Wayne Walter Austin
March 05, 1927 - March 28, 2014
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Wayne Walter Austin
March 05, 1927 - March 28, 2014
Obituary
Bellingham, Washington
Wayne W. Austin, 87, of Bellingham, WA passed away on Friday, March 28, 2014. Wayne was born in Bellingham, Washington, on March 5, 1927, to the late Lulu and Walter Austin. Wayne graduated from Auburn Seventh-day Adventist Academy in 1945, received his bachelors degree from Walla Walla College (now Walla Walla University) in 1949 and from Loma Linda University in 1958. He met his wife, Ann Roberts, in Hawaii and married in 1979.
Wayne was a beloved member of the community and served his community for 60 years. He was passionate about many things but first and foremost was his love for his Lord and Savior, whom he shared with those he came in contact with. His mission field was the years he practiced as a physician. He enjoyed sharing the love of Jesus with his patients, who he considered his extended family. He was an avid sailor, skier, and bicyclist but had many other interests which included taking pictures to catalog his life experiences, music, airplanes, antiques, traveling to Hawaii, cars and the great outdoors.
Wayne is preceded in death by his parents Walter and Lulu Payne Austin, his brother Lloyd W. Austin and sister Mildred Austin Kehoe. He is survived by wife Ann Roberts Austin, nephew Bill Jordan, niece Roberta Roberts Johnson; three children, Greg Austin, Jill Austin, Jana Austin Jacobson; nieces, nephews and grandchildren.
Farewell Tribute Information
Please join the family for a graveside service only to be held at Bayview Cemetery, Thursday, April 3, 2014 at 2:00 PM in Bellingham.
25 responses to Wayne Walter Austin
Michelle Gates says:
March 28, 2014
Dr. Austin delivered my 1st son in 1984! He was our family physician for several years because of his mannerism and kindness. Happy trails on your next adventure and thanks for caring!
Gary Duling says:
March 28, 2014
Doc Austin and I had the Air Force in common and we discussed it regularly. A visit to his office was more like visiting a good friend than going to the doctor. He was our family GP since the early 1970’s and we had complete trust in his care. He was truly a kind and gentle person as well as an excellent M.D. .
Lorraine Cowles says:
March 28, 2014
Dr. Austin was my doctor for 48 years. He delivered all 3 of my children. I was so fortunate to have him for my doctor. He was loving and always concerned about my whole family. If we could only have more primary care doctors like him. He was the best. I know he is looking down on all of us. Ann thank you for all the service you did in the office. It was always a pleasure hearing your voice on the phone. My deepest sympathy to the whole Austin family.
Molly Malone Jonas says:
March 28, 2014
Dr Austin was one of the finest people I have ever known. He was my Dr for many years and had the kindest, most compassionate of beside manners ever! He did things like bring medication to my home when I was a single parent with a sick baby, gave my vision challenged daughter a ride home when she missed her bus after her appointment. He will be so very missed!! Love and hugs to Annie.
Kari Chambers says:
March 28, 2014
I will always remember Dr. Austin’s warm smile and infectious laugh. It was such an honor to work for him and to have him care for our family. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.