Monroe, Washington
Donald "Donnie" Dean Guertin Jan. 22, 1954 - Nov 8, 2012
Donald "Donnie" Dean Guertin died unexpectedly. He endured years of pain from multiple surgeries, until he finally found comfort and peace. He was a 1972 graduate of Edmonds High, and then continued to college studying music,...Read MoreMy sweet Minnie-Girl and Beloved Boys,
My heart is with you and grieves over the passing of Donnie. I hold many dear memories of our family times together--holidays, birthdays, graduations, snow fights, Lake Chelan, Pinegrila, Sacramento, and simply relaxing together. May the love created in sweet times surround you. Know you are deeply loved. Love, Shell
Shelley Balla-Hawkins
November 27, 2012 | Sacramento, CA
Dearest Family, We are so sad to hear of Donnie's passing.Though we have not seen you all for a long while now,we have thought of you often.You are such a wonderful family! We will never forget and always be grateful for how good you were to us and our late parents when you lived on Baker St.God's ways are such a mystery sometimes.May happy memories of your departed Loved One help comfort you during this difficult time.Such a huge loss of a good and decent man!Please know our prayers are with...
Cookie Spear
November 27, 2012 | Everett, WA
Dear Family, there are many memories I have of the Guertins up at Lake Goodwin! Of course I remember hanging out at the beach with Donnie and teaching him how to water ski, I of course was not his only teacher but I do remember either deep water or step starting, that was so long ago I just forget which. I think Lori and Kim will attest to lots of beach adventures we had.
I am sorry for your loss.
Nora Riley-Getz
November 25, 2012 | Snohomish, WA
I have so many fond memories of Don while he visited the family cabin at Lake Goodwin which where in his early teens we hung out together during the summer. Water skiing, swimming, enjoying evening fires at the beach – counting shooting stars and all those other things teenagers find fun were a big part of my life. I've only seen him a few times in our adult years – mostly skiing at Stevens, but will miss those brief encounters. I feel for his grieving family and friends and can understand...
Steve Jangaard
November 25, 2012 | Stanwood, WA
Minnie,
I haven't seen you all in so long - but I just heard over the holiday and found this article, so it must be true. Love you all, and I'm so sorry to hear he is no longer with us.
~Tabby
Tabitha Fletcher
November 25, 2012 | Mukilteo, WA
I can't express how sad I am for your loss. Donnie was such a great man, and I am fortunate to have known him if only for a brief time in my life. I am so sorry for both you and your amazing sons. I know you are a pillar of strength for them, Melinda.
Lance Balla
November 21, 2012 | SEATTLE, WA
Dear Minnie,
My heart goes out to you and your family. I read the paper online so was very shocked when I saw this. You and your family were a big part of my life when I was young and working at Merry Tiller and also very special to me. Although I do not see you often you are in my thoughts.
Sincerely,
Janice
Janice Dorsey
November 18, 2012 | Camano Island, WA
Very sorry for your loss. I never knew Donald. But I grew up in Edmonds. Moved to Maryville in 1974 and finished high school in 1975. May God Bless You. Kevin Guertin.
Kevin Guertin
November 18, 2012 | Marysville, WA
Dear Guertin Family:
With the love which all of you share together, hopefully you can heal together too. We were friends with Grampa Don and Shirley for many years and know how proud they were of all of you. Our thoughts are with you. God's blessings be with you. Sincerely, LeRoy and Carol Johnson and Family
November 16, 2012