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RUSSELL LEACH Obituary
May 31, 1942 -
November 5, 2019
Russell Lee Leach passed away peacefully at home in Mount Vernon, WA after an 8 month hard fought battle against lung cancer.
He was born in Seattle, WA to Lester and Wilma Leach. He graduated from Queen Anne High School and received his BA Degree in Architecture at the University of Washington.
Russ had a long successful career as an architect working with his lifelong friend Tom Greime at their Company - Concepts NW and later partnering with Bob Gray & Co. in Tigard, Oregon. He was highly regarded for his Design and Construction in Commercial and residential work in Seattle, Bellevue and Oregon.
Upon retirement in 2008 he moved to Mount Vernon with his wife of 42 years, Cathy.
During their early years they loved to ski, hike and golf wherever they traveled. In retirement they continued with traveling, golfing and enjoying their grandchildren. A good life together enjoying life.
So much of him will be missed but especially his great sense of humor - he was the consummate storyteller.
He is survived by his wife Cathy and children - Stacie Anderson (Jon), Tyler, Scott, and their mother Sandy Leach, Michael Leach (Tracy) and grandchildren Sierra and Wes Anderson, Taylor and Jordan Leach. Also survived by his sister Carole Geballe (Tom) and niece Anneke Geel (Peter) and nephew Matt Geballe (Rebecca) and their children; also nephew Jeff Eiseman and niece Jenny Reilly.
A private family service will be held at a later date.
We welcome friends to join our family at the Eaglemont Golf Club in Mount Vernon, WA Monday, December 16, at 3:30 pm to Celebrate Russ' Life.
Remembrances may be made to Hospice Northwest in Mount Vernon.
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Memories and Condolences
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Your Niece
November 4, 2021
We all miss you. I remember the text showing up saying you had passed. I hope the last years of your life were well lived, I remember when you betted that Maximum Security would win in the Kentucky Derby. I still have that photo we took in Colorado sitting in my room. We love you.
Neil Bily
December 2, 2019
It was 32 years ago when Russ and Cathy opened up their home to me after my dad was transferred to Oregon during my senior year in high school. This allowed me to graduate with my friends. I have nothing but fond memories of Russ. My deepest condolences for Cathy and Mike as well as the rest of the family.
Joan Ramsell
November 27, 2019
The Ramsell family are broken hearted. We all loved Russ and will miss him dearly.
Don & Sandy Ressler
November 22, 2019
Cathy and family,
We are so sad for your loss of Russ, but know your memories and all of the happy times will help carry you through this very difficult time.
We feel very blessed to have known Russ, he was truly a special person.
Don and Sandy (and Katie too, since Russ was one of her favorite people)
November 20, 2019
The voice and the guidance he gave to our Montreaux community formed our Architectural Review Committee and our Rules and Regulations document - be a good neighbor, work together, help to build a community - those are all words from Russ.
He designed our common area Annex and pulled in contractors he knew as he worked together with others to give us that building... our own Montreaux "Shack Master".
Russ seemed to get along with everyone! I know that if you went out for doughnuts and coffee with Russ, you could spend hours because he knew and talked with everybody around him.
By whatever yardstick you might use, Russ Leach was a wonderful man and he will be missed.
Charlotte "Charly" Tucker, President
Montreaux Homeowner Association
Mary Jane Swedberg
November 18, 2019
Hi Cathy, I'm so sorry for your loss. I have thought of you often and what an inspiration you were to all. Patients and staff loved you. We all knew you had something very special with Russell too. Very recently, I bumped into someone who worked at EPC before my time but knew you well. My thoughts and prayers are with you & family. Mary Jane
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