Spencer Hegwood passed away on April 1, 2011 at Skagit Valley Hospital in Mount Vernon, WA from complications of Multiple Sclerosis.

Spencer was born on April 5, 1961 in Hammond, LA to Farrell Spencer & Marjory Lois (Adams) Hegwood.

During Spencer's childhood he saw and lived in many places around the United States; MS, CA, AK, HI, Bayview, WA, and eventually graduating from Clear Lake High School, Houston, TX in 1979.

He then joined the United States Coast Guard in hopes of becoming a pilot. His first duty station was on the island of Guam, then received a medical discharge and moved to WA to be with his mother.

In 1984, Spencer met Jane M. Dubenic and her daughter Jennifer and was married April 1985. Spencer and Jane had a son Michael A. Hegwood on March 3, 1985. They made their home in Burlington, WA where they resided together for 20 years. Spencer's children were his pride & joy.

He loved to coach youth sports; he coached many teams including little league baseball and football teams. Spencer encouraged all players and kids to succeed and have fun playing sports. Spencer's other passion was photography and he loved putting both of them together.

He was preceded in death by his mother Marjorie L. Bitseff, paternal grandparents A.E & Francis Hegwood, Maternal grandmother Edna Adams.

He is survived by his son Michael of Burlington; daughters Jennifer M. Dubenic of Seattle, Jane M. Hegwood of Burlington, WA; father Farrell S. Hegwood (Patricia) of Petal, MS; stepfather Richard Bitseff of Burlington, WA; sister Cammilla F. Hammonds (Paul Bussell) of Grand Prairie, TX; brother James Robert Walker (Alyssa) of Port Orchard, WA; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 9th, 2011 at 2:00 pm at Hawthorne Funeral Home in Mount Vernon, WA where sharing memories of Spencer is encouraged. Donations can be made to the National MS Foundation and the Burlington Edison Fire Department.

Please share your thoughts of Spencer and sign the online guest register at www.hawthornefh.com.

Arrangements are under the care of Hawthorne Funeral Home, Mount Vernon, WA.

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Published by Skagit Valley Herald on Apr. 5, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for SPENCER HEGWOOD

15 Entries

Cheryl Hennessey

April 11, 2011

Spencer brought my brother Jon and I many laughs and long hours of fun back in HS. He was a pleasure to have as a friend and was a wonderful escort for our Senior homecoming which I was honored to attend with him. He was always such a gentleman with a sort of gruff exterior that always kept him interesting and fun to be around & even at times he could be a bit trying. He will always be remembered and kept in my thoughts my, prayers, and my heart. Spencer, you are now at peace and your suffering has come to an end. My only regret is that I will no longer have you in my life on earth. Rest in peace my sweet friend.

Sharon Emmons-Mason

April 9, 2011

I knew Spencer through the Skagit Valley MS Support Group in Burlington, WA. My thoughts and prayers go out to Spencer's family. I'm sure Spencer is out of pain now and with God.

Ginger Pitner

April 9, 2011

Have a peaceful slumber Spencer and have a fantabulous vacation...

April 9, 2011

Have a Peaceful Slumber, Spencer.

Jeff Jensen

April 9, 2011

Spencer, It was a pleasure to coach and talk baseball with someone as knowledgeable as you. You always kept me on my toes and challenged me in my thinking. Your friendship will be sorely missed.

Clint Lucci

April 9, 2011

I remember working with Spencer at Frontier Chrysler when he did a short stint as a service writer. He was funny, approachable, and memorable. I lost track of him as we both changed careers, but over the years we ran into eachother a few times and reminisced.

I am sad to hear he is no longer with us. My condolences to the family of this great person.

Glenn Pangilinan

April 9, 2011

Spencer always had this way of making you feel better about yourself. Back in high school this was an invaluable trait. Spencer had us walk tall with our heads up! He would make us laugh with some of his special brand of BS! I only wish that I could've reconnected with him sooner and had a chance to visit with him. You will be missed old friend. God bless your Family and may you rest in peace.

donna browning

April 9, 2011

so sorry for your loss my prayers will be with you spencer will be truely missed i loved talking with him when he was in own hospital in sedro woolley
donna browning

Teri Haney Kinney

April 8, 2011

Jane, I am sorry to hear of your loss. My heart goes out to you and your family. Blessings.

Erika Wudtke (Blair)

April 6, 2011

To know him was to love him. He was very funny, a great friend, a wonderful story teller, infuriating, tested your patience and never was afraid to speak his mind. All that and more made up the man that will be greatly missed. Many, many fond memories go with you my friend. May you rest in peace and may Jane, the kids and the rest of Spence's family find comfort in the fact that he is no longer suffering from his illness. He fought the good fight.

D Anne Cardell

April 6, 2011

Spencer you will be missed. I had hoped to speak with you when I found you on FB after all these years. You were my first boyfriend and I'm so glad that we stayed friends afterwards. You were a truly good friend. Class of '79 Debbie Maricich Cardell

scott murphy

April 5, 2011

thanks for the memories

Julia Smith

April 5, 2011

Spencer--I am so glad I knew you. You were so much fun to hang out with--you even made MV a little more tolerable for a restless soul like me. You were so generous with your time and would give the shirt off your back to anyone in need. Godspeed to your family.

April 5, 2011

Spence, I hate we lost touch after graduation. Couldn't have made it through those 3 years at PMHS without your WICKED sense of humor!! My thoughts & prayers go out to your children.
Always in my heart,
Cheryl Mitchell
PMHS '79
Picayune, MS

Candi Newcombe

April 5, 2011

Spencer you will be missed! I have so many fond memories of you playing music in our granary, laughing with you at all the parties, and I'm glad to have known you. Thanks for being a good FB friend.

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