Dewey O. King passed away late Monday night, September 22, 2014 at the age of 85. He went peacefully in his sleep with his wife by his side.
Dewey is survived by his loving wife Anna King, and brother Gordon (Jane) King, as well as his children D. Martin (Linda) King, Barbara (Jim) Wesco, Holli (John) Pfeifer, Laura Martin, Aimee (John) Grant, Tom (Jill) King, Rodney (Kim) Storm, Marcia (Mark) Woldahl, his 17 grandchildren and his 8 great grandchildren.
He was born on August 2, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan to H. Chester King and Lillian Scobee.
He surpassed the opportunity of college and instead joined the Marine Core on two separate occasions. In 1949 he walked proudly in the Truman Inauguration as a United States Marine.
Dewey was a great sports enthusiast and played basketball, baseball, boxing, golf and was a Contract Bridge Life Master.
In Dewey’s memory, he requested that you donate to the American Macular Degeneration Foundation: macular.org/how-donate
Private Family Memorial Pending.
Debra Cooney says
With deepest sympathy. May God surround you in Peace and Comfort.
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” Matthew 5:4
Debra Cooney
(Aimee Grant’s Co-worker)
jack Frey Sr. says
Dewey was really a great guy and it was a honor to have known him. My prayers are with his family. Uncle Jack
jack Frey Jr. says
Thinking of all of you and tough time your going through. I know he fought it a long time. Love you all.
Laura Wojciehowski Rich says
Anna I am so sorry for your loss. I will always have such great memories of living next door to all of you! Dewey was always so kind and thoughtful. I will pray for you and your family during this difficult time.
Psalm 46:1-2 “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea.”
Laura Wojciehowski Rich
Melissa Greene says
Love to Ann and all of Dewey’s family. We are thinking of all of you and will have you in our prayers in the days to come. Dewey was a quiet and gentle spirit and will be missed.
Melissa and family