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Carl Washington Obituary
Seattle, WA
A celebration of the life Carl Talmadge "Duke" Washington will be held at the Central Senior Center in Seattle (500 30th Ave. South) on Saturday, June 3, at 2:00 p.m. Mr. Washington, a long-time Seattle public high school teacher and a pioneer in the integration of college football in the 1950s, passed away February 15, 2017 due to complications from pneumonia. He was 84.
Donations to honor Mr. Washington's life and legacy may be made to either the Cougar Athletic Scholarship Fund at Washington State University (Bohler Complex 120, Pullman, WA 99164-1602; cougarsareyouin.com) or the Northwest African American Museum (2300 South Massachusetts St., Seattle, WA 98144; www.naamnw.org/donate-now/).
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Randi Ciminski
November 14, 2018
Such a loss losing "Duke" Washington. He was a very close friend and companion to my brother Norman P. Riise who passed away about 5 years ago. I continued a friendship staying in touch with him through the phone. All of our lives were richer and better because of the close relationship we had for many decades. I am sure you are visiting once again together.....love you, Duke and my dear older brother Norm. Randi E. Ciminski
Christmas dinner with Duke
Robert Billings
August 28, 2017
Robert Billings
August 21, 2017
I will miss my teacher; coach and dear friend who taught me how to think. His finely tuned instrument was life. I'll see you later. Robert Billings
Duke and Roger
Laura Musikanski
June 1, 2017
Duke, I remember the long and lively conversation you and my dad would have through my childhood. I remember my dad telling me that there is nothing more precious that a good friend, and that a person could count themselves very lucky to have one good friend, and I knew that by that, he meant you for him, in his life. As a child, I looked up to you and my dad, knowing you two were true intellects and that your conversations, although my child self could not understand them, were important, inspiring, and full of deep thoughtfulness. I liked to imagine the two of you in college, and the light that must have been around you, as two minds met, two friends bonded, a friendship that truely lasted a lifetime. Later, as a teenager, you gave me my very first own record for a birthday present, and I listened to it over and over, wearing out the vinyl. You used to come to our house sometimes for birthdays and holidays, and would bring a richness to our conversations, elevating us and the party. I remember your yellow jaguar, and your thick corduroy clothing, always so tasteful. You were someone to aspire to in so many ways. We loved you. I am sorry for the loss of you, and sorry that my dad has lost his best friend.
May 13, 2017
Duke was our neighbor in Madrona for 30+ years. We admired his love of knowledge and constant search for truth. He had a fine mind and enjoyed exploring a wide range of topics. We shared his love of art and literature and his interest in politics. Duke was fiercely independent and lived his life with dignity. He always dressed with style even when he was out raking leaves! We miss him. Irene & Jarlath
May 11, 2017
Duke,
Your goal was to do it your way, and you did!
Happy trails to you!
Irene Kochendorfer neighbor for 47 Years!s
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