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DONALD DICKINSON Obituary


DONALD "DON" DEAN DICKINSON
August 4, 1935 ~ January 7, 2013
"He was kind, generous, and always willing
to give a helping hand to anyone in need."

Donald "Don" Dean Dickinson, 77, passed away on Jan. 7, 2013, in Vancouver, WA, where he was born on Aug. 4, 1935 to Frank and Clara Dickinson.
At age 16, Don joined the U.S. Coast Guard. After that, he had several other careers, but water was his passion. As a result, Don retired from Tide Water Barge Lines as a maintenance worker.
He enjoyed wood working, hiking, boating, going to the casinos and most of all, spending time with family.
Don is survived by his wife, Mary; children, Steve (Diane) Dickinson, Dan (Ginger) Dickinson, Andy Dickinson, Kathleen Keller (Charley) and Ken Blankenship (Kim); 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and sister, Helen Coleman.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Betty Campbell.
A celebration of Don's life will be held on Feb. 2nd at 12:30 p.m. at Evergreen Memorial Gardens, 1101 NE 112th Ave., Vancouver, WA.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Kaiser Hospice, 2701 NW Vaughn St., Ste. 140, Portland, OR 97210.
Please sign his guest book at: www.columbian.com/obits.

Published by The Columbian on Jan. 31, 2013.
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We had alot of great times together. River rafting, visits to the lake, all good times. Never forget the time Don and Mary cruised into the air show with a cooler full of beer with security smiling and waving them on through! Don built an intricate cedar strawberry tower for me. Will always remember him at harvest time. Jeff enjoyed working with Don on the Buick. His stories and wit will never be forgotten.

Jeff/Sally Hill

February 3, 2013

sincere condolances,Marlin Zent

February 2, 2013

Such a blessing to all. I can't speak highly enough of his. He was such a joy and was so good to me. In loving memory from his Cousin, Gale

Gale Rosenquist

January 31, 2013

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