Dustin Andrew Menard

Dustin Andrew Menard

Dustin Menard Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by River Valley Funeral & Cremation on Feb. 28, 2023.

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Dustin Andrew Menard passed away February 10, 2023, in Bellingham, WA. He was born March 19, 1985, to George Andrew Menard and Rhonda Willingham in Redding, CA. He lived in California with his dad until he and his father and his sister moved to Omak, WA in 1996 to be closer to his grandmother and other family. He was able to get to know his Omak family and enjoyed living close to them.
Dustin attended Omak schools and graduated in 2003. He played soccer in high school and was active with his art work. He was known for his amazing artistic talent and painted many paintings for people in the area. One of his most known paintings was "Native American on his horse with the moon in the background" that was used by the Omak Stampede in 2015. Dustin was an easy going, compassionate, and gentle man that never wanted to speak badly of anyone.
Dustin began to travel quite a bit up until his death in Bellingham. He like the Bellingham area and returned to it often. He was loved by his family and friends and will be missed so very much.
Dustin is survived by his father, George Menard, step-mother, Vicki Bringman, sister, Daryl Menard, sister, Samantha Estrada, mother, Rhonda Willingham, brother, Derrick Lanning, daughter, Josephine Dutton, Son, Andrew Menard, daughter, Autumn Olsen. A memorial service will be scheduled for Dustin at a later date.

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Brianna Hicks

May 9, 2023

The last time I saw you, Dustin, was on May 25th, 2018. We talked about my mom and how May isn't a good month for me. You helped me make a huge life decision, and you told me not to be scared and just go for it. You said that you would see me when I got back. I'm sorry I missed you. Hopefully, next time around, friend. Love you.

I don't have a lot of friends, and I don't spend time with people often. But Dustin had a way of showing up out of nowhere, usually when I was at a point of emotional breaking. It was like he had a sixth sense about when I needed a friend and a hug the most. He didn't just listen, he heard me. He never judged.

How lucky am I to have such a unique friend? Dustin means a lot to me. I feel so fortunate that I was able to have a special friendship with him thanks to his sister, Daryl. Dustin truly made an impact on my life. I miss his soft-spoken voice. For such a quiet man, he was extremely loud in my life. Love you, Dustin. Miss you.

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