Earle C. Perry

December 15, 1924 - July 22, 2006

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Earle C. PERRY

Earle passed away peacefully in his home in Des Moines, WA on July 22nd, 2006 at the age of 81 after a short illness. He was born December 15, 1924 in Chicago, Illinois. After service in the Army Air Corp. he moved his family to the Seattle area in 1950 to pursue a career in commercial aviation. He was employed by Northwest Airlines for nearly 40 years, retiring in 1984 as a 747 Captain. Earle had many interests. He was a longtime member of the Toastmasters, an amateur magician, harmonica player, avid sailor, tennis player, and marksman. He is survived by his beloved wife Sawang of Des Moines, his brother James of Bangkok, Thailand. Sons Robert and Thomas, daughters Carol, Jean, Linda, and Joanne, eight grandchildren, three great grandchildren, all living in the greater Seattle area., and many, many friends. A visitation will be held at Bonney-Watson Washington Memorial 16445 Intl. Blvd. in SeaTac on Wednesday July 26th from 12:00 – 8:00 p.m. A public memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday July 27th at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 19030 8th Ave S., SeaTac. Please sign the online memorial guest book at www.bonneywatson.com.

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Ken Houlder
Ken Houlder
5 years ago

To All,

I’d like to extend my deepest and sincerest condolences to the family and his closest of friends on this most solemn occaision. I had the good fortune of meeting Earle Perry known by me as Tom’s dad back thenmany years ago and enjoying his laughter during family get-togethers. I know he loved living near the sailboats at the marina and I especially enjoyed his stories about his family and his travels. He always made me feel welcome at his home and a part of his extendend family. I will miss him very much. A quote, I believe, attributed to Mark Twain states that “reports of his death are greatly exagerated”. I’ll take a few liberties here, but believe this meant that while a person has passed away, his stories, his quirks, his memories, his teachings and his laughter will continue to be remembered and talked about over and over through future generations. I believe this to be true of Earle and as he departs on his new journeys, I will continue to keep him in my fondest of memories.

A frend of the family,

Ken

John Gilfeather
John Gilfeather
5 years ago

I sadly miss this great gentleman. He was a true friend and so much fun to be with.

God Bless you my friend.

John

susi arendt
susi arendt
5 years ago

A life well lived. My condolences to the family. I’m glad he went quickly and without much apparent pain. I remember going sailing back in the 80s and having a lunch at Anthony’s where he was well known and respected. I’m glad to have known him, and wish smooth sailing to those who shared his life. Susi

Bob Bartholomay
Bob Bartholomay
5 years ago

Have a peaceful final flight Earl.

Joanne Lori Perry
Joanne Lori Perry
5 years ago

I’ve spent two months avoiding these emotions, like I avoided you as a teenager because I was in trouble. I’m sorry for those times Dad. I spent the next thirty years avoiding my own guilt and petty anger. I didn’t go see often enough. I spent all those years I tried to think of things to say when I saw you, always trying to steer conversation towards the “good old times”. I guess I always wanted us to be back the the breakfast table…You’d be staring off into space, then you start grinning, kind of giggling. We’d say “what’s so funny Dad?” Then you would go into one of your stories, almost choking on your own laughter. I’d be listening intently, in awe of you. I spent so many years trying to get back to those times, those feelings. I now know that it was time wasted that I should have spent getting to know you.

I will never forget when Elise brought her husband Shaun, and her son Logan over to see you. You said you didn’t want to hold him, “I might drop him”. You looked over Leecy’s shoulder at Logy and then you looked at me and said “That’s my Great Grandson!!” You were BEAMIMG! I never saw your heart so open, so loving, so very proud. I will tell Logan all about his Great Grandpa; the pilot that flew toexotic foreign places, the sailor who won many trophies, the magician who made statues disappear with a loud ‘thunk’, the harmonica player who would play ‘Turkey In The Straw’ while while I practiced driving in the dark, rainy fall evenings of 1973. I will tell Bailey and Camryn all those things too, Dad.

When I was a little girl you would come home from a trip and bring Tom and I presents. You would give me a big hug & kiss and say “Moldy Jo, what do ya’ know? I just got back from Kokomo!!!” It wasn’t until a few years ago that I found out that Kokomo was a real place, that you didn’t dream it up. That’s okay, it’s still our special place.

Well Dad, I guess it’s time I face all this, it’s real, it’s Good-bye. You are gone, you are at peace, I have to get on with my life. I just want to tell you that I love you and I am very proud that you are my Dad.

I will always be your little baby,

your Moldy Jo. Good Bye Dad, I’ll see you in Kokomo!

Linda Baker
Linda Baker
5 years ago

July 20, 2007

It has been almost a year and it seems like yesterday. I think about my Dad everyday – sometimes with good memories and sometimes with great sorrow that he is no longer here. I have tried to understand and comprehend so many things in my life over the last year and I know that my sisters and brothers have struggled also. I have come to the conclusion that we are what we choose to be and our lives are what we make of them. Things happen that we have no control over but we don’t need to let those events control us. I am surrounded by a wonderful family and wonderful friends who have helped me more than they will ever know. I want to say to those of you who per chance read this, thank you from the bottom of my heart.

My Dad taught me so many things that I will use for the rest of my life. I am so glad that I had the time with him. I have him in my heart and in my memories so he will never be far away from me. I know he is on a wonderful journey and that some day I will see him again.

I miss you Dad. Everytime I see a beautiful sunset and the first star of the night, I will think of you with a heart filled with love.

Linda