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BRENT ALLEN BAKKEN

Brent Allen Bakken, age 51 passed away May 7, 2021, while honeymooning in Dominican Republic. He was a lifelong resident of Vancouver, WA. Brent attended Truman Elementary, Cornerstone Christian and Fort Vancouver High School and went on to Portland Community College. Most of his career was spent in the health-care industry with the last several years as a phlebotomist at Kaiser Permanente.
Brent was an avid animal lover; of both dogs and bugs. In his spare time he loved fishing and rooting for the Seahawks. He was a connoisseur of all things food and a gifted cook who loved to travel. Brent will be remembered for his ability to make people laugh.
Brent leaves behind his loving wife, Melissa Patton; his father, Roger Bakken; sister, Bethany Larson; brother-in-law, Allen Larson; nephew, Levi; and nieces, Brenna and Maggie; He was preceded in death by his mother, Marge Bakken.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Brent’s memory to the Humane Society of SW Washington.
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Published by The Columbian on May 27, 2021.
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I am filled with disbelief and sadness upon learning of Brent's untimely death. Brent was a courier at the Vancouver Clinic for many years and he always came in with a smile and friendly greeting for everyone. He had a great sense of humor and he will be missed by all of the lives he touched. I feel blessed to have known him.
My heart is filled with sympathy for the grief his family and friends are suffering and my prayers are with you during this difficult time of loss.

Julie Sigfridson

Coworker

May 31, 2021

Roger I am so sorry for your loss

Tom Mcleod

Acquaintance

May 30, 2021

I am so sorry to hear about Brent’s passing! My heart goes out to his new wife Melissa and his family! Brent was a loving, caring, coworker and person! His love for the Seahawks is something we always had in common. GO HAWKS... I know he will be routing for them in heaven. You will be missed my friend

Cathyann

Friend

May 29, 2021

I always enjoyed working with Brent he always made me laugh, he made the best beef jerky. RIP my friend you will be missed by many.
Vickie

Vickie Eaton

Coworker

May 27, 2021

Brent always had a big smile for whom ever he came into contact with. He will be greatly missed. Melissa you are in my thoughts and prayers. love Dana

Dana Parker

Coworker

May 27, 2021

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