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Wednesday, December 14, 2011

O'Rourke's memory will live on at Rose Parade

Bothell Reporters | Andy Nystrom

Jeffrey O’Rourke felt it was important to teach his children to help others, inspire them to be upstanding citizens.

The Bothell resident contributed to charities, was involved with his church and etched his mark on life each day, said his widow Lissa Chan, who labels him a “hero.”

O’Rourke died of a brain hemorrhage Aug. 19, 2010, leaving behind Chan and their two children.

On Jan. 2, a floragraph — a portrait made of floral and natural materials — of organ-donor O’Rourke will be featured on the Donate Life float entry in the 123rd Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif. This was made possible by Purdy & Walters at Floral Hills in Lynnwood and Dignity Memorial providers in the Seattle area.

“I’m honored that the funeral home selected us,” Chan said. “It’s very emotional for me — and the kids, they are doing better than I expected.
Read more: http://www.bothell-reporter.com/news/135600938.html

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