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Walter Coy MEREDITH, Jr. Walter Coy Meredith, beloved husband, father, and grand-father, died on February 26, 2011, at the age of 93. Walter was born on April 27, 1917, in Tacoma, WA, to parents W. Coy Meredith Sr. and Sylvia Grinnell. He grew up delivering groceries for his father's general store in Burton on Vashon Island. He graduated from the University of Washington and went on and continued his education at Harvard Business School. Walter served as a Naval Lieutenant during World War II from 1942-1946. After returning, he married Marjorie Brownell and had two children, Marilyn and Jeffrey. He worked for Kelley Clarke and retired in 1982. Until his passing, he remained an active member of the University of Washington Alumni Association and was a Tyee Club member for 50 years. He was also an active member of the Last Man's Club, Rotary, Overlake Golf Club, Seattle Tennis Club, Rainier Club, and the Washington Athletic Club. His wife of 52 years preceded him in death in 1999. He was survived by: daughter, Marilyn (Stephen) Owen of Ft. Collins, CO, son, Jeffrey Meredith of Seattle, grandchildren, Kelly (Drew) Smith of Billings, MT, Eric Owen of Montana, and Kristina (Jens) Olsgaard of Billings, MT, and great-grandchildren, Owen and Samantha Smith, and Osa Olsgaard of Billings, MT. A small gathering will be held on March 5, 2011, at 10am at Emerald Heights in Redmond, WA. Memorials may be sent to the Burton Community Church.
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Dear Jeff and Marilyn,
I was saddened to hear about your father.
My thoughts are with you.
Steve Guinn
March 9, 2011
Jeff and Marilyn....Your dad was a large part of our lives when Bob started Icicle and we kept in touch with your folks over the years.
He always had a positive attitude which made him a joy to be around.
Believe it or not he got my son to take piano lessons.
We will all miss him. Pam Thorstenson
March 6, 2011
Dear Jeff and Marilyn,
I remember your dad well and fondly. Such a gift that he was with you for so long. I'm sure your mother is happy to have him with her.
Marlice (Morrison) Gulacsik
March 4, 2011
My dearest friends, I feel your dad wanted us back in each others lives.. I loved your dad and will miss him terribly. His gentle kindess, his smile and his I love you barb will always be in my heart.
My love goes out to both of you.
barb (songstad) middaugh
barb middaugh
March 4, 2011
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