Duane Warren Haug

Duane W. Haug, beloved husband, father, brother, uncle and friend went to be with his Lord on April 18, 2015 at Hospice House in Bellingham, WA at the age of 88 years old. Duane was born to Bertha and Olaf Haug in a sod house in North Dakota on June 10, 1926. He later moved from North Dakota to Bellingham, WA where he met and married LaVonne (“Bonnie”) Markwood. They had one child, Curtis Duane Haug. Duane was a fisherman originally, as all good Norwegians seemed to be. He loved his years spent fishing in Alaska, and had a lifetime of stories to share with his family and friends about those adventurous years up North. But once son Curtis was welcomed into the family, Duane set his sights on a career that would keep him closer to his wife and young son. Banking was that choice, and what a stellar career he had. Duane worked his way up the ladder until after 33 years he retired as Vice President and Branch Manager at Bellingham National Bank. Even after retirement Duane remained active in the Central Lions Club in Bellingham where he maintained many friendships over the years while contributing to the charitable works of the organization. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, and served on the Bellingham Public Library Board. Duane was preceded in death by his parents, wife Bonnie, son Curtis, brothers Frain and Maurice. He is survived by sister Carol (Bill, deceased) Dayton, brother Doug (Vera), sisters-in-law Martha Haug and Joanna Haug, former daughter-in-law Debi Depoppe, several loving nieces and nephews, cousins, and many wonderful friends too numerous to name here. The family wishes to extend heartfelt thanks for the exceptional care provided to Duane by the staff of Hospice House and St. Joseph’s Hospital ICU, as well as Doctors Morrow and Landau. Graveside services will be at Greenacres-Ferndale at 2:00PM on Saturday April 25th with a reception following in the gathering room on site. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Duane’s name to Hospice of Whatcom County, Alzheimer’s Research, Central Lions Club or St. John’s Lutheran Church of Bellingham.

Duane Warren Haug

June 10, 1926 - April 18, 2015