ROY V. LAMPAERT

A life very well lived ended when Roy V. Lampaert, 96, stepped into eternity on Sunday, June 15, 2008 in Sedro-Woolley, Washington.
Roy was born on December 10, 1911 in Redmond, Washington, the son of Adele & Rachael Vienne Lampaert. He lived most of his life in the Redmond, Kirkland and Duvall areas. He graduated from Redmond High School in 1929.
On December 31, 1932 Roy was united in marriage to Grace Lorraine Kells of Kirkland. Roy’s family owned a large cattle ranch in what is now downtown Redmond. He spent most of his working life in the meat business. In his early married years, Roy worked on the ranch helping to raise beef cattle. In the early1940’s he opened Roy’s Quality Meats in Kirkland, which he operated until 1946, when he went to work as a custom meat cutter at the Olympic Hotel in Seattle and at various locations east of the mountains. Finally, in 1958, Roy again realized his dream of owning his own custom meat shop. This was Lampaert’s Meats in Duvall. Roy sold his business in 1970, and got to retire at the age of 59.
During his retirement, Roy enjoyed being active in the Redmond Historical Society, of which he was a life member. He loved taking family fishing trips to Canada and visiting his daughter in Reno. As long as he was physically able, Roy always had a horse as a cherished companion.
Roy is survived by his two daughters, Marilyn Moesch and her husband, Loran of Redmond and Yvonne Garrity and her companion, Bill Chandler of Sedro-Woolley. His three grandchildren, Steve Haines and his wife, Deb, Donna Salema and her husband, Mark and Diane Geer. His great-grandchildren, Douglas & Michael Haines and Jamie & Kelly Geer. A sister-in-law, Norma Lampaert and a niece, Shelly Haley. Roy was preceded in death by his wife, Grace in 2003, after more than 70 years of marriage. He was also preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Glenn Lampaert; by his grandson, Joe Haines and by a nephew, Bobby Lampaert.
Roy was a much respected and loved man. He will be greatly missed by many.
Private family services were held. Memorials are suggested to the Northwest Parkinson’s Foundation, PO Box 56, Mercer Island, WA 98040. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Woolley.