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Kit Klinker Obituary
Kit Charles Klinker passed away on Friday, March 10, 2017 in Seattle. Kit was born on June 7, 1948 in Sumner, WA. He graduated from Sumner High School and went on to earn a Degree in Construction Management from the University of Washington in 1970. He enjoyed a 35 year career in the construction and development business all in the great Pacific Northwest.
Kit was a devoted and proud father to his three children. He is lovingly remembered by his wife of 21 years Wendy; sons Brooks and Bryce; daughter Jane; and a lifelong circle of friends and other relatives.
Kit loved golf, boating, basketball, skiing and any other sport his kids or friends asked him to play or attend. He was a faithful Husky and enjoyed his fraternal brothers at Beta Theta Pi.
Private services to be held.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Kit can be made to Klinker Family Education Fund at Wells Fargo or https://gofundme.com/klinker
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June 9, 2017
Just read Kit had passed in the Columns, I guess that says a lot about what we old farts read these. I worked with Kit while he was at the Koll Company. Did not stay in touch but would run into one another here and there over the years for a cup of coffee or a beer.
Not sure I am able to conceive the great smile, fabulous laugh and eternal bright eyes are now forever a memory. Never met Wendy or the tall ones (we at 5'4" notice such things). I am glad for him he had such a family and sorry for their loss.
Best and love to you all,
Steve Elliott
Jeanne Hecker
April 3, 2017
Husky football games, a VW bug, the Puyallup Fair, Indianola, Laura Nero, Seafair, Sun Valley...all fond memories of Kit and the Seventies. I haven't see Kit in years but I will always remember his bright smile and love of life. One of the really good guys, gone way too soon. My heartfelt sympathy to Wendy and his kids and to Churck, Patty and Jeff. RIP my dear friend. You will be missed!
Mack McKindley
March 21, 2017
Kit was a man I had hoped to know better as I have been sending him vacant land properties in Kenmore, Kirkland, Bellevue and Redmond for the last 8 months and we spoke on the phone several times and exchanged text messages and though we never put a deal together he was always kind and responsive to me. I wish his family the best and express my sincere condolences at the loss of your loved one. May the peace of God be showered in the Klinker family and may words of encouragement flow from the mouths of those who remain.
Pat Duffy
March 16, 2017
Kit was a Sumner man, a Beta man, and a family man. I will always thank him for getting me into the Beta Theta Pi fraternity at U if W. Kit had lifelong friends from the Beta house, and so do I, thanks to Kit. I remember him coming to the front door of our Sumner house, asking "Is Kathi here" and of course she always was. Kit was so polite, so well-mannered, and always had that lovely smile. My wife Karen and I send our condolences to Wendy and your children. Please take comfort in knowing how important Kit was in taking Duke Duffy from Sumner High School to UW and beyond. God bless you! Pat and Karen Duffy
Joan Duffy Watt
March 16, 2017
My sister, Kathi Duffy Koch, and Kit were inseparable friends in high school and well into their college years. We both are deeply touched and saddened by the loss of this wonderful man. Kit spent many an evening in the Sumner Duffy home and, later, in the Delta Gamma house waiting for sister Kathi to make her appearance. And, while we have lost touch with the Klinker family in recent years, we never really forget the treasured friendships of our youth, do we? All the Duffys send their deep condolences to Kit's family and friends. May this smart, generous, fun-filled, loving person rest in peace.
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