BORN

1949

DIED

2017

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Bauer Funeral Chapel

701 First Street

Snohomish, Washington

Richard Van Duine Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 18, 2017.

Richard C. Van Duine September 28, 1949-May 17, 2017.

Born in Myrtle Point, Oregon and longtime resident of Snohomish, WA. He will be remembered as a generous, loving man whose passion for missions and steadfast faith in God was an inspiration to his family and friends. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Jeannette Jean Van Duine, his sons Benjamin (Jessye), Richard A. (Heidi), William (Dena) and Nathaniel (Brittany). He was a loving grandfather to Megan, Liam, Addelyn, Emilia, London, Athanasius, and Bennett. He was the adored uncle to numerous nieces and nephews. There will be a Celebration of life on June 3rd at Cascade Community Church, 14377 Fryelands Blvd. SE, Monroe, WA at 1:30 pm. Remembrance may be made to Cascade Church mission fund Rwanda.


Arrangements under the direction of Bauer Funeral Chapel, Snohomish, WA.

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December 15, 2021

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Liam VanDuine

He was the best papa in the world.

May 31, 2017

Kayla Hale

Jeannette, My heart pours out for you during this time!! Sending loves and prayers to you and your family!!
Kayla Hale

May 31, 2017

Jeanette - My heart hurts for you and your family. Love you cousin sis

May 24, 2017

Susan Sims

Jeanette - My heart has been aching for you for the past week. I have been watching to see if there were going to be services for Rick so I could attend and extend my condolences to you since I fly out to Wisconsin tomorrow for 2 weeks. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers continually. If there is anything I can do, please let me know. I will be back on June 8th. May God's love & peace comfort you my dear. Susan Sims

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