Costco Founder Jeff Brotman

Jeff Brotman, founder of the Issaquah based retail giant, Costco and community leader has died.  Brotman, 74, died in his sleep at his Medina home.
 He was a major contributor to the Democratic party and held a fundraiser last fall for Hilary Clinton.  He was also a benefactor of the University Of Washington.   Brotman and his wife were major donors to the Seattle Art Museum and the Pacific Northwest Ballet. 
Brotman was serving as Chairman Of The Board of Costco at the time of his death.