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Peder Knudson Obituary
Peder H. KNUDSON Of Mercer Island, passed away on January 16, 2007 at the age of 67. He was a renowned architect, patron of the arts, perpetual scholar, Renaissance man, and devoted husband and father. His love of travel with wife, Sally brought him to opera houses and museums around the world. His family will remember him fondly for his eclectic array of hats, fountain pens, books, hand-made Christmas cards, and musical instruments. He is survived by his beloved wife, Sally Anne West, and children, Jennifer, Blair, and Will, and their spouses, David, Dee, and Kimberly, and grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to UW Drama or Music Dept's., PNW Ballet, or Seattle Opera.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Ceili Rian
January 22, 2007
I'm so sorry for your loss. I didn't know Peder well (I met him while working for a local architectural firm) but was so greatly impacted by his personal character, style, grace, that distinctive voice and of course genuine kindness (not a quality I saw among my own Principal Architects much less the average individual) that I looked forward to his visits to my office and the pleasure of ensuring he had milk (not powder) for his coffee...He was truly impressive and I'm tickled to have known him. Certainly the architectural community (and indeed the human race) has lost a gem...my sincerest sympathies.
Lue Allen
January 21, 2007
I remember that wonderful afternoon, Sally, when the three of us sat outside the Bainbridge house and watched the eagles. Remembering too the good conversation about books, opera, our shared grandkids.The visit to the Norwegian house- Christmas dinner on Mercer Island --all those good times made better by Peder's warm and jolly company. Dear Sally, I wish I could hug you right now. You're never far from my thoughts these days. Cherish yourself. Lue
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