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Gregory Kosanke Obituary
March 13, 1952 - January 23, 2022
Bellingham, Washington - Greg Kosanke, age 69, passed away at home in Bellingham on Sunday, January 23, 2022. He was born March 13, 1952 in Wichita, KS to Capt. Carl W and Mary C. (Rebenack) Kosanke. Greg graduated from O'Dea High School, Western Washington University and earned his law degree from Gonzaga University. He married Joan Neupert June 1977 and had three daughters. As a longtime attorney in Whatcom County, Greg was a partner in Smith, Kosanke & Wright in Lynden. Beloved brother, father, grandfather and uncle. He traveled the world and enjoyed scuba diving, snow skiing, the Zags and the Sonics, kicking-ass in court, and watching his grandkids run around his house and play in the lake.
Greg was preceded in death by his father, Carl Kosanke; and his mother, Mary Kosanke Bibeau. He is survived by his three daughters; Jane McCabe, Lucy Kosanke Fournier, and Amy Kosanke; grandchildren; Daisy, Ava, Fisher, and Gage; siblings; William, Thomas, Catherine, and Angela. Greg was laid to rest at Holyrood Catholic Cemetery in Shoreline, WA. A Celebration of Greg's Life with reception will be held on his 70th birthday, Sunday, March 13th, 2022 at 1PM at the Squalicum Boathouse, 2600 N. Harbor Loop Dr. in Bellingham. You may share memories with the family at www.westfordfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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6 Entries
Mette Lise Rohjell
April 29, 2025
I miss you my friend.
Patricia
March 2, 2022
I am an appellate attorney who worked with Greg over the years on a number of his cases that went up on appeal. Not only did he do great work for his clients, to whom he was remarkably dedicated, he was a real pleasure to work with. So funny and smart. Brightened my day every time we talked. I am very sad to hear of his passing. How hard it must hurt to lose such a vibrant presence. I can still hear how he would laugh after one of the stories he'd tell so well.
Shellie Morris
February 16, 2022
To the Family,I never knew your dad's name,but I worked at the Whatcom County Courthouse Security line years ago.
He was a nice and enjoyable man.
Losing a Parent is not easy.May God bless you all in the days ahead.
Big D
February 3, 2022
Greg...You amazing tiger, I loved your ferocity in court, your legal acumen and your friendship. RIP my friend.
Waka
January 29, 2022
Uncle Greg, you were one of a kind and will be forever be missed. I will always remember your gentle but fierce heart and deep love for your girls & family. Rest In Peace and give Grandma and RC a hug for me.
Waka
January 28, 2022
Uncle Greg, you were one a kind and will be forever missed. I will always remember your gentle but fierce heart that deeply loved his family and girls. Rest In Peace and give Grandma and RC a hug for me.
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