Andrew Oleson Lease

Andrew Oleson Lease, 39, of Marysville, WA., born November 23, 1976, in Minneapolis, MN, was escorted to his heavenly home on Tuesday, August 9th, 2016. His devotion to his family and friends were a mainstay in his life. Andrew was soft spoken, kind-hearted, and readily described as a big teddy bear. Andrew was truly his wife's best friend, his mother's beloved son, and his sister's confidant.

Andrew's master functions were harnessed by Boeing as an aeronautical engineer. Andrew navigated life with a velocity which drew others on the same heading. His Hawaiian soul provided his cockpit with life changing innovations such as ukulele playing, hula dancing, woodworking, and swimming. Andrew was a dedicated member of Moku'aina-A-Wakinekona Hawaiian Civic Club, Puniwai's Halau, and Seattle Ukulele Players Association. Andrew's family finds comfort in knowing he is with ohana who went before him. If listening carefully, those who meant the most to him can hear heavenly ukulele music playing.

Andrew was survived by his loving wife, Celeste Bulkley; his mother, Deborah Lease; his sister, Allison (Gary) Kramer their 5 children, Michaela, Ryan, Cameron, Devan, and Ella Kramer; his in-laws, Steve and Rebecca Bulkley; their son, Benjamin Bulkley along with Benjamin's children Taylan and Elijah Bulkley. Many loving aunts, uncles, and cousins also enhanced his life. While Andrew's departure was not precipitated by a malfunction indicator light, his model number has been decommissioned. Andrew has been uploaded to the cloud and was preceded in death by his father, Art G. Lease Jr.

Friends and family are welcome to attend Northwest Baptist Church on Saturday, August 20th, 2016 at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Northwest Baptist Church for the Nehemiah fund, Marysville, WA or St. Jude's Children's Hospital.