Jack N. Hodgson

Jack N. Hodgson died Thursday, October 30, 2014 surrounded by his family. Jack was born on October 17, 1938 in Washington, D.C. to Col. Jack C. Hodgson and Natalie St. Clair Hodgson. He spent most of his early years in Ottawa, where his father was stationed as the American Air Attaché to Canada. He passed his teen years in Hanover, NH, attending Hanover High School and Deerfield Academy. As a young adult he graduated from Dartmouth College and Stanford University Business School. At Stanford, he met Barbara McGregor, and they were married in 1961. After graduating, he served 2 years in the U.S. Army. Upon completing his service, he lived briefly in Milwaukee and Los Angeles, before bringing his family to the Seattle area to work for Western International Hotels as their first Director of Development. In 1972, he started Jack N. Hodgson Co., specializing in the development and marketing of hotels and resorts. He had a great love for the outdoors and embraced the Pacific Northwest. He enjoyed boating Vancouver Island’s inner passage, skiing, running marathons, playing golf and fly fishing. Team sports were another favorite and he excelled at hockey and lacrosse. Believing strongly in the value of youth sports, Jack started the lacrosse program at Bellevue High School. He served on the boards at Virginia Mason Medical Center, St. Thomas School, and the Bellevue Boys and Girls Club. Jack enjoyed organizing outdoor events with family and friends, including orienteering meets, Ski-to-Sea teams, and family pickup soccer games. Once retired, he relished his winters on the Big Island of Hawaii with the company of his many friends. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Barbara, daughters Susan Hodgson (husband Patrick Osmon) and Wendy Hodgson, son Gregor Hodgson (wife Connie), 6 grandchildren, Bill and Seamus Carroll, Rowan and Eli Osmon, and Lindsay and Jaclyn Hodgson. The family wishes to thank all of his wonderful caregivers, both in the home and at the Gene and Irene Wockner Hospice Center in Kirkland, WA. Remembrances may be sent to your local hospice, a Boys and Girls Club, or the Dartmouth College Scholarship Fund. A Celebration of Jack’s Life will be held at the Seattle Tennis Club on Friday, November 7th at 2:00 PM.