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Lori K Blythe
July 18, 1959 - June 20, 2018

Lori K Blythe

Lori K Blythe
Jul 18, 1959 - Jun 20, 2018

Lori K Blythe
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Lori Kaye Blythe
July 18, 1959 - June 20, 2018

Lori Kaye Blythe (née Anderson) died unexpectedly on June 20, 2018 in Seattle, Washington at the age of 58. She is survived by her mother Audrey Anderson, sisters Sharlotte Scott and Rebecca Andersen, former husband Rick Blythe, and her children Briana (31) and Julian (15).

Lori was born on July 18, 1959 to Audrey and Roger Anderson in Canton, South Dakota. As a young girl, Lori attended the Hurley School in Hurley, South Dakota with her sisters. Her favorite pastimes included sewing and gardening projects and swimming in Swan Lake near her home.

Lori graduated from Union College in Lincoln, Nebraska, with a BA in Liberal Arts, and went on to receive a masters degree in music from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. She married Richard Blythe in Lincoln, Nebraska on December 21, 1984, followed by the birth of daughter Briana three years later.

Shortly thereafter, the family moved to Stamford, Connecticut where they attended St. Francis Episcopal church. Lori was an active member and served as music director during her final year of attendance.

In 2003, Lori and her family relocated to Seward, Alaska, where they welcomed son Julian into the world. Four years later, Lori, Rick and Julian moved to Seattle where Lori received a graduate degree from the WuHsing Tao School of Acupuncture and launched a small practice. In addition, Lori was the pianist and organist at the University Unitarian Church; a position she held for more than 10 years.

An accomplished pianist, Lori touched countless lives with her exceptional musicality. She brought compassion and empathy to her patients, friends, and family. Those who knew her well will always remember her love of words, her ready laugh, her creativity and her undying faith in the benefits of a little bit of elbow grease.

A memorial service is scheduled for September 2, 2018 at 2 p.m. at the East Shore Unitarian Church in Bellevue, Washington with a reception to follow. Rev. Jon Luopa will officiate the ceremony. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Lori's life. Condolences and donations for the memorial service can be sent to 118 107th Ave NE B406 Bellevue, Washington 98004.

 
 

Briana Blythe on Jul 26, 2018

R. MIKE on Jul 16, 2018

FROM R MIKE BLOOM--A FELLOW PIANO PLAYER--AND MEMBER OF UNIVERSITY UNITARIAN CHURCH

linda Shaffer on Jul 3, 2018

Dear Rick, Brianna and Julian, my heart goes out to all of you. I remember your time at St. Francis and being a neighbor on Capital Ave. Sending prayers. with love, Linda shaffer

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Sep
2
Sunday
East Shore Unitarian Church
12700 SE 32nd S
Bellevue, Washington 98005
2:00 PM
A reception to follow. Rev. Jon Luopa will officiate the ceremony. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Lori’s life. Condolences and donations for the memorial service can be sent to 118 107th Ave NE B406 Bellevue, Washington 98004.


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