Monday, May 19, 2025
Håkan Rudbäck was born August 23, 1942 in Finland. He died February 28th, 2025, in Edmonds, Washington, surrounded by his family.
He immigrated to the U.S. at the age of 27, where he met and married Deborah Sparkman. They raised their family together in Edmonds. Whether he was working as a mechanical engineer, or building the family’s home, Håkan was always in the midst of a project. He loved spending time with friends and family at their cabin on Center Island in the San Juans, and enjoyed walks with his wife along the Edmonds waterfront.
He is survived by his wife, Deb Rudbäck; son Matias (Alex) Rudbäck and wife Sarah; daughter Annika Rudbäck and husband David Bratt; and grandchildren Owen and Hero. He is also survived by his sister Eivor Von Hagel, nephews Richard and Markus Von Hagel and family, as well as relatives in Finland.
The family is thankful to all the staff at Rosewood Courte in Edmonds who cared for Håkan for the past two years and to Continuum Hospice for all their visits in the last year.
Memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 10th, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. at the Finnish Lutheran Church, 8504 13th Ave NW, in Ballard. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Compass Housing Alliance, Earth Justice, or the Northwest Immigrants Rights Project.
