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Stanley Bruhn Obituary
Stanley Keith BRUHN (1925 - 2010) Stanley passed away July 22, 2010 after a very long and confining illness. He was born November 12, 1925 in Lake McMurray to parents Carl and Anna Bruhn. He was the youngest of nine children. He was known affectionately to friends and neighbors as "Bud". Stan attended Sedro-Woolley High School for three years and graduated from Everett High School while working nights at Walton Plywood. After graduation he followed a family tradition and enlisted in the Navy. He served proudly for three years on the"U.S. Hill" and was Honorably Discharged January 2, 1951. His education continued at Everett Community College and the University of Washington Law School. He graduated in 1954. He was initiated into Sigma Chi Fraternity in 1952. Stanley served as Skagit County Deputy Prosecutor, and practiced individually for three years prior to joining Bill Bannister in a partnership that lasted 26 years. Many of the young lawyers who worked with them are still serving the people of Skagit County. With mixed emotions Stan left Bill Bannister and the firm when he was elected Superior Court Judge. He served for two terms and retired in 1997. He filled his retirement with golf at the Skagit Golf and Country Club, duck and pheasant hunting, fishing and skiing with family and friends. He and his wife Marlene shared a love of traditional jazz and traveled from Seattle to Boston to hear top bands. He was active in Rotary and other service organizations. Despite his exciting career the most important part of Stan's life was his family and his friends. He will be remembered as a loving fun husband, father, grandfather and friend with a wonderful sense of humor. Stan is survived by his wife of 38 years, Marlene; his daughter, Elizabeth Stewart (John); granddaughters, Whitney and Carter; his daughter, Barbara Sinnott and grandson, Brendan; two step-sons, Alan and Jerry Frank; and two stepgrandsons. Jason and Bryan Frank; and many favorite nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father and mother and eight brothers and sisters. In lieu of flowers please send donations to your favorite charity. You may share thoughts and stories and sign the on-line guest book at www.hawthornefh.com. Please join the family in a celebration of Stan's life on Monday, August 9, 2010 from 2:00 - 5:00 pm at the Skagit Golf and Country Club. Arrangements are under the care of Hawthorne Funeral Home, Mount Vernon, WA.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Stanley Bruhn
Bruce Rogers
July 23, 2023
Was always good fishin with ya judge. Now run over there and set yer own hook. RUN!!! Will always miss ya friend.
Dale Larson
August 12, 2010
Dear Marlene,
I only recently heard of Stan's passing from Dave Meekhof. I was so saddened to hear of this, as I have often recalled Stan coming across the street with a cigar in his mouth and his dog by his side. My best wishes go to you and yours. You were our favorite neighbors!
Keith and Mary Klock
August 11, 2010
Keith and I send our love and caring to you Marlene for your loss. We treasure our long time friendship with you and Stan. We have our wonderful memories of Stan to sustain us and feel privileged to have known the "judge". We hope we will see you again at some jazz event somewhere.
Love and hugs,
Louise Pihl
August 9, 2010
Dear Marlene and family,
We have been thinking of you today especially and wishing we could have joined you in the celebration of Stan's life, and we would have but for Bill's "mysterious" disease sending him to ER in the wee hours of this morning. He is so glad he got a chance to visit with you and Alan yesterday. We have such warm memories of Stan and his friendly infectious spirit.
You have been, you are and you will be in our prayers.
Bill and Louise Pihl
Louise Pihl
August 9, 2010
Dear Marlene and family, We have been thinking of you and wishing we could join you in the celebration of Stan's life today, and we would have been but for Bill's "mysterious" disease sending him to ER in the wee hours of this morning. He was so happy he got to visit with you and Alan yesterday at Church.
We have such warm memories of Stan and his friendly, contagious spirit.
You have been, you are and you will be in our prayers.
Bill and Louise Pihl
Ellie Powers
August 9, 2010
Dear Marlene, Elizabeth and Barbara;
Stan drew up the first will I ever made in Mount Vernon. He was one of the first people in Mount Vernon to buy one of my paintings. I didn't want to sell it to him because I thought it was too subdued for his sunny disposition, but it did look good in his office.
One time he took a very long time to bill me for a service and I remember his laugh when I sent him some worthless old bills, with a note reminding him how long I had been waiting for his statement.
Another time he was late for an appointment and when he came in, he sheepishly admitted to having been shopping for a new duck call.To me it was a beautiful piece of hand made art, but he wanted to demonstrate it, and excitedly let loose. I'm sure that call resounded in every slough and cornfield in the county.I think it explains my collapsed ear drum.
But Stan was also serious, caring, and kind. And my dearest memory, is of a day 40 years ago, when I sat on a courtroom seat, alone and anguished, waiting to hear the jury's verdict,in the trial of a loved one. And then a true friend came and put his arm around me, his other hand clasping my two hands, as the verdict was read. I won't ever forget that, Stan. The tears I shed as I write this, are for you as well as your wife and daughters, and the rest of the family whom you loved, and who loved you. You will be missed by many.
Wayne & Wyn Clews
August 7, 2010
Marlene; Wyn joins me in saying you folks have been missed at Jazz Festivals. We enjoyed our visits and the dances exchanged. Regrettably, Wyn and Stan never did get the opportunity to do the "Meatloaf Cookoff Challenge". I do hope we are privileged to see you at a Festival somewhere in the NW.
