Richard Edward Thulin
October 31, 1939 - April 24, 2013
Obituary
Richard Edward Thulin
October 31, 1939 – April 24, 2013
Dick passed away at the age of 73, on April 24, 2013, surrounded by family. He was born in International Falls, MN on October 31, 1939. He moved to Seattle, WA as a child. He graduated from O’Dea High School and joined the US Navy. After his discharge, he met and married his wife Marilynn and they settled in the SeaTac area.
In his early years he worked in the grocery business and then as a truck driver for Coca Cola, City Beverage and Boise Cascade (Office Max).
He enjoyed camping, the beach, watching car racing and most sports. He also enjoyed spending time with family, especially his grandchildren.
He was preceeded in death by his parents, Earnest “Rudy” Thulin and Cecelia (Glowack) Lessard, and sister Donna Woody.
He is survived by his loving wife Marilynn, his children, Patricia (Kenneth) Melton, Robert Thulin and Deborah (Jeffery) Jones. Also, his grandchildren, Nathaniel Parro, Kelly Melton, Cody Jones, Lucas Deffley, Haley Jones, Casey Jones and Sean Melton
He is also survived by his brothers Robert (Bernadine) Thulin and Paul Proszek (Marlys) and numerous nieces and nephews.
Please join us in the celebration of his life on May 10th at St Philomena Catholic Church at 5:00 pm.
He will be missed.
We can never be separated from those we love because God leaves us with memories to hold and love that do not pass away.Dick leaves us all with many memories of laughter and good times and we are sure he is in heaven working on ways to make us laugh when we join him. We feel a great sympathy knowing it is many hearts sharing one sorrow.
Love and God bless you and your family, Fred and Carolyn
Marilyn (and family), you are in our prayers. You will remember me from the Trilogy in Burien. I am so sorry to learn of Richard’s passing. God comfort and strenghten you are this time.
Sorry for your loss. You’re in our prayers.
We know Dick is in heaven stirring a pot, just waiting for us with a grin and sparkle in his eyes. We miss him.
Our prayers to the family, Rich and Carole
To know Dick was to love him; he was one of a kind.
We have such wonderful memories of him in the many years of knowing him and his family doing so many things together, and he will never ever be forgotten. Did I mention how he liked to sing Happy Birthday to the poor soul whose b-day it was?? You know who you are out there who received his birthday wishes…..that is one of the special things that I will miss. I can go on and on, and will get the chance at his Celebration of Life. God bless him, Marilynn, and his family.
Paula & Greg
We know Dick is watching over his family and loving them. We will do our best for them also, will miss him singing Happy Birthday……..he was the best
I will remember Richard in my prayers. My condolences on his death. Br. K. Wolf, cfc
thanks for serving
You’re in my thoughts and prayers
Dick,
We’ll miss your dry wit and your humor
Your ‘grin’ and devilish smile
No one knew what you’d do next
You had one unique style!
Now Up in heaven,
There’s someone new
I’m sure he will be at the gates waiting,
just not sure he’s ready for you
Love Cam and Ed
You left us a little too soon, but you are in a comfortable place now. We will never forget you and all the good times we had. Our prayers are with Marilynn and the kids to get them through this difficult time.
Forever,
Jeannie & Bill
Our thoughts and prayers to Marilyn and family. We will hold and treasure all the marvelous memories of Dick through out the years. Lots and Lots of Love and Hugs to Marilyn and Family.
Marilynn –right now i`m at a loss of words–we loved Dick & will always miss him–had so many good time with him –no more cookies –chili–cabbage rolls –kisses on head–but the memories are there –Sorry i could not be there –Dick sure had a way of making a person laugh–and feel welcome .Take care sis–my heart & prayers go out to you & the kids & grandkids–Love you all!!! Vera & Larry
Sorry were so late , but our thoughts and prayers are with you we will remember all the good times we had with dick and your family , he is in our hearts and memories.
I miss you dad, , ,