Samuel J. Bryant Jr.

Samuel J. BRYANT, Jr. Born in St. Louis, MO. on December 14, 1926, died March 11, 2003. Preceded in death by his first wife, Lois; grandson, Samuel J. Bryant IV; and daughter-in-law, Tina. He is survived by his loving wife, Katie; children, Samuel J. Bryant III, Kimberly A. (Roy) March, Daniel J. (Toni) Bryant, and Thurman (Cathy) Bryant; his special sister, Cora Ida Burdett, of St. Louis; grandchildren, Sara, Melissa, Zachary, Thurman, Max, Steven, Forrest, Brett, Preston, and two nieces. Sam's sales career started in St. Louis with the International Shoe Co. He was transferred to Seattle and worked for 12 years dealing with all the major retailers in the area. He moved on to 3M Advertising where he worked for 13 years before he "lost his mind" and opened Emmett Watson's Oyster Bar in the Pike Place Market. Now owned and operated by his son, Thurman, it's currently in its 25th year. "We love you, Pop, and we miss you. But as you say, 'No blubbering!'" Sam felt very lucky to have an extended family through Katie's daughters, Anna (Alain) Nicolai, Michelle (Gary) Macy and Suzanne (Scott) Marcy; Katie's sisters, Lynn Cross and Eleanor Moffett; and Katie's brother, Dr. Ray (Pearl) Lobb, who gave endless love and support during his illness. From Katie: "My husband, Sam, was the eternal optimist. For him, the cup was always half full. He was idealistic, considerate, and generous. He believed the best of everyone; he embraced life. Thank you, dear Sam, for 12 wonderful years. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, March 21, 2003, 12:00 p.m.; Evergreen-Washelli Funeral Home Chapel, 11111 Aurora Ave. N., Seattle. Remembrances may be sent to Hospice of Jefferson County, 834 Sheridan Ave., Port Townsend, 98368. Please sign the online guestbook at www.evergreen-washelli.com