(Michelle), Mary Boer (Alex), Obie Kokich (Lindsay) and Marija Kokich (Lance); and seven grandchildren, Nicholas, Maddy, Nick, Luke, Kate, Jackson and Mia, all of whom he loved dearly.
Dr. Ellsworth D. Foreman
Dr. Ellsworth Dwight (“Doc”) Foreman Doc passed away on January 24. He was 96. He was born December 27, 1916, the youngest of five children in Kamiah, ID, to Nathan Kelly Foreman and Lottie Vlasta (Pitner) Foreman. He married Claire Rutledge in 1941, joining the Navy in 1942 serving in the Pacific on the aircraft carrier USS Lexington, until 1945. At the end of WWII he went to Dental School in Portland, Ore. on the GI bill, completing studies in 1951. He started his private practice in the Spokane Valley, first in Dishman, then in Opportunity, where he retired at age 76. He and Claire had three children. He was active in his church, Gideons, politics, and Boy Scout Leadership. He was married to Violet Brown from 1966 until she passed away February 8, 2001, married to Alma Zimmerman from October 26, 2002 until she passed away June 26, 2006, married to Jan Honodel from October 28, 2006 until she passed away in May 10, 2008. Most Recently, Doc was active in the Valley Church of the Nazarene, enjoying Sunday bible studies and a Pinochle group. Doc is survived by children, Bruce (Kathy) of Spokane Valley, Dennis of Seattle, WA, and Linda of Otis Orchards; nephew Don (Marie) Johnson of Spokane; and numerous stepchildren, six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Dr. Carrol E. Reichelt
Dr. Carrol E. Reichelt died on March 17, 2013 at Providence Medical Center due to complications from pneumonia. He was born in Everett, Wash. on April 25, 1931 to Evelyn and Carl Reichelt. He graduated from Everett High School in 1948 and received his Doctorate of Dentistry from the University of Washington in 1956. After serving in the US Air Force for two years he returned to Everett and practiced dentistry for the next 35 years. Reichelt was a member of Sertoma, the Everett Elks and Eagles Clubs, the Snohomish Co. Dental Society, and the Everett Golf & Country Club. Reichelt married Diana (Dini) Dawson on June 19, 1982. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, duck hunting, bowling, snow skiing, and the “occasional” poker game. He loved going to Husky and Seahawk games and shared his passion for horseracing with family and friends. He is survived by his wife Dini; three
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children, Carol Moulton, Troy Reichelt, and Michael Reichelt (Kirsten); four grandchildren, Trevor Moulton, Tara Hammeran (James), Gracie Aiello, and Edward Reichelt; siblings, Linda Dulin (Doug) and Jim Reichelt, as well as many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Evelyn and Carl Reichelt, siblings June Bermudez, Marlene Silkman, Janice Jaroz, first wife Sharon Vincent Reichelt, and son Scott Reichelt.
Dr. Lloyd A. W. Smith
Dr. Lloyd A. W. Smith died on June 14, 2013 in Tucson, Arizona. He was 68 years old. Smith was born January 3, 1945. He attended the University of Colorado , Boulder, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1966. While there, Smith was active in Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity and intramural sports. In the fall of 1966, Lloyd entered the University of Washington School of Dentistry, graduating in 1970. Smith served as a captain in the Army Dental Corps from 1970 to 1972 at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri. Following that, he and his wife Carol moved to Tucson and began his long and successful dental practice. He was loved by his many patients for his empathy and caring chairside manner. He retired in 2010 after 40 years in dentistry. He was greatly looking forward to working on his long bucket list. He had spent all his professional career caring for his patients and making sure they experienced true “painless” dental treatment. Smith had a very full and busy life as a husband, father, grandfather, dentist, and athlete. He participated in many sports including baseball, golf, racquetball , skiing, scuba diving, and motorcycle riding and racing. He also enjoyed travelling throughout the world with his wife and family. Smith loved cooking and entertaining good friends in his Tucson home. Smith was an active member of the Centurians, a men’s charitable organization, as well as being involved in several dental study clubs. Even though he lived in Tucson, Dr. Smith would frequently attend the PNDC in Seattle to take great CDE courses and touch bases with classmates. He will be kindly remembered by his 1970 UWSoD classmates as a great guy and fine dentist. He loved life and always greeted you with a smile. He also happened to be the best golfer in the class. All those who knew him will miss him greatly. He is survived by his wife of 44 years Carol, his two sons Garrett and Tracy, and two grandchildren, Taryn and Milo.
in memoriam drs. kokcih, foreman, reichelt and smith
from University of Puget Sound and then went on to complete his dentistry and orthodontic degrees at the University of Washington. Kokich practiced orthodontics in Tacoma for 35 years, during which time he also taught at the University of Washington School of Dentistry and lectured all over the world. A true educator and consummate professional, he constantly worked to improve his craft, becoming a leader in the field of Orthodontics and Interdisciplinary Dentistry. Kokich, a prominent lecturer, presented more than 950 lectures throughout the world. He had been the President of the American Board of Orthodontics and the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry. He retired from his practice and became the Editor-in-Chief of the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. Dr. Donald Joondeph, former chairman of the UW orthodontics department and past president of the American Association of Orthodontists said, “Dr. Kokich became a revered leader and advocate for interdisciplinary dentistry. He pioneered interdisciplinary treatment concepts — team treatment,” Dr. Joondeph said. “He was one of the very first.” His accomplishments in orthodontics also included service as president of the American Board of Orthodontics and the American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry. He was on the editorial boards of the Journal of the American Dental Association and the Australian Orthodontic Journal. He authored 21 book chapters, 84 scientific articles, 48 review articles and delivered more than 850 presentations nationally and internationally. In an announcement of Dr. Kokich’s death on the UW School of Dentistry website, Dr. Greg Huang, chair of the orthodontics department, said, “The world has lost one of its finest people, and the orthodontic profession has lost one of its greatest talents. We have all lost a friend and colleague—someone who inspired us to dream big, to strive for excellence in all our endeavors, and, through his life, led by example.” Though he loved his profession, the greatest love of his life was Marilyn, his wife of 44 years. Together, they made a home in Fircrest where they raised a family and filled it with love, laughter and tradition – extending its reach to nieces, nephews and cousins; all of whom felt at home there. Whether it was dinner together every night, holidays, vacations or spending time at the beach, everything Vince did was with family in mind and he loved nothing more than when family was together. Kokich leaves behind his wife, Marilyn; mother, Helen; four children, Vince Kokich