Derek Anthony Lupton Enders

Derek Passed away peacefully on Jan. 7, 2011 from a heart condition. Derek was born to Tony and Ginny Enders on Oct. 4, 1984 in Seattle, WA. He attended St. Mary Magdelan Grade School in Everett, ODea HS is Seattle, and is a 2007 graduate of the University of Washington School of Architecture. Derek realized while he was in high school that he wanted to pursue a career in Architecture. It became his passion. While attending the UW he met and later married the love of his life, Yuka Shiriashi, in 2009. Dereks name may be found on the dedication plate for the Danny Woo IDC Garden Gathering Place in China Town, Seattle, WA. Derek helped to design and build the park with his UW Architecture class. Derek was working for Marvin Yamaguchi Architecture. Marvin was his friend and mentor. Derek was recognized by his peers for his great talent and would one day leave his mark on the Architecture landscape of Seattle. He also loved art and is well known for his many drawings. He loved to draw persons, places and things that he enjoyed. If you have one of his drawings, you are blessed. Derek had a great love for the outdoors. He loved hiking the Cascades with his many friends, snow skiing, fishing, and recently started hunting. He will be forever remembered for his sense of humor, his ability to find the good in each of us, and his wonde smile. Derek had a large circle of friends. Those that knew him were honored to have been part of his life. In the short amount of time that Derek was here he touched the lives of many in such a way that he will never be forgotten. We love you Derek and are proud that we always told you so.Derek is survived by his wife Yuka, his parents, Tony and Lindie Enders, his Grandmother Rite Vasquez, many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Announcement: In lieu of flowers and cards, Dereks favorite charity was the World Wildlife Fund, 1250 24th Street NW, P.O. Box 96555, Washington, DC 20077; and Plan International USA, 155 Plan Way, Warwick, RI 02886.