Order of Service Welcome Dr. Ron Thomas, President, University of Puget Sound Presentation of the Colors Tacoma Police Department Opening Words and Prayer Rev. David Alger, Officiant Song, "Beautiful City" Henry Nettleton, grandson Prayer of St. Frances of Assisi Jessica and Emily Gardner, granddaughters Scripture reading, Micah 6: 6-8, & Luke 10: 25, 30-37 Rev. David Alger Remembrance Jack Nettleton, grandson Tribute Former Governor Chris Gregoire Booth Gardner, 19th Governor of Washington State Video Celebration of Life Saturday, March 30, 2013 University of Puget Sound Tacoma, Washington Celebration of Life Bill Clapp, brother Remembrance Congressman Denny Heck Flag presentation Governor Jay Inslee and the Washington State Patrol Closing: Reflections, Prayer, Blessing Rev. David Alger Song: Edelweiss (Please sing along with one of Booth Gardner's favorite songs.) Henry Nettleton, grandson MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS The family requests that any memorial contributions in Booth Gardner's honor be made to the Northwest Parkinson's Foundation. www.nwpf.org Special Acknowledgments Booth was cared for in his final years by several caregivers, with special thanks to Elizabeth Ratu and Margi Pratt. The family would especially like to acknowledge Tomasi Boselawa whose care of our dad surpassed what we could have ever hoped for. We will be forever grateful. REMEMBERING BOOTH GARDNER August 21, 1936 - March 15, 2013 Booth Gardner William Booth Gardner was born Aug. 21, 1936 to Evelyn Booth Gardner and Bryson "Brick" Gardner, both members of Washington's original pioneering families. Tragedy marked his early life: his parents divorced when he was four and Booth's mother and sister died in a plane crash when he was 14. But from an early age, Booth's gregarious personality, twinkling smile and deep interest in people was clear. As a student at the University of Washington, Booth became involved in coaching and mentoring the youth of Seattle's Central District, an experience that set him on a lifetime course of public service. His mother's death had left him wealthy, but Booth was frugal in his own life, choosing to help others by establishing the Central Area Youth Association and the Seattle Treatment Center. After earning an MBA at Harvard University, Booth served as director of the University of Puget Sound School of Business Administration and Economics, and managed the Laird Norton Co. But his call to public service led him into politics. In 1970, he won a state Senate seat representing part of Pierce County. In 1981 he was elected Pierce County executive. And in the 1984 governor's race, despite such poor statewide name recognition that people asked "Booth Who," After he chose not to seek a third term, Booth was appointed by President Clinton as ambassador to the General Agreement on Tariff and Trade, which later became the World Trade Organization. After his retirement, Booth was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 1994. he defeated both the betterknown Democrat Jim McDermott and incumbent Republican John Spellman. In his two terms as governor from 1985-1993, Booth championed education, the environment, health care and social services. He stood up for the rights of gay state workers and championed the advancement of women, including a young attorney named Christine Gregoire. humane place: The Growth Management Act, which has helped protect the state's environment and natural beauty during decades of rapid growth; the Basic Health Plan, which provides critical health care to the working poor; and a host of education policies that helped fuel Washington's vibrant economy and the success of its people. The legacies of his leadership endure in programs and policies that helped make Washington a better, more "I believe we must start thinking of ourselves as world citizens, competing internationally, with the best years of our lives ahead of us. And the best 100 years of our state just beginning. The State of Washington has a combination of advantages unlike any other place on earth-- our resources, our industries, our people and our position at the gateway to the Pacific Rim. And, most precious of all, we have our children, who hold the future in their eyes, and their minds, and their hearts." - BOOTH GARDNER Booth with his eight grandchildren. That setback led him to advocate for improved treatment and the search for a cure for Parkinson's. It also led to what he called his final campaign: the passage by citizens' initiative of the Washington Death with Dignity Act in 2008. The law makes Washington one of only two states where terminally ill patients may choose to humanely end their lives with the help of a physician. Booth, who was married twice, is survived by his daughter, Gail Gant; his son Douglas Gardner; two half-brothers, Bill Clapp and Steve Clapp; and eight grandchildren: Jack, Henry, Peter and Gus; and Emily, Elliot, Bryson, and Jessica. In the past seven years Booth lived in North Tacoma and particularly enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren, and attending their athletic events, graduations and other milestones. Scripture & Readings Recited by Rev. David Alger Micach 6:6-8 (New Revised Standard Version) "With what shall I come before the Lord, and bow myself before God on high? Shall I come before him with burnt offerings, with calves a year old? 7 Will the Lord be pleased with thousands of rams, with ten thousands of rivers of oil? Shall I give my firstborn for my transgression, the fruit of my body for the sin of my soul?" 8He has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? Luke 10:25, 30-37 Just then a lawyer stood up to test Jesus. "Teacher," he said, "what must I do to inherit eternal life?" ...30Jesus replied, "A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell into the hands of robbers, who stripped him, beat him, and went away, leaving him half dead. 31Now by chance a priest was going down that road; and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side. 32So likewise a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. 33But a Samaritan while traveling came near him; and when he saw him, he was moved with pity. 34He went to him and bandaged his wounds, having poured oil and wine on them. Then he put him on his own animal, brought him 25 to an inn, and took care of him. 35The next day he took out two denarii, gave them to the innkeeper, and said, 'Take care of him; and when I come back, I will repay you whatever more you spend.' 36Which of these three, do you think, was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of the robbers?" 37He said, "The one who showed him mercy." Jesus said to him, "Go and do likewise." Reading by Jessica and Emily Gardner Prayer of Saint Francis of Assisi Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; and where there is sadness, joy. O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console; to be understood as to understand; to be loved as to love. For it is in giving that we receive; it is in pardoning that we are pardoned; and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. Amen Song Lyrics Lyrics to "Beautiful City" from Godspell Out of the ruins and rubble Out of the smoke Out of our night of struggle Can we see a ray of hope? One pale thin ray reaching for the day We can build a beautiful city Yes, we can; yes, we can We can build a beautiful city Not a city of angels but we can build a city of man We may not reach the ending But we can start Slowly but truly mending Brick by brick, heart by heart Now, maybe now We'll start learning how We can build a beautiful city Yes, we can; yes, we can We can build a beautiful city Not a city of angels But we can build a city of man When your trust is all but shattered When your faith is all but killed You can give up, bitter and battered Or you can slowly start to build A beautiful city Yes, we can; yes, we can We can build a beautiful city Not a city of angels But finally a city of man. Edelweiss lyrics Edelweiss, edelweiss Ev'ry morning you greet me Small and white Clean and bright You look happy to meet me Blossom of snow May you bloom and grow Bloom and grow forever Edelweiss, edelweiss Bless my homeland forever Small and white Clean and bright You look happy to meet me Blossom of snow May you bloom and grow Bloom and grow forever Edelweiss, edelweiss Bless my homeland forever