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In lieu of flowers

In lieu of flowers, consider a gift to Kellogg Middle School and Shorecrest High School Music Programs.

Obituary

Eulogy for Harold Ivan Modell, by his daughter, Tamara Modell, April 11, 2023

Trying to write this eulogy is bringing me back to my college years of pulling all-nighters, writing papers at the last minute. The main differences are that for this, there is no other minute but the last. And, more importantly, I can’t call my Dad to get his opinion. I often called my Dad at midnight to get feedback on papers and …

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Memories & condolences

It's been almost three years and I still miss him everyday. His devotion to his religion, to his culture, and to his pe…
It's been almost three years and I still miss him everyday. His devotion to his religion, to his cu…
It's been almost three years and I still miss him everyday. His …

Community Involvement

Synagogue

Attendee of

Congregation Beth Shalom

Volunteered for

Volunteer of

Demiero Jazz Festival

Volunteer of

Seattle Public Schools

Volunteer of

Congregation Beth Shalom

Volunteer of

Friends of Frank DeMiero Foundation

Volunteer of

The Art of the Muppets Traveling Exhibit

Volunteer of

Crossroads of the Continents

Favorites

What were Harold's favorite performances to watch?
Jazz Fest, Jazz Cruise concerts, Jazz Alley and Triple Door concerts, Edmonds Commun…
Jazz Fest, Jazz Cruise concerts, Jazz Alley and Triple Door concerts, Edmonds Community Colleg…
Jazz Fest, Jazz Cruise concerts, Jazz Alley and Triple Door concerts, Edmonds Community College Soundsation Jazz Choir,…
What were Harold's favorite ways to exercise?
Although he proclaimed to his Naturopathic students at Bastyr University that exerci…
Although he proclaimed to his Naturopathic students at Bastyr University that exercise was bad…
Although he proclaimed to his Naturopathic students at Bastyr University that exercise was bad for the health, he was a…
What were Harold's favorite vacation spots?
Washington and Oregon Coasts
Washington and Oregon Coasts
Washington and Oregon Coasts
What were Harold's favorite sports teams?
Seattle Storm, UW Huskies Women's Basketball, UW Huskies Women's Volleyball, UW Husk…
Seattle Storm, UW Huskies Women's Basketball, UW Huskies Women's Volleyball, UW Huskies Women'…
Seattle Storm, UW Huskies Women's Basketball, UW Huskies Women's Volleyball, UW Huskies Women's Softball

Timeline

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Born

December 15th, 1943
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Bar Mitzvah

1956
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Got married to Jane Modell

1970

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Method of disposition

Burial

Final resting place

Beit Shalom Cemetery, Abbey View Memorial Park, Brier, WA

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