# Coach Bourgette remembered: 'He was the life of everything'

> Seattle high school coach Bob Bourgette, who died at 77, shaped Kennedy Catholic's identity for 44 years.
- Title: Coach Bourgette remembered: 'He was the life of everything'
- Summary: Seattle high school coach Bob Bourgette, who died at 77, shaped Kennedy Catholic's identity for 44 years.
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- Source: Seattletimes — https://seattletimes.com/sports/high-school/longtime-kennedy-catholic-coach-bob-bourgette-remembered-he-was-the-life-of-everything
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## Bob Bourgette's legacy
Seattle high school coach bob bourgette died at seventy seven after forty four years building kennedy catholic high school's sports and community identity.
## Career timeline
Hired in 1972, retired in 2016 after 44 years as athletic director, counselor, physical education teacher, and coach for football, wrestling, baseball, and girls' softball.
## Hall of fame honors
Inducted into washington state football coaches association hall of fame in 2007 and pacific northwest hall of fame in 2010.
## Football success
Led kennedy catholic to 14 league titles and four division titles as the lancers transitioned from class 2a to 3a.
## Student-athlete impact
Former star running back paul arnold called bourgette 'the life of everything' who spent time with kids and used his knowledge to coach hard and encourage.

> he was the life of everything
## Family and legacy
Survived by seven grandchildren, one great-grandchild, siblings, and more than 60 nieces and nephews after 55 years with wife margaret.
## Key takeaway

Seattle high school coach Bob Bourgette died at 77 after 44 years building Kennedy Catholic's sports and community identity.