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Willem Betts Dekking

Santa Cruz, California

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Willem Betts (Bill) DekkingAugust 1, 2019Portland, OregonWillem Betts (Bill) Dekking died the morning of August 1, 2019 in Portland, Oregon after a lengthly illness. Bill was born at Sisters Hospital in Santa Cruz and attended local schools. At the age of 18 he joined the military where he served...

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We worked with Bill at the Sentinel, one of our fondest memories was hiking in Big Sur, camping on the beach! To this day that hike is one of my favorite hikes of all times, thank you Bill for showing us the beauty of Big Sur! Sending love to Bill's family, even though we lost contact over the years, we still think of him regularly and will never forget him. Fly free with the ravens Bill
Debbie and Bill Patrick

Stephanie, I was so sorry to hear about your Dad We bought our first home from you guys on Jigger Dr. and were very happy there. We were lucky enough to inherit Viva as you guys had to find her a home because you left for NZ. She was by far the best dog I have ever had. She had many more happy years with us and was a great companion for my son who was born there. I never forgot you guys as your Mom and Dad were so nice to us. You were a little girl then and its unreal to see your pics on...

First winter in Oregon, Bill loved the snow, California hounds, not so much!

Bill loved the animals and they adored him, he was such a gentle kind and sweet soul, he's greatly missed by so many

Bill and Natasha with Pretty and Nikki, two retired racing greyhounds we adopted in 2016

Senior Horse we Adopted when we moved to Oregon in 2012

Wedding Day 1986, Bill was my loving husband and Very Patient Step Father to my Daughter Natasha Graf

Bill Dekking Loving Husband, Devoted Father, Friend to many, Conservationist, Athlete, Artist, Philosopher. Bill was my husband and closest friend for 33 years, Loving Step Father to my Daughter Natasha Graf, Devoted Friend to so many, he lived life with Grace and Courage, never complaining even during the last two years when he was so very ill. He was a lovely soul with a kind heart, I miss him deeply, he had a very Full and Wonderful Life, full of Adventure and Love, I feel so very...