Azizi Carole (Dracobly) Amundsen passed away peacefully on December 1, 2025, at her home on Mercer Island, Washington. Born on May 1, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Josephine and Elias (Fred) Dracobly.
Growing up in Raymond, Washington, Azizi's childhood was filled with music and the aromas of Lebanese cuisine. She also developed a love for fashion and an eye for detail on many buying trips with her parents for the family department store. As an accomplished cook, Azizi loved not only bringing people together and sharing her culinary talents, but also passing on that knowledge and expertise to her sons and later her grandchildren.
Azizi pursued her love of music first at Colorado Women's College and then completed her studies at the University of Washington. She was a devoted teacher for many years both in the Bellevue School District and Mercer Island, where she touched the lives of many students with her patience, kindness, and love of learning. She found great purpose in her volunteer work with the Boys and Girls Clubs, finding joy in helping others and promoting youth development outside of the classroom.
Azizi's love of music and the performing arts remained a constant, as did her love of tennis. Not only did she love playing the game, but she was also a dedicated fan and traveled to many tournaments supporting both of her sons. As an avid bridge player, Azizi's keen knowledge of the game made her a formidable opponent at the card table, a pastime she shared with her many friends. Her kindness radiated to everyone she met.
Azizi's heart met its match in her beloved husband, David Amundsen. They were married July 27, 1969, at Epiphany Parish in Seattle. One of her most cherished roles was that of grandmother to James, Claire, Grace, and Luke, and she instilled in them the values of love, family, and education.
Azizi is survived not only by her husband of over 56 years, David, but also by her sons Jonathan of New York City, and Christian and his wife Kathryn and their children James, Claire, Grace, and Luke of New Canaan, CT. She also leaves behind her brothers Ferris Dracobly of Seattle and Elias (Junior) Dracobly of Raymond, WA, and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 24 at 12pm at Emmanuel Episcopal Church on Mercer Island.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in her memory to the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (https://www.fredhutch.org/en.html).
Growing up in Raymond, Washington, Azizi's childhood was filled with music and the aromas of Lebanese cuisine. She also developed a love for fashion and an eye for detail on many buying trips with her parents for the family department store. As an accomplished cook, Azizi loved not only bringing people together and sharing her culinary talents, but also passing on that knowledge and expertise to her sons and later her grandchildren.
Azizi pursued her love of music first at Colorado Women's College and then completed her studies at the University of Washington. She was a devoted teacher for many years both in the Bellevue School District and Mercer Island, where she touched the lives of many students with her patience, kindness, and love of learning. She found great purpose in her volunteer work with the Boys and Girls Clubs, finding joy in helping others and promoting youth development outside of the classroom.
Azizi's love of music and the performing arts remained a constant, as did her love of tennis. Not only did she love playing the game, but she was also a dedicated fan and traveled to many tournaments supporting both of her sons. As an avid bridge player, Azizi's keen knowledge of the game made her a formidable opponent at the card table, a pastime she shared with her many friends. Her kindness radiated to everyone she met.
Azizi's heart met its match in her beloved husband, David Amundsen. They were married July 27, 1969, at Epiphany Parish in Seattle. One of her most cherished roles was that of grandmother to James, Claire, Grace, and Luke, and she instilled in them the values of love, family, and education.
Azizi is survived not only by her husband of over 56 years, David, but also by her sons Jonathan of New York City, and Christian and his wife Kathryn and their children James, Claire, Grace, and Luke of New Canaan, CT. She also leaves behind her brothers Ferris Dracobly of Seattle and Elias (Junior) Dracobly of Raymond, WA, and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 24 at 12pm at Emmanuel Episcopal Church on Mercer Island.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in her memory to the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (https://www.fredhutch.org/en.html).
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