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Eugene Jacques DenHartog

1935 - 2020

Eugene Jacques DenHartog obituary, 1935-2020, Bellingham, WA

BORN

1935

DIED

2020

Eugene DenHartog Obituary

Born on January 24, 1935 in Bellingham, WA. Died June 3, 2020 in Bellingham, WA. He was born to Agnes (Adama) DenHartog and James DenHartog. Proceeded in death by his mom and dad, 3 brothers and 1 sister. Eugene lived in Bellingham throughout his many years, where he met his beautiful wife of 67 years, Delores (Hewitt) DenHartog. He worked as a pipefitter for 50 years and was also a famer and commercial fisherman. He enjoyed playing cards, crabbing, wood working, camping, and traveling south for the winter. He is survived by his wife and 5 children; Vicki (David) Bradford, Tony (Theresa) DenHartog, Rocky (Becky) DenHartog, Bambi DenHartog, and Joey (Mary) DenHartog; and his grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, as well as many close friends. A celebration of life is scheduled for July.

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Published by Bellingham Herald on Jun. 14, 2020.

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Kristi

June 27, 2020

I'm so sorry to hear of Genes passing. I hope it was peaceful. I have so many wonderful memories of Gene and Delores and crabbing on the Hotai! A life well lived! Love and peace to Delores, all his kids and grands!! Your fond memories will be treasured.

Lorele Johnson Stark

June 19, 2020

Sorry to hear about your Dad. My deepest sympathy to the family.

Dale Hansen

June 15, 2020

So sorry to hear about Genes passing. My condolences to his family. He was a good man.
Dale Hansen

Larry and Jan Bierne

June 15, 2020

Gene was a good of ours. We spent a lot of time with him in Az and here at home. He will be missed. RIP

Jeff Barclay

June 15, 2020

My condolences to Gene's family.

Jason Den Hartog

June 15, 2020

RIP Grandpa! So many wonderful memories, especially working or cruising the San Juans on the Hotei and crabbing. You will be greatly missed.

Darrell Bull

June 15, 2020

Sorry to hear of Genes passing,my condolences to his family

Nick Abbott

June 14, 2020

I will miss you Gene. Great memories of being teased by you and sharing laughs with you. Great person!

Mary Denhartog

June 14, 2020

I will always remember the happy hours up at their motor home during the summer time with Dad always making me his favorite drink. "Vodka tonic" ...I am one of Gene's daughter in law's. You will be missed!

Becky

June 14, 2020

Becky DenHartog

June 14, 2020

I'm so thankful that I had this man as my father-in-law for so long. He was the strongest survivor I've ever known and I will miss him forever. He was a true legend that no one that knew him will ever forget. Thank you for everything, Dad. I love you.

Gerald Hurlbert

June 14, 2020

So sorry to hear of Gene's passing. He was a long time friend and coworker. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

Gordie Thomas

June 14, 2020

Rest in piece good friend.

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