Glen Arthur Brownlee, 78, a resident of the Birdsview community, passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at United General Hospital in Sedro-Woolley.
Glen was born on July 19, 1937 in Hibbing, Minnesota, the son of Norton & Katherine (Krause) Brownlee. He was raised and attended school in Hibbing, graduating from Hibbing High School with the class of 1955.
Glen worked in the iron mines in Minnesota until 1958 when he moved to Kirkland, WA and worked for the Boeing Company for two years. He then worked in the construction industry as a cement finisher and Superintendent. He was highly sought after due to his knowledge of the product, his meticulous finish detail and his overall dedication to perfection. Glen worked for Emil’s Concrete Company in Redmond for 35 years until his retirement in 1994. He was a 50 year member of the Cement Masons Union Local 528.
Glen was united in marriage to Nancy Smith in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho on June 30, 1973 and with that union they formed a blended family with his, hers and then with the birth of their daughter a year later, their children.
Glen enjoyed working, operating his backhoe, RVing, helping his neighbors with cement work and watching the Seahawks and Mariners.
He is survived by his wife, Nancy at the family home in Birdsview; his children, Laurie Brownlee of Brier, WA, Lisa Guill (David) of Lake Stevens, WA, Alison Brownlee (Chon Garcia), of Bothell, WA, John Smith (Nadene) of Arlington, WA, Amy Cluphf (Mike Jones) of Lake Stevens, WA, Robert Smith of Lake Stevens and Katherine Carpenter (Mike) of Marysville; 3 sisters, Alvina McDonough of Superior, WI, Lori Ewing (Don) of Renton, WA and Shirley Arnold of Anaheim, CA: 22 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Steven Brownlee and 3 brothers, Kenneth, Wayne and Lloyd ‘Dude’ Brownlee.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, June 18, 2016 at 2:00 PM at Lemley Chapel in Sedro-Woolley. Memorials are suggested to a charity of your choice in honor of Glen.
Glen you will be missed by all your neighbors here in Birdsview. You came to our aid so many times in the past. Helping the old broads get out of the snow covered driveway and pulling my big red mower from over the river bank. You were there for us when we needed you.
Uncle Glen left behind the most wonderful and amazing legacy. What a gift he was to his children, grandchildren and of course, to Aunt Nancy. The many people that knew him and loved him, will cherish the memories they have of him. Rest in peace, Uncle Glen… It’s well deserved.
Glen will be deeply missed. He and Nancy were dear friends of ours when we were young. We spent a lot of time together with our young children. Those are sweet memories for me. Prayers for Nancy and the loved ones. Much Love Bonnie
My Uncle Glen will be missed by my but especially his beloved family….he was adored by his wife, children and grandchildren. …I have been blessed to have known him….rest in peace sweet Uncle…
Glen, we will miss you so much! We didn’t get to know you until recently but you were so kind and welcoming! Halloween won’t be the same without you!! Peace be with your family and sweet Nancy!
Dad,
There are so many things that I will miss about you… Your sought after advice when going through a rough patch…Your 1001 uses for duct tape..The way you use to hum when you would give me a tight bear hug after a family visit… The way you use to look while running your back hoe outside (like a man with a plan) always finding all sorts of stuff to do even when there was nothing…I love you dad and there are a million reasons to miss you…there is one that will always make me sad and that is my kids growing up without their grandpa and all the cool stuff you would teach and show my kids as they age into adulthood. You are unique and have an amazing talent to pouring concrete with that Glen Brownlee touch. Thank you for the last 42 years I got to spend and learn life’s lessons from you and I can see you in my dreams enjoying the reunification of your son (Steven) your brothers (Wayne & Lloyd “Dude”) and your mom (grandma Katherine “Dotsy”) .? I am going to miss you so much and my heart will yearn to see you again on the other side. xoxoxoxoxo
We are going to miss Glen, otherwise know as Mudpuddle. He was a hard working, very talented man and they just don’t make them like him anymore. Gonna especially miss his humor, and everytime I look at my little sidewalk to my garden I am going to think of him and smile. Our thoughts go out to his family and friends, he will be greatly missed by many. Jackie&Pam Aldridge