Notes for: Donn Anton Bodine
From Ronny Bodine (Sept 7, 2022):
1st marriage--1954--MARILYN EILEEN CASE.
From King County, Washington Marriage Records:
Donn Anton Bodine, 21, of King County, born in Seattle AND Marilyn Eileen Case, 18, born in Sioux City, Iowa, were married 25 June 1954 at Woodland Park Presbyterian Church, Seattle by Theodore _____, Minister. [Note: Donn and Marilyn divorced and on 26 Jan 1980, Marilyn E. Bodine married Thomas Joseph Wilson in Seattle. Charlotte Bodine was a witness.]
Obituary, News Tribune (Tacoma, Wash.) of 22 June 2004.
Marilyn E. Bodine Born October 28, 1935 Marilyn left this life on June 18, 2004. She leaves behind her best friend and loving companion, Patrick Kelly, and her poodle, "Baby". Together they spent over 20 years traveling, motorhoming and just being together. Marilyn was born in Sioux City, Iowa to Howard and Betty Case. Together with her younger brother, Stanley, they moved to Seattle. In 1954, Marilyn graduated from Lincoln High School in Seattle and married Donn Bodine. Her memory will be treasured by her three children, Steve, Bruce, Charlotte; 9 grandchildren and her brother Stan. Her early years were spent raising her children, giving them direction, love, responsibility and character. Later, she turned her vitality to managing an apartment rental business, which she continued until she became ill 3 months ago. Marilyn attended Life Center Church in Tacoma via television and also took to heart the television programs and writings of Dr. Robert Schuller. She was an encouragement to her children in their faith. The family wishes to thank the Intensive Care Nursing Staff at Ballard Hospital for the compassionate care given to Marilyn, where she spent the last 85 days of her life. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, June 24th at 2:00 PM at Calvin Presbyterian Church in Shoreline. Arrangements by Evergreen-Washelli Funeral Home, 206-362-5200. Memorials may be made to the Life Christian Education Foundation, 1717 S. Union Ave., Tacoma, WA 98405.
2nd marriage--2003--GERILYN MARY GIETZEN.
From Clark County, Nevada Marriage Records:
Donn Anton Bodine AND Gerilyn Mary Gietzen were married 25 April 2003.
Obituary, The Seattle (WA) Times of 24 Aug 2022.
DONN BODINE DIES (Written by Donn Bodine in 2015. Updated to reflect the date of passing.) Born April 7, 1933, at Swedish hospital, and died August 16, 2022, at his home. In between times, he had three children Steve (Terri), Bruce (Debbie), and Charlotte Bodine. Nine grandchildren and then many great-grandchildren. He did like the Bible said. "Prosper and multiply". He leaves behind his loved wife "Geri", (Geitzen-Powell). Donn was proud of his 100% Swedish parents Clarence and Hildur Bodine. He apologizes to his younger brother Allan, and best friend, for tricks while growing up in the Phinney Ridge neighborhood. Donn attended John B. Allen grade school, Hamilton Jr. High, and Lincoln High, and the U of W. He was a Delta Chi. He started out a small General Contractor and stayed that way. Eventually operating some apartment rentals. He loved the mountains, the early hikes, the campouts, oh, and the skiing. That was his sport until 2007. Another favorite was fishing. Then lately, the winters in Maui with Geri. He bids goodbye to my beautiful wife Geri of 19 years. And my children, whom I love, Steve, Bruce, and Charlotte. And the grandkids and great-grandkids. You can visit me across the street from Home Depot at Washelli Cemetery, where I made my most expensive investment in land on August 16, 2022. In remembrance of Donn's life, the family asks that any charitable donations be made to Calvin Presbyterian Church.