Bryan Bach

passed away on Friday, December 23, 2011 after a valiant and brave struggle with cancer. Wednesday evening Bryan blessed us with his trademark humor, wisdom and laughter as we shared stories during a long and beautiful conversation. Shortly thereafter he slipped into a coma from which he never awakened. His passing was peaceful and without pain.Bryan was born in Los Angeles in 1941 and grew up in the Beverlywood neighborhood there, attending Hamilton and later University High School. He met his beloved wife Dorothy in 1959 while still a teenager. As he often said, it was love at first sight, and they married in 1963.He graduated from California State University Los Angeles as an accounting major. Then he applied his sharp and strategic mind first as an accountant and later in financial management with many clients before pursuing his entrepreneurial vision in the fabric label business. Taking the seed his father began in 1938, Bryan took the business, later called Bach Label Co, to one of the largest of its kind on the West Coast with the loving partnership of his wife Dorothy until their retirement.In retirement, Bryan and Dorothy enjoyed many adventures around the world on planes, trains, and automobiles ultimately enjoying the beauty of Washington and Montana on some very special recent trips.Bryan was a generous member of Congregation Kol Shalom on Bainbridge Island. As an advocate for CKS, he and Dorothy contribute in many ways with special projects. He was especially dedicated to the gardens of the congregation with time, love, and energy.Bryan leaves behind his beloved wife of almost 49 years Dorothy Bach, daughters Barbara Bach Garrison (son-in-law Robert Garrison) and Julie Guefen (Eric Guefen), granddaughters Gabriela and Megan, and many other friends and relatives who will miss his sense of humor, generous spirit, and joy of life.In lieu of flowers, etc. the family has suggested donations be made to Congregation Kol Shalom in Bryan Bach's memory. Checks can be sent to Congregation Kol Shalom, 9010 Miller Rd., PO Box 11738, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110. Donations can also be made by logging onto http://www.kolshalom.net/aboutus/donate/ Under "item description" in the box on the right hand side of the paypal page please indicate "In memory of Bryan Bach"Thank you for being a part of the many wonderful memories that made for a joyous and full life and sustained Bryan in his final weeks.Arrangements entrusted to Cook Family Funeral Home.