Milton W. Bjorklund passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 27th, 2012. He was born in Everett Washington and later moved with his family to Seattle.
He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1940 and was soon hired by Boeing after completing technical training. And this is where he met his future wife Glorious Anderson while working on the B-17 assembly line. They were married in 1945 and were together for 63 years until her passing in 2008. He served in the Army during World War II and in Japan after the war ended.
Milton was a very skillful and accomplished sheet metal worker and craftsman. He could build almost anything. His skills and attention to detail were not unnoticed. He became Chief Engineer for the Westin Hotel in Seattle until his retirement in 1983.
He cherished his loving wife Glorious and sacrificed 11 years of his life caring for her after she was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease. He never recovered from her loss and the toll it took on his health. Milton enjoyed traveling, entertaining, boating, and playing softball, which he did for several years.
The Bjorklund family wishes to thank his teammates and friends for their support throughout the years. He is survived by two sons Keith and Bryan (Laurie), daughter-in-law Connie, seven grandchildren, five great grandchildren, three nephews, eight nieces, and his brother Ron (Ann). He is preceded in death by his wife Glorious, and sons Jim and Steven.
A celebration of his life will be held by family members at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Medic One Seattle.
Messages
Turner, OR
When memories are all you have for closure, you cherish every one you have. Fishing, pipes and smoking jackets, helping me dig my way to China, feeding the birds and squirrels, card games, shredded wheat, speaking at our wedding, pineapple malts, margaritas….They go on for ever…
Nothing means more to me then the joy of you spending time with your Great Grandchildren and my wife the weekend before your next journey and them getting the chance to enjoy time with you as I have. If our timing was an omen then we count our blessings for that weekend.
I regret the fact that distance has kept us from you. I take solace knowing your journey is complete and you are where you want to be…with Grandma.
I love you Papa and will miss you tremendously. Give my Dad a hug for me and the same for Grandma. Thank you for everything you have done for our family…
Godspeed…..
Mark
Nampa Idaho
My fondest memory of Milt is the total dedecation and love he showed to his wife Glorious, during the whole life time they spent together. May both of you now rest in peace with each other.
Portland, Oregon
PAPA I miss you.. I will always remember the good time we shared.
Lake Stevens, WA
Milt…so many wonderful memories, just to name a few…4th of July gatherings, the wonderful sandwiches you made, the birds and squirrels, your baseball uniform, Christmas gatherings, your great sense of humor, your zest for life, your strength, you worked so tirelessly, (I remember when you moved into the house you were in and found your lost ring in a pile of dirt you had moved from your old house next door), your beautiful roses, your devotion and love of Auntie Glorious, Milt you were never grew old in my eyes, you are a shining example to so many who knew and loved you. Your memories live on in all who loved you, thanks for the memories…….
Heaven has a special place for you and I know you will be watching over all who loved you….The night sky is one star brighter…..
Love you Milt your niece Karol