Dr. John (Jack) Ritchie LAMEY

Sept. 6, 1939 ~ Dec. 15, 2019

Jack passed away early in the morning on December 15th

surrounded by his loving family. His departure was peaceful after a valiant fight with cancer.

He was born in Everett, WA to Dr. Walter and Olive Lamey. Growing up with his sister, Gay, in Everett and on Mission Beach in the summers, he was proud to be an Everett High Seagull and required his children and grandchildren to learn the fight song as a rite of passage.

His father introduced him to the game of golf at the age of 10, which became a lifelong passion. His natural talent and hard work earned him the Washington State Junior Championship title and set the stage for an esteemed golf career. During his high school tenure, the Everett High golf team was undefeated.

Jack went on to earn a full athletic scholarship to Stanford University where he was named to the All-American golf team. During his junior year, he transferred to the University of Washington to continue his pre-med studies and was part of the Husky team that won the Pac-8 title in 1961.

At age 6, Jack declared that he wanted to be a doctor when he grew up and accomplished his goal by graduating from the University of Washington School of Medicine in 1965. He practiced obstetrics and gynecology at Seattle Women's Clinic and Swedish Hospital for 30 years, and loved his patients and partners. At his retirement party in 2000, his nurses estimated that he delivered around 5,000 babies!

After retiring from medicine, Jack picked up his golf game in earnest. The long list of his accomplishments includes competing in the WA State Senior Open, Northwest Pro-Am, Hudson Cup Senior Amateur team (nine times), and winning the Hudson Cup Bill Eggers Award for Outstanding Senior Amateur player.

He was very active with the PNGA where he served as President of the Board of Directors. On December 10, 2019, the PNGA honored Jack by naming the PNGA Cup tournament (which he founded in 2006) the PNGA Lamey Cup. Jack was able to receive this information and was humbled by the news.

Jack spent nearly 40 years as a member of Seattle Golf Club where he was president during the Club's centennial celebration, won the Men's championship 5 times, the Senior Men's champion 5 times and the Super Senior Men's champion twice. He was also a member of The Plantation in Indio, CA where he won Senior and Super Senior championships.

Community and friends were very important to Jack. He was a past board member of Big Brothers of Seattle and past president of Northwest Forum. He enjoyed many years of comradery and competitive basketball at the Washington Athletic Club. He was a member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity and maintained close bonds with his Phi Delt brothers all his life.

Jack was particularly proud of his association with the University of Washington Golf Team and was on their advisory board until his health prevented him from serving.

But, the most important thing to him by far was his family. He and his wife, Yvonne loved spending time with their large and crazy family. Jack loved everyone fiercely and unconditionally and he traveled near and far to watch his grandkids compete and perform. Whether it was soccer, basketball, lacrosse, theater or mock trial, Papa was there.

Jack is survived by his wife, Yvonne Philippi Lamey; his sister, Gay Steere; his children, Lisa Stewart, Heidi Lamey, Michael Lamey (Stephanie), Jason Lamey, Laura Lamey (Eric Mayers); and his step-children, Mary Simpson (Kris) and Taylor Everett and Paige Porter.Jack was so proud of his ten grandchildren, Abby, Jack, Joe and Kate Stewart, Kellen and MacKenzie Lamey, Connor and Audrey Lamey, Jacob Simpson and Magnolia Mayers.

His parents, Dr. Walter and Olive Lamey, and Beckie Shaw Lamey and Diane Swett Lamey preceded him in death.

He will be deeply missed. Rest in Peace, Papa.

A Celebration of Life will be held in late January with further details forthcoming.

Remembrances may be made to Husky Golf at the University of Washington.

Hoffner Fisher & Harvey

Guestbook at harveyfuneral.com

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Published by The Seattle Times on Dec. 22, 2019.

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Aida Wittenmyer Walsh

September 16, 2024

Dr. Lamey was a wonderful doctor and I am so grateful that he was there to deliver my first daughter. She was 14 months early and he was so empathetic and kind. Thirteen months later he delivered my beautiful son and it was a wonderful moment for all. He was the best MD that anyone could ever dream of. I've never met a kinder soul. Everyone loved him.

Keely Carbary

April 18, 2021

My daughter was born on this day 38 years ago just about had a heart attack when I saw this gorgeous man come in to deliver my little girl he was so kind

Jacqui Robinson

February 17, 2020

My condolences to the Lamey clan. A fine man, a wonderful doctor with empathy for all. He treated me for almost thirty yearsmy favorite of all MD.s. Thank you Dr. Lamey with love.

Shane Wyatt

January 28, 2020

Dr. Lamey was a wonderfu, gentle and kind man who was my ob/gyn and delivered our 3 children in the 80s. Later I was fortunate to see him in a different light when he came to watch his grandsons play basketball at Seattle Prep. He will be remembered fondly by our family and all those who knew him.

Karmen KIltz Cadwell

December 28, 2019

A wonderful friend and companion at Everett High School.

Don Johnson

December 24, 2019

Jack is in the forefront of the best memories playing ball and attending social events. I remember caddying for him at the Pac 12 Championships. Jack rest in peace with Clint Names another of your best friends

David Bolin (Sr.)

December 23, 2019

Jack and I golfed together for 70 years; and did much of everything else together, rather brotherly {since we each had only sisters} except hunting, football, and
play under the mills on the Everett waterfront- his mom, Olive, forbid it. :-)
While I was the best golfer the first 5
years, he was better the next 65. When
he was playing at Stanford, and a NCAA
All-American, I was barely playing at Yale.
No one knew better than I what a special
person he was. SO SORRY Gay, and entire
family, for your huge loss!!!

Bob Holleman

December 23, 2019

I first met Jack on March 8, 1971, the night of the first Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali heavyweight championship match. Jack had just become involved in Big Brothers and he was the Big to my Little. I was a Frazier fan and he an Ali fan; we settled on a wager of a quarter. I won that one and thus began a decades long relationship. Later we upped our stakes to $1, especially for the Apple Cup; I unfortunately did not win too many of those much to his eternal glee!
My fondest memories of Jack were just spending time together, going to basketball games, having a bite to eat, going to the UW driving range teaching me golf. He was a good and patient teacher although his skill level never really rubbed off on me! Having Jack as someone that I could talk to when growing up in my teenage years was very helpful. I knew he was there for me no matter what and was always able to provide perspective and insight that was on the mark.
My condolences to the extended Lamey clan. I am so sorry for your loss. I hope it gives you a small amount of solace to know that my life, and I think the lives of many others, was enriched by having Jack in it.
Requiescat in pace, my friend.

Troy Andrew

December 22, 2019

A mentor, leader, gentleman, and great friend! I am going to miss him! I will always look to him for guidance.

Roger Niva

December 22, 2019

A multitalented friend who lived life to its fullest. I consider myself fortunate to have known him for the length of time I did.

Judy and David Waltier

December 22, 2019

You were there for us when we needed you most and for that we will be forever grateful. Thank you Dr. Lamey, Rest In Peace.

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