10, 1930 in Three Hills, Alberta, Canada to August and Carolina Wiese. He grew up on the
western prairie in Glaslyn, Saskatchewan. Getting an education was a goal from a young age.
When asked one time if he ever considered staying home to farm he said, “No, I never
considered farming, I have too much in life to do!” After finishing high school, he entered
teacher training in Saskatoon. From there he taught school for several years in Canada. When
the opportunity arose to move to the United States he enrolled at Bob Jones University in
Greenville, South Carolina where he received a degree in Biology. From there he was accepted
at Appalachian State University and received a Master of Arts degree. He then took a teaching
job at Amarillo College while working on a Master’s Degree in Education at West Texas State
University. In 1965 he moved to Seattle, WA to pursue his doctorate degree. In 1969 he
received his Ph.D. from the University of Washington. Hugh was employed at the University of
Washington in Administration and later the Boeing Company. In 1972 he married the love of his
life Shelia May. His wife, daughters and granddaughter were his whole world and he was often
quoted saying, “all my girls.” His granddaughter Kourtney was the “light of his life.” Hugh
enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He loved tending to his garden, was an avid
reader and Seattle sports fan. (Go Huskies, Go Hawks! Go Mariners!)
Hugh was preceded in death by his parents August and Carolina Wiese, brother Oswald Wiese,
sister Ruth Zachkowsky, and nephew Larry Zachkowsky.
Hugh is survived by his wife Sheila, daughter Karla(Mike) Rockey, Snohomish, WA., daughter
Shelley Wiese, Kenmore, WA., granddaughter Kourtney Wiese, Riverside, CA., sister Elma Dean,
North Vancouver, BC., sister Esther(Bill) Stickel, Calgary, Alberta, brother Bill(Susanne) Wiese,
Fenelon Falls, Ontario and numerous nephews, nieces and cousins.
Although we grieve that our husband, dad and grandpa is no longer with us, we also rejoice
that he is now free of pain and is home with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Hugh was buried at Floral Hills Cemetery, in a private service.
The family would like to thank Virginia Mason and Dr. John Paul Flores for how well they care
for Hugh. In lieu of flowers , donations may be made to Virginia Mason Foundation, in memory
of Hugh Wiese to the Floyd & Delores Jones Cancer Institute, PO Box 1930, MS/D1-MF, Seattle
WA 98111or online at www.virginiamasonfoundation.org.
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