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Richard Feenstra Obituary

Long-time Whatcom County resident, Richard (Dick) Feenstra, age 66, sailed into "safe harbor" to meet his Lord and Savior on Thanksgiving morning, November 25, 2010. Born August 3, 1944 in Bolsward, The Netherlands to Peter and Lucille (Roefstra) Feenstra he immigrated with his family to Canada in 1949 and in 1955 they settled in the delta area of Whatcom County. A 1962 Lynden High School graduate, Dick played basketball on the Lynden High School 1961 and 1962 State Championship teams. On January 15, 1966 he married Betty Northrop in Seattle. Dick & Betty & their three sons commercial fished, primarily in Alaska, for nearly 35 years; and he was extremely proud of "his boys" and their accomplishments in that industry. He & Betty built several fishing vessels, and designed, built and operated an Alaskan charter boat and subsequently built two more. Dick, Betty & Steve were also licensed Captains. Dick also formed Inland Seafoods in Lynden in the early 80's. Throughout the years, he loved driving, especially the Alaska Highway. A man of faith, Dick fought the good fight, he finished the race, he kept the faith. Dick is survived by his loving wife, Betty of 44 years; their wonderful sons, Steve (Kelly) of Blaine, Hank (Hannah) of Bellingham and Peter (Risa) of Blaine; "Pake's Treasures" were his seven grandchildren: Sarah, Luke, Sydney; Henry, Hanson; Zoe, Taylor. His beloved mother, Lucille Feenstra-Clark; siblings, his devoted brother Hank and dear sister Jennie (John) DeKubber, all of Custer. Memorial services are scheduled for Saturday, December 11, 1:00 pm at Sunrise Baptist Church, 2480 W. Badger Rd, Custer WA (98240) with Pastors Phil Stevenson and Jon Aldrich officiating. Memorials are suggested to Sunrise Baptist Church at the above address: "Feenstra Memorial Fund" or to "SCTWC" (Seattle Cancer Treatment & Wellness Center), 900 SW 16th St, Ste 100, Renton WA 98057: "Memorial Gift." You are invited to share your memories and condolences in the online guest book at www.gilliesfuneralhome.com Arrangements are entrusted to Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Lynden

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Published by Bellingham Herald from Dec. 1 to Dec. 5, 2010.

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Rick and Teresa Martens

December 15, 2010

Betty & family:

We're sorry to hear of your loss. We've got such fond memories of our Sunrise family and the Feenstra clan is a big part of those memories. Our prayers are with you.

Fred and Megan Rodolf

December 9, 2010

Dear Betty and family, we are so sorry for your loss!! We have such fond memories of all of you up in beautiful Prince William Sound. Dicks wonderful sense of humor still brings us many smiles and chuckles and we are thrilled to hear his book is published, it will be a fascinating read!! Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Jeanne & Sherman Randolph

December 8, 2010

The world won't be the same without Dick. We loved him and will miss him. God bless your family.

Carissa Krause

December 8, 2010

What a beautiful write up! We love you all!
The Krause Family

Donna Fischer

December 6, 2010

Dear Betty and Family so sorry for your loss, I know you may not remember me, I worked for Sandy & Ray as their purchasing manager, You both were always so great, a lot of fond memories,We had the Pinzon Liquor store in Valdez, God Bless

Tracey Crabtree

December 2, 2010

Thinking of you all and having fond memories of Dick.
Love,
Aaron and Tracey Crabtree

maia d'angelo

December 2, 2010

the Dutch have always known that saying "how beautiful your baby is" can cause envy to overwhelm and spirit him away...Lucille, your first boy was always thus...now taken always loved

Elaine

December 1, 2010

Betty & fam: Dick was a classmate with a twinkle in his eyes and
a smile that was also mischievious-never sure what was really going on behind that smile-Sorry about your loss of a super guy. Steve, really sorry and will remember with pride, you and Jamie as friends.
Love and prayers to you all.....Thank you for memories at the class
lunchs showing what a great guy Dick was and will always be...

Elaine

December 1, 2010

Betty & fam: Dick was a classmate with a twinkle in his eyes and
a smile that was also mischievious-never sure what was really going on behind that smile-Sorry about your loss of a super guy. Steve, really sorry and will remember with pride, you and Jamie as friends.
Love and prayers to you all.....Thank you for memories at the class
lunchs showing what a great guy Dick was and will always be...

Kristie Hubbard

December 1, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss. I am wondering if my mom was one his greeters in heaven. Praying for you and your family. Kristie Santos Hubbard

Nancy Wagar

December 1, 2010

Dick was a classmate of mine in high school. I will always remember his great sense of humor....his faith and courage during his illness is an inspiration to all of us. May God grant his family comfort at this difficult time.

Eileen Stehr

December 1, 2010

To Hank and Family... So Great to know your Brother is in Heaven! You will miss him, but knowing, someday, you will see him again..The LORD BE WITH YOU ALL. and OUR Prayers.. Eileen Reimer Stehr

Jeff and Sandy Florence

December 1, 2010

We are saddened to hear of Dick's passing. We have many fond memories of Dick from way back in the 60's and 70's!
We'll always remember him!

Ann Robbins

November 30, 2010

I truly do not know how I will survive without my good good crazy fun friend and counselor. I love all you Feenstras soooooooooooooo much!!! Love, Ann

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