Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Obituary

Dan Biddle

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Dan Biddle of Bridgeport, Washington, passed away on January 7, 2025, after an extended illness. He was 79. Dan is survived by his wife of 57 years, Cynthia Biddle, his son, Kurt Biddle, daughter-in-law Jennifer Salazar Biddle and grandson Rivani Biddle, his daughter Christy Collins, son-in-law Todd Collins and grandchildren Kate Collins and Kevin Collins. He was preceded in death by his youngest daughter Valerie Beedle, and survived by his son-in-law John Beedle and grandson Don Beedle.

Born in Astoria, Oregon, Dan lived in Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and California throughout his life. He spent most of his career working in the grocery industry. After retiring and moving to Bridgeport, Dan channeled his expertise and compassion into managing the Brewster Food Bank, serving the community until his health no longer allowed him to continue. His volunteering at the Food Bank and other activities, was recognized by the Brewster Chamber of Commerce in 2021, in which Dan was named “Volunteer of the Year”.

Dan was a man of a lot of energy and passion, rarely one to sit still. He was actively involved in officiating basketball and softball leagues, and his love of sports meant catching most basketball, football, and baseball games on the television and occasionally in the stadiums. He also enjoyed fishing, tinkering around the house, and indulging in his love of ice cream.

Faith was a cornerstone of Dan’s life. He met his wife, Cindy, at Seattle Bible Training School (now Seattle Bible College) and most recently worshiped at the Community Log Church in Brewster. Compassionate and understanding of the challenges of growing up in difficult circumstances, years ago Dan and Cindy opened their hearts and home to foster a young teen, Jeremy Bowles, who has since grown into adulthood.

Dan’s memory will live on in the hearts of his family, friends, and all those whose lives he touched.