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Richard Whitfield Obituary
November 18, 1936 - August 22, 2021
Bellingham, Washington - Dick Whitfield, age 84, died at Hospice House in Bellingham on August 22, 2021. He was born November 18, 1936 in Merced, CA to Wayne and Zella Whitfield. Dick was a career pilot and an avid boater and fisherman. He was a man of few words, but very caring. He was preceded in death by his parents and sisters Barbara and Lori. Dick is survived by his wife Toni, son Michael Whitfield of Florida, Toni's brother Curly (Jun) Lee and family, and many nieces and nephews. Services were held. You may share memories with the family at www.westfordfuneralhome.com.
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