Glenn
"Dutch" R. Duarte
It comes with great lament to announce an abrupt end to the venerable life
of Glenn R. "Dutch" Duarte (July 20, 1951 - February 10, 2013),
resident of Seattle and Redmond, Washington. Dutch is survived by many who
loved him; amongst them are his wife, Carol, his two sons, Garrett and
Brett, his parents, Richard and Agnes, and his siblings Debbie, Diane,
Donna and Gayle. Dutch's passing occurred while traveling and consulting
in Bangkok, Thailand. It was a place that was close to his heart, having
graduated high school in 1969 from the International School of Bangkok,
and having held a directorship position at D I Designs Corporation there
in recent years.
A successful architect with many local ties to the Pacific Northwest,
Dutch was president of Duarte Bryant and Ambia Architecture, headquartered
in Seattle's Pioneer Square. He held a great appreciation for design, and
was an advocate for historic preservation. Having earned his degree in
architecture from Washington State University, Dutch and his wife remained
avid WSU Cougar fans and supporters.
Born in Honolulu, Dutch held many great memories of his family and his
upbringing in Hawaii. He was proud to carry the state identification card,
for reasons more profound than his satisfaction in receiving the Kama'aina
rate. He returned often, and he planned to maintain his connection with
Hawaii throughout his retirement. Dutch was also an avid collector, and
his childhood influences on the island contributed to his eclectic
character.
A remembrance will be held at a later date. Dearest Dutch: You are greatly
missed.
Published in The Seattle Times on February 24, 2013
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