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John Dirstine Obituary
12-4-1943 ~ 5-31- 2012
Tim passed away on 5-31-2012 of complications following surgery for a brain tumor. He was the son of Dr. Morris Dirstine and Florence Dirstine. He was raised on Capital Hill in Seattle. He attended St. Joseph parochial school where he formed lasting friendships.He graduated from Seattle Prep, attended the University of Washington, Evergreen State college, and Stanford University. He served in the United States Army and had one tour of duty in Vietnam.
For the last twenty years Tim has lived abroad, mainly in China and leaves many good friends and colleagues overseas. He is survived by a sister, Joann Hansen (Poul) and two nephews, Michael Hansen (Jenna) and Tim Hansen. Also surviving is Tim's former wife Emily of Lincoln City, Oregon who maintained a loving and supportive friendship up to the present time. At Tim's request there will be no service. He will be dearly missed by family and friends.
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Kimberly Ammeter
November 1, 2016
Joann, my condolences, from your 3rd cousin once removed. I am a relative of Levi L Sutton's sister, Sarah Sutton Dirstine.
Mick Deines
June 22, 2012
Dear Joann,
I was deeply saddened when notified about Tim's passing. Attending St Joseph grade school and High School at Seattle Prep were memory filled. Tim shared a wish he had to be a race car driver at Le Mans. That Came up when ever he was "racing' through the arboretum bouncing off the retaining wall on the way to Prep. And again on the Ski Trip to Sun valley,when he put the car into a 360 on the icy straight stretch just before entering Ketchum Idaho. Thanks for the great run Tim.
See you in the Kingdom.
June 19, 2012
Dear Joann,
The Callahan family was so sorry to hear that Tim had passed away. We will always remmeber Tim as valued and talented friend.
John Callahan, Leavenworth, Washington
Patrick McCarthy
June 11, 2012
Some people you like to remember in your life. Tim was one of them for me. Great smile. A nice human being.
June 11, 2012
Ever the seeker and most often a finder, Tim now knows the answers to all those questions that we still ask. May there be no luff in your sail, friend.
Mark and Sandi Hadfield
Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary
June 11, 2012
On behalf of our Sisters who taught John at St. Joseph Grade School, Seattle, we offer our prayerful sympathy to all of John's family and friends. May you know his nearness often.
creg howard
June 11, 2012
none of his classmates from seattle prep will ever forget tim. he was indeed a unique individual and a great friend. we will miss him as we celebrate our upcoming 50th year reunion-the prep class of 1962. creg howard
June 11, 2012
Great sense of humor and really terrific mind. He is missed. Curt Coyne
F.M. Hadfield
June 10, 2012
Fondest memories of the most visionary and creative friend I have had the good fortune of knowing.
Tim: Swift and smooth sailing to Nirvana.
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