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Alan "Al" Speed

1954 - 2016

Alan "Al" Speed obituary, 1954-2016, Everett, WA

BORN

1954

DIED

2016

Alan Speed Obituary

September 24, 1954-May 18, 2016 Alan "Al" Speed passed away on May 18, 2016, at Harborview Medical Center, with his loving wife and family members at his bedside. Al was 61 years old. He is survived by his wife, Debbie of 22 years. Al is also survived by his daughter, Melissa Dawn Speed; stepson, Aaron Akers (Jennifer); grandson, Ethan Akera; his mother, Esther Speed; brothers: Gary (Billie), John (Jana), and Dale (Denise) Speed; sisters: Gail (Bert) Swain, Shirley (Jack) Overton, Ramona Engle, Monya (Mike) Eanes, and mother-in-law, Arlene Comstock. Al was born in Brewster, Wash., September 24, 1954. Al served in the Navy from 1972-1976. He joined the Snohomish County PUD in 1979 as a meter reader. Over the next 37 years, he worked his way up to become the "Stores Planner". A Life Celebration will be held at Cascade High School, 801 E Casino Rd, Everett, WA 98203 on Saturday, June 25, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Al's love of life. Finger food optional for those who want to stay and visit, and share stories about Al, if you would like.

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Published by The Herald (Everett) from Jun. 19 to Jun. 24, 2016.

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Patricia Mallory

July 1, 2016

A wonderful man, gone too soon. Al will be missed by all who knew him.

Larry (Butch) Koehler

June 25, 2016

Worked with Al at the PUD for many years. Sorry to hear about Al's passing, he'll be missed.

Donna Husby (Speed)

June 22, 2016

Debbie, Esther and family, I wished we could be there for the celebration of Alan's life. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Mike Brust

June 20, 2016

I worked with Al for many years at the PUD. My last 20 years or so gave me the opportunity to see him and get to know him on a daily basis. He was a Great Guy and a very gentle man who always showed kindness to others. I was hoping to attend but I'll be out of town on the 25th and unable to attend but I wanted to pass my condolences on to Debbie, his many family members and friends. We'll miss him...

June 19, 2016

We will miss you forever. The Speed Family.

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