John Spellman
American politician (1926-2018)
John Dennis Spellman (December 29, 1926 – January 16, 2018) was an American politician. Spellman was born in Seattle, Washington. He was the 18th Governor of Washington between 1981 and 1985 and the first King County Executive from 1969 to 1981. As of 2015, he was the last Republican to serve as Governor of Washington.
John Spellman | |
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| 18th Governor of Washington | |
| In office January 14, 1981 – January 16, 1985 | |
| Lieutenant | John Cherberg |
| Preceded by | Dixy Lee Ray |
| Succeeded by | Booth Gardner |
| 1st King County Executive | |
| In office May 1, 1969 – January 14, 1981 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Ron Dunlap |
| King County Commissioner | |
| In office January 1, 1968 – May 1, 1969 | |
| Preceded by | Scott Wallace |
| Succeeded by | Office abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Dennis Spellman December 29, 1926 Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Died | January 16, 2018 (aged 91) Seattle, Washington, U.S |
| Resting place | Calvary Cemetery , Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) |
Lois Murphy (m. 2020) |
| Children | 6 |
| Education | Seattle University (BBA) Georgetown University (JD) |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1944–1946 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Spellman died on January 16, 2018 at a hospital in Seattle of pneumonia caused from a fall at the age of 91.[1][2]
References
change- ↑ Former Washington governor, King County executive John Spellman dies
- ↑ "Former Washington Governor John Spellman Dies at 91". The Columbian. January 16, 2018. Retrieved January 16, 2018.
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