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Lillian Gorlick Obituary

Lillian (Cissie) GORLICK August 18, 1919 ~ March 5, 2009 Born in Bellingham, Washington. She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Benjamin (Beej) Gorlick. She is survived by her son, Michael Gorlick, daughter-in-law, Kaye Gorlick of Mukilteo, Washington, her daughter, Pat Katz of Walnut Creek, California, her sister Sue Mendelsohn of Sun Valley, Idaho. Her grandchildren, Joshua Gorlick of Seattle, Rachel Gorlick of Seattle, Corey Katz of Walnut Creek, California and Jason Katz of Davis, Californian Cissie worked with her husband at their family business, The Bamboo Hut aka B. Gorlick & Antiques for forty years. She was a member of Temple Beth Am for over fifty years and an active member of The City of Hope and Hadassah. She enjoyed living the past eight years at The Summit on First Hill. She loved life, her family and friends. She was a kind, thoughtful, loving and caring woman. Everyone loved Cissie and she loved them. Private family services at her request Monday, March 9, 2009 Butterworth Arthur Wright Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Northwest Kidney Center, The American Heart Association and Hospice at The Kline Gallland Home.

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Published by The Seattle Times from Mar. 8 to Mar. 9, 2009.

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Suzanna Eller

March 9, 2009

Cissie was one of my favorite residents during my four years working at The Summit at First Hill. I truly loved her and her huge heart! She introduced me to Bing's Bodacious Burgers in Madison Park, which were truly bodacious! She kept in touch these past few years since I haven't worked at the Summit and she always let me know I was missed. I was happy to get to speak to her last week and let her know I loved her and I will keep memories of her in my heart always!

Lilly Thal Warnick

March 8, 2009

While it has been many years since I saw Lillian, a second cousin of mine, I have memories of seeing her at synagogue in Bellingham, at Birch Bay during the summers, and later visiting her at the Bamboo Hut. She was a warm and engaging person. I extend heartfelt sympayhy to Sue, and to Michael and Kaye, who we had the pleasure of meeting, by chance, on an airplane ride home from California.

virginia kostanich

March 8, 2009

To the Gorlicks,
I loved coming to your home for holidays. Cissie was just pure joy. She never judged anyone, kept her opinions to herself, and was just engaged in what was going on, life.I will miss her, but know she is well, and with all our loved ones ,celebrating.I love you all.Virginia

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