Bryan Thielke Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Feb. 11 to Feb. 12, 2010.

Bryan THIELKE Bryan Fredrick Thielke, 58, died at home of pancreatic cancer on Feb. 8, 2010. He was born Sept. 18, 1951 in Salt Lake City, the son of Barry Arthur Thielke and Glenna Ruth Archer. He attended East High School and the University of Utah. While in college, he did a summer journalism internship in New York City. There, he met Linda Brown, another intern from California. They carried on a long-distance romance while finishing college, and were married in Salt Lake City in 1978. Bryan realized his dream of working in television news when he was hired on to the assignment desk at KSL in Salt Lake. He worked his way up to producer, and then moved on to another producer position at KMGH in Denver. In 1983, he was hired at KIRO TV in Seattle, where he eventually became the assignment manager. He is survived by: his wife, Linda of Issaquah; daughter and family Kathleen, Eric and Georgia Gustafson of Tinley Park, IL; son Brett of Kirkland; brother Bruce of Salt Lake City; sister and family Merle, Ron and Elizabeth Witter of Gig Harbor; and his extended news family at KIRO. The Thielke family greatly appreciates the outstanding medical care Bryan received from: Dr. Shawn Nixon; Dr. Philip Gold; Alice Albright, RN; pharmacist Martin Daffron; and Evergreen Hospice. Services will be held at Flintoft's Funeral Home, 540 E. Sunset Way, Issaquah on Saturday, Feb. 13 at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services. Private burial will be at Hillside Cemetery in Issaquah. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Bryan's memory to Arts Corps, a non-profit arts education program, at www.artscorps.org. Funeral directions and the online guestbook at www.flintofts.com.

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February 20, 2010

Alice Albright

What can I say that would ever sum up getting to help him through his treatment? That he never complained? That he never asked, "why me?"
That he always wanted to know how I was doing? That he always, always made me smile the minute I saw him. That he was upbeat and funny? When he talked about his family I couldn't help but think that it would have been cool to be in it. I read about the man that he was and I see that I only got a tiny glimpse of him. That small part was a gracious and lovely spirit that will be sorely missed. My best to the family that he so loved. Alice Albright

February 19, 2010

Bryan, you sweet, kind, gentle man. You will always have a piece of our heart.
Rocky

February 14, 2010

I'm so sorry to hear about Bryan's passing. I will always remember him behind the assignment desk chasing the big story. Thielke family you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Lori Nixon

February 12, 2010

Wendy Caputo

I worked with Bryan many years ago at Stockdale Corporation. He was a very kind, and talented man. Heartfelt condolences to his family!

February 12, 2010

Wendy Tuckett

It saddens us to hear of Bryan's passing. He was a truly remarkable person with many gifts and was blessed with a wonderful family. Bryan had such a positive, profound influence on our family. Our hearts go out to his loved ones.

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