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We always had fun golfing with Duane. I miss that friendship
James Nicolaou
August 31, 2023 | Friend


Bellingham, Washington
October 18, 1946 - September 3, 2016Duane Lewis Fear passed away at Swedish Hospital ICU in Seattle, Washington on Saturday, September 3, 2016, surrounded by his wife and children, after a long and valiant struggle due to complications after surgery. Duane was born October 18, 1946 in St. Louis,...
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James Nicolaou
August 31, 2023 | Friend
ohhhh, Cheryl!....sending you a hug. Christine from your dental office
September 12, 2016
I am saddened to hear the news of Duane Fears passing. I worked with him at US West in Seattle in the 1980's; he was a very nice guy who like to have fun at work, and enjoyed a good joke or laugh. My condolences go out to his family; may you find comfort in knowing he was well respected by those who knew him.
Gloria Colvin-Jackson
September 12, 2016 | Kent, WA
Duane was a good teacher, a friendly guy, and quite a sports enthusiast. He will be missed.
Stephen Johnstone
September 11, 2016 | Spokane, WA

Sunset over Puget Sound
Late last night, we were talking about Duane and remembered this...
In November 1980, my wife Shirley, due to a spike in her blood pressure, was admitted to the hospital 2 weeks prior to our daughter's birth.
Duane visited one day and brought a beautiful photo he had taken of a sunset over Puget Sound. He thought she might be able to use it during labor as a focal point. We didn't know how important that would turn out to be for her during a very long labor. Two years later, it was...
Bill Kelley
September 10, 2016 | Federal Way, WA
When I think of Duane, I always remember him as the ultimate gentleman. He was funny and quite the joker, but always a truly kind and caring person. I feel lucky to have known him. So sorry for your loss.
Shirley Kelley
September 10, 2016 | Federal Way, WA

To Duane, a friend and a partner in the telecommunications industry. Duane was always there to help. I am proud to have known and work with him.
My prayers go out to his family & loved ones!!
Mike Evans
September 09, 2016 | San Antonio, TX
I met Duane in 2012 playing golf at Avalon Golf &CC, I joined them as a single, so it was completely random that we met. Duane made me feel comfortable joining their group, so comfortable that we played together every week for two years. He always encouraged me to be better, he coached and supported my game. As the Captain of our 4-some he was a great mentor and friend and I will miss him. I'm so glad we had a chance to play one last time in August, he still had the same fiery passion for...
James Nicolaou
September 09, 2016 | Surrey, BC
Cheryl - You and your family are in my prayers. I didn't know Duane very well but he impressed me as a very kind person. Take care and God bless.
Tinja Wyman
September 08, 2016 | Ellensburg, WA