Gregory Edward Suggett

February 22, 1966 - January 4, 2012

Obituary

Det. Gregory Edward Suggett, #6190, passed away suddenly on 1/4/12, surrounded by family and friends at Providence Hospital in Everett, WA, after a brief illness.  He was 45 years old.

Greg was born in Seattle, WA, February 22, 1966.  He graduated from Charles Wright Academy High School, class of 1984.  He joined the U.S. Army in 1986, serving for five years, becoming a Warrant Officer, piloting helicopters and receiving a Flight medal.   He is a combat veteran of Desert Storm.  He also served two years in the National Guard Reserve.

Greg joined the Seattle Police Department in September 1996, and served his Patrol time in the North Precinct, 2 nd Watch.  In 2002 he was assigned as a Detective, first in the Internet Crimes Against Children task force, later running the Department’s Computer Forensics Lab, and finally serving in the Auto Theft Unit.  He had just returned to North Precinct Patrol at the time of his illness. 

 Greg was a family man, and tried to spend as much time with his family as possible.  He leaves behind his wife Kim, and five daughters:  Brigid, Mary, Katie, Madison and Sidney; and his granddaughter Mary.  He leaves behind his parents, Mel and Evelyn, his sister, Leslie and many great friends. 

 He was an outdoorsman , he loved to spend time with his family at his cabin in Chelan, boating and jet skiing.   He loved fishing for salmon on the Snake River.

Greg had a passion for flying.  He obtained his private pilot’s license in his teens, which rumor, unsubstantiated,  has it, he put to good use on at least one occasion to conduct an aerial “toilet papering” of a high school grid iron with a close friend.

And Greg loved music.  Greg was an accomplished guitarist.  His latest band was called the Grey-tones, a reference to the ages of the members:  neighbors who met to jam in his garage until they eventually formed enough of a repertoire to perform gigs.  He maintained close friendships with his fellow musicians.

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Dave & Veda Hall
Dave & Veda Hall
4 years ago

The family and friends are in our thoughts and

prayers at this difficult time.

Gail Beyers
Gail Beyers
4 years ago

Kim, I never got to meet Greg but I’m sure that we would have enjoyed each other’s company and had lots to talk about with him being an outdoorsmen. Rejoice in the fabulous times that you had together and treasure those memories. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Love you

Gail

Shane Macaulay
Shane Macaulay
4 years ago

Kim-

I am terribly sorry for your loss. I pray that God will give you strength and comfort in the days ahead.

Brian Ballew
Brian Ballew
4 years ago

I was one of Greg’s FTO’s when he started with SPD. He was a good guy. I wish I could have gotten to know him better. Deeply sorry for your loss.

Sha Eppley
Sha Eppley
4 years ago

Kim – I’m so sorry I never got to meet Greg, and yet I heard all the stories from how you two met, married, had a baby, and all the little things in between. Tragically, he was one of the great protectors of children, which I always thought was heroic. I pray for God’s peace and presence to be with you through an unthinkable time.

Cyndi Botica
Cyndi Botica
4 years ago

Kim

I was so sorry to hear of your lost. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

Cornelia Queen
Cornelia Queen
4 years ago

KIm- I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Tanya Copenhaver
Tanya Copenhaver
4 years ago

I had the pleasure of meeting Greg when we worked an ICAC case together several years ago. We have remained friends although our busy lives prevented us from talking very often! He loved his family and was so proud of his girls! He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him!

Kim- you and the girls and the rest of your family are in my prayers during this horribly difficult time!

Mike Tamboer
Mike Tamboer
4 years ago

Greg was my best friend, music mentor and brother that I never had. He leaves behind many happy memories that will never be forgotten.

Kim,Sydney,Maddison, Evelyn, Mel,Leslie,Bridgette,Katie and Mary: Thank you for Greg and the time we all had with him.

We love you Kim and are here for you in the future.

