Elliott Gordon Boisen
March 14, 1925 - August 06, 2012
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Elliott Gordon Boisen
March 14, 1925 - August 06, 2012
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Dr. Elliott G. Boisen
Died August 6, 2012 in Bellingham, WA
Elliott was born March 14, 1925 in Minden, NE. A graduate of the University of Nebraska Medical School (1958), he practiced medicine in Lynnwood until 1975. He was very active in the Lynnwood Rotary and helped organize the Washington International Air Show at Paine Field. He then joined the US Air Force as a Flight Surgeon, attaining the rank of Colonel before his discharge in 1985. He served as Chief of Staff for the Veterans Administration Outpatient Clinic in Anchorage, AK until his retirement in 1995. After retiring, he lived in Seattle and served as an inaugural usher at Benaroya Hall until 2010.
Elliott is survived by son Myles Boisen, son Sean Boisen and family, stepdaughter Arden Byers and family, and stepson Kevin Burgess and family. These families include nine grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.
A fuller account of his life, along with his memoirs and a guestbook for comments, can be found at http://ElliottBoisen.com.
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26 responses to Elliott Gordon Boisen
Bob and Connie Porter says:
August 6, 2012
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless You and comfort you.
Jeff and Elesa Labanz says:
August 6, 2012
We are so sorry for your loss and the pain of your father’s passing.
Catherine (Dotson) Whalen says:
August 6, 2012
Sometimes words just aren’t enough to fill the hole in your heart left by your father’s passing. God’s Blessings on you and your family
Darryl,Laura, and family says:
August 6, 2012
We are deeply sorry for the loss of your father. We pray for comfort and peace at such a tough time. We love you. God bless you and your family.
Spring Creek Memory Care says:
August 6, 2012
Our hearts go out to the family of Dr. Boisen. All of us here feel so honored and blessed that we were able to become part of his life. We will never forget the smiles and memories we’ve shared with Dr. Boisen. He was truly an amazing man, and he will forever be carried in our hearts. Love- Kristen, Alyssa, Sarah, Lisa, Chelsey, Sarah H, James, Hope, Maranda, Kayla and James. <3