Sven William HALGREN

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Sven HALGREN Obituary

Sven William (Bill) HALGREN

Loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, Great Uncle, Foster Parent and Friend. With family members at his side, found peace and met God June 9th 2013 2:25 PM.

His wife of 51 years Donna Lee, parents Sven and Fern, sister Maryann, infant twin brother and sister Kenneth and Kathleen, infant brother David and his great grandson William James were all there to greet and welcome him.

The oldest of nine children, he was born April 9th 1933 in Portland Oregon to Sven and Fern Halgren. As a boy Bill sold

newspapers and donuts door to door, was a member of 4H, and

won several awards in baking contests. In 1946 the family moved to Seattle Washington. He graduated from Garfield High School, attended DeMolay, got married, served in the army, and

earned a Bachelor's degree at UW, all while working for Boeing

as a sheet metal mechanic to start and then a Computer Analyst after he graduated the UW, for over 35 years a great accomplishment. He was also self employed as a CPA.

In 1977 he earned a 32nd degree Mason of the Scottish Rite and was involved in S.T.A.R. was a worthy Patron, He served as an East Bellevue City Council Member for over 20 years.

Family, Camping, Fishing, Clamming, and Hunting with the kids and friends, trading on the stock market, traveling extensively, collecting rocks and being a snowbird were just a few of his interests. What was most important to him was that he loved, was loved, and enjoyed his family during his entire life. He had un-ending patience with his children and family.

He is survived by his four children David, Bob, Michael, and Desiree, his 9 grandchildren, his 12 great grandchildren, brothers Carl and Jon, sisters Sue and Kathy, the many nieces,

nephews, foster children and many friends.

He will never be forgotten, always loved, and greatly missed.

There will be a short program along with a time to Share Stories

of your Memories of Sven (Bill), if getting up in front of the group is a bit overwhelming send us your written stories to [email protected] ~ we will make sure to include them in some way. Bring Pictures or short videos that we may share as well. If you know a friend or co-worker that worked with him please pass this along and ask for any memories worth sharing.

Celebration of Life Memorial Service Tuesday June 25th 2013 1:00 PM at St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 2650 148th Avenue SE

Bellevue, Washington.

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Published by The Seattle Times from Jun. 20 to Jun. 21, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
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7 Entries

Joe Irby

June 29, 2013

Thank you Bill for giving me your greatest treasure, your daughter Desiree. Thank you for being a role model as father, husband, grandfather and friend. I will always respect and appreciate your loving patience,integrity and endurance with people through joy and tragedy.Thank you for helping me to become a better man, father and husband through your example of how to treat others. Thank you when asked "how ya doing dad" responding with "Super!" even though at times you were hurting inside. You are the most positive person I've ever known. I will do my best to pass along these values taught to your great grand children and beyond. They will always know what a great man their grandpa was. If the mouth speaks what the heart is full of yours was filled with love. Please say hi to all our loved ones up there in heaven especially my dad and my grandson. I look forward to seeing you and others again soon. Until then, you will always be in heart and mind where all my most treasured possessions live.
Love, son Joe.

June 24, 2013

I worked with Bill in the late 60's. Bill was my supervisor and had to lay me off during the massive layoffs in '69 & '70. In 1973, another supervisor asked Bill about me, and upon his recommendation, I was rehired back into Boeing. I worked with Bill for several years, and I have fond memories of Bill. I also attended a retirees lunch with Bill at Little Jon's for several month's, and we always had a good time. I will certainly miss Bill. Fred Bonk

Janette Blue

June 24, 2013

I am so grateful that I have gotten to know Bill for the past 9 years. Bill being a lonely widower and my mother being another lonely widower, decided that they enjoyed each other's company. We have joining them going to life events, vacations and birthday celebrations. I am glad that Bill and my Mom were able to have a companion by their side, looking out for each other until the end. Our family will dearly miss Bill.

Jerry Mulenos

June 23, 2013

I met Bill while working at BCS back in '70s. We became friends later on and my wife Marianne and I spent many happy time with both Bill and Donna. This included they both celebrating Greek Easter with our family and friends. (I reacall Bill and I had a few shots of Ouzo during those celebrations) Bill, Donna, Marianne and I met many times at Lil Jons enjoying their giant cinnaman rolls. Bill was a very special friend.

Steve Kasner

June 21, 2013

This is a great loss for East Bellevue's residents. Bill was a neighborhood champion and responsible for making sure our community was protected. He will inspire me always.

Dave Halgren

June 21, 2013

Dad's health was failing slowly, but this was due to a tragic fall as he was leaving his sisters memorial he fell hitting his head hard resulting in two masive brain bleeds and as he slipped immediately into an unconscious state we knew it was just a matter of time, then three days later slipping away.

Dad will be missed by Family and Friends from near and far, we can take some comfort in knowing he is with his wife Donna and his Mother and Father Fern and Sven and more.

Family meant a great deal and Second Sunday's will go on.

Nancy Taylor

June 21, 2013

My late husband, David worked with Bill at BCS and we had many good times with he and Donna. He was a wonderful person. I also did his travel and one trip he would not tell Donna where they were going, just to bring casual clothes!! He will be missed-keep an eye on my David up there!

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