Hue Do
January 15, 1922 - April 17, 2016
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Hue Do
January 15, 1922 - April 17, 2016
Obituary
Mr. Hue Do was born in Hue, Vietnam on January 15, 1922. He passed away peacefully on April 17, 2016 in the loving presences of his family. During his 94 years, he was a Vietnamese officer for 34 years then as American for 41 years.
As a staunch nationalist living in Ha Noi, at age 18 he joined the Nationalist Guerrilla Army and fought to free his nation from French rule both before and after World World II. He also fought the Japanese invaders during WW II.
Following the division of his country at the 17th parallel in 1954, Mr. Do moved South and soldiered faithfully in support of the Democratic Republic of South Vietnam until the fall of Saigon in 1975. Mr. Do and his family were then evacuated to the American 7th fleet and began a new journey as a loyal American residing in Bellingham, WA.
In 1976 following the rigors of immigration, Mr. Do began a 26 years career as a social worker for DSHS serving others by aiding refugees immigrant families in their efforts at establishing new American lives. He retired in 2002 at age 80.
Following retirement, Mr. Do loved and served his wife, 5 children, 6 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. He was survived by his sister and brother.
Now we must say “Goodbye, beloved friend”, as he joins his wife of 65 years who preceded him in death. To us left behind, his life epitomizes courage, duty, fortitude, perseverance, loyalty, selflessness, and above all, love. He shall soldier on beside his wife in the service of Heaven.
A visitation will take place on Saturday, April 23rd from 9am-11am at Moles Farewell Tributes (2465 Lakeway Dr, Bellingham). A Funeral Mass will follow at Sacred Heart Catholic Church (1100 14th Street, Bellingham) at 1:00pm.
Funeral Mass
- Date & Time: April 23, 2016 (12:00 AM)
- Venue: Sacred Heart Catholic Church
- Location: 1100 14th Street Bellingham, WA 98225 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (360) 73-4-2850
Visitation
- Date & Time: April 23, 2016 (12:00 AM)
- Venue: Moles Farewell Tributes- Bellingham
- Location: 2465 Lakeway Dr Bellingham, WA 98229 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (360) -73-3-0510
6 responses to Hue Do
Karen MacKay says:
April 17, 2016
I call it an honor to have worked with Mr. Do while I was working as a public health nurse at The Health Department in Bellingham. I pray God will bless your family and will always be proud of all Mr. Do was to the countless immigrants and refugees.
Susan and Herb Messer says:
April 17, 2016
To the family, Hue Do was an incredible man who created an incredible family. We are honored to know that he helped so many refugees establish new lives here in America. His service to our country, his birth country and their citizens was exemplary. We wish you strength and guidance as you deal with the loss of your loved one.
Love, Susan and Herb Messer
Marsha Alan says:
April 17, 2016
Deepest sympathy on the passing of your father. I regret that I never met him, but loved hearing stories about his courage and compassion. Love,
Marsha
Peg Barga says:
April 17, 2016
Years ago I had the privilege of working at the DSHS office with Mr. Hue Do.I admired his dedication and perseverence in making a new life for himself and his family. It was an honor to hear of his struggles in Vietnam and the evacuation to America. He was very dignified and offered a perspective of life that was new and inspiring to me.
He was a light in the world and we are all a bit diminished by his death.
My deep sympathy to his family and friends.
Sincerely
Peg Barga, RN
Karen Lerner says:
April 17, 2016
Dear family, I’m sorry for your loss. I had the privilege of working with Mr. Do (we called him Colonel Do) at DSHS in the 1970’s where I was a working briefly as a caseworker. Mr. Do was such a dedicated social worker and such a gentle and charming man. I know he greatly assisted many new members of Whatcom County who arrived here from Vietnam. He worked tirelessly for the Vietnamese members of our community, assisting with social needs as well as employment and housing.
More recently, I used to run into Mr. Do at Boulevard Park, where he walked most days at about the same time I was out there. He would always greet me warmly with his very sweet “hello Madame” and it made me smile. We would chat briefly and continue on our separate walks. It has been a while since I’ve seen him walking and I’ve missed him.
Colonel Do was a wonderful man and a great addition to our community. I’ll think of him often as I walk through Boulevard Park.