John Lilleness
October 22, 1921 - May 26, 2005
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Jean P. Seattle
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Norma N. Auburn
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Kathleen S. Federal Way
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Anita H. Normandy Park
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you.
Anne and David
TO LEONA,
WE’RE VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF JOHN’S DEATH. WE EXTEND OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
ADRIENNE & GEORGE PARMENTER
Dear Leona,
I was sorry to hear of John’s passing. I thought of him as a model of a Norwegian family man.
I would like to share a memory of one of his jokes that has always inspired me:
When I was a boy, I was over at my best friend Eric’s. I think we were making gunpowder or something. I commneted on a picture of a Viking Longboat that was in the house. The dialogue went like this:
Mike Are those your blood thirsty ancestors?
John – They are harmless Norwegian fishermen.
Mike – What are all those swords and shields and spears for then?
John – To defend against English pirates.
I remember too when surfboards were all the rage. John built boards from fiberglassed plywood. And Eric & I paddled them all over Birch Bay.
Love Mike
Dear Leona,
I’m truly sorry for your loss. I will miss John dearly, hearing his ”Hello!” and ”How are you?” I know he’s moved on to a peaceful and happy place. You are all a wonderful and caring family and now have a strong and loyal angel watching over you.
Love,
Maria Balagot
CNA Rimas Adult Family Home
We are sorry to hear that John passed away. We certainly have very fond memories of John. We hope to visit the family on Sunday the 5th.
Ken Nesset
Sorry for your loss. Thinking of you with deepest sympathy.
Ed and Pat Lundvall
I have been remembering many things since reading of John’s death in the Seattle Times. Both Reed and my prayers are with you Leona, Eric and Andrea and your respective families. John will rest in peace after a long
fight.