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John Brent Hedberg

John Hedberg Obituary

Hedberg, John Brent 66 May 30, 1946 Oct. 03, 2012 With his family near, John Hedberg left this world to sail off to new adventures on Oct. 3, 2012 at his home in Friday Harbor, Wash. John was born on May 30, 1946 in Vancouver, Wash., to Helen Francis DeLong and Jay Bud Hedberg. In 2010, after gradually spending more and more time in the San Juan Islands, he and his wife of 31 years, Pam (Asher) Hedberg, relocated from Portland to their dream home in Friday Harbor. John was diagnosed with brain cancer in July of 2011. He faced it with strength, optimism and the contagious sense of humor he was known and loved for. He is survived by his wife, Pam of Friday Harbor; son, Brent Hedberg; daughter, Kali Hedberg; and brother, Dennis Hedberg, all of Portland. A celebration honoring John's life will be held on Sunday afternoon, Oct. 28, 2012 from 3-6 p.m. at The Laurelhurst Club in Portland. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the charity of your choice in honor of John's giving spirit.

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Published by The Oregonian on Oct. 21, 2012.

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Dan Smith

February 11, 2013

Thank you John for giving me my first job opportunity after college

Erin Heymann

October 29, 2012

I only got to see him once a year - but every time he made me laugh with his honest humor.

I will miss him and my heart goes out to his family.

William Henderson

October 24, 2012

John was a good friend in grade school and at Wilson H.S. . My most vivid memory of John was as an opposing pitcher in Little League .He had an impressive side arm delivery that was very intimidating . John will be sorely missed .

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