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Lake Forest Park leaders announce death of Deputy Mayor Bode; city to honor her Thursday
Summary
Mayor and council announced the sudden death of Deputy Mayor Bode, ordered flags at half‑staff and planned a community tribute; council asked for a moment of silence and reserved time for reflections at an upcoming ceremony.
Mayor French announced that Deputy Mayor Bode died early Thursday morning. The mayor described Bode as “a civic leader, environmental evangelist, and [someone who] espoused everything that Lake Forest Park is about” and said the news was a shock to the city.
The mayor said the city released a press statement and ordered flags at half‑staff; a police sergeant lowered flags after issuance of the executive order. The council asked for a moment of silence and invited members to offer reflections during a tribute planned for Thursday. Members of the public, including Celia Soto and Sarah Phillips, offered condolences and noted Bode’s service on local nonprofit boards.
Why it matters: Deputy Mayor Bode was an elected official and volunteer leader whose death has immediate ceremonial and community implications; the city has taken steps to provide a public tribute and to coordinate with Bode’s family on communications.
Quotes: “It was a shock to all of us. She was a dear dear friend, a civic leader, environmental evangelist, and espouse everything that Lake Forest Park is about,” Mayor French said. “The flags were ordered to be at half mast yesterday... our hearts and prayers go out to her family and friends.”
Next steps: The council scheduled a tribute and invited members and the public to attend; staff said they would allow the family time to contact those they wish before the city proceeds with other memorial actions.
