Al Kaminski

Al Kaminski, a long time Everett resident , passed peacefully on September 11, 2014 . H e was born i n Ravensdale, Wash. on May 4, 1921 to Rosalia (Galicki) and Stanley Kaminski, who immigrated from Topilowka, Poland in 1902. Al was a World War II Navy veteran (1942-1945) serving on the destroyer Conner in the pacific . In 1949 he married Della E. Buckels (Webster) in Seattle, Wash. He worked at Boeing while studying at the University of

Washington, graduating from the University in 1954. Then proceeded his career as a teacher in Everett High Schools from 1954, retiring in 1986. In that 32 years he taught at each of the Everett High Schools. He was well received by his students and approached through the years by former students who recognized him...the last in August of this year. He was interested in a l sports, recently heralding in the football season. He enjoyed league bowling

throughout the years at Evergreen Lanes; and fishing and golf. Al was a faithful Christian and at tended services at Cascade View Presbyterian for 45 years, where Al and Della loved and enjoyed being a part of their Church family. He and his daughter ,Cheryl , for many years enjoyed making props for Children’s Bible Camp. Al, Della, Steve and Cheryl were proudly involved in the painting of the Church addition. Al was an asset to his community and enjoyed serving on the Silver Lake Neighborhood Association. Al truly enjoyed the harpists who visited and played for him while at Providence. Thank you to them and the

doctors, nurses and other staff of Providence Medical Center. Al appreciated all his f friends, and we thank all whom were able to visit him at Providence. A special thank you to Larry for all his help and continued support. Al was the youngest of 14 children and is survived by his wife of 65 years, Della; one sister, Mary Frink of Tacoma, Wash.; many, many beloved Kaminski nephews,nieces and their families; his sons , Leo ( Bev ) and Steve (Angel) Kaminski ; daughter, Cheryl; and stepson , Art ( Rita ) Buckle s ;daughter -in-l aw, Maria ; Della’s two sisters, Shirley and Mary (Duncan) and their families and many other beloved family members on Della’s side. Al has eight living grandchildren: Ron, Rob, James Alexander Debbie . Dara , James Alexander, Jennifer, Shanna, and Tim ; 3 4 much loved great-grand children; and five adorable great - great grandchildren. He was preceded in his passing by his parents; 12 siblings; 12 brother’s-in-law; and 13 sister’s-in-law; stepson , Robert Buckles and Robert’s wife, Cherie; three grandchildren : Randy, Dawna, and Dana; and two great grandchildren. Al’s Committal Service will be held at Cypress Lawn Memorial Park in Everett , WA beginning at 11 a.m. on Saturday,

September 20 , 2014. Al’s Memorial Service will follow at the Cascade View Presbyterian Church, 1030 Casino Rd. in Everett, beginning at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers , donations can be made to Cascade View Presbyterian Church promoting youth activities, Bible Camp and Tall Timber Scholarships.

PSALM 119, 19-21

Open for me the gates where the

righteous enter, And I will go in

and thank the Lord, Those gates

lead to the presence of the Lord

And the godly enter there, 1

thank you for answering my

prayer And saving me!