David B. Determan, 77, passed away in his sleep at St Josephs hospital on Sunday, October 2,2016, In Bellingham, WA. He was born on July 27,1939 to Ben and Vi Determan in St. Paul MN.
On February 27,1965 He married Marcia Richards in California. Dave enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, family vacations,long walks on the beach, bicycle riding and planning family acitivities and trips.
Survivors include Dave’s wife Kim, his two daughters Sherrie of Sedro Woolley, and Liz (Darrell) Wilson of Victoria BC, Step Childred, Traci Walker,Kristopher Kennedy, Ashlee Boyke, and Jon Kennedy.
Grandchildren, Matthew Determan, Christian Wood, Megan Wilson, Jake Wilson, Wintersky Walker,Zack & Ethan Rowe, John Jr, Kori, and Aiden Kennedy, and Kern Burns, and Three Great
Grandchildren, Hayden & Harper Determan, and Gunnar Wood.
Dave was preceded in death by his parents , grandparents, his wife Marcia, and brother Dean Determan.
Dave worked for Intalco Aluminium Corp, where he retired from as well. He also volunteered as fireman for the Point Whitehorn Fire Station which he also retired from after 25 years. David was a very kind and generous man who loved his family and family traditions. He enjoyed helping out the community, and was a very kind, gentle man.
A celebration of life will be held October 23,2016 from 2pm-5pm at The Barn Youth Center, 9273 Guide Meridian, Lynden WA.
