Walter John Zabriskie

1950 - 2017

Walter John Zabriskie

Died peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on December 15, 2017, in Seattle, WA following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Walt was born on February 27, 1950, in Albuquerque, NM. He was the youngest child of Jesse and Nell Zabriskie. Walt was a proud Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of Washington with a degree in Economics. He later earned his MBA from the Albers School of Business at Seattle University where he was the distinguished scholar in his class. Walt served as CFO at a number of companies, which lead to his CEO position at Titus US for 20 years. He finished his career as a partner at Next Level Consulting.

Walt was happiest when he was giving to others, whether it be family, friends, or his community. As a member of the visiting committee at the University of Washington, Department of Economics, he developed a mentorship program, which continues today. Walt was also a proud member of Christ Our Hope parish. During the past five years, he received some of his greatest satisfaction and personal rewards serving on the board as Treasurer of Amara, a not-for-profit that serves children in foster care.

Walt was a great family man, loving father, and devoted grandfather. His family and friends will always remember him as determined, kind, gracious, and generous.

Walt is survived by his wife of 45 years, Christine (Pugel); his daughter, Claire; and his son, Nicholas and his wife, Nicole; two granddaughters, Zoe and Campbell. He is also survived by his brother, Don Zabriskie; and his sister, Linda Gibbs, and Walt will be forever missed by his extended Pugel family.

A Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, December 23 at 11AM at St. Anne Catholic Church

1411 First Ave W., Seattle 98119.

Remembrances may be sent to Amara: https://amaraputskidsfirst.org/get-involved/make-a-donation/ or

Amara Attn: Development

5907 Martin Luther King Jr. Way S, Seattle, WA 98118

Guest book at harveyfuneral.com

Hoffner Fisher & Harvey