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Duane L. Alwood

1946 - 2016

Duane L. Alwood obituary, 1946-2016, Palm Desert, CA

BORN

1946

DIED

2016

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Westford Funeral Home & Cremation Services

1301 Broadway

Bellingham, Washington

Duane Alwood Obituary

Duane L. Alwood, age 70, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 7, 2016 in Palm Desert, CA. Duane was born March 10, 1946 in Spokane, WA. He graduated from Bellingham High School in 1964 and attended WWU for two years as an art student. Duane served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. When he returned he made a career as an interior designer. He was very creative and artistic. Duane enjoyed spending time at his homes on Vashon Island and Palm Springs. He loved spending time with his family and enjoyed his hobbies of skiing and sailing. Duane was preceded in death by his father Arthur, step-father Homer and mother Thelma. He is survived by his partner Jake Banks, brother Darrell Alwood (wife Sherrie) and many loving relatives and friends. A graveside service will be held at Woodlawn Cemetery at 11 am on Tuesday, July 19th. You may share memories with the family at www.westfordfuneralhome.com.

Published by Bellingham Herald on Jul. 9, 2016.
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Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your loved one may God give you strength and comfort during this difficult time. Ps 46 : 1

July 18, 2016

Duane & I were in many classes together @ Bellingham High. Much too soon to pass on. My sympathy to the Alwood Family. Jeff Fox Rapid City, SD.

Jeff Fox

July 15, 2016

Too soon.

Peggy King-Forslof

July 10, 2016

I have fond memories of Duane growing up...playing neighborhood games & school from Birchwood on.

My Sympathy to the family.
Paula Meyer-Blanchard, BHS '64

July 10, 2016

Darryl.... just wanted to say how sorry I am in the passing of your brother, and for your loss. Prayers for you and your family. Sincerely, Carole Burton

Carole Burton

July 10, 2016

RIP classmate.

Keith Bajema

July 9, 2016

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1301 Broadway, Bellingham, WA 98225

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