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1943
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2016
Charles Shell Obituary
Charlie Shell, a retired financial analyst for the Seattle Engineering Department, died Oct. 17 at Virginia Mason Hospital from non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Born August 9, 1943, Charlie was an Arkansas native, a former Air Force courier, member of the Alumni Committee of Leadership Tomorrow, board member of the Intiman Theater, and president emeritus of Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra. He was an accomplished wood turner and an award-winning bread baker. He is survived by several cousins. A memorial service is scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19 at the Sunset Hill Community Club, 3003 NW 66th Street, Seattle.
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Joann Sullivan
June 18, 2024
Charlie and I worked together in the SED. He was a great friend. His sense of humor kept us all laughing. I went to theatre and jazz with him. He was a gentleman.
Tom Norris
November 9, 2022
Without Charlie Shell, I might not have made it through grad school at the U of Oregon.. He was a trusted friend. He introduced me to the wonders of the Pacific Northwest. We'd do hiking day trips. With another friend, thanks to Charlie, I worked my way up to a six day backpacking trip into the Olympic National Forest, something I would have though impossible just a few years previous. Rest in Peace, Charlie. I wish we could have had just one more day trip.
Tony Mazzella
November 17, 2016
Charlie and I worked together at the Seattle Department of Transportation. He introduced me to the Seattle jazz scene and we spent many fun evenings at Tula's in Belltown. Thanks Charlie. You were generous of spirit and gentle of heart.
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