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Dennis McCauley Obituary

Dennis "Denny" E. McCauley, age 69, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, January 18, 2011. Born October 26, 1941 in Bellingham to Ed and Hazel (Schuette) McCauley; Denny was a lifelong Whatcom County resident. He worked as a longshore foreman for Local 98 Seattle for 45 years; retiring in January of 2004. On July 1, 1963, he married Diane Miller. His military service from 1966 to 1968 included a year-long deployment to Vietnam with the U.S. Army. Denny's favorite pastime was golfing. A quiet-natured man, he enjoyed puttering in his yard and delighted in time with his family. Preceded in death by his parents; Denny is survived by his wife of 47 years, Diane; daughter, Christine & Ken DeBondt; son, Sean & Marissa McCauley; 5 grandchildren, Matthew Roller, Kaitlin Roller and Evan Roller; Jenna McCauley and Malia McCauley. A celebration of his life will be held on Sunday, January 30, 2011 at the Bellingham Golf & Country Club from 2-5 p.m. Memorial contributions can be made to Whatcom Hospice, Ste 1C, 800 East Chestnut Street, Bellingham, WA 98225-5241. You are invited to share your memories and condolences in the online guest book at www.gilliesfuneralhome.com Arrangements are entrusted to Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Lynden

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Published by Bellingham Herald on Jan. 23, 2011.

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Richard Craiger

January 23, 2011

Diane,

It saddens me to hear of Denny's passing. I was always very fond of Denny. I have memories of Denny when I was very young, when he and his dad drove down from Bellingham with his new 1962 Ford hot rod. I remember to this day the ride he gave my dad and myself. I was in the backseat and thought it was a rocket and how cool it was for Denny to take me for a ride in his new toy. I talked to him about the memory I had of that time and what it had meant to me. I feel for your lost Diane. He will be missed. I'm working in Canada and will not be able to make it to the services. Sorry. With our love.
Kay, Richard, Amy, Katie, Ryan, and Niki Craiger

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