My condolences to Dr. Modell's family. Tamara, he was so proud of you and spoke of you all the time, especially promoting your educational coaching skills.

I first met Dr. Modell at orientation for naturopathic medical school back in 2012. He came in with his famous push cart and handed out a handbook that he had written for how to be successful in medical school. He was one of my favorite professors of all time with his educational workshops and grandiose performances. 

As he has told me so very many times... Life is cumulative. His words are as true today, as they were then. Thank you, Dr. Modell, for every single moment you spent helping me to navigate medical school with a large family and so many responsibilities. Thank you for having an open door policy where I could come get advice, not just about medical school but about life as well. Thank you for the chocolates and hugs and for advocating for your students. Thank you for TRULY caring about our learning and making our success your primary goal. Thank you for being there, even after graduation, to help us navigate the post doc world. Thank you for holding on to your position at Bastyr as long as they let you to help so many other students. Thank you for making our learning an unforgettable experience, complete with live music from a jazz singer around a grand piano. You will be so entirely missed. There is a hole in my heart, and no words can truly express my gratefulness for having known you. You were a rare breed. Rest in peace. I hope God likes jazz music, because He is going to hear a lot of it!!

We will always treasure our memories of Harold - we have so many and of you as a family. Please continue to make more of them, as a family, because these are the things you, and especially Jordan and Lynnea will never forget. 

They will cherish those memories always. 

Our love and our prayers are always with you

Many hugs,

David and MaryAnn

From Lindsey, Paul, Angelica and Roel

Harold's personality brought us much joy!  You and your family are in your thoughts.

From Alexis

Harold was such an influence on me  as someone who is at a crossroad in life, and I know how much he means to his family and his students.  I will always remember the advice he would give me. "Screw 'em if they can't take a joke" was my favorite of them all.

All my love,

Alexis

From Lesley

I so enjoyed talking to Harold (Go Storm! :) ).  And the value he added to our community.  May you find peace.

--Lesley

From Ay. S.

I'm so sorry for your loss.  Harold's a very nice and friendly man.  He always make me laugh whenever I talk to him.

--Ay. S.

From Stephanie King

I am so sorry to hear of Harold's passing.  He was an amazing man.  He will be missed. When he was at Klein Galland, I enjoyed getting to know him with his daily visits.  His wisdom, insight and humor was unmatched. I also had the honor to get to know you, Jane, through him.  He truly cherished you.  You and your family are in all our thoughts.

Blessings,

Stephanie King

 We are so sad to hear about Harold.  We hope some spring flowers can bring a little ray of sunshine to a very difficult time.

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Dear Jane,  I am so sorry to hear about the struggles Harold and you had to go through.  I pray that the Lord will hold you in his arms and give you peace.  Love Patt

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Thinking about you, Harold, and do you know what I keep remembering is my Bob and I always running into to you at the Husky women's basketball games.  You and Jane were such big fans of the women teams, long before most fans.

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From Joan and Phil Bohn: 

 There is so much gratitude in my heart to have known you for so long.  And add to that the truth you have been a teacher to me (because I think you cannot help but teach).  You lift others by your presence and encouragement.  I have seen this effect in Laura, with your steadfast support of her love for music and her work.  Stephanie also remembers you as kind and wise.  She reminded me of something you said at Laura and Efraim's  reception, to "focus on the donut,  and not on the hole."  May it be sweetness to you, that such goodness remains in the path you have taken through our lives.

There are many memories we cherish right now, gifts from you and your family; conversations when our paths crossed at Greenlake, dancing at Tamara and Aaron's wedding. your amazing potato latkes, a great affinity for jazz, affirmations for aspiring musicians, and again - your being present.  We love you and hold you carefully in our hearts.

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I just heard of Harold's death and while I was greatly saddened to read his obituary, I also had a great smile with me, as I recalled many encounters with Harold during his tenure at Bastyr University. I was the Dean of Students there from 1982 - 2001, and Harold was an amazing facilitator of learning, as he would love to say. Over many years we had fascinating discussions, perhaps because of our Jewish connection, but I suspect it was due to our sharing a "weird" sense of humor. 

Students by and large loved him. By and large only because Harold's mission of teaching was not traditional and the students who grew up learning traditionally either embraced Harold's approach or struggled greatly with it. The good news is that those who struggled greatest, learned more about themselves in the process than they ever would have been able to with a "traditional" education.

Harold was greatly beloved by faculty, staff and students. He always went the extra effort to work with students, or anyone who would support self-learning. He was a phenomenal resource to faculty and students. I can't imagine going back to campus and not seeing Harold's impish grin, or wanting to discuss/debate any topic with him. Or enjoy the embrace of his hugs.

My condolences to his family, friends, students and alumni. May his memory be a blessing to all...

From Bette Modelevsky

I have so many wonderful memories of all the times visiting with each other over the many years. We were very lucky to have such a great relative and friend in our lives. Besides being very smart, Harold had a fantastic sense of humor. --Bette

From Ony

Jane,

We may have moved to the other side of the state, but you and Harold will forever be in our hearts.  We love you!  -- Ony

From Linda and Joe Berkson

We think back on how Harold’s cousin, Arnie, gave my sister your phone number who then gave it to Joe and I. She insisted that I call you. When I called you were very welcoming and helpful when we came to visit. You opened up your home to put us up on our house hunting trip before moving to Seattle. Harold, you and your family became our first friends in Seattle. Both our kids have very fond memories of your seders. In fact, Rachel still insists that we celebrate with a Passover seder. You were an entertaining (“toastmaster”) leader of the seder. We loved your Hanukkah parties and the special latkes you made. We celebrated Tammy’s Bat Mitzvah and wedding with your family. At all of those occasions you were a great host. You influenced us greatly with your interest and devotion to Jazz music. Dave majored in Jazz Performance at University of North Texas, a major music college in the country. We especially enjoyed the Roosevelt Marching Band at Tammy's wedding.Your love of jazz music and sessions at Jazz Alley are great memories. One thing I have to say about you Harold, you did it your way! I want you to know that I always loved you!

--Linda Berkson

I remember many wide ranging discussions on car trips together. The times we spent together as young families was sweet. While we did not always agree, fortunately we were always both correct. You taught me pulmonary physiology which was helpful in my practice, mainly by keeping me humble about my knowledge, and asking you or colleagues for explanations. I loved hearing about your views on teaching, which were very student focused. Harold you were a wonderful friend by being reliable when we needed something, you would go out of your way to help. Please know that I wish you peace and love you. 

--Joe Berkson