April 28, 1928–July 28, 2014
George Grashin, age 86, of Seattle, has passed away after a brave and courageous fight with cancer. He was born April 28, 1928 to Harry and Mary Grashin.
George was one of four siblings, all of whom were raised in Seattle. He attended the University of Washington and earned a degree in Business Administration. He worked for years in the retail business and was the owner of Frank More Shoes in downtown Seattle and several locations in the San Francisco Bay area.
George was one of the founders of Congregation Beth Shalom in Seattle’s North End.
He founded the synagogue with a dozen other families and it now proudly serves many Jewish families in North Seattle. He was president of Beth Shalom for two years during a time of tremendous growth and purchase of the property where the synagogue stands today.
George is survived by his wife of 59 years, Barbara Anches Grashin, his three adult children, Mimi Preedy (Steve), Howard Grashin (Gemma), Jeff Grashin,; three grandchildren: Melia Preedy, Ben Preedy and Gianna Grashin; his sister Shirley Zarkin (Sam) and many nieces and nephews.
George was an avid runner, bike rider and world traveler. He had a beautiful artistic talent that was reflected in his life, home and family. George had a huge circle of friends and relatives in Seattle and Indian Ridge (Palm Desert), California, who will miss him terribly. He was always ready with advice, encouragement, or as a good listener and was a man of great integrity.
The Grashin family would like to thank Dr. Saul Rivkin, Dr. Howard West, the nurses and staff at First Hill Swedish Cancer Institute, and also Dr. Robert Meier of Cherry Hill Swedish RadioSurgery, for their outstanding care and concern.
Remembrances may be sent to Swedish Cancer Institute, Arnold Medical Pavilion, 1221 Madison St., Seattle, WA 98104; Congregation Beth Shalom, 6800 35th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115; or Life Works Residential Agency, which supports his grandson with developmental and special needs, 906 New York St., Longview, WA 98632.
Burial was at Herzl Cemetery in Shoreline on Wednesday July 30.