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JOHN BOTHELL Sr.

FUNERAL HOME

Price-Helton Funeral Home

731 W Main St

Auburn, Washington

JOHN BOTHELL Obituary

John D. Bothell Sr. John D. Bothell, 80, passed away unexpectedly on February 25th, 2011 during an outdoor adventure in the Desert Wildlife Area near Moses Lake, WA, the place he loved to frequent most of his life as an avid water fowler. John Sr. was born in Seattle, WA March 28, 1930 to the late Howard Sr. and Dorothy Bothell, founders of the Bothell Chevrolet Company in Auburn, WA, later to become Bothell Brother's Chevrolet as he and his brother Howard Bothell Jr. took over the family business, eventually changing the name to Auburn Chevrolet. John and Howard Jr. sold the family business in 2001. John Sr. graduated from Auburn Senior High School and served in the United States Navy. He was also a graduate of the General Motors Dealer Business School. John Sr. was active in the Auburn community, having served as past president of the Kiwanis Club and served his community as a member of the YMCA of Auburn Board of Directors, Auburn Auto Dealers, King County Auto Dealers, Washington State Auto Dealers, Masonic Lodge, Auburn Chamber of Commerce, Shriners, The Auburn Elks Club, and was a contributor to the Ducks Unlimited and Delta Waterfowl Wildlife Organizations. John Sr. will be remembered for the love and leadership he provided to his family and his love for the Lord as a member of the Overcomer Covenant Church of Auburn. He was an avid outdoorsman with a passion for hunting and fishing. He also had a very distinctive laugh and a warm smile for everyone he came in contact with. John Sr. is survived by his brother Howard Jr. [Doris], Mazatlan Mexico, daughter Johann [Randy] of Auburn, sons John Jr. and James [Tamie] of Auburn, and his grandchildren, Leslie, Ryan, Ashley, Andrew, Gabrielle and Preston. Services will be held on Saturday, March 5th, 2011 at 9 am at Overcomer Covenant Church, 33415 Military Rd. South, Auburn WA 98001. Burial will take place immediately after the services at Auburn's Mountain View Cemetery, 2020 Mountain View Drive, Auburn WA 98001. An open house celebration of John's life will follow burial in the upper floor of the Truitt Building, 102 West Main Street, Auburn WA 98002. Remembrances can be made to the Auburn Food Bank, 930 18th Pl. NE, Auburn WA 98002, and/or the White River Valley Museum Mary Olson Farm, 918 H St. SE, Auburn WA 98002. On line sentiments are available at www.price-heltonfuneralhome.com

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) on Mar. 3, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for JOHN BOTHELL

15 Entries

March 14, 2011

A note of love to the family of John Bothell. I have been an Auburnite since 1951, graduated from Auburn High. Worked at Peckenpaugh Drug soda fountain;
worked at Auburn Credit Bureau and later at Auburn General Hospt..Mr. Bothell had a wonderful reputation and it was an honor to have talked to him on several occasions. I just lost my Husband Jerone Stadel on Feb. 27th so i know what you are going through. Horrible grieving pain. John was a very Great man. My love to all!
Irene Crandell Stadel
Pacific, Wash.

Valerie Yanak

March 10, 2011

I'm so sorry to hear of John's passing. He was a genuinely good man. His heart was always in the right place. He was a man of integrity and honesty. His family has only to be proud of the man they call Dad. He will be missed.

Chris Whorton

March 9, 2011

John and Peggy were good neighbors to a us in Highpointe, they both are missed.

Chris and Barbie Whorton

March 7, 2011

Had many good memories of attending different Chevrolet meetings with John, always positive and a fun person . Enjoyed during many dealer trade with Bothell Chevrolet. A great Dealership with great people!!

Ole Wickham
WALKER CHEVROLET
Tacoma

March 4, 2011

March 04,2011

To Johns family;
Our love an sympathy go out to you.
Roy and Marie Petersen

March 4, 2011

Tom and I were deeply saddened to read of your father's passing. We have nice memories of the dealership and most especially of our days boating. We always enjoyed talking with him and catching up on all that was new with him and the family.
Fondly,
Mary and Tom Gallagher

Charles Poe

March 4, 2011

Jamie, I have great memories of your Dad, a real 'Auburn' guy. Especially his dedication to the local DU chapter and his passion for all-things duck hunting related. Appreciated his wry sense of humor too. I guess you need that when you raise kids like us! I'm sure he's already staked out the best duck blind in the sky. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Charles (Chuck) Cariveau

March 3, 2011

As a 'punk' kid dating his daughter he always made me feel welcome and treated me with kindness. His class and inspiration gave me the drive to pursue my career and become a fire chief. He was a fine man. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Alice Coday

March 2, 2011

How lucky I was to have known your Dad. I have many fond memories sitting in his office at the dealership and chatting. He was so generous with his time, and I learned so much from him. My deepest sympathy to Johann, John and Jamie. Those were wonderful days. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you, and your family.

Janice Goodman

March 2, 2011

To the John Bothell Family,
My heartfelt understanding and sympathy.
The chimes of memory will be pealing forth the friendly message...."To our absent Life Member Brother John D. Bothell, Sr."
In love of Elkdom
Janice Goodman
Chaplain
Auburn Elks Lodge #1808

John Redington

March 1, 2011

With the utmost respect and sympathies to the family of John Bothell. It was an honor and privilege to work at the Chevrolet dealership under the Bothell leadership. Peace.

Kerri Hoffman

March 1, 2011

Johann, Randy, Les, Ryan and Family,
My heartfelt condolences for the passing of Grandpa John. I hope you are all together and sharing happy memories of him.
Thinking of you all,
Love, Kerri

March 1, 2011

Jamie, John and JoAnn, Your Dad was such a big part of my life, especially growing up. He was always so friendly and fun to be around. He was the classiest guy I've known. He dressed classy, vehicles were classy, boats were classy, he was just a class guy. Next to my dad, I loved him like a father. His love for you was so strong. I can't believe he is gone. He was larger than life. I will never forget him. My thoughts are with you and your families during this difficult time.
John Calkins

March 1, 2011

Jamie, Tamie & JoAnn,
Life & death is so unknown to all of us. We live to meet our loved one again.
We didn't know your father, but, we do know he produced two very beautiful children and raised them to be wonderful adults.
You now have an angel watching over you
and guiding you thru this journey called life.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
John & Jeanne Coffey

March 1, 2011

John was so well-loved by me and my family. I will miss him in my happiest times, and my sad times. I will never forget the love and support he lent to my mom and myself. It is with deep sorrow I bid goodbye to you John. May the peace of God be forever yours.
I am so grateful that you were a part of my life journey.

Stephanie Collier

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