Mike

The Greytones

Soumaly Luangphasy
Soumaly Luangphasy
4 years ago

Kim- I was so sorry to hear of your lost. I pray that God will give you strength and comfort in the days ahead.

Alan M. Singer
Alan M. Singer
4 years ago

As usual, it always feels that it must be easier for the one going than for those of us remaining. I knew Greg for most of his life but lost touch the last 12 years. Just when things are going great, the good Lord takes us to task. Bless you Greg. Alan

Jane Turlo
Jane Turlo
4 years ago

Kim, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Marta Stenzel
Marta Stenzel
4 years ago

Kim, I am very sorry for your loss. I pray to God for you and your family to give you strength and comfort during this time and days ahead.

Ty Bruce
Ty Bruce
4 years ago

Thoughts and prayers are with Greg Suggetts family, friends, dept. and community. He will be remembered as a hero who left to soon. RIP

Raynetta Maggiacomo
Raynetta Maggiacomo
4 years ago

Kim, Madison, Sidney & Little Mary,

I’m so sorry for your loss. I learned what a great, compassionate man Greg was when we were going through a tough ordeal. He was there for me when I needed a “keep fighting” attitude and I will never forget his kindness. My son Tommy adored him during the short times he spent “jamming” with him. I am saddened that Little Mary (my granddaughter) will not enjoy his love for her as he did with his children. I pray for peace, comfort and Gods healing hands on your heart. If there is anything you need we are here for you. Considering the circumstances we could not show our support at the funeral but our hearts were there is spirit. Much love to you and your beautiful girls.

Geri Silcox
Geri Silcox
4 years ago

My thoughts and prayers go out to you all.

Geri

Richard Thietje
Richard Thietje
4 years ago

Very sorry to hear about Greg’s passing. He was one of my best friends at CWA. We spent many nights with our friends playing music to the wee hours. Tried to get in touch a few times over the years but it wasn’t in the cards. My thoughts of peace go out to Greg’s family and friends. I will miss him.

Sarah Mortensen
Sarah Mortensen
4 years ago

We miss you Greg, every day.

Susan and Gene White
Susan and Gene White
4 years ago

We’ve never had the pleasure of knowing Greg but we are good friends of his parents, Mel and Evie. We are so saddened by this news and our love, hearts, prayers and condolences to his family and friends.

George S Homich III
George S Homich III
4 years ago

PRAYERS are for an outstanding individual.

Spearhead Attack 3/227th

Kalen Devillier
Kalen Devillier
4 years ago

Dear Kim, back in the early 90s Greg and I became friends. He’d never been salmon fishing before I met him. He was so happy to catch his first salmon with me in the Puget Sound and in several rivers too. We had a great friendship, shooting at the TPD range and a couple of others that most civilians never do,was a perk that he gladly shared with me. We hunted together too. Somehow life took us separate ways and we drifted apart. Greg’s life was, life. Protecting children and all of us. He shared his stories with me, like how it could’ve been him shot by Aristotle Lamar, at the bank robbery in downtown, when Greg was still a uniformed officer. While he was on paid administrative leave. I’m so saddened to hear about his passing. I just found this terrible news by trying to locate him. Damn, I loved him like a brother. He worked as uniformed security for me, when I was a grocery store manager for QFC. We had same likes and interests and quickly became friends. Greg saved me from perps more than once. Please know that I am weeping like a baby as I write this. I share your grief. Sending you and family, love and hugs. Rest in love and peace, my dear friend… Kalen

Katie Suggett
Katie Suggett
2 years ago

Greg was my Dad. I still miss him everyday. Ten years I have walked this earth without his love, wisdom and guidance. Him playing guitar was the sound of my childhood. I can still hear his laugh. He is missing from all of us and it doesnt feel right at all. Anger shot at god and still asking for peace and strength. Only the good die young.

His Daughter,
Katie (32yrs old)

Richard Thietje
Richard Thietje
26 days ago

Greg, I miss you and all the picking and grinning. You made time at CWA a creative smorgasbord. Jam on brother.