roland was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years Geraldine in 2008. Roland passed peacefully February 12th, while surrounded by his three children, Rhett, Shale and Shauna and their spouses Dianne, Kimberly and Allan. Roland has five grandchildren Britt, Jack, Mitchell, Natalie and Christopher. Join us for a celebration of Roland's life at New Castle Golf and Country Club Thursday February 17th from 4:00-7:00p.m. In lieu of flowers, charitable donations preferred to Disabled American Veterans at: www.dav.org/donate. Friends are invited to share memories, view photos and sign the family's on-line guest book at www.flintofts.com. Arrangements by Flintofts Funeral Home 425-392-6444.

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Published by The Seattle Times from Feb. 13 to Feb. 16, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Roland Undi

4 Entries

Kim

February 15, 2011

Roland was truly my favorite resident in BW.Roland and I actually met in just the first few days of him moving to TR almost 3 years ago and I was I believe his first care giver when he still lived independently.He used to ask for my omlets regularly and it was always my pleasure to make them for him along with a fresh cup of coffee.
I knew Roland as a kind and gentle man, loved to talk of old days, Forks,his business,the news and never spoke of Geraldine without a tear in his eye.Roland had a wonderful belly laugh that was contagious to all and my dear Roland...I miss you so much already and hold you close to my heart.
Forever... May you rest gently now..until we meet again..

Jon Krimm & Whitley Evergreen

February 14, 2011

I personally didn't know Roland as well as many of my employees who worked for him when he owned and operated Evergreen Mobile.

However, I did have the pleasure of meeting and visiting with Roland on many occasions when he would stop by the factory that he obviously loved just to visit and say hello to his previous employees/friends.

He would always walk in to the office with a big smile on his face and made a point of shaking everyone’s hand.

Roland always talked to and treated me as if I were an old friend and I truly enjoyed his visits and the stories he would tell of the old days. "He always had such really great stories"

We all miss those visits and those wonderful stories.

Our prayers and deepest sympathy
go out to the Undi family during this very difficult time.

Sincerely,
Jon Krimm and the entire Whitley Evergreen staff .

February 13, 2011

It is such a sad day when we lose someone who was as well liked, caring about others, and always a pleasure to visit with as Roland Undi. I met Roland in Forks in 1936 ( my very first day of school ) and he was just the same throughout his entire life. Good natured, very hard working, and always concerned about others needs and wants.
As an individual, Roland was the " Real Deal", as were his parents, brothers, and sister.

Sincerely,
Jim Mason

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February 13, 2011

We detailed Rolands boat "Conference Room" for years. He was a joy to be around. We heard terrific stories, like taking dynomite in an old model A up in to the woods to do some "logging". He also would give us a few stock tips here and there. He was a very gregarious fun loving guy who always made you smile. He will be missed. Ann and Angela

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