Ken & Diane Cottingham
August 6, 2010
Dear Marlene & Family,
Stan was such a fun guy. We have missed both of you over the last few years at the jazz festivals & dances. You both always added a lot & we enjoyed your company. Ken liked to talk about court & court happenings with Stan. We send you our thoughts, prayers & love, Ken & Diane
Ken & Diane Cottingham
August 6, 2010
Dear Marlene & family -- Stan was a pleasure to know. We have missed you both over the past few years at the jazz functions. Ken always enjoyed chatting with Stan over some of their in-common courtroom situations. We both always enjoyed your friendship & would love to see you again some day. Our thoughts, prayers & love to you....Ken & Diane
Tip & Dick Martin
August 6, 2010
Dear Marlene, we always looked forward to seeing you and Stan at jazz festivals, and we’ve been missing you both for several years. Our hearts are heavy with the realization that we’ll not see Stan anymore. We’ll miss Stan’s joyful spirit, but we’ll treasure the connection we had. You are both such openly warm and gracious people, and you both were an important part of our jazz family. We know it might be very difficult, but we hope to see you at some jazz events in the future.
Love, Tip and Dick
Phil & Gerri Eggers
August 5, 2010
Marlene-We became acquainted some years back at a jazz festival. I loved talking with Stan and we shared some books that we recommended to each other. I'm sure that I received more from Stan than he received from me. We have really missed both of you the past several years. I feel very sad that Stan is gone but glad that he is no longer suffering pain.
We send our love and thoughts your way, Marlene.
Phil and Gerri
Loretta & Randy Hucks
August 5, 2010
Marlene - We feel so privileged to have known you and Stan through jazz. He was so much fun - and I (Loretta) enjoyed dancing with him while he was able. He will be missed in the jazz world that we all are a part of. Much love and good thoughts are with you.
Loretta & Randy
Leo Scarpelli
August 5, 2010
Stan was incredibly welcoming to me when I'd come over to work on Marlene's pc; I will always regret I didn't get to enjoy a few intellectual conversations with him. Stan just radiated kindness and joy.
Mary B Beaton
August 4, 2010
Marlene and family. My children always keep me informed to the news from home. We all remember Stan with very fond memories. The children were raised at the Skagit Golf & Country Club and they all remember the members there from their childhood. They all had a great impact in their lives, be it a smile and kind word, words of wisdom or discipline on the Course. They helped shape their lives. Stan is a Gentleman who always stood out. Wonderful Person, Beautiful Memories, Greatly Missed. We are all thinking of you. God Bless you all.
Sue VanDerAa
August 2, 2010
I have many memories of Uncle Bud from my childhood. Hope that the memorial service is a comfort and a blessing. It is my husband's birthday and he will be working til after 5 that day so will not be in attendance.
Sue VanDerAa
August 2, 2010
Marlene, August 9 is Bud's birthday and he will be working til after the memorial ends. I have many memories of Uncle Bud from my childhood. Hope the day is a blessing for you.
michael Mills
August 1, 2010
Sorry about stan marlene i will miss him alot we had alot of fun at the river bank
Paul Luvera
August 1, 2010
Stanley was a caring lawyer and a very decent human being. I am honored to have been his law partner for so many years. I've previously posted my thoughts about Stan at www.paulluverajournal.com and only wish I could be present at the memorial when I'm obligated to be out of state. May be rest in peace
Greg Hinton
July 31, 2010
Dear Marlene, Barb and Liz,
I am so sorry to learn of your loss of my long time friend...Stan. I remember back in about 1963 selling Stan his first Oldsmobile. Boy was he excited and smiling big! He at that time was my friend, lawyer, customer until I sold out the family business. I also remember when Stan went to the Bench thinking what will I do without Stan.
What great memories of a "Good Guy" I will miss you Perry Mason! I used to call him that. LOL
July 30, 2010
Rest peacefully SKB.
Our Father’s Partner and Friend.
The Banister Family
Annie (Martin) Holmgren
July 29, 2010
Dearest Marlene, Liz and Barb,
Stanley will be sorely missed by the many who knew and loved him, myself included. He was a great friend to my mom and dad. I will always remember his smile and laugh, and the day he broke his ankle skimboarding at Samish on the first day of a month-long vacation, but he smiled in his cast anyway.
Love always,
Annie
Sheila Gunerius
July 29, 2010
Marlene and Family,
I will remember Stan with much fondness. Our dinners out almost every weekend, his wonderful laugh,be it telling a joke, or hearing one. I am going to miss him.
Marlene it just you and I now, so we will get together and enjoy and think of Stan and Dale.
My Sympathy and Love,
Patricia Fisher
July 29, 2010
Marlene and family.
Deepest sympathy to you on the loss of a wonderful husband and devoted servant to his community and to the law.
I hope Stan and my Dad are fishing on the river bank in Heaven very soon.
Peace to you.
Patty (Landreth) Fisher
Walt Enquist
July 29, 2010
Barb: Your dad cut a wide swath through life earning friends, respect, and appreciation all along his way. A nice man indeed.
David S. Henley
July 29, 2010
'Tis a far better thing to be hunting pheasant in Heaven than dealing with turkeys on earth.
Jim Jacobs
July 29, 2010
Marlene: We have lost a true friend, one of the best ever. A truly delightful man and one Mary and I will miss too.
Bruce Rogers
July 29, 2010
So long judge. Great times fishin on the river bank.Catch the big one in heaven my friend.
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