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Geoffrey Perr Obituary
Geoffrey Steven PERR Geoffrey Steven Perr, age 49, of Mercer Island passed away peacefully after a long illness on Sunday, December 3, 2006. Geoff was a recognized leader in the Seattle area dental community for over two decades. Born in Cleveland, Ohio in 1957, he graduated from the University of Michigan in 1979. After earning his degree in dentistry in 1983 at Emory University in Atlanta, Geoff served the Seattle community during his subsequent residency at the University of Washington. During his 20 years of private practice in Bellevue, Geoff brought his unique expertise, caring and compassion to his patients. A life-long athlete and avid outdoorsman, Geoff enjoyed the challenges, friendships and spiritual richness of life in the Northwest. He pursued skiing, hiking, cycling, mountain biking and boating, along with a host of other sports and activities. A devoted father, Geoff took great pleasure in sharing these interests with his son on beaches, ski slopes and playing fields. Geoff is survived by his son, Jonathan; his sister, Andrea of Vienna, Virginia; his sister, Hilary of San Francisco, California; his brother, Jon of Portland, Oregon; and his parents, Adrienne and Irwin Perr of Kirkland, Washington. Geoff's life will be celebrated during a public memorial service to be held on Saturday, January 13, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. at the Shilshole Bay Beach Club, 6413 Seaview Avenue NW in Seattle. In lieu of flowers or other remembrances, his family suggests that donations be made to the ALS Association.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Geoffrey Perr
Penny Markovitz-Ott
July 12, 2017
Hearing about this saddens my heart, although it's been YEARS since our group teen antics in Cleveland Heights, Geoff's persona has never left my memory. His gentle eyes and sense of humor. My heart sunk as we all gathered at his home in Cleveland one evening and watched as the North American moving vans were filling up their household...the disbelief that he was really moving was thick....we as a group of friends were all sad to see him leave our "clan", the memories and laughter will never be forgotten...in years to follow, as we all do I think, I looked up Geoff and found that he'd become a dentist..that made me happy, how I wished I lived in the Pacific NW and would've LOVED to go to him! All I read were wonderful testimonials and I was envious of his patients! How pleasing to know that he grew to be so loved, just as he was as one of our teen friends, how accomplished he was and how he loved life and nature. I am so sorry to hear about this, even so many years later, please know what a cherished part of my life he was back in the 70's and what a great man he bacame...accept my deepest condolences Perr family.
Gary Weil
January 12, 2007
Geoff has a courageous and adventuresome soul. His heart is full of love, grace and dignity. I feel honored to have shared part of his life's journey with him. He showed me a model of being that has helped me and will be shared with other patients.He will be forever missed but never forgotten!
Jean and Paul Suzuki
January 11, 2007
Dear Family
Our deepest condolences to you and your family. We are part of the dental community and have fond memories of Geoff. However brief our contacts were with him he was unforgettably friendly and a most sincere person.
We shall think of him whenever we are in Sun Valley or Crystal Mountain skiing.
Sincerely Jean and Paul Suzuki
Ann Okitsu
January 3, 2007
Dear Andrea and the Perr Family:
Remembering the days of our residency together, Jeff always had a sincere and kind heart. There was a naive boyishness about him that loved to joke around yet when it came to important matters such as dentistry and concern for others he had an a serious intensity about him that I'll never forget. We loved to call him Perrrrr for Perfect as he always wanted to do things perfectly and would not give up until he had done so. He and Squiteri always had us laughing with all the mischievious things and antics they loved to come up with. He was like a brother to me through the tough times of my divorce, always there to lean on and give a sympathetic ear. It grieves me that such a wonderful, youthful and alive person like Geoff is gone. He is the last person I would have expected to go so young. May God comfort you through these times and know he was well loved.
Sincerely,
Ann Okitsu,DDS
(formerly Ann Marshaleck)
Brian Hogan
January 2, 2007
Geoff, I was only beginning to know what an incredible person you were and what an impact you had on people. I take comfort in knowing that you have found the best ski slopes and bike trails one could ever ever imagine. Be well.
Geri Vahey
December 27, 2006
Geoff will be missed by all the lives he touched, no matter how briefly. My heart goes out to the Perr family.
Jane Perr
December 25, 2006
In memory of my cousin Geoff:
"His life was gentle, and the
elements
So mixed in him that Nature might
stand up
And say to all the world, "This was
a man!"
-- William Shakespeare
Jerry Reynolds
December 19, 2006
My heart goes out to the Perr family for their loss.Geoff was an exceptionally good man who will never be forgotten.
cindy Blair
December 19, 2006
Dr. Perr's family-He was a genuine and compassionate man and caring dentist. I will miss his kindness and humor, not always easily found in a dentist. He actually hand built a tooth I broke some years ago, we always laughed that I broke it biting down on a lego candy! My thoughts are with you all as you carry his spirit forward. Cindy Blair, Kirkland, WA
Kathleen and Larry Crews
December 17, 2006
Dear Perr Family: Words cannot express the sadness and sorrow for the loss of Geof; our mountain bike and ski buddy, our kind dentist,our friend, your father, son and brother. You all are amazing and Geof will now be your guardian angel. Peace to you all!
Herb and Mimi Perr
December 17, 2006
We honor Geoffrey Perr as a brave and gentle man who bore his terrible fate heroically.
Toni Robertson
December 13, 2006
To the family of Dr Perr. My family were patients at Dr Perrs practise for many years. He did a great job. He was definantly a perfectionist. I don't think I'll ever find a better dentist for my family.
I'm so sorry for your loss. God Bless
Andrea Perr
December 12, 2006
Dear Geoff, my heart is broken. I miss you so much. Thanks for being the best big brother a girl could have and giving me something to believe in.
Mike and Jamie Neilson
December 12, 2006
We love you Geoff. Your spirit will remain in our hearts forever.
Nancy Yurcisin
December 12, 2006
God bless you, Geoff. May your spirit soar...
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