Monday, July 27, 2009


January 2, 1934 - July 23, 2009.
Earle T. Kazmark, 75, died Thursday, July 23, 2009 in Spokane, Washington.
Born the oldest child to Cynthia (Tuininga) and Vincent Kazmark on January 2, 1934 in Spokane, Washington.
Earle graduated from John R. Rogers high school in 1951, he was an all city football player for the Pirates. He attended the University of Montana on a football scholarship. He finished his education at Eastern Washington State College in the school of Radio and Television.
Earle was a prominent business man. He owned and operated several businesses throughout the Pacific Northwest including KLFF radio in Spokane, KAPA radio of Raymond, WA and KAZZ radio station in Deer Park, WA.
He leaves behind his children, Linda Albers (Joe), Earle Kazmark Jr. (Lorry), Patricia Alton (Troy), Dixie DeRocher (Brent), Jason Kazmark (Kim), ten grandchildren, his mother Cynthia Tuininga and siblings Marlyn Romaro, John Tuininga, Ross Tuininga plus numerous other relatives and friends.
Please feel free to express your feelings by leaving a comment below.
Thank you,
The Kazmark family

17 comments:

  1. I will miss you dad.

    With all my love,
    Linda

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  2. Earle,
    Thank you for the opportunity to become friends again.

    Fly with the angels!
    D.L.K.

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  3. Dad~

    I know there were ups and downs with us, however, I want you to know that I have always and will always love you.

    Your daughter~
    Dixie

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  4. I am so sorry for your loss.

    For now, your memories will bring tears; but in time you'll find comfort and smiles through those memories.

    Although it may not seem like it today, the day will come when you'll think of him and you'll smile first - before any tears well in your eyes. That is the beginning of healing.

    God bless you and your family each day, in particular during this difficult time.

    Dianna D.
    acottageindustry blog reader

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  5. To the best boss I ever had in Radio, though the time was way too short. See you on the flipside. JP Soukup

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  6. Thanks for coming to visit Mom before she got too sick. She was so glad to see you.....and now she will see you again.

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  7. Earle
    You will be greatly missed. I learned alot from you.

    Your only sister,
    Marlyn Romaro

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  8. My Dad, Ed Kienholz, always thought you were a great guy, and was proud of you. Know he had a great deal of influence on so many of his "kids" and he felt that way about you. Marilyn, sorry for your loss.
    Donna Kienholz Binning

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  9. Dad,
    I will always love you.
    God Bless You

    Love
    Patty

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  10. Earle always put a smile on everyones face. We dearly miss him and barb...

    larry and tee, hope, Idaho

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  11. Earle Kazmark was such a big guy to a little girl. He always had a smile and a funny remark to put you at ease. Thanks for letting us hang out with your family, and all the memories we created as a result.

    Jeanie Dysart-Olson

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  12. Earle we had two business deals, I would have to say you got the best of me both times, but enjoyed the ride. If you can send me a tip it would be much appreciated.
    Really I will miss you and look foward to doing business in another place.
    Steve Davies

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  13. Thank you to everyone for your kind comments, they really do help. The service will be held at 11am on Saturday, Aug 1 at Woodland Cemetary in Deer Park, WA. All family and friends are invited to the reception following at the Eagles Lodge in Deer Park, WA.

    The Kazmark family
    Linda, Earle Jr., Patty, Dixie & Jason

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  14. Hi,I'm sure you don't even know who I am. I have known Earle most of my life. Earle lived with my mom and dad for some time. that would be Al and Evelyn Summers. I will always remember Earle with a smile as you will also. Time is all that helps heal the hurt. Friend Sharon Summers Horey

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  15. We didn't learn of Earl's passing until too late to send condolences until now. We knew him and Barb only too shortly. He is now where he wanted to be...with Barb. Those call letters for KAZZ will probably be retired someday, but they will always be theirs.

    Brett and Rosie Miller

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  16. Met Earle one day he was passing through Ellensburg back in the '80's and he stopped by my station at the time, KQBE FM. We had a nice conversation. Best wishes to those he left behind.

    Brian Lord

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