Angus is the standard to which i compare ALL my bosses. He never asked anything from any of us that he wouldn't do a hundred times over himself. I worked as a dishwasher, then a waitress then a cook. I costermongered under the monorail dressed like princess Leah (star Wars had JUST come out) I made pasties with him in the middle of the night in a huge empty bakery. He took bets at The Unicorn whether i would actually go through with my first marriage. Then celebrated like a demon at the reception when i went through with it - and after he had taken my then husband aside and told him if he hurt me he would break his knee caps. (Ex husband is afraid of him to this day) I made his menus, his signs, painted his windows and friggin' LOVED him and Setsuko and the whole dang Unicorn crew to death. They were the family i never had.  I remember the first night i worked there as dishwasher (i was VERY young - it was my first job ever). This little Japanese woman who was waitressing kept coming in and YELLING at Angus, then when he laughed at her she started chucking things at him.  I just shrunk (the kitchen was hot as hell - days before microwaves) thinking "He is going to FIRE that waitress. Found out later that evening it was Setsuko. Angus I thought you would live  forever, you were THAT mythic.  Love you Angus - hope to meet you somewhere in the hereafter. And so much love to you Setsuko. You Angus, You Setsuko and  The Unicorn changed me and my life for the better. My heart -  Auntie Kathleen.

Nobody made me laugh as much as Angus.  That unmistakable laugh and that grin. Many a bottle of Chimay ale and  terrific food at The Unicorn on the Ave... Angus set the standard for splendid chat and travel.

I am so saddened to hear of Angus’s passing away.  I first met Angus in the early 1980’s at his restaurant “The Unicorn “ 4550 University Way NE, Seattle, and Angus and Setsuko quickly became dear friends from then on.  Angus’s and Setsuko’s hospitality was always second to none, and their meals were always top notch.  
Angus was a fascinating and very entertaining and funny man and he was one of the best friends I ever met.  He enriched my life in so many ways and I will miss him.  Goodbye dear friend..

Angus was a cut above the rest.  He was knowledgeable, generous. and a delight to be with.   My family and I will always remember him as a great friend.  We know his wife Setsuko, will always cherish his love for her, and his friends,  Peace be with you Angus.

I met Angus almost 40 years ago . He was the most interesting human I have ever known by a long shot. His knowledge of the world and it’s inhabitants was unparalleled. 
    We traveled together to Mexico twice,  Hawaii, and West Virginia. The numerous dinners with him and his wife would rival any food show produced on television. 
   He lived 100 lives in one lifetime traveling to 100 countries topped off with a train trip around the world. 
     The eclectic group of people I met in his Seattle restaurant could not be duplicated ever. From African white hunters in the fifties to renowned University professors and the whole gamut of remarkable personalities. 
     It was my honor and pleasure to have known him and his wonderful wife. 
    He will be fondly remembered by me for the rest of my life. 

Angus was without doubt bigger than life.  What a life he led and what a man!  As our "best neighbors" he and Setsuko were almost like extended family and grandparent-like to our daughter.  His 70th birthday party was amazing because of the wide range of  ages and walks of life that made up his circle of friends and the obvious affection people had for him.  To say he seemed gruff at times would be an understatement - but he really was not.  There are very few people that I can honestly say this about but knowing Angus was entertaining, educational and made me a better person.  RIP mate. 

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Angus Robson

9 octobre 1936 – 15 juillet 2020

Evergreen Washelli Funeral Home & Cemetery

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