Chester (Chet) Murakami

Chester (Chet) Murakami, long-time resident of Mercer Island, passed away in peaceful slumber on April 15, 2012. He spent most of his career as a Boeing design engineer, and in addition to aerospace, his lifelong passions were boating, salmon fishing and downhill skiing. He began skiing in 1947 and helped re-establish Rokka Ski School in the late 1950s, where he served as an instructor and later as an administrator. In 2007 Chet was inducted into the NW Professional Ski Instructors of America’s “Skiing Legends” for his significant contributions to the sport. Chet, who was 89, is survived by his wife, Marti; children Lynne (Dick) Croft, Debbie (Craig) Nomaguchi and Rich (Karen Killinger) Murakami; and grandchildren Kelley, Rachel and Brian; he was preceded by granddaughter Madeline Murakami. A memorial service will be held Saturday, April 28, 2 p.m. at Evergreen Washelli, 11111 Aurora Ave. N., Seattle. Remembrances may be made to the American Heart Association or Seattle Keiro.http://www.washelli.com/obits/obituaries.php/obitID/200378/obit/Chester-Munetada-Murakami