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1933
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2024
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Roger Hulbush Obituary
He was born December 1, 1933 in Tacoma, Washington. He was the son of Marjorie Stevenson of Moorcroft, Wyoming. As an infant, Roger was adopted by Walter and Irene Hulbush of Burlington, Washington. He was a 1952 graduate of Burlington-Edison High School. In 1956 he graduated from the University of Washington. He graduated from the California College of Mortuary Science in Los Angeles in 1957.
Roger operated Hulbush Funeral Home in Burlington, Washington, from 1957 until his retirement in 2003. Roger enjoyed playing the piano and ukulele and serving as master of ceremonies for numerous events.
His affiliations included St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church, Bellingham; Phi Gamma Delta (Fiji) Fraternity; Elks Lodge; the Eagles; and Burlington Rotary. He was a 32nd degree member of the Masonic order and member of Nile Temple of Shrine, Seattle and Rainier Club, Seattle.
Surviving are daughter, Sally Hulbush and husband, Wayne Johnson, of Samish Island; grandson, Darby Blake of Kent; step grandsons, Tony and Anders Johnson of Detroit, Michigan; son, Ted Hulbush of Thailand; granddaughter, Sara Cobb and husband, Joshua Henderson, of Redmond; and great-grandson, Noah Cobb of Redmond.
Public viewing of Roger will be held on Friday, January 26 from Noon to 7:00 PM and Monday, January 29 from Noon to 7:00 PM. Trisagion (prayer) services will be on Monday, January 29, at 6:00 PM at Kern Funeral Home, Mount Vernon. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 30 at 12 Noon at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church, 510 East Sunset Drive, Bellingham.
Remembrances are suggested to St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Church or the Burlington-Edison Education and Alumni Foundation.
You are encouraged to send your memories and condolences to Roger's family at www.kernfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the care of Kern Funeral Home, Mount Vernon.
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Bob Moles
January 30, 2024
Roger was an inspiration to me through all the years of working as a fellow funeral director. He exemplified the very best in caring for those families he served and for those of us who were privileged call him a friend.
Linda Rabenstein
January 27, 2024
On behalf of the entire Rabenstein family, we send our condolences to the family .
Roger's service to the entire community in times of need was gracious and thoughtful.
My Uncle Harold Rabenstein worked alongside Roger for many years.
Roger never forgot anyone's name, even after decades.
I am thankful for a long visit with Roger in his home, a couple of years ago where he generously took me and my Cousin Randy to lunch, played the piano for us, and showed us many memorabilia from BEHS.
We thank you for being a good and faithful servant.
Toni Schiavone
January 25, 2024
When I first met Roger on a 4th of July Gala, he was the ultimate host and wonderful piano entertainer. Roger had a way with people and had a memory like a steel trap, even as he got older, still sharp as a tack!! I love his joy for life and his love for his Lord, Jesus. I'll miss the laughs and the stories!! Condolences to his family.
John Lee
January 25, 2024
Roger went beyond the call of duty to provide funeral arrangements for my family. I will always appreciate his kind and professional service. I'm shocked at his age. I thought he was a lot younger.
Debbie Rodriguez-Baker-Garcia
January 24, 2024
My deepest condolences to the family,Roger was a very wonderful man.RIP
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