Dennis HELGESON Obituary

Dennis "Denny" Ray HELGESON

Dennis was born in Seattle on Dec. 24, 1942, and passed away peacefully on Jan. 22, 2013 after a long battle with lung cancer. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1961 and received a BS in ceramic engineering from the U of W in 1971. While putting himself thru school he worked at Boeing and joined the Naval Air Reserve (65-70). In 1972 he went to work for Norton Corrosion, becoming Vice President of Operation. Dennis Served as Chairman of the Puget Sound Section of National Association of Corrosion Engineers in 1980. Dennis along with Kenneth Williams opened their own company, Corrosion Control Specialists, in 1987. He was preceded in death by his parents Rudolf and Evelyn Helgeson and granddaughter, Kate Cassidy. Survived by his wife of 46 years, Janice (Hillerman) Helgeson, Daughter, Heide (Mark) Cassidy, Grandson, Liam Cassidy, Granddaughters, Abigail, Elizabeth and Emma Cassidy, Brother, Robert (Florence) Helgeson, Sisters, Diane (Jerry) Ullery and Gayanne (Kurt) Kuhn and a very large and loving extended family. Memorial service is Feb. 1, at Kent Lutheran Church at 11:00 am. Remembrances may be made to American Cancer Society, and Kent Lutheran Church Memorial Committee. ign Dennis' on-line Guest Book: www.Legacy.com

Published by The Seattle Times from Jan. 29 to Jan. 30, 2013.
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So sorry for your loss. I knew Dennis at Lincoln and we played in some neighborhood touch football games. I've told this story for years that one time we all had football helmets and decided we'd play tackle. As I ran down the field, Dennis came at me and put his helmet right in my stomach knocking the wind out of me. That ended our experiment with tackle football. Fond memories of a time long ago enhanced by the gift of a good friend. I pray that God will give you peace.

February 8, 2013

So sorry for your loss. ~ Judith Daschbach (Anderson)also Lincoln 61

Judith Anderson

February 8, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you all.

Christina McDougall

February 1, 2013

We love you and miss you, Dad.

Heide & Mark + the Kiddos

January 31, 2013

Though I can't be there, please know I'm thinking of you all from Colorado. I'm sorry to hear of your loss but so glad he is no longer hurting.

Kristi Eberhardt

January 31, 2013

I will miss Uncle Denny. He was my own personal "Birthday Party Magician" and a big part of our family. My thoughts and prayers are with you Janice and Heide.

Tami Chamness

January 31, 2013

Dennis will be so missed by his Missouri family. He will always have a special place in our hearts.
Philip and Mary Hillerman

Philip Hillerman

January 31, 2013

I really wish I could make it to Seattle this weekend, but unfortunately I will not be able to make it. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. I am extremely happy I was able to get to know Dennis in the few years I knew him.

Zach DeLeo

January 30, 2013

I'm so sorry to hear of Denny's passing. My prayers are with you all.

Karen Eyman

January 30, 2013

Uncle Denny was like no other. I always loved his dedication to Mariners baseball and giving the kids grief. :) Thinking about you always. XO, Allison

Allison DeLeo

January 30, 2013

He will always be with us!!!! Always!!!
We love you,
Kurt and Gayanne

Kurt Kuhn

January 30, 2013

We send our prayers and blessings to all. We enjoyed our times when we were able to spend time with our cousin. We so appreciated his visits to Minnesota. May his memory be blessed.

Linda Wennberg

January 30, 2013

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