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Colin Lundell

Colin Lundell, died August 10, 2022, with his family by his side in Wenatchee, Washington. He was born November 15, 1939, in Seattle, Washington, to Rainer and Ruby Lundell. His father was an electrical engineer and mother a homemaker.  The family lived in Seattle and later moved to Lake Sammamish, Washington. 

Colin grew up with a love for animals, cars, waterskiing, and 50’s music.  He graduated from Issaquah High School in 1958.  He attended college at Western Washington University, where he met Betty Grover. The couple married, in 1964, and resided in Bellevue, Washington, where they both worked at Boeing in Renton.  They later lived in Federal Way, Washington, where Colin worked as purchasing manager at Multicare in Tacoma, Washington.  After retiring, the couple moved to Methow, Washington, where Colin enjoyed gardening, working on his antique automobiles and tractors, tinkering in the barn, and traveling with his wife and family.

He was an active member of the Brewster Senior Center and Hope Lutheran Church.  Colin enjoyed an opportunity to participate in classic car shows and had quite the love for pastries and chocolates. 

Mr. Lundell is survived by his wife, Betty, of 57 years; brother, Charles Lundell; daughters: Michelle and Melissa; and numerous friends and extended family. 

If you would like to pay your respects, a public visitation will be available on Friday, August 19, 2022 from 5-7 p.m. The Memorial Service will be held at Hope Lutheran Church, 1520 Sunset Dr., Brewster, Washington, on Saturday, August 20, 2022, at 11:00 a.m.  The family has entrusted Barnes Chapel of Brewster, WA, with the arrangements.

Donations may be sent to the Alzheimer’s Association (alz.org).