Harry Douglas Hawthorne
December 14, 1924 - June 15, 2011
Obituary
Harry Douglas Hawthorne
H. Douglas Hawthorne, 86, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2011 at home in Des Moines, WA due to complications related to Alzheimer’s disease. Doug was born in Seattle on December 14, 1924 to Harry A. and Marcia B. Hawthorne. He lived in West Seattle and Kobe, Japan as a youth. He participated in baseball and track and was a Boy Scout. He graduated from West Seattle High School in 1942. After one quarter at University of Washington, he enlisted in the Army Air Corp in 1943 serving as a weather observer in China during World War II. After honorable discharge as a Sergeant in 1946, he returned to U of W to complete his business degree graduating in 1949 and beginning his career in Accounting. He became a CPA in 1952. After working with others in public accounting and in private industry, he started a downtown Seattle CPA firm in 1962 that he later moved to Burien in 1964 and where he continued until his retirement in 2000. He loved his work and especially the relationships he built with his many clients. He is a former member of the Seattle Exchange Club, and the Washington Society of CPAs. He married Marilyn Robinson in 1951 and started a family in 1957, raising their four children in West Seattle, Burien and Normandy Park. He enjoyed raising his kids, especially at Christmas, because he could go toy shopping, a favorite activity for the biggest kid of all. Doug was known for his quiet demeanor, his patience and his sense of humor. He enjoyed gardening, home projects, his pet dogs, visiting the Anacortes beach cabin he built and family time, especially with his grandkids. He was a fan of his Huskies. Doug also enjoyed coaching Little League Baseball starting in 1968 and continuing until the early 1980s, even though his sons no longer played for the teams he coached. Doug is survived by his children David Kim of Normandy Park, WA, Marcia of Albuquerque, NM, and Bradley of Des Moines, WA. Grandsons Nathan, Evan, Donovan and Thomas. Former daughters-in-law, Shannon Hawthorne and Anna Hawthorne, and nieces and nephews. . He was preceded in death by his son Paul 1966, former wife Marilyn Hawthorne, his parents, and sisters Dorothy Sloane and Betty Hawthorne. The family wishes to express their gratitude to Lina’s Adult Family Home for their compassionate care during the last year. A memorial service is scheduled for June 29, 2011 at 1pm at Bonney Watson Washington Memorial Park, 16445 International Blvd., SeaTac, WA 98188. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations may be made in Doug’s memory to your favorite charity. Please sign his online memorial at www.bonneywatson.com.
I was sorry to learn of Doug’s passing. I am a cousin his mother and my grandmother, Beth Long, were sisters. I remember him and his children well from family gatherings over the years. One of Doug’s cousins, Rita Bradley, just died May 23 at age 102, so this is a month for passing in this family. My condolences to all the family. Virginia is still in an adult family home near me with dementia age 92 but doing well in other respects.
Dave, We are sorry to hear of Dougs passing. I always enjoyed his wit and humor. Perry and Billie JoTherson
Dave and Family. We were saddened to read of your fathers passing. Jan I remember his coming into the office with his jovial remarks and his happy smile. I am sure you all will miss him terribly.
Love, Ken and Jan
Dave and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We did not get the opportunity to get to know your father, but he certainly came across as a friendly, gentle soul. May he rest in God’s peace.
Love,
Dave, Jenny, Ethan, and Emma Garcia