Donald Licht Obituary

Donald LICHT Donald, affectionately called "Uncle Bob" by his family, was born in Emery, South Dakota on August 16, 1933. He spent the first three years of his life in Monroe, South Dakota and in 1936 moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota where he went to school. He graduated from Robbinsdale High School on June 7, 1951. Don's most interesting year of schooling was as the only 6th grade student in a one-room country schoolhouse, taught by one teacher in French Lake, Minnesota. The school had electricity but no indoor plumbing and the grass in the schoolyard was mowed by the neighbors' cows. Don was drafted into the army in September of 1953 and after four months basic training (the last two months being in anti-aircraft artillery) in Ft. Bliss, Texas he contended that he had the great good fortune of being sent to Germany for sixteen months where he learned to speak enough German to get by. It also afforded him the opportunity to visit four other Western European countries. Don never lost his interest in German culture, especially the language, music and people. After the service he worked in Minneapolis for two and a half years and then went to school for two quarters at the University of Minnesota and then, in January of 1959, he moved to Seattle where he drove Seattle Transit and Metro Transit for 39 years, 9Â½ months, and had the great honor and privilege of being elected Operator of the Year in 1995 and earned a 36-year safe-driving award. They didn't hand out diplomas at "graduation" but it was a veritable education in itself as any bus driver can attest. Don leaves behind a loving sister, and a number of nieces, grand-nieces and nephews. Don wanted the family to thank not only the cancer specialist doctors, but also the nurses in the oncology ward on the tenth floor at Virginia Mason Hospital, as well as the loving staff and residents at Providence Mt. St. Vincent where, even though in some pain, he enjoyed very much his remaining time. There will be a Viewing at the Howden-Kennedy Funeral Home, 3909 SW Alaska St (206-932-0356) on Tuesday, Feb. 19 from 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. A Memorial Service at Hope Lutheran Church, 4456 42nd Ave SW, on Wednesday Feb. 20 at 1:00 p.m. and a Mass at Providence Mt. St. Vincent, 4831 35th Ave SW on Thursday Feb. 21 at 1:30 p.m. Please make memorial gifts to Providence Mt. St. Vincent Foundation or the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (www.Pancan.org). Please sign our guest book at: www.Howden-Kennedy.com

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Published by The Seattle Times from Feb. 18 to Feb. 19, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Donald Licht

8 Entries

Karen & Deb

March 8, 2008

To Don’s Family:

We live in Don’s neighborhood, on the block just south of Providence/Mt. St. Vincent. We got to know Don over the past few years, as he walked past our house frequently & often stopped to chat when we were out gardening. He always had interesting & nice things to say. We will really miss him! His visits always left us feeling good.

Shirley Brown

February 25, 2008

To the rest of cousin Bob's family my thoughts and prayers are with you, we lost a great family member and friend...

Rita Michelotti

February 21, 2008

To the family of Don Licht:
I went to the same church as Don--Hope Lutheran Church.

The nicest memory I have of Don is his wonderful way of praying for all of the sick and infirmed, the military men and women in Iraq and Afghanistan, the situation in our country, etc. At first I thought that he had a list in his hand as he prayed out loud because he named all of the names in sequence--never missing a syllable. He spoke loudly and clearly and covered all who were sick in our midst! When I looked up, I saw that he did not have anything in his hands. He spoke all of the prayer needs on his heart by memory! His absence has been keenly felt in our church services for a long time. May God bless you, his dear family, at this time of Don's death. He was a real true saint of our Lord. We will see him again in eternity.

Katie Berry

February 19, 2008

I will miss you Uncle Bob. You were a shining star to all of us.

Robert Morgan

February 19, 2008

I'm a retired 1st line supvr. Met Don @ east base in 1977. Though he mostly worked nights would see him once in awhile. After making Supvr was in the comm center...1 night Don called on the radio and said he just came upon a head-on acc on the i90 bridge. He was there for over 2 1/2 hrs and never complained, just wanted to get " his people" home. He served the public and never talked down to anybody regardless...he was the greatest. I am sorry for your loss.

Catfish Louie

February 18, 2008

It was an honor to know and work with you all these years. Rest in Peace.

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