Roger E. Dunham

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Roger Dunham Obituary

Roger E. DUNHAM Born May 3, 1916 in Sedro Woolley, WA; died December 11, 2008 at his home in Seattle. Survived by his children, Marilee Markle, John R. Dunham (Kim), and Ryan R. Dunham; his grandchildren, Jenny Jones, Geneva Arthur, Bartley Herring, and Kara Ackers; his 15 great-grandchildren, and his sister, B. J. Africa. Preceded in death in 2002, by his loving wife of 65 years, Mary Alice Dunham. Graduate of O'Dea High School, University of Washington, Political Science, and the University of Washington Law School. Roger was Camp Counselor and Director, for the Boy Scouts of America Seattle Council (1935-1939), Summit Guide at Mt. Rainier (1938-1939), Lt. Commander, USN, Pacific Fleet (1941-1945), Advertising and Public Relations Partner at Baker & Associates (1946-1950), National Security Council, Executive Office of the White House (1950-1952), Regional Director, US Federal Civil Defense, WA, MT, OR, ID (1952 - 1954); and a Law Firm Partner at Murray Dunham & Murray, Seattle, (1954 - 1995). He enjoyed mountain climbing, skiing, and sailing his 48-foot sailboat, Mondo Mer, cruising with many friends and crew locally and in British Columbia as a lifetime member at the Seattle Yacht Club. Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday, December 18th, at 11:00a.m. at St. Bridget Church, 4900 N. E. 50th St., Seattle, 98105. Please sign the online guestbook at www.legacy.com Hoffner Fisher & Harvey

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Published by The Seattle Times from Dec. 14 to Dec. 17, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Roger Dunham

12 Entries

Wendie Webb

January 10, 2025

Oh my goodness. This man was such a wonderful friend to my Dad and us. We loved sailing with him. Another good man gone

Michael Swanson

January 6, 2009

I knew Roger as a young attorney with Murray, Dunham & Murray. Roger was a kind person that taught me much about practicing law. Roger will be missed. My sincere condolences to his family.

Robert Sylvester

December 30, 2008

Dear Marilee, Sandy and Ryan,

I am so sorry for the loss of your father, Mr. Dunham. I want you to know I would have been at the funeral but I was unaware of his passing. I knew his name was Roger but we did not address adults in that way back in the '60s. I have a few memories of your Dad. Sitting in the back seat of the '64 1/3? Mustang convertible, I watched as Mr. D. methodically shifted through the gears hitting 4th before 20mph all the while constantly chewing gum. As Ryan's band manager, he unceremoniously cut me as lead singer, never to play my autoharp again. Behind the family cruiser, I learned to surf in its wake. The Dunhams had the only house with cork walls and front loading washer/dryer in a sunken kitchen. Mr. Dunham was a very accomplished man with many interests. I was watching a documentary years ago about Seattle; the overhead shot panned down to a sailboat in Elliott Bay. It was Roger Dunham sailing the Mondo Mer. He had assigned Ryan to name the boat from our Latin at Seattle Prep. I also remember the cabin at Stevens Pass and how Mr. Dunham bought Ryan a pair of Rosemont boots, the coolest ski boots on the planet. I got involved in the Boy Scouts because of your Dad and thank him for the great advice. My prayers go out to you, your Dad and your loving mother, Mary Alice.
Sincerely, Bob Sylvester

David Ridgway

December 22, 2008

To Rodgers Family: Have many wonderful memories of Roger having sailed many times as crew on the Aurora , skiing at Stevens and thanks to his generousity with good advice helped me out of several difficult situations. He will always be in my thoughts.

Dave & Renita Jacobsen

December 21, 2008

Our prayers and thoughts are with you Ryan.

Jack Seeley

December 19, 2008

To Roger's children: The weather kept me from attending his service. I knew Roger from Scouting, Sailing and Skiing. He was a wonderful host. Your glass never got to half full before Roger filled it up. Hard to keep track of consumption. I ran into him at Stevens Pass, Roche Harbor and many times at Scouting events. I will miss him.

Loody Christofero

December 18, 2008

Roger you have left a legacy in Scouting and especially Camp Parsons that will not be forgotten.

Kathleen Lamphiear

December 17, 2008

Ryan,
My sympathy to you and your family. May God bless you during this difficult time

Bonnie Beldin

December 17, 2008

Having both lost our fathers in the last few years, we understand how much a loss it is to you and your family as it was to us. Michael and I send our love and prayers. We pray that the memories that were shared between you and your father will help to lift you during this time of grieving, and that not all tears will be of sadness.
Love Bonnie & Michael Beldin

Kari Block

December 17, 2008

Ryan and family
I'm sorry to hear about your father's passing. I will always remember spending time with you and your Dad. My deepest sympathies to you and your family.

Kari (Olson) Block

Louise Condon

December 16, 2008

My husband, John Hastings Condon, knew Roger for many years and highly respected him and enjoyed his friendship.

Jay Fulton

December 15, 2008

Ryan and family,
Sorry for your loss. I'm sure you have many wonderful memories of your dad.

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