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Dennis Dale Flake

1951 - 2019

BORN

1951

DIED

2019

Dennis Flake Obituary

Dennis Dale Flake was born on March 31, 1951 to Dale and Shirley Flake at St. Joseph Hospital. He passed away peacefully at home in Bellingham surrounded by the love of family and friends on November 13, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his five loving children, Lance Flake, Janelle McCauley, Jason Flake, Sara Enriquez and Josi Enriquez. In addition, Dennis was a grandfather of seven and great grandfather of one. There will be not be a service held, if anyone would like to make a donation in his name, please consider Whatcom Hospice House.

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Published by Bellingham Herald on Nov. 29, 2019.

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Michael Erickson

December 3, 2019

Jason sorry to hear of the passing of your father, may you cherish the memories.

Tara Benson

November 30, 2019

Jason, I am very sorry for the loss of your dad. I only met him that one time, but he seemed to have great character, very brave at a time of serious illness. You did a really lovely job as his caregiver. Hope you and your siblings can reflect on some of the good times of your lives with your dad.

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