Henry-DeBruin-Obituary

Henry DeBruin

Severna Park, Maryland

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DEBRUIN, HENRY W., known as "Hank", 90, a 36-year resident of Arnold, died peacefully in his sleep February 7. Born on May 27, 1923 in Grand Haven, Michigan to the late John and Ruth DeBruin, Hank lived the true American dream. He proudly joined the Navy at the age of 18 and served in WWII....

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We have great memories of Hsmk and will keep the family in our prayers .

The many great messages sent by others reflect the words I would like to add. Hank was a great FS professional, faymily man atd friend I knew and worked with for many years. Rest in peace. Max Peterson, FS Chief, retired

I met Hank when I was at Oregon State College and he visited one of my classes when he was Ranger at Sisters. He really impressed me and I immediately wanted to work for that Ranger. I never got the chance, but I did follow his foot steps a few years later when I became Ranger at Sisters RD on the Deschutes NF.

I'm sorry to hear of Hank's passing. I fondly remember our conversations at Church. He will be missed by many.

you will be greatly missed always remember the welcome you and your wife gave us a College Parkway Rest in Peace and rejoice with the Lord and your other family members who have preceded your death

MY deepest sympathies to all of you. My fondest memory of Mr Debruin was when I was a little girl and he visited my Dad ( Bill Tikkala). He had the most glorious shiny forehead. I thought it was so wonderful, I went into the bathroom and scrubbed my forehead raw so I could have a shiny forehead too. We still to this day talk about that. Praying for God;s mercy and peace to be with you in the upcoming days. Deborah (Tikkala) Finn

The world will miss this man, who touched so many lives in a positive way, including mine. My heartfelt sympathy goes to the DeBruin family for their loss.

To a friend who truly lived the Forest Service motto of Caring for the Land and Serving People.