Paul Gillette Obituary

GILLETTE, Paul (Age 55) Paul resided in Kent, WAwith his long time partner,Lorraine Lameyer. Passed away on Easter Sunday April 4, 2010 at their home from a battle with cancer. Paul was born in Spokane, WA and migrated to Seattle in 1983. He is survived by his parents Winifred and Ernest Gillette, Spokane, WA., and the "Love of his Life"-Lorraine Lameyer, Kent, WA and her daughter Lenee' Bierkortte, Mukilteo, WA. His surviving siblings are Neil Gillette, Spokane, WA., Mary Ann McCoy, Bothell, WA,and Lynn Lange, Spokane, WA., plus his daughter Audrey Kerr and grandson, Daniel. Nieces: Kristie Carlon, Seattle, WA., and Julia Gillette, Spokane, WA. Nephews: Eric Carlon and Nick Lange, both Spokane, WA. Aunts: Evelyn Swezea, San Jose, CA., and Irene Motis Highland, CA. Cousin: Marilyn Zoulko, Highland, CA. Paul was a light hearted, good man, with a spontaneous sense of humor. He love hot rods and active in the annual "Good Guys Car Show". Included in his love for cars was his own, beloved 1969 Z-28 Camaro(that he owned for 32 years) which he had won many 1st place ribbons with. His other interests included stunt kite flying at Ocean Shores, motorcycle touring and photography. Memorial gifts can be made in Paul's name to NW harvest, Hospice or the U of W Esophageal Cancer Research. We will all miss Paul's infectious smile and everything good about him-but, we understand he is in a better place now...

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Published by Spokesman-Review from Apr. 11 to Apr. 12, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Paul Gillette

11 Entries

Lynn Gillette

May 3, 2017

I miss him something awful ! Little Sister.

Belinda Harris

April 27, 2010

I worked with Paul for many years at Magnolia Audio Video, Paul was not just a co-worker but a good friend as well. Paul was a good and kind person who had a great passion for cars, I would see Paul at the car shows at Triple XXX in Issaquah and at Lake Sammamish State Park. My deepest sympathies to Pauls family, Lorraine and her daughter.

David McGaffey

April 26, 2010

I first met Paul at Pay n Pak in the mid 80's and alway's enjoyed his easy manner and great sense of humor.He was a very likable person and alway's made you laugh.
Sometimes we would drive to SIR speedway were he would race his Camaro while I watched from the stands and after we would check out all the other cars then watch the jet dragsters rocket down the strip - you could feel the sheer power of the engins way up in the top seats.
I really owe that experience to Paul, which I still cherish, because without him I doubt that I would have gone.
Paul I will miss those times together and pray God bless and keep you alway's. My deepest sympathies to your family, friends, and loved ones.

On our way to the US Motorcylce GP 4/4/1990

Rick "Rooty" Reid

April 20, 2010

Paul and I first met at Pay n Pak in the mid 1980's. We became instant friends. Paul had a very dry sense of humor which I cherised. We stayed in contact after I left the "Pak" in 1987. In the early days we would ride to Lake Chelan on Memorial Day Weekend. In the later years we would ride to Yakima or if time was short we would ride to Greenwater just up Hiway 410 out of Enumclaw where I live. We would also meet at the Bellarmine Crab Feed evey year. We'd tell jokes talk about upcoming rides and eat a years worth of crab in a couple of hours. I will truly miss Paul, this years Crab Feed won't be the same. Before Paul's passing, he asked me if I would like to buy his Honda ST100 Sport Tourer which he and Lorraine loved to tour on. I've decided to buy it (Thank you Donna, my wife) and in honor of Paul the license plate will read "ROOTY". This a name that Paul and I have called each other for the past 25 years. In fact it was only recently that my children realized that Paul's real name wasn't ROOTY. So if you see a Red Honda with a plate that reads "ROOTY" give a wave and think of Paul. Until we meet again my friend!! God bless Lorraine, her daughter and Pauls family!!

Tony, Rick and Paul sep. 2009 Top of Chinook Pass

Tony Lenting

April 19, 2010

I met Paul through his long time friend Rick Reid. He has told me all of the stories of the motorcycle rides they did together. I remember when Paul pulled up to my house in the Camaro. What a sweet ride being a car buff myself. I could tell what nice guy he was. I can't say that I knew him well but I did get to join him and Rick on their last ride together. We left Enumclaw and rode over to Union Gap to get a famous "miner burger". We talked about cars and doing more rides we even talked of long cross country trips. I was looking forward to becoming a friend of his and going on long rides. He will be missed.

Dave Nelson

April 15, 2010

I was one of the neighborhood kids that grew up watching Paul and his brother build and work on their Hotrods. He was the reason many of us got involved in Chevy Muscle cars. I lost touch with Paul for 30 years, until last summer (2009) when I saw His Camaro at a local car show. I couldn't believe it was Him..and His Car!! He was a Big part of My childhood and I'm thankful for the chance I had to see Him again, and tell Him just how much of an impact He had made on a couple kids from the old neighborhood. I'll miss Him, again

The Gillette Kids with Mom

Marianne McCoy

April 12, 2010

We miss you brother Paul... Your joking around and wicked sense of humor. Take care up there - I know, we will all see you again someday - until then, keep the rubber to the pavement. Our love and everything good.
"To Be Continued"... Sista M and Bill Turina

Jeff Wright

April 11, 2010

I remember Paul from high school, especially his love for guitars and hot rods. I was his family's paper boy, lived just up the street on Courtland. I remember he and I went and got our Social Security cards together, our numbers just one digit off. I am so sorry for your loss.

Bruce Peterson

April 11, 2010

Paul was a great friend for many years.

Craig Scheer

April 11, 2010

To Lorraine and to all of Paul's family and friends,
I became friends with Paul through a shared hobby interest. We first met at the drag strip while I was racing a 69 Z/28. Paul apparently took an interest in that car as he began hanging around and offered to help me. He eventually bought that car from me in 1977 and went on to own it since.

Hobby interests often are an important part of a person's life. This car was that way for Paul. He cultivated friendships and meaningful thought and physical activities through it. He worked so much over the years to make it just the way he liked. He was quite proud of what he had accomplished.

When Paul called to tell me that he was very ill and would not likely remain alive for long, he also asked me if I would be interested to buy his car. Paul was bravely facing his own mortality as he asked me this question. Upon hearing my answer of yes, he said to me that he was happy to have the car go back "home" to me. We agreed that some material things can "live-on" to carry some part of a past owner or craftsman with it; thereby bringing some sense of immortality to that person. I intend to do that for Paul with this car.

To all, please find comfort in these thoughts. Paul's life was shorter than mine or perhaps yours, but it was no less perfect. It is, after all, not the length of a story that makes it good, but rather it is the content. Paul was a good man and the content of his life was something good. Let's feel joy as we remember him for all of that.

With my condolences,
Craig Scheer

Marilyn Zoulko

April 11, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

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