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HEBB, David Hudobenko
Died October 13th after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Dave was born to Harold and Vera Hebb on June 6, 1942 in New York City. He was raised in Waterbury, CT where he developed his love of God, nature, hunting, fishing and high school sweetheart Barbara Erlandson. Together they attended the University of Connecticut, and were married in 1968. Dave went on to serve as an officer in the Army Corps of Engineers including a tour of duty in Vietnam.
Following honorable discharge, Dave completed graduate school at the Colorado School of Mines with a degree in Mineral Economics. While living in Colorado, Barb and Dave became parents. The Hebbs moved to Spokane in 1987 where Dave started his own business and received his nickname, the Barrel Man of Spokane. His career focused on a passion for finding alternate uses for industrial products and materials and saving them from landfills. He was active in the local Vietnam Vets chapter, a dedicated volunteer with the Inland Northwest Wildlife Council, a founding member of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, a certified gemologist and an avid hunter and fisherman.
He is survived by his wife, Barb; his children, Jennifer (Scott) Wroblewski and Nicholas (Elise) Hebb; his brother, Harold; and his grandchildren, Evelyn, Laura, Ainslie, Bennett and Timothy.
Services will be held Saturday October 20th at 10:30am at Saint David's Episcopal Church. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Cancer Care Northwest (http://goo.gl/n4NeY or 509-228-1019) or Saint David's Episcopal Church (509) 466-3100.
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mitch
October 11, 2023
Yes, I can never forget Dave. We shared many mineral development ideas as both being mineral economist. Most ideas were "crazy" but it was a lot of fun. We never understood why our federal government didn't hire us and a few others to solve our mineral procurement (imports) needs but that thought was after a beer at least with me. 11 years but my memories will always remain vivid since working with Dave early 1980's until his death. See you soon Dave. love, mitch
mitch
October 13, 2022
I often think of Dave. We worked together a few years and always traded brainstorms over the longterm. Dave was adept at brainstorming and also being critical so it was always fun to think up new ways of doing things with him. One of the strangest days was when I landed in Portland 1 day and on that day, Dave called me, by chance?? I asked him where he was which was 3 miles ahead of me on route 26 going west. Weird, so we met at one of his clients and went to lunch. Great time. I always figure we're in some type of "pod" with people we like, love, enjoy so then I figure I'll see Dave again.
Mitch Albert
October 11, 2019
Hi,
Seeing Dave's picture brings back many fond memories as clear now as when they happened. Reading some of the other messages mentioning gold panning or gem hunting makes me realize again how the word indefatigable applies to Dave. I can feel him grousing at me for not calling enough over the years. If I want to feel younger, I'd always get near Dave and he'd have several ideas to flesh out. When in Denver and going to Barb and Dave's favorite Mexican restaurant off 6th avenue was always a fun outing with them. My favorite was when Barb accidentally started shutting the car door on Dave's head as he was exiting the car. Our best to the Hebb family members and everyone who was around Barb and Dave. Regards, Mitch and Kathy Albert
Vietnam
October 23, 2012
The Washington State Veterans Cemetery extend our deepest sympathies to the family of David H. Hebb for your loss, to honor his service to our country and our patriotic hero.
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Steve Harvey
October 23, 2012
Barb, I remember so many CSM Alumni meetings I attended with Dave in conjunction with the Northwest Mining Association annual event in Spokane. Our alumni wine tasting event, our gold panning adventure near Pritchard, Idaho, and our porch picnic/bbq at Will Pittman's home near Athol bring back fond memories. I'm sorry we did not go on the gem finding adventure near St. Maries that Dave suggested for an alumni event. We will miss the big guy.
Jamey Layman
October 22, 2012
Very sorry to hear of Dave's passing. I worked with Dave at the Inland Northwest Wildlife Council where he was a tireless and valuable volunteer. He was a kind, patient and generous man.
Karen Perez
October 22, 2012
Barb and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Dave. He was such a good friend and always made me laugh. He often had me looking at the brighter side of things, when I was having a down day. I enjoyed seeing him (often), as he used to be one of the very active members of the INWC Roadkill Recovery Committee and with the Upland Bird Committee while I was the Executive Secretary at the INWC. My prayers go out to all of you during this most difficult time.
October 18, 2012
Barb...I'm so sorry to hear that you have lost your best friend. You're in my thoughts and prayers. Always! Cass
Mitch Albert
October 18, 2012
Dear Barb and family, Our condolences. It was still like yesterday working with Dave in Billings, MT 1982. I never forgave him for the great time he forced me to have when he took me gold panning in the mountains with Jim Lewis. Whenever I think of Spokane, it's only as the Hebb home. I'm lucky to have known and been around Dave which always generated 6 new ideas every minute. Hard to keep up with him. Love, Mitch & Kathy Albert
MaryAnn Naylor
October 17, 2012
He was a very sweet man who will be greatly missed.
October 17, 2012
Barb and family - so sorry for your loss. Will keep you in my prayers. Connnie Barratt
October 17, 2012
Barb and family, sorry for your loss. Dave was a fascinating man to talk to. God bless you and your family, may he wrap his arms around you and give you comfort in this tring time.
Gloria and Chuck Harrison
Charlene Herrick
October 17, 2012
Dear Barb and family.
Sorry to the loss but happy for the passage of Dave to be with Our Lord. Peace/ Comfort
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