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
Lisa Eldred says:
August 6, 2012
Always gracious, always reliable, always good to work with. (And the comfort of his medical and other knowledge). Blessed be.
Lisa Eldred
JIm and Doreen Archard says:
August 6, 2012
Thank you so much for sharing Elliot’s life story with us. What an amazing man..
We love you guys.. and will be there in spirit on the 27th as you remember and celebrate your Dad.
Much love, prayers and support, Jim and Doreen
Thor, Lola, Mia, Aubrey and Kirsten Boisen says:
August 6, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with Elliott’s family in your time of loss. Elliot was a special man and the best great Uncle a kid could have.
marlene says:
August 6, 2012
elliott will be dearly missed by all of us who were fortunate to know him at benaroya hall,
LeRoy and Laura Galley says:
August 6, 2012
No matter the circumstances, the loss of our loved ones always hurts. We share your grief and pray for comfort, peace, and strength in the days ahead.