Dean Jay Eshuis

Dean Jay Eshuis, age 60, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 19 at his Birch Bay Home.

Dean was born July 22, 1962, in Bellingham to parents Herman and Leona Eshuis. He graduated from Lynden High School and went on to drive tow truck. Dean was an avid football and basketball fan.

Dean is survived by his daughter Ann Sinclair, sister Lois (Tony) Velthuizen of Lynden, brothers Gary (Linda) Eshuis of Ferndale, Al (Darlene) Eshuis of Lynden, and John (Linda) Eshuis of Lynden; special friends Sundee Cooper and Michele Starkenburg, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. 

Dean is preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Leona Eshuis, grandparents Gerrit and Marie Eshuis, and Sam and Minnie Mellema, siblings James Eshuis, Diane Matney, Judy (Ed) Spence, Kathy Eshuis, and Richard Eshuis.

 A service is planned for a later date.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Gillies Funeral Home and Cremation Services.