Alexander Grieve

Alexander "AL" Grieve, 74, a Wenatchee resident, died on June 28, 2017 at his home. He was born in Candaigua, New York on July 2, 1942 to the late Florence and George Grieve. Al graduated from Purdue University in Civil Engineering. He began his career as an engineer with the Department of Transportation in Yakima and then in Seattle, later taking on the role as Assistant Public Works Director of Snohomish County. He worked for various different Transportation Engineering firms as well as the Civil Engineer for the City of Lynnwood. Al had many passions, the New York Yankees, Purdue football and basketball, and the Seattle Seahawks. He was the team photographer for the Everett Aqua Sox and the Wenatchee Apple Sox. He loved fishing and crabbing in Puget Sound. Al and Jean had many adventures together taking pictures; some of his favorites' were the wildlife safari in Tanzania, Africa, and the People to People Tour in China. As well as taking pictures of all of the exotic plants and animals in Costa Rica. He also LOVED Christmas, decorating and lighting everything for the holiday; Al played Santa for so many years at holiday parties and family gatherings that he even purchased a new beard. Al enjoyed gardening and driving his mustang in the Apple Blossom Parade. He was a very hard working man who was a perfectionist. He took good care of his family and was a good friend to many people. Al is survived by his loving wife, Jean; daughter, Jennifer Grieve Starr; son, Chris Grieve; grandchildren, Justin and Anna Pearson; sisters, Clara Mead and Jean Roberts. He is preceded in death by his brother, James. Al's family sends a Special Thanks to the Hospice team of Central Washington. Their teams of caregivers are special people who are the angels on earth, attending to those in the last days of their lives. Should friends desire, contributions may be sent to them at: Central Washington Home Health & Hospice, 1020 N. Wenatchee Ave., Wenatchee, WA 98801. Memorial Gatherings will be held at a later date to be decided. You are invited to view his online guestbook at: www.HeritageMemorialChapel.com . Arrangements are assisted by Heritage Memorial Chapel, East Wenatchee.

Alexander Grieve

July 2, 1942 - June 28, 2017