Donald Lyle Brady

Donald Lyle Brady, 80, passed away on August 19, 2022, in Seattle, Washington, where he lived for most of his life. He served in the army, stationed in Germany, then held a forty-eight-year career in public transportation. Donald won first place in two International Bus Roadeos and went on to judge them after his retirement.

Don loved music, big vehicles, a good game—and a good prank. He courted his wife Carolyn by gifting her with her favorite can of olives rather than flowers on each date. Don’s thoughtful and generous spirit will be missed by his family.

Don is survived by his loving wife, Carolyn Golesch; stepchildren Annette James, Marvin Golesch, and Linda Golesch-Hatton; step grandchildren Aimee Monfiletto, Aaron Golesch, Andrew Golesch, Piper Hatton, and Miles Hatton; and great step grandchild Zoe Monfiletto.

Also survived by his siblings; Delores (James) Burke, daughter Kathy Holman, son Timothy Burke

Diana Sellers (husband Marc Rachmuth), daughter Sonja Mack, (predeceased by their son James Webb)

Lyle (Linda) Brady, daughters Sara Brady and Jami Brady Morrow, son Marc Brady.

Preceded in death by his sister Linda Cronin; survived by her two children. And survived by his best friend John (Pam) Helm.

He will be deeply missed.

The family will hold a small private gathering with the date to be determined.