Henry Haugen
June 28, 1933 - April 25, 2013
Obituary
Henry Haugen, Norwegian to the core and born to Norwegian emigrants Niels and Hildur Haugen on June 28, 1933, left to captain his own ship on April 25, 2013. Growing up living in many coastal communities from Hawaii, Alaska, New London and Florida while his father pursued his Coast Guard career, Henry followed his father’s career path and was accepted into the US Coast Guard Academy, graduating in 1955. His first assignments were on the icebreaker Northwind, where he toured the Arctic and Antarctic. He then served on the Coast Guard cutter Mallow, a buoy tender on the Oregon coast. He attended George Washington University and obtained his law degree in 1964.
He subsequently served on special assignment to the admiralty and shipping section of the US Dept. of Justice in San Francisco, receiving many commendations for his work. Henry considered his best assignment as commanding officer of the buoy tender Buttonwood while stationed in Hawaii. He then served on tours as legal officer in Seattle and as West Coast military judge. He retired from the Coast Guard in 1975 after 20 years of service.
He then practiced maritime law in Seattle, focusing on fisheries and other maritime matters before retiring from the practice in January of 2012. As a member of Ballard Rotary, the Norwegian Commercial Club, the Norwegian American Chamber of Commerce, and on the board and president of the Norse Home, Henry was very involved with civic volunteerism.
Henry was a family man, taking great pride in his family and children. He is survived by his wife, Charlette Haugen, four children from his first marriage, Kari Haugen (Carl Botterud), Lisa Haugen (Greg Smith), Marc Haugen (Jill Goldring) and Hayes Haugen (Mindy Brown-Haugen) and eight grandchildren, Maggie, Anna, Benjamin, Elsa, Stuart, Henry Christian, Solveig and Porter. Two sisters also survive him, Margaret Farstad from Aalesund, Norway, and Anne Haugen, Seattle.
Henry always knew that Is was an imposter as Noregian, but we had a lot of fun pulling the strings of Norway. He will be remembered as a true Noregian, Rotarian, and Friend.
Blessings to the Family, OLY
Dear Charlette,
I am so sorry to hear of your husband’s passing. Although I’ve never me him, he sounds like a wonderful person and lived a rich, full life. Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss.
Dave
So sorry to hear of your loss. What an amazing and wonderful man! The big smiles come with each fabulous memory. Hugs to you all.
I am so sorry to learn of Hank’s illness and passing. He has been in my thoughts throughout my adult life. He was so bright, funny, honest, and such a reliable steady good friend. I remember his organization of all the watches for the entire participants in our first class cruise on Eagle and other CG Cutters back in 1954. He made the most difficult tasks seem simple. He is at the top of the list for respect in our class. I will miss him, but never forget. I will make a contribution the American Cancer Society in his honor.
Dave Flanagan
Dear Charlette,
I am so sorry to read the news. My sister passed away in March. So much sadness. Our sincere condolences.
Love,
Sharon & Joe
Henry was a good man and effective lawyer. I had the opportunity to know him and work with him while he officed with our law firm for a number of years. We always miss the good ones.
Charlette I was so shocked to read of Henry’s passing, he was a wonderful man. I was so lucky to meet you and Henry while working with the Magnolia Art Show. Henry was so much help while we were setting up and tearing down the art displays. I can’t explain how much you and Henry were in my thoughts as I was recently driving by your house and then tonight I read his Obituary in the QA & Magnolia News.
Charlette and family you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Char, and family. We were so sorry to read that Henry passed. On behalf of your Social Worker/ Fred Hutch/SCCA /pre -retirement friends, We greatly appreciated Henry’s sense of humor, support of our annual pool parties at your lovely home and most importantly, his unconditional love and admiration for you. As a Black Norwegian by marriage and association, I always held a special place in line at the Sons and Daughters or Norway events. Char, We can all attest to how “Rich and Beautiful” your relationship was so here is a Toast to your memories, that the will offer resounding comfort as you continue to richly give of yourself through your Gift of ART! Love Winona, John , Family friends and Work Friends for LIFE!
Dear Charlotte, I didn’t know your husband though I know you from your art shows, etc., and I admire your work. Much sympathy to you; and to the Haugen children I knew at Lawton School whom I knew vaguely through my own children. Without words to describe it, we understand how difficult the sickness was on Henry and your family to cope with his passing and the void his passing creates. Be thankful for the good years, if that might help to be a small consolation.
Charlotte, I have just heard of Henry’s death. I am sorry to hear this especially for you. He was such a support for me as I coped with various issues at Norse Home when Robert was away. Always supportive, thoughtful and smart. I remember his coming to the facility after a wind storm took out power and the generator, plus a water leak coming into the dining room. it was quite a day and we did just fine, with Henry’s help. God Bless him and you. . Sincerely Judy
Dear Char,
I just now learned of Henry’s death. I was “Facebooking” and looked you up. My Bob died almost exactly 2 years before Henry (4/24/11), so I feel a bit of a kinship with you. I really enjoyed knowing Henry! He was always the practical voice on the Norse Home board when I was a part of that, making sure that whatever projects we began could actually be accomplished. I so admired his tact and sense of humor. And I really felt honored that he trusted me to be Treasurer. He took pride and justifiable “ownership” of the work done during his tenure, even referiee-ing the choice of color when the building was painted. I remember him with fondness. And I think of you too, Char. Thanks for keeping me on your notification list for show openings. Some day I hope to be in the Seattle area at the right time. If you ever want to come up and paint San Juan Island, let me know– guest bedroom awaits.