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Richard Stern Obituary
Richard Alan Stern, 65, of Sequim, WA. passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2015 at Port Angeles Hospital. His cause of death was Congestive Heart Failure.
Dick was born on May 11, 1949 to Stanley and Genevieve Stern in Ellensburg, WA. He was raised in Ellensburg and graduated from EHS in 1967. During his years in middle and high school, he was involved in swim team and water ballet and Catholic School activities. He went to Lourdes Academy from 1956 to 1963. He served as an altar boy during his years at the Catholic Church.
In 1970 he married his high school sweetheart, Elaine Marie Pautz. They had a long and happy marriage of 44 years until his death on January 31. In 1987 they adopted a beautiful baby boy that they named Jeffrey Alan, now 28.
Dick worked for Puget Power and retired as a System operator after 35 years with the company.
Dick was blessed to grow up in a loving family and is survived by 3 brothers, 4 cousins, 5 nieces and nephews, and 6 great-nieces and nephews. His brothers are William Stern and his wife Judy, Thomas and his wife Joan, and David and his wife Mitzi. His 3 nephews are Michael, Karl and his wife Sarah, and Adam and his wife Erin. His nieces are Jody and her husband Rick Rochelle, and Rachael and husband Paul Tuhy. Great-nieces are Kaitlyn and Meaghan (from Rick and Jody Rochelle), Great-nephews are Trevor and Emily (from Michael and ex-wife Jenny), Jakob and Luke (from Karl and Sarah) and Jak and Liam (from Adam and Erin). His cousins are Janet and Darrell Eason of Ellensburg and their children Brett and Kirt, Jim Matheson and Doug Matheson (now deceased) of Sunnyside. Also Jack and Sandy Jackson of Duvall, Wa and their children, Jaime and Julia.
A Celebration of Life will be held on March 14, 2015 at Noon at the Sunland Golf and Country Club Ballroom in Sequim, Washington. Please send any donations to the American Heart Association.
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Stern
Ted Gomness
July 7, 2015
I happened into O'Reillys, in Issaquah, just yesterday - I'd run into him there a couple times since he retired so I asked if he was still "moonlighting" once in awhile. It hit me like a truck, hearing that he'd passed on... a very kind and funny man, he had patiently taught me more about 3-phase power than I can possibly remember. He will certainly be greatly missed, but I've been blessed that I got to know and work with him.
April 17, 2015
Elaine
I was so sorry to recently hear about Dick's passing. (Thank you Dale for keeping the Guest Book Open)
I have so many fond memories of the two of you in High School and especially in band. Even though we had lost contact since high school I never forgot the two of you.
Our hearts are joined with yours as we together grieve. Know that Peace and Love are always present even when they may not be felt. May God bless your family this day and always.
Claudia Lamb Lofstrom
Dale Young
March 15, 2015
I just learned so sadly yesterday of Dick's passing and this great loss to his family. Although Dick was indeed a good friend to me in Junior & Senior High (when we were also neighbors) what a pleasure it also was later to be greeted by Dick, his smile and friendly words later at every school reunion.
A. H.
March 6, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
American Heart Association
February 27, 2015
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
chan
February 25, 2015
My deep sympathy Stern family. May Gods ' Word console you through this difficult time. Know that " He cares for you ". - 1Peter5 : 7
Gary Huges
February 20, 2015
Elaine I'm very sorry to hear of Dick's passing. I'm so glad that I got the chance to run in to him in Phoenix last year. After fourty some years it was just like old times. My thoughts are with you.
Elaine Stern
February 14, 2015
I know Dick is flying with the Angels now. He will so missed and have left a hole in my heart that will never go away but I know time heals all wounds. Thank you to all our friends who have written and remembered him fondly.
Patti (Nevins) Whitman
February 12, 2015
All,
A couple of years ago, I had the fortune of running into Dick in Ellensburg. I hadn't seen him in over 45 years!! Seeing him brought back so many memories of our childhoods on Maple Street. We laughed about how it was always the Brigman girls and the Stern boys against the Nevins' kids and the Garvey kids.
I was so sorry to read about his passing and yet so thankful our paths crossed.
I know he will be missed by many. Caring thoughts go out to you all.
Betty Severin
February 12, 2015
Dave,
My heart knows and feels great sorrow for you and your family. I know no greater loss than that of my brother Bill. Siblings are our best friends from the beginning and to the end of our time here on earth.
To the outside world we all grow old. But not to brothers and sisters. We know each other as we always were. We know each other's hearts. We share private family jokes. We remember family feuds and secrets, family griefs and joys. We live outside the touch of time.
Clara Ortega
February 10, 2015
Good bye my friend. We will all miss you immensely. And I'm sure there is a blue Rambler waiting there for you.
American Heart Association
February 10, 2015
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Kay Evenson MacKenzie
February 10, 2015
My prayers are with your family. Dick made Band so much fun for an underclassman in high school. I'm sure he made me laugh every day. He was such a very kind man.
Ken and Linda Eaton
February 10, 2015
Ken and I are so very sorry to hear of Dick's passing. Our prayers are with you, Elaine and your family. We will try to get over for his memorial. Love, Ken and Linda Eaton
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