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DANIEL EDWARD LESAGE

1924 - 2010

DANIEL EDWARD LESAGE obituary, 1924-2010, MOUNT VERNON, WA

BORN

1924

DIED

2010

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Kern Funeral Home

1122 South 3rd Street

Mount Vernon, Washington

DANIEL LESAGE Obituary

Daniel Edward Lesage went home to be with his Lord on February 9, 2010 at the age of 85.

He was born on July 16, 1924 in New York City, where he lived until joining the Navy. He served aboard the USS Barrington in World War II and also served during the Korean War.

Dan retired from Anacortes Veneer and Bellingham plywood where he was a supervisor.

He enjoyed baseball, racquetball, bowling, and fishing. As a young man he played semi-professional baseball and loved to recall those memories.

He was a member of V.F.W., American Legion, Sons of Norway, Nights of Columbus, Tall Elks, the USS Barrington Retirement Association, Masonic Fidalgo Lodge #77, Eastern Star, Royal Arch, Knights Templar, Scottish Rite, Comandry, and Shrine.

Dan was preceded in death by his parents, Lucien and Margaret Lesage; first wife, Julia; daughter, Lynn Lesage Dittmer; and sister, Madeline Myers.

He is survived by his loving wife, Rita; daughter, Karin Jones (and husband, Carl) Carrick of Geary, OK and their children, Norman Carrick, and Tami Carrick; daughter, Debbie Jones (and husband, Brian) Buchanan of Mount Vernon and their children, Joy (and husband, Jon) Fox and their two children Abigale and Addison, Kate (and husband, Andrew) Dickerhoof, Andrew (and wife, Melissa) Buchanan and their children Noah and Caleb, Mike Buchanan (USMC), Amy (and husband, Kirk) Hendrickson, and David Buchanan; daughter Judy Lesage (and husband, Brad) Smart of Bellevue, WA and their children Melissa Smart and Ryan (and wife, Elizabeth) Smart. He is also survived by on brother, Albert (and wife, Helen) Lesage of Summerville, SC; as well as many nieces, nephews and extended family.

Visitation hours will be held on Friday, February 19, 2010 at Kern Funeral Home from 12 Noon until 8:00 pm. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, February 20, 2010 at 11:30 am at Hawthorne Lawn Memorial Park, with a memorial service to follow at 12:30 pm at Kern Funeral Home. A reception will follow in the Kern Social Room.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Skagit Hospice Foundation, PO Box 1376, Mount Vernon, WA 98273 or to Skagit Valley Hospital Foundation, PO Box 1376, Mount Vernon, WA 98273.

Dan's family wishes to thank Hospice staff and Skagit Valley Hospital staff for their compassion and loving care during Dan's long illness.

Arrangements are under the care of Kern Funeral Home.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Skagit Valley Herald on Feb. 17, 2010.

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Patti Chambers

February 25, 2010

Judy, Debbie and Families -- I'm so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Remember, love lives forever, and great memories will always fill your hearts with joy. Hope to see you both soon for a hug in person! Sending love, Patti

mike rickert

February 17, 2010

Judy, Debbie and families I am out of country and saw that your dad passed away. You are all in my thoughts and prayers in this difficult time and I hope that you remain well and strong throughout the next period of life. As you know it is so difficult to lose a parent. We miss them each day. The best to you all. Mike Rickert

Laurie Skoroda

February 17, 2010

Rita, Debbie, Karen, Judy and your families - I have such fond memories of Dan. He (and all of you) have been family for so long. I always loved his spririt and sense of humor. I remember meeting him to play raquet ball at the club on Avon Allen, family picnics and events. He always brought fun to the party wherever we were! He has been in very good hands these last few years and was well loved. I feel him up in heaven, catching up with mom, dad and Lynn to start! My thoughts and prayers are with you all and I'm sorry I can't be there to celebrate his life with you. We will be thinking of you! Love, Laurie, Ed, Jeff and Cameron

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