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Liane Seims Obituary
August 27, 1941 ~ June 5, 2020
Liane spent her early years in north Seattle. For five years she entertained and sang at USO shows and service clubs. She was selected to act in advertisements and shows on television, two of which were Wanda Wanda and The Cisco Kid show.
Later, Liane attended Lincoln High school and enjoyed cheerleading, which she did at WSU as well. It was at WSU that she met her husband Rich Seims and they married after graduation in 1963.
Liane taught at Madrona elementary school while Rich was attending Dental School. It was at that time that she delivered their first child, Robby. Then, before moving to Renton, near the Fairwood community, Liane delivered their second child, Kerri.
After building their home on Lake Desire, Liane volunteered by assisting in school classrooms. She sewed costumes and lead Scout groups. She brought warmth, joy, and comfort to all daily.
Liane met her Lord Jesus when she was an adult guest at Young Life's Camp Malibu, and afterword, started a youth group at her church. Later, Liane became a Master Gardener and enjoyed transforming people's landscapes.
Liane and Rich moved to Gig Harbor after the children graduated from High School. Shortly after they moved, they were blessed with two grandchildren, Kacie and Brayden who she loved dearly. She eagerly and regularly spent time with them.
In 2001, Liane and Rich moved back to West Seattle where Liane reconnected with old friends while volunteering as a member of an Orthopedic Guild.
In 2015, she was diagnosed with Frontal-Temporal Lobe Dementia and Rich cared for her until she needed professional care during the last four months of her life. However, while her memory and ability to speak faded, she could and did continue to sing and was pitch perfect to the end.
She will be missed certainly, but we will remember the care and joy she gave to friends and family. She was a sweetheart and gave unlimited empathy, laughter, and kindness to all. She was a great cook and wrote poetry for fun. She offered a great smile to everyone she met.
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Roger Francis
June 8, 2022
Your joy and compassion are dearly missed.
Doug Burleigh
June 10, 2021
We loved her--a joyful follower of Jesus. I was privileged to be at Malibu as the camp speaker when she and Rich committed their lives to following our Lord. We miss her!
Roger Francis
June 8, 2021
She was a great cousin. What I remember most is she ALWAYS smiled and had an infectious laugh. Such a wonderful lady!
Scott Wylie
June 22, 2020
Rich, Rob, Kerry, family and close friends of Liane; I pray that the Lord Jesus comforts you all with the same atmosphere of love that Liane always had around her during her lifetime. I am sorry to learn about your loss. She was a steadfast friend to my mother and father for their lives...for this is the greatest aspect of life, true friendships.
Scott Wylie
June 22, 2020
Rich, Rob, Kerry, family and close friends of Liane; I pray that the Lord Jesus comforts you all with the same atmosphere of love that Liane always had around her during her lifetime. I am sorry to learn about your loss. She was a steadfast friend to my mother and father for their lives...for this is the greatest aspect of life, true friendships.
Scott Wylie
June 22, 2020
Rich, Rob, Kerry, family and close friends of Liane; I pray that the Lord Jesus comforts you all with the same atmosphere of love that Liane always had around during her lifetime. I am sorry to learn about your loss.
Roger Francis
June 20, 2020
Incredibly fond memories of my cousin Laine. Always upbeat, always a joy to be around.
Rob Shadle
June 20, 2020
One of the best testimonies for Liane is the legacy she passed on to her kids and the amazing children she raised. She must have been an incredible woman and heaven just got richer by welcoming its daughter home.
Ann Driscoll
June 19, 2020
Liane was a wonderful lady. We loved being around he and Rich. They were a great couple. When we lived in West Seattle they were neighbors. Liane and I were members of the Dr. Louis H. Edmunds guild for Children's Hospital. Love and prayers for her family.
DeEtte Johnson
June 18, 2020
I was so saddened to hear this news! Liane was always so upbeat
Prayers and hugs to all.
Dirk and Barbara Peterson
June 15, 2020
Liane was a very wonderful and special person and she will be missed by all. Our love will be with our dear friend Rich and family during this difficult time.
Rick Holt
June 15, 2020
Mrs. Seims was the best. Always happy to see me (or so she made me feel), always singing a tune that was perfectly in tune. Consistently holding Rob and Kerri accountable for chores before play (has helped me as a parent) while making time to ask probing questions about our next adventure. Anyone who had the good fortune to have an encounter with Mrs. Seims left knowing she cared about them and that she would remember them (even though I was her favorite). She will be missed deeply but memories will not be forgotten.
Susan and Dewey Hill
June 15, 2020
May the gift of family and friends give comfort during this difficult time for you Rich, Rob and Kerri. Leane was the first person I met when we moved next door to you. I was upstairs cleaning the bathroom and since the front door was open, Leane dashed in and up the stairs to welcome me to the neighborhood. She was so kind and warm and our younger children grew up together and enjoyed many hours of friendship. Rich was always the best dentist and so kind also. I was sad when you moved away but I know your children have grown to make you both so proud. Thank you for your friendship. You are missed by many. hugs, from Susan and Dewey Hill
Tami (Shadle) Anderson
June 15, 2020
My prayers go out to all of you as I know how much she is missed, but what a wonderful legacy of love she left behind. She was such a huge part of my life growing up, my second mom as your home was like my home very often. Heaven gained a special Angel. Thank you for sharing her with us. Love to all.
Sheri Skidmore
June 15, 2020
So sorry to hear of her passing. She will be missed but I know she is with the Lord now and being held. I let my parents know.
Brenda Bogdanovich Berlin
June 15, 2020
Dear Kerri, what an incredible, creative, nurturing soul! Explains a lot about you, dear friend. So sorry for your loss. Shes creating unencumbered now! Peace!
Steve and Barb
June 14, 2020
Good friend, good neighbor, so sad to hear!!
Barbara Pitner Ruden
June 14, 2020
Deepest sympathies to Rich, Robby and Kerri. I have many great memories of my cousin, Liane. From family gatherings at Lake Roesiger to being a flower girl in her wedding. I looked forward to her clever Christmas poems and to this day, I still make her delicious pretzel salad! She will me missed.
Patty Anderson
June 14, 2020
Liane was so fun to be around. We spent a lot of time together when we were younger although she was 5 years older. I emulated her in many ways and will miss her a lot.
Jackie Williams
June 14, 2020
my beautiful sweet cousin!! Looked forward to her Christmas card every year! Alerting me to the happenings in the family! She will be missed
Doug and Debbie Burleigh
June 14, 2020
We loved her much. She was a blessing to be around, and she loved Jesus. So glad she is in the loving arms of Jesus.
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