Rebecca Lanier Douglass Gimelli

I want to send my condolences to the family of Dr. Rebecca Gimelli. Rebecca welcomed me to her offices at a tough time with my mental health. I had recently been involved in a car accident and, as a result, had panicked when driving at night. When setting up my first appointments with Dr. Gimelli, I tried to explain my issues with meeting in person, and she was very patient with me. I greatly appreciated her sharing her stories of when she lived abroad and when she spoke about her family so fondly. I connected with her on many levels, as I love traveling. When I had childcare issues conflicting with my appointments, she again welcomed me with open arms. Working with Dr. Rebecca taught me a lot about my strengths, and I am grateful. I am now a transporter working with vulnerable families with children in foster care. I am so thankful to have met Rebecca, one of the sweetest and liveliest storytelling people I have ever met. Thank you for this platform to share my respects. Blessings to all.

I looked up Becky Gimelli 3 years after she wrote me a handwritten letter, returning my driver's license which her grandson found. My late husband had just passed away a month before, very suddenly, and I put her letter away, meaning to contact her. I'm sorry that due to the grief, I was not able to before she passed away earlier this year. I wanted to say what a beautiful soul she seemed to be, from the gesture she had made to help, to her invitation that I call her if interested so that we could meet sometime. I live in Shoreline so we must have been neighbors. She seems like a lovely woman who loved the arts and could speak Spanish, just like me. I was thinking of asking her to be my counselor.

I send condolences to her brother and daughters. The work of Hope Edelman is very beautiful for the loss of a mother, and I highly recommend her book The AfterGrief. Love and comfort to all of you.

Here is Becky's letter, mailed July 18, 2020. My late husband had just passed on June 18, 2020. Becky wrote it on her family counseling letterhead:

Dear Ms. Kuo,

My grandson found this driver's license on the ground in the parking area of the little mail at 185th and Aurora Ave. North where Starbucks, a pizza place, and a gym are.

I didn't find out that he had found it until a few days later. I tried calling all the licensing offices in the state, but most of them are closed or were not for drivers licensing.

I even tried getting your phone number through 411 without any success. So I am sending it to your address on the card. I hope it will reach you. If you are interested call me so that we can meet sometime.

Sincerely,
Becky Gimelli

Becky was my counselor for over 12 years. I just learned of her passing today. I had tried getting a hold of her and tried her cell phone and assumed she retired. I am so sorry and have so much regret that I never got to say goodbye to her. She saved me so many times and helped me through so much. I don´t know if it´s OK to do this but is it possible to visit her gravesite? I wish I could have said goodbye. She was an amazing woman. I am so sorry.

Dear Lathrop and all of Becky´s family,

Please accept my heartfelt condolences for Becky´s passing.

Lovely Becky made quite a stir on her first day in 4th grade at GCDS. I can still picture the moment she walked into class. What a dear friend she became and I was honored for her to be my date at the St Mark´s 6th Form Dance weekend. Great memories. I admired her father, too, and Lathrop. We lost touch when I moved abroad in 1968. Thankfully, I did see Becky one last time at the GCDS 50th reunion. Indeed, may dear sweet Becky rest in peace.

With all my sympathy,

John (then Johnny) McCarthy
Geneva, Switzerland
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Community and family was so important to Becky. It is good to know she died surrounded with love. She gave a lot with her openness and love of life. Thanks for letting us know about her passing.

Upon reading Becky's obituary, I had to smile and sigh that she was reading the Art section of the newspaper. Becky and I loved to go to music concerts; plays; dance recitals; Folklife; art museums Powows etc. It was an amazing adventure in that some times we showed up with No tickets! But that never stopped Becky! (Her smile and kindness always got us in.) I so miss you, my wonderful, beautiful, special Friend!! Kat Delfino

Becky was a dear friend for many years. Thank you Tara for calling me about her passing. She had a heart of gold and I am grateful for her friendship. George Walker

Becky went to Greenwich Country Day with my husband Tom Agnew & my cousin Alison Jackson. I saw her often in NYC where we both worked until she married & moved to Argentina. I always wondered where she was & hoped to see her again. We are ranching in Montana-wish we´d known she was back in ID & WA. Please let us know when there will be a celebration. Perhaps we can get there. She was so lovely. The last time I saw her was at her bridal dinner/party & first wedding ..50+ years ago. Would love to hear about her life if any family has the time. Sad to have missed her..Patty Stetson Agnew, Big Timber, MT

Rest in Peace Becky.
My sincere condolences to Becky's family.
Pierre Wasserman (class of '60)
Lutry, Switzerland

My son and I loved camping near Mount Rainier with Becky. We both loved the outdoors. We also loved movies in Spanish.