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Peter Williamson Obituary
Born February 20, 1942 in New York City to Henry & Kim Williamson, passed away February 18, 2020 in Shoreline WA.
After serving in the Air Force as a translator in Bitburg, Germany, Pete moved to the Seattle area and pursued many interests, including studying poetry at the University of Washington, mountain climbing, working as a printer, selling cheese at Pike Place Market, comptroller at Early Winters Ltd, and carpentry. He retired from Washington State Ferries in 2011 after 20 years service, most recently at the Edmonds Dock.
He will be remembered for his charm, wit, love of the out doors, classical music and literature, and encyclopedic knowledge of them.
He is survived by his sister Lucinda Freece, his children Shelley Thomas, James Overaa, Jewel Mjanger, Keegan Williamson, six grandchildren, and many friends.
A celebration of Pete's life will be held later. www.Legacy.com
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Robin
September 11, 2020
We lost track of Pete in recent years but thought of him while hiking Early Winters in Mazama this week. And we found this. Pete was our first landlord, neighbor, and friend when we moved to Seattle many decades ago—what a great welcome—and a few years later was a witness to our Guemes Island elopement (he may have even masterminded it!) and after that hosted my only child’s baby shower. Pete was right there for a few milestones in our lives. Wonderful memories that will be forever cherished.
March 27, 2020
I worked with Pete at the Edmonds Ferry dock decades ago. I always enjoyed his personality and easy going nature. Our kids were similar ages and we swapped stories of their achievements. What a great guy......RIP, Pete
Sgt Ken Jones, Edmonds Police Dept. (Ret)
TERESA SUMMERS
March 25, 2020
Sorry to hear the news. May he rest in peace.
Dave Nordness
March 23, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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March 23, 2020
The Cheese People at the Pike Place Market
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Sue Shellenberger
March 23, 2020
I knew you so long ago... way back when we were all young entrepreneurs and parents during the hayday of the Pike Street Market. I cherish fond memories of picnics at the lake with you and Judy and your daughter Jewel, who was exactly one month older than my son Gabriel. Sounds like you packed a lot of life into the intervening years since we last saw one another. Now you reside in the Light RIP Peter Cheese, for that is the name we called you.
Lorna Walter
March 22, 2020
I have fond memories of Peter when I left Moss Adams and joined Early Winters back in the early 80's. One memory that still makes me laugh is when he and I had a scheduled meeting with EW's banker in downtown Seattle, and Pete showed up in a pair of lederhosen! He could be a character, but he had a kind and generous heart. RIP, Peter!
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