Daniel Kristian Didricksen, 85, passed away peacefully surrounded by those who loved him deeply on May 1, 2013 at the Community Care Center on Vashon Island. The employee (friends)there will be forever in the hearts of our family for the amount of love and care they gave him.

Dan was born on December 15, 1927, son of Nils and Anna Didricksen, and is preceded in death by his father, mother, and wife Leona. He was a long time resident of Vashon, and also Oregon. He was a retired employee of Vashon Thriftway where he worked in the produce department for 25 years, where he greeted customers with a smile, and many times a joke, or fish story. He also served in the US Navy. He loved the Lord, and was very knowledgeable of the bible. He loved his family, and friends, and will be missed everyday, but now his suffering has ended. He is still smiling, just not on earth, but in heaven.

Survivors include 4 daughters Cheryl (Mathew), Darla (Steve), Kristyne (Pete), Donna (Bret), brothers Arthur (Rosemary), Ken (Alene), and twin sisters Doris and Dorothy, 8 Grandchildren whom he loved so dearly, 8 Great Grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

The service was held on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at Bethel Evangelical Church at 1:00 pm. Pastor Bob Gentzel officiated.

A reception followed, with burial at the Vashon cemetery.

Donations may be sent to: Community Care Center

15333 Vashon Hwy SW, Vashon Island, WA 98070

Please visit our online guest book at www.islandfuneral.com.

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