Seattle, Washington
1935 - 2015
Ozell Gaines passed away on February 26, 2015 in Seattle, Washington. The obituary was featured in The Seattle Times on April 9, 2015.
Ozell was one of my best friends. We first met as students of Hamtramck High School,in Michigan. I was drawn to Ozell because of his genuine warmth and kindness to all that came in contact with him. We started our college education together, which brought us closer, as we became study buddies.
April 30, 2015
Ozell and I shared an important part of our young lives, living as family from teenage years until Ozell joined the army. Ozell was good and kind, also reverent, a true Christian. He enriched my life as I hoped I did his. I will always miss my cousin Ozell.
April 28, 2015
Ozzie visited us at least twice a week while we subversives ran the Red Robin...he was quite possibly everyone's favorite customer. Most of us visited Ozzie on his houseboat, enjoying rustic ambiance and Ozzie's soft spoken commentary. I think every time I visited Ozzie, he was hosting someone new he was helping through their own difficult time-Ozzie helped all. I simply cannot speak highly enough of this gentle man-we all LOVED to see Ozzie coming...quite literally rushing up to...
chris sutton
April 18, 2015 | Port Orchard, WA
Ozzie was an occasional confidant and co-conspirator, a much admired friend, and a one-of-a-kind guy of the first order. It was a pleasure and an honor to have known this gentle soul.
April 15, 2015
Ozell was truly a cornerstone in my life. I'd known him since I was twelve years old when my family moved to Seattle from Olympia.
I well recall a dapper Ozzie driving down Portage Bay in his old '57 MG TF, the car sputtering, and Ozzie happy and well!
Oz' (as called him) was a beloved brother, a friend and an uncle. A very dear man, Oz' was family to me and mine. His understated presence belied the true depth of his capacity, he was wise, a humanitarian beyond reproach, and...
April 13, 2015
On each of the many times I met Ozzie when I lived on Portage Bay, he always made my day a little brighter. He had a good heart and will not be forgotten while I'm alive.
Owen Haselton
April 12, 2015 | Lake Stevens, WA
Ozell was a dear neighbor when we lived in Portage Bay. We had a cat - aka "Princess" to Ozell that loved to spend time at Ozells houseboat and he took great care of her when we travelled. He was quite a character and his spirit lives on. We will miss you Ozell!-Sally & Bob
April 10, 2015
